Anytime a famous person's death is published in the news, the first thought I have is, Did their eternal soul go to heaven or hell?
Admittedly, I can only know that I am saved and going to heaven and I cannot possibly know about anyone else.
However, I do know from the Bible that Buddhist faith, intellect and business success won't take anyone to heaven.
The only One who can save is Jesus Christ. By faith in Him you can be saved, guaranteeing you a place in heaven for all eternity, regardless of your popularity, talent, or wealth.
Did Steve Jobs ever place his faith for salvation in Jesus Christ and Him alone? Only he and God know that. Although apparently very gifted as a businessman and designer, the only thing that matters to Steve Jobs today is his relationship with Jesus Christ.
This is what the Bible says about how to be saved:
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Ro 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Ro 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Ro 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Ro 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ro 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Ac 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved ...
Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Building a great business and making a mark on the technology of the world doesn't purchase a place in heaven.
God is not impressed with worldly success. God is not impressed with great wealth or talent.
God sent His only begotten Son Jesus to die on the cross to pay for Steve Jobs' sins. God offered him the free gift of eternal life, if only he would believe on Jesus Christ and call out to Him for salvation. God gave him 56 years to accept the free gift of eternal life.
Did he ever accept Him? If not, it is eternally too late for him.
It is not yet too late for you.
Do you know for sure if you died today that you would go to heaven?
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If the answer is no, click here for a Bible message on how to know for sure you are going to Heaven.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
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