Is Jesus the only way?

Question: "Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?"



Answer: "I'm basically a good person, so I'll go to heaven." "OK, so I do some bad things, but I do more good things, so I'll go to heaven." "God won't send me to hell just because I don't live by the Bible. Times have changed!" "Only really bad people like child molesters and murderers go to hell."



These are all common rationales among most people, but the truth is, they are all lies. Satan, the ruler of the world, plants these thoughts in our heads. He, and anyone who follows his ways, is an enemy to God (1Pet 5:8). Satan always disguises himself as good (2 Corinthians 11:14), but he has control over all the minds that do not belong to God. "Satan, the god of this evil world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe, so they are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News that is shining upon them. They don't understand the message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God" (2 Corinthians 4:4).



It is a lie to believe that God doesn't care about small sins, and that hell is reserved for "bad people." All sin separates us from God, even a "little white lie"?. Everyone has sinned, and no one is good enough to get to heaven on their own (Romans 3:23). Getting into heaven is not based on whether our good outweighs our bad; we will all lose out if that is the case. "And if they are saved by God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's wonderful kindness would not be what it really is - free and undeserved" (Romans 11:6). We can do nothing good to earn our way to heaven (Titus 3:5).



"You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way" (Matthew 7:13). Even if everyone is living a life of sin, and trusting in God is not popular, God will not excuse it. "You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God" (Ephesians 2:2).



When God created the world, it was perfect. Everything was good. Then he made Adam and Eve, and gave them their own free will, so they would have a choice whether to follow and obey God or not. But Adam and Eve, the very first people God made, were tempted by Satan to disobey God, and they sinned. This separated them (and everyone that came after them, including us) from being able to have a close relationship with God. He is perfect, and holy, and must judge sin. As sinners, we couldn't make it there on our own. So, God made a way that we could be united with Him in heaven. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). Jesus was born so that He could teach us the way and die for our sins so that we would not have to. Three days after His death, He rose from the grave (Romans 4:25), proving Himself victorious over death. He bridged the gap between God and man so that we may have a personal relationship with Him if we would only believe.



"And this is the way to have eternal life - to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth" (John 17:3). Most people believe in God, even Satan does. But to receive salvation, we must turn to God, form a personal relationship, turn away from our sins, and follow Him. We must trust in Jesus with everything we have and everything we do. "We are made right in God's sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this way, no matter who we are or what we have done" (Romans 3:22). The Bible teaches that there is no other way to salvation than through Christ. Jesus says in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me."



Jesus is the only way of salvation because He is the only One who can pay our sin penalty (Romans 6:23). No other religion teaches the depth or seriousness of sin and its consequences. No other religion offers the infinite payment of sin that only Jesus Christ could provide. No other "religious founder"? was God become man (John 1:1,14) ? the only way an infinite debt could be paid. Jesus had to be God so that He could pay our debt. Jesus had to be man so He could die. Salvation is available only through faith in Jesus Christ! "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved"? (Acts 4:12).

[RaiderWahoo0105]

Yes if you are Christian you believe Jesus is the only way.

This is stupid. Most of the people on this board are some form of Christian and fundamentally agree with you.

Again, are you going to try to save the souls of those with an early common religious history who have strayed from the path?

Or will you just continue to ask rhetorical question which will feed the fires of hatred and bigotry for others?

[RaiderWahoo0105]

Rather than ask these pointless questions, how about questions like...

How should we as Christians go about trying to evangelize atheists, Jews, Muslims, or any other religious non-Christians?

What are the difficulties in doing so in today's society?

How should you support a friend who wants to take on this mission?

What areas of the world need the most help in finding their way to God?

etc...

I do not have the answers to these questions, but these are the questions a good Christian should ask and try to find out the answers to.

[RaiderWahoo0105]

You keep trying to twist my words such that it sounds like I believe anyone can go to Heaven such that you get to continue an debate whose topic I wasn't even trying to get into in the first place because I already believe in Jesus as the only way. I know what I said in previous posts, read carefully.

YOu cannot be different in believes on the Son of God... just does not work that way... either you believe or you do not. I am not fueling anything.... Just spreading the message of the Gospel. I do not hate anyone. How are we to ever change unless we hear the truth? We could just remain silent and allow them to believe a lie... the Holy Spirit brings conviction upon hearing the truth... and that is what causes change... Sounds like you are getting frustrated... I encourage you to pray about this... I think you recieved it the wrong way or something... was never meant to put anyone down.

I do not think it was pointless... what if someone seen this and studied it on their own and came to the knowledge of the truth? I am sure some will reject it also... the truth will not always be accepted... Jesus was not even accepted in his own town. How should we go about evangelizing to Atheists ect; well the only way is to preach the truth of the Word of God... if you have another way please let me know... We are to forebare with them but not condone or accept their teachings. It is hard in today's society because people enjoy the way they are living.. some have past hurts and are mad at God... many different reasons I would say. What areas need the most help? THose that do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior... For instance Asia is mostly Muslim... They need Jesus. India is mostly Buddist.. so they need Jesus also. Could you please define for me what a good Christian is? The Bible teaches that that is not one good man on this earth... it is because of Jesus Christ that we breath and have our being.

My intentions are not to twist your words. YOu just defend false doctrines very fervently. That is up to you if you wish to remain silent about this and not speak the truth to them... but I choose not to remain silent so be patient with me also please. I do not approach people on the street and correct this but if I am in the pulpit on on this forum or something... I must tell the truth and shame the devil!