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IF YOU DIED TODAY, WOULD YOU BE 100% CERTAIN THAT YOU WOULD GO TO HEAVEN?

My friend, that is the most important question you will ever face, yet sadly, many never stop to consider it. But the truth remains: one day your life on this earth will come to an end. Your heart will beat for the last time, your breath will cease, and in that moment you will step into eternity. The Bible says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Just as death is an appointment we cannot avoid, so too is the judgment that follows. Before that day arrives, there are a few very important things you need to know.

THE BIBLE SAYS WE ARE ALL SINNERS.

Romans 3:10 – “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”

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

Ecclesiastes 7:20 – “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.”

Romans 5:12 – “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”

THE BIBLE DEFINES SIN AS THE FOLLOWING.

“The transgression of the law.” – 1 John 3:4

“The thought of foolishness is sin.” – Proverbs 24:9

“To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” – James 4:17

“All unrighteousness is sin.” – 1 John 5:17

“Whatsoever is not of faith is sin.” – Romans 14:23

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A PENALTY FOR SIN?

That’s right. In the same way that a judge demands a penalty for crime, God demands a penalty for sin.

“For the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23)

But notice, this death is more than just physical, for the Bible also warns of a second death—eternal judgment—defined as being cast into the lake of fire:

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8). This is the final and eternal consequence for all who die in their sin.

HOW CAN A HOLY AND JUST GOD SHOW MERCY TO LOST SINNERS?

The truth is, God doesn’t want anyone to go to Hell, for the Bible declares in 2 Peter 3:9:

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Yet at the same time, God is perfectly holy and just, and as a perfect Judge, our sin must be punished. So this raises a question: How can a loving God extend mercy to lost sinners, while at the same time remain perfectly holy and just?

The answer is found in Romans 5:8:

“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

The Bible leaves no doubt: Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh. About 2,000 years ago, He came into this world, born of a virgin. He lived a perfect, sinless life for thirty-three and a half years. Toward the end of His life, He had a public ministry, but He was hated by many religious leaders who conspired against Him. They arrested Him on false charges, and though He was innocent, He was unjustly sentenced, beaten, and crucified on a cross. The Bible says that He died; He was buried; and three days later He rose again—victorious over sin, death, and the grave.

DO YOU KNOW WHY JESUS WENT THROUGH ALL THAT BLOODY MESS ON THE CROSS?

Remember, your sin is the problem—it is the reason you cannot go to Heaven, but the only thing that can wash away your sin is the blood of Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:9 - “Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”

It is through the Lord Jesus Christ alone—through His shed blood and His finished work on the cross—that a lost sinner can be redeemed, forgiven, and completely cleansed from all sin (Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 1:5). You see, this is what’s called the great exchange: though you are a sinner, He took your sin and your place upon that cross so that you might receive His righteousness and the free gift of eternal life.

ETERNAL LIFE IS A FREE GIFT RECEIVED BY FAITH.

Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Take a moment to notice the contrast between what sin earns (death) and what God freely gives through Jesus Christ (eternal life). Eternal life is a gift—and by definition, a gift isn’t something you work for; it’s something freely given.

Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Church membership, baptism, good works, or religious effort cannot save you. Only Jesus Christ can.

ACCEPTING THIS FREE GIFT IS AS SIMPLE AS ABC.

A. Admit to God that you are a sinner.

You stand guilty before a holy, righteous, and just God—a sinner in desperate need of a Savior.

B. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Believe that He died for your sins, that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. The Bible declares this to be the gospel by which you are saved.

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).

The fact is, it’s personal — He did that for you.

C. Call upon the name of the Lord.

Romans 10:8–10 says: “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

Romans 10:13 says: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Whosoever means you!!!

Right now, if you’ve never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and you would like to, simply go to God in prayer. If you’re not sure how to pray, you might pray something like this:

Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I ask You to forgive me for my sins, and with a humble heart I’m asking You to save me. I believe that Jesus Christ was my substitute, that He died on the cross for my sins, that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures. I place my faith solely in the Lord Jesus Christ—trusting what He did for me on the cross. Thank You for saving me, for forgiving my sins, and for the free gift of eternal life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

It’s important to understand these are not some magical words you repeat to get to Heaven. They are simply an example of what you might pray to God if you truly believe what the Lord Jesus Christ did for you on the cross and want to be saved.

If you have made the decision to get saved, Congratulations! That was the most important decision you could ever make. Because of that decision, you no longer have to worry about going to Hell—your eternal destiny is secure. You can rest on this promise:

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)

But don’t stop there—pass this tract to someone else—a friend, family member, a co-worker, anyone—so they too can know what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for them.

NOW THAT YOU ARE A BORN-AGAIN CHILD OF GOD, WHAT’S NEXT?

Join a good Bible-believing church.

God never intended the Christian life to be lived in isolation. Faithful fellowship with other believers provides accountability, encouragement, and sound teaching as you grow in the truth of God’s Word.

Speak with your pastor about water baptism.

Water baptism does not save you, but it is an act of obedience after salvation—an outward testimony of the inward work Christ has already done in your heart.

Study your King James Bible daily.

Spiritual growth comes through God’s Word. As you read, ask the Lord to teach you by His Spirit, for His Word is truth and is the means by which all believers mature (John 16:13; John 17:17; 1 Peter 2:2).

The Word of Truth

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

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