And as it is appointed unto men once to die,
but after this the judgment:
Hebrews 9:27
Do not just close this page and never think about this again. Your mortal body lasts maybe 70-100 years but your soul is eternal. Where your soul spends eternity is completely up to the decision your mortal self makes right now. Do not go away without the assurance that you will be going to heaven when you die.
If you want to go to heaven and be with God for eternity, please continue reading.
First- realize that you are a sinner.
Romans 3:23- For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
What is sin?
1 John 3:4- Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
What is the law?
John 1:17- For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Therefore the law is everything God gave to Moses. Moses was given the law in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
For example: the Ten Commandments are included in the law.
Some of those commandments include wanting things that other people have, in other words, coveting.
Do you see the nice new car someone has and covet it, or the nice clothes someone else wears, or the nice new hot tub in your neighbors yard? That's coveting and it's a sin.
How about taking the Lord's name in vain?
Do you say 'oh my god', 'Jesus Christ', or 'For Christ's sake' when you're surprised, frustrated, or just to say?
That is taking the Lord's name in vain- just saying it without meaning to call on Him.
Deuteronomy 5:11- Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Those are just a few examples. I can give many more.
Like the verse says in Romans 3:23- we are all guilty of sin. We sin everyday. It is our natural way of life. Because of this sin we cannot have fellowship with God or be welcomed into heaven:
Isaiah 59:2- But your iniquities [sins] have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Second- realize that nothing you do can get you to heaven.
There is nothing in the Bible that says 'good people' will get to go to heaven on their good deeds and good lives alone. You cannot buy your way into heaven and you cannot work your way into heaven.
There is nothing in the Bible that says 'good people' will get to go to heaven on their good deeds and good lives alone. You cannot buy your way into heaven and you cannot work your way into heaven.
Galatians 2:16- Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Romans 4:5- But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Isaiah 64:6a- But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;
That verse means all the good things we do are still filthy.
Third- Realize that all sin must be punished by death and ultimately, eternity in Hell and separation from God
Romans 6:23- For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 3:36- He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Revelation 20:15- And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Fourth- realize Jesus Christ came, lived a sinnless life, then died the death of a sinner to pay for your sins
Romans 5:6- For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:8- But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Corinthians 15:3&4- For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according o the scriptures:
Isaiah 53:5&6- But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all
Fifth- Believe that Jesus died for your sins, that he was buried, and raised up three days later
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 10:9- 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.
Romans 10:13- For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Ephesians 2:8&9- For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works lest any man should boast.
That's it, friend, that's how you get to heaven:
Faith in Jesus Christ.
If you are not saved, please don't delay. You are not guaranteed another minute of life. It can all end without warning.
If you are reading this and do not know for sure that you are saved and going to heaven, pray a prayer like the one following. Do not just say the words but believe them, own them, and realize your lost state and God's mercy toward you:
Lord Jesus, I am a sinner that deserves Hell.
I do not deserve your sacrifice for me on the cross.
I believe that you came to this earth to save me.
I believe you rose again the third day conquering death.
I ask you to cleanse me from sin by the blood you shed on the cross for me
and save me from eternity in Hell.
Thank you for your mercy and forgiveness.
Thank you for your grace and faith by which I am saved.
Amen.
If you prayed that prayer and meant it, then praise the Lord, you are saved and going to heaven!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I will not publish your comment.
God will do wondrous things in your life! If you don't have a King James bible, you can read it here:
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Reading the Bible is the best way to get started on your Christian life.
I recommend reading John and Romans then expand to reading a chapter of Proverbs every day and maybe starting in Genesis to read about God's dealings with mankind.
If you're a Christian already, I hope this compilation of verses helps you to reach lost souls for Christ!
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