Am I good enough for heaven? Do you think you’re a good person? Most people do. Most try to do what’s right and live a good life. But, as much as we TRY to do good, no one is actually “good” at all, let alone good enough for heaven. We are all guilty of sin. “There is none righteous, no, not one:” (Ro. 3:10) Sin is breaking God’s law: “…sin is the transgression of the law.” (I Jn. 3:4) The Bible says “…there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.” (Ecc. 7:20) Not you, not me, not your neighbor, not even the person you most look up to is without sin. (Ro. 3:10, 23; 5:12-14, I Jn. 1:8, Is. 64:6)
Am I too bad for heaven? NO! You aren’t good enough to deserve heaven, but you aren’t too bad to get there. Jesus Christ, God’s son, provided the way to heaven despite our sin. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6) The Bible is clear: Jesus fully paid sin’s penalty when He died and rose again. You cannot sin enough to overcome Jesus’ payment. Jesus is merciful and forgiving and His love for us is proven by the reconciliation He made. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.” (Ro. 5:8-9)( Acts 4:2, II Tim. 1:9, I Cor. 6:9-11)
How can I get to heaven? The only way is by Jesus Christ. Realize you cannot earn heaven; believe Jesus died and rose again for your sin; accept His free gift of salvation. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation…For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Ro. 10:9-13) (Jn. 3:16-18, Acts 2:21, Eph. 2:8-9)
Are you ready? Jesus offers His payment for your sin as a gift to you. Are you ready to accept this gift today? If you are, then pray to God in confession, repentance, and thanksgiving. It might sound something like this: “Lord Jesus, I know I’m a sinner and I’m not worthy of Heaven. I’m sorry I’ve disobeyed your law. Please have mercy and redeem me from my sin. I accept your free gift of eternal life. Thank you for paying my debt on the cross and forgiving my sins. Amen.”
If you have received Jesus’ gift today, please let us know. We would love to rejoice with you, and help you figure out your next steps in your relationship with God!
*This Gospel message can be included on our Door Hangers and Gospel Tracts.