Salvation
PLAN OF SALVATION
Forgiveness - We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness: Eph 1:7a - In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Available - It is available for all: John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
But not automatic: Matt 7:21a - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Impossible - It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
God is Love: John 3:16
God is just: James 2:13 - For he shall have judgment without mercy.
Man is sinful: Rom 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
So, how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin?
Turn from something -- Sin and self, turn means repent - Luke 13:3 - but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Turn to Someone: Trust Christ only.
The Bible tells us that: 1 Cor 15:3-4 - How 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.
Rom 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Heaven - Heaven is eternal life:
- Here: John 10:10b - I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Hereafter: John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? F.A.I.T.H. (Forsaking All I Trust Him) and Rom 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Understanding what we have shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting in Christ as your personal Savior and Lord?
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