Good People = Free Pass?

It is apparently a common view amidst Christians that “good people” go to heaven. Many Christians believe that by doing your best and living righteously you can go to heaven even if you never accepted Christ. Yet, is this view Biblical? Does a righteous life equal a free pass to heaven?

The Bible states that we are saved by faith, not works.[1] However, faith is dead without works.[2] This is to say that if you do not show your faith to the Lord, then do you really believe? However, that is an entirely different topic. The Bible is very forward about salvation. The Bible does not say that we gain salvation through acting good. The Bible says time after time that salvation is gained through faith in Jesus Christ.

People who live a righteous life do not always go to heaven. The only Person who lived a perfect life was crucified for our sake. As for the rest of mankind, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”[3] Christ is the only one who could have gained a “free pass” to heaven. Even if a person lives a near perfect life, they are still going to end up in hell if they do not have faith in Christ. The Bible says that “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it”.[4] Even if a person tells just one lie in their life, they are still guilty of breaking the law and are sinful.

No matter how hard a person can try, they cannot gain their salvation. It is a gift from God that can be accepted. It is not something you can earn.

If you would like to accept the gift of salvation, it is very easy. Believe with all your heart that Christ died on the cross and rose again in order to save your life from eternal pain. Secondly, admit that you are a sinner and that you need Christ in order to change and save your life. Thirdly, ask for forgiveness for all that you have done wrong

[1] Ephesians 2:8-9
[2] James 2:20
[3] Romans 3:23
[4] James 2:10

Wonderful

Is not God wonderful? God allows anyone and everyone to be saved, no matter what they have done. He accepts all who come to Him. No sin or sins are too great for the blood of Christ to cover.

God truly has shone His love for us. God could have easily left us to our own demise, but God stepped in and saved us when we could not save ourselves. Christ came down to this earth and died for our sins, yet He did not just die, He willingly gave His life to save you, me, and everyone else. He was the only one who could save us. He led a life of perfection and deserved not death, but He was rewarded death for His good works. Because of His death and resurrection, He has given us a chance to escape eternal death.

God made salvation easy. You do not have to work for salvation or earn it. Salvation is a gift. A gift is not earned, it is received. Salvation is so easy that you can accept it anywhere, anytime. This is all you have to do: Believe with all your heart that Christ died on the cross and rose again in order to save your life from eternal pain. Secondly, admit that you are a sinner and that you need Christ in order to change and save your life. Thirdly, ask for forgiveness for all that you have done wrong.

He has been so good to us, and saves us despite our bad behavior. He willingly gave His life in order to save us; how much more love can one show? It is amazing that He would be so kind! God is truly wonderful and worthy of praise!

About salvation: I Corinthians 15: 2-4, John 3: 16, Romans 10: 9, Acts 2: 38, Acts 15: 11, Acts 16: 30-31, Ephesians 2: 8-9, I John 4: 14-15