For Christians only, is going to heaven the same as inheriting the kingdom of God?
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Yes indeed.I was studying these issues myself.Here's my conviction.Justification is only by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and it is once and for all.Let God be true and man a liar.The transaction is done once and for all.The seal is done and no one can steal it from Christ.However,if you read the book of Revelation along with Daniel you will see that in the white throne judgement the believers in Christ and those who have rejected Christ will be separated by Christ himself like sheep is separated from goats.Which is a very sad thing and that is the reason why we Christians are supposed to be the salt of  the earth and light.So we (The believers in Christ )escape the final judgement.But all is not over.Now starts the judgement of the believers---do we enter heaven with honour or in dishonour?That is question we all need to ask now.Imagine living the rest of our lives in dishonour.Do we have any crowns to lay at His feet as our worship in eternity or not ,or shall we go empty handed standing before the Lord,with our heads hanging in shame???That is why Paul refers our life on earth like that of an athelete---breasting the tape alone will not determine our award but whether we are following the rules applicable;if an athelete does not follow rules of the race then imagine after running the race and comming 1st only to be told publicly he is disqualified for the award.That is very sad indeed!!!There are many more illustrations from every day life given in the Bible from which we all can understand simply.I believe God did not give His Word to us to keep it as a secret,his love for mankind was made a public spectacle when Christ gave his life on the cross willingly (and yet the world rejects it so much tragecally!!)so that you and I and all those who believe may not perish but have everlasting life.We are now co-heirs with Christ, therefore we inherit the Kingdom of heaven, not because of our deeds but by the act of Christ on the Cross.He gave us the authority to His children therefore we will live with him in heaven after our life on earth is over.Capture the image of the scene of the rupture!!!Oh! Death where is your sting!!!It is so powerful.He loves people His creation that he does not want even one to perish but it is we who reject His salvation for mankind.Jesus is a thorough gentleman, he never forces His way into anyone's life.His love is for the asking only.His heart is to preserve. I love The Word of God because it is so alive and speaking to me even in this decade.I also trust that  even as you seek the many question if you seek with all your heart He shall reveal it and The Truth shall set you free indeed.So the bottom line is whether we will enter heaven in honour or in shame?Amen.
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no if u r a real christian then u would know that being a christian means accepting christ as your lord and savior and trying your best to be christ like and you will be saved as long as u truly repent. If you are a christian, then you shall not go to hell. The Bible teaches us that only those who have not been saved and have not accepted christ as our lord and savior will be doomed to eternal damnation
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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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I have to totally agree with this quote. I have a relative that thinks if you don't go to HIS church (whichever one it is at the time) then you aren't serving God. I believe exactly what the Bible says about having eternal life; and it DON'T say that only the Baptists, or Catholics, or Methodists, or Pentecostals..etc are going to receive this gift of eternal life. God is God and he isn't any of these RELIGIONS...my opinion
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THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN!
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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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It gives the answer to that question plainly, in many places in Scripture.  The most commonly cited one is John 3:16- "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes and trusts in Him will not die, but have eternal life."  Love God, turn away from your sins, be willing to accept the free gift of salvation through Christ, and that's all it takes.  God hands out free tickets to Heaven to anybody who asks for one, no matter what you've done in the past or how wicked you might have been.  None of that matters, because God can and will wash it all away.  All you have to do is ask Him.  That's how much He loves you.
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There is only one thing one needs to inherit the kingdom of heaven, and that's by and through Jesus Christ and His shed blood. He said, "I AM the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by me." (John 14:6) I used to be wicked but Jesus has since forgiven me because of His wonderful mercy. God bless you Marilyn
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By only reading a portion of the Bible or just a verse is not the intention. Matthew 19:21 "Jesus said to him, " If you want to be PERFECT, go sell what you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me." Matthew 19:23 " Then Jesus said to his disciples, " Amen I say to you, it will be HARD for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. \nThis was given by Jesus to a young man who had thought he had done everything to enter heaven, Jesus tells him to be "perfect" he should get rid of all earthly possessions. Secondly it says "hard" for a rich person to enter heaven, not impossible.
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I would go to heaven, because I have accepted Christ as my lord and savior. You see, heaven is a free gift. It is not earned and can not be deserved.  "For it is by grace that you are saved through faith. it is the gift of God, not of man, that none may boast."Eph 2 8-9 It has to be a free gift because man is a sinner. "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Rom 3:23 Anything that is against God's will is considered sin. There are sins of thought, omission, and commission.  God gave a standard we must achieve if we wish to earn our way into heaven According to Matt 5:48, that standard  is " Be therefore perfect as your father in heaven is perfect."  That definitely leaves me out. Our God is merciful, and does not want to punish us, but He is just and must punish sin. This apparent problem was solved by Jesus - who is 100% God and 100% man. What did He do? He died on the cross, rose from the dead, and purchased a place in heaven for us. Does everyone receive this gift? No - the key to heaven is faith. Not temporal faith - like praying when you have a sick loved one , not head knowledge - many people believe that Jesus lived, much as they believe that George Washington lived. However, they are not counting on him to do anything for them today. Scripture tells us "You believe there is one God? You do well. The demons believe as much - and tremble!" James 2:9 No - the key to heaven is saving faith - asking Jesus to save you from the penalty of your sins. If this is what you want to do, ask Him to be your lord. Ask him to be your savior. Repent of your sins, and be a new creation!
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"kingdom of heaven" \n\ngod our "lord"\n\nMonarchy
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First let's define kingdom, there is a king and his dominion, or KINGDOMinion.\n\nThe kingdom of heaven is really everyplace where God is or reigns. So the kingdom of heaven can be in you, your grey matter, your spirit.\n\nThe first resurrection, mortal putting on immortality, is at the beginning of the 1000 year reign of Christ. The second resurrection is at the great white throne judgment.
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If that person does not change their lifestyle(If they continue have homosexual sex)NO,they will not go to heaven.\n\nIf that person does not want to change their lifestyle,they are not showing very much love for Christ,are they?\n\nEven if a person could not choose what they were born as,they can choose not to sin.\n\nIf someone tells you they are a Christian homosexual and they do not abstain from homosexual sex,then they are lying to you and themselves.\n\nIf Jesus could go through the torture he went through for us we can abstain from sin for Jesus.
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That is a difficult, because You are probably referring towards a hypothetical question, but when You have faith, there are no answers but the ones already provided for us.  The Bible says ashes to ashes, dust to dust.  So it wouldn't do any good to even try to take something with You.  If Anyone lives their life according to the word of GOD, then in the after life, there will be a Kingdom awaiting that is far too beautiful to even try to describe, other than there will be streets of gold, that is why they call this place Heaven.
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1Cor 6:9\nKnow ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,\n\nWasn't hard at all took me less than 15 seconds....   Jim
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My opinion Only mind u. But Heven, if u want to use what we call politicly correct word. But, Heaven is something that we attain. or is attainable. but its attainable through our actions, dedication and hardwork. Just as jesus did. We live a series of lifetimes. that number can be 1 or infinete. But, the goal is to Reach HEAVAN. the way we do that is...well, lets look at it as SCHOOL. In school the object is to graduate. Heaven exist but its something we all have to graduate too. Now GOD in his infinite wisdom has give all of us the curriculum. that is to do the right thing. follow all the laws. So, since its like a school setup. your preachers or rabbi's or whatever, is the teachers. Its our duty to get up each day go to school follow the lesson plans, follow the rules set buy the schools, follow the creed of the school. do all of our assignments and homework. If we do these things, as put forth. We will graduate to the next grade. If we don't do these things as set forth. Then the consequences is. We get sent back to do that grade all over again. Well, in life we live lifetime like Grades. If we do all the right things as set forth for us. By Both Jesus and GOD. then, with each lifetime we potentually move on to the next grade or level. Assuming that we do this for 12 grades Then. someday we GRADUATE. When we pass on from one lifetime to another. we enter a holding area u may call it. that area is basiclly a holding area of conselors and Tutorers. There we are Consoled and Tutored assuming even there we are paying attention Many or most of us don't pay attention. But, weather u are or not. u will be sent back into another life form. Either as one grade closer or as the same grade. Now these grades or lifetimes can be many, throwing out some number it can be Thousand of lifetime. if u don't know Soul are OLD very OLD. some souls can be over 50 billion years old. But because GOD love us all. and because GOD believe in us all. He give u all the lifetimes to get it right. to graduate. and when u do decide to listen, do the curriculumn and GRADUATE. Then u will enter a place call Heaven. That place is beside GOD. Actaully Co-Creating with GOD. So, Heaven can be here right on earth, But it is an assemelation of the larger picture. And Hell if there is such a thing. is the woe's of not following the lesson plan. Like the punishment u get for not doing the school work or not turning in your homework assignment. and all the ramification of that.  Sorry for babbling. Hope this shedded some light.  Of course this is just my views. and is not to be Believd.
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true.  BUt as a Christian I will have to say the cliche answer... FAITH.  You have to have faith in what you do and what you live for.  And i don't neccessary live for heaven, I live for Jesus.  And i don't believe that he will put me in the wrong place.  So its a matter of faith.