How to get to heaven when you die

[XFRODOBAGGINS]

ARE YOU 100% SURE THAT IF YOU DIED TODAY THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN?

If you are willing to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior please pray this right now, from your heart to God,

"Dear LORD JESUS, I believe that YOU died on the Cross and Rose from the dead for my sins. I ask you to come into my heart and forgive me for my sins, take me to heaven when I die. I now receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus holy name, Amen."

If you prayed that prayer from your heart to God, and meant it with all of your heart, you are now a child of God and will go to heaven when you die.

1. REALIZE THAT YOU ARE A SINNER AND IN NEED OF A SAVIOR:

Ro 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"

Ro 3:10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"

This all began with the story of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. God created them perfect, there was no death or sorrow. God told them not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They disobeyed God and as a result, sin entered into the world. The pain which this world sees is the result of sin.

2. BECAUSE OF OUR SINS, WE DIE BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY, BUT GOD SENT HIS SON TO TAKE OUR PUNISHMENT AND GIVE US A CHANCE NOT TO HAVE TO GO TO HELL.

Ro 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Ro 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Every person who has ever lived is a sinner and is not righteous because we do bad things. A sin is a crime against God, just as if you steal something at the store, it is punishable by going to jail. It's the same thing with sin. Even if we lie one time, the punishment is hell, which is a prison for those who commit crimes against God. No matter how well you live your life from then on, you have already committed a sin which will be punished if you are not pardoned. If you commit a crime, and then live as a good citizen you still will go to jail for the crime you committed. Right? Just as the president can pardon a crime so you won't go to jail, Jesus can pardon your sins so that you do not go to hell, and can go to heaven when you die.

3. IF WE WILL ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS OUR LORD WITH OUR MOUTHS AND BELIEVE IN OUR HEARTS THAT HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD, BY DOING THIS WE ARE RECEIVING HIM:

Ro 10:9,10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

Joh 1:12 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: {power: or, the right, or, privilege
(KJV)

You cannot get to heaven by being a good person, going to church, baptism or any other way other than by turning to Jesus and asking Him to forgive you for your sins and save you. While these are good things to do, some people believe that they will get to heaven if they do these things, but the bible says that there is only one way to heaven and that is through receiving what Jesus Christ did on the cross for you.

Will you do that today? If you will, you can be 100% sure that you will go to heaven when you die.

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS AND ROSE FROM THE DEAD FOR YOUR SINS? DO YOU ACCEPT WHAT HE DID FOR YOU TO PAY FOR YOUR SINS?

4. If you are willing to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior please pray this right now, from your heart to God,

"Dear LORD JESUS, I believe that YOU died on the Cross and Rose from the dead for my sins. I ask you to come into my heart and forgive me for my sins, take me to heaven when I die. I now receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus holy name, Amen."

If you prayed that prayer from your heart to God, and meant it with all of your heart, you are now a child of God and will go to heaven when you die.

Now that you are on your way to heaven, you should attend a bible believing church and follow in baptism.

 

[Scott Stone]

I know that a lot of people will disagree with me, but this is probably not appropriate on this forum. I would no tthink that it was appropriate if it was from my religion, either.

 

[Larry L.]

I what ever floats ones boat,the powerwashing Gods doesn't really care what religion ones from as long as its not done judging dirt from grime.The powerwashing Gods knows they are several different types of dirt which makes forth many types of grime for people to choose which dirt they like better....huh...my grasshopper can out jump your grasshopper and he's yeller in color.

 

[Stan]

What is a bible believing church?

 

[UPCC]

Oooooh...is that how. I'd been wondering how to get there but now that some guy I've never met over the internet told me I'm saved. WoooooHoooooo! [white]

 

[YVPW]

that's exactly how you get to Heaven, you have to be born of the Spirit. If talking about all sorts of junk about women and beer is ok, then why is talking about the most important thing you could ever hear so inappropriate? I already know the answer though, it's called sin, and man doesn't want to turn from there evil ways. I know that my name is in the Lamb's Book of Life, and I will spend eternity with him. I was filled with Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gave the utterance, Praise the name of Jesus!!

 

[XFRODOBAGGINS]

that's exactly how you get to Heaven, you have to be born of the Spirit. If talking about all sorts of junk about women and beer is ok, then why is talking about the most important thing you could ever hear so inappropriate? I already know the answer though, it's called sin, and man doesn't want to turn from there evil ways. I know that my name is in the Lamb's Book of Life, and I will spend eternity with him. I was filled with Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gave the utterance, Praise the name of Jesus!!

I am very happy to hear that you are a believer. If you want to copy and paste this tract, go right ahead. Thank you for your support.

 

[Scott Stone]

Well, you won't find me talking about chicks and beer. You also will notice that I was the first one to complain. Since I have worked as a missionary, I am pretty sure that I recognize proselitizing, and I found this particularly inappropriate, and one sects interpretation of salvation.
I find it particularly odd that you can say this little phrase and then go out and rape and murder someone and still be saved. I don't think that salvation is like that.

 

[Mark]

Scott,

If you really want to understand "salvation"
I have a friend who is the Pastor of a church in Phoenix
who could help.

 

[PressurePros]

Cleanliness is next to Godliness so you are preaching to the choir, my friend.

 

[XFRODOBAGGINS]

Well, you won't find me talking about chicks and beer. You also will notice that I was the first one to complain. Since I have worked as a missionary, I am pretty sure that I recognize proselitizing, and I found this particularly inappropriate, and one sects interpretation of salvation.
I find it particularly odd that you can say this little phrase and then go out and rape and murder someone and still be saved. I don't think that salvation is like that.

Wow. You are upset that I am sharing the gospel and you call yourself a Christian. What did you preach? Being nice to get to heaven. Don't kill anyone and you will get there. Need I remind you that Paul had murdered Christians and moses was also a murderer? They were forgiven from their sins because they repented. They turned to the Lord. Salvation is not good works.

Salvation comes when we realize that we are sinners, that we cannot be good enough to go to heaven on our own and put our faith in and on the one who is perfect and took your punishment for you upon Himself on the cross. That person was Jesus Christ. His shed blood paid for our sins alone. Being good won't get you into heaven.

Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.
(KJV)

No one is going to be in heaven and say that it was because they were good enough.

So your question is can a Christian murder and still get into heaven. That's a yes and no question. If you truly repent to the Lord, you are going to want to obey His commandments. However, if we fail we have an advocate

1Jo 2:1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
(KJV)

Do you believe God's word?

 

[PressurePros]

Is this Kirk Cameron?

 

[Larry L.]

Do you need to bring icewater to visit de twa

 

[Daniel Stapes]

Is this Kirk Cameron?

I respect the Lord but that is hilarious.

 

[Scott Stone]

then you could always take the perspective that you are posting since you posted it somewhere as your first post, just to show what you are about... I guess it all depends on your perspective. I live my religion, but I don't need to wear it on my sleeve to put myself above another.

Many Bible verses declare that Jesus came to take away the sins of the world (e.g., John 1:29; Matt. 26:28). The New Testament frequently refers to the grace of God and to salvation by grace (e.g., John 1:17; Acts 15:11; Eph. 2:8). But it also has many specific commandments on personal behavior, and many references to the importance of works (e.g., Matt. 5:16; Eph. 2:10; James 2:14–17). In addition, the Savior taught that we must endure to the end in order to be saved (see Matt. 10:22; Mark 13:13).



Thanks for the offer Mark, but, I think that I would challenge him a bit much, as soon as I ask him where he gets his authority from.

 

[grasshawg]

Scott, this IS a public forum, right? Filled with opinions of all those that come here. We've publicly chided people before for not respecting the opinions of others. All of us have. In addition, this was posted in the "Shoot the Bull" forum, which as it is explained in the forum summary, "open to anything other than work", which I believe the topic of religion falls into.
That being said, I also am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. It's nice to hear others not ashamed to say it publicly also.
Scott, you quote many important verses of scripture. You should know that NOT to tell others would be inappropriate.
Randy

 

[Daniel Stapes]

I also thought that was a strange response.

 

[XFRODOBAGGINS]

then you could always take the perspective that you are posting since you posted it somewhere as your first post, just to show what you are about... I guess it all depends on your perspective. I live my religion, but I don't need to wear it on my sleeve to put myself above another.

Many Bible verses declare that Jesus came to take away the sins of the world (e.g., John 1:29; Matt. 26:28). The New Testament frequently refers to the grace of God and to salvation by grace (e.g., John 1:17; Acts 15:11; Eph. 2:8). But it also has many specific commandments on personal behavior, and many references to the importance of works (e.g., Matt. 5:16; Eph. 2:10; James 2:14–17). In addition, the Savior taught that we must endure to the end in order to be saved (see Matt. 10:22; Mark 13:13).



Thanks for the offer Mark, but, I think that I would challenge him a bit much, as soon as I ask him where he gets his authority from.

Are you inplying that I don't live it? The point is that Christians are supposed to do good works yes, but Christians don't do good works to be saved/going to heaven, They do them because they are already saved/going to heaven.

Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {ordained: or, prepared
(KJV)

We are Created/born again unto good works. He creates a new Spirit in us and that spirit wants to good works, naturally. That part of us is perfect, yet we struggle with sin because of our sinful body. One day that too will be redeemed.

 

[Dan S]

X... I believe Scott is not saying you dont live it>> You did your job You may have sent some-body to heaven b/c of the prayer you posted.................>> Good Job.!!

Now stop feeding the fire , you will not get anywhere here.

This thread will create lots of arguments..............dont get sucked up in it.

Enjoy the BB and post more stuff then "how to get to heaven"

I think for the most part we all know how to get there it's living on this earth and the earthly things that makes us not quite a "good-boy".

x^-Chowa !!

 

[Dan S]

football season is getting closer!!!!!

there is a "chill" in the air...........

Sure hope BIG-BEN can throw !!