Inherited Salvation

I had a meeting yesterday morning with Mr. Anthony Angelo, and somehow we got on to the topic of what he calls "inherited salvation". This is an interesting concept to me. I had never really thought about it, but there are quite a few people out there that truly and honestly believe that because they were raised in the church, that they are "automatically in". They seem to believe that because they were raised in a good christian home with good christian values, that they are by definition, a christian.

I don't really understand how someone could believe this about themselves if they'd read the bible or been to church at all. It's clear as crystal in the bible that you must accept Jesus into your heart and make him the Lord of your life. That's the way to Heaven. John 14:6. One way. One truth. One life. But there are still people out there, who call themselves believers, who believe in the "works" mentality.

I'm sorry, dear reader, if you are realizing for the first time that you may be one of these people. Or, better yet, if you KNOW someone like this, it's probably time to tell them that their theory on entry into Heaven is misguided.

Jesus is the way.

Not the number of hours you volunteer. Not the numbers of trash bags full of clothes you give to the Salvation Army. Not the number of kids you counsel. Not the number of babies you hold in the church nursery. And not the number of people you bring to church.

None of that matters.

Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one shall come to the father except through me."
John 14:6

He's the way.

All of that said, volunteer. Volunteer as many hours as your schedule allows. Hold babies. Donate clothes. Counsel kids. And for goodness sake, bring people to church.

Jesus is the way to Heaven, but when we get there, God will want to know how you furthered His Kingdom.