Everyone knows that death brings us face to face with God.  And if things aren't what they should be, the idea is frightening.  Many push it out of mind until it's too late.  Surely you are wiser than that.  The question:  "If you died the minute you started to read this, do you have the assurance that you would be in Heaven?" The Bible says there are four things a person must know to go to Heaven...
1.  All have sinned and come short of the glory of God  (Romans 3:23). This means we all have sinned and need a Savior. 
2.  For the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). 
Our sins have earned a wage, and that wage is death or separation from God in eternal hell.
3.  But God commended His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). 
Even in our sin God loved us.  He gave His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross that we might know Him in the power of His forgiveness.
4.  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13).

So, taking Him as your Savior is the next step.  How do you do that?  Simple.  Talk to Him in prayer.

How to Receive Christ

1.  Admit your need.  (I am a sinner, and I need forgiveness.)
2.  Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3.  Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died for your sins, and He was buried and rose again.
4.  Through prayer, invite Jesus to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.

You may receive Christ this moment by praying this prayer...

"Dear Jesus, forgive me of all my sins and save me.  I repent for all my sins, and I ask You to come into my heart and be Lord of my life.  I believe You are God's Son.  I believe that You died, were buried, and rose again from the grave.  I ask You to lead me, protect me, and guide me all the days of my life.  Thank You for hearing my prayer.  Thank You for saving me.  In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."

If you have invited Jesus into your life, the Bible says you now have eternal life.  You should now live for Him and allow Him to change your life.  It is a journey that you will take, one step at a time!

This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ.  To deepen this relationship you should:

1. Read your Bible every day.
2. Talk to God in prayer every day.
3. Be baptized in water.
4. Tell others about Christ.
5. Worship and fellowship with other Christians in a church where the fullness of the Word of God is preached and obeyed.