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: FAITH.

F is for FORGIVENESS. We cannot have heaven and eternal life 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. God's 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, it is 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. (John 3:16, NKJV)
God is JUST. "For judgment is without mercy"
(James 2:13a, NKJV).
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.
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 Cor. 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).
HOW
How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven,
and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and
Lord?

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If you understand the above, it is our hope that you will pray to receive Christ as your personal Savior and Lord. In your prayer, admit to God that you are a sinner, repent of your sin, and "confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead," and "you will be saved"
(Romans 10:9, NKJV).

If you have prayed to receive Christ, please notify us at Good Hope, and we praise God for your decision. We now encourage you to find a strong Bible believing church and follow-up your salvation with baptism and become involved in serving our Lord through that church.

God's Richest Blessings Be Upon You!

F.A.I.T.H.