Does everyone go to Heaven?

A friend pointed out an article to me this evening that explores this question, “Does everyone go to Heaven”.

I think the author Coach Dave Daubenmire does a very good job at spelling out the truth in his article of explaining what exactly is wrong with most of “the church” in this day and age.

Coach Dave’s message is one that is very true sad to say in this day and age. The truth must be shared whether the seeker sensitive crowd likes it or wants to hear it or not. When Coach Dave writes:

“"No, most “Christians” today think that they are going to go to Heaven because they are “a good person,” or they “go to church,” or they “try to do what is right,” or my favorite, “I was born a Christian.” How can any Christian study the Bible and come to that conclusion?"

I have heard all of the above and more from "Christians" when doing street evangelism. Sad really, their 'seeker sensitive' / feel good gospel churches give them a false sense of security. I would take Coach Dave’s statement one step further and ask how do some think a superficial conversion and getting wet in a baptismal is going to get them into Heaven if they live every day of their life like hell on earth?

Ask yourself, have some of these seeker sensitive churches that refuse to use the word ‘sin’ ever really explained the true Gospel to anyone? How exactly are you telling someone they are a sinner in need of a Savior if you refuse to ever use the word sin?

I really feel sorry for some of the pastors of these churches. Talk about “blind guides” and “white washed tombs” that Jesus made reference to in addressing the power hungry religious leaders of the days when He was here on earth. My local mega church seeker sensitive guy is really into you giving him donations and making a name for him self. I hope he enjoys the rewards in the here and now because they will be the only rewards he will ever receive.

Reading the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation the description of the church of the Laodiceans found in Revelation 3:14-22 sure describes the Rick Warren influenced mega churches of today to a tee. There is a problem however, this is the church that Jesus warns them He is going to “…vomit you out of My mouth.”

The pastors of today for the most part would be well advised to realize they are going to be held to a higher standard. If anyone should know better, they should. For leading many away to pad their own pockets in their quest after self promotion and trying to “make a name” for themselves the price to pay in the long run will be very serious. Jesus said, “"And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck.” (Mark 9:42)

If no one has ever told you before then I will. You are a sinner and you need Jesus’ atoning blood that was shed on the cross to cover your sins or you will never see Heaven when you die. Should that offend you, take it up with the Lord because that is the message in His word as recorded in the Bible. We are saved by Graced by accepting Jesus and making Him the Lord of our life and there is no argument on this point because we will all make mistakes. But the fact that we are saved by Grace does not give us a license to sin by any means.

If you know “about Jesus” then I cannot encourage you strongly enough to consider developing a personal relationship with Him today. I would advise you to do away with your false sense of security you might get from religion or being “born a Christian.” The question is not what the religion is of the family you were born into physically. The question is have you been born again Spiritually. There is a huge difference. Knowing ‘about Jesus’ is useless because even the devil knows about Jesus and will spend eternity in hell.

“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” (James 2:19)

link to Does everyone go to Heaven? By Coach Dave Daubenmire