Question:  

How does a person get to Heaven?

Answer:  

The obstacle to knowing God and spending eternity with Him in Heaven is one’s sin. Jesus Christ died on a cross to pay the penalty for that sin. When one believes that – when one believes that Jesus is God’s Son and that God raised Him from the dead after he was crucified and buried, that person is “born again” and can look forward to going to Heaven when they die. This is documented in the Bible by a conversation Jesus had. It's recorded in the Gospel of John, Chapter 3. Apostle Paul also spoke to this issue in Romans 10:9-10.

Question:  

Can a person be sure they will go to Heaven when they die?

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The Bible says in no uncertain terms that if a person “has the Son” – if a person believes in Jesus Christ as the Son of God – that person has eternal life. That is an iron clad guarantee from God’s Word, the Bible. You can read it for yourself in I John 5:11-13.

Question:  

Different religions teach different ways to be at peace with God. How can a person know which one is correct?

Answer:  

The Bible records these words from Jesus in the 14th Chapter of the Gospel of John. In verse 6 He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father but through me.” There is simply no other way a person can gain entry to Heaven. That special relationship with God cannot be purchased, earned or bartered in any way. One must believe in Jesus to ever see Heaven.

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What is the process of growing spiritually at First Baptist?

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At First Baptist, we understand that spiritual growth happens over time when we respond to the Word of God in the environment of supportive relationships. This process of spiritual development generally begins with a person participating in our worship service on Sunday morning. As a person becomes acquainted with the congregation, we like to invite them to try one of our small group Bible studies so they can study the Bible in a setting of supportive fellowship. In time, we encourage people to develop formal or informal mentoring-type relationships. Throughout this process we encourage people to find a place to use their gifts to serve others.