CAN YOU GET TO HEAVEN FROM HERE?
| 1. | Your Need |
| All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans
3:23 There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. Romans 3:10,11 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags. Isaiah 64:6 Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3 |
| 2. | Your Helplessness |
| Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. John 14:6 By observing the law no one will be justified. Galatians 2:16 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. James 2:10 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 |
| 3. | God's Provision for Your Need |
| 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 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him (Jesus) the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter 3:18 |
| 4. | God's Promise to Meet Your Need |
| (Jesus said), "I give them eternal life, and they
shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." John
10:38 Being confident of this, that he (God) who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Therefore he (Christ) is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25 (God) is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy. Jude 24 |
| 5. | How do I claim God's promise of salvation? |
| To claim God's promise of salvation, you must believe
that Jesus truly is the Son of God, was crucified on the cross in your
place - as payment for your sins - was buried and rose again to life on
the third day, ascended to Heaven and now sits on the right hand of God. If you truly believe this, and surrender your heart and your life to Jesus, you are saved! Being 'saved' means that you no longer will be held accountable for your past sins, you will not have to pay the price on judgment day. Christ paid the price for you and you are now a child of God. However, it doesn't end there. This is NOT like a fire insurance policy you purchase then just set aside until you need it. Your are now a new creation through your saving faith in Christ. |
| 6. | Your new life in Christ |
| You have now begun your new life in Christ. There are a
few things you should do. Beginning with some changes in your regular
routines. You need to remove any and all sinful actions that you have done in the past. Anything that separates you from God and living a life set apart for God is sin. Replace these sins with new things from God. Daily read God's Word. This is the way you cleanse yourself and also the way you will hear from God most often. With time, you will begin to recognize what is right and wrong through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You need to examine your life daily, recognizing your sins and asking God the Father for forgiveness on a continual basis. God's gift of salvation is a wonderful gift. As you grow in your new life in Christ, you will naturally sin less and less as Christ's nature replaces your nature. But each time you commit a new sin, no matter how small, you must ask forgiveness from God the Father. If you sin against another person, seek their forgiveness as well. The Bible tells us that God is faithful to forgive us - IF we confess our sins and also 'repent' of them. 'Repent' means to turn away from your sins and not to intentionally commit them again. When you do commit sins, God's Holy Spirit that now lives within you will speak to your spirit and your conscience, letting you know that what you are doing is wrong. If you recognized your need for salvation and believe that Jesus is the son of God that came in the flesh, died and rose again, and now sits on the right hand of God the Father, you are now in a personal relationship with God the Father through the gift of His son. Please contact us and let us know. We want to welcome you to the family and pray for you and discuss your need for scriptural baptism. |