Jesus loves you and wants to have a personal relationship
with you. In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a
person to get to heaven and have eternal life? Here is how the Bible answers
this question. It is answered in one word and the word is FAITH.
F Is for Forgiveness
Everyone has sinned and needs God's forgiveness. Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come
short of the glory of God; God's forgiveness is in Jesus
only. Ephesians 1:7: In
whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according
to the riches of his grace;
A Is for Available
God's forgiveness is available for all. John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that
he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life. God's forgiveness is available
but not automatic. Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter
into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in
heaven.
I Is for Impossible
According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on
our own. Ephesians 2:8-9: For
by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man
should boast. So how can a sinful person have eternal life and
enter heaven?
T Is for Turn
If you were going down the road and someone asked you to
turn, what would he or she be asking you to do? (Change direction) Turn means
repent. Turn away from sin and self. Luke 13:3: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all
likewise perish. Turn to
Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord. John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and
the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Here is the greatest news of all. Romans 10:9-10: That if thou shalt confess with
thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised
him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth
unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
What happens if a person is willing to repent of their sins
and confess Christ?
H Is for Heaven
Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever. John
14:3: And if I go and prepare a place
for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
H can also stand for how
How can a person have God's forgiveness, eternal life, and
heaven? By trusting in Jesus as your Savior and Lord. You can do this right now
by praying and asking Jesus to forgive you of your sins and inviting Jesus into
your heart.
Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful
adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:
Pastor Rolando Ramos
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