HOW TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN – A Step of FAITH

In your personal opinion…What do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? Consider how the Bible answers this question. It is a matter of 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 our trespasses” (Ephesians 1:7).

A Is for AVAILABLE

• Forgiveness Is Available for All. “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life: (John 3:16).
• Forgiveness Is Available, But Not Automatic. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven”(Matthew 7:21).

I is for IMPOSSIBLE

It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.

• Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgment is against sin. “For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn’t shown mercy” (James 2:13).
• Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God: (Romans 3:23).

T is for TURN

Turn means repent.

• Turn from something-sin and self. “But unless you repent, you will all perish as well” (Luke 13:3).
• Turn to Someone; trust Christ only. “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9)

H is for HEAVEN

Heaven is eternal life.

• Here … “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance: (John 10:10).
• Hereafter … “If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive y9u to Myself, so that where I am you may be also” (John 14:3).
• How … can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take this step of faith: Forsaking All I Trust Him. Then tell someone about the important decision you have made. Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has for you.

Here's a Suggested Prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life."

If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. We want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.

Let us know by clicking this email, chris@centennialbaptistchurch.com.