Post by futureadvantage on Sept 18, 2006 1:23:21 GMT -5
FAITH
Many churches are using the word FAITH as a tool
to share and lead a person to a saving grace in
Jesus Christ.
F = Forgiveness and we cannot have eternal life and
heaven without God's forgiveness.
The Bible book Ephesians Says: In Him (meaning Jesus
Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the
forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches
of His Grace. Ephesians 1:7
* forgiveness is NOT based on what we have done, how
good we are, or how sincere we are.
* forgiveness is based on the SACRIFICE that Jesus
Christ made for our sins when He dies on the cross.
* It is by Jesus' Blood, and His blood alone. that we
may be forgiven.
* It is through Him that a person can experience the
JOY of being forgiven.
A = Available
Forgiveness is available to all--But not automatic.
For God so loved the world (you and I) that He gave
His only begotten Son, that whomever believes-in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
God's love is available to all, but it is NOT automatic.
Matthew 7:21a says, "Not everyone who says to Me, Lord,
shall enter the kingdom of Heaven"
It is important to realize that God's forgiveness is not
automatic. He made it available at great cost, through
the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. The key here is the
fact that NOT EVERYONE will choose to accept His Free and
Great Gift.
*Do you believe the only way to God is through Jesus?
* Is there a point or time in life you have asked Jesus
to be your Savior and Lord?
I = Impossible
It is impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven.
Why? Because of who God is and who we are.
God is Love, He loves us so much that He gave His Son.
For God so loved the world (you and I) that He gave
His only begotten Son, that whomever believes in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
God is also just
Not only is God loving, He is also righteous. Because
He is Just, god cannot accept sinfulness--and by nature
we all are sinful creatures. James 2:13 affirms that
the judgment of God on lost man is without mercy
James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to one who
has shown no mercy.
God cannot allow sin into Heaven because of His Love
and because he is just, nor can he allow man into
Heaven because who he (man) is.
Romans 3:23 teaches of man's nature: For all have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
THIS SHOULD MAKE YOU AND I TO ASK:
But how can a sinful person enter Heaven, where God
allows no sin?
the good news is that God desire to have a relationship
with you and I, He choose to intervene, by sending Jesus
to us and offer redemption through His Blood.
That means we are to repent
T = Turning
Turning from sin and self and turn to Jesus Christ only.
In Him are we to place our trust.
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and turn again, that your sins
may be blotted out.
We are to turn from sin and self (repent) and turn to
Jesus Christ only to be forgiven and to receive heaven
and life everlasting.
H = Heaven
Heaven is eternal life.
If a person trust in Jesus Christ and receives Him as
Savior, they will receive eternal life and Heaven.
Heaven is both HERE and HEREAFTER.
Here reflect the life that God has for us right now.
The thief (Satan) comes only to steal, kill, and
destroy. I (Jesus Christ) come that they (you and I)
may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
That abundant life is a complete and fulfilled life,
being lived to the highest potential. Does that mean
there will not be times of sorrow, disappointment, trails,
or defeat, no...But in him all is joy.
Abundant life does mean that we will have the God who
created us to personally nature and direct our lives.
Abundant Life also refers to the Hereafter the future life
in Heaven with God.
For if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again
so that where I am you shall be also. John 14:3
H also represents the word HOW?
Pray to receive Christ.
Pray for commitment/re-commitment
Pray to find a Bible Teaching Church
Become a member of the local church
Be Baptized
Be active in ministry
Got questions ask.
Many churches are using the word FAITH as a tool
to share and lead a person to a saving grace in
Jesus Christ.
F = Forgiveness and we cannot have eternal life and
heaven without God's forgiveness.
The Bible book Ephesians Says: In Him (meaning Jesus
Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the
forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches
of His Grace. Ephesians 1:7
* forgiveness is NOT based on what we have done, how
good we are, or how sincere we are.
* forgiveness is based on the SACRIFICE that Jesus
Christ made for our sins when He dies on the cross.
* It is by Jesus' Blood, and His blood alone. that we
may be forgiven.
* It is through Him that a person can experience the
JOY of being forgiven.
A = Available
Forgiveness is available to all--But not automatic.
For God so loved the world (you and I) that He gave
His only begotten Son, that whomever believes-in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
God's love is available to all, but it is NOT automatic.
Matthew 7:21a says, "Not everyone who says to Me, Lord,
shall enter the kingdom of Heaven"
It is important to realize that God's forgiveness is not
automatic. He made it available at great cost, through
the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. The key here is the
fact that NOT EVERYONE will choose to accept His Free and
Great Gift.
*Do you believe the only way to God is through Jesus?
* Is there a point or time in life you have asked Jesus
to be your Savior and Lord?
I = Impossible
It is impossible for God to allow sin into Heaven.
Why? Because of who God is and who we are.
God is Love, He loves us so much that He gave His Son.
For God so loved the world (you and I) that He gave
His only begotten Son, that whomever believes in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
God is also just
Not only is God loving, He is also righteous. Because
He is Just, god cannot accept sinfulness--and by nature
we all are sinful creatures. James 2:13 affirms that
the judgment of God on lost man is without mercy
James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to one who
has shown no mercy.
God cannot allow sin into Heaven because of His Love
and because he is just, nor can he allow man into
Heaven because who he (man) is.
Romans 3:23 teaches of man's nature: For all have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
THIS SHOULD MAKE YOU AND I TO ASK:
But how can a sinful person enter Heaven, where God
allows no sin?
the good news is that God desire to have a relationship
with you and I, He choose to intervene, by sending Jesus
to us and offer redemption through His Blood.
That means we are to repent
T = Turning
Turning from sin and self and turn to Jesus Christ only.
In Him are we to place our trust.
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and turn again, that your sins
may be blotted out.
We are to turn from sin and self (repent) and turn to
Jesus Christ only to be forgiven and to receive heaven
and life everlasting.
H = Heaven
Heaven is eternal life.
If a person trust in Jesus Christ and receives Him as
Savior, they will receive eternal life and Heaven.
Heaven is both HERE and HEREAFTER.
Here reflect the life that God has for us right now.
The thief (Satan) comes only to steal, kill, and
destroy. I (Jesus Christ) come that they (you and I)
may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
That abundant life is a complete and fulfilled life,
being lived to the highest potential. Does that mean
there will not be times of sorrow, disappointment, trails,
or defeat, no...But in him all is joy.
Abundant life does mean that we will have the God who
created us to personally nature and direct our lives.
Abundant Life also refers to the Hereafter the future life
in Heaven with God.
For if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again
so that where I am you shall be also. John 14:3
H also represents the word HOW?
Pray to receive Christ.
Pray for commitment/re-commitment
Pray to find a Bible Teaching Church
Become a member of the local church
Be Baptized
Be active in ministry
Got questions ask.