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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). |
• 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 3:26).
• Forgiveness Is Available, But Not Automatic. "Not everyone
who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord!' will enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew
7:21). |
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 fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?
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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). |
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 you 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 a Bible-believing church and attending
the Sunday School class a church has for you. |
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