In your personal
opinion, what do you
understand it takes for a person to go to heaven?
Now lets take a
look at what the Bible says:
Fis for FORGIVENESS
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness.In Him [meaning Jesus] we have redemption through His blood,
the forgiveness of sins - Ephesians 1:7a, NKJV.
Ais 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 AutomaticNot everyone who says to Me, "Lord,
Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heavenMatthew 7:21a, NKJV.
Iis for IMPOSSIBLE
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgement is against sin.For
judgement is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy - James 2:13a, NKJV.
Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner.For
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. - Romans 3:23, NKJV.
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?
Tis 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.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.
His for HEAVEN
Heaven is eternal life.
HereI
have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly - John 10:10b, NKJV.
HereafterAnd
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to
Myself; that where I am, there you may be also - John 14:3, NKJV.
How? How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and
Jesus as 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 ITrust Him.
Prayer to our Savior:
Lord
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You
died for my sin and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be
forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior
and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases
You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
Now
What?
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;
Attend a
Sunday School class the church has just for you;
Fellowship
with other believers who will love and support you.
for more
information and support:
Oak
Grove Baptist Pastor Rich Myers