How do I get to Heaven?
Salvation is both God’s free gift and our personal choice. The Bible says, “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Yet Scripture also declares, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). God offers salvation by His grace, and He invites every person to choose to receive it. If you’ve never settled this in your heart, the Word of God shows the way clearly—often called the Romans Road to Salvation.
• (Romans 3:23) – “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”
• (Romans 6:23) – “The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”
• (Romans 5:8) – “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”
• (Romans 10:9-10) – “that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
• (Romans 10:13) – “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved”
The gift is offered—will you receive it today?
Why do I need to be saved?
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim 2:4)
God loves every person on the planet. He created us and longs for us to flourish.
“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5)
God wants everyone to be saved. Is perfect and endless and we are not.
“ But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away“ (Isaiah 65:6)
The Bible that our righteousness is like a polluted garment. We can try for the rest of our lives and never be able to earn ‘s approval.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16)
Without God’s free offer of salvation, we face separation from God forever.
Romans Road To Salvation
1. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23)
First, we’re told that all of us are sinners. God intended for each of us to live in perfect relationship with him, but every person who has ever lived has broken God’s commands. The Bible teaches later on in Romans (5:12–21) that sin entered the world through the first man, Adam. Because of Adam’s sin, we’re all incapable of meeting God’s standards. Sin isn’t just something we do. It’s our nature.
2. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom 6:23)
This defines the consequences of our sin, which are twofold: Because of our sin, our earthly lives are destined to end. But more importantly, our sin leads to eternal death, which is eternal separation from God. This verse ends with good news, however. We’ve earned death. It’s what we deserve. But we’re offered a free gift that we don’t deserve—“eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
3. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ” (Rom 5:8)
After we’ve established our sinfulness, the consequences of our sin, and the hope of eternal life,Romans 5:8paints a vivid picture of God’s love for us even when we’re at our worst. God’s love for us isn’t an abstraction. He loves us so much that even when we were sinners (or enemies of God, as Paul describes us two verses later), he gave his Son to die for us. This arguably is the clearest, most powerful, most explicit description of God’s love ever written.
4. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Rom 10:9–10)
With Romans 10:9–10, Paul tells us how we can respond to the gospel affirmatively and accept God’s free offer of salvation. Paul has already told us that we cannot do anything to earn God’s gift. So we shouldn’t think of confessing and believing as a “works” but as a faithful response to the offer of salvation.
5. “Fpr whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Rom 10:13)
Finally, Paul reminds us that the offer of salvation is for everyone. No matter where we’re from, what we’ve done, how intelligent we are, or what social economic class we’re in, God’s offer of salvation is for us.
I have decided, How do I settle this?
A Prayer of Salvation.
Choosing salvation is not a script or magic words—just a way to express the heart’s decision. Here is a simple prayer to consider once you have decided to accept God’s gift of salvation.
“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe You died for me and rose again. I ask You to forgive me of my sins, come into my heart, and save me. I trust You alone as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You for the gift of eternal life. Amen.”
If you have received Jesus Christ as your Saviour, praise the Lord! Salvation is the beginning of a brand-new life. The Bible says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Now that you’ve taken this step of faith, below are some next steps.
What do I do next?
Seek a Bible-believing church
A church that preaches and teaches the Word of God—without compromise—will help you grow in truth and fellowship. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us of the importance of gathering with other believers.
Pray regularly
Talk to God each day. Prayer strengthens your walk and helps you grow closer to him.
Share your decision with someone
Let others know that you’ve trusted Christ. “For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed” (Romans 10:11).
Follow the Lord in baptism
Baptism is an act of obedience and a public testimony of your new life in Christ.