IF YOU DIED TONIGHT, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

TO

HEAVEN

OR

HELL?

Have you ever answered that question?

It is a question of eternal significance.

What about your children or those whom you dearly love? If they died tonight, what would their future hold?

Possible RESPONSES:

1. Apathy. I don't care. You should. Your eternal welfare depends upon it.

2. Denial. I don't believe in God. I don't think

there is life after death. He does exist and

there is.

3. Wishful. I'm not sure, but I hope I go to heaven. There's a way you can be sure.

4. True Faith. I'm trusting in the one sacrifice of Jesus Christ to forgive my sins and bring me into the glory of heaven. Amen. Thanks be to God!

WHICH IS YOUR ANSWER?

What you must believe to be saved:

About the Gospel...that forgiveness of sins and peace with God is a free gift that cannot be earned, only received as a gift.^{Romans 6:23}

About Man....that all are sinners who de-serve to go to hell....that no one is able to please God with their own works.^{Romans 3:10,23}

About God....that He is good....that he made all things....and is merciful, not willing that any should perish, but being perfectly just, is One who will punish the sinful deeds of man.^{Ex 34:6, II Pt 3:7,9}

About Jesus Christ....that He is truly God and true human....that He endured the wrath of God for sin and purchased a place in heaven for each of his own and offers salvation to all...which can only be received by faith in Him.^{Gal 4:4,5 Matt 11:28f}

About Faith...it is the only means by which we can be saved,^{Romans 3:21,22} not even faith is our work, lest any man should boast.^{Ephesians 2:8,9}

SCRIPTURE TEXTS

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ."

Romans 3:10,23b "As it is written, "There is none righteous, no, not one.... for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."

Exodus 34:6 "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth."

II Peter 3:7,9 "But the heavens and the earth are kept in store by the

same word, reserved for fire until the day of judgment and

perdition of ungodly men. The Lord is not slack concerning his

promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us,

not willing that any should perish but that all should come to

repentance."

Galations 4:4,5 "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons."

Matthew 11:28.29 "Come to me all you who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from

me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for

your souls."

Romans 3:21,22a "But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God which is through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all who believe."

Ephesians 2:8,9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and

that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God, not of works, lest

anyone should boast."

This tract was distributed by a member of the TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of Bridgewater, SD in hope that the Lord would use it to witness his grace in your heart. We meet at 540 E Second Street each Sunday for worship at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM (4:00 PM Oct.-Mar.) and on Wednesdays for Bible Study at 7:30 AM. You are welcome to attend any time. Questions/Need Assistance? Call Pastor Randy Klynsma at 729-2675 at his home 729-2280