Do you know what it takes to be saved and go to heaven
2006-12-02 10:44:44 · 15 answers · asked by Jaime S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you truly want to go to heaven when you die, it would be best if we actually talked face to face, or better, computer to computer. I usually talk to people through Instant Messages.
You must first realize that you are a sinner (everyone is, really, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 3:10, 23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 3:4). There is a way to be made free from sin, and that is through water baptism (Acts 2:38, 8:37-38). Jesus Christ has only one church (Matthew 16:18), and He is the head of His church (Acts 2:47, Ephesians 1:22-23).
Most people worship God any way they want to, some do it in vain (Matthew 15:8-9, Mark 7:7); some do it ignorantly (Acts 17:23, Romans 10:1-3); and some practice what is called will-worship, which is the wearing of vestal garments, incense, loud music, etc. They make a big deal out of worshipping God (Colossians 2:20-23). The only way to worship God properly is in spirit and in truth (John 4:20-24). We, as Christians, followers of Christ, perform five acts of worship. They are praying (1 Timothy 2:1), giving as we have prospered (1 Corinthians 16:1-2), partaking of the Lord's Supper weekly (Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23), preaching (Acts 20:7), and singing with no instruments (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 13:15. That is the ONLY worship God recognizes and accepts.
The way to become a member of the Lord's church is this: We are drawn to the Father by the Son (John 6:44-45). We are to Hear the Word of God (Romans 10:17); Believe what we have heard (Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6); Repent of our sins (Luke 13:3); Confess Jesus Christ to be the Only Begotten Son of God (Matthew 10:32); then we are Baptized for the remission of sins in water (Acts 2:38, 8:37-41). After all that, we are to remain Faithful to Christ (Acts 2:42, Revelation 2:10).
Examples of conversions in the Bible can be found in the Book of Acts. Read the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-39.
After you've been baptized into Christ and you wear the name of Christian, you must promise to follow Christ faithfully in order to obtain eternal life, put God first before EVERYTHING in your life, faithfully attend worship services faithfully at a local congregation of the Church of Christ near you (Hebrews 10:25), and share your newfound faith with others (Matthew 28:18-20).
I realize this is long, but I hope I have answered your questions. When you go to look for a Church of Christ near you, check out this website, www.church-of-christ.org. No matter where in the world you live, there is a Church of Christ. Good luck.
2006-12-02 11:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by kellygirlaj 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When someone appeals to God and seeks forgiveness in Jesus, his sins are forgiven. He is cleansed. His relationship with God is restored, and he is made a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17). All of this is the work of God, not man. Salvation is a free gift (Rom. 6:23).
We are saved from damnation. When anyone sins, and we all have (Rom. 3:23; 6:23), he deserves eternal separation from God (Isaiah 59:2). Yet, because of His love and mercy, God became a man (John 1:1,14 ) and bore the sins of the world in His body on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24; 1 John 2:2). We are forgiven when we realize that there is nothing we can do to earn the favor of God and we put our trust in what Jesus did for us on the cross (Eph. 2:8-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-4). Only God saves. The only thing we bring to the cross is our sin.
Both God the Father (Isaiah 14:21) and Jesus (John 4:42) are called Savior; that is, deliverer from sin. Remember, it was the Father who sent the Son (1 John 4:10) to be the Savior.
2006-12-02 18:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ is the son of God, was born on this earth as a baby grew up bible says he was an exact representation of God the Father .....so we can know what God id like from looking at the life pf Jesus. Jesus lived a sinless life and allowed himself to die on the cross so that we could have rightstanding with God...he who knew no sin became sin that we might have rightstanding with God.......1 Cor 2:21
God also rose Him up from the dead in 3 days where He went back to heaven,
John 3:16 says it best...ForGod so loved the World that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life.
2006-12-02 18:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by fishymom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the bible is full of information about Jesus, especially the New Testament. The first four books, the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John even have recorded portions of Jesus` testimony while He was here on earth.
What it takes to be saved and to go to heaven is to accept and believe that Jesus is who He says He is.
To accept and believe that He is the Son of God and that He died on the cross taking upon Himself the sins of all mankind.
To accept and believe that He descended into hell and defeated Satan.
To accept and believe that Jesus rose from the dead overcoming death and being resurrected in life through the Spirit of God.
To accept and believe that Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
If you can accept and believe the truth claims of Jesus then all that is left is to repent of your sins and ask Jesus to forgive you and to move in to your heart and become the Lord of your life.
Narrow is the door that leads in to heaven and Jesus is the door into heaven for all mankind. This is not "mans" idea rather this is the path to God that God has made for man to know Him and to be able to have a personal relationship with God.
Many of us are afraid of the intimacy that God offers to each and every one of us. Because of this we would rather have a mediator, like a pastor give us God's perspective second hand. A great example of this is when God established His people at Mount Sinai, however, they were afraid to make the commited choice to seek God and asked Moses to stand in for them and represent them. As a result many Christians miss the true, mighty and awesome power of God that is tangible, real and available in our life.
Jesus has done it ALL for us, all we have to do is die to our self and let Him live through us. This is so easy to say and yet so full of internal and external obstacles. It also sounds like a death sentence and yet you will experience more of life, abundantly than you ever thought possible.
2006-12-02 19:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by David R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus came to the world to save you and all the rest of humanity. If you wish to belong to Jesus, then pray to Him. Some people say something like this. Dear Jesus, Come into my heart and forgive me of my sins. I want to belong to You forever. Help me, walk through this life in a way that is pleasing to You. Where there is sin in my life set me free.Thank You, Dear Lord for the free gift of salvation. Amen. If you believe this in your heart then you are a Child of God from this moment on. Welcome to the family. Find a church that helps you to understand the bible.Some people may tell you that you have to be without sin in your life to come to Christ, but if that were the case no one could go to Him because we all have sinned. When you belong to Christ, sin is not the way you want to live, that is the change of heart. God Bless
2006-12-02 19:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do! Glad you asked!
Jesus says "I am the only way, truth and life, and no one comes to the Father but through Me" John 14:6
To go to Heaven one must believe in Jesus, and that he died and rose again- and repent of sin- seek His forgiveness and follow Him- To pray for this and truly give your life to Him- knowing full well that He is the only way to Heaven and it is only through Him that we can be redeemed. For everyone has sinned against God- and God is Holy and Just and there is no sin in him- so sin will be punished- Hell. Those who do not believe will end up with this destiny. But through the blood of Jesus we are saved, by His wonderful grace as it says in Ephesians 2:8 "It is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and its not of yourselves, but it is the gift of God" --so nothing you do can get you to heaven, it is simply by faith and repentence in Jesus Christ. Do you believe this? Jesus had to die, because it is only through the shedding of blood that sins are forgiven:
Hebrews 9:22
In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
-So Jesus was the one price that paid for all of those who believe. What a wonderful Gift!!
2006-12-02 18:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible says believe on the lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. God loves everyone and he wants you to go to Heaven to be with him. Go to this site and read this. It will help you understand. Jesus Rules.
http://www.jesusfreak.com/knowingjesus.asp
2006-12-02 18:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by I love Jesus! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have learned while attending university and elsewhere, I learned that a man named Jesus Christ was born to a virgin name Mary, as written in the Bible and the Quran.
Jesus was sent to share the truth about who God was and wasn't. To set free the truth of God so that all could come to know God in a personal way.
His native dialect was a very crude sounding language. What attrached crowds of people to listen to Jesus was the way in which he used his particular dialect, he made it sound very pleasing. Hence, His voice and use of words attracted people to him.
The parts of the Bible which associate particular wordage and phases to Jesus represent a beauty of spirit, very pure, very open, with peaceful intent to bring a message of unconditional love. Most of the Bible is not directly associated with what Jesus said, only a small portion is traced to what others heard Jesus speak.
A dinner he held several days prior to his death continues to be celebrated on a daily basis in the Roman Catholic Church and less frequently in many of the various protestant faiths.
When Jesus died, he arose from death three days later. The only prophet of any major world religion to do so. This represents Jesus' divine mission and his divine being.
Many people believe they must "invoke" the fear of "God" into others that they must believe in Jesus as their personal lord and savior. However, in my studies of the Bible I never interpreted any thing that invokes fear to do so. Therefore, I don't believe that was Jesus' intent. Rather, his gentle nature would rather attracted others to the truth by demonstration of faith living, rather than by invoking the fear of an angry and punishing God. Jesus' mission was to rebut that type of action. His intent was to allow others to love others as they love themselves.
He would be the first person from history I would want to meet.
2006-12-02 19:44:19 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be judge by faith and work.Jesus is the Words of God come in the flesh to die so we may have salvation.Love put into action is the work,and faith is beleiving in the Holy Spirit.
2006-12-02 19:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the idea is:
If I made a mistake to my father .. he has 2choices, whether to punish me OR t oforgive me.. but the possiblty is that he make another one punish him for my sake.. instead of me. it just happenes in christianety I really can't understand it
2006-12-02 19:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by best_2_answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋