E. Relating to God

Starting

Turn from sin to God and believe in Jesus

[Paul:] I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus.   Acts 20:21b GNT

Believe in Jesus for forgiveness of sins

All the prophets spoke about him, saying that all who believe in him will have their sins forgiven through the power of his name.   Acts 10:43 GNT

We need to believe Jesus Christ to be the means of forgiveness of sins, with what he achieved by his death. As such, we are to trust in him for God’s forgiveness of our own sins.

Believing in Jesus brings eternal life

For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.   John 3:16 NET

We can be sure of God’s forgiveness

But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away. 1 John 1:9 CEV

General

Love God with all your heart

Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. 38This is the first and most important commandment.   Matthew 22:37-38 CEV

Respect and obey God

Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.   Ecclesiastes 12:13b CEV

Trust in God

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.   Proverbs 3:5 NET

Pray to God, as a caring father

So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, …   Matthew 6:9a NET

Give thanks to God

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father.   Ephesians 5:20 GNT