Many Roads to God

I was sitting around with a group of bikers who were talking about life in general. The conversation turned towards God and heaven. Some felt that there were many ways to get there. Others disagreed and quickly pointed out that there was only one way to God and that was through Jesus Christ. Still others weren't sure either way. The conversation got very interesting.

I used to think that here was only one way to the living God. But I was wrong. It doesn’t matter what philosophy, religion or path you take in life, they will indeed lead you to God!

Some of you are probably wondering if my motorcycle helmet is a little too tight. So while you are clucking your tongue and before you stop reading, allow me to prove this point by looking at the scriptures in Matthew 25:31-46. (The scriptures are in red).

31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.

Way Cool! This would be the 2nd coming of the Lord!

32 All the nations will be gathered before him,

The word "nations" in Greek means people! The word "All" in Greek means "ALL." So…you can easily see that it didn’t matter what road you took to get there, ALL people will indeed get to God. However, there is one problem at this point and it’s a BIG problem, an irrevocable one. Jesus is God! And if you didn’t choose and follow him, it's too late to leave early! The scriptures go on to say…

32 and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

What's up with this?

34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.

Very cool! Those of us who believe in, follow, and act like Christ will be blessed with eternal life.

41"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Very sad! Those who didn’t believe and follow the Way of Christ will be cursed to eternal punishment! It will indeed be too late to leave early…Bummer!

Friends, it’s a no brainer! "Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." Rom 10:13 There is NO OTHER WAY!

Jesus Said: "I am the way and the truth and the Life. NO ONE comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

"And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:11-12

God Loves You and so do I
Mike Swecker
Hosanna Bikers

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