What do you understand it takes for a person to go to Heaven?
Consider how the Bible answers this question: Its a matter of FAITH.
F is for FORGIVENESS
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God’s forgiveness. - Ephesians 1:7a. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”
A is for AVAILABLE
Forgiveness is available.
It is: Available for all.
But not automatic.
John 3:16.“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.”
Matthew 7:21a.“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”
I is for IMPOSSIBLE
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
Because of who He is:
Good is living and just.
His judgment is against sin.
James 2:12-13.“Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
Because of who we are:
Every person is a sinner.
Romans 3:23.“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?
T is for TURN
Turn means to repent.
Turn from sin and self.
Turn to Jesus
Trust Christ only
Luke 13:3b.“I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish."
Romans 10:9.“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is eternal life.
Here now: John 10:10b.“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
Hereafter: John 14:3-4.“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
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!
After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a Christian friend about this important decision you have made. Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His church. There, you’ll find others who will love and support you.
Read the Bible: food for your spirit
Pray daily, repent daily ask the Lord to lead you how he wants to LET GO and Let God!
Fast and worship! honor your father! God Bless You!
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