-All humans are born into sin. There are no exceptions. The Bible tells us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).
-There are no exceptions. The only one ever born who never sinned was the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
-1 John 1:8 tells us that "If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us".
- There must be a payment for sin.
-Because God is holy and just, He demands a payment or sacrifice for sin.
-He provided that sacrifice by giving His only Son Jesus as the sacrifice.
-Romans 6:23 says that, "...the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord".
-So, although all humans deserve death for our sins, God gave Christ as the pure, perfect sacrifce for our sins.
- How are our sins forgiven?
-Our sins are forgiven by Jesus. All we must do is confess that we are sinners.
-The Bible promises us that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness".
-Our sins are forgiven because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He was crucified, dead, and buried. The Bible testifies that He was also resurrected from the dead three days later, promising eternal life and forgiveness of sins for all who believe in Him.
- So, what must we do to go to Heaven?
-Believe!!!
-Salvation comes only by placing your faith in Jesus, God's Son.
-The Bible teaches us in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life".
-The only way to Heaven is by believing in Jesus.
-WE CAN'T EARN HEAVEN BY GOOD WORKS!!! We only are forgiven by God's grace and by placing our faith in Jesus.
-This is clearly taught in the book of Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast".
*All Bible verses came from the New American Standard Translation of the Bible
