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The Heart of Center31
What is at the heart of being the woman we discuss at Center 31? Jesus Christ is the heart and He is Lord. Many do not believe they can accomplish even half of the things we bring up in our articles. It is very true. We all come short without the Lord Jesus in our lives.
After man sinned in the Garden of Eden, therefore, God made a way of redemption for us. Romans 3:23 states, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Everyone has missed God’s intent for their life. God sent Jesus into the world to buy us back. He redeemed us so we could spend eternity with Him.
The problem arises when we think we can attain heaven on our own. It will not happen through our good works. Ephesians 2:9, “Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
It cannot occur through belief in anyone but Jesus. John 14:6, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’”.
There is no excuse for not knowing God. By observing nature we can see God’s power and qualities.
Romans 1:17-23:
This Good News tells us how God makes us right in His sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” But God shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who push the truth away from themselves. For the truth about God is known to them instinctively. God has put this knowledge in their hearts. From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God. Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship Him as God or even give Him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they became utter fools instead. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people, or birds and animals and snakes.
As you can see, there is only one way to get to spend eternity in heaven and the way is through Jesus.
If you have never made Jesus the Lord of your life, we invite you to do so today.
Pray this prayer:
"Father, I confess to You that I am a sinner. I know I deserve hell and that I cannot earn my way into heaven. Thank You for sending Jesus to pay the price for my sins. I make the decision now to make Jesus the Lord of my life. I believe in my heart that He died on the cross for me. I choose to live for You.”
If you prayed this prayer, please contact us at info@center31.com or call our office at 708-614-6000. We would like to help you grow in your new life in Christ.
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