White Oak Baptist Church
How would YOU answer?
How would YOU answer?
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. Using the fingers on your hand, spell out the word F.A.I.T.H.
F is for FORGIVENESS.
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"
A is for AVAILABLE.
Forgiveness is available. It is ...AVAILABLE FOR ALL 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."
Forgiveness is available...BUT NOT AUTOMATIC Matthew 7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
I is for IMPOSSIBLE.
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
GOD IS ......LOVE 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."
GOD IS ......JUST James 2:13 "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment."
...MAN IS SINFUL Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
So, how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin?
T is for TURN.
If you were driving down the road and someone asked you to turn, he or she would be asking you to change direction.
Turn means REPENT. TURN from something ...sin and self.
Luke 13:3 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
TURN to someone; trust Christ only.
1 Corinthians 15:3b-4 (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:"
Romans 10:9 "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."
H is for HEAVEN.
Heaven is eternal life......HERE John 10:10b "....I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
...HEREAFTER John 14:3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
...HOW How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?
F.A.I.T.H. Forsaking All I Trust Him.
Romans 10:9-11 "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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."
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.
Thank you, and may God bless you in your journey to Him. Be sure to get involved in Sunday School so that you can begin to learn more about Jesus, His ministry, His love for you and the glorious promise of heaven.
We would like to share with you what the Bible says. Using the fingers on your hand, spell out the word F.A.I.T.H.
F is for FORGIVENESS.
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"
A is for AVAILABLE.
Forgiveness is available. It is ...AVAILABLE FOR ALL 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."
Forgiveness is available...BUT NOT AUTOMATIC Matthew 7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
I is for IMPOSSIBLE.
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.
GOD IS ......LOVE 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."
GOD IS ......JUST James 2:13 "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment."
...MAN IS SINFUL Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
So, how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin?
T is for TURN.
If you were driving down the road and someone asked you to turn, he or she would be asking you to change direction.
Turn means REPENT. TURN from something ...sin and self.
Luke 13:3 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
TURN to someone; trust Christ only.
1 Corinthians 15:3b-4 (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:"
Romans 10:9 "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."
H is for HEAVEN.
Heaven is eternal life......HERE John 10:10b "....I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
...HEREAFTER John 14:3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
...HOW How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?
F.A.I.T.H. Forsaking All I Trust Him.
Romans 10:9-11 "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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."
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.
Thank you, and may God bless you in your journey to Him. Be sure to get involved in Sunday School so that you can begin to learn more about Jesus, His ministry, His love for you and the glorious promise of heaven.