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F.A.I.T.H.
Key Question: In your opinion, what do you understand
it takes for a person to go to heaven?
We would like to share with you what
the Bible says:
F. is for FORGIVENESS.
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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 sins" - Ephesians 1:7a, NKJV
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A. is for AVAILABLE.
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Forgiveness is
available. It is:
AVAILABLE FOR ALL.
"For
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" - John 3:16, NKJV
BUT NOT AUTOMATIC
"Not
everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of
heaven" -
Matthew 7:21a, NKJV
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I. is for IMPOSSIBLE
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It is impossible for God
to allow sin into heaven.
GOD IS:
* LOVE
John 3:16, NKJV
*JUST
"For judgement
is without mercy" - James 3:13a, NKJV
* MAN IS SINFUL
"For all have sinned and
fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23, NKJV
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Question: But how can a sinful person enter
heaven, where God allows no sin?
T. is for TURN.
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Question: If you were driving down the road
and someone asked you to turn, what would he ar
she be aking you to do? (change direction)
Turn means repent.
Turn from something - sin and self
"But
unless you repent you will all likewise perish" - Luke 13:3b, NKJV
Turn to Someone; trust Christ only
(The
Bible tells us 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. - 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4, NKJV
"If
you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that
God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9, NKJV
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H. is for HEAVEN.
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Heaven is eternal life.
HERE:
"I have
come that they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly" - John 10:10b, NKJV
HEREAFTER:
"And if I
go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to
Myself; that where I am, there you may be also" - John 14:3, NKJV
HOW:
How can a person have
God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus a personal Savior and
Lord?
"that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and
believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved." - Romans 10:9, NKJV.
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Understanding
what we have shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting
in Christ as your personal Savior and Lord? If you are making this life
changing decision, please call our church (864) 244-4955 and talk with our
pastor.
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