Faith Presentation

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven?

We'd like to share with you how the Bible answers that question, ok? There is a word that can be used to answer this question, it is F-A-I-T-H.

F is for Forgiveness

• We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God's forgiveness. The Bible says in Ephesians 1:7 that "In Him (meaning Jesus) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins"

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
• But not Automatic - "Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven" - Matthew 7:21

I is for Impossible

It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven.

• God is Love - "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
• God is Just - "For judgement is without mercy" - James 2:13
• Man is sinful - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23

But how can a sinful person enter heaven, where God allows no sin?

T is for Turn

If you were driving down the road and someone asked you to turn, what would they be asking you to do? Change directions (maybe even stop and ask for directions!).

The Bible uses the word "repent" to mean turn.

• We turn FROM something - sin and self - "But unless you repent you will all likewise perish" - Luke 13:3
• We turn TO someone, we trust Christ only. The Bible tells us that - "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures" - I Corinthians 15:3-4

"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" (go to heaven) - Romans 10:9

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 10:10

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

If you would like to learn more about this Faith presentation, about God or Jesus, or about becoming a Christian, we invite you to come to one of our Sunday morning worship celebrations at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, or call the church office at 687-0337 and ask for someone trained in Faith to talk to you.

We also have small group Bible Studies every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. where you can learn more in-depth concepts, ask questions, and get to know each other better. We also have great youth Bible Studies on Sunday nights, men's and ladies' Bible Studies on Monday nights, morning Ladies' Bible Studies, and Bible Studies and activities for all ages on Wednesday nights. We'd love to share with you!

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