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“Perfectly Faithful”
Categories: DOCTRINE, SALVATIONIf we still have to live a sinless life to go to heaven, why did Jesus die?Sincerely,
Far From Flawless
Dear Far From Flawless,
The Bible doesn’t require that we live perfectly, but it does require that we live faithfully (Rom 1:17). When we combine our faith with a life that works for Christ (Jas 2:14-17), we can have confidence in our salvation. Faith is about living with a trust in God.
Christ died to save sinners (1 Tim 1:15), and it is His blood that pays the price for your entrance into heaven (1 Pet 1:18-19). Because of Christ’s death, your salvation is not dependent upon perfect living, but faith in Him (Eph. 2:8): hearing God’s word (Rom 10:17) and then living by that Word (Jas 2:14-18) to the best of your ability. Perfection is not a requirement of salvation in Christ – commitment is. A committed Christian, though he often may fall short of who he wants to be, can be confident in his eternal reward (Pr 24:16).
