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We believe there is HOPE for everyone through Jesus Christ. We would
like to ask you this question:
In your opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to
Heaven?
We would like to share with you how the Bible answers this question:
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We cannot have eternal
live and heaven without God's Forgiveness.
"In Him [meaning Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the
forgiveness of sins." (Ephesians 1:7) |
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Forgiveness is Available
for all...For God so loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life" (John 3:16).... but forgiveness is not
automatic.
"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the
kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 7:21a) |
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It is Impossible for
God to allow sin into heaven.
-> God is Love (John 3:16)
->However, He is also just.."For judgment is without
mercy"
(James 2:13a).
-> Man is sinful..."For all have sinned and
fall short of the
glory of God" (Romans 3:23)
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin? |
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Turn means repent.
-> Turn from something - sin and self..."But
unless you
repent you will all likewise
perish" (Luke 13:3b)
->Turn to Someone; trust Christ only. The
Bible tells us...
"Christ
died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and
that He was buried, and
that He rose again the third
day according to the
Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3b-4)
(Romans 10:9) says..."If
you confess with your mouth
the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has
raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved." |
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Heaven is eternal
life.
->Here - "I have come that they may have life,
and that
they may have it more
abundantly" (John 10:10b)
->Hereafter - "And I go and prepare a place
for you, I will
come again and receive you to
Myself; that where I am,
there you may be also"
(John 14:3b) |
FAITH as explained above is what is meant by the terms "salvation"
"saved" or "born again".
Salvation is a free gift but like any
other gift, it's not yours until you "accept it" through Christ.
How to
accept this free gift through Christ:
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Admit
your need (I am a sinner). |
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Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from
the grave and be willing to turn from your sins (repent). |
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Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life
through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as your Savior). |
What to Pray:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am sinful and I need Your forgiveness.
I believe that You died to pay the penalty for my sin. I want to
turn from my sin nature and follow You instead. I invite You to
come into my heart and life. In Jesus' name. Amen.
If you sincerely prayed this prayer and
asked Jesus Christ to come into your life you are now a Christian.
So what's next?
Seek out a healthy well balanced Christian Church,
share your decision with the Pastor and following Christ's
example, ask for baptism by immersion in your local church as a public
expression of your faith
(Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:6). If you live in the
De Soto Mo. area we would love to see you worshiping and
serving at First Baptist of DeSoto.
God will
use the talents and gifts He gave you and enrich your life if you let Him. |
