If you would like to find hope in Jesus, it is as easy as FAITH.
F is for Forgiveness
We cannot have eternal life and
heaven without God’s forgiveness.
In Him (meaning Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the
forgiveness of sins. - Ephesians
1:7a, NKJV
A is for Available
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 everlasting
life.” - John 3:16, NKJ
BUT NOT AUTOMATIC
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the
kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 7:21a,
NKJV
I is for Impossible
It is impossible for God to allow sin
into heaven.
GOD IS LOVE
“For God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should
not perish but have everlasting life.”
-
John 3:16, NKJV
GOD IS
JUST
“For judgment is without mercy.”
- James 2:13, NKJV
MAN IS SINFUL
“For all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God.”
-
Romans 3:23, NKJV
But
how can a sinful person enter heaven where God allows no sin?
T is for
Turn
Turn means repent. (change direction)
Turn from something – sin and self.
“But unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”
- Luke 13:3b, NKJV
Turn to Someone;
trust Christ only.
“That Christ died for our sins
according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He
rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”
- 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4, NKJV
“That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in
your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved.” -
Romans 10:9, NKJV
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H is for
Heaven
Heaven is eternal life.
HERE –
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may
have it more abundantly.”
-
John 10:10b, NKJV
HEREAFTER –
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may
be also.” -
John 14:3, NKJV
HOW
– How can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven and eternal life,
and Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord? …By trusting in Christ
and asking Him for forgiveness.
Read this prayer
and see if it says what you want
to say to God.
Dear God, I
know that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on the cross and was
raised from the dead. I know I have sinned and need forgiveness. I
am willing to turn from my sins and receive Jesus as my Savior and
Lord. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
Call on the Lord
in
repentance, faith, and surrender, using these or similar words of
your own; and Jesus will become your Savior and Lord.
Welcome to the family of God.
If you sincerely prayed this prayer, you have just made the most
important decision of your life. It is important to tell
someone about your decision. We suggest that you share this
decision with a Christian friend. Follow Christ in believer’s
baptism and church membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new
friends in Christ by becoming a part of His church and attending a
Sunday School class where you can build Christian relationships with
others who will love and support you.
We
would love to celebrate your decision with you and we are here to
help guide you in your spiritual growth. Please let us know about
your decision by
contacting us.
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