How to Become a Christian

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? We would like to share with you how the Bible answers this question. There is a word that can be used to answer 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 sins” --Ephesians 1:7a, NKJV.

A is for AVAILABLE

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.

I is for IMPOSSIBLE

It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. God is love.

“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 God is also just.

“For judgment is without mercy” --James 2:13a, NKJV.

And man is sinful.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” --Romans 3:23, NKJV.

Question: But 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, what would he or she be asking you to do? He or she would be asking you to change direction. In Bible terms, turn means to 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

“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” --1Corinthians 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.

H is for HEAVEN

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.

You may ask HOW can someone have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?

The word FAITH also has another meaning – "Forsaking All I Trust Him." If you turn from your sins (repent) and place your faith in Jesus Christ, making Him the Lord of your life, you will experience God's forgiveness and inherit heaven and eternal life.

Romans 10:9 tells us "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".

If you have questions or if you are interested in taking this step of faith today, give us a call (205-594-7933) or send us an e-mail. We would like to help by answering your questions and offering guidance on how you can continue to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.