does Jesus himself say that you have to believe in him to enter heaven?
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First of all; I do believe in Jesus however; I see differences. I don't agree with the concept that God requires a certain ritual in order to go to Heaven. In my opinion; I don't feel any one religion is "right" in itself. There are cultures all over the planet that vary in their beliefs concerning God,Bible etc. I am not saying anybody is wrong for I don't place judgement for myself I can't comprehend alot of things in religion. It is my belief that no matter what your faith is that at the time we move from here to spiritual form then we will know- I do feel that the Bible has been translated in many variations and I am not saying it is false I just feel there are some translational variations.I ask myself this if you have to be "born again" in order to go to Heaven then what of people born of severe mental handicaps that may not be aware of their surroundings like us? Infants that perish? Cultures in Asia,India? Those that lived before Jesus? Does this mean that Oh well its the luck of the draw? It is what you hold as your personal truth of faith is what is real to you,is how I believe.\nBlessings\nTim
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Yes I do believe in Jesus and regret the years I wasted trying to live life alone and by my own understanding. As to the second part of your question the bible is very clear on this and I can say it no better then it does so here it is.\n\nAct 4:10  Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. \nAct 4:11  This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. \nAct 4:12  Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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The Bible states quite frequently that "ALL" who believe and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ will make it into heaven. So it is rather hard to give you a number. I just know that one day when I am in heaven I will be able to find out. Read John 3:16
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Jesus didn't say it's "impossible" for a rich person to get into Heaven; He said it's "difficult."  So long as the wealthy person doesn't idolize their money, and they use their resources to care for those in need, and, of course, are Born Again, they'll get into Heaven.\n\nPeace.
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I think you make a good point. Many christians talk like being christian is all about being self-rightous and the right beliefs so you can get to heaven. I would invite them to review Matthew 25:31-46. I don't believe in a literal heaven and hell myself--I think those are metaphors--but I believe this passage has an important message about what Jesus really wanted his followers to care about.\n\nMatthew 25:31-46\n\n"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.\n\n"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'\n\n"Then the RIGHTEOUS will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'\n\n"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'\n\n"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.'\n\n"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?'\n\n"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'\n\n"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
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I believe in Jesus and I believe that he is my savior and by believing in him I will go to heaven someday BUT I do also believe that Jesus is loving and if we live our lives in his image (help others, be a good person) then he will not send you to hell.   I can't imagine Jesus kicking a Jewish woman who was a good mother, loving wife and a teacher (like him) out of heaven and send her to hell because she did not believe he was the son of God.  I don't know. Maybe that makes me a bad Christian but I think what you do in this life should hold some weight.  Then all of us can be liars, steal or do whatever just because we believe Jesus died for our sins.  That doesn't make sense to me.  I think Jesus wants to do good in this life too.  Just my opinion.
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if you are truly following Jesus, you allow Him to open the doors, you do not go and push them yourself.\n i would question who is getting the glory from your talks.
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And he thinks he's going to heaven!?
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Yep, its true! All who do not believe in Jesus Christ and dont accept him as your savior will be casted into hell.\nJohn 3:\n[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.\n[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.\n[18] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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Absolutely Jesus will.\n\nMatthew 26:64\n"Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."\n\nChristians like me awaits his coming.
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No it's just a start! it's not believe in jesus but believe Jesus and all his teaching's of how to be apart of the gloriuos kingdom of heaven. Then except him!
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In Matthew 27:42\n\n"He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.\n\nThat's the closest I can find.\n\nYou probably typed in the wrong statement?
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Yes I know without a doubt that I will go to heaven because the Bible says in John 3:16, For God so loved the world that He  gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  In 1st John 5:13 the Bible says, "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you maycontinue to believe in the name  of the Son of God." And in Romans 10:9, "That is you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
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Jesus said I am the way, the truth and the life no man comes to the Father but by me.(John 14:6)   If Jesus is truth and in Him is Life why wouldn't I want to tell others.  He said He is the only way to God.  I didn't say it read it for yourself.  If what He says about Himself is true then there can't be 2 truths that are correct.  He didn't say Me and Buddah are the way. He said its a narrow way through Him and the only way is through Him.  You can choose not to believe but it is my responsibility as a Christian to tell you that your sincerely held belief isn't true.  We have too much teaching on relativism when we need to be teaching God's truth.  His truth is the only one that matters.  Why be like the person who was invited to a wedding banquet and showed up in his underwear.  In order to come to God you have to follow His rules.  You can't make up your own and expect the same results.  God's rule: you have to come through Jesus Christ to be saved and go to heaven.  It is His rule not mine or any other Christians.
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False. If you want heaven, you have to run for it...\n\n"Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as laying hold of it yet, but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 3\n\n"Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able." - Luke 13:24\n\n"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." - 1 Corinthians 9:24\n\nThere are many other verses to this nature. God is not an idiot. He will not be mocked. Heaven is His abode. If someone expects to be in His presence they must allow the person of Christ to sanctify them. This is a work that takes some time and experience.
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Well, first you have to believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven.  You have to ask for forgiveness of your sins and believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and then rose three days later.  Romans 10:9 says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved".  Romans 10:13 says "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved".  You have to believe all of this and then ask Jesus to forgive you and save you.  Good luck and GOD BLESS!!
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Simple:\n\nJust ask Christ to enter your heart. All other things come after. Sure read the bible, but it is not required, although it is jolly good reading. It is written:\n\nJohn 20:31\nBut these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.\n\nThe only hard thing about accepting him is trusting him, and beliving him. Trust is hard but you have to work at it.