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- No, the Bible likens death to sleep (an unconscious state) for all people. That means that even Christians do not go anywhere upon death. Scripture does, however, reveal that God’s people will be resurrected at the return of Jesus Christ and will reign with Him on the earth.
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Aug 23, 2021 · To believe in Jesus is to turn from a life of sin, receive Him as Savior, and follow Him as Lord by obeying His word. When this happens, a person’s desires change as they begin to follow His teachings found in the Bible. No one goes to Heaven because of their goodness.
- Why Baptism Is A Matter of Priority
- Is Baptism Our Testimony Or God’s?
- Can Baptism Save You?
- Only Jesus Saves—Baptism Signifies
- The Thief on The Cross
- Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost
- The Philippian Jailer and His Household
- “Pastor, What Must I Do to Be Saved?”
It is no wonder that baptism is a conviction of faith that is taken as a doctrine of “first things.” For baptism, like the other sacrament, or sign of God’s salvation—the sacrament of Holy Communion, or, "the Lord's supper"—is a commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ. We don’t squabble over the color of the carpet (and if we do, shame on us—[go with ...
Both Baptism and Holy Communion are New Covenant signs that continue the Old Covenant signs of circumcision and the Passover meal.1These two visible expressions of God's salvation are not something we do for God but something God has done for us. The Lord commanded that we remember His salvation through the practicing of these sacraments until the ...
One does not have to be baptized to go to heaven. However, believers and their children should submit themselves to baptism if they are able. God commanded that we should be baptized. But our baptism, the visible expression of what God has done for us, that is, God's grace, is not the saving power but is rather the divine authentication of God's gr...
But we are back to our initial question: Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven? The Bible says that we are saved by grace through faith and that is not of ourselves. We are admonished, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you should be saved” (Acts 16:31). The Bible also commands baptism, but baptism does not save us from sin. Communion canno...
The greatest example of this truth is seen in the life of the thief on the cross. Did this man who repented and believed in Jesus Christ as God and Savior go to heaven? He was not baptized. Furthermore, he could never join in with the Christian community. He would never take Communion. But he was as much a member of the body of Christ as any member...
On the day of Pentecost, 50-days after Easter, and in fulfillment of the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit proceeded from the Father and the Son and came down upon the disciples in an extraordinary demonstration of heavenly presence and power. On that day the Apostle Peter preached before the great throng of humanity from every part o...
The other instance that I will refer to happens in Acts 16. St. Paul and Silas were in prison at Philippi. We remember that God heard the hymns and prayers of the two apostolic missionaries and sent an earthquake to release them from prison. The Philippian jailer feared for his life because of the compromise of security. In fact, he preferred death...
I was in the VA Hospital in Miami when I met him. I was calling on a Veteran in the next bed. But as I read from the Scriptures and prayed, this elderly gentleman listened in. He then hollered across the curtain, “Pastor, what must I do to be saved?” I shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ— “Sir, salvation is not of works, it is all of grace, a gift to...
Oct 18, 2024 · The people who go to heaven are all alike in one way: they are sinners who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9). They have recognized their need for a Savior and humbly accepted God’s offer of forgiveness.
There is no scripture that says we will go to heaven when we die. In fact, Jesus Christ—the highest authority we could consult on the topic—said in John 3:13: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.”
Sep 30, 2024 · Yes, believers in Jesus Christ go immediately to heaven when they die. By “heaven,” we mean a real place of comfort and blessedness where God dwells. Of course, the bodies of believers remain on earth, awaiting the resurrection, but their souls/spirits go to be with the Lord (see 2 Corinthians 5:8). The biblical teaching that believers ...
Apr 12, 2023 · In John 3:13 Jesus says to Nicodemus, “No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven–the Son of Man.” This verse is somewhat difficult to interpret and is often misunderstood.
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What happens if I die before the Rapture? Does everyone go to heaven? What if I’m cremated? Can I lose my salvation? Dr. David Jeremiah offers answers from God’s Word.
