God’s Plan for Us
One summer, in a small group, we decided to do a study on God’s Plan for Us. Below is a summary of our study. You can also click on this link: God’s Plan for Us to get the summary in a word document that can be read, downloaded and signed by anyone that would like to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.
One plan is perfect in this world, and it is God’s plan for us. We have a gift from God and that gift is His son. God demonstrates His own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. God’s plan is perfect because He knows the past, present, and future. Christ was the only qualified candidate because He is fully human and fully divine. Christ is our bridge to eternal life.
We are saved by God’s grace. It is a free gift that cannot be earned. Having been saved, we are urged to have prayer, bible study, fellowship, and to do good works. We receive this in His church. Jesus is the head of the church body, and we are the different parts that contribute to His work.
We must receive Christ to be saved. Receiving Christ into our heart is an act of faith. When we receive Christ, the Holy Spirit becomes a guide in all decisions. Changes take place when Christ moves into our heart. New priorities, perspectives, and the power of the Holy Spirit enable us to live a life of obedience to God. Christ dwells in our heart and fills it with his precious treasures – His love, His grace, and His compassion.
Many scriptures give evidence of the new relationship and help those who believe in Jesus Christ to gain assurance that they belong to God. God reveals himself through the historical record, the promise of scripture, and our relationship with Him and other Christians. God is for us because He sent His son to die for our sins.
God offers himself to all; He is a friend to everyone. It is up to us to accept His son. We should put Christ at the center of our lives because He is the way, the truth, and the life.
Have you ever made a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord? If you have not made this commitment, or if you are not sure, will you make it now? The following can be used as a guide to help you make this commitment:
“Jesus, I now realize you are Lord and that I have never submitted myself totally to Your Lordship. I do now choose for you to be my Lord.”
Mark Shields, Thanks for reading! This blog started from a small Bible Study group several years ago with just a few followers and now has grown beyond what I would have imagined. I’ve found it to be a great tool in my journey through the Bible and you, my readers are holding me accountable to daily Bible reading and study.
We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing
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