Directions to Heaven

Did you ever wonder who goes to heaven and how God decides? Let's first look at some facts.

Jesus Christ was with God the Father before the world was created. ¹ He became human and lived among humanity as Jesus of Nazareth. ² He came to show us what God the Father is like. ³ He lived a sinless life, ⁴ showing us how to live, and He died on a cross to pay for our sins. ⁵ God raised Him from the dead. ⁶

Jesus is the source of eternal life. Jesus wants to be the doorway to new life for you. In the Bible He was called the "Lamb of God". In the Old Testament, sacrifices were made for the sins of the people. Jesus became the sacrificial Lamb offered for your sin.

Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." He is waiting for you now.

• Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin.
• By faith receive Jesus Christ as God's Son and accept Jesus' gift of forgiveness from sin. He took the penalty for your sin by dying on the cross.
• Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

You may pray a prayer similar to this as you call on God to save you: Dear God, I know that You love me. I confess my sin and need of salvation. I turn away from my sin and place my faith in Jesus as my Savior and Lord. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."

After you hve received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a pastor or another Christian about your decision. Show others your faith in Christ by asking for baptism in your local church as a public expression of your faith.

¹ John 1:2, Genesis 1:1
² John 1:14, John 1:45
³ John 14:7-11
⁴ 2 Corinthians 5:21
⁵ Matthew 27:33-50, Mark 15:22-39, Luke 23:33-46, John 19:16-30
⁶ Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:5-6, Luke 24:1-7, John 20:6-7