On a late night television show a popular playwright was asked whether making a lot of money concerned him. The studio audience went dead silent when he answered, "No... what does concern me is the fear of dying." Most of us, like the studio audience, are too uncomfortable with death to think clearly about our own eternal future. But the fact is that one day you and I will die. We can live in fear of the unknown or we can take a moment to consider what the Bible says about eternity. It may be the most important moment of our lives. First, let me ask you a simple question that will help you personally face the issue: If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity? Most people, when asked that question, say something like this: "I've led a pretty good life. I hope that I'd go to Heaven." But they're not really sure. Why are they willing to risk their future on wishful thinking when the Bible tells how they can know for sure where they will go after death? Perhaps because it's so humbling to face the fact that we are sinners in need of salvation. The Bible says that we are sinners because we all fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). In our natural state none of us is pure enough to enter Heaven. We need God's cleansing and forgiveness before we can come before Him. Entrance into Heaven is not based on what we have done, but on what God has done for us through Jesus Christ. The Bible says, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him" (John 3:36). Because our own anger is often selfish and mean, we may find it difficult to understand how a God of love can be angry. But God's anger is pure and just. As the supreme justice of the universe, He cannot allow sin to enter Heaven. That's why God sent His Son to take the punishment for our sins so that we should not have to face eternity in Hell separated from His blessings. Now let me ask you the same question again: If you died tonight, where would you spend eternity? Are you ready to stand before God with Christ as your Savior or are you willing to face His judgment alone? The choice is yours. If you choose God's way, you can pray something like this: "Lord, I am turning from my sin to Your forgiveness. Thank You that Christ died for me so that I can spend eternity with You." "He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24).

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—¿Es necesario que me convierta en protestante? —De ninguna manera. Yo no perdería el tiempo procurando convertirlo al protestantismo para que se salve. —Soy católico romano y tengo un amigo que es pentecostal. Tal vez usted crea que una de esas religiones nos puede salvar. —Le puedo asegurar que no es así. —Pero usted es protestante. Me resulta difícil entenderlo. ¿Entonces usted piensa que el protestantismo tampoco puede salvar? —¡Claro que no puede! Nadie puede salvarse por practicar ninguna religión, sea protestante o católica, sino sólo por medio de una fe personal en el Señor Jesucristo, el único Hijo de Dios. —¿Cómo podemos estar seguros de eso? —Leamos lo que enseña la Biblia acerca de Cristo: “La salvación no se encuentra en ningún otro, porque no hay otro nombre bajo el cielo dado a los hombres por el cual podamos ser salvos” (Hechos 4:12). “Lo llamarás Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados” (Mateo 1:21). Jesucristo mismo dijo: “Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida. Nadie viene al Padre sino por medio de mí” (Juan 14:6). —¿Entonces qué debo hacer? —“Todo el que invoque el nombre del Señor será salvo” (Romanos 10:13). “A todos los que lo recibieron, a los que creyeron en su nombre, les dio el derecho de llegar a ser hijos de Dios” (Juan 1:12). —Pero ¿me recibirá Cristo a mí? —Cristo dijo: “Al que viene a mí, no lo rechazaré” (Juan 6:37). Él lo ama tanto que hasta murió por usted. Cargó con los pecados de usted en la cruz del Calvario. Acéptelo. Confíe completamente en su muerte redentora en lugar de usted. Recíbalo ahora mismo como su Salvador. Él se compadecerá de usted y perdonará todos sus pecados. —Ahora creo que Cristo murió por mí; pero ¿qué debo hacer para recibirlo como mi Salvador? —Esta es una de las maneras en que puede orar: “Señor, sé que he pecado y que necesito tu perdón. Creo que moriste por mí y que resucitaste de entre los muertos. Te invito a entrar en mi vida para que seas mi Señor y Salvador.” ¿Quiere usted recibir a Cristo hoy mismo? —¡Sí! ¡Quiero recibirlo! —“Porque es por gracia que ustedes han sido salvados, por medio de la fe esto no de parte de ustedes, sino que es don de Dios, no por obras, para que nadie pueda jactarse” (Efesios 2:8-9). Usted también puede estar seguro de ser salvo si pone toda su confianza en Jesucristo. Crea “Crea en el Señor Jesús, y será salvo” (Hechos 16:31). Confiese sus pecados a Cristo “Porque hay un solo Dios y un solo mediador entre Dios y los hombres, Jesucristo hombre” (1 Timoteo 2:5). Confiese a Cristo ante los demás “Si confiesas con tu boca: ‘Jesús es Señor,’ y crees en el corazón que Dios lo resucitó de entre los muertos, serás salvo” (Romanos 10:9).

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Step 1: God’s Purpose: Peace & Eternal Life   God loves you, and He wants you to live in peace with Him and to receive eternal life.   The Bible Says... “...we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”         —Romans 5:1   “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 (NKJV)   “...but the gift of God is  eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” —Romans 6:23b     Since God planned for us to be at peace with Him and to have eternal life, why are many people not enjoying this experience?     Step 2: Our Problem: Sin & Separation   God did not make us robots to mindlessly love and obey Him. Instead He gave us a will and freedom of choice.       But, like Adam, we often choose to disobey God and go our own selfish ways (read Genesis chapters 2-3). This side of our nature is called sin, and it separates us from God. The Bible Says... “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God...the wages of sin is death.” —Romans 3:23; 6:23    “So [after Adam sinned] the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden...”           —Genesis 3:23a      “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have  hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” —Isaiah 59:2   Our sin separates us from God.     Step 3: God’s Remedy: The Cross   Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem of separation from God. He died on the cross and rose from the grave to pay the penalty for our sin—completely bridging the gap between us and God.   The Bible Says... “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”     —Romans 5:8   “Salvation is found in no one else,  for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”—Acts 4:12   “...God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, Himself man, is between them to bring them together...” —1 Timothy 2:5 (TLB)   “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word [Jesus] and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”    —John 5:24   God has provided the only way...and we must make the choice...   Step 4: Our Reponse: Receive Christ   We can receive Jesus Christ when we believe in His message and trust in Him alone to save us.   The Bible Says... “All the prophets testify about Him that every one who believes in Him [Jesus Christ] receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” —Acts 10:43   “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,  He gave the right to become children  of God.” —John 1:12   “[Jesus said] Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”        —John 14:1       How to Receive Christ:   1. Admit your need (I am a sinner). 2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent). 3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave. 4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.     (Receive Him as your Savior.)     What to Pray Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am sinful and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died to pay the penalty for my sin. I want to turn from my sin nature and follow You instead. I invite You to come into my heart and life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.       God’s Assurance: His Word If you sincerely prayed this prayer and asked Jesus Christ to come into your life, do you know what He has given you?   Your New Life When you receive Christ, you are born into God’s family through the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells every believer...this is called regeneration or “new birth.” God bless you as you begin your new life in Christ.   The Bible Says... “Everyone who calls  on the name of the  Lord will be saved.”—Romans 10:13   “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to seperate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:39     “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”        —Romans 5:1 “He who has the Son has life: he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life...”       —1 John 5:12-13 (NKJV)      

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