1. Who’s Going to Heaven

2. Souls that have not sinned Souls that have not sinned – Matt 18:3; 19:14; Mark 10:14; Ezek 18:20: Innocent children, Mentally impaired Faithful in Patriarchal age Faithful in Patriarchal age – Heb 11:4-22: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph (families) Faithful in Mosaical age Faithful in Mosaical age – Heb 11:23-40: Moses (parents), Joshua, Caleb, [Rahab], Judges, Elijah, Elisha, Prophets (families)

3. The real question: The real question: – “Do you believe I’m lost because I’m a member of another church?” The best response: The best response: – Ask, “How were you saved?” – If the response is, “I prayed the sinners prayer.” – Show them the examples of conversion in Acts.

4. “Do you believe that I’m lost because I’m a member of another church?” “Do you believe that I’m lost because I’m a member of another church?” – One is lost if not baptized into Christ. – One is lost if not added by Christ to His body. – No other religious organization will save. Jesus & John offended people by telling the truth Matt 15:7-9; Matt 15:11-14

5. “Is there only one way to heaven?” “Is there only one way to heaven?” – Only one plan saved Noah: God’s plan – Only one plan saved Israel: God’s plan

6. “Is there only one way to heaven?” “Is there only one way to heaven?” – Only one plan will save us: God’s plan – Only one body (Eph 4:4); One church (Col 1:18); One Savior (Eph 5:23); One kingdom (Col 1:13-14); One Builder (Matt 16:18-19). One Birth of the church (Acts 2).

7. “Is everyone going to heaven?” “Is everyone going to heaven?” – Scripture denies universalism, as do most people (John 8:24; Acts 4:12; Matt 7:21; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Matt 25).

8. “Is there forgiveness of sins apart from Christ’s blood?” “Is there forgiveness of sins apart from Christ’s blood?” – His blood provides redemption & justification (Heb 9:11-14; Rom 5:9-10; Eph 1:7). – His blood was the purchase price of the church, the body of the saved (Acts 20:28).

9. “Can we ignore God’s will and be saved?” “Can we ignore God’s will and be saved?” – Salvation comes after baptism (Acts 2:38). – Baptism unites one with Christ’s death & resurrection (Rom 6:3-6). – Baptism put one into the body of those who will be saved, the church (1 Cor 12:13; Acts 18:8).

10. “Can we be saved outside of Christ?” “Can we be saved outside of Christ?” – Baptism puts one into Christ (Gal 3:27). – Water has always played a role in God’s plan to save man (1 Pet 3:21; Gen 6; 2 Kgs 5). – Christ will come in vengeance against those who do not obey the gospel (2 Thess 1:8).

11. “Will only the members of the church of Christ be saved?” “Will only the members of the church of Christ be saved?” – No. There will be children, patriarchs, faithful Jews, faithful members of the Lord’s church. There is only ONE WAY to heaven - God’s. There is only ONE WAY to heaven - God’s. – Only one body of saved: the church Jesus built.