A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
There are big questions that haunt all of us. What happens when I die? Where will I spend eternity? The single most important question that you will ever answer is this: “If I were to die today, would I spend eternity in Heaven with God?” Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer to that question.
Recognize Your Condition
First, you are loved by God.
In the Bible we learn that God loves everyone regardless of their background, race, age or any other factor. God loves you and desires to have a personal relationship with you.
(Joh 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Second, everyone is a sinner.
(Rom 3:23) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
No one is perfect therefore no one is without sin. We have all broken God’s commandments. This is called sin. The Bible says that this separates us from God.
(Isa 59:1 -2) Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: (2) But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.>
Third, there is a price to be paid for sin.
The wages for sin is death. This includes eternal separation from God in a place called hell.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 6:23)
Finally, realize that Jesus died to pay for your sin.
The Bible teaches us that Jesus died on the cross, not for his sins, but for the sins of the whole world. If you believe on Him He can and will save you today and take you to heaven when you die. He has power over the grave as demonstrated in his resurrection.
(Rom 10:13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
(John 11:25) Jesus said…I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: