Plainly How To Be Saved According to the Word of God .......

PLAN FOR HEAVEN

All scripture references are from the Authorized King James Bible.

Romans 3:23

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 3:25

Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

Romans 3:26

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Romans 3:27

Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:17

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Romans 1:18

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Romans 1:19

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

1st Corinthians 15:1

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

1st Corinthians 15:2

By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

1st Corinthians 15:3

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

1st Corinthians 15:4

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

1st Corinthians 15:5

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

1st Corinthians 15:6

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:9

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Romans 5:10

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Romans 5:11

And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Romans 4:5

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

1st Thessalonians 4:13

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

1st Thessalonians 4:14

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

1st Thessalonians 4:15

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

1st Thessalonians 4:16

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

1st Thessalonians 4:17

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

1st Thessalonians 4:18

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Romans 10:8

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

Romans 10:9

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 10:10

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Romans 10:11

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Romans 10:12

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Romans 10:13

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Revelation 22:21
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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Some things the unsaved must know:

1. That he is a sinner and needs to be born again. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”

(Rom. 3:23). See also Rom. 3:10; 5:12;

Isaiah 53:6; John 3:3.

If one is not saved (born again), he will suffer spiritual death, eternal separation from God

(John 3:36; Matt. 25:41; Rom. 6:23; II Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 21:8).

2. That he cannot save himself by his own works. “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”

(Eph. 2:8-9). See also Isaiah 64:6; Jer. 13:23; Titus 3:5.

3. That Jesus Christ loves him and died for him. “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly”

(Rom. 5:6). See also John 3:16; Rom. 5:8; Heb. 2:9; Isaiah 53:6.

4. What he must do to be saved. There are two commandments for the sinner to obey in order to be saved. They are not outward acts, but decisions of the heart and mind.

Repent - “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out”

(Acts 3:19). See also Luke 13:3,5; 18:13; Acts 17:30; II Cor. 7:10.

Repentance is acknowledging your sin, being sorry for your sin, and looking to God for mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ (Rom. 3:23, 25).

Believe - (Have Faith) “Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved”

(Acts 16:30,31). See also John 3:16,18; Luke 7:50; Acts 10:43.

To have saving faith is to rely upon, have confidence in, to trust Jesus Christ to deliver you from the penalty and power of sin, to keep you from going to Hell and take you to Heaven. To be saved means to be made safe.

To repent and believe, you do not merely confess that you HAVE sinned, but that you ARE a sinner. Do not ask for JUSTICE, but ask for MERCY. BELIEVE ON Jesus, not just ABOUT Him.

Do not pray, “Lord, help me to be saved,” but “Lord, save me.”

Do not pray, “Lord, help me to be strong,” but “Lord, be my strength.”

Do not say, “Lord, show me the way,” but “Lord, take me to Heaven.”

Do not pray, “Lord, help me to live,” but “Lord, be my life.”

Do not request, “Lord, help me to be good,” but “Lord, be my righteousness” (John 14:6; Gal. 2:20).

Once you have thus committed yourself to Christ, believing that He will do just what He promises, Christ takes over. You do not have to pray this way and make this commitment but once. The great transaction is done, once for all.

Some things the saved should know:

1. That he is saved. “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” (I John 5:13). You can know you are saved when you have done what God tells you to do to be saved, when you have repented and believed, called upon God believing His promise (Rom. 10:13). You can also have assurance by the works you do. A tree is known by its fruit. Our works are not the cause of our salvation, but the result of it. Salvation is the New Birth, in which one becomes a new creature in Christ.

2. That Christ will keep him saved. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28).

Once one is saved, he is always saved.

3. What happens when God’s children sin. “If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; if they break my statues, and keep not my commandments; then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes”

(Psalm 89:30-32). See also I Cor. 11:30-32; Heb. 12:5-11; I John 2:1.

4. That he is rewarded for faithful service. “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be”

(Rev. 22:12). See also I Cor. 3:11-15; II Cor. 5:10; Matt. 25:21.

A child of God has two natures, the fleshly which is sinful, and the spiritual which is holy (John 3:6). They are in constant conflict (Gal. 5:17; Rom. 7:15-25). When a child of God sins, he does not lose his salvation, but the joy of it; he is chastened and he loses rewards.

Some things the saved should do:

1. Take the first step commanded. “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized” (Acts 2:41).

Baptism has no saving power – it is only a symbol of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It is to a Christian what a uniform is to a soldier.

2. Attend church faithfully. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Heb. 10:25). One should join a church which is true to the teachings of Christ

(Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-47).

3. Study the Bible. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow therby” (I Peter 2:2). See also II Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17. One should read the Bible daily, systematically.

4. Pray. “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will i do, that the Father may be glorifies in the Son” (John 14:13). You must comply with these conditions if you expect your prayer to be answered:

(1) It must be in Jesus’ name, that is, by his authority, and

(2) That God may be glorified in Him. By studying the Bible and seeking God’s will, you can know for what you have a right to ask.

5. Be a soul winner. “He that winneth souls is wise” (Prov 11:30). See also Psalm 126:5-6; Dan. 12:3; John 1:30-42; James 5:19-20; Luke 14:21-23.

It is easy to be a soul winner - just tell what the Lord has done for you (Mark 5:19-20; John 4:28-30).

Learn the four things the unsaved must know, and the scriptures at the beginning of this tract.

6. Give to the Lord. “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver”

(II Cor. 9:7). See also Luke 6:38; I Cor. 16:2; Malachi 3:10.

Helps for Christians.

1. How to understand the Bible. “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). See also John 7:17. If one is willing to do God’s will when it is revealed to him, and will follow Jesus when he is shown the way, he will know the truth.

2. How to decide what is right. “Wether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Should yo have this habit, partake of this entertainment, accept this job, marry this person, take this trip? Name it - you can settle it by answering the question: Is it for the glory of God?

3. Treasures of help in the Bible.
• When you are weary or discouraged, read Psalm 23; Isaiah 40; Matt. 11:28-30

• If you are facing a crisis, read Psalm 46 and 91.

• When you are lonely or afraid, read Psalm 27; John 14:27; Heb. 13:5-6.

• When business is poor, read Psalm 37.

• When friends forsake you or do wrong to you,read Matt. 5:38-48; Rom. 8:31-39; 12:17-21; I Cor. 13; Heb. 13:5-6; Psalm 27:10

• To get along well with people, follow the instructions found in Romans 12; Prov. 18:24; 15:1

• When you have sinned, read Psalm 51 and I John1.

• When you face death, there is comfort in I Cor. 15; II Cor. 5:1; Phil. 1:21; I Thess. 4:13-18.

• When you wonder why you suffer, read Psalms 73; 119:67,71; Matt. 5:11-12; Rom. 8:28; II Cor. 12:7-10; I Peter 3:14-17.

• When you fear poverty, read Matt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:19.

• When your faith is weak or you feel sorry for yourself, read Hebrews 11.

• If you want to avoid worry and “cracking up,” read Phil. 4:4-13,19.

• If you are critical and impatient with others, read Matt. 7:1-5; Rom. 12:16; Gal. 6:1.

• The way of success and happiness is found in Matt. 6:33, 5:1-12; John 15:1-11; Rom. 14:17; 15:13; Gal. 5:22-23; Phil. 4; Psalm 16:11.

Prepared by: Julian Pope.

This page used with permission of Pastor Johnny Pope of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship of Houston Texas.

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