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What does the Bible say about entering the kingdom of heaven?

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Jesus teaches that not everyone who calls Him 'Lord' will enter the kingdom; only those who do the will of His Father will be accepted.

In Matthew 7:21, Jesus explicitly states that '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.' This passage emphasizes that verbal profession alone is insufficient for salvation. True entrance into God's kingdom is marked by a life transformed and aligned with the will of God, demonstrating genuine faith that produces fruit in keeping with repentance. Those who live in sin, despite their religious activities, are warned that they will hear the dreadful words, 'I never knew you.' This serves as a warning against false assurance and emphasizes the necessity of authentic faith.
Scripture References: Matthew 7:21-23, Colossians 1:12, Matthew 7:21, Luke 13:24, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6

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Lord, Lord
Ian Potts · Jul 21, 2013
Joshua

Joshua

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