To be a Christian or to be saved means that a person will bypass the impending judgment and punishment of God upon those that have broken the laws that: 1.are written in the Bible and 2. located on the conscious mind and in the heart.  Listen, to be saved from this judgment and punishment a person must accept the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took upon Himself that judgment and punishment for their sins, evils, and wrongdoings. In addition to accepting the truth of Jesus Christ one must endeavor to live in accordance with the teachings of the Scriptures.

Reader: God’s judgement can be likened to an offender who stands before a judge to receive their punishment for breaking a law. Scripture states, all sin is transgression of the law. If you think you have not broken God’s law in some manner, think about a time that you lied, stole something (regardless of its value), gossiped, lusted with your eyes, committed adultery, hated, was unforgiving, and the like. In 1John1-8, it says that if a person says they have no sin, they deceive themselves and lack truth. In summary, to avoid punishment for being a violator of God’s law, a person needs to become a true Christian by acknowledging the laws they have broken, acceptance of Jesus Christ, and adherence to the teachings of the Scriptures.

Jesus Christ remains the only name in heaven and earth that can save a person from God’s judgement and punishment to come.  Acts 4:12 states, neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.  John 3:16-17 states, for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.  Jesus Christ expressed God’s love for humanity, to see them saved and not perish according to God’s divine justice that punishes everyone who sins with a penalty death, which is eternal separation from God.

We understand why people ask this question. We’ve also questioned certain truths of scripture. But 2 Timothy 3:16 declares, all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. First and foremost, a person must have a sincere heart in wanting to know truth and then be willing to study and examine scriptures. The approach to God’s Word and excelling in true knowledge is no different than seeking an A+ grade. Many Biblical truths are only proved or understood through serious study of scripture. It is written in 2 Timothy 2:15, Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.