Salvation

A few years ago in one of the city’s local newspapers, several hundred people were asked, “Are you going to Heaven when you die? ”Many of them answered in this manner: “I don’t know” …. “I’m working on it” …. “I’ve no idea”…. “I’m not sure.” As you reflect on these answers, how would you respond to the question? Listed below are several ways in which some people believe they can enter Heaven. Which best represents how you believe you can enter Heaven :

a. Be baptized and/or confirmed

b. Accept and follow the teachings and example of Christ.

c. Join a church and regularly attend.

d. Live a good life.

e. Love your fellow man.

f. Obey the Ten Commandments.
It must be realized that each of these answers represents something than man does or tries to do. Heaven is NOT a reward to be won, but A GIFT to be received.
All of mankind has the need for salvation, because we are all on born sinners. According to Romans 3:23 ” all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
The penalty for our sinful nature is death. However, “yet while we were sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) And because He died for us, all who believe in him “shall not perish but have enternal life.” (John 3:16)
By simply confessing with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believing in your heart that God raised him from the dead, YOU will be SAVED.
If you want to be apart of God’s family pray this prayer today and seek out a church community where you can grow in your relationship with Christ :
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”