HOW TO BE SAVED

F stands for FORGIVENESS

We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness. In Him [meaning Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins - Ephesians 1:7a, NKJV.

A is for AVAILABLE

1) Forgiveness is available. It is ·· Available for All . 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,NKJV.

2) But Not Automatic - Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 7:21a, NKJV.

I is for IMPOSSIBLE

1) 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. For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy - James 2:13a, NKJV.

2) Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. - Romans 3:23, NKJV. But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?

T is for TURN

1) Turn means repent. ·· Turn from something-sin and self. But unless you repent you will all likewise perish - Luke 13:3b, NKJV.··

2) Turn to Someone: trust Christ only. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved - Romans 10:9, NKJV.

H is for HEAVEN

1) Heaven is eternal life.·· Here I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly - John 10:10b, NKJV.··

2) Hereafter And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also - John 14:3, NKJV.·· 3) QUESTION How? How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?

ANSWER - By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH:

Forsaking

All

Trust

Him.

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

After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a Christian friend about the important decision you have made. Follow Christ in believer's baptism and church membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming a part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you. You'll find others who will love and support you.

If you prayed to receive Christ just now, tell a Christian friend about your decision today!