In one word, you are saved by FAITH. Here is what this means: F is for Forgiveness We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God’s forgiveness – “In Him [meaning Jesus] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” Ephesians 1:7a A is for Available Forgiveness is: Available for All – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 But Not Automatic – “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 7:21a I is for Impossible It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. Because of who He is: God is loving and just. His judgment is against sin – “For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy.” James 2:13a Because of who we are: Every person is a sinner – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin? T is for Turn Turn means repent. Turn from something: sin and self – “But unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3b Turn to Someone: trust Christ only – “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 H is for Heaven Heaven is eternal life. Here – “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10b Hereafter – “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3 How? How can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Are you ready? If you truly believe in all these elements of FAITH, and if you are ready to surrender your life to Christ and follow him in obedience, then you pray something like the following in your own words: Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe 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 to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen. What comes next? If you prayed the prayer listed directly above and really meant it, then you have made a solemn promise to God. To keep that promise, you need to develop in maturity to the point where you can answer yes to the questions in PART 3 of the “Am I Really Saved Test” shown here. We have placed a series of seven lessons on this website. They are designed to help you start your new life as a Christian. You can read them by clicking here. Finally, would you like a copy of this document for future reference, or to share with a friend? We have prepared a version in pdf format – which can be saved to your hard drive, or read any time using the Adobe Reader, or printed out as you desire. You can obtain your copy by clicking here.