We've Broken all the rules.
However good we think we are, all of us have had wrong thoughts, said things we shouldn't and behaved badly towards others. Because God is perfectly holy, this keeps us apart from him. The Bible says, "Everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence." (Romans 3:23)

Jesus took our punishment.
We've all fouled up and God has awarded the penalty - separation from him forever. But Jesus has given us a way back to God. By his death, he took God's punishment for our sins. Now, if we put Jesus in charge of our life, we can be right with God: "By the free gift of God's grace all are made right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free." (Romans 3:24)

Transfer onto God's team.
God wants you on his team, but the choice is yours. You must admit that you have disobeyed him, and ask him to forgive you. Then tell him that from now on you want to live his way. Thank Jesus for dying for you, and ask him to be your Lord and Savior. "God makes people right through their faith in Jesus Christ." (Romans 3:22)

Thank God for saving you.
If you have asked God's forgiveness, and really want to live God's way, you have become a Christian. Jesus has come into your life through the Holy Spirit, and you have eternal life: "Whoever has the Son has life, whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life." (I John 5:12)

Now you need to get to know your new coach.

(The above was taken from "The Ultimate Goal", a tract and booklet published by CPO, Garcia Estate, Worthing, West Sussex, Bn13 1BW, U.K. - copyright 1996, especially for outreach during the European Cup hosted in England 1996.)