I keep hearing all sorts of different answers and perspectives, but can you list the things a person would need to check off of a list to make sure they go to heaven?
2007-01-07 06:49:23 · 22 answers · asked by godlessinaz 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Adding quotes from scripture or some reason why you believe your list is complete would be helpful, too.
2007-01-07 06:54:25 · update #1
there is only ONE thing.
no check list needed.
read on:
John 3: The Words of Jesus Christ (God in the flesh)
3. "Verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
4. Nicodemus saith unto Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?"
5. Jesus answered, "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God."
6. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."
16. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
18. He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God."
2007-01-07 06:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, i would stop thinking of it as a list of requirements to make it into Heaven. Heaven isn't a prize that you win for simply doing good deeds and being a kind person. Heaven is something that you long for, the place that, in your heart, you feel you truely belong. No one really knows who will be accepted into heaven, but i believe that the important thing is to accept Jesus as your Savior. if you have a true relationship with Him, then you will be able to trust in Him to take care of your future. these verses of the Bible have always helped me: Proverbs 3:5-6 and John 14. i hope that will help you.
2007-01-07 15:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by kim 1 · 1⤊ 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!
2007-01-07 22:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
Every day:
1. Wake up.
2. Take action. Identify something in your environment that requires your attention. Give the correct attention necessary to create the situation you want. In this proces, take care to do no harm. If you do harm, correct it.
3. Maintain your physical health by eating correctly and being active, maintain your mind by learning something, maintain your spirit by enjoying something. Be aware, glad and grateful for these gifts. Take pleasure in your effort.
4. Rest. Empty your mind.
5. Sleep
The day you wake, look around for something that requires your attention and can't find anything, congratulations; you're in Heaven!
2007-01-07 15:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by mary l 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is only one way to heaven, and all these scriptures explain it...
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.
You must be born again by accepting Jesus as your personal savior.
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Psalms 32:5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
If someone is telling you different from these scriptures, they are telling you a lie. The only way to get to heaven is through accepting Jesus as your personal savior who died on the cross for your sins, and rose again.That He infact is the Son of God.
2007-01-07 15:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heaven of the Bible is the home and throne residence of Father God, the Son of God and the angels. It is a place inhabited by the Spiritual beings of God, who is Himself Spiritual in form and nature. To be allowed to live with Him, one must be born again as a spiritual being. To receive this rebirth, one must believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who has been given POWER to affect this rebirth in His followers. I am always amazed at the confusion caused by the simplicity of Father God's plan.
2007-01-07 14:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by martha d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe whole heartedly that Jesus Christ was born the son of God from a virgin, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for your many sins, rose again on the third day, and is comming again.
2007-01-07 14:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by Symphony in D Minor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe in The ONE and completely ONE True Eternal God The Creator and obey His messenger (peace be upon him).
God knows best
Peace and Love.
2007-01-07 14:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by mil's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To go to heaven, you must admit that you are a sinner and believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you, and rose from the grave. You must turn from you sins and repent, and invite Jesus Christ into your heart. Christ died for you, so that you may spend eternity with him. I hope you do this, and if you do, i'll see you in heaven sometime! :-)
\O/ Praise God \O/
2007-01-07 15:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Papagena 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sacrificial, pure, and perfect blood of Jesus Christ, layed down as a sacrifice for a person's sin. That is everything God requires.
2007-01-07 14:53:23 · answer #10 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋