Accept the Lord Jesus Christ and Go to Hell

Accept the Lord Jesus Christ and Go To Hell

Key Verse 7:21 Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
John 6:63 it is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

When a person comes to God out of a convicted heart no doubt they are sincere; however, they are also unlearned in the teaching of the bible and that is where a problem occurs that if not attended to early on can cause the new convert to miss out with God in the end. This message addresses a widely held phenomenon that must be understood.

The bible teaches us that no greater love has anyone than he lay down his life for his brother and that extends to Jesus Christ. Could a person not deny Christ and allow him/herself to be hung on a cross as was Jesus and still go to hell? The anwer is yes because unlike the thief on the cross the old law is of non-effect since the day of Pentecost, which ushered in the plan of salvation Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Acts 2:37-38 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. for the last days. Jesus gave us a look at what this would mean in John 3:5. He said except a man be born of the water and spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John 8:27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. In other words, you must believe that Jesus in the only one true God contrary to what is being taught out of many so-called Christian pulpits today that say there are more than one way to get to heaven besides Jesus or we all worship the same God and whether you call him Jesus, Allah or Budha or any other name it makes no difference. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. He also gave us a look at the summary of things pertaining to salvation when he said, Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 7:13-15 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. He went on to say render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s. In other words, this is another way of saying you obey the laws of the earthly kingdom because they are binding and the same thing applies to the kingdom of God. One such example of this is found in Matthew 18:23-35. Although this deals with the subject of forgiveness, it applies in every area of a person’s walk with God. Matthew 5:18-19 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. James expounded on this by saying, James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Matthew 12:36-37 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. We also know from the scripture, Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. To summarize this, 1 John 3:10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The word of God is written down for us to follow and obey and no where in scripture are there allowances made or a choice given as to which scriptures you can or cannot obey as it pertains to salvation. It is there in black and white and as he said it will not return unto him void and not one jot or tittle will be excused.

One of the most widely taught false doctrines in the churches today is “accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior and you will go to heaven” “or call on the name of the Lord and thou shalt be saved”. Yet pulpits all over America are preaching this message as if that is all there is to it. It is false because of the way it is presented, which is done according to the flesh. If all one had to do is just say the words and this includes murderers, homosexuals, adulterers, fornicators, etc. I accept Christ as my personal savior and that’s all there is to it we would have scriptural conflict after scriptural conflict. John 15:16 ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you. Here we see regardless of whether one calls on the name of the Lord or accepts Christ as their personal savior in the end it is Jesus that will decide if we have done it in a way acceptable to him. I think the key verse and this scripture dispels the notion that all a person has to do is speak the words “I accept Jesus as my personal savior” and that is all there is to it. Most everyone in America being a Christian nation has at some point and time in their life had exposure to God and his word and most accept the fact that at least according to statistics Jesus is the one and only savior. Statistics reveals the majority of Americans claim to be Christians. I said that to say this, if you and I went down any ally in any city in America and rolled a drunkard over out his slobber and ask him has he ever called on the name of the Lord or has he accepted Christ as his personal savior the majority would say yes. Does this confession mean because they may have done this they are saved? If you believe or take at face value some of these scriptures the answer would be yes. But further examination would reveal these same drunkards are going to hell for being drunkards. This is not what I say it is what God says, 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. Remember the apostle is talking to an already established church filled with the Holy Ghost baptized in Jesus name and not sinners of the world. To avoid this conflict it behooves anyone concerned about where they will spend eternity to examine the scripture closely.

Starting with the question what does accepting Christ mean? It means we believe that he is. Do we accept this at the surface or at face value or is there a more in depth meaning to these words? Is this a generalized statement in need of further examination and explanation? Nowhere in scripture does it admonish us to accept Christ as our personal savior and that being the end of the believer’s position in Christ. It does say whosoever calleth on the name of Lord shall be saved but we cannot take this on the surface or at face value either. Acts 2:21 and it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Again the wise would question what does it mean to call on the name of the Lord? The devil called on the name of the Lord but he certainly isn’t saved is he. The bible says the devil believes but does this confession mean it saves him? If you believe Jesus died on the cross you are saved. Those that sentenced, pierced his side with a spear, mocked him and hung him on that tree saw him die on the cross so believing it goes without saying but are they saved? Add to that Matthew 7:21 Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Ah, there is the key to understanding, he that doeth the will of my Father. What is the will of the Father? To do all that he commands us and endure to the end is the answer.
Matthew 7:22-25
· Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name have cast out devils and in thy name done many wonderful works?
· And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
· Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.
· And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not (trials and tribulations of life and persecution for their faith): for it was founded upon a rock.
There were also those people Matthew 7:26 that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand. Matthew 7:27 and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house (trials and tribulations of life and persecution for their faith); and it fell: and great was the fall of it. It could be said these took the surface explanation of being saved and didn’t explore the word further for more understanding, which would have rooted and grounded them in the word and strengthened their faith. This is a warning from the Lord; Matthew 15:13 But he answered and said, every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. So yes, we must examine each and every scripture to the fullest to make sure we have learned all we can about it. To not do so we subject ourselves to; Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. I know I have presented a lot of questions and Jewish wisdom always answers a question with a question, and that is the way God designed it to be. Remember he spoke in parables to the crowds clouding the understanding of many in the audience, why? The enemy whether it is Satan or his emissaries can’t attack what they don’t know can they? They don’t have the ability to read your mind, you must express through word or action for the enemy to present a challenge to you. As the following scripture will reveal Jesus also knew some in the crowd were not seriously searching for understanding as he said, Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you or use it against you. Gain an understanding about why he spoke in parables.
· Matthew 13:10-17 and the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
· He answered and said unto them, because it is given unto you (truth seekers) to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
· For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
· Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
· And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, by hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive.
· For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
· But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
· For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Acts 8:9 but there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one. Acts 8:10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, this man is the great power of God. Acts 8:13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Here we notice Simon believed also but was that enough? To make a long story short the apostle told him, Acts 8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. But wait a minute the scripture says he believed and was baptized and if we are to take this surface explanation or at face value we must believe he was saved shouldn’t we? Didn’t Jesus say he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved? Do you see the potential conflicts that can arise if we do not harmonize the scriptures?

To further reinforce this understanding we need to take a cue from something else Jesus said, John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall Flow Rivers of living water (salvation). Jesus also said, Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Now we add to this believing so what does it mean to believe? Already answered above is he that believeth on me as the scripture hath said. What does the scripture say? It says an awful lot, enough in fact that a person would foolish to hang their eternity on a few select scriptures. This necessitates harmonizing of the scripture to gain the full meaning of any one scripture. This is why the apostle said, 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 14:12 so then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. After all, whether you go to heaven or hell depends on it.

A example or way to biblically explain the significance or word power as it relates to scripture is found in 1 Corinthians 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. Granted this is talking about those already in the church but still it is good to see how words are used is significant. Not only does this help one see the necessity of being filled with the Holy Ghost but it also helps us see whatever we do it must be according to the approval of God (spirit) not man. One can say Jesus is Lord until he/she turns black and blue in the face and it means nothing if it is said without the Holy Ghost or indwelling of God’s spirit. A newcomer to God must come with a repentant heart and mind made up to stop the sinful life and dedicate to live for God in a way that is pleasing to him and not man. And since god knows the thoughts and heart of man to just say the words mean nothing, it is the thought and intent of the heart.
Note: Repentance is an integral part of the plan of salvation but nearly all would agree we hear less and less about this need in today’s pulpits. Also, note the statements believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and call on the name of the Lord and thou shalt be saved” make no mention of the need to repent so the only conclusion one can make is there is more to being a believer than just saying the words “I am a believer”.

More reason to be filled with the spirit of God and study to gain correct understanding
· Hebrews 4:12 for the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
· Romans 8:7 because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
· James 4:4 know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
· Galatians 5:17 for the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
· Galatians 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, etc.
· Galatians 5:24 and they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
· Galatians 6:8 for he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
· 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Add to that
· Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
· John 4:24 God is spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Anything including the resurrection of the dead will be administered by the spirit of God not by flesh. His spirit will call forth those that have his spirit in them or have been filled with his spirit prior to their death. Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. The flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God.
· 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
· John 3:6 that which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
· John 6:63 it is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
· Romans 8:1 there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
· Romans 8:5 for they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
All Christians agree pleasing God is a big priority in our life while we are here on planet earth. To please God one must first love him because if a person doesn’t love God he/she doesn’t care whether they please God or not let’s be honest. Jesus said,
· John 14:15 if ye love me, keep my commandments. What are his commandments? In the New Testament alone there are over 1,000 commandments given by the Lord. The apostles realized the foolishness of taking one scripture and hanging one’s eternity on it and also knew Rome wasn’t built in a day that is why they said to using one such example
· 2 Corinthians 13:11 be perfect (meaning grown up in the Lord), be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
· Philippians 3:12 not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect (full grown): but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Only one was perfect before he ascended and that was Jesus. In other words, the meaning here is it is a life long journey to obtain perfection in the Lord but we must continually strive for perfection by obedience to what the scripture says and that means not picking and choosing any given scripture and making that the one to claim salvation with. God is watching our every move and will judge us as to whether we did all we could to be pleasing and obedient to him and his word.

· Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. One of the greatest enemies of men/women is the traditions of men. Following after those things those before them did is a good example. If it was good enough for grandpa and grandma or mom and dad etc. it’s good enough for me. Remember the apostle said we will all give an account for our own individual actions.
· Matthew 22:14 for many are called, but few are chosen.
· Matthew 20:16 so the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.
Saying the words “I accept Jesus as my personal savior” is not enough in and of itself as this message has shown. To hang one’s eternity on one or two scriptures without proving the meaning of these words will most likely send one to a burning eternal hell.

The Conclusion of the Matter: Do all we are commanded; not a jot here or a little tittle there
Note: There are over 1,000 commandments in the New Testament alone. Jesus said, Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Whatsoever means whatever or it is all conclusive.
John 15:1-27 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.