The Four Spiritual Laws

Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe,
so are there spiritual laws that govern your relationship with God.


Law 4


We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord;
then we can know and experience God's love and plan for our lives.


We Must Receive Christ

"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to
become children of God, even to those who believe in His name"
(John 1:12)


We Receive Christ Through Faith

"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves,
it is the gift of God; not as a result of works that no one should boast"
(Ephesians 2:8,9)


When We Receive Christ, We Experience a New Birth

(Read John 3:1-8)


We Receive Christ Through Personal Invitation

[Christ speaking]
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hear
My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him"
(Revelation 3:20)

Receiving Christ involves turning to God from self (repentance) and trusting Christ to come into our lives to forgive our sins and make us what He wants us to be. Just to agree intellectually that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for our sins is not enough. Nor is it enough to have an emotional experience. We receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of the will.

Which circle best describes your life?
Which circle would you like to have represent your life?

The following explains how you can receive Christ:

You Can Receive Christ Right Now
by Faith Through Prayer
(Prayer is talking to God)

God knows your heart and is not so concerned with
your words as He is with the attitude of your heart.
The following is a suggested prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."

Does this prayer express the desire of your heart?

If it does, I invite you to pray this prayer right now,
and Christ will come into your life, as He promised.

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From the pamphlet entitled "Have You Heard of the Four Spiritual Laws?" by Bill Bright.
Published by NewLife Publications - A Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ.
Copyright 1965, 1994 Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc. All Rights Reserved.