We have a FREE gift that we would love to offer you.  It is nothing that we have purchased for you, nothing that we can send you in the mail and not anything you can win, but it is FREE!  We want you to understand that there are no hidden gimmicks, no special requirements, no strings attached to this gift in anyway.  Once you accept it, the gift will be 100% yours to keep forever. What is this free gift? It is the Gift of Salvation and Eternal Life. Who is this gift from? Salvation is the free gift of God through Jesus Christ.  Eternal life, deliverance from death and condemnation, cannot be purchased for any earthly sum, but it is yours for the taking, completely free of any charge.  It is what only God himself can give:  the gift of eternal life. The gift of salvation cannot be given by a church or denomination.  No matter how many 'good works' you do in this life you cannot earn the free gift of eternal salvation.  It can only be received through Jesus Christ. Why do I need this gift? ALL of us have sinned.  If you have broken even one of the Ten Commandments, you are a sinner.  If you have ever lied, stolen, lusted, desired something that belongs to someone else, or any other number of sins that would separate you from God, then you deserve eternal death.  God tells us in His Word that we are all sinners.  Jesus took our place so that we would not have to endure that death!  Now all you need to do is accept the free gift that God is offering.     Who can receive this gift? The 'whosoever' includes you.  Regardless how good or bad of a life you have lived, no matter your economic status, no matter the color of your skin, God has extended His love and the gift of salvation towards you. How can you receive this gift? A - Admit you are a sinner You must admit that you are a sinner.  This can be a difficult thing to do for many people, but it is the first step we all must take towards receiving the wonderful gift that God offer us.  Now that you are in agreement with God that you are a sinner you must confess your sin openly to God. B - Believe that Jesus died for you You must believe that Jesus died for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. C - Change Direction You must repent of your sins and the old lifestyle you have been living.  When you repent it means that you are sorry that you have sinned against God.  Repentance means to turn around and change direction, to make the choice to turn from a life of sin and begin a new life of obedience to God. Are you ready to receive this gift? Go to God in prayer and ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart.  Admit you are a sinner and that you know Jesus died on the cross for your sins.  Acknowledge you know there is no other way to get to Heaven other than to accept God's free gift and you totally trust in the finished work of his son, Jesus Christ. Dear Lord Jesus, I want to have a personal relationship with you.  I confess that I’m a sinner.  I repent of my sins and I ask You to come into my heart and forgive me of my sins.  I believe you died for me, were buried, and rose again and I accept your free gift of salvation.  Thank you Jesus. Amen If you have just accepted God's FREE Gift of Salvation, by asking JESUS to forgive your sins and come into your heart as your Lord and Saviour, please Email Pastor Chapman (calvarybcsv@sbcglobal.net) so that we can pray for you as you begin your new life in Christ. It is IMPORTANT that you find a church home so you can grow in your new faith.  If you live in the Simi Valley area, we would love to have you join us here at Calvary Baptist Church.  If you live out of our area, please contact us so we can help you find a church in your area. GOD BLESS YOU and WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD