Here's
the first question:
Have
you come to the place in your spiritual life where you know for SURE,
beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you have eternal life?
Now
for the second question...
You answered
YES! The Bible tells us that we can know for sure that we're going to
heaven! Take a look:These
things I have written to you that you may KNOW that you have eternal
life. 1 John 5:13Now here's
the second and final question. It's a bit harder than the first. Just
try to answer it as honestly as you possibly can.
Suppose
you were to die tonight and stand before God... what would you say if
He asked you "Why should I let you into my heaven?"
I'm
without fault. I deserve to go to heaven.I've
been nearly perfect. God will overlook the few mistakes in my life.I've
always been very good. I tried to follow the 10 commandments.I
haven't really been that bad. I never hurt anyone and God will overlook
the things I've done wrong because he's a loving God.I
cannot enter heaven on my own merit.
I
don't know what I would say.
Now
for the second question...
Your answer
indicated that you aren't so sure about heaven. Now I KNOW you're going
to like the news I have for you! But before I give you the good news,
let me share with you something very interesting. The Bible tells us
we can know for sure that we're going to heaven! That means YOU! Take
a look:
These
things I have written to you that you may KNOW that you have eternal
life. 1 John 5:13
This means
that we don't have to guess about life after death. If there's one thing
you really want to be sure of in this life, it's where you'll be going
after it's over. Fortunately, the Bible tells we can be certain about
heaven!Here's
the second and final question. It's a bit harder than the first. Just
try to answer it as honestly as you possibly can.
Suppose
you were to die tonight and stand before God... what would you say if
He asked you "Why should I let you into my heaven?"
I've
been nearly perfect. God will overlook the few mistakes in my life.I've
always been very good. I tried to follow the 10 commandments.I
haven't really been that bad. I never hurt anyone and God will overlook
the things I've done wrong because He's a loving God.I
cannot enter heaven on my own merit.
I
don't know what I would say.
Thanks
for answering my questions...
Now here's
the good news that I promised. The good news is: Heaven is a completely
FREE gift! All of your life you may have been under the impression
that God is weighing your good deeds against your bad deeds and that
in the end He will either welcome you into heaven or NOT based on the
outcome. The good news is that our future does not have to hang in the
balances depending on our performance. In a world full of constant pressure,
this really should help to relieve some of the heat! The Bible tells
us:...
the GIFT of God is eternal life ... Romans 6:23 As we
all know a genuine gift is completely free. That means you could never
WORK for the gift of eternal life no more than you could work for a
birthday gift or an anniversary gift, etc...
I want
to stop here for just a minute and say something.
The fact that you're reading this is NOT an accident.
I believe that God has a lot more good news for you. Please don't stop
now... Continue and find out WHY heaven is a free gift and find out how to receive it.
Why
is Heaven free?
Here's
what the Bible has to say about it:By
grace you have been saved through faith, and that NOT OF YOURSELVES;
it is a GIFT of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 2:8,9
There's
that word again - GIFT.
It's clear that heaven is a gift of God.
But why can't we earn it?
Man
is a sinner...
Unfortunately,
even if we wanted to earn our place in heaven,
we couldn't because man is a sinner...The Bible tells us:
All
have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
This rules
out the possibility of us saving ourselves.
The only way we could ever earn our way to heaven... is if we could
be completely PERFECT for all time. Unfortunately, the Bible tells us:
Whoever
shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty
of all. James 2:10
And I'm
sure, if you're honest with yourself, you've sinned at least once in
your life. It doesn't matter how large or small the sin was. Sin IS
sin, and sin will keep you out of heaven. But don't lose heart! Continue
reading to see the brighter side... remember heaven is a FREE gift..
God
is Merciful
Fortunately
for us, God doesn't want to punish us because
He is merciful and full of love.
God
is love... 1 John 4:8b
BUT, there
is another absolute truth about God. He is just, therefore it's His
obligation to punish SIN.
I
will by no means clear the guilty... Exodus 34:7b
I know
by now you're wondering...where's the good news in all this?
How can heaven be a free gift? How can I go to heaven?
If man's
a sinner...
And
he can't save himself...
And
even though God loves us...
He
must punish our sin...
Just hang
on...the answer to our problem is just one click away...
That's
what Jesus is for!
God sent
his Son into the world to remedy this problem.
To understand God's plan you must first understand who Jesus really
is.The Bible
tells us that Jesus is in fact GOD in the flesh...
In the
beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS
God...and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...John 1:1,14
God entered
time and space in the form of Jesus Christ. He lived a sinless perfect
life. When He died on the cross, he took our place and actually paid
the penalty that was intended for US! Then he did something that no
one else has ever done. He arose from the dead and now He offers US
the privilege of eternal life as a GIFT. The trick is receiving that
gift.
Faith
is the Answer
To receive
this precious gift of eternal life you must have saving faith.
Saving faith is NOT just believing certain historical facts about Jesus'
life.Saving
faith is NOT even trusting God for all your needs (financial, physical,
emotional, etc.)Saving
faith IS trusting in Jesus Christ alone for SALVATION.
It means you're depending on Him alone, NOT on yourself, to get to heaven.
This way, we don't get the credit for it, God does and rightly so.
Now the
big question is... Do you want to receive this gift?
Would
you like to receive this gift?
If you
really want to receive God's gift of eternal life all you have to do
is:
- Transfer
your trust from what you've been doing all your life to what Jesus
has done for you already by his death on the cross. Receive the RESURRECTED and LIVING Christ as SAVIOR and LORD.
- Repent of your sins. This means that you must be willing to turn from anything
that is not pleasing to God. Eliminating sin from your life doesn't
happen over night and in fact you'll never be perfect, but if you're
genuinely willing to allow God to be Master and King, then He will
change you over time.
Don't
turn back now. God has brought you to this point and He's revealed His
amazing plan to you. You should feel privileged and honored. He really
loves YOU. All you have to do is reach out and take His gift
of eternal life.
Now if
this is really what you want...
It's
time to Pray...
God promises
to save everyone who calls on his name.
He won't turn anyone away.For
whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:10,13Pray with
me right now, right where you are. Don't delay.
You may never get this opportunity again...
Lord Jesus
Christ, I confess that I'm a sinner and I do not deserve to go to heaven.
But, I believe that you died on the cross and arose from the dead to
pay the penalty of MY sins and that you purchased a place in heaven
just for me. Please forgive me of my sins and become the Lord of my
life. I repent of my sins and I'm trusting in YOU for my salvation.
I accept YOUR gift of eternal life. Thank You. In Jesus Name. Amen.
If
you accepted God's Gift - Congratulations!
Most
assuredly, I say to you, he who believes
in Me has everlasting life. John 6:47
Welcome
to the family of God!
But
as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become
children of God, even to those who believe in His name. John 1:12
Mark this
day in your calendar. Your life will never be the same! There are a
few things you should do in order to learn more about God.
- You
should read the Bible every day. The book of John is a good
place to start. You
should pray all the time. Talk to God like you would talk to
a close friend. In fact, He is your best friend. Worship regularly in a local church. Fellowship with other Christians who will help you grow in the faith.
- Tell
others about your experience with Jesus Christ!
Congratulations!
Not
on Your Own
You're
absolutely right! Nobody can get to heaven because of who they are or
what they've done or how good they've been.
If you
think that the only way to heaven is by trusting Jesus Christ then click here, otherwise, click here for a full explanation of how you can be sure of eternal
security in heaven.
Jesus
is the only way!
According
to your answers it appears that you have an understanding of God's plan
of salvation through Jesus Christ for mankind. BUT, for whatever reason,
you don't know for SURE that you're going to heaven.If you've
heard God's plan before and you weren't ready yet to receive Jesus Christ
as your Saviour, then I want to take a moment to remind you that you
have no guarantee of tomorrow. You need to settle the issue of eternal
life NOW before it's too late. Repeatedly rejecting Christ is not a
wise decision. God brought you to this point. Please don't say no again. Click here to refresh your memory about
what Christ has to offer you.Maybe
at one point in your life you did KNOW you were going to heaven, but
now you think that for some reason you've lost your way or you've fallen
out of favor with God. The Bible says:I
give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch
them out of my hand. - John 10:28
Please
don't underestimate God's love for you. His grace and forgiveness extend
beyond our comprehension. Please click here to review the good news about Jesus Christ and rediscover the security
you should be feeling because you're a child of God.
Full
Explanation of the GOOD NEWS!
Probably
the best news that mankind will ever hear is that
Heaven is a completely FREE gift! All of your life you may have
been under the impression that God is weighing your good deeds against
your bad deeds and that in the end He will either welcome you into heaven
or NOT based on the outcome. The good news is that our future does not
have to hang in the balances depending on our performance. In a world
full of constant pressure this really should help to relieve some of
the heat! The Bible tells us:... the GIFT of God is eternal life ... Romans 6:23As we
all know a genuine gift is completely free.
That means you could never WORK for the gift of eternal life no more
than you could work for a birthday gift or a anniversary gift, etc....
I want
to stop here for just a minute and say something. The fact that you're
reading this is NOT an accident. I believe that God has lots more good
news for you. Please don't stop now.. Continue and find out WHY heaven
is a free gift and find out how to receive it.
Heaven
Bound!
So, you
know you're heaven bound! You also know you can't get there because
of who you are, or what you've done or how good you've been. Hopefully,
you've already discovered that the only sure way to heaven is through
Jesus Christ. If this is NOT the case, then I believe that God has brought
you to this place for a reason. Please click
here to find out what Jesus Christ has in store for you.If you've
already accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you probably already
know how good the news of Jesus Christ really is. It's hard for us to
understand the depths of God's love for us until we have taken that
critical step of faith toward God.
You should
also be aware that the GOOD NEWS doesn't stop after your first encounter
with Christ. If you read God's Word, you'll be renewed and refreshed
with good news and countless promises every single day.
Some
of God's Promises!
God Will
Provide all your Needs
And my
God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ
Jesus. Philippians 4:19But seek
first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be
given to you as well. Matthew 6:33He who
did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he
not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32If you
remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and
it will be given you. John 15:7Ask and
it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door
will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7Therefore
I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received
it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
Now to
him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us... Ephesians 3:20
God Will
Comfort and Care for you
Come to
me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew
11:28And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Humble
yourselves, therefore, under God's right hand, that he may lift you
up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6
God Will
Never Leave You
...And
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20b
Come near
to God and he will come near to you. James 4:8
God's Promise
for the Future
He will
wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning
or crying or pain... Revelation 21:4
God Will
Help you Resist Temptation
Because
he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who
are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18
No temptation
has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he
will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 1 Corinthians
10:13
God Will
Save You
Therefore
he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because
he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25When Jesus
spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light
of life. John 8:12
To him
who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious
presence without fault and with great joy... Jude 1:24
God Hears
Our Prayer
The prayer
of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16b
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