My friend, whether you realize it or not, this is the most important question you will ever answer — Are you sure about your eternity? Up until this point you may not have given it much thought, but one day you will stand before the Lord and give an answer to this question whether you are ready or not. Will it be too late?

If you would like to know how to become a Christian:

1. REALIZE THAT EVERYONE IS A SINNER

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)

No one is good enough to go to Heaven on his own merit or good deeds. No matter how much good we have done, the Bible tells us that in the eyes of God “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.” Even at my best, I am unworthy of Heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ourselves: it is the gift of God:  Not of works, lest any man should boast.”  A gift cannot be earned or worked for. It must simply be recieved at the hands of the one who bought and paid for it. 

2. REALIZE THE PENALTY FOR SIN

For the wages of sin is death… (Romans 6:23a)

When we go to our places of employment, we earn a paycheck for the work that we have done. God says that because of my sin I have earned spiritual death, which is eternal separation from God. This separation will take place in Hell, which Revelation tells us is a “lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:14-15 – And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.  This is the second death.  And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”) You might say, “How can a loving God send anyone to such a place?” While God does not want anyone to go to Hell, He cannot allow our sin to go unpunished. However, He does love you and that is why He has made a way for your sins to be forgiven.

3. BELIEVE CHRIST DIED FOR YOU

But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

In spite of our sin, God loved us so much that he sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross to pay for our sins so we wouldn’t have to die and go to Hell to pay for them ourselves. Jesus is the only who has ever lived a perfect, sinless life on Earth.  Therefore, He is the only perfect Substitute who could die in our place.  What a relief to know that we don’t have to bear our sin debt alone. Jesus Christ can do for us what we are unable to do for ourselves — He can forgive our sin and grant us an eternal home in Heaven. 

4. TRUST CHRIST ALONE AS YOUR SAVIOR

…but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23b)

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (Romans 10:9)

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

Everlasting life was purchased by Jesus Christ on the cross and He offers salvation as a free gift to all those who call upon him by faith. Jesus died so you wouldn’t have to die and go to Hell.  Jesus rose again to give you eternal life – the opportunity to live with Him forever in Heaven. If you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and that He arose again on the third day, you can be saved from Hell today and on your way to Heaven when you die!

5. NOW PRAY AND ASK JESUS TO BE YOUR SAVIOR

Confess that you are a sinner, and ask God to forgive you of your sins. Believe that Jesus died and rose from the grave after 3 days, and receive God’s free gift of salvation.

It’s not a prayer that saves you.  It’s you trusting Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, as your our only way to Heaven.  Prayer just lets God know that you’re serious.  

If you would like to trust Jesus Christ right now as your personal Saviour, you can pray something like this, “Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I deserve to die and go to Hell.  But I believe that you died on the cross to pay for my sins.  I believe that you rose again to give me eternal life and a home in Heaven.  Right now, I ask you, Jesus, to come into my heart, forgive me of all of my sins,  save my soul from Hell, and take me to Heaven when I die.  I’m trusting you and you only as my personal Saviour, as my only way to Heaven.  Thank you for saving me.  In Jesus name, Amen.”

If you just trusted Jesus as your Saviour, please let us know.  We would love to help you as a church family to grow in your new-found faith.

If you have any further questions or would like to talk to someone concerning this important matter of salvation, please contact us, as well.

We would love to help you answer the question, “Are you sure?”