Many people believe they are Christians, but they will be denied entrance into heaven. It will be tragic for those who are almost Christian to almost get into heaven.
You must make Jesus Christ the Master, Ruler, and Savior of your life, and then prove your faith by living the life God commands you to live.
Apostle Paul wrote this: “…… don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived [fooled]. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom.” Apostle Paul, 1st Corinthians 6:9-10
Jesus in this verse is referring to false religious leaders who teach catechism that is not found anywhere in the Bible.
Jesus said these words: “These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.” Gospel Of Mathew 15:8-9
The Bible says, “Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?” Paul the Apostle, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Christians share a deep spiritual bond with one another. True believers in Christ have fellowship with one another because we are “walking in the light” as He (Jesus) is in the light.
The Bible says, “But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanses us from all sin.” Apostle John, 1 John 1:7
The Apostle James was referring to so-called Christians who tell lies and spread rumors about other Christians that are untrue. Show kindness to one another.
Apostle James said this: “If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.” Apostle James 1:26
Kindness, love, charity, truthfulness, and generosity are evidence of the love that God desires from Christians.
John the Evangelist said: “He who says he is in the light and hates his brother [fellow Christian] is in the darkness even until now. He who loves his brother [fellow Christian] remains in the light.” John the Apostle, 1 John 2:9-10
Lukewarm Christians are disobedient.
Apostle Paul wrote this: “They profess that they know God, but by their deeds they deny Him [God], being abominable [horrible], disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.” Paul the Apostle, Letter to Titus 1:16
The Bible speaks about people who willfully sin as a way of life.
The Bible says, “One [person] who says, ‘I know Him [God],’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His [God’s] word, …God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in Him [God].” John the Apostle, 1st John 2:4-5
Everyone in the world sins, but Christians do not sin as a way of life. Christians repent and endeavor to live godly lives. True Christians demonstrate love through their deeds.
The Bible says, “Whoever remains in Him [God]… does not sin. Whoever sins has not seen Him [God] and does not know Him [God].” John the Apostle, 1 John 3:6
The Bible says,“He who sins is of the devil [Satan], for the devil [Satan] has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed: that he might destroy the works of the devil [Satan]. Whoever is born of God does not commit sin, because his seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” John the Apostle, 1 John 3:8-9
The following scripture can be used to self-examine oneself to determine whether you are a real Christian or an imposter.
The Bible says,“In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil [Satan]. Whoever does not do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who does not love his brother.” John the Apostle, 1 John 3:10
The Bible says, “Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil has not seen God.” John the Apostle, 3 John 1:11
In this Bible verse, Jesus proclaims that He is the only way to reach God. There are many other Bible verses that affirm the same truth.
The Bible says, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father [God] except through me.” Apostle John 14:6
True Christians love Jesus and obey His commands.
The Bible says, “Jesus answered him, ‘If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him. He who does not love me does not keep my words’…” Apostle John 14:23-24
The Bible says, “This is how we know that we know Him [God]: if we keep His commandments. One [the person] who says, ‘I know Him [God],’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” John the Apostle, 1 John 2:3-4
People who do good deeds to be seen by men have already received their reward.
Jesus said: “Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does, so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Apostle Matthew 6:1-4
False Christians will be denied access to heaven. In this Bible verse, Jesus continues speaking about false Christians, preachers, priests, and unholy prophets.
Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord,’ didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works? Then I will tell them, I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity [evil deeds].” Apostle Matthew 7:21-23
Greed is a selfish desire and a quest to possess more than one needs.
Jesus said, “…Beware! Keep yourselves from greed, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.” Gospel of Luke 12:15
Greed is the accumulation of things solely for one’s own benefit.
Jesus said, “…So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Gospel of Luke 12:21
The proper way to acquire goods is to first seek to please God.
Jesus said: “…But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you. Gospel of Luke 12:31
Be generous to the poor.
Jesus said: “….Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out; a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” Gospel of Luke 12:33
Share generously with those who do not have enough. Demonstrate Christian love.
The Bible says: “But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him? My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.” John the Apostle, 1 John 3:17-18
The Apostle Paul wrote these words, “Command those who are rich in this present world that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.” Paul the Apostle, 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Remember that after you have given your life to God through Jesus, God will support you so that you can live a righteous life.
The Bible says, “….being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Paul the Apostle, Philippians 1:6
The life of a Christian is not easy. You will encounter many difficulties. God will be with you.
“He [Jesus] said to all, ‘If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it.” Luke 9:23-24
God builds Great Character in you.
The Bible says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Paul the Apostle, Galatians 5:22-23
The Bible is True.
The Bible says, “Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Paul the Apostle, 2 Timothy 3:16-17