By Anthony Smith Heaven and Who Enters. For me to try to describe Heaven would be pointless, man has not the capacity of mind or thought to realize the beauty nor expanse of Gods Kingdom. There is a great misconception on what Heaven is and those that will be allowed to enter. Is there a Heaven? Yes. Is it a place or just a concept? Its a place. Deu 10:14 Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD’S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Rom 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs ( United; combined; acting in concert; as a joint force; joint efforts; One who is entitled to possess. In Scripture, saints are called heirs of the promise, heirs of righteousness, heirs of salvation, &c., by virtue of the death of Christ, or of God’s gracious promises.)with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Good intentions are not a key to enter into the rest of God nor His Kingdom. I was watching a program the other night and found again that most programs on Scripture are lacking in truth and information relevant to the needs of the populace. Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven is allocated to those that follow the Commandments of God. Rules that must be applied in our every day walk upon this earth. These Commandments are not grevious nor burdensome. Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Many say that there is no Heaven nor Hell, that there is always other ways to attain entrance into Heaven, that there will be people that never hear of Jesus that will be allowed into the Kingdom and others say that heaven is a matter of obtaining total consciousness. The first requirement for entrance is believing in the word of God. Rules that supersede all other beliefs, Believe in Jesus, Repent, Learn and Live. First I want to look at the meaning of the word Heaven; Raki’a, Firmament, Shamayim, Marom, Shechakim, “third heaven,” 2Co_12:2. The air or atmosphere, where clouds gather; The firmament, in which the sun, moon and stars are fixed; The upper heaven, the abode of God and his angels, the invisible realm of holiness and happiness; the home of the children of God. Psa 33:13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. The Hebrews acknowledged three heavens; the air or aerial heavens; the firmament in which the stars are supposed to be placed; and the heaven of heavens, or third heaven, the residence of Jehovah. Among Christians, the part of space in which the omnipresent Jehovah is supposed to afford more sensible manifestations of his glory. Hence this is called the habitation of God, and is represented as the residence of angels and blessed spirits. Deu 26. Here are a few rules and situations that we must follow; Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Each and every religion on this earth give different ways of entering into Heaven, except the only way. That way is threw Jesus. Gods word is for the believers life, but to those that will perish it is foolishness. This Gospel that we preach and testify to, is truth and life to all that will believe. We cannot force anyone to believe in Jesus and no religion will pass away from man until the time of the end, then all will perish. God gives all mankind a chance to be saved from their sin, but not all will accept it. Those that say they are Christians and preach other ways to enter into Heaven are deceivers and are being deceived by their own lack of understanding of Scripture, those that say that multitudes will never hear of Jesus are also being deceived. The Bible gives answers to all these statements. We must remember these Scriptures are for those that believe that Jesus is the Son of God, Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. There is no reward in Heaven for murder, theft, deception nor unrighteousness. Lets look at John 10:1; Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. This statement of Christ, negates any statement made by man, that there are others ways to enter. In John 10:9 Jesus shows us the only door; I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. For these verses to apply, they must be believed, many believe that Jesus was a man of God and a Prophet, if they do, then why do they not believe Him? The world is a mixture of different races, nationality’s, and beliefs, but the Apostle Paul tells us how many will also be Judged under Christ. 1Co 9:21 - them: Act_15:28, Act_16:4, Act_21:25; Rom_2:12, Rom_2:14; Gal_2:3, Gal_2:4, Gal_2:12-14, Gal_3:2 1Co 9:20-23; And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. The entrance into Heaven is all inclusive unto all men. There will be no excuse, all will enter into Heaven by Christ or not at all, there is no exception. 1. Rom 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. 2. Rom 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; What is this law? The law of Righteousness, which is God and Christ. Weather under no human law or under the Law of Moses. 3. Rom 2:13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. For those that refuse to accomplish the Law in their lives, will be left outside the gate. 4. Rom 2:14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: a law unto themselves. Not to say that they are not subject to the law of God but that they are a race within themselves to be justified or condemned by their righteousness. Again this Righteousness only comes from God and only threw Jesus. This is proven by the statements in Rom 5:13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. IMPU’TED, Charged to the account of; attributed; ascribed. Rom 4:21-24 ; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 5.Rom 2:15-16; Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. For me to try to describe Heaven would be pointless, man has not the capacity of mind or thought to realize the beauty nor expanse of Gods Kingdom. The Kingdom of Heaven has no limits, no boundaries and no measurement, for how can anything or anyone contain that which is the Spirit of God. John 10:9 - the door: John_10:1, John_10:7, John_14:6; Rom_5:1, Rom_5:2; Eph_2:18; Heb_10:19-22 and shall: Psa_23:1-6, Psa_80:1-3, Psa_95:7, Psa_100:3, Psa_100:4; Isa_40:11, Isa_49:9, Isa_49:10; Eze_34:12-16; Zec_10:12 Temple of Spirit & Truth Ministries A.R.Smith Ministries http://www.ourchurch.com/member/a/arsmithsermons/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anthony_Smith http://EzineArticles.com/?Heaven-and-Who-Enters&id=308119
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