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Q uestion #1

YESNO

I HOPE SOIM NOT SURE

Do you believe that you will go to heavenwhen you die?

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Q uestion #2

Trying to keep the 10 commandments (James 2:10)Going to church (Titus 3:5)Believing in God (James 2:19)Being basically a good person (Romans 3:12)

Doing the best I can (Matt 5:48)Not hurting anyone ( Matt 5:21-22)Other:_______________________________________

How Do You Think You Can Get to Heaven?

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This may surprise you, but according to the

Bible, none of the answers printed on theprevious page will get someone in to heaven.1John 5:13

Lets see why none of the previous

answers why get someone in to heaven.

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F irst, Lets consider some very importantQ

uestions.

Q . What kind of words would you use

to describe God?GreatLoving

KindF orgivingPerfect

All Powerful All Knowing

F aithfulMercifulCompassionateOther_______________

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Basically goodRighteousKindGiving

Loving

Destructive

UnfaithfulProudGreedySelfishOther______________

Q . Next, what kind of words would youuse to describe man?

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The Bibles Conclusion

SINFUL MAN COULD NEVER LIVE WITH A HOLY GOD,NOT EVEN FOR A SECOND. I Ps 2:5, I Jn. 1:5

It is impossible for aperfect God

Totally good perfectlyholy 100% righteousunable to lie

To live with this kind of sinful man:

Not goodUnholyDisobedientDishonest

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The Problem

God determined the just punishment for sin was death (Eternal separation fromHis presence.) Ez. 18:4, Isa. 59:2

Since ALL men have Sinn ed , they Alldeserve to be punished. Rom 3:23 But Goddid not want to send man to hell. II Peter 3:9

Q . In light of this problem, how can youget to Heaven?

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The Solution

God devised a plan that placed the deathpenalty for sin upon the only person inthe universe who could take mans place.

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The Solution

GOD HIMSEL F , THE LORD JESUSCHRIST. Heb 2:9, John 1:1, 14

Though Jesus didnt deserve it, hesuffered and died on the cross in our place, providing the only way for

mankind to have eternal life and go toheaven.John 17:3 II Cor 5:21, John 14:8

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The Solution

Christs death and resurrection enable usto be forgiven for our sins and gives usthe power to no longer be controlled bysin. I John 3:8, John 1:12

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Conclusion

God will ONLY give eternal life to those who:

A. Are sorry for their sins. 2 Cor 7:10B. Are willing to turn away from their sins.

Acts 3:19

C. Have faith (completely trust) in JesusChrist. Eph 2:8-9

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Conclusion

When you turn from your sins and trust inJesus, there will be a supernatural

change in your heart which the Biblecalls, being B or n Again . John 3:3

Our good works will never get us into heaven.Titus 3:5

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How to be Saved

In order to receive what Jesus Christ hasdone for You. You must willingly :

1. Stop trusting in your own efforts toplease God and begin to trust in whatJesus Christ has already done. Pro. 28:26,Pro 3:5-6

2. Ask Him to forgive You for your sins.I John 1:9

3. Invite him to come and live inside of you . Rev. 3:20

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How to be Saved

4 . Ask Him to take His rightful place asLord and God of your Life . Rom 10:9-10,Phil 2:11

5. Turn away from whatever the Bible saysis sin . (This is only possible after Christhas come to live inside of you.) Acts 3:19,Jn 1:12

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Are You willing to turn away from Your sins and completely trust in JesusChrist?

If not, what stops you?

You may invite Jesus to come and liveinside of you by sincerely praying thefollowing prayer. (Please do this outloud) Romans10:9-10

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Dear GodThank you for sendingJesus Christ to die for my sinsIConfess Jesus as my Lordthe boss of my lifeI will do what your Bible SaysIbelieve in my heart...that you raisedJesus from the deadThank you that I

am nowborn again of your SpiritAndI will live with you forever.

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1. Spend time each day praying andworshipping God.

2. Daily Read the Bible (Begin with the Gospelof John)

3. F ind a church that teaches the Bible as100% the Word of God, and helps you tounderstand and obey and talk to God

yourself.

In order for your new spirit to grow, it isimportant that you:

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4 . Begin to make friends with Christians your age who love God be baptized in water like

Jesus.

5. Tell other people about the new spirit Godgave you today.

In order for your new spirit to grow, it isimportant that you: