Bible Question:
It is said in Joel 2:32 that "and everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved." but then in Matthew 7:21 Jesus said "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." Is faith really all it takes to enter heaven? Or does it take more? |
Bible Answer: jedidiah, Welcome to the forum. Hebrews 11:6- And without faith it is impossible to please Him,for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek him. Faith is a starting point. Without faith nothing else is possible. Repentance,confession,salvation ect. There is little likelyhood that one will follow anyone or anything they dont have some modicome of faith in. Jesus tells that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed we can move mountains. When we have faith in God we take the reigns out of our hands and put them in the hands of God where they belong. Check out Hebrews 11 and Romans 10 they will give you a solid foundation and a better understanding regarding faith. Prayerfully this will help and encourage you. In Christ, lionheart |