Do You Know You're Going To Heaven?
Did you know that you can know?
First admit that you are a sinner and in need of God's grace.
"As
it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one."
Romans 3:10
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of
God."
Romans 3:23
Many people think that they will make it to heaven because they haven't been "too bad" and perhaps have done many "good" things. Perhaps you feel the good outweighs the bad, and you will be accepted into heaven.
The word of God says, "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." God judges us with his own perfect holiness or righteousness, and therefore "there is none righteous, no, not one."
Second realize the penalty of sin.
"For
the wages of sin is death."
Romans 6:23
"Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
James 1:15
Death means "separation from God," in hell, forever. How terrible, but true. Yet, God is "not willing that any should perish." If God wanted people to go to hell he would not have provided a way out.
Third accept God's provision for your sin.
"For
the wages of sin is death, but the gift
of
God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:23
"But God commends His love toward us in that, while we
were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
"For he hath made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us,
that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him."
II Corinthians 5:21
Jesus Christ took your sins upon Himself and therefore paid the penalty for your sins by dying on the cross. He was buried and was raised on the third day, just as the scriptures had said he would, victorious over sin and death.
Fourth personally receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
"But
as many as received him, to them gave he the power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on His name."
John 1:12
No matter where you are, or the condition of your life, you need Jesus Christ to be your Savior and Lord. You cannot effectively deal with your sins any other way. Now is the time to come to Him. Pray to Him right now saying something like this: Lord Jesus, Please help me, I need You. I admit that I am a sinner, deserve eternal hell and need Your forgiveness. I believe Jesus, that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins and evil ways. Please forgive me of all my sins and come into my heart and life. I trust you right now as Lord and Savior and want to follow you and your way. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Fifth
now trust God each and every day to guide and protect you.
Grow in grace each and every day. Trust the Lord daily for guidance. Read your Bible so that you know God's plan and will for your life. Began to assemble with the saints at a bible centered church. Share your faith and be part of the great commission that Christ commanded of all believers. Discover that God does not want you to continue in the old ways of sinful life. He has called you to a new life to be free from the sin that used to easily entangle you. If you sin, remember:
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." 1:John 2:11
Get back up and continue to walk with the Master, Jesus Christ. You can live a victorious life free from sin!
"And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved." Matthew 10:22
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