The Personal Call of Salvation - Story

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The Gospel message is fundamentally personal. When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in John 3, He didn't speak about systems or institutions—He spoke about a personal transformation: 'You must be born again.' This isn't merely a theological concept; it's a personal reality that each individual must experience. The evangelical heart beats with this truth: salvation comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It begins with recognizing our need—Romans 3:23 reminds us that 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' But it doesn't end there. Romans 10:9 provides the pathway: '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.' This personal decision creates a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). The old life passes away; the new life begins. This transformation isn't earned through good works or church membership—it's received through faith alone. When we place our trust in Christ, we enter into a personal relationship that changes everything: our identity, our purpose, our eternal destiny. This is the evangelical message: God desires a personal relationship with you.