Short Bible Study

I wrote a letter to someone whom I've known for over 35 years who has dealt with many hardships in her life but seems to always overcome them.  Now CANCER presents itself, trumps, and compounds the former. Some might ponder that there must be something better beyond this earth, in light of all the sickness and hardships we deal with daily and in this case the "C" word—CANCER, which leads oftentimes to the dreaded "D" word—DEATH. Cancer is horrible.  Cancer devastates.  Cancer destroys.  Cancer kills.  Cancer killed my mom recently. Do you know what is worse than CANCER?  SIN!  And where SIN will take you!  Cancer is a result of a sin-cursed world. Trusting in Christ beats CANCER every time!   Cancer only kills you once if you're in Christ because you are on to a better place thereafter ( Philippians 1:21 ). However, if you are still in the first man Adam, CANCER will be the first death.  But the second death, which cancer can't even hold a candle to, is

If you’re not sure whether you are going to heaven when you die, take this simple exam to determine with certainty.  On a scrap piece of paper, jot down the correct numbers or 1 through 13 representing answer(s) to the following question: How do I ensure I get to Heaven? By obeying God’s Law and Commandments By doing my best and treating others “right”. By living a good life. By doing good works (serving others, helping folks in need, etc.). By trying to obey the “Golden Rule” (treat others as you want to be treated). By tithing or giving money to the church. By church membership (that is, belonging to or becoming a member of a church) By praying to God. By being water-baptized. By partaking in Holy Communion. By being born of “Christian” parents. By confirmation. By penance. Which number or numbers did you choose?  If you chose any of the 13 answers listed, you have failed the exam.  Salvation is not found in even one of those an