How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to get to heaven and have eternal life?
Some say: Doing good deeds, being very religious, being baptized, living by a philosophy of life…. Let us share with YOU what God’s Word the Bible says, using the word F A I T H--
F is for FORGIVENESS
Everyone has sinned and needs God's forgiveness.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23, NAS
God's forgiveness is in Jesus only.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, Eph 1:7 NAS
A is for AVAILABLE
God's forgiveness 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 eternal life." John 3:16, NAS
God's forgiveness is available but not automatic.
"Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord!' will enter the kingdom of heaven," Matthew 7:21, NAS
I is for IMPOSSIBLE
According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own.
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves' it is the gift of God - not as a result of works, so that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9, NAS
So how can a sinful person have eternal life and enter heaven?
T is for TURN
If you were going down the road and someone asked you to turn what would he or she be asking you to do? (Change direction)
Turn means repent.
Turn away from sin and self.
"I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:3, NAS
Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord.
"I am the way, and the truth, and the life; No one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14:6, NAS
Here is the greatest news of all.
"that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; 10 for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."
Romans 10:9-10, NAS
What happens if a person is willing to repent of their sins and confess Christ?
H is for HEAVEN
Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever.
“And if I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to
Myself; so that where I am there you may be also." –John 14:3, NAS
Eternal life begins now with Jesus.
"I have come that they might have life, and might have it abundantly." John 10:10, NAS
H can also stand for how.
How can a person have God's forgiveness, eternal life, and heaven?
By trusting Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
INVITATION: Would you like to receive Jesus Christ as YOUR personal Lord and Savior, right now?
INVITE: You can INVITE Jesus Christ to be your personal Lord and Savior right now. Here is a suggested prayer to guide you in Your invitation to Jesus—
“Dear God, I know that You love me. I confess my sin and need of salvation. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and arose from the grave. I turn away from my sin and place my faith in Jesus as my personal Lord, Master, and Savior . I ask you to help me live for You. In Jesus name, Amen.”
