Are You Going To Heaven?

Two Question Test Reveals Answer.

Question #1    Do you believe that you will go to heaven when you die?

Yes
No
I hope so
I'm not sure

Question #2    Why do you believe this?

I've tried to keep the 10 Commandments, James 2:10
I go to church, Titus 3:5
I believe in God, James 2:19
I'm basically a good person, Romans 3:12
I've done the best I could, Matt 5:48
I've never hurt anyone, Matt 5:21-22
Other

This may surprise you, but according to the Bible, none of the answers in question 2 will get someone into Heaven. 1John 5:13

May I briefly share with you the amazing way the Bible describes how someone can get to Heaven?

First, let's consider some very important questions.

What kind of words would you use to describe God?

Great
Loving
Kind
Forgiving
Perfect
All Powerful
All Knowing
Faithful
Merciful
Compassionate

According to the Bible all of the answers above are correct. God does have all of these qualities.

But the same Bible also says that God is: Totally Good Ps. 106:1, 100% Righteous Jer. 12:1, Perfectly Holy Isa. 6:3, Unable To Lie Heb. 6:18

Next, what kind of words would you use to describe man?

Basically Good
Righteous
Kind
Giving
Loving
Destructive
Unfaithful
Proud
Greedy
Selfish

Again, this may surprise you, but according to the Bible only the last five answers are correct. You can find references in: Rom. 3:12, Isa. 64:6, Rom. 1:29, Tim. 3:12, Rom. 3:16, Ps. 5:9, Rom 1:30, Phil. 2:21

The same Bible also says that man is: Not Good Rom. 3:12, Disobedient Isa. 53:6, Unholy 2Tim. 3:2, Dishonest Jer. 17:9

God determined the just punishment for sin was death (Eternal Separation From His Presence). Ez. 18:4, Isa. 59:2

Since all men have sinned, they all deserve to be punished. Rom. 3:23 But God did not want to send man to hell. 2Peter. 3:9

In light of this problem, how do you personally hope to get to Heaven?

God devised a plan that placed the death penalty for sin upon the only person in the universe who could take your place.

God Himself, The Lord Jesus Christ. Heb. 2:9, John 1:1, 14

Though Jesus didn't deserve it, He suffered and died on the Cross in your place, providing the only way for you and I to have Eternal Life and to go to Heaven. John 17:3, 2Cor. 5:21, John14:6

Christ's death and resurrection enables us to be forgiven for our sins and gives us the power to no longer be controlled by sin. 1John 3:8, John 1:12

God will only give eternal life to those who:
A. Are sorry for their sins. 2Cor. 7:10
B. Are willing to turn away from their sins. Acts 3:19
C. Have faith (completely trust) in Jesus Christ. Eph. 2:8-9

When you turn from your sins and trust in Jesus, there will be a supernatural change in your heart which the Bible calls, being "born again". John 3:3

Are you willing to turn away from your sins and completely trust in Jesus Christ?

In order to receive what Jesus Christ has done for you, you must willingly:
1. Stop trusting in your own efforts to please God and begin to trust in what Jesus Christ has already done. Pro. 28:26, Pro. 3:5-6
2. Ask him to forgive you for your sins. 1Jn. 1:9
3. Invite Him to come and live inside of you. Rev. 3:20
4. Ask Him to take His rightful place as Lord and God of your life. Rom. 10:9-10, Phil. 2:11
5. Turn away from whatever the Bible says is sin. (This is only possible after Christ has come to live inside you.) Acts. 3:19, Jn. 1:12

You may invite Jesus to come and live inside of you by sincerely praying the following prayer. (Please do this out loud) Rom. 10:9-10

" Lord Jesus... I want to stop trusting myself... and what I can do... and start trusting You... and what You have already done... when You died for me on the the Cross. I know that I'm a sinner... and I am sorry for my sins. I ask You to forgive me... and invite You to come and live inside of me. I want You to be my savior... and my Lord... which means being #1 in my life. I want to repent and turn away... from everything You and the Bible call sin... and I totally commit myself... to obeying You... everyday, for the rest of my life. Thank You Jesus." Amen

In order for your new personal relationship with God to grow, it is essential that you:

1. Spend some time each day praying and worshiping God. Thessalonians 5:17-18
2. Daily read the Bible (Begin with the Gospel of John) 1Peter 2:2
3. Find a church that teaches the Bible as 100% the word of God, and encourages a personal relationship with Jesus. Hebrews 10:25
4. Begin to develop friendships with sincere Christians, and be Baptized. 1John 1:7, Rom. 6:4
5. Tell other people about your new relationship with God. Matt. 4:19