Heaven?
If you died today, would you go to Heaven?
The Bible tells us that we can know for SURE that we have eternal life.
“I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life” I John 5:13
This is very comforting! God wants us to know that we are going to Heaven when we die. Do not be content with a “hope so” feeling about Heaven when God wants you to know for sure. Also, do not be confident you are going to Heaven if you do not know why or how. The Bible tells us that we can know, but it also tells us how we can know.
Once Thomas (one of Jesus’ disciples) asked Jesus, “How can we know the way?” I’m glad Jesus had the answer! He said to Thomas in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
So then, it is Jesus who saves us, but why do we need to be saved?
You must know these four things in order to know that you are going to Heaven:
1. The Bible tells us that we are all sinners by nature and by choice.
You may as well admit it, Romans 5:12 tells us that we inherited from Adam a sinful nature. Romans 3:10 says, “as it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one;”and in verse 23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” So, the first thing you must know is that you are guilty of sin before God and you need more than just forgiveness. You need to be saved from your sin nature which is that part of you that seems to enjoy sinful pleasures.
2. If we die in our sinful condition, we will face judgment for our sins.
Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death…” Wages are something we earn. Because of our sin, we have earned death. Physical death is unavoidable, but the Bible speaks of Spiritual death which is separation from God for all eternity in the lake of fire. Revelation 21:8 says that sinners, “…their share will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
3. Christ came to save you from this terrible fate!
The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8 that, “But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us!” Jesus died to pay for your sins and the sins of the whole world. He did this because no amount of good deeds can erase your sins. Have you accepted His payment? Romans 6:23 also says, “the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Because Jesus died on the cross and paid for the sins of mankind, He alone is able to offer forgiveness of sins. Eternal life is through Jesus Christ and He offers it as a gift. Will you accept Jesus and receive His gift?
The Bible tells us that God created mankind. Therefore we are all God’s creation, but we are not all God’s children- contrary to what the world teaches. In order to become God’s child, you must receive Jesus Christ as your savior and be born into God’s family. John 1:12 says, “But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name,…”
4. You must accept Jesus Christ into your life personally.
Romans 10:9 says, “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. .” And in verse 13, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. .”
If you have never personally asked Jesus to forgive your sin and save your soul, why not ask Him right now? The Bible tells us in 2 Peter 3:9 that, “The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. God does not want anyone to miss Heaven! Please turn to Christ. Ask Him to forgive your sins and save your soul. He is your only hope. “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
If you are ready to accept Jesus Christ to be your Savior, call upon Him in prayer and ask Him to save you now. All you must do is simply talk to the Lord in your own words. Ask Him to forgive you of sin. Believe that He alone can save you. Trust Him today!
If you prayed to accept Jesus would you e-mail me and let me know, so I may pray for you and send you some material to continue with your new journey. pastorben@deepcreekbc.com
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