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People have all sorts of ideas about what heaven is like and how you get there. Fortunately, God tells us how to get to heaven. As we will see, the way to heaven goes through Jesus Christ.

Many people will say that there are lots of ways to get to heaven. Some will say that all religions lead to heaven. Others will say that if you are a good person, then you will go to heaven. Still others will say that we can make the earth a great place if we work together, and we can create a sort of heaven on earth. As nice as those ideas may sound, the Bible says that none of them are true.

The only way to heaven is through Jesus.
Jesus and his first followers made it clear that the only way to heaven comes through faith in Christ.

Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.

This verse is talking about Jesus. And it says that there is salvation in no one other than him. The Bible makes it clear that we need a savior. We need someone to rescue us from our sin, our brokenness, and our failures. We are so messed up that no amount of religion or good works will make up for our failures. We need a savior, and Jesus is the only one who can save us. In other words, no other religion or savior can get you to heaven.

Also, consider the words of Jesus.

John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”

Jesus makes it clear in this verse that the only way to God comes through Jesus Christ. Your religion can’t save you, and being a good person can’t save you. Only Jesus can save you.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
  3. What are some different explanations you’ve heard about how people get to heaven?
  4. Read Acts 4:12. How does this verse teach us that Jesus is the only savior for all people for all time?
  5. Why is it important to understand that Jesus is the only way to heaven?
  6. How can you share this message with others in a respectful way?
  7. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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