Have you heard the Good News?
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You can know for sure that you are going to Heaven when you die!
When asked the question, "Where will you
spend an eternity," most people say they "hope" or "think" they'll spend it in
Heaven. They're not positive where they will go. 1 John 5: 12-13 says, "He
who has the Son has life; and he who does not have the Son of God does not have
life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so
that you may know that you have eternal life."
It is a common misconception that by being baptized or doing good works, you
will be guaranteed a place in Heaven. Jesus said in John 3: 3, "Verily,
verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the
kingdom of God."
It is not what we have done, but what God has done for us that will secure our
salvation. Ephesians 2:8 says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." Eternal life, or salvation,
is a free gift from God -- you can't earn it.
It takes more than just believing there is a God to secure salvation. The Bible says that even the demons in hell believe there is a God, and yet, they will not be saved. The answer is in Romans 10:9 and 10; "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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Salvation comes through believing that Jesus is the Son of God and confessing Him as Lord.
If you believe Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for your sins and rose again, you can know for sure that you'll go to Heaven. If you pray the prayer below, and mean it with your heart, you will be saved and know that you have eternal life.
Pray this prayer. . .
"God in Heaven, I know I'm a sinner and I need Your help. I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins and God raised Him from the dead. Jesus, right now I open my heart and invite You to come in. Make Yourself real to me. Take control of my life. Keep me from evil and make me the person You want me to be. Be my Lord and Savior. Amen"
If
you prayed that prayer for the first time today, we would like to send you a
free mini-book that will help you understand the new life in Christ. Please send
us an email with your name and address, and we will send it to you.
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If you prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and believe it with your heart then this is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should: Read “What’s Next” on teaching page then:
1.) Read your Bible every day to get to know Christ better. (2 Tim 2:15, 2 Tim 3:15)
2.) Talk to God in prayer every day. (1 Thess 5:17, Luke 18:1,1 Tim 2:8)
3.) Find a Church the will mentor and
mature you in Christ, (you are always welcome here at "The Word
Training Center"
then be water baptized, and seek the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Heb 10:25)
4.) Tell others about Christ. (Mark 16:15-16)
5.) Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached. (Phil 2:1-6)
6.) As Christ's representative in a needy world, demonstrate your new life by your love and concern for others.(1 Peter 1:22)
Hallelujah,
YOU are saved! Heaven is rejoicing with you!!
and let us know of your salvation so we can rejoice with you
and send you some good beginning growth resources:
Please register your salvation with the
Word Training Center by emailing
us!.
Read “What’s Next” on teaching page.
Pastor's Randy and Marion Mattern
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