The Good News
God desires a relationship with you.
Knowledge of the Bible in your head is one thing but knowledge in your heart is the connection to an abundant and eternal life. Do you understand what it takes for a person to go to heaven?
The Answer Is A Step of F.A.I.T.H.
Here is how the Bible answers the question of going to heaven.
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 forgiveness of sins” Ephesians 1:7
A is for AVAILABLE
Forgiveness is available. It is available for All.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16
But Not Automatic.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 7:21
I is for IMPOSSIBLE
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgment is against sin.
“Judgment without mercy will be shown” James 2:13
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
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?
T is for TURN
Turn means to repent. Turn from something-sin and self.
“But unless you repent, you too will all perish” Luke 13:3
Turn to Someone: trust Christ only.
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” Romans 10:9
H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is eternal life. Here…
“I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly” John 10:10
Hereafter…
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, that you also may be where I am” John 14:3
How…
How can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?
ANSWER: By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.
Take a step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.
In order for you to have Jesus in your heart as Savior, pray the following prayer:
“O God, I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sin. I am willing to turn from my sin. I receive Jesus as my Savior: I confess Him as my Lord. From now on I want to follow Him in the fellowship of His Church. In Jesus’ name. Amen”
If you made this important decision, tell someone. Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His Church. Then follow Christ in baptism, which is an act of obedience, as stated in God’s Word. Continue your growth by attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you.
