The Good News ...
... a Matter of
In your personal opinion what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven?
Consider how the Bible answers this question. It is a matter of FAITH.
F is for FORGIVENESS
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness.
"In Him (meaning Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgivenes or sins."
- Ephesians 1:7a, NKJV
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A is for AVAILABLE
Forgiveness is available. It is Available for All.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16, NKJV
But Not Automatic.
"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord', shall enter the kingdom of heaven."
- Matthew 7:21a, NKJV
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I is for IMPOSSIBLE
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
GOD IS -
LOVE
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" - John 3:16, NKJV
JUST
"For judgment is without mercy" - James 2:13a, NKJV
MAN IS SINFUL
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23, NKJV
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin?
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T is for TURN
Turn means repent
Turn from something - sin and self.
"But unless you repent you will all likewise perish." - Luke 13:3b, NKJV.
Turn to Someone; trust Christ only.
"Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was bried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures" - 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4, NKJV
"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9, NKJV
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H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is eternal life.
Here
"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." - John 10:10b, NKJV.
Hereafter
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am you may be also." - John 14:3, NKJV.
How
How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus a personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.
Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH:
Forsaking All I Trust Him.
"...that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9, NKJV
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Understanding what we have shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusing in Christ as your personal Savior and Lord?
Salvation Prayer
"Dear Lord Jesus,
I believe that You died on the cross for my sins
and that You arose from the grave.
I now ask You to forgive me of my sins
and to save my soul. Amen."
Commitment Prayer
"Dear Jesus, thank You for saving my soul.
I do not want to be ashamed of You.
Instead, I want to publicly stand for You before my family,
my friends, and my coworkers.
I also want to stand before Your church,
with other Christians, as soon as possible. Amen."
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"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
- Mark 8:38, NKJV
"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven."
- Matthew 10:32-33, NKJV
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After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a Christian friend about the important decision you have made. Follow Christ in believer's baptism and church membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming a part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you. You'll find others who will love and support you.
E-Mail us if you have any questions or would like to share in your decision
to accept Jesus into your life.
