ONE WAY TO HEAVEN - PART ONE
Some of the most spirited debates you'll ever see or
hear are on the subjects of politics and religion. Most of us have
strong opinions on both, but to avoid controversy, some avoid those
two subjects whenever possible. Thankfully, there are no known
political qualifications for entrance into Heaven, however, Jesus did
say, "Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of
God" (John 3:3), and "you must be born again",
(John 3:7). Jesus didn't mince words. There is one way to God; and it
involves a spiritual rebirth that requires faith in God's only
Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16-18).
Some will say, "but what about the
Buddhists"? The Buddhists are wrong! What about the Hindus? They
are wrong! What about the Muslims! They are wrong! What about all the
other hundreds of religions, cults, and persuasions? they are all
wrong! Jesus said, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me,
he will be saved..." (John 10:9). He also said, "I am the
way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except
through me" (John 14:6).
Some will say, "But I don't believe the
Bible". That's their prerogative, but scripture says, "For
what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the
faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not! Indeed, let God be
true, but every man a liar..." (Romans 3:3-4). Truth is truth,
whether one chooses to believe it or not. You can choose not to
believe in the law of gravity. Some have disdained the law of gravity
while high on drugs, and have jumped off of tall buildings to their
death.
Their foolish unbelief (however sincere it might have
been) only proved the validity of the law of gravity, and it led to
their unnecessary and tragic demise. Spiritually, many are making
foolish assumptions about Heaven or Hell, the existence or identity of
God, or the way of salvation. And all the while they are gambling with
their eternal soul, and will make their fatal and eternal plunge into
hell after it is too late to change their mind or destiny.
What about you? Have you been born again? Have you
repented of your sin and placed your faith in God's only Son who shed
His life's blood for you and rose from the dead? The Philippian jailer
asked Paul and Silas, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
They did not "beat around the bush". They said, "Believe
on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved." (Acts
16:30-31).
What about your relatives, friends, neighbors,
co-workers? Have they been born again? Are they ready for eternity?
Ask God for the love and courage to share the truth with them, and it
will set them free. (John 8:32-36).
"One door and only one, and yet its sides are
two
I'm on the inside, on which side are you?"
Revelation 3:20 says: