Exactly who WILL go to heaven?
Only those who trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior will receive eternal life. There’s no second chance for salvation after death, so we must respond to God's call now and share this truth with others.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
Not everyone will go to heaven; only those who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will receive eternal life (John 3:16). The Bible teaches that all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23) and that no one can earn salvation through their own efforts. Salvation is through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, as we confess Him as Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9-10). There is NO second chance after death to change one's eternal destiny, so it is crucial to respond to God’s call of salvation now (Hebrews 9:27). As believers, we are called to share this message with others, helping them come to know Jesus and experience the hope of salvation (Matthew 28:18-20).
FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
Although salvation in the Old Testament also came by faith through the promise of the Messiah, it was not fulfilled until the New Testament time.
FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT
Who will go to heaven? John 3:16 offers the clear words of Jesus on this issue: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Those with faith in Jesus as God's Son have eternal life. Those who do not are separated from Him for eternity. Their future is in what the Bible describes as hell or eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46; Luke 12:5; Romans 6:23).
Every person sins (Romans 3:10), and no one is good enough to achieve entrance into God's perfect presence in heaven by works or human goodness. Romans 3:23 also teaches that all have sinned and have fallen short of God's glory or perfect standard. God, in His grace, made the way for those who believe in Jesus Christ by faith to receive salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9). Romans 10:9-10 confirms who will be saved: "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."
Acts 4:12 is clear that this salvation is only through Jesus: "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
After this life, there will be no opportunity to choose to believe in Jesus or to change one's eternal destiny; there will be death and then a judgment regarding our eternity (Hebrews 9:27). There will be no reincarnation or second chance after death, only eternity with God or apart from Him.
If none of this is true, then why did Jesus have to die? Hebrew historical documents verify His existence on earth. He said He was the Son of God. Are you willing to bet your eternity on it being a lie or fairytale? That’s up to you.
Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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