Biblical Answer

Knowing You're Going to Heaven

In order to know you're going to heaven, it's not enough to just feel sure or have a sense of assurance. Many people who are new to their Christian faith make this mistake. Instead, you need to understand the biblical teaching on salvation and the assurance of eternal life.

According to the Bible, eternal life is a gift that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. In John 3:16, we read, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse makes it clear that eternal life is not something we earn or achieve on our own, but rather it's a gift that God gives to those who put their faith in Jesus. Furthermore, in 1 John 5:13, we're told that "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."

So, how can you know you're going to heaven? The answer is not to look within yourself or to try to achieve a certain level of spiritual consciousness. Rather, it's to look to the Bible and to trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. When you put your faith in Jesus, you're not just getting a ticket to heaven; you're becoming a part of God's royal family with all its rights and privileges. This is not just a future benefit, but it's also a present reality. As the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:11, "The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." When you're in Jesus, you know that your eternal future is secure, and that's a promise you can count on.