Galatians 5:22-23
How You Can Become a Christian & Go To Heaven.
First, There Is The Sin Problem Keeping You Out Of Heaven:
The God In Heaven loves you. He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus, His Son. There is just one thing that separates you from going to the Heaven where Jesus now lives. The one thing is “your sin.” The Bible describes sin in many ways. Most simply, sin is our failure to live like God wants us to live. We sin by things we do, choices we make, attitudes we show, and thoughts we entertain. We also sin when we fail to do what is right in God’s eyes. The Bible tells us this fact about not doing what is right in God’s eyes: – “there is none righteous, not even one.” No matter how good we try to be, none of us does right thing all the time. People tend to divide themselves into groups - good people and bad people. But God says that every person who has ever lived is a (bad person = sinner), and any sin will separate us from God. No matter how we might think about ourselves, this includes you and me. We are all sinners because the Bible Says we are:
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Second, Salvation Is Free - But Nothing Is Free - Someone Is Paying For It
Many people are confused about what happens when they die. Some think they will be punished or rewarded according to how good they are. Some think they should make things right in their lives before they try to come to God. Others find it hard to understand how Jesus could love them when other people do not seem to love them. But I have great news for you! God DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there is nothing you can do to make Him stop! Yes, your sins demand punishment - the punishment of death and separation from Heaven. But, because of God’s great love, God the Father gave His only Son, Jesus to die on the Cross for your sin.
"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
For you to come to God you must get rid of your sin problem. But, in your own strength, no one can do this! You cannot make yourself right with God by being a better person. Only God can rescue you from your sins. He is willing to do this not because of anything you can offer Him, but JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU!
"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:5
It is God's grace (‘grace’ means it is free) allowing you to come to Him - not your efforts to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You cannot earn it. It is a free gift.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
For you to come to God, the penalty for your sin must be paid. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you when He died on the Cross.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
Jesus paid the price for your sin and for all the members of Antioch Baptist Church by giving His life on a cross at a place called Calvary, just outside of the city walls of Jerusalem in ancient Israel. God brought Jesus back from the dead. God The Father provided the way for you to have a personal relationship with His Son Jesus.
Third, If You Are Ready To Become A Christian You Must: Believe then Pray.
"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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:9-10
Here is a Suggested Prayer For You To “Believe In Your Heart”:
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life, but you are giving it to me free. I believe You died and rose from the grave so I can go to Heaven. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free gift of eternal life."
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. We want to rejoice in what Jesus has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.