CBC: FAITH Ministry

What does it take for a person to get to Heaven?

Biblical Answer to this question is 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, Forgiveness of sins."
Ephesians 1:7a

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 believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16
•        BUT NOT AUTOMATIC
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Heaven"
Mathew 7:21a

I is for IMPOSSIBLE
It is IMPOSSIBLE for God to allow sin into Heaven.
•        God is LOVE          John 3:16
•        God is JUST         "For judgement is without mercy."    James 2:13a
•        But Man is sinful "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."    Romans 3:23
Question we ask: But how can a sinful person enter into Heaven, where God allows no sin?

T is for TURN
TURN means REPENT
•        We must TURN from something -- SIN AND SELF    But unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."   Luke 13:3b
•        We must turn to Someone --- Turn to Jesus Christ; trust only Jesus Christ
(The Bible tells us that)   "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that he was buried, and that He rose again on
the third day according to the Scriptures."     1 Corinthians 15:3b - 4
"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved."    Romans 10:9

H is for HEAVEN
HEAVEN is Eternal Life.
•        We have HEAVEN Here on Earth
"I have come that they may have life and that they might have it more abundantly."   John 10:10b

•        We have the promise of HEAVEN in the 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

So HOW?
How can a person have God's Forgiveness, Heaven, Eternal Life and Jesus as a personal Savior and Lord? By praying this
Salvation Prayer from your Heart:

Salvation Prayer
"Dear Lord, I admit that I am a sinner and in a need of Savior. I believe that You died on the cross
for my sins and that You arose from the grave. I now ask You to forgive me of my sins and to
save my soul." Amen

Rejoice
We rejoice in your new life in Christ. Please call us at (336) 697-9634 and tells us about your
decision. Calvary Baptist Church is ready to help you grow in your faith through our Bible studies,
ministries, and missions.