| How to Know Christ
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?
What do you understand it takes for a person to go to Heaven?
Consider how the Bible answers this question: It's a matter of FAITH
F is for FORGIVENESS
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness.
+ Ephesians 1:7
A is for AVAILABLE
Forgiveness is available. It is -
* Available for all. + John 3:16
* But Not Automatic. + 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. + James 2:13
* Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. + 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. + Luke 13:3
* Turn to Someone: trust Christ only. + Romans 10:9
H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is eternal life.
* Here + John 10:10
* Hereafter + John 14:3
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.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have sinned against You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven.
I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a Christian friend about the important decision you have made. Follow Christ in believer's baptism and church membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming a part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you. You'll find others who will love and support you. |
