Heaven & Hell

Why did Jesus have to come?
At The Fall, Adam and Eve (the first created man and woman) chose to disobey God’s instructions. Sin entered the world and resulted in a broken relationship between God and humans. Jesus came as a way to repair the broken relationship. We no longer have to be separated from God. In accepting Jesus as God’s Son, Savior, and Lord, we can be reunited with God. We don’t have to suffer from that broken relationship anymore, but instead accept His peace and life!


What is the difference between the Old Testament relationship with God (before Jesus) and after Jesus came?
The God of the Bible is the same from before Creation throughout the Old Testament, New Testament and now. His plan originated at Creation, then was seen as an introduction through the Old Testament (before Jesus), and moved to the next level when Jesus came in the New Testament. It will then be finalized at the end of time in Heaven.

People’s relationship with God has changed from being in the full presence of God in perfection at Creation to then suffering the consequences of sin throughout the rest of humanity. God was pleased with the faith of people that chose to worship Him, and gave them laws to help them live a holy life as well as a system of sacrifices that cleansed the people from sin. This worship introduced the reality of Jesus and His role that moved people to a higher level of relationship with God. Now Jesus had made the Sacrifice once for all people for all time, and the Holy Spirit was available to empower a person to live a holy life.

Without faith it isn't possible to please God. Those who come to God must believe that he exists. And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him. Hebrews 11:6


How does a person go to heaven or to hell?
Each person has a choice in their spiritual journey. For example, when buying a plane ticket, a person chooses their destination. Once that person is on the plane, he/she can not change the journey. He/she made the choice when the ticket was purchased.

In a similar way, we have a choice of which road to take in our spiritual journey.
“Enter God's kingdom through the narrow gate. The gate is large and the road is wide that lead to death and hell. Many people go that way. But the gate is small and the road is narrow that lead to life. Only a few people find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

There is one road that leads to Life, Jesus, and Eternity with God (heaven). The other road leads to death, torment, and eternal isolation (hell).
“The Son of Man will send out his angels. They will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin. They will also get rid of all who do evil. They will throw them into the blazing furnace. There people will sob and grind their teeth.” Matthew 13:41-42
“Anyone whose name was not written in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15

The difference between the plane and life is that a person can stop at any time and choose the road that leads to Life. You do not have to be destined for hell. God waits for you.
“Tell them, 'When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy. But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy. And that is just as sure as I am alive,' announces the Lord and King. 'So turn away from your sins! Change your evil ways! Why should you die, people of Israel?'” Ezekiel 33:11

“The Lord is not slow to keep his promise. He is not slow in the way some people understand it. He is patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be destroyed. Instead, he wants all people to turn away from their sins.” 2 Peter 3:9


You can accept Jesus now, just by . . .
A-Admitting that you are a sinner, that you have done wrong things.
B-Believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died for you and now is alive!
C-Confess that Jesus is your Lord.

"Say with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord.' Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Then you will be saved." Romans 10:9

"And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." John 17:3