Question

1. as long as we think we must _______________ our way into the presence of god, we can never be certain that we have done enough to deserve heaven.
2. how did jesus christ pay for our sins? _______________
3. is the statement “eternal life in heaven is a reward to be earned” true? _______________
4. list three things people do that will not get them into heaven.

_____________ ___________ _____________

1. eternal life is not a reward for what we have done or tried to do; it is a _______________.

Explanation:

1. In Christian theology, salvation is not about earning one's way to God through works.
2. Jesus is believed to have paid for sins through his crucifixion, sacrificing himself as a perfect atonement.
3. In many Christian views, eternal life is a gift of grace, not an earned reward.
4. Examples could include relying solely on good - works, denying Jesus, and living in unrepentant sin.
5. Eternal life is considered a gift of God's grace in Christian belief.

Answer:

1. earn
2. By his crucifixion and sacrifice
3. No
4. Relying solely on good - works; Denying Jesus; Living in unrepentant sin
5. gift