SetFree Ministry (New Zealand)


A New Start


Have you ever thought it would be good to have a new start in life? For all that’s gone before to no longer have any hold and to simply begin again. Well, the good news is that it is possible, and that our lives can be, not just changed, but transformed! It takes though, something, or rather someone outside of ourselves, who is greater than ourselves, to bring about that change. And that someone is Jesus – God made man!


Jesus talked about our need to be ‘born again’; in fact, He said that unless we are born again, we cannot see the Kingdom of God. (John 3:3) So, it’s very important that we understand what Jesus meant.

But first, why do we find it so hard to bring about change in our own lives?  Well, the Bible calls the things that are wrong in our lives, sin. It also says that when sin is not dealt with, we become slaves to sin (Romans 6:16) – in other words, sin controls us and we are not free.

Jesus, though, came to set us free. Jesus said Himself that He who the Son sets free shall be free indeed. (John 8:36) Jesus’ purpose in coming to this earth was to destroy all the works of the devil. (1 John 3:8) He did this when He died on the cross – the penalty for sin was paid and the power of sin was broken. He also took all our sickness on Himself when He hung and died there, so that we might be healed. (Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24) After 3 days, Jesus, having defeated death, came back to life! He is alive today, and is able to give us that brand new start in life, that so many would love to have!

The Bible tells us that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17) And that is what being born again is all about. It’s the start of a friendship with God, and the start of us allowing His power to be at work in our lives, changing us from the inside out and making us into the people God always intended us to be.

If you would like to make a brand new start, and to turn to Jesus, then the Bible tells us that if we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved. (Romans 10:9) We will have a new life – eternal life! So, if you are willing to do those things, then why not pray the following prayer:

Jesus, I want to make a brand new start with You. Thank you that you made this possible when You died on the cross for me. I turn to You now. I confess that You, Jesus are Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. Thank You that I am now saved. Please live within my heart and transform me by Your power. Thank You Jesus.  Amen.

If you have sincerely prayed this prayer, you are now a child of God. Talk to Him, like you would to a close friend.

Please contact us so that we can pray for you and help you further.


Yours in Christ,

Pastor Simon Perry.

Simon


The Church

Set free Christian fellowship New Zealand is a church dedicated to teaching the principles that Jesus taught.
About who we are in Christ and our rights as born again Christians.

  • Main Meeting:
    • Every Sunday, 6:00pm
  • Led By:
    • Pastor Simon Perry
  • Venue:
    • 42 Northolt Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.
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