Have you ever thought:
“It is intolerant to say that Jesus is the only way to God.”
Jesus is the One who said that He is the only way to the Father (God). In one sweeping statement, Jesus discards all other religions as a means of finding forgiveness for sins. This agrees with the Scriptures: “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
“God couldn’t forgive my sins.”
Those who think they are too sinful for God to accept don’t understand how merciful God is. The Bible says that He is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4) The Scriptures also tell us that “the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him.” (Psalm 103:17) God promises to save all that call upon the name of Jesus. (Romans 10:13)
“I hope I’m going to heaven when I die.”
Eternal destiny is one thing you should be sure of. Picture yourself standing at the open door of a plane 25,000 feet in the air. If someone asks, “Do you have your parachute on?”, would you answer, “I hope so?” The Bible says we can be sure of our salvation. “These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.” (1 John 5:13)
“If God gives me a sign, then I will believe.”
People often want a “sign” from God. (Matthew 12:39) But the cross is the only thing that can truly convince a sinner of the reality of who Jesus is. Once you understand that the holes in His hands and feet are there because of your sin, you will fall at His feet and cry, “My Lord and my God.” (John 20:27-29) He took our place on the Cross for our sins so that we could have eternal life with Him in Heaven.
“Have I done enough to get to heaven?”
In the early 1500’s, a German monk named Martin Luther was so conscious of his sins that he spent up to six hours in the confessional. Through study of the Scriptures, he found that salvation didn’t come through anything he did, but through trusting the finished work of Jesus Christ. The Bible says, “For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Don’t see your question? If you have other questions about Jesus or the Bible, please contact us. We can help you to find the answers.