If you should die today where
would you spend eternity?
No one likes to think about death,
but death comes to everyone. God tells us in His Word, "And as it is
appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" Hebrews
9:27
Since death is so certain, you must
prepare to meet God.
According to God's Word, you must
spend eternity in one of two places, either in heaven or in hell. "And
these shall go away into everlasting punishment (hell): but the righteous into
life eternal (heaven)." Matthew 25:46
Every Person Born into this
world inherited a sinful nature.
"…and were by nature the
children of wrath, even as others." Ephesians 2:3b
"Wherefore, as by one man
(Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon
all men, for that all have sinned:" Romans 5:12
"Behold, I was shapen in
iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." Psalm 51:5
"The heart is deceitful above
all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Jeremiah
This sinful nature produces
all sorts of evil deeds.
"For from within, out of the
heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, and evil eye,
blasphemy, pride, foolishness: all these evil things come from within, and
defile the man." Mark 7:21-23
You must admit you are a sinner.
Admit it to yourself and admit it to God. There is absolutely no chance for
you to be saved from hell unless you know that you are a sinner. Gods Word
declares it and you must believe it!
Because you are a sinner, you are
destined for hell for all eternity.
"For the wages of sin is
death…" Romans 6:23
"…and sin, when it is
finished, bringeth for the death." James 1:15
There is nothing you can do
to save yourself.
You cannot be good enough.
"…there is none that doeth
good, no, not one." Romans 3:12
You cannot be save by keeping the
law. Joining the church and being baptized will not even help save you.
"…by the works of the law
shall no flesh be justified." Galatians 2:16
You are helpless. You cannot save
yourself.
Here is the Good News of the
Gospel.
In spite of your sin, God loves you
and has done everything necessary for you salvation.
"For when we were yet without
strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:6
"For Christ also hath once
suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God,
being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:" 1 Peter
3:18
Just believing intellectually
that you are a sinner, that God loves you and that Christ died for you is not
enough.
You must apply this to yourself
personally by repenting and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as your own
Saviour.
Repentance is "a change of
mind" brought to your heart by the Holy Spirit through Gods' Word. It
causes you to turn from your sins, dead religion and works to trust Christ
alone.
"…except ye repent, ye shall
all likewise perish." Luke 13:3
"But as many as received him,
to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on
his name:" John 1:12
"…all men…" (Acts
17:30) are commanded to repent. Therefore, all men can repent.
Don't put this off-do it now!
"…now is the accepted time;
behold, now is the day of salvation." 2 Corinthians 6:2
"Seek ye the Lord while he may
be found, call ye upon him while he is near:" Isaiah 55:6
"For whosoever shall call upon
the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13
"…all men…" (I
Timothy 2:4,6) can be saved.
Wherever you are right now, tell
God that you are a lost sinner, ask Him to forgive you of your sins, and
receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour. Claim salvation by faith.
"For by grace are ye saved
through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of
works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
You may pray this simple
prayer, meaning it will all your heart:
"Dear Lord, I know that
I am a sinner, but I am sorry for my sins. I believe that the Lord Jesus died
for me and rose again and with all my heart I turn from my sins and receive
Him as my Saviour right now. Thank you, Lord, for saving
me! Amen."
This is God's way of salvation
according to His Word. Many times men fail to keep their word, but God never
fails to keep His Word! Take God at His Word. Don't trust your feelings.
"But the word of the Lord
endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto
you," 1 Peter 1:25
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