IF YOU SHOULD DIE TODAY WHERE WOULD YOU SPEND ETERNITY?
No one likes to think about death, but death comes to everyone. The word says -
"And as it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgment" Hebrews 9:27 Since death is so certain, you must prepare to meet God. According to God's word you must spend eternity in one of two places, either in Heaven or in Hell. "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment (Hell): but the righteous into life eternal" (heaven). Matthew 25:46
EVERY PERSON BORN INTO THE WORLD INHERITED A SINFUL NATURE.
"...and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others" Epesians 2:3 "Wherefore, as by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." Romans 5:12 "Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me" Psalms 51:5 " The heart is deceitful above all thing, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9
THE SINFUL NATURE PRODUCES ALL KINDS OF EVIL DEEDS.
"For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: all these evil things come from within, and defile the man. Mark 7:21-23
You must admit you are a sinner. Admit it to yourself and admit it to God. There is absolutely no chance for you to be saved from hell unless you know that you are a sinner. God's word declares it, you must believe it!
Because you are a sinner you are destined for hell for all eternity.
"For the wages of sin is death..." Romans 6:23
"...and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death." James 1:15
THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SAVE YOURSELF.
You cannot be good enough. "...there is none that doeth good, no, not one." Romans 3:12 You cannot be saved by keeping the law. Joining the church and being baptized will not even help save you. " By the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." Galatians 2:16 You are helpless. You cannot save yourself.
HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL.
In spite of your sin, God loves you and has done everything necessary for your salvation. "For when we were yet without strength (helpless), in due time Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:6 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the spirit." I Peter 3:18
JUST BELIEVING INTELLECTUALLY THAT YOU ARE A SINNER, THAT GOD LOVES YOU AND THAT CHRIST DIED FOR YOU
IS NOT ENOUGH.
You must apply this to yourself personally by repenting and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as your own Savior. Repentance is "a change of mind" brought to your heart by the Holy Spirit through God's word that causes you to turn from your sins, dead religion and works, to trust Christ alone. "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." Luke 13:3 "But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." John 1:12 "...all men are commanded to repent and therefore can." Acts 17:30
DON'T PUT THIS OFF - DO IT NOW!
"...Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." II Corinthians 6:2 "Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13 "...All men can be saved." I Timothy 2:4-6 Wherever you are right now, tell God you are a lost sinner, ask Him to forgive you of your sin and receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. Claim salvation by faith. "for by grace ye are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God: not of works, lest any man boast" Ephesians 2:8-9
YOU MAY PRAY THIS SIMPLE PRAYER MEANING IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART.
"Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner, but I am sorry for my sins. I believe that the Lord Jesus died for me and with all my heart I turn from my sin and receive Him as my Savior right now. Thank you, Lord, for saving me! Amen."
Welcome to;
The Fellowship of the Unashamed
I am part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed."
The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made. I am a disciple of
Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down,
back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present
makes sense, and my future is secure.
I am finished and done with low living, sight walking,
small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams,
chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position,
promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I now live by
presence, lean by faith, love by patience,
lift by prayer, and labor by power. My pace
is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my
road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few,
my guide is reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought,
compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back,
diluted, or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the
presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy,
ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander
in the maze of mediocrity.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until
Heaven returns, give until I drop, preach until all know,
and work until He comes. and when He comes to get
His own, He will have no problem recognizing me.
My colors will be clear.
I am not ashamed of the gospel...Romans 1:16