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What does it mean to come to Christ?

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Coming to Christ means recognizing our need for Him, believing in His sufficiency, and trusting His promises for salvation.

To come to Christ is to acknowledge our spiritual poverty and thirst as represented in Isaiah 55:1-3. It’s an admission that we have nothing to offer God, and recognize that all our righteousness is found in Him alone. This act of coming involves faith, as we trust in what He has accomplished through His death and resurrection. It is more than a mere physical action; it's a heart posture of desperation and reliance on God. The promise that we shall live emphasizes the assurance of eternal life through this relationship with Christ. It is a call to ongoing reliance on His grace and a commitment to walking in faith.
Scripture References: Isaiah 55:1-3, John 6:35, John 6:65, Matthew 11:28, John 6:37, Hebrews 2:10, John 7:37, John 6:45, Matthew 8:1-4, John 6:53, Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 14:28-29, John 14:6, Matthew 8:2, Mark 1:40, John 4:10, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 1:18

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The Journey To Rest
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The necessity of being drawn pt 2
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Taught Of God
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Come To Christ
Frank Tate · Feb 18, 2018
Jesus Christ Says 'Come to Me'
Daniel Parks · Sep 11, 2016
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