Don't be modest please. And don't give me that old, "nothing, I was just saved by Jesus" or "God, judges us not on our works but by our faith." Blah, blah, blah. You know that you have to have at least a few good works stored up to get you to the big palace in the sky.
So, what have you done?
2006-08-07 17:34:27 · 17 answers · asked by idspudnik 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Did you remove this q?
Anyway, probably nothing. Most of my actions are self-serving. Even the nice things I do. The exception would be there are a few people whose needs and happiness I put above my own. For instance, my son. Otherwise, I think I am a nice person because it is easier to have friends than enemies.
2006-08-07 17:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry that you have been given the impression that Chirstians must think they deserve Heaven. No one deserves heaven. I know you didn't want that answer but if you seek truth than you will often get answers you don't want. The bible clearly states that works will not buy your ticket. You can't earn salvation. So, you must be asking because somewhere along the line some Christian presented himself as "better" than non Chirstians. Well, the fault is in the person, not Jesus. The bible teaches that ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23.
What I have done to deserve Heaven? NOTHING. I just accepted the gift of salvation.
2006-08-08 00:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Quinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am saved by grace thru faith in Jesus Christ. I don't have to add to what Jesus Christ did on the cross. "It is complete," He said so, on the cross. The reason God designed salvation thru faith and not because of good works is found in Ephesians 2: 8-10... "Not of works (good works) lest anyone should boast." Can you imagine how much bragging there would be in heaven if we were saved because of what we did or achieved? An example of the grace of God at work was the salvation availed by one of the thieves hanged at Jesus' side. He can't do any good works because he was already hanging on the cross when he met Jesus Christ. But Jesus saved him anyway.
2006-08-08 00:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by Coring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heaven is where God is. Hell is where God is not. Earth is where man is. The goal is for man to be with God.
It is clear by your question that you just don't want to listen about how to get to God. I can quote the scriptures until hell freezes, and you would not be better inform.
Let's start with the basics: What do you believe?
Having started there, then how do you get to God?
The Christian belief starts with the bible as the word of God as spoken through the prophets. This is where you probably get your concept of heaven.
Now you need to look for terms such as "God not man judges", "saved (in Greek made whole)", "grace", etc. If you are willing to study the scriptures, you will find your answer.
God is spirit and we worship God in spirit and in truth.
Christians were asked by Jesus to teach all nations, not to convert everyone. And it seems several have attempted to teach you, but you have not learned.
Your answer is not what I have done, but what you have failed to do. Everyday I am with my God; maybe one day you will be with yours.
2006-08-08 01:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by J. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is up? I spent 10 minutes giving a really good answer and Yahoo says this question is removed and I lost my answer!
I'm not gonna write it all again! Believe me...I am going to Heaven!
To make a long story short, it's what I HAVEN'T done that counts!
2006-08-08 00:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by *ღ♥۩ THEMIS ۩♥ღ* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only contian a soul which is a spark of the Creator that was spun from its body before the creation of the physical universe.these sparks became the soul for all that was and is and will be.
these souls will be called back to the body of the Creator on the day of Judement. All will be forgiven their sins. And yes even that which we call evil was made by the Creator and will be returned to its body.
2006-08-08 00:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done nothing worthy to get into heaven, in fact no one has. We are like filthy rags to God. Only by the grace of God does anyone get to heaven!!
2006-08-08 00:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by Diddly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pardon but i have to tell exactly those things. nothing i can do can make me saved because God alrady finished everything through Jesus. all i should do is accept that gift of salvation. that's how merciful and good God is. why? coz He just love all mankind. even you. you can put your faith in him also so that you too can be saved
2006-08-08 00:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by snoopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can go to Heaven as long as they haven't commeted the one and only unfogivable sin. I can't think of the actuall word they call it but, it's when you don't believe in GOD. Other than that any other sin can be forgiven
2006-08-08 00:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by chris t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have to have even one good work stored up to get into heaven. Good works strengthen our faith. Our faith compels us to do good works, which again strengthen our faith. So they build each other up. But obedience to the Bible's command to repent and be baptized is all that gets me in. It's not because of me, but because of him.
As for what have I done. I'll keep my reward in heaven thanks.
2006-08-08 00:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by unicorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋