“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 ESV)
I often ask people, "What do you think a person has to do to go to heaven?" Most people respond by saying something like this, "Do the best you can, live a good life, observe the golden rule, keep the Ten Commandments, etc." But I'd like to ask you, "Has anyone really kept the Ten Commandments?" The Ten Commandments are indeed God's standard of righteousness (Romans 7:12), but who has ever kept them?... No one will ever be good enough to go to heaven by keeping God's law; for His law only reveals our sin (Romans 3:19-20).
This is why Jesus came! We all need a Saviour! The word "Saviour" has the idea of "one who can rescue you from the penalty of your sin." Jesus rescues people from perishing so that they might have eternal life (Matthew 1:21).
To be good enough to go to heaven we must have a righteousness that equals God's (2 Corinthians 5:21). The "good news" of the gospel is that not only will Jesus forgive your sins, but He is also offering -- freely -- His very own righteousness as a gift (See Romans 5:17). Do you need a new start in life? A relationship with the God of heaven who loves you very much?… Would you consider turning to Him through Jesus Christ? Accepting Him as your personal Saviour and following Him as your Lord? He loves you very much!
-- Don Krow
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