Jesus is the handiest way

Rob Rhodes Contributing columnist

God is love: 1 John 4:eight-10.

but one of the vital dangerous messages people are merchandising these days is: (as a result of God is love nobody is going to hell and everybody goes to Heaven. now not only is all and sundry going to heaven, but there are many ways by which to arrive).

Some americans agree with that they're going to heaven as a result of they are good americans. Some say it doesn't rely which God you serve as long as you serve one among them. despite the fact Oprah Winfrey claims to be a born once more Christian, she tells the area, "there are many methods to heaven."

The chief of the biggest church within the country, Joel Osteen, says "smartly, I'm no longer bound that Jesus is the only means. I agree with he's but…"

folks, don't listen to this "I refuse to take a stand as a result of I wish to be neatly-appreciated nonsense." We must worship and consider in the God of the Bible, not some person's made up religious theory or opinion that has been introduced to us as truth. The God of the Bible makes it very clear that perception in Jesus is the most effective skill by which we are able to inherit heaven.

Jesus says in John 14:6: "i am the style the certainty and the lifestyles. nobody comes to the father but through me."

Acts four:12 says: "There is not any other name given amongst guys through which we must be saved but the name Jesus Christ."

John 3:18 says: "Whoever believes in Jesus isn't condemned but whoever does not agree with stands condemned already as a result of he has not believed within the name of God's best son."

The Bible says that we're all sinners and because we're sinners all of us deserve eternal punishment. however as a result of "God is love" he has supplied a method for us to get away that punishment through Jesus Christ. Jesus took our punishment that we deserve on the cross of Calvary. If we are inclined to settle for that, and agree with in him, then we will also be forgiven and escape hell. There isn't any opposite direction.

God offers this free reward by means of faith via his son Jesus. It's free. remember, Hell turned into created for the devil and his angels, not mankind: Matthew 25:forty one. And it is God's need that all guys be saved: 2 Peter 3:9.

If someone doesn't go to heaven it's as a result of they refused to take this free present: Ephesians 2:8-9. And if they go to hell it is as a result of they refused to trust in Jesus: Hebrews 10:29-31. God is love and in case you definitely love a person — tell them the reality: Jesus is the only method.

Rob Rhodes has been the pastor at the Sugar Tree Ridge Church of Christ for the final eight years. He has levels in crook justice, biology and genetics; and a master's degree from Cincinnati Christian institution. he is a former military Ranger, Maryland state trooper, air marshal, and retired from the branch of place of origin safety. He has been married for 28 years and has two little ones.

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