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NASB | 2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 2:9 For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things. |
Bible Question: When am I obedient enough to go to heaven? |
Bible Answer: Simply put, never. Neither you nor anyone else will ever obey God enough to get into heaven. The book of James tells us that if we keep the whole law (all the commandments of God) and yet fail in one point, we are as guilty as if we had broken the entire law. The Bible says that it is not through works of righteousness that you or I have done that we enter heaven, but according to God's mercy He has saved us. Obeying God's laws are works of righteousness. No matter how many you do, it is impossible for you to do enough. Paul directed this verse to those who had placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, and had been saved by Him. These people were to be obedient to God's commands not to earn their salvation, but, because of their love for God, to prove that they really were Christians. But your obedience counts for nothing until you really are a Christian. Becoming a Christian involves acknowledging that you cannot be obedient enough to get into heaven. This is repentance, agreeing with God that you are a sinner (one who does wrong). You must place your faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus is God's Son. God sent Him to earth to be a sacrifice for the sins of us all. Jesus was born as a child, lived a sinless life, was crucified (killed), and rose from the dead three days later. If you believe that Christ died for your sins, rose from the dead, and that He did this for you, you will be saved. If you are serious about going to heaven, I would encourage you to visit the follwoing site: http://www.NeedGod.com It explains how you can be sure that you are going to heaven. God bless you, In Christ (2 Cor. 5:17), koinekid |
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