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.
• Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgement is
against sin. —For judgement is without mercy to the one who
has shown no mercy - James 2:13a, NKJV.
• Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner. —For
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. - Romans
3:23, NKJV.
But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when 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. —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?
By trusting in Christ and asking Him for
forgiveness.
Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH:
Forsaking
All
I Trust
Him.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner
and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin
and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be
forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my
life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by
living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving
me. Amen.
After you have received Jesus Christ into
your life, tell a Christian friend about the important decision you
have made. Follow Christ in believer's baptism and church
membership. Grow in faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by
becoming a part of His church and attending the Sunday School class
a church has just for you. You'll find others who will love and
support you.
