Going to Heaven?
THE HEAVEN TEST
QUESTION #1
Do you believe that you will go to heaven?
Yes - No - I'm not sure
* The Bible says that you CAN know for sure that you will live forever with God in heaven.
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. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17
QUESTION #2
Why do you think you should to heaven?
- I'm a good person - I help other people - I go to church - I Believe in God - I Know Jesus as my savior
* The Bible says that we must know Jesus
Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to God the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well."
John 14:6-7
THE PROBLEM: the Separation of Sin
The Bible says, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
THE SOLUTION: the bridge of the Cross
God demonstrates his own love for us in this:While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20
CROSSING THE BRIDGE
Simple as ABC
1. Admit that you are a sinner. His forgiveness requires you to confess that you aren't perfect and need God's help.“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God� Romans 3:23
2. Believe in Jesus Christ as Savior. Trust in Him as the Son of God who came to take upon Himself the penalties for your sins by dying on the cross, so that you can be forgiven and know God.“While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.� Romans 5:8
3. Commit to follow Jesus as Lord - turning away from old sinful ways and embracing God's new way of Love.“To all who receive Him, and believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.� John 1:12
You can pray this prayer right now:
God, I admit my sin, and that I need your help to be saved. Please forgive me and help me to change. I believe in you Jesus, that you are God who came to earth, that you died in my place on the cross, and rose from the dead. I put my trust in you Jesus as Lord and my Savior. I commit to love you with all my heart, soul, mind and strength for the rest of my life. I ask for your help so I can live a new way of life. Thank you Jesus. Amen.What's Next
1. Read the free booklet: "The Way of Christ - Basics for Believers"