The Bible Way to Heaven
Whether we think
about it or not, all of us will one day face the reality of
death. Because death is a certainty, a wise person will prepare
for it. In order to do that, we must know five truths that the
Bible says:
I. All Men Are Sinners
Romans 3:23, For all have sinned, and come short of the
glory of God;
The fact is, all are sinners in the sight of God. Some have
sinned more and some have sinned less -- but ALL have sinned!
II. Penalty Of Sin Is Death
Rom 6:23, For the wages of sin is death
Sin must be paid for -- and the Bible declares that the price
is death. The Bible teaches that there are two deaths: the
physical and the spiritual death.
Revelation 21:8,and all liars, shall have their part in
the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the
second death.
Just as physical death is separation of body from soul,
spiritual death is eternal separation from God in hell -- which
the Bible describes as a place of eternal fire, sufferings and
torments.
III. Our Sin Debt Has Been Paid
Romans 5:8,But God
commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us.
Because of Gods love, Jesus
Christ was crucified on the cross, died, was buried and rose
again the third day. He paid the penalty for our sins that we
must pay in Hell. This is the only way for us not to suffer in
Hell. This proves that salvation cannot be attained by man by
himself, but only by the grace of God.
Romans 6:23,For the wages of
sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.
IV. Real Salvation Is In Jesus
Christ Alone
John 3:16, For God so loved
the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 10:13,For whosoever
shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
God is willing to forgive you if
you will just trust Him as your Lord and Personal Saviour. Ask
Him now to save you by sincerely praying from your heart:
Dear God, I accept that I am
a sinner who deserves to pay the penalty of my sin in hell. But
I trust that Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross to pay for
my sins, and that He arose again on the third day. And now, I
ask Him to come into my heart and be my Lord and Personal
Saviour. Thank you for the gift of eternal life. I ask this in
Jesus name, Amen.
V. You Are Now Eternally Secured
Romans 8:1,There is
therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
...
I John 5:13,These things
have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of
God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God.
John 10:28,And I give unto
them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall
any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 1:12, But as many as
received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on his name:
Romans 8:17, And if
children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ;
...
After you accepted Christ in
your heart, you became a part of Gods family and an heir of His
righteousness. The salvation that you received can never be
lost. You are now part of the family of God.