If you could get to heaven by your good works, why did Jesus Christ have to die?
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Jesus had to die so that we could all be saved.  If he didnt then no one could go to heaven because no one is perfect except him.  (Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit )(Gal. 3:13)  Faith and deeds are one in hand, According to James, (But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds.\n"Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.) James 2:14-25
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that's something you and God know if you repent from your sins and accept God as your personal savior then if you did die you will go to heaven but if your a sinner and did not accept christ as your personal savior then there will be no heavne for you my friend God bless you
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Yes, because he was perfect.  Disease and aging had no hold over Christ.  Had he not been murdered in some other fashion, he would still be living as a man on earth rather than a spirit in heaven.  Great question.
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Spend eternity in Heaven while you wander the streets without rest and purpose or hope.....Praise Jesus Christ that He died so that we might live......
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With Christianity it is based on faith and belief that Jesus died on the Cross for the sins of the world.  Christianity addresses forgiveness of sin. \n\nWith other religions it seems that you have to earn your way to heaven such as doing good deeds.  But the question with earning your way into heaven is how do you know if you have done enough good deeds?  Are all good deeds weighted equally?
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To get into heaven we must confess our belief in Jesus Christ, that He died on the cross for our sins. To live a Christian life is to do our best to behave as Christ would, living by His Golden Rule ... Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If we live a life of loving service to others we are setting the best example of Christianity. Many people are turned off by the "holier than thou" example set by some Christians. That's why we are condemned. Live life like Christ and there will be less condemnation and more believers.
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When you die, you'll either go to Heaven or Hell, but that is up to you, you either have Jesus in your life or you don't if you don't you go to Hell if you do you go to Heaven but you have to mean it with all your heart to have Jesus in your life, to go to Heaven.
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Because He didn't have to do it.  He could have gone on living in heaven.  He never had to feel an ounce of pain.  Ever.  He never had to be a needy, dependent infant.  He never had to submit to earthly parents.  He never had to feel the pain of being betrayed by friends, plotted against by enemies, beaten by the government and crucified by the very human race He created.  \n\nWe die, in various ways, because of sin in the world.  Sin we have all committed and sin that we have no remedy for without Jesus. \n\nI think it's really brave when our military fights and risks their lives on our behalf. No question.\n\nWhat they don't have to do is fight Satan when they die.  Jesus lived a painful life He didn't have to live.  He could have stayed right in heaven and not bothered.\n\nHe lived a sinless life.  No one else has ever done that.\n\nHe chose to submit to a death He could have prevented, in order to be a sacrifice for our sins.  It wasn't a hero's death, it was the shameful death of a common criminal.\n\nOnce He died, He did what no mortal person could do, He conquered death.  He made heaven available for us.
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The verse itself fits perfectly with Salvation. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Without Jesus, you can't get to God. You must be saved by Jesus, to get to God. What Jesus said is the PERFECT verse to argue salvation with. Jesus will show you the way, the truth, and give you life everlasting by saving you, wich gets you to God.
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My Friend: I am asking you the most important question of life. Your joy or your sorrow for all eternity depends upon your answer. The question is: Are you saved? It is not a question of how good you are, nor if you are a church member, but are you saved? Are you sure you will go to Heaven when you die? \n\nGod says in order to go to Heaven, you must be born again. In John 3:7, Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Ye must be born again.” \n\nIn the Bible God gives us the plan of how to be born again which means to be saved. His plan is simple! You can be saved today. How? \n\nFirst, my friend, you must realize you are a sinner. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). \n\nBecause you are a sinner, you are condemned to death. “For the wages [payment] of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). This includes eternal separation from God in Hell. \n\n“ . . . it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). \n\nBut God loved you so much He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, to bear your sin and die in your place. “ . . . He hath made Him [Jesus, Who knew no sin] to be sin for us . . . that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). \n\nJesus had to shed His blood and die. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Lev. 17:11). “ . . . without shedding of blood is no remission [pardon]” (Hebrews 9:22). \n\n“ . . . God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). \n\nAlthough we cannot understand how, God said my sins and your sins were laid upon Jesus and He died in our place. He became our substitute. It is true. God cannot lie. \n\nMy friend, “God . . . commandeth all men everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30). This repentance is a change of mind that agrees with God that one is a sinner, and also agrees with what Jesus did for us on the Cross. \n\nIn Acts 16:30-31, the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas: “ . . . ‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’ And they said, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved . . . .’ ” \n\nSimply believe on Him as the one who bore your sin, died in your place, was buried, and whom God resurrected. His resurrection powerfully assures that the believer can claim everlasting life when Jesus is received as Savior. \n\n“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name” (John 1:12). \n\n“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13). \n\nWhosoever includes you. Shall be saved means not maybe, nor can, but shall be saved. \n\nSurely, you realize you are a sinner. Right now, wherever you are, repenting, lift your heart to God in prayer. \n\nIn Luke 18:13, the sinner prayed: “God be merciful to me a sinner.” Just pray: “Oh God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross. I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me. I now receive Him as my Savior. I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins, the gift of salvation and everlasting life, because of Your merciful grace. Amen.” \n\nJust take God at His word and claim His salvation by faith. Believe, and you will be saved. No church, no lodge, no good works can save you. Remember, God does the saving. All of it! \n\nGod’s simple plan of salvation is: You are a sinner. Therefore, unless you believe on Jesus Who died in your place, you will spend eternity in Hell. If you believe on Him as your crucified, buried, and risen Savior, you receive forgiveness for all of your sins and His gift of eternal salvation by faith. \n\nYou say, “Surely, it cannot be that simple.” Yes, that simple! It is scriptural. It is God’s plan. My friend, believe on Jesus and receive Him as Savior today. \n\nIf His plan is not perfectly clear, read this tract over and over, without laying it down, until you understa
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TO get to HEAVEN we needed a PERFECT SACRIFICE,JESUS WAS THIS,the wages of sin are death,but JESUS broke this with the Resurrection,HE came back to broke the power of death and to give all that believe in,HIM, in GOD'S GLORY, will have a way to the PROMISE LAND.
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for all have sin and fall short of the glory of god. Jesus died so that we might have a choice either to live for him or the devil if we don't live for him we will be judged and be cast into the lake of fire in hell.
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Jesus could have, and had the power to not go through what He did.  The fact is He chose to lay down His power and receive upon Himself the penalty We so rightfully deserved.  Instead of retaliation He chose to forgive, displaying to us the true heart and nature of our God.  That He has not set condemnation upon you for your wrongdoing, but, instead, payed for it.  This was done so you could know God and have an eternal relationship with Him.  Not just go to heaven, but to begin to know Him now in your life.  Not just believe as in some fictitious character, but to have a real tangible relationship with a true and powerful Living God.  May you know Him!
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You have to accept jesus into your heart and believe that he died on the cross for your sins.
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If Jesus comes before I die, i will be called up to meet him in the air. If i die before he comes i will go to Heaven. Why? Because I have been saved By the Grace of God.
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just because you believe in christ doesnt mean you are going to heaven, its if you have a good relationship with him, and what you do threw out your life.
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Whether or not Jesus was mortal shouldn't really matter, so far as I know. Jesus was supposed to die for humanity's sins so we could accept him as a savior, etc. The part about him bodily going to heaven after being resurrected was just a last miracle, a last hurrah, and to me doesn't seem necessary to the story. It would be easily enough taken as metaphor instead of literal anyway if physical proof came up to the contrary. Though you'd have to realize, with religious folk what is scientific isn't proof enough; heck, they don't believe in the dinosaurs half the time.