There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. – Acts 4:12
Some people may be opposed to hearing the statement above. However, it is the absolute truth and was stressed by Jesus as well:
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6
Some view these passages as being narrow minded. They claim that “it just can’t be.”
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. – Matthew 7:13-14
But instead of focusing on or worrying about how narrow the path is, we should focus on Thanking God for providing an escape route - a way for us to have eternal life. Although the path is narrow, there IS a surefire path. And that path is through Jesus.
No where in the Bible does it tell us to have “religion” to get to Heaven. Religion doesn’t save us. Going to church doesn’t save us. An on-line poll from AOL showed what people thought about heaven:
What is the key to getting into heaven?
- 65.5% Living a good life.
- 26.7% Having connections to someone at the top.
- 2.7% Helping old ladies cross the street.
- 1.9% Slipping St. Peter $20.00.
- 0.5% Having a strong letter of reference.
- 1.2% Making a deal with the devil.
Are you going to heaven?
- Yes. 89.8%
- No. 10.2%
These results are SCARY! 65.5% think living a “good life” gets you to Heaven. And 89.8% of people that took the survey think they have a reservation already.
We need to “Go” (as Jesus would say) and start DISCIPLING people. Jesus is the ONLY WAY. There is no other way! Let’s make sure people know, Go and Tell!
So scary!!!!!