Originally Posted by the_shootist
Why am I a Christian? Very simple.

Eternity in hell didn't appeal to me a bit, and I knew that I was powerless to escape it by my own efforts.

Eternity in heaven did appeal to me, and I knew I was powerless to get there by my own efforts.

When I trusted what Jesus did for me on Calvary's cross, he took all my sin on himself, and gave me HIS righteousness as a free gift.

As compassionately as I can, a man would have to be mentally retarded to turn down the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ.

That's WHY!


Amen!