Afterlife Reservations: Afterlife Reservations

What do you understand it takes for a person to go to Heaven?

Consider how the Bible answers this question: It's a matter of FAITH!

F is for FORGIVENESS
We cannot have eternal life and Heaven without God's forgiveness.  Ephesians 1:7

A is for AVAILABLE
Forgiveness is available.  It is -

I is for IMPOSSIBLE
It is impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven.

  • Because of who HE is: God is loving and just.  His judgment is against sin.  John 3:16
  • Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner.  Romans 3:23

But how can a sinful person enter Heaven, when God allows no sin?

T is for TURN
We have to turn.  Turn means repent.

  • Turn from something - sin and self.  Luke 13:3
  • Turn to Someone: trust Jesus Christ alone.  Romans 10:9

H is for HEAVEN
Our promise is new life!  Heaven is eternal life.

How can a person have God's forgiveness, Heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?  By trusting in Jesus Christ and making Him the Lord of your life.  That begins when you ask Him for forgiveness for all of your sins.  Today you can take that step of faith by giving your life to Him.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I know that 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 follow You by living a life that pleases You.  Thank You for loving me by saving me.  Amen.

If you prayed that prayer and gave your life to Jesus Christ then that is the greatest decision you have ever made in your life!  The next step is to follow through with believer's baptism and by being a part of a local church that is grounded in God's Word - The Bible!  To learn more about the Christian life and tell us of your decision to follow Jesus, email us a shathaway@nehbc.com.