Secrets from Beyond The Grave

--1 John 1:9, KJV

But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come . . . he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. --Hebrews 9:11-12, KJV But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God. --Hebrews 10:12, KJV

Who gave himself a ransom for all.

--1 Timothy 2:6, KJV

I heard one man suggest that Christ's sacrifice was not enough and only through our works of righteousness can we be guaranteed salvation. According to his upbringing, this was the reason for souls to enter a purging chamber prior to going to heaven. However, notice this prophecy about the Messiah: He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. --Isaiah 53:11, KJV When a person receives forgiveness of sins and accepts the final and complete sacrifice of Christ, there is an assurance of salvation and our final destiny. There is no work of man that can make us worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven--only the sacrifice of one man, Christ Jesus, gives us access to eternal life. At times throughout the history of the Christian church, certain church fathers and biblical teachers initiated their own personal interpretation of Scriptures, which stretched their meanings beyond the scope of the original intent or understanding revealed to the prophets by the Almighty and to the apostles by Christ Himself. Certain doctrines that persist to this day are never found in the Scriptures but were developed for either spiritual convenience or to answer some question that was unclear in the Scriptures. If and when any doctrinal teaching or church doctrine does not line up with the inspired Word of God, it must be considered a man-made tradition and interpretation, and it should not be treated equal to the inspired Word of God. Imagine the sheer terror of someone who lived his life in a completely sinful manner, avoiding the convicting power of the Holy Spirit, believing that those surviving him could eventually pray him into heaven and out of the underworld, only to discover he is in hell for eternity. It is not worth the risk! Believe the gospel, serve the Lord, follow His Word, and receive assurance of your future destination!