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IF YOU DIE TONIGHT...

HEAVEN

OR 

HELL?

Where Will God Send You For All Eternity?

 

Hell Is Real

I CREATED THIS WEBSITE TO WARN ABOUT THE REALITY OF HELL AND HOW TO AVOID IT.  MY HOPE IS THAT NO ONE INCLUDING YOU, WILL HAVE TO FACE ETERNITY THERE!

The most effective method to steer clear of Hell, is to understand its reality and how to avoid it as depicted in the scriptures. The Bible presents Hell not just as an idea, but as a real place with vivid descriptions and serious repercussions for those who ignore God's laws.

 

First, let’s delve into what the scriptures reveal about Hell. Afterward, we’ll discuss the way to avoid it.

DIVINE JUSTICE

Hell is commonly understood as the final place of divine justice and punishment, where God’s wrath against sin and rebellion is fully expressed (Romans 2:5-8). It is the realm where those who have committed wrongs face the consequences of their deeds. Additionally, Hell is viewed as a means to purify and restore the universe, eradicating sin and evil permanently (2 Peter 3:10-13).

 

NO HOPE OF ESCAPE

The Bible clearly declares that Hell is a place of no return, offering no opportunity for reconciliation with God (Hebrews 9:27). It underscores the finality of Hell, serving as a grave warning to repent and seek God during one’s lifetime. The absence of second chances highlights the profound and lasting consequences of Hell’s judgment.

 

ANGER AND WRATH

Hell is frequently portrayed as the manifestation of God’s wrath (Romans 2:5). Though God is loving and merciful, His intense anger toward sin and rebellion is unmistakable. This depiction of Hell emphasizes the severity of sin and the righteousness of God’s justice (Revelation 14:10).

ETERNAL PUNISHMENT

The Bible teaches that Hell is eternal. Jesus describes Hell as a place of “eternal punishment” (Matthew 25:46). Likewise, Revelation portrays the torment in the lake of fire as lasting “forever and ever” (Revelation 20:10). These depictions highlight the severe consequences of rejecting God’s grace and the finality of divine judgment.

 

FIRE AND DESTRUCTION

Hell is frequently portrayed as a fiery domain, symbolizing both destruction and anguish (Isaiah 66:24). Jesus described Hell as a place of “unquenchable fire” (Mark 9:43). Likewise, Revelation depicts Hell as a “lake of fire,” where the wicked face eternal torment day and night (Revelation 20:10).

TORMENT AND AGONY

The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16 portrays Hell as a place of torment (Luke 16:24-25). It describes a rich man who, in anguish, pleads for mercy, underscoring the intense suffering experienced by souls in Hell.

INTENSE SUFFERING

Jesus often uses the phrase “gnashing of teeth” to convey the intense torment and regret experienced in Hell (Matthew 13:41-42). This vivid imagery highlights the profound anguish and despair of the condemned. As Jesus describes, at the end of the age, the wicked will be thrown into a fiery furnace, where they will weep and gnash their teeth.

NO REST DAY OR NIGHT

Revelations declares that the smoke of torment rises forever, with no rest day or night (Revelation 14:11). This verse emphasizes the unending and unyielding nature of Hell’s punishment.

DARKNESS

The Bible often portrays Hell as a place of profound darkness, devoid of light and hope (Matthew 8:12; Matthew 22:13). Jesus refers to it as “outer darkness,” marked by “weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Likewise, the book of Job describes Sheol as a “land of deepest night, a shadowy wasteland of utter darkness and chaos.” (Job 10:21-22).

COMPLETE ISOLATION

Hell is frequently portrayed as a place of utter isolation, in sharp contrast to the communal fellowship of Heaven (Luke 16:19-31). Souls in Hell suffer total separation from God and others, intensifying their emotional and spiritual anguish. In the parable, Abraham and Lazarus are together in paradise, while the rich man in Hell is alone, with no mention of companionship.

SEPERATION FROM GOD

One of the most harrowing aspects of Hell is its eternal separation from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9). Jesus describes Hell as an “eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41). Those condemned face exclusion from the Lord’s presence and His glorious power, a final separation offering no hope or possibility of salvation.

ABSENSE OF ALL GOOD

All good gifts come from God (James 1:17). In contrast, Hell, completely severed from God’s presence, is devoid of all goodness. The absence of love, peace, and comfort intensifies the suffering in Hell.

 

DEVOID OF LOVE

God is characterized by love (1 John 4:8). Therefore, Hell, completely separated from God, is devoid of love. This absence amplifies the torment, where Hell’s punishment involves being excluded from the Lord’s presence in a place of isolation and suffering prepared for the devil and his angels (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 25:41). Without God’s love, Hell’s agony is both deep and everlasting.

EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION

Hell is portrayed as a place of “everlasting destruction,” where its inhabitants endure relentless ruin without being fully annihilated (2 Thessalonians 1:9). This ongoing destruction signifies a perpetual state of decay and desolation.

 

A PLACE FOR SATAN AND HIS ANGELS

Hell was originally created as a place to punish Satan and his fallen angels (Matthew 25:41). Though not intended for humans, those who reject God ultimately face this dreadful fate, highlighting the grave consequences of rebellion against God.

THE FINAL JUDGEMENT

The Bible teaches that Hell is the final destiny for those who reject God and persist in sin (John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15). At the final judgment, all will be resurrected and judged according to their deeds. The righteous will receive eternal life, while the wicked will be condemned to the lake of fire, known as the second death (Revelation 21:8).

Matthew 7:13  Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

Matthew 8:12  But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

 

Matthew 25:41  Then He will also say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.

Matthew 25:30  And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

 

Revelation 20:10-15   And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever. . . Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Romans 2:8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

The Problem 

 

SIN 

 

Unfortunately, many people underestimate the seriousness of sin. Some deny its existence, while others trivialize it as a common occurrence. However, according to the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:9, if your life is controlled by deliberate ongoing habitual sin, you should be concerned about where you will spend eternity.

WHAT IS SIN?

Sin is described in the Bible as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin originated with Lucifer, who was likely the most physically attractive and powerful of the angels. Not content with his position, he desired to be higher than God, and that led to his downfall, marking the beginning of sin (Isaiah 14:12-15). Renamed Satan, he introduced sin to the human race in the Garden of Eden, where he tempted Adam and Eve with the same enticement, “you shall be like God.” Genesis 3 describes Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God and His command. Since then, sin has been passed down through all generations of mankind, and we, as Adam’s descendants, have inherited sin from him.  Romans tells us that through Adam sin entered the world, and so death was passed on to all men because “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

IF I DON'T REGRET MY SIN AM I STILL SAVED?  

The absence of feeling the conviction of the Holy Spirit when a person sins is often due to the person not being born-again, and the Holy Spirit not indwelling within them. Consequently, they do not experience the conviction that the Spirit of God brings (John 16:8; Romans 8:9).

 

The Bible warns that those who display a facade of godliness while denying its true power are deceiving themselves (2 Timothy 3:5). They need to understand that false repentance leads to spiritual death (2 Corinthians 7:10). It's crucial to recognize that individuals can fall into the trap of believing they are saved when they are not.

 

HOW CAN I LEARN TO HATE MY OWN SIN?

The first crucial step in overcoming our sin is to acknowledge its presence within us. As stated in 1 John 1:8, "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." Therefore, we must approach the Lord with openness and honesty, just as David prayed in Psalm 139:23-24: "Search me, O God, and know my heart... See if there is any offensive way in me." By humbly acknowledging our sins and fearing God, we position ourselves to receive His comforting grace, as described in Isaiah 57:15.

 

The more intimately we know God, the more our aversion to sin deepens. As the psalmist extols the "splendor" of God's holiness (Psalm 29:2), the clearer that splendor becomes to us, the more resolutely we reject anything that threatens to diminish or distort that brilliance. Just as a lover of light naturally abhors darkness, drawing closer to God's beauty leads us to view our own sin as repugnant, as imperfection pales in comparison to perfection (Isaiah 6:5). To gain deeper knowledge of God, we must devote time to His Holy Word, the Bible (Psalm 119:11, 163), and engage in prayerful communion with Him. It is inconceivable to pray earnestly and not be convicted by our own sin. Prayer fosters a loathing of sin as it propels us into a more intimate relationship with God.

 

Understanding the consequences of sin leads to a deeper aversion to it in our lives. Sin separates us from God, enslaves us (John 8:34), and introduces sickness, sorrow, shame, and death into the world (Genesis 2:17). It is the root cause of war, strife, pain, and injustice, and the catalyst for the existence of hell. Reflecting on the devastating impact of sin in the world reveals the same sin within our hearts, prompting us to abhor our contribution to the world's suffering.
 
Hebrews 10:26-27  For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remained no more sacrifice for sin, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.
 
John 5:14  Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, "See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you."

John 8:11  She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
 
Matthew 5:30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
 
Matthew 5:48  Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 18:9  And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire.

Psalms 5:5  The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hates all workers of iniquity.
 
Romans 6:23  For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Biblical sins

 

I'm not trying to spoil your fun, but I also don't want you to end up in Hell for eternity. Please take this as a loving "WARNING" which is my intent.  The following is a list of sins that many of us engage in regularly, without realizing the ramifications. These sins will lead to damnation if they are not repented and continue to be committed on a deliberate ongoing basis:

  1. ARROGANCE: An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions (2 Timothy 3:2; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Corinthians 5:2; 8:1; 13:4).

  2. BITTERNESS: In a figurative sense, extreme enmity, grudge, hatred; or rather an excessive degree or stubbornness of passions and emotions (Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15; Romans 2:24; 3:14; Acts 8:23; James 2:7).

  3. BOASTING: To praise oneself extravagantly in speech: speak of oneself with excessive pride (Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Galatians 5:26).

  4. BLASPHEMY: Attacking or otherwise showing disrespect toward God and His character, in word or deed. Includes charging God, who alone is eternal, infallible, omnipotent, and omniscient, and does what is right (especially in the light of eternity), with being immoral (Mark 8:38; Acts 18:6).

  5. CAROUSING: The activity of drinking alcohol and enjoying oneself with others in a noisy, lively way (Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21; 1 Peter 4:3).

  6. COMPLAINING: Expressing grief, sorrow, or censure; finding fault; murmuring; lamenting; accusing of an offense (Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:9; James 5:9).

  7. COVETING: Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else (Mark 7:22; Ephesians 5:5; Acts 20:33; Romans 13:9).

  8. COWARDICE: Lack of courage or firmness of purpose (Revelation 21:8). 

  9. DECEIT: Dishonesty in every form; being a false witness (Mark 7:22; Acts 13:10; Romans 1:29; 1 Peter 3:10).

  10. DENYING CHRIST: Those who either reject the Holy Spirit as a source of inspiration to lead them into Truth or who substitute a "watered down" version of righteousness in place of the high spiritual standard and deny Christ (Matthew 10:33; Luke 12:9; 1 John 2:22-23).

  11. DESIRING WORLDLY PRAISE: Desiring the praise of the world over that of God (John 12:43).

  12. DISOBEDIENCE TO PARENTS: Annoying or dishonoring one’s father and mother or either of them by tongue or action (Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Titus 3:3).

  13. DRUNKENNESS: The state of being drunk from alcohol or under the influence of intoxicating substances or drugs which alter the senses for recreation (Romans 13:13; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:3).

  14. EFFEMINACY: Men unnaturally taking on female characteristics and behavior, contrary to the distinctive nature of opposite genders God created, and thus their complementarity (1 Corinthians 6:9).

  15. EMULATION: Wanting to be like someone else instead of Jesus.  We often want to imitate other people, not because we respect and admire them, but because we are jealous. We want to have the same success, the same fame, the same authority, the same wealth.  We are not happy with the good of others; we feel envy (Ephesians 5: 1-2; Galatians 5: 19-21).

  16. EVIL THOUGHTS: Thoughts that they are very wicked by nature and take pleasure imagining doing things that harm other people (Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19).

  17. FALSE WITNESSING: To lie about or misrepresent the truth about some event, person, or thing (Matthew 15:19).

  18. FILTHYNESS: To an extreme and often disgusting extent (Colossians 3:8; Timothy-1 3:3; Titus 1:11).

  19. FORNICATION: Any form of sex outside of the marriage bond, which includes sex between an unmarried man and a woman (Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19).

  20. GOSSIP: A conversation that involves talking about another person with ill intent when they aren't present and includes malicious, damaging, rumors or facts creating a negative image and trying to make them look bad. (Romans 1:29-32, 1 Timothy 5:12-13, Proverbs 20:19).

  21. GREED: An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food (Ephesians 4:19; 5:3; 2 Peter 2:14).

  22. HATRED: To dislike greatly; to have a great aversion to. It expresses less than abhor, detest, and abominate, unless pronounced with a peculiar emphasis (2 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:3).

  23. HERESIES: Unholy factions holding false doctrine opposed to established fundamental truths (2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 4:1–6; 2 Timothy 1:13–14).

  24. HOMOSEXUALITY: Sexual activity between persons of the same gender; or seeking to join same genders in marriage (1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 1:26-27).

  25. HYPOCRISY: Simulation; a feigning to be what one is not; or dissimulation, a concealment of one's real character or motives (Matthew 23:13,23, 25; 23, 27,28, 29; Mark 12:15; Luke 12:1; Romans 12:9).

  26. IDOLATARY: The making of any created thing to be your "god;" setting your ultimate love upon, finding your ultimate security in, or giving your ultimate allegiance to any created thing(s), whether material, human, or formal false religious gods (1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:20; Revelations 21:8; Ephesians 5:5).

  27. JEALOUSY: Resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another's success or advantage itself (Galatians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; James 3:16).

  28. KNOWING & NOT DOING: The act of knowing the correct biblical thing to do and not doing it (James 4:17).

  29. LASCIVIOUSNESS: Any uncontrolled indulgences of physical pleasures; this can include any physical addictions such as food, sex, drugs, etc. (Galatians 5:17-19).

  30. LIVING FOR PLEASURE: Living for ones own self pleasure instead of living for God (2 Timothy 3:4).

  31. LOVERS OF SELF: Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power (2 Timothy 3:2).

  32. LOVING OTHERS MORE THAN JESUS: The act of loving "Anyone" more than Jesus (Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26).

  33. LYING: A person who knowingly utters falsehood; one who declares to another as a fact what he knows to be not true, and with an intention to deceive him (Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:15; Ephesians 4:25; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:7).

  34. MALICE: The intention or desire to do evil or ill will to another person (Romans 1:29; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; Titus 3:3; 2 Peter 2:1).

  35. PORNOGRAPHY: This comes from the Greek word porneia, and it’s the source for the English words “porn” and “pornography.”  Porn and pornography are not innocent pictures, but they are a form of sex that begins as mental/emotional images and fantasies that will harm the image and expectation of one sex with another (1 John 2:16; Proverbs 6:25–28; Matthew 5:28).

  36. PROFANITY: Profanity is also known as cursing, cussing, or swearing. Cussing, therefore, means using socially offensive language. (Ephesians 4:29; Matthew 12:36; Titus 2:7–8). 

  37. QUARRELING: A verbal conflict between antagonists (James 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:11; 2 Timothy 2:23).

  38. REVILING: Boisterous, indulgent festivities, carousing, loud merry-making, partying (1 Corinthians 6:10; 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Peter 2:23; 1 Corinthians 4:17).

  39. SEDITION: Language or behavior that is intended to persuade other people to oppose their government when the government's laws are not in opposition to God's or does not oppress the weak and defenseless (Luke 23:19; Luke 23:25; Acts 24:5).

  40. SENSUALITY: The enjoyment, expression, or pursuit of physical, especially sexual, pleasure outside the bonds of marriage (Galatians 5:19; Mark 7:22; Romans 13:13; 2 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Peter 4:3; Ephesians 4:19; 2 Peter 2:2).

  41. SLANDER: The action of spreading rumors or lies about a person to cause damage purposely (Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:22; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 Corinthians 4:13; Romans 1:30).

  42. SORCERY: The practice of witches; occultic magic: Ouija boards, astrology, palmistry, necromancy, divination, etc.; also likened to rebellion (Galatians 5:20; Revelation 21:8, 15; 9:21; 18:23).

  43. STRIFE: Civil debate that deteriorates into insults, name-calling and hurling baseless and unfounded accusations at each other (Galatians 5:20; Romans 1:29; 13:13; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:4).

  44. TREACHERY:  Behavior that is not loyal to God (2 Timothy 3:4).

  45. UNBELIEF:  A lack of belief; an absence of faith in God (James 1:6; Mark 9:24; Hebrews 3:12, 19; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; 7:13; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Titus 1:15; Revelation 21:8).

  46. UNFORGIVENESS: Reluctant or refusing to forgive (Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25-26).

  47. UNGRATEFULESS: Not feeling or showing gratitude to God (2 Timothy 3:2; Romans 1:21; Luke 6:35; 2 Timothy 3:2).

  48. UNRIGHTEOUS ANGER: Unrighteous anger occurs when we become angry over matters of opinion rather than matters of biblical right and wrong. Responding to matters of opinion with unrighteous anger (Ecclesiastes 7:9; Ephesians 4:31; James 1:19-20).

  49. WICKEDNESS: The quality of being evil or morally wrong (Mark 7:22; Luke 11:39; Acts 8:22; Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:8; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:10, 12; 2 Timothy 2:19).

  50. WRATH: Strong vengeful anger or indignation towards another person (Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 1 Timothy 2:8).

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The Solution 

repentance

 

Jesus, in His boundless love, bore unimaginable pain and endured the punishment meant for all of humanity. He willingly sacrificed Himself on the cross and descended into Hell, all to redeem us from our sins. Jesus extends this salvation to sinners who place their trust in Him for forgiveness. Those who turn to Jesus today will find refuge from the impending wrath. However, this salvation is contingent upon embracing the conditions of Belief, Repentance, and Obedience.

WHAT IS REPENTANCE AND IS IT NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?

The term "repentance" is often thought of as "turning from sin," but in the Bible, it means "to change one's mind." While regretting and turning away from sin are related to repentance, they are not the precise meaning of the word. According to the Bible, true repentance leads to a change in actions (Luke 3:8–14; Acts 3:19). Paul summarized his ministry by emphasizing the need for people to "repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds" (Acts 26:20). Therefore, the biblical definition of repentance is "a change of mind that results in a change of action."

The significance of repentance in relation to salvation is a central theme in the book of Acts (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 20:21; 26:20). Repentance, in the context of salvation, entails a transformation of thoughts about sin and Jesus Christ. In Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2), he passionately calls upon the people to repent (Acts 2:38) from rejecting Jesus (Acts 2:36) and to realign their perceptions of Christ, acknowledging Him as “Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). Peter urges a radical shift in mindset, a renunciation of past transgressions, and a wholehearted embrace of faith in Christ as their Messiah and Savior.

HOW DO I REPENT THE BIBLICAL WAY?

The act of repentance is a response to God's work, where He convicts and convinces a person that they are in error. In Acts 11:18, Jewish believers praised God, acknowledging that even Gentiles were granted repentance leading to life. Second Timothy 2:25 emphasizes the same idea, stating that opponents must be gently instructed with the hope that God will grant them repentance, leading to a knowledge of the truth. These verses illustrate the tension between God's work and human responsibility. We gently instruct sinners in the hope that this intervention will be the means through which God brings them to repentance. It is the truth of God's Word, presented lovingly and accurately, that God uses to bring about repentance.


If an individual is involved in an extramarital affair, they may acknowledge that it is morally wrong. However, genuine repentance requires more than mere recognition of wrongdoing; it demands a change in behavior. One must ask themselves, "If I truly believe this is wrong, what will I do differently?" The answer is to take decisive action and put an end to the affair. As John the Baptist urged, "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance" (Luke 3:8), emphasizing the need for tangible change, as exemplified in Luke 3:10–11

The desire of an unbeliever to understand how to repent and trust in Christ is a clear sign of God's work in their life. Similarly, when a believer seeks to turn away from sin, it is a testament to the Holy Spirit's influence. However, it's important to note that mere acknowledgment of a wrongdoing without a willingness to embrace God's truth about change does not constitute true repentance. True repentance involves aligning with God's view of the sin and being open to following His guidance toward a new direction.


Embracing God's truth through regular reading and studying of the Bible, listening to biblical preaching and teaching, and associating with like-minded Christians is crucial for fostering a mindset aligned with God's thoughts. This enables us to more readily acknowledge and repent of our shortcomings. Additionally, when faced with reluctance to change, it is perfectly acceptable to seek the strength and willingness to do so through prayer.

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Self Exam
Questions

ARE YOU a fake Christian?

When you and I stand before Jesus as our judge, any evidence we present on our own behalf won’t matter. We might point to all the times we prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer,” walked down the aisle, got baptized (even multiple times), attended youth retreats, or went on mission trips. But if, in that final moment, Jesus does not recognize us as one of His own, none of that will matter. We won’t be able to contest the Judge’s verdict.

 

Jesus himself said in the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” (Matthew 7:21–23)

Do you see what Jesus is saying? It’s possible to genuinely believe we are a follower of Christ, but not actually be one. Simply saying “Lord, Lord” or identifying as a Christian doesn’t guarantee entry into the kingdom of heaven. True faith is reflected in doing the will of the Father.

Here are some questions to ask ourselves to see if there are areas in our lives that need work: 

A.  Do You Bear the Fruits of the Spirit?  

  1. Love: Do you show genuine love and care for others, putting their needs above your own?​

  2. Joy: Do you experience a deep sense of joy and contentment, regardless of your circumstances?

  3. Peace: Do you have inner peace and strive to be a peacemaker in your relationships?

  4. Patience: Are you patient with others, even when they test your limits?

  5. Kindness: Do you act kindly towards others, showing compassion and understanding?

  6. Goodness: Do you seek to do good and live a morally upright life?

  7. Faithfulness: Are you faithful in your commitments and loyal to God and others?

  8. Gentleness: Do you approach others with gentleness and humility?

  9. Self-Control: Do you exercise self-control, resisting temptations and making wise choices?

B.  Do You Obey God’s Word?  

  1.  Do you regularly read and study the Bible to understand God’s commandments and teachings?​

  2. Do you strive to apply Biblical principles in your daily life, making decisions that align with God’s Word?

  3. When you fall short, do you acknowledge your mistakes, seek God’s forgiveness, and make efforts to change?

  4. Do you seek and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your actions and decisions?

  5. Do you demonstrate love and compassion towards others, as Jesus taught?

C.  Do You Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus? 

  1.  Do you regularly communicate with Jesus through prayer, sharing your thoughts, concerns, and gratitude?

  2. Do you spend time reading and meditating on the Bible, seeking to understand and apply its teachings?

  3. Have you experienced a change in your heart and behavior since accepting Jesus, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit.

  4. Do you trust Jesus with your life, believing in His promises and relying on Him in difficult times?

  5. Do you share your faith with others, telling them about Jesus and how He has impacted your life?

D.  Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?  

  1. Do you view the Bible as the ultimate authority in your life, guiding your decisions and beliefs?​

  2. Do you believe that God created the world and everything in it, as described in Genesis?

  3. Do you believe that your purpose is to glorify God and follow His commandments?

  4. Do you adhere to the moral standards set forth in the Bible, such as the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Jesus?

  5. Do you believe in eternal life and that your actions on earth have eternal consequences?

E.  Do You Seek to Grow Spiritually?  

  1. Do you have a desire to read and study the Bible regularly, seeking to understand and apply its teachings?

  2. Do you spend time in prayer, communicating with God and seeking His guidance in your life?

  3. Do you participate in both corporate worship (such as church services) and private worship, expressing your love and reverence for God?

  4. Do you look for ways to serve others, using your gifts and talents to glorify God and help those in need?

  5. Do you practice spiritual disciplines such as fasting, meditation, and solitude to deepen your relationship with God?

F.  Do You Live a Sinful Life?

  1. Are you striving to live according to the teachings of the Bible, even when it’s challenging?

  2. Do you engage in willful, purposeful sin on a continuing basis?

  3. Are you growing in your desire to live a holy life, set apart for God’s purposes?

  4. Do you regularly reflect on your actions and thoughts to see if they align with God’s commandments?

  5. When you recognize sin in your life, do you feel genuine remorse and seek God’s forgiveness?

G.  Do You have Agape Love for Others?  

  1. Do you put others’ needs and well-being above your own, even when it requires personal sacrifice?​

  2. Do you love others without expecting anything in return, regardless of their actions or attitudes towards you?

  3. Are you willing to forgive others, even when they have wronged you deeply?

  4. Do you actively look for ways to serve and help others, especially those in need?

  5. Do you exhibit patience and kindness in your interactions, even with difficult people?

 

Reflecting on these questions can help us discern the authenticity of our faith. Remember, it’s not about being perfect but about having a heart that seeks after God and desires to grow in Him. If we find areas where we fall short, don’t be discouraged. Instead, see it as an opportunity to draw closer to God and ask for His help in those areas. 

If there’s anything else I can do to support you on your journey, whether it’s diving deeper into spiritual guidance, answering specific questions, or providing additional resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m fully committed to helping you find peace, clarity and salvation—just let me know how I can assist!

Disclaimer: I’m not sinless, nor do I claim to be. Becoming sinless is impossible, but sinning less and avoiding willful, habitual sin is what all Christians should strive for. I still grapple with my own struggles and shortcomings at times. Helping you on your journey keeps me grounded and humble, reminding me of my ongoing need for God’s grace.

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