How To Become A Christian
What do you think it takes for someone to get to Heaven?
The Bible has the real answer to this question. It's a matter of FAITH.
F stands for FORGIVENESS: We cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness. "In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins." Ephesians 1:7a
A is for AVAILABLE: Forgiveness is available for all. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." But forgiveness is not automatic. Matthew 7:21a says, "Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of Heaven."
I is for IMPOSSIBLE: It is impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
T is for TURN: To turn means to repent. We can repent--or turn--from our sin and from ourselves. Romans 10:9 tells us how, "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord' and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
H is for HEAVEN: Heaven is eternal life. Here, that means life "to the full." In the hereafter, it means the promise of Heaven. John 14:3 says, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
How can a person have God's forgiveness, Heaven, eternal life and Jesus as personal Lord and Savior?
By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. You do this through a simple prayer:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sins and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Lord and Savior. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen
Accepting Jesus Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God. We rejoice with you!!
