Go on, cast that first stone.
2006-07-16 08:47:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My only qualification is that I am covered in the blood of Jesus. Sounds sticky. But it's better than hell.
Maybe we should be covered BY the blood of Jesus. Oh heck, language is so inadequate.
Jesus defeated death and I'm riding His coattails.
2006-07-16 08:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Hyzakyt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heaven is not something easily attained. Jesus' apostles were rewarded with heavenly life, but look what they went through as his followers. They were thrown in prison, beaten, and persected constantly thoughout their ministry. They remained faithful until death. The Bible says that "faith without works is dead." So a person must be more than just good to be rewarded life in heaven. There are many people who may be lead a good and respectable life, but they do not believe in God. So not all good people go to heaven.
2006-07-16 16:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all just human so we all do things we shouldn't. However it says in the Bible to enter Heaven you must accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. He also says, Anyone who believes in me shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. If you wonder about getting into Heaven , you may want to pray about it.
Ask for forgiveness for your sins and then from that day forward,
live the best you can. Don't forget that we all do things in life that are probably wrong, but we have a forgiving God if we believe in him.
2006-07-16 15:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by just guessing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cast the first stone?
Jesus told that woman that He did not condemn her, and that she should go and sin no more:
John 8:7 "But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:11 'She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, 'I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.'"
Jesus told Nicodemus: "Jesus answered and said to him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" John 3:3
Acts 4:12 "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved."
I will go to Heaven because of NOTHING I have done, but because of the finished work of Jesus. Jesus' last words from the cross was: "... , He said, 'It is finished!' And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit." John 19:30
You can too, by (1) Admitting that you are a sinner; Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"
(2) Believing that Jesus died for your forgiveness; Matthew 26:28 "for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins."
(3) Confess Jesus as your LORD "for 'Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Romans 10:13
2006-07-16 16:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think im going to Heaven cause i learned when i was young that only a hundred and forty four thousand go to heaven and the rest (of the good ones) stay on earth which will become a paradise like the garden of eden was. I highly doubt i'm one ofthe hundred and forty four thousand, i barely believe i'd even make it into the paradise.
2006-07-16 15:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by ilovedorks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biblically, it all comes down to what we do with Jesus. Those who reject His love and gift of life will not enter heaven, those who receive His gift of salvation (no matter your background) will have eternal life.
Read John 3:16-21; practically the entire Bible. It is not my opinion, it is God's opinion :-)
I have NO qualifications. Jesus does. He died, shed His blood so my sin could be washed away (and I am probably one of the worst sinners ever). I, about a dozen years ago, asked Him to save me. Because of what HE did, I will enter his rest.
Now I live for Him, doing good things, because I am so thankful for what He has done.
Love God, love people.
2006-07-16 15:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only that I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, I have been baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Those are the only qualifications, no good or bad thing I could do can change that.
2006-07-16 17:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by free2praise76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens, so I'd rather not go. Especially if I need "qualifications"!
2006-07-16 15:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by brenopa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I have accepted the gift of eternal life from my LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have accepted Him! I have accepted that He loves me so much that He was willing to be crucified for me! I pray that you will do the same, before it's too late. God bless!
2006-07-16 16:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel I live a moral life and try to be kind to others. I would hope that would get me into heaven.
2006-07-16 15:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋