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A Step of FAITH
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
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 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 to the
full" (John 10:10).
Hereafter... "And if I go in 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? 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. Then tell someone about the important decision you have made.
Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His
church and attending the Sunday School class a church just for you.
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