Step1
Gods purpose for man is peace and life. John 3:16 " for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that we may not perish but have eternal life." For this Jesus came into our world but even with that most church goers, do not experience this abundant life because of the problem of sin.
Step2
Man created with free will, uses his freedom to disobey God and to go his own sinful way, something which is true of every man and woman. The bible says "all have sinned and fall short of glory of God." as a result we are reaping the wages of sin(which) is death. It is only the gift of God in Christ Jesus our Lord which can restore eternal life to men and women.Yet men everywhere are trying fruitlessly with good works, religion, church attendance, false religion and idolatry and even trying to be moral as a means to bridging the gap between God and man. The bible says that there is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. (proverbs 14:12)
Step3
Gods remedy is the cross of Jesus. By his death, burial and Resurrection Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and bridged the gap between God and man.1Timothy2:5," For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind." Hebrews 9:22," In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
Step4
To be born again or simply to be acceptable to God: To respond in faith and receive Christ through personal invitation. This requires admission of sin and repentance, then there has to be confession of sin to God and receipt of forgiveness and pardon on the basis that Christ died for us. Revelation3:20,"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."John1:12,"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." and finally, Romans 10:9, "If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
