Sunday, April 10, 2011

Do you want to go to heaven?

Everyone has a chance to go to heaven when they make a decision to follow Christ.

Often the term used when making this decision as an adult is Born Again.

How could someone be born again?

This was a question I have heard multiple times and even a religious leader (Nicodemus) asked Jesus this question.

Jesus replied in John 3:7-8…

“You should not be surprised at my saying, “You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Nicodemus still didn’t understand.

Jesus goes on in verse 11…

“Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.”

He goes on and tells this in verse 16…

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Everyone has to make a decision to believe what Jesus did was true or false.

The one’s that believe receive eternal life.

I have heard many times, “I know I am going to hell.”

God did not come to tell us all the wrong we have done through Jesus.

He gives us life, hope, and forgives when we believe.

Jesus did not come to send people to hell.

He came to die for our sins, mistakes and whatever else we feel keeps us from going to heaven.

This is for everyone.

If you don’t believe this, you are worthy.

Jesus did this especially for you.

All you have to do is believe.

Believe Jesus is the Christ, son of the living God.

Accept him as your personal Lord and savior.

This is the first step towards eternal life.

It’s not rocket science.

Jesus tried not to make this complicated.

Do you want to go to heaven?

This decision is not made through being baptized as an infant.

You have to be old enough to make the decision for yourself.

Heaven is there for you.

The choice is yours whether you want to go to heaven or not.

It’s through this faith in Jesus.

Have a great day.