ETERNAL LIFE IS A FREE GIFT!
The Bible says "... the Gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
And because HEAVEN IS A GIFT, like any other genuine gift....
IT IS NOT EARNED OR DESERVED
No amount of personal effort, good works, or religious deeds can earn a place in heaven for you.
"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." (Ephesians 2: 8,9)
WHY is it that no one can earn his way to heaven?
Because....
MAN IS A SINNER
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
Sin is transgressing God's law and includes such things as lying, lust, cheating, deceit, anger, evil thoughts, immoral behavior, and more.
AND BECAUSE OF THIS...
MAN CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
If you wanted to save yourself by good deeds, do you know how good you would have to be?
"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)
With such a high standard, no one can save himself.
HOWEVER, IN SPITE OF OUR SIN...
GOD IS MERCIFUL
And therefore doesn't want to punish us.
This is because "...God is Love." (I John 4:8)
But the same Bible which tells us that God loves us, also tells us that...
GOD IS JUST
And therefore must punish sin.
He says... "...I will by no means clear the guilty..." (Exodus 34:7)
We have a problem. God loves us and doesn't want to punish us, but He is just and therefore must punish sin.
God solved this problem through the Person of...
CHRIST - WHO IS HE?
The Bible clearly tells us that He is the infinite GOD-MAN.
"In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word (Jesus) was God. And the Word (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt among us..." (John 1: 1, 14)
Jesus Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life, but while on earth...
WHAT DID HE DO?
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He died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sins and to purchase a place for us in heaven.
"All we like sheep have gone astray and turned to our own way, but the Lord hath laid all our sins on Jesus." (Isaiah 53:6)
Jesus Christ bore our sin in His body on the cross and now offers you eternal life (heaven) as a free gift.
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This gift is received by...
FAITH - IS THE KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR OF HEAVEN.
Many people mistake two things for saving faith:
1. Saving faith is not mere INTELLECTUAL ASSENT like believing certain historical facts. The Bible says that the devil believes there is one God so believing that there is one God is not saving faith.
2. Saving faith is also not mere TEMPORAL FAITH, that is, trusting God for temporary crises such as financial, family, or physical needs. Now these are good, and you should trust Christ for these, but they are not true saving faith.
SAVING FAITH IS...
TRUSTING IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE for eternal life. It means resting upon CHRIST ALONE and what HE HAS DONE rather than in what you or I have done to get us to heaven.
"...Believe (trust) on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved..." (Acts 16:31)
You have just read the Greatest Story ever told about the greatest offer ever made by the greatest person who ever lived.
The question that GOD is asking you now is...
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE?
Because this is such an important matter...
LET'S CLARIFY JUST WHAT IT INVOLVES
It means that you need to:
TRANSFER YOUR TRUST - from what you have been doing to what Christ has done for you on His cross.
ACCEPT CHRIST AS SAVIOR - open the door to your heart and invite Him in.
He says: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come to him..." (Revelation 3:20)
RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST AS LORD - Give Him the "driver's seat" and "controls" of your life, not the "back seat."
REPENT - Be willing to turn from anything that is not pleasing to Him. He will reveal His will to you as you grow in your relationship with Him.
Now, if this is what you really want...
YOU CAN GO TO GOD IN PRAYER... right were you are. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ right now.
"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10: 10,13)
If you want to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him asking Him for this gift right now.
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HERE IS A SUGGESTED PRAYER:
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“Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe you died and rose from the dead to purchase a plan in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control of my life: forgive me of my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and now place my trust in you for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life."
If you sincerely prayed this prayer, look at what the Bible says about what you have just done...
What's Next?
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD!
Read the Bible:
Read the Bible As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word (of God), that ye may grow thereby." (I Peter 2:2)
Pray:
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Philippians 4:6)
Worship:
"God is a Spriti: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth." (John 4:24)
Fellowship:
"That which we have seen and heard declare us unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ." (I John 1:3)
Witness:
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me..." (Acts 1:8)
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