74q: Roman's Road

Will you go to heaven when you die?

1. Realize your current condition.

“As it is written: ‘There is no one righteous, not even one.’” Romans 3:10

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

2. Understand what God requires as payment for sin.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

3. Realize that Jesus died in our place.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

4. Call on Jesus for salvation.

“For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’” Romans 10:13

5. Take God at His word and believe His promise for salvation

“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” Romans 10:9,10

Now, pray and admit to God that you have sinned and fallen short of His standards. Tell Him that you would like to place your trust for salvation solely on the fact that Jesus is Lord and died for you on the cross. Now, thank Him for giving you eternal life, and for allowing Jesus to take your death penalty upon Himself!

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