In the passing of my mother, I am once again reminded of all the promises God makes to us about the abundant life here and the eternal life to come in heaven.

The first question about heaven is how do we get there? Whether we like it or not, the Bible is clear ~ everyone makes a choice about where they go after death: heaven or hell. Again and again, the Bible tells us heaven is the place for all those who believe and follow Jesus Christ. In heaven, we will see our Lord and Savior face to face!

David Jeremiah says this;

"The Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus established a "zero-mile" monument in Rome to measure distances throughout the empire. It eventually led to, "All roads lead to Rome." A variant on that idea is found in modern computer and phone software that maps various routes from "city A" to "city B" - different roads leading to the same destination.

Sadly, this idea of "multiple roads, one destination" has made its way into theology: "All roads lead to God." Proponents of this idea suggest that all religions have the same ultimate destination. Said another way, "There are many ways to get to God." However, the Bible doesn't support this idea. The apostle Peter was clear when speaking to the Jewish elders after Pentecost. He stated clearly that the Name (Person) of Jesus is the only  means of salvation. Paul echoed this position when he wrote that there is only one Mediator between God and man, "the Man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5).

Don't be confused by non-biblical positions on salvation. There is only one road to God and His heaven. That road begins and ends with Jesus.

"Nobody can call himself a Christian who does not worship Jesus." - John R.W. Stott

I want to encourage you today to read the promises of heaven and eternal life.

Some of my favorites: Revelation 21:1-4; Revelation 22:1-5; John 14:1-7; Isaiah 65: 17-25; Philippians 1:21-23; 2 Corinthians 5:1

When life gets hard and the days are lonely, rely on the promises of God.

He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you... - 1 Peter 1:3-4

In Christ's ministry

~Pastor Caryn