We know you've probably heard something about Him before, maybe in Sunday school when you were young or when you went to church recently. We're sure you know the stories of Christmas and Easter. But we think there are probably a few more things about Jesus Christ that you'd be surprised to hear.

At this point you might be saying, "So Dan, what's the big deal here anyway? Why is this so important?" Well, I guess I should start by saying that the Lord is not a 'religion', an 'idea' or an 'interpretation', He is a reality. We're not talking about ancient mythology or some human's philosophies. He is as real as the chair you are sitting in and the keyboard in front of you. Even the complexities of nature, such as with the human body or a thunderstorm, demonstrate the existence of an intelligent creator. I personally know He is real because Christ has made a difference in the lives of billions of people, including mine. Not only that, but He distinctly answers my specific prayers as well as giving me any form of help when I need it. We don't use Christ as a 'crutch' to rationalize away all of our problems.

We've given our entire lives to Him- and in exchange He saves us from an eternal punishment that we deserved (because of our sins), and gives us the priveledge of relying on Him every day to give us what we need and even sometimes what we want, even though we know that we don't deserve it.

Because we know Christ is a reality and not just our 'religion', we have a big incentive to tell you about Him. Trust us, we wouldn't go this far to just tell you about 'our opinion' or 'our personal beliefs'. Giving your life to the Lord is nothing like you'd think, and is nothing like most of our society portrays it to be. It's an adventure that we look forward to living every day. But most importantly, Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved from the terrifying eternal consequences of our sins against God.

My friends have each recorded their own video clips especially for this site. They want to tell you, in their own words, about how Christ has saved them and changed their lives - and can do the same for you. These videos (in RealVideo format) appear throughout this page. Just choose your connection speed below each photo below to view their video. Or, if you'd rather just listen to an audio version, choose the link labeled 'audio only'.

You've probably heard some people talk about our situation with God in only a positive light. Others might focus only on the negative stuff. But the whole story involves both: a problem (negative), and a solution (positive).

Romans 3:10-12 There is no one righteous, no, not even one. There is no one that understands, there is no one that seeks after God. Everyone has gone out of the way and has become unprofitable- there is no one that does good, no, not even one.

First of all, Christ came to earth for a reason: to solve a problem. That problem was/is our sin. Sin, in a nutshell, is breaking God's holy law. God set some simple rules for the people He created. He didn't set these rules to be a dictator, but for the good of mankind and for His honor. For example, the Ten Commandments promote doing good to others and worshipping God only, things that can only benefit the human race while bringing glory to God.

However, one problem: we didn't obey God's law. It all started in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God's first and only rule at the time. And ever since then, no man has ever been without sin. All of us have made choices and knowingly done wrong in our lives, something that even the best of us have to admit. The Bible says that "everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

What does this mean? It means that we've all sinned. We're all guilty. This includes me and my friends, and this includes you. Therein lies our problem. When you break your country's law, there's a price to pay. It's no different when you break God's law. The Bible says that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). Not just physical death, but spiritual death culminating in judgement, separation from God and eternal punishment.

John 14:6 Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life - no man comes to the Father but through Me."

This is serious stuff. This means that you're in trouble. Contemporary society has painted a false picture of Heaven as a place that all good people automatically go when they die, and Hell as the opposite consequence for 'bad people' like murderers and thieves. But the Bible says that there are no good people. And the sobering reality is, this means you and I are headed for eternal damnation as a result of our sins. Being a member of a church can't help us. Giving to charity and doing good deeds won't save us. The situation is hopeless, because we can never make up for our sin. The Bible says that any good that we ever manage to do only adds up to "filthy rags" to the holy standard of God (Isaiah 64:6).

But it doesn't have to end that way.

Romans 5:8 God proved His love for us, because while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

There is good news. You see, although you've sinned, God still loves you. He's always loved you, and will never stop loving you. And God proved His love for you when He sent His Son Jesus to solve the problem of your sin.

Jesus was God, in human flesh, born of the virgin Mary. He lived here on earth and felt what we feel, yet never sinned. He was perfect.

But He came to die on a cross- to pay the price for all the things you've done wrong. He willingly took your place, and suffered pain and death that you deserved...so that you could be forgiven. After three days, He arose from the grave, and is now seated with God in Heaven.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.

So The Bible says that all you must do to be saved is call on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, turning from your sins and believing that He paid the price for you. It's that simple.

When you make this first step, some pretty awesome things happen. First of all, your sins are forgiven. All of them - past, present and future! And at that moment, God sends His Holy Spirit to live inside you to guide, teach, empower and encourage you in your new life. Your eternal direction turns 180 degrees and you are guaranteed a forever in Heaven. Your life now has a purpose, and God will do amazing things in your new adventure living for Him. You are reconciled to God, and begin a new relationship with Him as your Heavenly Father.

But you need to be aware that being forgiven of all your sins is not automatic. You must make a sincere step of faith toward Christ to be saved. A generic belief in God, membership in a church, and/or charitable deeds do not make a difference in your eternal future. Jesus said that on the day of judgement, "Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your Name, and driven out demons in Your Name, and done many mighty miracles in Your Name? And then I will say to them openly, Depart from Me, I never knew you".

You also need to know that living for Christ won't solve all of your problems here on earth, and will many times be difficult. It will not always be an easy, high-spirited walk down the primrose path. However, the Bible says that the troubles you face on earth pale in comparison to your eternal future. If you're sure of the awesome eternity that awaits you, nothing on this earth can overshadow your confidence. God promised to help those who trust in Him to make through this life.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Now that you've heard this important message, you need to do something about it. Life is short, so don't put it off- there may not be a tomorrow. Right now, eternity in torment is your future because of your sin. But God provided a simple way for you to escape, a way that you can take right now, if you believe.

Did you know that God led you to this site right now so you could hear His message? You are not here by accident! Right now, God's Holy Spirit is calling you to believe in Jesus Christ. If you truly believe and would like to begin a new life with Christ, tell God in a simple prayer similar to the one below.

If you want, Ken, Erin, Mark, Cindy, Steve and I can help you with this prayer. Just choose your connection speed below our photo at right, and simply repeat after us when the clip begins playing.

Lord Jesus,
I realize I am a sinner.
I am sorry for the things I've done against you,
and I'm now turning from my sin.
Please forgive me, and come in to my life as my Lord & Savior.
Amen.

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I gave my life to the Lord at age 18 in December of 1993, during my freshman year of college. Since that time I have experienced the change of new life, and have watched God do amazing things. I had previously attended a church and was 'confirmed', but I had never taken the vital step to accept Christ as savior.

New Christians

Pray regularly. Don't let that word scare you- just talk to God like you would talk to a friend. Tell Him about everything on your mind. You don't always need to kneel and close your eyes or use big words- pray in the car, at work, at home...or anywhere you are. He's always listening.

Read your Bible. The Bible isn't outdated and boring like most say it is! It's God's letter to you, full of insight and truth that will help you in every aspect of your life. You don't need to be a scripture scholar, just start out by reading one chapter a day. Good books in the Bible to start with are Proverbs, Romans, and John.

Join a Bible-believing church. Support from other sincere Christians is a vital part of your new life, and fellowship and worship in a committed church is a Biblical requirement for Godly living (Read Hebrews, Chapter 10, Verses 23 to 25). It's also very important that your church hold the Bible as the infallible (without errors) Word of God. After all, everything we know about God comes from the Bible, and the entire Bible is relevant to our lives today. There are many churches that don't entirely follow Biblical principles, which makes spiritual growth of its members difficult if not impossible. Be careful about choosing a church, and pray about where you should attend. God will lead you to the right place.

Get baptized. (Read Acts, Chapter 2, Verses 37 to 39) Baptism is a command from Christ for all those who have believed in Him. It is an outward sign of your faith and obedience to God. Talk to your pastor about when you can be baptized.

Keep from sin. (Read Romans, Chapter 6) All of your sins have been taken care of - past, present, and future. You have been given the privilege to rest in this truth. But this does not give you freedom to keep sinning. You are a new person in Christ, and are no longer captive to sin. Sin will always have consequences. Sin brings grief to God, you, others around you, and painfully strains your relationship with God. You aren't perfect, and you'll still make mistakes from time to time. But God knows that and is willing to help you (Read I John, Chapter 2).

Seek God's direction for your life and share your faith. (Read John, Chapter 15, Verses 11 to 16) God saved you for a purpose! He has some great things He wants you to do. Don't become comfortable with just living the daily routine. You need to tell others about Christ, the message of salvation and what He's done for you. You may be the only way some people will hear the message - your friends, your family, your co-workers. My best friend, who led me to faith in Christ, told me once that "the only thing better than going to heaven is taking someone with you". Take as many as you can! They'll be eternally thankful.

Beware of false teachers. (Read Galatians, Chapters 1 to 3). The Bible warns that there are many leaders, churches, organizations and individuals teaching all sorts of different ideas, opinions, interpretations and philosophies that contradict God’s Word. You will encounter these people quite frequently. They are sometimes very convincing, and can confuse your faith easily if you’re not careful. The key is to study your Bible so that you know the truth firsthand. While it’s sometimes good to listen to pastors and leaders, God promised to teach you everything you need to know through His Holy Spirit (Read I John, Chapter 2, Verse 27).

Be ready to suffer for the cause of Christ. The world is in opposition to Christ, and the Bible says that those who name the name of Christ will suffer persecution. You may lose friends, lose respect, be mocked and be labeled 'religious' or 'fanatical', etc. But keep in mind that for everything you suffer for Christ, according to the Bible you will be rewarded far beyond your expectations in Heaven.

Keep on. Keep your chin up! Don't get discouraged or ever give up on God. You're now a new creation headed for Heaven, according to the Bible. You're future is in God's hands, and you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. Stay away from sin, but if you do sin turn to Christ for forgiveness. Thank God for everything and make Him priority One. Life is short! Make the most of it while you're here - invest in your 'eternal retirement plan'. Look forward to heaven! We'll see you there!