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HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE
Life’s Greatest Question is: Do you know for sure that if you were to die you would go to heaven?
You may have answered this question, Yes. That is not enough. When you stand before God, and God says to you, “Why should I let you into heaven?”, what reason would you give? FACT #1: EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE. 1. SIN IS BREAKING GOD’S LAW, AND EVERYONE HAS BROKEN GOD’S LAW. 2. SIN SEPARATES US FROM GOD! SIN MEANS MISSING THE MARK FACT #2 GOD LOVES SINFUL PEOPLE AND HAS PROVIDED ONE WAY TO RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE. The Bible says… THE EQUATION OF SALVATION: EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS A DECISION TO MAKE, A STEP OF FAITH TO TAKE. FACT #3 YOU MAY RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE NOW BY FOLLOWING THESE STEPS: 1. Recognize that eternal life is a GIFT: The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 2. Realize that to receive this gift, you must turn from your sin and ask Jesus into your life, admit your need (you are a sinner) 3. Receive Jesus Christ personally into your life by inviting Him into your heart. The Bible says… THE KEY QUESTION: Is There Any Reason You Could Give God, That God Would Accept, As To Why You Cannot Ask Jesus Christ Into Your Life Right Now? If You Will Pray This Prayer To Jesus, He Will Come Into Your Life RIGHT NOW. Lord Jesus, I am a sinner and need to be saved. I admit that I cannot save myself. I accept your death and resurrection as payment for my sin. I repent of my sin. I open the door of my heart and invite you to come in. Thank you Jesus, for hearing my prayer, saving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus Name. Amen. Does this prayer express the desire of your heart? This verse is a promise from God, and you can count on God to keep His Promises! How Can I Be Sure God has Given Me Eternal Life? Did I mean what I just said to God in prayer? If You Can Say “Yes” To These Questions, Then, Based Upon God’s Word, You Can Be Sure That You Have Eternal Life. Why? Because God keeps His Word. For whoever will call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the Name of the Son of God, that you may Know that you Have eternal life… I John 5:13 God Said It! I Did It! That Settles It! Now That I Have Prayed To Receive Christ, What Does God Expect Of Me? 1. Make your profession of faith in Jesus Christ public by following Jesus in believer’s baptism by immersion. Why be baptized by immersion? A. Jesus commands it. It is the first step of obedience to Him. Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples…and Baptize them.” Matthew 28:19 B. Jesus was baptized to set an example. Jesus was baptized (by John the Baptist) and God was well pleased. Matthew 3:16-17 If it pleased God when Jesus was baptized, how do you think it will make God feel when you get baptized? C. Baptism pictures the death, burial and resurrection of God’s Son. Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:3-4 D. It is the first step of a New Christian They that gladly received His Word were baptized… Acts 2:41 Note: Baptism is to be after salvation, not before. 2. Get actively involved in a local New Testament, Bible-believing church. Let us not neglect our church meetings… Hebrews 10:25 3. Read your Bible, beginning with the gospel of John, pray, and share Jesus with others who need Him. You can e-mail us with any question you may have about salvation at calvarybaptist@teleguam.net |
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