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True Salvation

I spoke about faith to begin with.  That was rather premature, though, wasn't it?  Is it enough to believe there is a God, to be saved?  No!  Not if you want a home in heaven.  Now, that's not just a Baptist belief (although I admit, I am Baptist!); but no, it's strictly a Bible-based belief.  God said it, therefore I believe it!  (In James 2:19 it says, "the devils [or demons] also believe, and tremble.")  Now, you can bet they're not going to be in heaven!  In John 14:6 it says, (and Jesus Christ is speaking), "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."  Jesus Christ is our only way to heaven!  But believing He exists, even believing that He came to this earth to die for our sin, isn't enough.  To have faith is not enough.  So what does God say we must do to be genuinely saved?   

God Wants you to Know…

  1. You are a sinner and cannot save yourself. 
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."  Romans 3:23
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us."  Titus 3:5
  1. Jesus Christ has already provided the way of salvation.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosover believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  John 3:16
"For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God."  1 Peter 3:18
  1. You must repent of your sins.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."  1 John 1:9
  1. Acceptance or refusal determines your destiny.
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not that Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."  John 3:36

God has promised In Romans 10:13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."  That is a promise, and God cannot lie!  If you should believe those things above, and call upon the Lord from the depth of your heart, then God promises to save you!  Please, if you have never done this before, would you consider it today.  There's no greater decision you can make…and it's a matter of all eternity!         
If you should make this decision, please feel free to email me.  Also, if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  I'd be glad to help in any way I can.


That you may know Him!
      Merle   
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