Jesus states in Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Heaven”, yet there are some who teach salvation by “faith only”, i.e. as long as someone believes, he/she will be saved.Jesus states in Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Heaven”, yet there are some who teach salvation by “faith only”, i.e. as long as someone believes, he/she will be saved.6 Oct 2018
What does the Bible say about who will enter heaven?
The World English Bible translates the passage as: Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will. enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who. does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Who is allowed into heaven?
According to the Bible the gift of an eternity in heaven is the ultimate gift. This gift of salvation is available to anyone who accepts their need for a Savior, repents of their sins, and places their trust in God.
Does everyone get into heaven?
Many people speak as if everyone will make it to heaven. There is a prevailing though that all you have to do is be born, and then die, and you will be admitted to into paradise. A popular Christian pastor and author declared a few years back that love wins in the end, and that no one actually goes to hell.
Does the Bible say we are going to heaven?
The book of Revelation ends, not with souls going up to heaven, but with the New Jerusalem coming down to earth, so that “the dwelling of God is with humans.” The whole creation, declares St. Paul, will be set free from its slavery to corruption, to enjoy God's intended freedom.
Does God forgive all sins?
All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
Who entered heaven alive?
Enoch and Elijah are said in scripture to have been taken into heaven while still alive and not experiencing physical death.
What are the 3 unforgivable sins in the Bible?
I believe that God can forgive all sins provided the sinner is truly contrite and has repented for his or her offenses. Here's my list of unforgivable sins: ÇMurder, torture and abuse of any human being, but particularly the murder, torture and abuse of children and animals.
Can God forgive murderers?
Saul of Tarsus was responsible for putting Christians in prison and arranging for their executions — but God forgave him, and Saul of Tarsus became the Apostle Paul, who touched the Roman Empire with the Gospel. Yes, God can forgive a murderer, because He already has.
Who was the first to enter heaven?
The Christian Old Testament, which is based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible, follows the Jewish narrative and mentions that both Elijah and Enoch were bodily assumed into Heaven on a chariot of fire. Jesus is considered by the vast majority of Christians to have died before being resurrected and ascending to heaven.