HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROMSTONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Did you know that there are approximately 350 roads and streets in Stoneham? And although Stoneham covers about 6 square miles, did you know that the road system if stretched end to end, would be close to 25 miles long? Did you also know that the streets and roads of Stoneham connect with Malden, Medford, Melrose, Wakefield, Reading, Woburn and Winchester? You certainly can get to a lot of places from Stoneham!
Yet with all those roads leading around, through, in and out of Stoneham, did you know that not one of those roads can take you to heaven? The most important destination you will ever need to be sure of is your eternal destination.The Bible says “And as it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27) So my friend, I would ask you “What is your eternal destination?”
The Bible also says “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 14:12) We read over in John 14:6 that Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”
When it comes to your eternal destination, the Bible has the only answer and that answer is found in Jesus Christ. So, how does a person come to Jesus?
The Bible gives us clear directions.
1. Realize that you are a sinner. In Romans 3:23 we read “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” That means everyone in Stoneham, Massachusetts; all our surrounding cities and towns; our state, our country, the world over all men are sinners and in need of a Savior. We come short of God’s glory.
2. Realize there is a penalty for your sin. Not only does our sin keep us out of heaven, it condemns us to hell. “For the wages of sin is death . . . “ (Romans 6:23)
Sin brings physical and spiritual death, and eternal separation from God.
3. Realize Jesus paid the penalty for our sin. “But God com-mendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.“ (Romans 5:8) “God loved us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sin. II Corinthians 5:21 tells us that “. . . He hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, . . .that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. “
4. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. The Bible says in Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.“ My friend, whosoever means you! Anyone in Stoneham, Massachusetts, or anywhere else may call upon the Lord Jesus and have their sins forgiven.
God’s directions are clear, you have God’s Word on it. Your eternal destination lies ahead of you.
The question remains, where will you spend eternity?
I urge you now to confess your sins, and receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
If we can help you, we would love to show you more from God’s Word about how to be sure of your salvation or how to grow in your Christian life.
Please contact us at:
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH P. O. Box 80352 Stoneham, MA 02180 (781) 572-1775 Pastor Chuck Starr Service Times: Sunday School - 10:00 AM Morning Worship - 11:00 AM We meet Sundays at the Courtyard by Marriott Constellation Conference Room 700 Unicorn Park Drive Woburn, MA 01801 www.cbcstoneham.com
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