Salvation Through Christ: A Matter of FAITH |
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What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven? F stands for FORGIVENESS. We cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness. A is for AVAILABLE. Forgiveness is available for all. I is for IMPOSSIBLE. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin. But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin? T is for TURN. To turn means to repent. We can repent -- or turn -- from our sin and from ourselves. "But unless you repent, you too will all perish," Luke 13:3b says. We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone. H is for HEAVEN. Heaven is eternal life. Here, that means life "to the full:" "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10b)." So how can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don't need fancy words--only an honest heart. You can pray something like this: Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased 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 this important decision you have made.
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