It’s All About Faith

F is for Forgiveness

Everyone has sinned and needs God’s forgiveness.

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

God’s forgiveness is in Jesus only

Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sin, according to the riches of His grace.”

A is for available

God’s forgiveness is available for all.

John 3:16 “God so loved the world in this way; He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”

God’s forgiveness is available but not automatic.

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord! will enter the kingdom of heaven.”

I is for Impossible

According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own.

Ephesians 2:8-9 ”For by grace are you saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift-not from works, so that no one can boast.”

So how can a sinful person have eternal life and enter heaven?

T is for TURN

Question: If you were driving down the road and someone asked you to turn, what are they asking you to do? (Change direction)

Turn means repent

Turn away from sin and self.

Luke 13:3 “Unless you repent, you will all perish as well.”

Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord.

John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Here is the greatest news of all.

Romans 10:9-10 “If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation.

What happens if a person is willing to repent of their sins and confess Christ?

H is for HEAVEN

Heaven is a place where we live with God forever.

John 14:3 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.”

Eternal life begins with Jesus.

John 10:10 “I have come that you may have life and have it in abundance.”

H can also stand for HOW

How can a person have God’s forgiveness, eternal life, and heaven? By trusting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Understanding all that we have shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting in Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? If you are reading this and would like to talk to someone about this step of salvation, please call the church office (482-2111) and they will put you in touch with someone who can assist you in this area.