Ask yourself this question: In your opinion, what do you think it takes to get to heaven?
This is what the Bible says:
To
get to heaven, you must KNOW GOD.
To be sure you are going to heaven, it is essential that you know God in a personal relationship.
Without this relationship, you are completely separated from God. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
You NAME JESUS AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
You
must believe that Jesus is who He said He is-God's Son. As the perfect, sinless Son of God, only Jesus can forgive your sin.
(Romans 10:9-10)
You have to OWN UP TO YOUR SIN.
Take personal responsibility for your sin and confess it to God. He will
hear your prayer and forgive you of your sin. Forgiveness is a free gift-all you have to do is ask. (Romans 6:23; Ephesians
2:8-9; 1 John 1:9-10)
Then you have to WALK A DIFFERENT DIRECTION.
The Bible calls this turning away from your sinful choices
and lifestyle repentance. To repent really just means to go in a different direction. As a Christian, you will want to
live differently. (Luke 13:3; Ephesians 5:8)
And remember NEVER DOUBT THAT GOD LOVES YOU.
You can be certain that God loves
you and that He has forgiven your sin. He wants you to know, beyond any doubt, that you will spend eternity with Him in heaven. (John 3:16; 1 John 5:13)
If you are ready, then ask God to come into your life and save you. Your prayer should go something
like this:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You in a personal relationship. I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways.
I know that You died for my sin and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from
my sin and ask You into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You
and makes You known to others. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen
After you have received Christ into
your life, tell another Christian about the important decision you made. Follow Christ in believer's baptism and church membership.
Seek opportunities to grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming a part of His church and a Bible study class
a church has just for you. You will find others who will love and support you.