2006-07-03 18:08:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Think of it this way... Imagine you're in a courtroom, you're guilty of many serious crimes. The judge says, "It's a fine of $500,000, or prison." You don't have anywhere near that amount of money, so the bailiff begins to walk you out of the courtroom when someone you don't even know appears. He runs up to the judge with a check and says, "I've paid the fine for you." Now that the fine has been paid, the law no longer has any hold on you. You're free -- because of the gift you were given.
This is what God did for you by sending Jesus to die on the cross in your place. So that you wouldn't have to go to Hell, God sent his only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross -- suffering the punishment that justice demands. Then He rose from the grave, forever defeating death! The Bible tells us, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) If you will repent of your sins and put your trust in Jesus, God says he will forgive all your sins and grant you the gift of everlasting life. Just like the court case we just talked about, if you repent (that means to confess and forsake your sins) and put your trust in Jesus, then you will not have to suffer God's justice in Hell because the payment for your crimes was made by Jesus on the cross.
If you're not sure what to pray, read Psalm 51, and make it a model for your prayer. The words are not "magical," what God cares about is the attitude of your heart. When you pray, it should sound something like this, "Dear God, I repent of all my sins, such as (name them). I put my trust in Jesus Christ as Lord (to say Jesus is your Lord means you are now making Jesus the master over your life) and Savior. Forgive me and grant me your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."
Now read your Bible daily, and obey what you read. God will never let you down.
What should you read? We suggest that you start in the book named "John," and then read the one named "Romans." Whatever you decide to read, make sure you read every day.
2006-07-03 18:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by I_Need_Help 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every Christian thinks that he/she will go to heaven, while pointing out all the other Christians who WON'T go to heaven because they don't believe the same way he/she does. From this I must conclude that heaven is going to be a very lonely place, since nobody is actually going to be there.
2006-07-03 18:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think that I think i will go to heaven!
2006-07-03 18:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by deusdeluna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Muslim, I can not say I will go to heaven, unless I am on my way to it, and that is after I be judged and have the permission to let there, otherwise I will not..
I ask Allah to let me be of those who will be admitted to paradise by His mercy, as He is the most merciful, the most compassionate.
2006-07-03 18:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by happy wahhaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And Jesus said, " I am the way, the truth, and the light. No man cometh unto the father but by me."
I know that God is holy and man is sinful. I believe in the person of Jesus. I have complete trust in Christ. I am willing to pay the cost to follow.
2006-07-03 18:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus took my punishment on the cross and I took His righteousness. This made me righteous in God's sight.
I am 100% sure I will go to heaven. I hope to see you there.
2006-07-03 18:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by The Redeemed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus. It is all about what I do with Jesus-reject v. accept him (the good works follow salvation and are an evidence of the salvation that is within our souls).
locomexicao, are you pursuing the truth? If so read, "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell, it is a good book.
2006-07-03 18:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without working hard no one will achieve it because it is so precious, but good deeds also require good intensions. But even then only by the grace and mercy of Allah good doers will go to it.
2006-07-03 18:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assured that if I have Faith it will be accounted to me as righteousness, in the book of Romans.
I am also reassured by some of Jesus final words on the cross, when He turned to the thief and said to him. "I assure you this day you will be with me in paradise".
2006-07-03 18:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus. Calvary covers it all! I need no other answer, I need no other plea, nothing but the Blood of Jesus.....amen. I feel a shout cumin' on!
2006-07-03 18:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋