2006-12-31 04:53:51 · 37 answers · asked by bballer 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By excepting Jesus Christ as your lord and savior.
Acts 16:31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house
John 3:16 (King James Version)
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
What this means is you need to pray and ask the lord to come into your heart and life. Confess your sin(admit your a sinner) ask forgiveness for those sins and that you believe that Jesus died on the cross for those sins.
This is know as the sinners prayer
Saying the sinner's prayer is simply a way of declaring to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ as your Savior. There are no "magical" words that result in salvation. It is only faith in Jesus' death and resurrection that can save us. If you understand that you are a sinner and in need of salvation through Jesus Christ, here is a sinner's prayer you can pray to God: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that I deserve the consequences of my sin. However, I am trusting in Jesus Christ as my Savior. I believe that His death and resurrection provided for my forgiveness. I trust in Jesus and Jesus alone as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord, for saving me and forgiving me! Amen!"
Salvation is a gift though, other than asking Christ into your life there is NOTHING you can do to earn salvation no works of any kind there is no Merritt involved.
The Bible says for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. The only way God can except you into heaven is if your sins are washed by the blood of Jesus Christ and you are a child of God
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: NO MAN cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Excepting Christ Gift of Salvation is the only way
2006-12-31 05:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by singularvision 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm Christian (Catholic Christian), and SOME people say you have to be a Christian to get to Heaven, but I don't fully believe that. If you work to serve people, keep your life pure, and are sorry for your sins and the things you do wrong, I think you can get to Heaven just as easily as the rest of us. If you want the best for others and try to put others before yourself and try to always make good choices, I think you will get to Heaven. I hope that helped, God Bless and have a Great New Year!!!
It isn't up to any human to say who will get to Heaven and who won't, because none of us know. A sin is a sin, no matter how extreme, so you do what you think is right, because nobody has the right to judge you.
2006-12-31 04:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by Christina M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible tells us in John 3:16 that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jesus) that whosoever, BELIEVETH in Him should have ever lasting life (heaven). This means that to get to heaven one must first believe that Jesus died for the sins of the world, and then with a sincere heart ask him for the forgiveness of your sins and invite Him into your heart and life. You do not get into heaven simply by living a good life, the bible is clear on this, you must believe in Jesus and want Him to be a part of your life.
2006-12-31 05:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe in a religion or concept, or have feelings that bring people together rather than separte them. A great love is a love in which you can love outside your own group. Being aware about what is right and wrong is a good place to start. What about believing other people will go to heaven- whom in general don't believe you will? (for example a non christian believing his fellow christian will go to heaven.)- Care about others, no matter what thier religion.
2006-12-31 05:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Robert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Right to Enter Paradise
Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
Become part of God's family today. Acknowledge your sinfulness, and express your faith in these words:
"God, I have sinned against You. (Romans 3:23) I've followed my own way and refused to give You the right to rule in my life. (Romans 3:10-12) I recognize I am separated from You and cannot rescue myself. I do believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I accept the truth of the Scriptures? that His death on the cross paid my sin-debt in full. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And I ask You to forgive me of my sins. (1 John 1:9) By faith, I receive You, Lord Jesus, as my personal Savior from this moment on."
If you just spoke those words to God, then, like the thief on the cross, you have received salvation? a gift of God's grace. The heavenly Father welcomes every person who comes to Him through His Son, regardless of background, age, or current situation. Through Jesus, the right to enter paradise is yours!
2006-12-31 06:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the scripture heading but if you beleive in the bible the way to get to heaven is by putting your life in Gods hands, he forgives sins (hence why Jesus died for all of our sins) and you are granted salvation through Gods eternal love.
2006-12-31 05:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to me heaven is a state of mind. Heaven is a fourth dimension and if god accepts you than you will be in heaven.
2006-12-31 04:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Spidy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
John 3:16
2006-12-31 04:55:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Heaven is just a seemingly beautiful illusion to allow the churches to suck as much money as possible out of innocent peoples' pockets.
2006-12-31 04:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Katelyn 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We all get to heaven, there are a few detours along the way, however.
2006-12-31 04:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no heaven, its just a religious belief.
Thanks for your generous 2 points.
2006-12-31 04:54:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋