How to be Saved
Are you 100% sure that if you died today, you would go to heaven?
(1) You can know for sure that you have eternal life.
"These things have I written unto you...that ye may know that ye have life eternal." I John 5:13
"These things have I written unto you...that ye may know that ye have life eternal." I John 5:13
It is God's desire for you to be absolutely sure that you are going to heaven when you die. God does not want you to have a "wait-and-see" or "cross-your-fingers" attitude toward something as important as where you will spend eternity. He says that you can know.
Do you realize that you are a sinner?
(2) We were all born sinners.
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." Romans 5:12
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." Romans 5:12
How did you become a sinner? Adam was the first man whom God created. Adam sinned by disobeying God. Everyone who was born after him was born with a desire to do wrong. The result of sin is death and eternal separation from God in hell.
Do you understand that eternal life cannot be earned?
(3) Eternal life is not earned by doing good works.
"For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
"For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
The Bible is clear on which direction NOT to go. Eternal life is not gained by balancing more good works that sins committed. It is a free gift. A gift is something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation. This means eternal life is free!
Do you understand that Jesus died for you?
(4) Jesus Christ dies for your sin.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6
The word commendeth means "proved". God proved His love for you by sending Jesus, his son, to die on the cross to pay the penalty for your sin. Jesus became your substitute. Jesus said He is the only way to heaven.
Do you remember a time in your life when you believed on Jesus Christ as your Saviour?
(5) Believing in Jesus is the only way to heaven.
“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." 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." John 3:16
Life is busy. Numerous responsibilities are pulling for your time and attention. However, do not delay believing on Jesus your Saviour.
You can receive Jesus Christ as your saviour right now
"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." Romans 10:9
What believing is not:
To believe does not mean to only believe that Jesus existed or that He was a good example.
To believe does not mean to only believe that Jesus existed or that He was a good example.
What believing is:
To believe on Jesus Christ as Saviour means to believe that He died for you, paid the price for your sin and that He is the only way to heaven. You can express your belief on Jesus by calling on him in prayer.
To believe on Jesus Christ as Saviour means to believe that He died for you, paid the price for your sin and that He is the only way to heaven. You can express your belief on Jesus by calling on him in prayer.
Pray sincerely...
"Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that you died on the cross and paid the penalty for my sin. I believe that you rose from the dead three days later. I am placing my faith in you alone to forgive my sin and save me. Thank you for giving me eternal life. In Jesus' name, AMEN."
"Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that you died on the cross and paid the penalty for my sin. I believe that you rose from the dead three days later. I am placing my faith in you alone to forgive my sin and save me. Thank you for giving me eternal life. In Jesus' name, AMEN."