What does the Bible say about how to go to heaven?
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The Bible teaches that sinners enter heaven not by earning it, but by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Jesus says in John 14:6 that he is the only way to the Father, because he alone reconciles us to God. Romans 6:23 explains that sin deserves death, yet God freely gives eternal life in Christ. Romans 10:13 promises that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. This call is not merely words, but trusting Christ, turning from sin, and resting in his death and resurrection. Good works follow as the fruit of saving faith, but salvation remains God’s gift.
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- John 14:6 5 votes
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
- Romans 10:13 5 votes
For, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."
- Romans 6:23 5 votes
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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