This a simple, 4 question, quiz that can be taken in the privacy of your own home or when you need to take a short break from your regular activities.
Do you consider ________________________ (fill in your name in the space provided) to be a good person?
Good enough to go to Heaven?
(Even if you don't believe in Heaven or Hell, then ask yourself to "suppose for a minute that there is a Heaven and a Hell.... I'm not here to discuss with you whether or not there is a Heaven or a Hell. However, if you see a painting you already know that there has to be a painter! If you look at a building, you know there has to be a builder. There's no way the bricks and mortar felling into place by themselves. The same is true with Creation - when you look at Creation, you know there must be a Creator!)
The focus of this quiz is to prove whether you actually ARE good enough to go to Heaven...
Ready? If so, then let's start the quiz!
1) Have you ever told a lie? What does that make you? Did you say "human", "normal" or "just like everyone else"? (If I told you a lie, what would you call me?) (Looking for the word "Liar") The Bible warns us that all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire. (Revelation 21:8).
2) Have you ever stolen anything - even something small? The value of what was taken is not important... Did you take anything with no intention of returning it? Someone's Pen, some paper clips or note pads from work, some money, food? What does that make you? ________ (If I told you I like to steal things, what would you call me?) (Looking for the word - "Thief")
3) Have you ever hated anyone? (Yes?/No?) Were you ever angry enough to wish someone to "go away?" Hate is the same as murder! Jesus warned, "Anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement (Matthew 5:22). God views hatred the same as He sees murder.
4) Have you ever looked lustfully at a member of the opposite sex? (Yes?/No?) Jesus warned, "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matthew 5:27-28) The Bible says that adulterers and fornicators (those who have sex before marriage) will not enter Heaven. (1 Corinthians 6:9).
That's it, you have successfully completed The Test!
Here are your results:
Based on the answers you just gave yourself, You (myself included) would NOT go to Heaven!
By your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, adulterous, murderer!, and that was just four of the 10 commandments, there are still six more!!
Does this concern you? If it does you, as it does me, read on! If it does not, please remember that when we face GOD on Judgement Day, you can not say that no one tried to tell you about Jesus and how He paid the penalty for our sins if we would simply accept HIM as our Savior and LORD!
The Bible says that if we have broken just one of GOD's commandments, we are guilty of breaking them all! Just one lie. Just one hateful thought, just taking one small item that isn't yours. (James 2:10-11).
You might protest, "GOD is a god of love. He will not send me to hell for a few 'white' lies, lusting after a beautiful woman or for hating someone."
Look at it this way. Suppose someone was found guilty of rape and murder, and the judge said, "I'm letting you go because I find that you are basically a good person and that this was the first time you did this crime." Then, there would be no justice, correct?
The Bible says that GOD is Holy and that, as He is Holy, we are to be Holy. There is no sin found in GOD. The Bible also says that GOD is just. He must punish sin. The penalty for sin is death and Hell. Of sin and judgment, the Bible says, "AL have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of GOD." (Romans 3:23).
And, "the wages of sin is death."(Romans 6:23) "For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds... whether good or bad." (2 Corinthians 5:10). GOD is not going to judge the world, (society), He is going to judge YOU.
The Bible says, "For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean.'" (Mark 7:21-23)
What is sin, exactly? Sin is the breaking of any of God's laws.
Sin separates us from GOD. If we do not confess and repent of-turn away from-our sins, Hell will be our punishment. THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE TO GO! And everyone MUST go some where! The Bible says that GOD does not wish anyone to perish. "He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
Do you know that GOD gave a provision, (a payment) for our sins, and took away our sin penalty?
GOD is not only going to judge the world, He is going to judge each of us individually. We already live under the judgment of death. "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all have sinned ..." (Romans 5:12) "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." (Hebrews 9:27).
The Bible also declares, "For GOD so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16). Read the verse with (your name) inserted, like this: For GOD so loved (your name), that He gave His one and only Son, that if (your name) believes in Him, (your name) shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Jesus paid the penalty for our sins with his own blood on the cross. When we trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior, GOD, in his justice, declares our sin debt "paid in full" and welcomes us into fellowship with Him. Into His family!
Unless we confess our sins and turn away from our wickedness, we WILL perish in hell.
"But because of our stubbornness and unrepentant heart, we store up wrath against our own selves for the day of GOD's wrath, when His righteous judgment will be revealed." (Romans 2:5)
If you are not sure your sins are forgiven - you are facing the judgment of eternal hell - BUT, there is hope!
Jesus not only died for your sins, He also arose from the grave and defeated Death and Hell. Jesus is alive in Heaven today. "'Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' But thanks be to GOD! He gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:54-55,57)
Yes, Jesus is our only Hope! GOD offers forgiveness of sin through the blood Jesus shed on the Cross. For those who confess Jesus as their Lord and Savior, the judgment of hell has been cast away. The Bible declares, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12).
As long as sin is present in the world, mankind will not know true peace. But, we are not left without hope. Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
The Christian life is not easy. Jesus warned we would have trouble in this life. But, it is only through Jesus that are sin debt is paid in full - and we can have lasting peace, even in times of trial. The Bible says, "For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." (Romans 10:10)
Will you confess Jesus today and trust in Him to save you from your sins?
Confess your sins, forsaking them, never to return to them. Don't just believe in Jesus, but trust in Him for your Salvation. Put your faith in Him to be saved from Hell fire!
How to receive Jesus Today: (see prayer below these simple steps!)
1. Admit your need (I am a sinner). Confess your sins by name to God.
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.
4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. Receive Him today as your Savior while He may be found, because once you die without Jesus, it's TOO LATE! Here's what to pray:
Dear Lord Jesus,
I admit I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness. I believe you died to pay the penalty for my sin. I believe that on the 3rd day you rose from the dead as proof of payment for my sins. I want to repent of my sinful nature and live the rest of my life for you. I accept you as my personal LORD and Savior, and I ask you, Jesus to come into my heart and life and be my Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
That's it! If you prayed that prayer today and were sincere, then welcome to the Family of GOD!
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