| In Christianity, the bible has much to say about Heaven and Hell. It speaks of a loving God and Savior, a God who sent His only Son to die for our redemption (to gain possession of by paying a ransom or a price). His purpose was to reconcile man to God. The bible says that " ...there is none righteous (or good), not one". The New Testament (new contract), which is the account and words of Jesus Christ, speaks of death and the afterlife. Jesus speaks more about Hell than Heaven. Would a loving and merciful God really send someone to Hell? If, by the bible's account, no one is "good", who would be able to make the "Heaven Team"? The word "Gospel" means Good News. If Jesus speaks more about Hell, where is the good news? Jesus proceeds to tell us throughout the gospels that, with man, this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. In short, the only requirement to get into Heaven, therefore spending eternity with God, is in the acceptance of Christ and the great exchange that took place when He died for our sins on the cross. This must mean that, (on the flip side), the rejection of Christ is what sends us to Hell. It is almost too simple. Perhaps that is why people who are known as great intellectuals stumble over this plan for redemption. (Romans 10:8-13) |
