Who Goes to Heaven According to the Bible — In Biblical Context
Those who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour receive eternal life in heaven.
Those who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour receive eternal life in heaven.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." — John 14:6 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
Jesus said 'I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me' (John 14:6). Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Those who confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe God raised Him from the dead will be saved (Romans 10:9). Heaven is the gift of God to all who trust in His Son, regardless of background, ethnicity, or past sins.
Where It Sits in Scripture
The core passage for this question, John 14:6, sits inside John 14. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Supporting Passages
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
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