Is it possible to know for sure that you will be going to heaven when you die?

Answer 1

Some of the answers to this question show the ignorance and theological confusion of so many people- Roman Catholics, “Christian” cults, and many Evangelicals, concerning the subject of the Eternal Security of Salvation of the believer in Christ.

First, biblical doctrines are not the result of taking biblical texts out of context. A text taken out of context is nothing more than a pretext. To form a biblical doctrine all the passages and verses that deal with a subject need to be considered. Then and only then a doctrine or main teaching is developed.

Second, the doctrine of Eternal Security of believer is very well established in the Scriptures. Only defective Hermeneutics (biblical interpretation), fueled by preconceived ideas or dogmas, can arrive at the conclusion that “once saved always saved” is not biblical. Salvation is of the Lord, and as such there is nothing a truly saved person can do to loose it.

Those who insist that salvation and heaven can be forfeited or lost know very little or nothing about the biblical doctrine of Salvation, Hermeneutics, or biblical theology in general.

Salvation by works or by keeping commandments or man made rules is typical of most religions in the world, including many identified as Christian. However, if salvation is not eternal then it is not salvation at all. If we can do something to loose our salvation, then it is by works and through our own efforts, not by grace through faith. The Bible says:

“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” (Romans 3:25-28)

In the book of Hebrews, in the New Testament, we find that the word “eternal” is key to the message of the book: Christ is the “author of eternal salvation (5:9). Through His death, He “obtained eternal redemption” (9:12) and He shares with believers “the promise of eternal inheritance” (9:15).

Believers either have eternal salvation or we don’t. We are eternally saved or we are not saved at all. Period. To not understand that if salvation is not permanent and eternal it’s not salvation at all, is to misunderstand what the Bible is all about.

Now, when a person receives Christ as his personal Savior, the Holly Spirit enters his or her life and transforms it. The new believer starts changing outwardly and obeying Christ, not because of fear of loosing his or her salvation, but out of gratitude towards God and because the Holly Spirit is working in him or her. There is a big difference between “professing Christians” and true Christians. A true salvation experience will change the life of the person who has received Christ as Savior. And the changes taking place inside will manifest themselves in life and conduct. Many people think they are true Christians when in reality they are not. However true believers have, according to the Bible, eternal life and the assurance of their salvation.

The reality of the new faith and his new life in Christ will be shown, both to him and to others, by his love and respect for the Word of God and for his fellow Christians, and will be confirmed in his own heart by the Holly Spirit who has come to indwell him.

Following find more biblical passages providing the believer in Christ with eternal assurance of his or her salvation. All these texts, and many more are in accord with what the whole Bible teaches concerning salvation.

“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24)

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13)

“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.” (2 Timothy 1:12)

“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.” (Romans 8:16)

“We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers.” (1 John 3:14)

Answer 2

Yes you are guaranteed to go to heaven if you have truly asked Jesus in your heart. You will know that you have Jesus when your life has changed. When the things of this world don't really matter, and you store up treasures in heaven. When things that you thought were funny and great, you now realize that Satan is trying to trick you into believing all this is great here on earth. When you are willing to share with others what Christ has done for you. I can't wait to get to heaven. Yes Satan will try to defeat you, and remind you what you have done wrong. God forgets your sins when you ask Him for forgiveness. Our sins are removed as far as the East is from the West. Keep serving and searching for the truth. God bless you all.

Answer 3

First of all, as I remember, the Bible doesn't talk about an immediate Heaven after we die, but only about the one we'll enjoy at the second arrival of our saviour Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4

Second of all, for having the right to live the gifted life, we should live in peace with God, we should dedicate our life in living rightfull no matter what.

Take good care!

Answer 4

Dear Kidd:

1 John chapter 5:13 John says: These things i have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.

John is quite clear that God wants us to know where we stand with Him eternally. We don't just "hope" we are saved- we know it. We've the promise of the Holy Spirit who bears witness. Author/Pastor John Mac Arthur once said in a message that one way we have confidence in our eternal security is by living like a saved person. But if we're not living that way off course the enemy will attack us with doubts and in some cases- rightfully so- which is why the Apostle Paul told us to examine ourselves to make sure we are in the faith.

Read the rest of 1 John and passages preceeding 1 John 5:13- and you will find that John addresses this issue and gives us some ways that we can know for certain!!

Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 5

It depends if you have asked Jesus into your heart. Once you do that, repent and turn from your sin, then your name is written in the lambs Book of Life. Once you die you enter into Heaven....so I guess, yea I'm sure I will go to heaven.

Answer 6

i John 5:9-13

Answer 7

Yes, it is possible to know for sure. The Bible says you can. 1 Here is one verse that says so.
John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Answer 8

Can I be sure that I'm going to heaven?

One of the biggest mistakes we can make about our own security in Christ is to base the reality of our salvation on our feelings. Our emotions are affected by so many different things that it is misleading to base our security on them. Each of us grows up in an environment that leaves us with emotional scars. Some people feel anxious and tense because of events in their past. Others are afflicted with anxiety because of neurological disorders or imbalances in body chemistry.

Since salvation is based on belief in Christ and a choice to trust His death on our behalf, the road to assurance is not found in our feelings but in acknowledging and trusting what God has done.

As we voluntarily place ourselves under the influence of Christ and trust His Spirit to guide us toward behavior that is consistent with our confession of faith, we will experience spiritual healing -- healing that will extend even to our feelings and emotions. This, however, is a gradual process, and one that may involve many setbacks.

It helps to share one's doubts with a Christian friend, pastor, or counselor. Just talking to another person can help us see ourselves and our situation more clearly. We can also be comforted by the many Bible passages that emphasize the security of believers in Christ(eg. John 10:28-30; 13:1 ; Romans 8:29-39 ; 1 Corinthians 3:15 ; 12:13 ; Ephesians 1:13; 4:20 ; Jude 24 ).

Although the Bible doesn't teach that believers can lose their salvation, real believers can backslide and lose their joy. The New Testament gives us many examples of believers who drew back from their fellowship with Jesus Christ: the disciples ( Matthew 26:56 );Peter ( Matthew 26:69-75 ); the Christians in Corinth (2 Corinthians 12:20-21 ); and the Asian churches ( Revelation 2:4,14-15,20 ).

But we should distinguish between backsliding and apostasy -- departing from the faith. A true Christian can backslide,be disciplined by God, and repent and return ( Hebrews 12:6 ; Revelation 2:5 ). A person who has merely professed faith without a genuine encounter with Christ can depart, prosper outwardly, and never return. The apostle John said that some who had left the fellowship of believers and were now teaching false doctrine showed by their actions that they never really belonged to Christ ( 1 John 2:19 ). It may be impossible for us to make a judgment about whether the person is a backsliding Christian or an impostor. Sometimes, only time will tell.

The doctrine of eternal security as taught in Scripture is intended to comfort true Christians who want to live faithfully for Jesus Christ. People who once professed faith but are now living sinfully should not be comforted by the assumption that a profession of faith guarantees their salvation. We gain nothing by examining the nature of their past "decision." They need to soberly consider their lifestyle in the light of passages like 1 John 3:4-9 . If they are genuinely saved, God will discipline them ( Hebrews 12:6 ).

Answer 9

AMEN & AMEN yachadho. What more could be said: so "LET" God be True and every man a liar.
For ALL have sinned, and come short OF the glory OF God; & His faith in Jesus' blood through the forbearance (mercy) OF God;

And God said: LET there be light and there was light.

The reason God made man last was if he made him first, man would have said: Look what WE have done.
A lot of truth in that old saying.

Answer 10

Read the Book

Answer 11

The Bible says, "In my Fathers house there are many Mansions" Not sure how to take that. I am just hoping for a small Apt on the western side, I don't like the humidity they have in the East.