Key Question
IN YOUR PERSONAL OPINION, WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND IT TAKES FOR A PERSON TO GET TO GO TO HEAVEN AND HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?
Every one needs God’s forgiveness.
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
God’s forgiveness is available to all, but it is not automatic.
IT’S A STEP OF FAITH
F is for FORGIVENESS
Every one needs God’s forgiveness.
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
A is for AVAILABLE
God’s forgiveness is available to all, but it is not automatic.
“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
Jesus said “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 7:21
According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own.
“By grace are you saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift.” Ephesians 2:8
If you were going down the road and someone asked you to turn, what would he or she be asking you to do? Change direction
Turn means repent. Turn away from sin and self.
“Unless you repent, you will all perish as well!” Luke 13:3
Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
Here is the greatest news of all.
I is for IMPOSSIBLE
According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own.
“By grace are you saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift.” Ephesians 2:8
So how can a sinful person have eternal life and enter heaven?
T is for TURN
If you were going down the road and someone asked you to turn, what would he or she be asking you to do? Change direction
Turn means repent. Turn away from sin and self.
“Unless you repent, you will all perish as well!” Luke 13:3
Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
Here is the greatest news of all.
“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that god raised Him
from the dead, you will be saved. With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with
the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.” Romans 10:9-10
Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever.
“If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.” John 14:3
Eternal life begins now with Jesus.
from the dead, you will be saved. With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with
the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.” Romans 10:9-10
What happens if a person is willing to repent of their sins and confess Christ?
H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever.
“If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.” John 14:3
Eternal life begins now with Jesus.
“I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10
If you would like to talk with someone about accepting Jesus as your Savior and Lord, please contact us at elktonchurchATbellsouth.net and we will be happy to help you.