Conclusion

IX. CONCLUSION: The most important question any person will ever answer is, "Am I going to Heaven when I die?" Can you answer that question in the affirmative? Without a single doubt or question? If you cannot, then something is wrong; because the salvation Christ gives renders void any doubt whatsoever.

God's salvation was purchased by the Lord Jesus Christ and is offered as a free gift.  You see, every human being has sinned (Romans 3:23), and the wages of that sin is death (eternal Hell).  Sin must be paid for.  Should one choose to make their own payment for sin; then they will be separated from Christ for all Eternity; confined to a place called "Sheol" in the Old Testament, "Hades" in the New Testament, and "Hell" in the English language.  God will then honor your decision; and accommodate your desire, as you stand, trembling; when the One you rejected pronounces your sentence from Matthew 25:41.

"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" On the other hand, Christ is "not willing any should perish" (2 Peter 3:9); therefore, He went to the Cross, Himself, to pay for the sins of all humanity—past, present, and future. Christ gave His life on the Cross, unto death, to save your life and mine from eternal death in Hell. If you will accept Christ's payment for your sin by trusting what He did for you; He then promises you two things: One, you will never perish; Two, you will possess everlasting life.

Notice how simple God's salvation is: A Gift That Is Received By Faith.

"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 A Promise That Cannot be Broken.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son (Jesus Christ), that whosoever believeth in him SHOULD NOT PERISH, but HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE." (John 3:16) A Security That Cannot Be Shaken.

" These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." (1 John 5:13)

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour, then do it right now—right where you are—before it is too late. If, after reading this, you have accepted Christ as your Savior; I would appreciate rejoicing with you. Please feel free to write me and let me know of your decision. THE PASSPORT TO HEAVEN As my death is drawing near,
Dear Family, I say, "Have no fear.
I remember my baptismal grace.
I know I am going to a better place.

I was but an infant small,
When our minister came to call.
Reminding my parents of the church tradition;
Of babies who die in unbaptized condition.

He felt a loving God would not send me to Hell;
But...the certainty of this, he could not tell!
My loving parents, wanting the best for me,
Had me baptized the next Sunday for all to see. And as the baptismal drops I received,
My Godparents answered that I believed.
My baptismal certificate still hangs on the wall.
It's my "Passport to Heaven," when Death comes to call.

I've remembered my baptism all of my days,
That's how I am sure of God's amazing grace.
Many are those who've told me I'm wrong.
I said, "Look at the wall, my faith is so strong."

"It was finished," they said, "When Christ died in our place.
Accept Him as Savior; that's how you receive grace.
You have been deceived, tradition is cursed!
You will end up in Hell, that's the worst."

"This is my answer; it is always the same.
Don't bother me; it's all in the frame.
My baptismal certificate still hangs on the wall.
It's my "Passport to Heaven," when Death comes to call."

What's this? Two angels appear on each side;
But no appearance of joy on their faces abide.
We seem to hover over fiery, dark space,
This can't be Heaven, I'm in the wrong place. As I'm hurtling downward, I scream, "This is wrong!"
Their answer: "This is the end of all the deceived throng,
Who've rejected the Savior for baptism's "Passport to Heaven;"
And missed out on God's grace on Calvary given."

How could my parents and church all be wrong?
I've followed their tradition all my life long.
The answer from Heaven came loud and clear,
Even though I'm in Hell, I wish my family would hear.

"Howbeit in vain do they worship me," when;
They are "teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
"Through Christ is preached unto you the forgiveness of sin."
Your baptismal "Passport to Heaven" will not get you in!"

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." - Psalms 118:8 Poem: Marjorie A. Younce