If you died today, would you go to Heaven?
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The Bible tells us that we can know for SURE that we have eternal life.
"These things have I written unto that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye 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 man cometh unto the father, but by 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 none righteous, no, not one:" and in verse 23, "For all have sinned and come 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, "...shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone which is the second death."
3. Christ came to save you from this terrible fate!
The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8 that, "God commendeth [sent] his love toward us, in that, while we were yet 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. Romans 6:23 tells us that 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, "
4. You must accept Jesus Christ into your life personally.
Romans 10:9 says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." And in verse 13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall 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 II Peter 3:9 that, "God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should 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. "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby 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!
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