What is the difficulty of getting into heaven?

[servant7777]

It's not about just staying as we already are, with the proclivities we already have, often not so positive, often opposed to love of God and neighbor. We'll be judged on how we love. And that kind of love is obtained by our nearness to God. So we enter union with Him via faith. And that very union is the essence of righteousness for man; it's what we were made for. From there we can begin to walk as God desires, to live as we should. The following are ways that the bible tells us will keep us from Him, as they're intrinsically and directly opposed to love and will destroy that love in us:

"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." Gal 5:19-21

Gods love is the gift, nothing else is of importance, if we believe in Christ rising we have that gift of God


Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

 

[fhansen]

No it starts with Him first loving us, not we Him ( He gives His love to us/died for us in His love)



1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

She didn't go into how it all starts. She stated a very simple truth. We must love God, then it all falls into place. Without that love we remain lost. Sheez!!! Of course that love comes from Him.

 

[servant7777]

She didn't go into how it all starts. She stated a very simple truth. We must love God, then it all falls into place. Without that love we remain lost. Sheez!!! Of course that love comes from Him.

We must believe that God first loved us, as THAT'S THE TESTIMONY OF CHRIST

 

[fhansen]

We must believe that God first loved us, as THAT'S THE TESTIMONY OF CHRIST

We must love Him, or else we remain lost. Can't love Him unless you believe in Him. Can't believe in Him unless you begin to know Him.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

I wonder why many are called and few are chosen who cant find it easy, when it is testified the way is narrow ( not easy) which few find

Because people refuse to believe! Jesus came in person and said believe! They refused to accept the gift. The gospel is not hard to understand! People try to make it hard, but it's not about us. It is about Jesus Christ an the work He finished on the cross. Tell children to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and they will be saved.

 

[servant7777]

We must love Him, or else we remain lost. Can't love Him unless you believe in Him. Can't believe in Him unless you begin to know Him.

No, He first loved us by giving His life for us( the sheep) so we do believe in Him and He gave us the revealing of it ( by calling us in His word which is Spirit and life, as He is the life of men to lighten us)

 

[servant7777]

Because people refuse to believe! Jesus came in person and said believe! They refused to accept the gift. The gospel is not hard to understand! People try to make it hard, but it's not about us. It is about Jesus Christ an the work He finished on the cross. Tell children to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and they will be saved.

It is because the way is narrow to leads to life, and that is why few find it.

 

[servant7777]

It is also because the pah is wide that goes to destruction, and many prefer that. ( who would want a narrow difficult path unless they see the Shepherd in front of them leading the way first.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

It is because the way is narrow to leads to life, and that is why few find it.

It is also because the pah is wide that goes to destruction, and many prefer that. ( who would want a narrow difficult path unless they see the Shepherd in front of them leading the way first.

Ask yourself why! Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you why.

 

[servant7777]

Ask yourself why! Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you why.

He taught us all things:

John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

 

[fhansen]

No, He first loved us by giving His life for us( the sheep) so we do believe in Him and He gave us the revealing of it ( by calling us in His word which is Spirit and life, as He is the life of men to lighten us)

I bet you argue with yourself as well. Peace.

 

[servant7777]

I bet you argue with yourself as well. Peace.

It is scripture testimony ( there is no argument to be made)

 

[bling]

In the most basic terms for a child to understand, How hard or easy is it to get into heaven?
In other words, Is it easy to obtain salvation or is it hard for the joe shmoes of the world?

First off: You are equating two different teachings: “getting into heaven” and “obtaining salvation”. A new born, mentally challenged or person who never has the opportunity are in a safe condition, not needing salvation. From my understanding of God’s Love and power these people will go on to heaven at death without fulfilling their earthly objective.

Now, for mature adults it has been made as easy as possible, God is doing or allowing all He can to help the willing fulfill their earthly objective and go on to heaven at death. The reason for most people will not going to heaven is not God’s fault. The big issue for humans is with humbly accepting God’s Love in the form of forgiveness as pure undeserved charity. People will do almost anything to avoid humbling themselves to the point of accepting pure charity.

 

[fhansen]

It is scripture testimony ( there is no argument to be made)

And Scripture must be understood, and it's probably simpler than you think. Jesus came when the tine was ripe to reveal the true God to man in order to establish faith in Him, so that in believing we may also hope/trust in and, most importantly, come to love Him. When we see Jesus we see the one true God, when we believe in Jesus we believe in God, when we trust Jesus we trust God and when we love Jesus we love God. At the end of the day it's all about God. That's who He came for, so that we may know and love God, as we were created to do.

"Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, and so your faith and hope are in God." 1 Pet 1:21

 

[ByTheSpirit]

We must love Him, or else we remain lost. Can't love Him unless you believe in Him. Can't believe in Him unless you begin to know Him.

The Holy Spirit once spoke to me and said, seek me, know me, love me. I asked what that meant and was told:

When a man wants a bride, he must seek her out. Once he has found her, he has to spend time with her to get to know her. As he grows in knowledge of her, he will love her. In the same way, I want you to seek me so you can know me. As you grow in your knowledge of me, you will grow in your love for me.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

No it starts with Him first loving us, not we Him ( He gives His love to us/died for us in His love)



1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

That goes without saying.

 

[d taylor]

Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.



Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

1 John 4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

2 John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

What do you want to play the verse posting game. If so i can post many more verses that state receiving God's free gift of Eternal Life is by belief and has nothing to do with confessing.

You should learn verses have context and are addressing specific audiences and situations. That is how people like you end up misusing Bible verses and believing in all sorts of theological contradictions.

I would suggest to practice the analogy of faith, here is a link that explains this.

Condition and Consequence: A Key to Correct Interpretation – Grace Evangelical Society

Galatians 3:28 and the Analogy of Faith – Grace Evangelical Society

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

He taught us all things:

John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Yet you do not know what it takes to be saved.

 

[Clare73]

That is not a verse addressing an unbeliever trusting in The Messiah for God's free gift of Eternal Life and becoming a believer.

Confession is not a requirement by God to receive His free gift of Eternal Life.

The only condition set by God is to believe that Jesus is the promised Messiah from the prophecies of The Tanakh and trust in The Messiah for Eternal Life.

That is trust in his atoning sacrifice (blood, Romans 3:25) for the remission of one's sin and eternal life.

 

[Clare73]

It's not about just staying as we already are, with the proclivities we already have, often not so positive, often opposed to love of God and neighbor. We'll be judged on how we love. And
that kind of love is obtained by our nearness to God. So we enter union with Him via faith. And that very union is the essence of righteousness for man; it's what we were made for. From there we can begin to walk as God desires, to live as we should. The following are ways that the bible tells us will keep us from Him, as they're intrinsically and directly opposed to love and will destroy that love in us:

"The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." Gal 5:19-21

All transformation into the likeness of Christ is by work of the Holy Spirit.