Heaven
"Is It Possible to Know You're Going to Heaven?"

76% of Americans believe in an afterlife.

Of those who believe that they are going to Heaven…
	43% say they have confessed and accepted Jesus as Savior
	15% says they have tried to obey the 10 commandments
	15% says it’s because they are basically good
	6% say that God will let everyone go to Heaven

The more money and education an American has, the less they believe that Jesus is the only way to Heaven!

Is it possible to know you’re going to Heaven?

Matthew 24

Let’s deal with 3 important questions:
	How do I know I am going to Heaven?
	Isn’t “Jesus only” very exclusive?
	What are the tests for truth?

How do I know I am going to Heaven?
	Trusting the promise of God – John 3:16
Understanding that “doing good” isn’t enough – Matthew 5:20, 48

Doing good is not the justification to get into Heaven, but rather the preparation for rewards in Heaven.

How do I know I am going to Heaven?
	Trusting the promise of God – John 3:16
Understanding that “doing good” isn’t enough – Matthew 5:20, 48
Believing that Jesus is the only substitute for my sin – John 1:12
	Making a conscious decision to accept Jesus – John 3:36; 5:24
	Living with the assurance God gives – 1 John 5:13

Isn’t “Jesus only” very exclusive?
	All religions are exclusive
	Truth is exclusive by definition
	Jesus is exclusive, but not unavailable

What are the tests for truth?
	Authority – what or who will be my authority?
Relevance – the connection of our head & heart
Reality – what difference does it make?

Do you know if you’re going to Heaven?