How Can I Know That I Am Going to Heaven?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. — John 14:6THE BIBLE GIVES A CLEAR ANSWER
You Can Know
Heaven is not earned by being religious, doing good works, or trying to become a better person. The Bible teaches that eternal life is God’s gift, received through faith in Jesus Christ.
1. There Is a Problem
Sin separates us from God.
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
Romans 3:10
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:23
2. There Is a Payment
Sin has a consequence.
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
3. There Is a Provision
Jesus Christ paid that penalty for us.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
4. Receive God's Gift by Faith
Salvation is received by believing on Jesus Christ.
“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.”
Romans 10:9
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13
Will You Trust Christ Today?
You do not need to clean up your life before coming to Christ. Come to Him as a sinner, believing that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again, and trust Him alone to save you.
If you would like to express that faith to God in prayer, you may pray in your own words. Salvation is not found in repeating a particular prayer; it is found in Jesus Christ.
Have Questions About Salvation?
We would be glad to talk with you personally and show you from the Bible how you can know that you have eternal life.