Who’s Going to Heaven

Sinless Souls Sinless Souls – 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)

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

“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?” – If not baptized into Christ (Gal 3:26-27). – If not added by Christ to His body (Acts 2:47). – No other religious organization will save. Jesus offended people (Matt 15:7-9; Matt 15:11-14)

“Is there only one way to heaven?” God’s way “Is there only one way to heaven?” God’s way – Noah: “Build an ark” – Israel: “Cross the sea” – Today: One Who Adds (Acts 2:41-42); 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 beginning (Acts 2).

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

“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).

“Can we ignore God’s will and be saved?” “Can we ignore God’s will and be saved?” – Salvation follows baptism (Acts 2:36-38). – 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).

“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). – The gospel of Jesus Christ must be obeyed to be effective for salvation (2 Thess 1:8; Heb 5:9).

“Will only the members of the church of Christ be saved?” “Will only the members of the church of Christ be saved?” – In Heaven 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. – The simple plan in Acts 2 where the Lord’s church began.