" The Greatest Tragedy "

     When we hear of catastrophes, earthquakes, floods, airplane crashes, etc., we are shocked at the resulting loss of so many human lives. But the greatest tragedy is for someone to die who could have been saved !

     The judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah was terrible. Suddenly all the inhabitants were destroyed by fire and brimstone falling from Heaven. The greatest tragedy, however, was not that they perished, but that they could have been saved. Lot warned his sons-in-law in Genesis 19:14, but "he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law."  And they died, although they could have been saved.

     It was a worldwide catastrophe when the flood broke out. We read in the Bible, "The same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of Heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the Earth forty day and forty nights" (Genesis 7:11-12). How the people must have desperately fought to save their lives ! But JESUS said later on, "The flood came, and took them all away."

     Was that the greatest tragedy ? No, what was worse was the fact that they had had the opportunity of salvation before their eyes for 120 years. But JESUS said of them, "They knew not." They let the LORD HIMSELF close the door of the ark without ever having used it.

     We must see this clearly. According to the Law of the Bible, "There is NONE righteous, no, not one" (Romans 3:10). But GOD, in HIS great love with which HE has loved us, sent HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, and accomplished the greatest thing in the history of mankind. HE brought forth salvation when HE shed HIS blood for your sins and mine on Calvary's cross. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached  unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, . . .For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" (1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4). Not only did HE die, but HE also arose from the dead for our justification (Romans 4:25).

     Now you can avoid the greatest tragedy. For almost 2000 years the LORD GOD has caused the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST to be preached throughout the world. The warning is going out even to this day, "We pray you in CHRIST's stead, be ye reconciled to GOD" (2nd.Corinthians 5:20).

     The commission of the Church of JESUS CHRIST on Earth will soon reach its conclusion. The events which are taking place before our eyes fulfill so precisely the Prophetic WORD that even the simple cannot fail to see that we are living in the last times.

     My question to you now is, have you accepted GOD's offer of mercy ? Have you received JESUS, WHO shed HIS blood for your sins, as your personal SAVIOR ? Are you saved for eternity ? Perhaps you will say, "No," or, "I don't know." Then the greatest tragedy can befall you. What is that ? You will be eternally lost and condemned to the Lake of Fire forever. Avoid the greatest tragedy and come to JESUS this very moment. The Bible says in Isaiah 55:6, "Seek ye the LORD while HE may be found, call ye upon HIM while HE is near."

     If there is darkness in your heart, if you are tormented by your past sins, if your consciences is sin-laden, you are being offered in JESUS CHRIST full forgiveness and a glorious salvation and a home in Heaven. JESUS said, "Him that comes to ME I will in no wise cast out" (John 6:37). If you read these lines and know that this means you, then immediately go to your knees and call on GOD through the LORD JESUS CHRIST in this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

Tell HIM in truth and repentance (turning to GOD from your sin), "Yes, LORD JESUS, I accept YOU as my SAVIOR ." Thus you will avert the greatest tragedy in your life, namely to be lost forever when you could have been eternally saved. Everlasting life begins when we receive CHRIST as our SAVIOR. The LORD JESUS said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24).

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

 

" 1 % GUILTY "

All who accept the sacrifice of JESUS receive

TOTAL  PARDON 

THE PRISONER spoke: "I've never sold drugs, I've never cheated on my income taxes, I've never abused my wife, I've never . . ."

"Wait a minute," the attorney interrupted, "Did you or did you not rob the bank ?"

"Well I give blood, I've served in the Army and I . . ." 

"Wait a minute. Did you or did you not . . .?"

"Yes, I did. But I've done so many good things ! I'm only 1% guilty !"

One day you will stand before a JUDGE and you may say:

 - I've never robbed or murdered anyone.

 - I help the poor.

 - I was good to my family. 

 - I may have done a few bad things, but so did everyone else.

 - I'm only 1% guilty !

And the JUDGE will say, "For whosoever shall keep the whole Law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." (James 2:10). 

So it will be for all of us when we stand before GOD.

2nd.Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the Judgment seat of CHRIST; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad."

GOD has provided a way to be declared "not guilty": HE sent HIS own SON to die for the sins of all mankind, past, present & future. 1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4 gives us the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST: "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, . . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" JESUS CHRIST totally without sin, died for the sins of all mankind, and paid them in full. 1st.Peter 3:18, "For CHRIST also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that HE might bring us to GOD. . ."

All who accept the sacrifice of JESUS receive total pardon and cleansing and can stand before GOD without fear. "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 believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. . . For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:9-10,13.

Jude 1:24-25, "Now unto HIM that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of HIS glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise GOD our SAVIOR, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever."

"For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 The Bible says that "the goodness of GOD leads thee to repentance (turning to GOD from your sin)" in Romans 2:4. If you would be willing to turn to GOD in repentance and faith, and receive CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR, pray this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

JESUS said, "If the SON therefore shall make you free ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36 and "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME, has everlasting life, and shall not come in condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." John 5:24.

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

 

" HELL isn't for HEROES ! "

 

"See you in Hell tonight !" call out the patrons of a night club which chose this name for the publicity. Others, equally as flippant, say they want to go to Hell -- "Look at all the famous company I'll be in !"

Don't delude yourself ! There is no "company" in Hell. Only hatred. Total separation from everyone. Yes, there are many famous heroes in Hell, but they will give you no enjoyment. Hell is total suffering and agony -- unrelieved by any joy whatsoever and totally alone.

"Go to Hell !" say many with ease and frequency. Yet they say that they aren't sure whether there is a Hell. They live and act as if death ends everything. But their very use of such language shows that deep within them they feel that those who are wrong should be punished.

And this is exactly why there is a Devil's Hell: because GOD is good. Goodness is gone if it tolerates badness (evil). To maintain HIS goodness, GOD must completely triumph over evil.

There is a GOD. There is a Heaven. There must also be a Hell. GOD is a GOD of justice as well as love. HE has clearly revealed that this is HIS nature, and man plays the fool when he thinks that he can set up the rules in the universe which GOD has created.

It is impossible to describe Hell in languages which we can understand. People suffering excruciating pain or mental torment say that they are "in Hell." You've heard that "War is Hell." These are only partly right. On Earth there is still relief in drugs or sleep, and there is always hope. In a Devil's Hell there is absolute physical and mental suffering -- and there is NO HOPE.

The Bible uses the ideas of total darkness and the pain of burning to give us some conception of Hell:

"Then shall he say also unto them on

the left hand, Depart from ME, ye

cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared 

for the Devil and his angels."

(Matthew 25:41)

"The same shall drink of the wine of the

wrath of GOD . . . and he shall be 

tormented with fire and brimstone."

(Revelation 14:10)

"Bind him hand and foot, and take him

away, and cast him into outer darkness;

there shall be weeping and 

gnashing of teeth."

(Matthew 22:13)

Of whom do these verses speak ? The answer is clear:

"The wicked shall be turned into hell."

(Psalm 9:17)

"He that believes and is baptized shall

be saved; BUT he that believes not

shall be damned."

(Mark 16:16)

"For if we sin willfully after that we

have received the knowledge of the 

truth, there remains no more sacrifice

for sins, but a certain fearful looking

for of judgment and fiery indignation."

(Hebrews 10:26,27)

"Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of Hell ?" was the question JESUS asked in Matthew 23:33. But the Bible gives a clear answer:

"Repent (turning to GOD from your sin) ye;

for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand."

(Matthew 3:2)

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which

I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and

wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, . . .

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also

received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according

to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE

rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:"

(1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4)

"Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST, and 

thou shalt be saved."

(Acts 16:31)

"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 believes unto

righteousness; and with the mouth confession is

made unto salvation. . . For whosoever shall call

upon the name of the LORD shall be saved."

(Romans 10:9-10,13)

Have you ever read of those confined for years in total darkness? Have you ever been severely burned? Imagine suffering these fearful physical tortures plus the anguish of knowing that it is forever and that you are permanently separated from GOD and everything that is good. 

"It is a fearful thing to fall into the 

hands of the living GOD."

(Hebrews 10:31)

FLEE  FROM  THE  WRATH  TO  COME !

The Bible says that "the goodness of GOD leads thee to repentance" (Romans 2:4). If you would be willing to turn to GOD in repentance and faith, and receive CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR, pray this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

Everlasting life begins when we receive CHRIST as our SAVIOR. The LORD JESUS said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24).

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

" A B C - IT'S SIMPLE TO BE SAVED "

 

Salvation is simple, but it is not cheap.

It cost JESUS CHRIST everything so that salvation could be offered to us freely. GOD has provided salvation on a basis which makes it available to anyone who wants it. If salvation could be received on the basis of education, multitudes would be excluded. If eternal life could be had on the basis of wealth, a great number would still be left out. If being saved were dependent upon a person's moral perfection, everyone would fall short. GOD has made HIS salvation available on the basis of a personal faith which even a child can exercise. This way, everyone is viewed on the same level in the eyes of GOD. All must come to HIM on the same terms (Romans 3:9-10). Paul said, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: NOT of works, lest any man should boast:" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

How simple is it to be saved ?

1. It is as simple as entering a door. "I AM the door: by ME if any man enter in, he shall be saved. . ." (John 10:9a).

2. It is as simple as calling for help. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved:" (Romans 10:13).

3. It is as simple as coming when called. "Come unto ME, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest:" (Matthew 11:28).

4. It is as simple as receiving a gift. "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD." (Romans 6:23).

5. It is as simple as drinking water. JESUS said, "But whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." (John 4:14).

6. It is as simple as eating bread. JESUS said, "For the bread of GOD is HE which comes down from Heaven, and gives life unto the world. . .I AM the living bread which came down from Heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever:" (John 6:33,51).

7. It is as simple as believing GOD. "Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believes on ME has everlasting life:" (John 6:47). "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved,. . .For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" (1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4).

Many people stumble at the simplicity of salvation. They often feel that they must do something to earn or deserve such a wonderful offer. Yes, something had to be done so that salvation could be offered to us freely, but JESUS did it all. All you must do is believe that JESUS CHRIST died for your sins and rose again. You then must receive HIM into your heart.

Why not make that all-important decision which will transform your life and bring you into a right relationship with GOD ? It is simple, and it works.

It's simply up to you !

Are you willing to settle the matter of your eternal destiny ? Will you do it ? You can, right this moment. GOD says, "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 believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. . .For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:9-10,13).

If you will accept JESUS CHRIST as your LORD and SAVIOR, please pray this simple prayer or one like it with all your heart:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

NEW  LIFE

Everlasting life begins when we receive CHRIST as our SAVIOR. The LORD JESUS said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24)

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

" PARDON ME . . . . "

 

. . . . . . . Since I may never see you in person, would you read this friendly message ?

     Our meeting today is not altogether by chance. Although we have not had time to become well acquainted, may I share with you something most wonderful.

     Some time ago I met a remarkable PERSON, so great and outstanding, that it has become a joy to introduce HIM to others. The great tragedy is that so many know about HIM, but so very few know HIM personally. Perhaps you have already guessed that I am speaking of JESUS CHRIST.

     To some HE is little more than a swear word, and to others a source of embarrassment, but to those who know HIM, HE is wonderful !

     You recall that the Apostle Paul persecuted the early Christians, but after he met JESUS, his life was transformed. He wrote, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that CHRIST JESUS came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." (1st.Timothy 1:15).

     It hurts our pride to admit that we are sinners, but it is wonderful when we experience the power of JESUS CHRIST to forgive our sins and heal our hearts. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." (Romans 3:23).

     When once we accept HIM as our SAVIOR, we make an amazing discovery. JESUS did not come to make us stuffy saints or miserable mortals, but HE came to give us LIFE - the very fullest and richest. Listen to JESUS' own words:  "I AM come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10).

     Dear Reader, whatever may have been your disappointment with people, disillusionment with life, and confusion with religion, let me assure you that this is not the fault of JESUS CHRIST. HE has been misrepresented, betrayed, denied, and neglected, but HE stands majestically, in love pleading with everyone of earth's billions, "Come unto ME, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28).

     HE speaks to you today. Do you personally know HIM ? Repent (turning to GOD from your sin) of your sins; believe that JESUS died on the cross to pay for your sins in full, and make HIM the LORD of your life. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved,. . .For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" (1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4).

     Read the following Scriptures carefully. Then believe it and act upon it: "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 believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. . .For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:9-10,13). You can pray this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

     If you want to know more of this wonderful SAVIOR, get a copy of the Gospel of John and read it. Talk to a committed Christian; go to a Bible believing, Bible preaching church where the Good News of salvation is clearly explained.

     All things are planned by GOD -- also your receiving this message. Do not harden yourself against HIS call. Pray that the HOLY SPIRIT will open your mind and heart to let JESUS in. It will be going from death unto life eternal.  JESUS said,  "He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24)

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

" Looking Unto JESUS "

 

The next great event on GOD's calendar of events is the coming of the LORD JESUS for HIS own.

The LORD JESUS said, ". . . I go and prepare a place for you. . ."

HE also said, ". . .I will come again, and receive you unto MYSELF; that where I AM, there ye may be also" (John 14:3).

HIS coming is closer today than it has ever been. HE is coming for those who have put their trust in HIM.

Dear Friend, have you put your trust in HIM ?

Will HE come for you or will you be left behind ?

You may ask, "What does it mean to put your trust in HIM ?"

FIRST, trust GOD when HE says that every person is a sinner.  

Romans 3:10 reads: ". . .There is none righteous, no, not one."

And again in Romans 3:23, the Bible says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD."

Our sins have separated us from GOD. Before a person can know that he has eternal life and that he will go to Heaven, he must first know and believe that he is a sinner.

SECOND, trust GOD when HE says that sin must be paid for.

Romans 6:23 reads: "For the wages of sin is death. . ."

According to GOD's WORD, we are all sinners, and our sin must be paid for. If we fail to trust GOD in this life, we will die without CHRIST and spend eternity separated from GOD.

THIRD, trust GOD when HE says that CHRIST died for our sins.

Romans 5:8 reads: "But GOD commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us."

The best news that anyone could ever tell you is that JESUS died for your sins. All our sins were laid on HIM. HE paid our sin debt in full.

FOURTH, trust GOD when HE says we must pray and receive CHRIST as our personal SAVIOR.

Romans 10:13 reads: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved.

A person can believe that GOD loves him. He can believe that he is a sinner and that sin must be paid for. But if he is not willing to trust GOD by receiving the LORD JESUS as his personal SAVIOR, he will die without CHRIST. 

Let us review for a moment.

1.  Do you realize that GOD loves you ? (John 3:16)

2.  Do you believe that all men are sinners ? (Romans 3:23)

3.  Do you agree with the Bible that sin must be paid for ? (Romans 6:23)

4.  Do you believe that CHRIST died for you ? (Romans 5:8)

5.  Do you see that you must pray and receive CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR ? (Romans 10:13)

The Bible says that "the goodness of GOD leadeth thee to repentance (turning to GOD from your sin)" (Romans 2:4). If you would be willing to turn to GOD in repentance and faith, and receive CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR, pray this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS name I pray, AMEN.

NEW LIFE

Everlasting life begins when we receive CHRIST as our SAVIOR. The LORD JESUS said, "He that believeth on ME hath everlasting life" (John 6:47).

". . .Unto them that look for HIM shall HE appear the second time. . ." (Hebrews 9:28)   KEEP  LOOKING  UP  !

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

GULF COAST BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Tom Sexton

312 SE 24th. Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990

(239) 574-1000

www.GulfCoastBaptistChurch.com

" WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO SPEND ETERNITY ? "

 

Dear Soul, if you were to die right now, do you know whether you would go to Heaven or to a Devil's Hell for all eternity ? The Bible, the WORD of GOD, says that you can know.

My Friend, I am asking you the most important question of your entire life. Your answer will determine where you will spend eternity ! The question is: Are YOU Saved ? The question is not if you are a member of a church, but are you saved ? It is not if you are leading a good life, but are you saved ? It is not if you are water baptized, but are you saved ? It is not if you are working on it or hoping to be, but are you saved ? The Bible says: ". . .we must be saved." (Acts 4:12).

To be saved, you first must admit that you are lost, a sinner. "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:. . .there is none that does good, no, not one." (Romans 3:10,12). "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD;" (Romans 3:23). Friend, your sins have made you fall short of GOD's glory, and you are unable to meet HIS requirements for getting into Heaven.

Secondly, you need to realize that someone loved you and died for you. JESUS CHRIST died on a cross to pay for your sins and to give you an opportunity to go to Heaven. "But GOD commended HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." (Romans 5:8). When JESUS died on the cross, HIS blood paid the penalty of your sins in full. "In WHOM we have redemption through HIS blood, even the forgiveness of sins:" (Colossians 1:14). "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, . . . For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:" (1st.Corinthians 15:1-2a,3-4).

Please realize that you cannot do anything to earn or help earn your way to Heaven. JESUS already completely paid for it when HE died on the cross. Just before HE died HE said, ". . . It is finished:" (John 19:30). HE now wants to give you a home in Heaven. ". . .the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD." (Romans 6:23).

You must realize that when JESUS saves you, it is forever. JESUS did not stay dead. HE arose from the grave and is now alive in Heaven interceding for those who have trusted in HIM. "Wherefore HE is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto GOD by HIM, seeing HE ever lives to make intercession for them." (Hebrews 7:25).

By faith, receive JESUS CHRIST. JESUS died to give the gift of eternal life to everyone. However, like all other gifts, this one is of no value UNLESS you receive it for yourself personally. "But as many as received HIM, to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS name:" (John 1:12). Faith is a complete trust in something or someone; in this case it is in JESUS CHRIST.

The Bible says you are "saved through faith" without needing to add anything else. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD: NOT of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9). The only faith that saves is complete faith in JESUS CHRIST alone. A jailer came to the Apostle Paul and Silas and asked, ". . .Sirs, what must I do to be saved ? And they said, Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST, and thou shalt be saved. . ." (Acts 16:30b-31). Anything that you try to add to faith is a "work."  "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the Law (works)." (Romans 3:28).

Dear Soul, if you're willing to stop trying to get to Heaven your way, and completely trust JESUS CHRIST, then you can be saved right now ! It's now up to you ! Just bow your head and pray to GOD this simple prayer or one like it:

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me, come into my heart and save me. Help me to live for YOU always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

The Bible says, "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 believes unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation. . .For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:9-10,13).

If you have chosen NOT to admit your guilt and to trust JESUS CHRIST as your personal SAVIOR, please read what the Bible says, ". . .he that believes not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten SON of GOD." (John 3:18).  PLEASE don't reject the Gospel ! Trust CHRIST today before it is too late !

GOD's promise for you who receive JESUS as your personal SAVIOR is everlasting life:

"For GOD so loved the world,

that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, 

that whosoever believes in HIM

should not perish, but

have everlasting life." (John 3:16).

"Verily, verily, (Truly, truly) I say unto you, He that hears MY WORD, and believes on HIM that sent ME, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24).

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie