Why is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven? The Cross of Christ.
Have you ever wondered why there is such emphasis on the cross of Christ? We see the cross hanging around people’s necks and in churches. But why the cross? What is important about the cross? The meaning of the cross is a message of love from God to the world.
Sin is an offense against God. Jesus died on the cross so that the sins of all men can be forgiven. God demanded a blood sacrifice for sins. Jesus had to die as a sacrifice for all your sins so that you can be in right standing with God.
Many people will react unfavorably to this message, but this is the truth: God loves you and is willing to forgive you of all your sins. The cross is offensive to some because it confronts us with our sinfulness. The cross confronts us and demands that we either accept forgiveness of our sins or we continue to live without God. All of us must choose between living our lives according to God’s rules or continue to live our lives in rebellion against God. The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is a means by which you can become a friend of God instead of an enemy of God.
God loves all men and women, and He wants to bring all people to Himself. There is only one way to be in good standing with God. Without Jesus, there is no forgiveness of sins. And without forgiveness of sins, there can be no real relationship with God.
There is not a prophet, spiritual leader, nor any holy man that has ever died for forgiveness of your sins, except for Jesus. Therefore, Jesus is the only way to God. You must confront yourself with this question: Who will I follow? Will you follow God or will you follow your own way?
Because of God’s love for the world, He provided the only way by which we can be in right relationship with Him. God has already shown His love to you by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, so that all your sins may be forgiven when you receive Jesus as Boss of your life.
So, why Jesus? Because Jesus is the only One whom God sent into the world to die for your sins. When you receive Jesus as the Boss of your life, you are clothed with a shield that hides your sins. When God sees you, He only sees the righteousness of Jesus. God no longer sees your sins.
Sin is an offense against God. Jesus died on the cross so that the sins of all men can be forgiven. God demanded a blood sacrifice for sins. Jesus had to die as a sacrifice for all your sins so that you can be in right standing with God.
Many people will react unfavorably to this message, but this is the truth: God loves you and is willing to forgive you of all your sins. The cross is offensive to some because it confronts us with our sinfulness. The cross confronts us and demands that we either accept forgiveness of our sins or we continue to live without God. All of us must choose between living our lives according to God’s rules or continue to live our lives in rebellion against God. The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is a means by which you can become a friend of God instead of an enemy of God.
God loves all men and women, and He wants to bring all people to Himself. There is only one way to be in good standing with God. Without Jesus, there is no forgiveness of sins. And without forgiveness of sins, there can be no real relationship with God.
There is not a prophet, spiritual leader, nor any holy man that has ever died for forgiveness of your sins, except for Jesus. Therefore, Jesus is the only way to God. You must confront yourself with this question: Who will I follow? Will you follow God or will you follow your own way?
Because of God’s love for the world, He provided the only way by which we can be in right relationship with Him. God has already shown His love to you by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, so that all your sins may be forgiven when you receive Jesus as Boss of your life.
So, why Jesus? Because Jesus is the only One whom God sent into the world to die for your sins. When you receive Jesus as the Boss of your life, you are clothed with a shield that hides your sins. When God sees you, He only sees the righteousness of Jesus. God no longer sees your sins.
What is Repentance from sin?
Repentance is when we turn away from sinful acts, and instead determine to follow God’s commands.
Will “being a good person” gain me entrance into Heaven?
The short answer is: "No." You must also dedicate your life to Jesus Christ.
“Being a good person is not enough to get you into Heaven. You must also have faith or belief in Jesus which produces good deeds." Real faith (belief) in Jesus will cause you to dedicate your life to God and to live according to God’s commandments. Is that complicated? Well yes, it is a bit confusing to most people, because most people believe that “being good” is the way to get to Heaven. That notion is wrong.
Said another way: When you truly believe in Jesus, you will have dedicated your life to Christ and you will seek to obey His commandments. So, it is actually your belief in Jesus which will compel you to be a good person. And it is your belief in Jesus that will allow you to enter into Heaven.
The Bible says, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"
1 Timothy 2:5
Call upon God and ask Him to forgive you for the sins you have committed. God loves you and will surely forgive all your sins if you ask Him. You never need a priest to forgive your sins. You should always go directly to God and ask God to forgive your sins.
The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son [Jesus], that whoever believes in Him [Jesus] should not perish, but have eternal life."
Apostle John 3:16
Pray this prayer and speak to God so that your sins are forgiven.
Dear Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner, and I repent of all my sins. I recognize You as my God and ask for your forgiveness. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die on the cross so that my sins may be forgiven.
As true Christians, we receive the forgiveness of past sins when, with obedient faith, we submit our lives to God through Jesus the Christ (Messiah). Proof of your faith in Jesus is when you follow the commands of Jesus.
Therefore, obey Jesus all the days of your life and seek to be baptized in water at your first opportunity.
You will need to find new godly Christian friends that will faithfully support you through all the difficulties that life presents. Bad friends will influence you to do bad behaviors.
Will “being a good person” gain me entrance into Heaven?
The short answer is: "No." You must also dedicate your life to Jesus Christ.
“Being a good person is not enough to get you into Heaven. You must also have faith or belief in Jesus which produces good deeds." Real faith (belief) in Jesus will cause you to dedicate your life to God and to live according to God’s commandments. Is that complicated? Well yes, it is a bit confusing to most people, because most people believe that “being good” is the way to get to Heaven. That notion is wrong.
Said another way: When you truly believe in Jesus, you will have dedicated your life to Christ and you will seek to obey His commandments. So, it is actually your belief in Jesus which will compel you to be a good person. And it is your belief in Jesus that will allow you to enter into Heaven.
The Bible says, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"
1 Timothy 2:5
Call upon God and ask Him to forgive you for the sins you have committed. God loves you and will surely forgive all your sins if you ask Him. You never need a priest to forgive your sins. You should always go directly to God and ask God to forgive your sins.
The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son [Jesus], that whoever believes in Him [Jesus] should not perish, but have eternal life."
Apostle John 3:16
Pray this prayer and speak to God so that your sins are forgiven.
Dear Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner, and I repent of all my sins. I recognize You as my God and ask for your forgiveness. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die on the cross so that my sins may be forgiven.
As true Christians, we receive the forgiveness of past sins when, with obedient faith, we submit our lives to God through Jesus the Christ (Messiah). Proof of your faith in Jesus is when you follow the commands of Jesus.
Therefore, obey Jesus all the days of your life and seek to be baptized in water at your first opportunity.
You will need to find new godly Christian friends that will faithfully support you through all the difficulties that life presents. Bad friends will influence you to do bad behaviors.