What do you feel is the best way to reach Heaven ?
1. Keeping the 10 Commandments:
The 10 commandments are God's absolute rules for living . NO man has ever perfectly kept all of Gods Laws ~ Except for God's Son -Jesus. A person will never reach Heaven through his or her own efforts .
The Bible says:
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in HIS { God } sight : For by the law is the knowledge of sin " Romans 3:20
2. Gifts of Charity:
3. Doing ones Best :
4. leading a good life :
2, 3 or 4~ Gifts to charity , doing one's best, and leading a good life are commendable acts , BUT according to the Bible, They will not Save anyone .
The Bible says :
"Not by works of Righteousness which we have done, BUT according to HIS Mercy He saved us " Titus 3:5
5. Good works :
6. Trying to obey the golden rule:
7. Tithing or giving to the Church:
5, 6, or 7 Neither Good works , trying to obey the Golden rule or giving to the church will get you into Heaven .
The Bible says :
For by Grace ye are saved through Faith and that not of your yourself s: It is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast" Ephesians 2:8-9
8. Church membership :
9.Regular Church attendance:
10. Prayers
11. Fasting :
8, 9, 10,11~ Church membership , regular church attendance , prayers and fasting are good in themselfs BUT they can NEVER justify sinners before a Holy God .
The Bible Says :
We are all as an unclean thing and all our righteousness are as filthy rags" Isaiah 64 :6
12.Baptism:
13. Holy Communion:
12 or 13 Without Trusting Jesus Christ, Baptism & communion cannot help . The Bible Shows clearly that these are of Spiritual value ONLY when one believes in Jesus Christ.
The Bible Says Please read :
Acts 8:12 and 1 Corinthians 11:2 , 23-24
14.Born of Christian parents :
Children born into Christian homes need to be saved Just like everyone else
The Bible says :
As many as received HIM { Christ}, To them gave he power to become the sons of God ,Even to them that believe on His name: Which were born, Not of blood , Nor of the will of the flesh, Nor the will of man BUT of GOD John 1:12-13
Dawns Side note :
all who welcome Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives are Reborn spiritually , Receiving New life from God .Through Faith in Christ, This new birth changes us from the inside out ~ rearranging our attitudes,desires, motives . Being born makes you physically alive and places you in your parents family .
Being reborn makes you spiritually alive and puts you in Gods family. This Fresh start in life is available to ALL who believe in Christ.
15.Confirmation
16. Penances
17. Extreme Unction ( Anointing )
Neither Confirmation , penances or extreme Unction ( anointing ) are the basis for going to Heaven . God has Provided ONLY one way of Salvation .
So what is Gods only way of Salvation ?
The Bible gives a definite answer . The ONE and ONLY means of spending Eternity with God in heaven is Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Alone.
Because we can not save ourselves by good works, good Character, Personal effort or merit of any kind, God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die as a substitute for all sinners like you and me .
When the Lord Jesus Died on the cross and Rose again on the third day, HE finished the work necessary for Salvation .
Now all God requires of YOU is to receive Christ as your Lord and Savior:
The Bible says :
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt Be saved " Act 16:31
SO when you trust in Jesus you are saved and are destined to spend Eternity in Heaven.
Jesus Said : "He that's hearth my word,and believe on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation ; But is passed from death unto Life John 5:24
Will YOU accept God's Way of Salvation ?
The choice is yours . You may continue to trust in those things listed 1-17 above IF so you will go to the grave without Christ and wake up facing God's Eternal Punishment OR you can believe in Jesus Christ and be saved .
Choose Christ Today !!
You can do it right now Just Pray to God from your Heart something like this :
Dear God , I admit that I am a sinner and cannot go to Heaven based on my own works . Thank you for sending Jesus to pay the punishment for my sins by dying on the Cross then raising Him to life again. I turn now from my sins and receive Christ as my Lord and Savior .
Amen .
Yes it is that simple .. Praise God !!
We will never be perfect ( Only Jesus is perfect ) and once we get saved we still will sin in our earthly life Just ask God to forgive you and tell Him you are sorry ( Yes this may very well be a daily thing ) .
He will forgive you and forget your sins as far as the East is from the West Psalm 103: 12 .
(East & West can never meet , This is a symbolic portrait of Gods Forgiveness ~When He forgives our sin He separates it from us and Does NOT remember it. For God forgives and forgets . He has wiped our record Clean. If we are to follow God we must model His forgiveness . When we forgive another we must also forget the sin , otherwise we have not truly forgiven
Christians Are NOT perfect Just forgiven
If you accepted Christ as your personal Savior today Please call me ( 248) 670-6181 /email me / post your comment below and Tell me~
I would also love to hear if you did this not only Today But any time in your life~ Please Post below and share your thoughts . Can be as simple as Yes and your name and date you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior.
I would love to rejoice over the Most important thing you could ever do in your lifetime . I would also encourage you to record the date you accepted Christ in your Bible, somewhere that you can see it easily .This will serve as a reminder that you are a child of God and Satan can Not make you doubt this wonderful day in your life .
God Bless you !
Dawn
Its amazing. I have been struggling with faith these last couple of months and it seems like the perfect time I have come upon your post. Thank you so much for inspiring me to open my bible once again and seek God and learn to have faith. :)
Posted by: Alma | December 12, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Amen!
Posted by: alicia c. | December 14, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Thanks God for people like you.... I love your blog!! every little thing is so unique and special... like you! ZEPHANIAH 3:17
Posted by: lidia janneth aponte | December 29, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Dawn, you are amazing. I have just spent the better part of 2 hours absorbing your videos. I could listen to you all day. Then I saw the the side bar that asked if you are going to Heaven. I am so glad you are a Christian too. You gave the plan of Salvation. How cool is that!!! I have gleened alot of info from you tonight. I have been doing this for about 1 1/2 years. I do it because I truely love making cards. My husband is the Director of Adult Ministry at Westorver Hills Assembly of God (whag.net). On Monday I do a card class for the seniors 55-and up. They will leave me a donation for the supplies and all are happy by the end of class. Continue to do what you do because you are by far the best I have seen. Thanks for all the tips and I will continue to stop by.
See you on the way UP!!! :)
Susan
Posted by: Susan Ward | March 06, 2010 at 01:05 AM
Dawn
What a beautiful testimony to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is truly my passion as well, and I don't get out of bed until I give Him the glory and ask that His Will be done for the day! You surely have shown that testimony each day on your blog!
Thank you sister!
Posted by: Terry | April 03, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Dawn, Thank you so much for giving us such inspiration. There is nothing I can add but THANKS because I agree with all the comments above. You are a wonderful person and I truly thank God for you and your thoughtfullness!!!
Posted by: Barbara Story | April 03, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Dawn, Yes!!! And I also want to say great job on getting the word out. So many people now days just have no clue!! So I hope that after reading your blog they are as inspired as I was and are. Please pray for my husband, hes been off work since Nov due to a back injury and will be having surgery this month. Pray he gets through the surgery fine and heals fast so he can get back to his job. Bridget
Posted by: Bridget W | April 04, 2010 at 02:23 AM
Dawn, thanks for such boldness in sharing God's word. I am sure he has a special Glittery mansion just for you... You are such an inspiration to many but I can honestly say that I am your #1 fan... I look forward to seeing each new post...
Hugs & Prayers
Darlene-Joy
Posted by: Darlene-Joy | April 04, 2010 at 08:27 PM
Thank you for clearly and accurately presenting the Good News. I accepted Christ as Savior when I was 7 and, just as another blogger commented, I strayed away during my teen age years. However, that moral compass thankfully kept me from straying too far left of center and ruining my life with sex, alcohol or drugs.
I rededicated my life to Christ and space does not permit a recounting of God's grace and goodness to me.
Posted by: Hope Mitchell | April 04, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Yes,I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 9 years old. I would like to meet you here on earth yet,but for sure look forward to meeting and seeing you in Heaven! Thank you for being bold and taking a stand for the Lord and extending it to anyone and everyone who reads your blog. A special speaker at our church today encouraged us to be soul-winners. That's what you are! I praise God for you Dawn!!
Posted by: Julie | April 05, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Yes Dawn I will meet you in Heaven because as God is my witness I won't meet you on earth, we live in different parts of the world.
I have known God all my life but have wondered off the path for quite a few years, then about three years ago I found the right path again and Glory be to God he gives me peace.
I have watch your videos and what a wonderful way to spread the word of God.
Bless you from Australia
Posted by: Noaleen | April 05, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Dawn I love how you always put the Lord first; even before your stamping on your site. He is glorified through you. He shines through you in every way. I've never met you on earth, but for sure in heaven!!!!! I bet you are so excited for your upcoming visit from Shelli. I saw on her blog that she is headed to Michigan. Have a fabulous time with her. You so earned it!!!
Sue Ring
Canton, MI
Posted by: Sue Ring | April 05, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Hallelujah! We will meet one day. Nov. 12, 1968...so I am 41 years old in the Lord...57 in earthly years.
Can hardly wait to see family & friends again in the presence of our Lord.
Posted by: Cindie Fischer | April 05, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Dawn, What a wonderful statement from HUBBY brought tears to my eyes and had to respond.
He has to be a very special man and yes we all need to reach out and keep CHRIST on the
front burner. Sad that our schools have strayed from PRAYER etc. But I was in school in the late 40's and early 50's and we strated our day reading the BIBLE and SAYING THE LORDS PRAYER. PRAISE THE LORD.
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN
Deloris
Posted by: Deloris Gilmore | April 12, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Hi Dawn,
I've been watching your videos on Youtube and have just decided to visit your blog. Imagine my delight to discover that you are a Christian believer!
I was born again 25 years ago so I will see you in heaven!
May the Lord bless you richly, and enable you to continue to bring joy to others, and to share your faith with them as well.
Shoshi
Posted by: Shoshi | June 07, 2010 at 05:28 PM
Hey Dawn, great videos on Youtube. I clicked on to your site and am thrilled to see "are you going to Heaven?" I am indeed, thanks to my Saviour who has personally paid for my sins. He has done many wondrous things in my life and my faith is growing stronger day by day. Also, I am growing stronger as I stand up to be counted as a Christian, an area I still struggle with. I'm glad to know I will one day meet you in person. Thanks for adding your faith to your website.
Blessings from Australia
Posted by: Lorraine Cooke | September 04, 2010 at 05:44 AM
I was thrilled to find out that you're a Christian and not ashamed to share your faith. I pray God will bless your ministry as you reach out to others through your amazing gifts and talents. May many come to the saving grace of our precious Lord and Savior through this site. Bless you sister and see you in heaven!
Adriana xx
Posted by: Adriana Morales | September 09, 2010 at 07:56 AM
What a wonderful post -- you're an inspiration and may God bless you, my dear. I'm so happy I found your site on this ole internet -- Hugs, Syl xxxooo
Posted by: sylvia ruthven | September 26, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Love Love Love Love Love this time a bunch. I knew there was something very special about you Dawn. I love Jesus with all of my heart!!! He has done so much for me, I want to encourage others. I hve started stamping and used my God given gift again. Thanks for your encouragement. I love stampin for Jesus
Posted by: Janelle Matthew | October 06, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Amen!!Thank you Dawn!
Posted by: Angela Scardina | March 24, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Yes, I trusted Jesus as my Savior as a child and know, without a doubt, that I will spend Eternity in Heaven! Thanks for not only sharing your paper crafting gift but proclaiming your Christianity as well~ a great way to minister. I would suggest a good read: "HEAVEN IS FOR REAL"... a wonderful depiction of Heaven through the eyes of a 4 year old.. Texan for Christ
Posted by: Linda Sears | April 30, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Hi Dawn, I am a new StampinUp demonstrator here in the UK and have come accross your site via a link our team news site. I am a born again Christian who is gooing to heaven as Jesus has paid for my ticket. I am so pleased to see that you have been abale to put this on your blog to reach people, it is so clear and concise, I hope when I have my blog up and running that I to can put something similar on mine. God Bless Sue
Posted by: Sue | August 16, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Now I am even more excited that I found your website. What a wonderful way to share the gospel. I am also your sister in Christ.
July 1975
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Fites | December 10, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Dawn,
I'm a Catholic and believe in God.
I have accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior I accidentley found this site.
I love to Scrapbook and make cards,
I never met you but thank you for sharing God word. May God Bless You.
AnnMarie
Posted by: AnnMarie Tandingan | February 03, 2012 at 12:04 PM
YOU are SUCH A BLESSING Dawn! I hadn't seen this on your blog before, BUT KNEW you were a Christian! I PRAISE GOD that He directed me to your site! I/WE too, are "Born Again Christians!" Praise God for your witness to the world through your blogging! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | March 14, 2012 at 09:06 PM
Good Morning, Dawn!
Happy Easter! I know this is an old post but I just found it. What a beautiful message! I do believe in Jesus Christ and He is my Savior! I'll see you in Heaven Dawn and I'll know when I see you because you'll be wearing Purple. LOL! I have saved your blog to my Favorites and I try to check it often. You are a blessing and very Talented. I'm always excited to see what you'll make next. Thank You and Take Care! Georganna
Posted by: Georganna Reichenbaugh | April 08, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Dawn, I have been getting your e-mail newsletter for quite a long time. Tonight is the first time I found "Dawn's Testimony" on the sidebar and decided to click on it. I knew you were a special, loving, creative, and caring person, and now what a joy to find out we are sister's in Christ. Praise God for His Son. Praise God for using you in such a tremendous way to tell others about Jesus. Praise God for His Word which gives us direction for the journey as we travel Home. At the age of seven, while sitting on my mother's lap, I asked Jesus to come into my heart. Now close to seventy years of age, and the many challenges life brings over that length of time, one particular verse has been my solid rock daily. I share it with as many people as possible; known, unknown, Christians and non-Christians. "Jesus Christ IS the SAME yesterday, today and forever." HE NEVER CHANGES - He is my rock! Thank you dear sister for allowing God to use you and be assured He has done that. Yes, we will meet one glorious day at home with Jesus!
Posted by: Carol | June 02, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Hi Dawn I'm not a stampinup demonstrator yet but love the products
I was just reading one of your blogs how lovely to witness your love of God through stampinup I became a Christian in 1986 at a BIlly Graham campaign may God bless you in the work you do and happy Stampin from Linda
Posted by: Linda Warr | June 21, 2012 at 09:54 PM
WOW !!!! Thanks Dawn....
Posted by: Debbie Cowsert | September 25, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Thank you so much for sharing the plan of salvation on your blog. I was saved as a child over 50 years ago. I am so thankful Jesus shed his blood for me. God bless you!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 18, 2013 at 05:21 PM