Have you discovered the pleasure of knowing God here and now? Are you sure that you will be with Him in eternity? Some continually dismiss these thoughts, believing that, if there is any truth to this God story, they will get around to it later, but some never do. People die unexpectedly every day. “Ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. (James 4:14).”
In light of the unpredictable ups and downs of life, and what might be an untimely end, maybe you would do well to consider your relationship with God now. If you hope to spend eternity in heaven, how do you expect to get there? Some plan to go to heaven as a result of what they have done (i.e. baptism, church attendance, good deeds, etc.). Others plan to go to heaven as a result of what has been done for them. Most of the world’s population, and all but one of the world’s religions are in the first category; they believe and teach that if one does enough good, God will accept him. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Only biblical Christianity teaches that salvation is “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy… (Titus 3:5a).” It is “Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:9).” The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God, and like any gift, when you try to earn it, it ceases to be a gift.
Jesus, the Son of God, left heaven to die on a cross and pay the penalty for your sins. He was buried, but rose again on the third day, and is alive to offer you His blood bought forgiveness as a gift from God. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16).” Salvation can be yours through dependence upon what Christ has done for you! He is the only Way!