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Eternal Life on the truth. Others refuse to even listen, and some think
they’re heaven-bound on the basis of their good deeds. But
Each of us has a sin debt that we owe to God, but we’ve only those who have entered into a relationship with Jesus
got no way to pay for it. None of our solutions—living a will be welcomed into heaven.
moral life, being religious, or If you’re wondering, How can I have eternal life? There is
doing more good deeds—can only one answer: through faith in Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
take care of our problem. When we trust in Jesus and surrender our life to Him, He
God Himself has provided becomes our personal Savior and Lord.
the solution—one that both
satisfies His justice and grants John 3:16-18
us mercy. He sent His Son to
pay the penalty we owed, and For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten
Jesus was qualified because He Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have
never sinned (2 Corinthians eternal life.
5:21). He willingly took our For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the
place on the cross and experi- world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
enced the full measure of the He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not
Lord’s wrath against our sinfulness. In dying for us, Christ believe has been judged already, because he has not believed
secured our salvation. in the name of the only begotten Son of God. ✝
Unfortunately, however, some people have heard this
news and rejected it. They’re like the rich young ruler who © Copyright 2020 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. www.intouch.org. In Touch
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