Hello Julian: Please be aware of the following. The UNDESERVED FREE GIFT of Salvation is received by ANY person that Trusts ONLY on Jesus’ (God the Son who came as God in flesh) DEATH (includes the shedding of Lord Jesus’ blood), BURIAL, and RESURRECTION for salvation, with NO faith on any type of human effort or, works. Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) - “For by GRACE are ye saved through faith; and that NOT of YOURSELVES: it is the gift of God; NOT of WORKS, lest any man should boast.” (GRACE means UNDESERVED FREE GIFT. NO human effort or works can be involved in receiving salvation.) Romans 11:6 (KJV), “And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace....” Acts 16:30-31(KJV) - “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.” Romans 3:28 (KJV), “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by FAITH without the deeds of the law.” John 6:47 (KJV) "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that Believeth on me hath everlasting life." Our BEST righteous acts, for the purpose or earning or qualifying for salvation, are as FILTHY RAGS: Isaiah 64:6 (KJV), “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” Trusting on any works or claimed human goodness for eternal salvation means NO salvation. Galatians 5:4 (KJV), “Christ is become of NO EFFECT unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law (works); ye are fallen (separated) from grace (not saved).
I cringe at that statement: Will You Make It To Heaven? As though the good News is about getting to heaven and escaping hell. That is the fruit of knowing God. The Gospel (Good News) is about Him. His Love for us. Knowing God Knowing His Love, Knowing His Grace, Knowing His Mercy, Knowing His Presence, Experiencing His Reconciliation, Having fellowship with Him Now.
Hello John: Great comment. Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) - “For by GRACE are ye saved through faith; and that NOT of YOURSELVES: it is the gift of God; NOT of WORKS, lest any man should boast.” (GRACE means UNDESERVED FREE GIFT. NO human effort or works can be involved in receiving salvation.) Romans 11:6 (KJV), “And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace....” Romans 4:5 (KJV), “But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVETH on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.” (‘righteousness’ means God makes the believer sinless in God’s eyes concerning standing and salvation) Acts 16:30-31(KJV) - “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.” Romans 3:28 (KJV), “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by FAITH without the deeds of the law.” John 6:47 (KJV) "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that Believeth on me hath everlasting life." Genesis 15:6 (KJV), “And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” The UNDESERVED FREE GIFT of Salvation is received by ANY person that Trusts ONLY on Jesus’ (God the Son who came as God in flesh) DEATH (includes the shedding of Lord Jesus’ blood), BURIAL, and RESURRECTION for salvation, with NO faith on any type of human effort or, works.
