Many sincere people believe they can reach Heaven on their own, by being kind, doing their best or being religious. Before you decide, read what the Bible says about eternity, in the words of Scripture itself.
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”Revelation 21:8 (KJV)
21“Not every one 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. 22Many 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? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV)
Revelation 21:8 is a serious warning. It says that unbelief and unrepentant sin have eternal consequences: separation from God forever, which Scripture calls “the second death.” Notice that the list doesn’t stop with notorious crimes. It begins with “the fearful, and unbelieving” and ends with “all liars.” Measured honestly, that includes every one of us, because “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
In Matthew 7:21-23, Yeshua warns that even impressive religious activity can’t open Heaven’s door. The people He describes pointed to their own works: “have we not prophesied… cast out devils… done many wonderful works?” Yet His answer was, “I never knew you.” What matters is not what we have done for God, but whether we truly know Him and have trusted Him.
That is why no one can get to Heaven on their own. The good news is that you don’t have to.
The Messianic faith presented on HeavenTok teaches what the whole Bible teaches: salvation comes through Yeshua (Jesus), the Messiah. He died for our sins and rose again on the third day, and He offers eternal life as a free gift to everyone who turns from sin and trusts Him.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”John 14:6 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
The same chapter that contains the warning of Revelation 21:8 also holds out an open invitation, just two verses earlier:
“And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.”Revelation 21:6 (KJV)
No one can make this decision for you, and God will not force it. But He has made His love and His way clear. Read these verses again, ask your questions, and honestly consider your decision about eternity. The invitation is still open today.
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
