It has been two thousand fifteen years since the crucifixion of Christ Who willingly suffered unimaginable torture for one reason - to purchase our freedom from Hell and eternal punishment (eternal death) for the sins against the Living God. Jesus gave His life so that any person who willingly accepts Him as their Savior will never suffer deserved punishment for their sins.
Sadly, too many people confuse religion with salvation. They are not at all the same. Religions are man made. Salvation is a "relationship with God based on the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ." There is not one single religion that can provide admission to Heaven.
It does not matter what religion, socioeconomic status, age, nationality, color of skin, or sin a person has committed against the Living God. Anyone can enter into an eternal living relationship with God. He never turns a person away.
Matthew 18:11 "For the Son of man (Jesus) is come to save that which was lost." (my clarification)
The Son of God willingly stepped out of Heaven to come and "save" "lost" men. "Lost" men are people who have not yet accepted Jesus or those who deny Jesus is the Son of God. "Saved" men are people who have accepted Jesus for Who God says He is.
Matthew 18:3 "And said (Jesus), Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." (my clarification)
Spiritually, to become as "little children" (people of any age) with a childlike simple faith who will place their faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ willingly - will enter into the kingdom of Heaven. God will never ever ever give them reason not to. He is faithful and true.
As the two-thousand fifteenth anniversary of Jesus' death for you approaches remember - "except ye be converted ("saved") you will not enter heaven.
My prayer is that if you have not accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, you will.
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