There is a word that can be used to answer this question: FAITH.  Each letter in the word FAITH stands for something that will help you remember how the Bible answers this question. 

F is for FORGIVENESS

We cannot have eternal life and Heaven without God’s forgiveness.

In Him [meaning Jesus] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7, NIV)

A is for AVAILABLE

Forgiveness is AVAILABLE FOR ALL.

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. (John 3:16, NIV)

Forgiveness is NOT AUTOMATIC.

Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 7:21, NIV)

I is for IMPOSSIBLE

It is impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven.

GOD IS – LOVE (John 3:16)

GOD IS – JUST   

For judgment is without mercy. (James 2:13, NKJV)

MAN IS SINFUL

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23, NIV)

Question: So how can a sinful person enter Heaven, where God allows no sin?

T is for TURN

Question: If you were driving in one direction and someone asked you go a different direction, what would he or she be asking you to do?  (Change direction or Turn)

TURN FROM SOMETHING – sin and self

But unless you repent, you too will all perish. (Luke 13:3, NIV)

Repent simply means to turn. Also,

TURN TO SOMEONE – trust Christ only.

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NIV)

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. (Romans 10:9, NIV)

H is for HEAVEN

Heaven is eternal life:

HERE

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10, NIV)

HEREAFTER

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:3, NIV)

HOW?

Another way of thinking about FAITH is this: 

Forsaking All I Trust Him.

Understanding what was just shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting in Christ as your personal Savior and LORD?  If so, consider praying the following to the LORD Jesus who so earnestly desires that you be forgiven and have eternal life:

Dear Jesus:

I know that I am a sinner and cannot save myself.  Thank You for dying for my sins.  I believe that You rose from the grave. So I ask You to forgive me and be my LORD and Savior. Help me to never be ashamed of You! Amen.

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