F-A-I-T-H

"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 judgment is against sin. —For judgment 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 Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.

This outline is intended to be a guide for you in understanding the stages that our hearts must go through. Salvation is a matter of the heart. There is no formula, outline, or magical prayer that will automatically "save" you. This outline is only a tool to help you better understand how, and what it means to receive Christ and His salvation.

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