Way to Heaven
How can we be certain we are going to heaven when we die?
Here's what I have learned:
1. Heaven is a free gift (Rom. 6:23), it is not earned or deserved (Eph. 2:8-9) Thus through God's grace we are saved.
2. Man is a sinner (Rom. 3:23), he cannot save himself (Matt. 5:48) We must ask for forgiveness for our sins, and trust God to forgive us.
3. God is merciful and doesn't want to punish us (1 John 4:8b), but God is just and must punish our sin (Ex. 34:7b).
4. Christ is both God and man (John 1:1, 14). He died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sins and purchase a place in Heaven for us (Isa. 53:6).
5. Faith is not just head knowledge (James 2:19), nor is it just temporary faith, true saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for our eternal life (Acts 16:31).
If you want to know for certain that if you die today you will go to Heaven, put your faith in Jesus Christ and here's a prayer you can say to invite Christ into your life:
Dear God,
Thank You that Heaven is a free gift. I admit that I have sinned and that I cannot save myself. I know that You love me, but I also realize You are just and You must punish my sins. Thank You for Jesus who is God and who died to pay the penalty for my sins. And now by faith, I place my full trust in Jesus Christ alone for my eternal salvation, I now receive the free gift of eternal life. Come into my life, forgive me of my sins, and help me become the person You want me to be. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
If you said this prayer and believed it in your heart, I'll see you one day in heaven! Praise God! KT
Most of the above information came from Evangelism Explosion International. They have a website to get more detailed information and get some of your questions answered. Go to the Resources heading and drop down to Steps to Life and Answers to Tough Questions at www.eeworks.org for more information.
Get a Bible (I like the New International Version), get into a Bible believing and teaching church and you'll be amazed at how personally and individually God will begin working in your life.
Afraid He won't accept you because of something you have done? God accepted me when I chose His Son, so He'll accept anyone who comes to Him by faith in Christ Jesus~Trust me! KT
Here's what I have learned:
1. Heaven is a free gift (Rom. 6:23), it is not earned or deserved (Eph. 2:8-9) Thus through God's grace we are saved.
2. Man is a sinner (Rom. 3:23), he cannot save himself (Matt. 5:48) We must ask for forgiveness for our sins, and trust God to forgive us.
3. God is merciful and doesn't want to punish us (1 John 4:8b), but God is just and must punish our sin (Ex. 34:7b).
4. Christ is both God and man (John 1:1, 14). He died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sins and purchase a place in Heaven for us (Isa. 53:6).
5. Faith is not just head knowledge (James 2:19), nor is it just temporary faith, true saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for our eternal life (Acts 16:31).
If you want to know for certain that if you die today you will go to Heaven, put your faith in Jesus Christ and here's a prayer you can say to invite Christ into your life:
Dear God,
Thank You that Heaven is a free gift. I admit that I have sinned and that I cannot save myself. I know that You love me, but I also realize You are just and You must punish my sins. Thank You for Jesus who is God and who died to pay the penalty for my sins. And now by faith, I place my full trust in Jesus Christ alone for my eternal salvation, I now receive the free gift of eternal life. Come into my life, forgive me of my sins, and help me become the person You want me to be. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
If you said this prayer and believed it in your heart, I'll see you one day in heaven! Praise God! KT
Most of the above information came from Evangelism Explosion International. They have a website to get more detailed information and get some of your questions answered. Go to the Resources heading and drop down to Steps to Life and Answers to Tough Questions at www.eeworks.org for more information.
Get a Bible (I like the New International Version), get into a Bible believing and teaching church and you'll be amazed at how personally and individually God will begin working in your life.
Afraid He won't accept you because of something you have done? God accepted me when I chose His Son, so He'll accept anyone who comes to Him by faith in Christ Jesus~Trust me! KT
Hi Kate! I love your blog! I miss you a ton (: It was so great to see you when you came to GP for your 50th!! How are you doing? I hope I get to see you and Bob soon.
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Hi Kate I love your blog! Its really inspiring and I loved reading it! It was great seeing you and Bob when you came into town for your birthday. (: How are you doing? I hope I can come see you this summer! Miss you a lot.
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