2007-02-02 08:27:21 · 12 answers · asked by Mike B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the father except through me" Jesus
" you must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven"
Jesus is the only way. There is no other, no good works will do it.
Our "good works are as filthy rags" To God. Jesus was not just a good teacher. He was the Christ/sacrifice for our sins. We cannot enter heaven with our sins on us. ONly the blood of Christ can cover them. He gave his life freely. He loves us that much.
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2007-02-02 08:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanmarie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only through Jesus Christ- He is the only way, truth and life and no one comes to the Father but through Him - John 14:6
Why do we need a Savior? Because we have all sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23) and the wages of sin is death ( romans 6:23) Look at God's commandments and ask yourself if you have ever broken just one--because one sin will keep you out of heaven, if you have not been forgiven through Christ. These are God's standards- and sin is detestable to Him- God is holy and pure, and there is no sin in Him, so those who believe in what GOd did, that He gave His son Jesus Christ up to be crucified so that we who believe would be saved from hell and sin---they are counted righteous in God's eyes- forgiven past, present and future, and they are born again, in His spirit- washed clean, renewed. John 3:3 says "Unless you are born again you cannot enter the kingdom of Heaven"
-And it is only by HIS grace, nothing we do can earn our way to heaven as Ephesians 2:8 says "It is by grace you have been saved through FAITH, and not of yourselves for it is the gift of God"
-What a wonderful Gift! That is love, and I am eternally greatful that the Lord has saved me, and changed my heart so that I could see the meaning of what He did and understand it. Praise be to Him!
2007-02-02 16:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a ticket in. If you really want to know- see my starred question under my profile... 'how did God make he's son?' The answer is there in a nutshell... you have the choice to consider it or not but at the very least you will clearly understand the Christian way to heaven. It is wise to understand the perspective.
2007-02-02 16:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by lindasue m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How you get to heaven is you lay down in the middle of the road. Make sure you do it on a busy day for best result.
2007-02-02 16:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 3 · 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!
2007-02-02 22:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accept Jesus Christ's death as payment for your sins and then live by God's rules for the rest of your life.
2007-02-02 16:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by The Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your religion... in monotheist religions (Islam, Christianity, Judaism) you serve one god, do "good" things, and don't kill anyone of course and you go to heaven...
in polytheist, you serve all the gods..do good things and don't kill. then in some of them you reincarnate untill you live in peace..
2007-02-02 16:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by pokerface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE WAY
v.1 I wander about like one who is blind
I can’t find my way home
No matter what I try, it fails me every time
I can’t find my way home
pre-chorus So I look to You
And I see the Son that gives me sight
And now I see…
Chorus You are the Way
You are the Life
You are the Truth
You are my guide
You are the wind that carries me
So blow wind blow
v.2 What seems right to a man¾it leads only to death
We can’t find our way home
We search to find our heaven
And end up in our prison
We can’t find our way home
Bridge: I’m just a child, crying out and looking for my Father
You know (Oh Father) I can’t find my way home
words and music by Heidi Jo and Derek Levendusky
2004 Prophet Hall Music
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HOW TO RECEIVE CHRIST
Perhaps there is something in your heart that longs to know God. God loved you so much that He was willing to sacrifice Himself for you…and now you long to live for Him. Where do you begin?
Jesus said in John 17:3, "This is eternal life, that they may know Thee, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." Eternal life is knowing Jesus. Therefore, Christianity is not just a religion or a doctrine, but a living Person. It is a relationship.
This is what the Bible tells us that God wants us to know before we begin a relationship with Christ:
1) God loves you and wants a relationship with you.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
2) We are all sinful and separated from a relationship with God.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
3) Jesus is God's only means of forgiveness.
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
4) We must accept Christ to be forgiven and restored to peace with God.
"…if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)
5) Accepting Christ is the beginning of a new life with God and other believers.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17)
[Jesus said to his disciples] "These things I command you, that you love one another." (John 15:17)
If you believe what the Bible says, and are ready to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ, then pray this prayer from your heart, and you can begin your journey home:
Dear Heavenly Father, I believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. I believe He lived a sinless life, and though He was innocent, He died on the cross for my sins. I believe He rose from the dead on the third day, and is alive today. So I come to You humbly, Father, and acknowledge that I have not lived a sinless life, but have fallen short of Your commandments. I ask You to forgive me of my sins, and I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please send Your Holy Spirit into my heart now, and give me grace to walk away from my old life, and live the new life that You have for me. Help me to grow in my relationship with You. I love You and worship You, Almighty Father. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer sincerely, and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Bible says that you have been born again (John 3:3). Like a baby born into the world with a loving family awaiting, the family of God awaits you. I strongly encourage you to attend a church that teaches the Bible, and where other believers can get to know you and encourage you in your faith. I also encourage you to read the Bible and pray. Your relationship with God has only begun! Like getting to know a person, in the days ahead you will know the joy of getting to know God.
If you prayed to receive Jesus Christ, I would love to receive a message from you as well! Please email me at rekahbekah@verizon.net God bless you!
2007-02-05 18:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By being the best person that you can be, and don't intentionally hurt anyone
2007-02-02 16:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
through the blood of Jesus that is the only way.
2007-02-02 16:31:56 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋