Facts About Spiritual
Health We care about you, not only about your dental health, but also about your
spiritual health. Following are answers from the Bible to some common
questions people often wonder about:
How can I know that there is a God?
The Bible says that the beauty and wonder of all that has been created
is proof that God exists (Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20). In fact, our very
lives depend upon God, who created us in His own image (Genesis 1:27).
Is there life after death?
The Bible says that each person God created has a soul that will never
die. After our death on earth, each person will either spend eternity
with God in heaven, or apart from Him in hell (Matthew 10:28, Hebrews
9:27).
Why doesn't God just accept everyone into
heaven?
There is one very big difference between us and God: we are each
sinners, while God is perfectly holy. Because we have sinned against
God, no one could ever be worthy of spending eternity in the presence of
a totally sinless God (Romans 3:23, 6:23; Hebrews 1:13).
If this is true, then how could it be
possible for anyone to end up in heaven?
Because God knows our sinfulness and our inability to earn our way to
heaven, He has provided a way by which we can be saved. The way of
salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ (II Corinthians 5:21, John
14:6).
Why is faith in Jesus Christ necessary?
Jesus did what we cannot do, He kept the law of God perfectly. When He
willingly died on a cross, He was suffering the punishment that we
deserve. His death and resurrection brought about the forgiveness of
those that belong to Him through faith (Romans 5:8. Colossians 2:13,14).
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What does it mean to belong to Christ
through faith?
True faith in Christ is not just believing in Him for something
temporary, such as safety when we travel or help in a crisis. It is also
not just agreeing in our minds to the facts concerning His death and
resurrection. Just as knowing how to brush our teeth does not really
help us unless we actually brush, merely knowing about Christ does not
help us unless we act upon that knowledge through faith (Matthew 7:21,
James 2:26). True saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for our
salvation (Acts 4:12)
How can I become a Christian?
Pray to God and admit to Him that you are a sinner and that there is
nothing you can do to earn eternal life for yourself. Commit your life
to following Christ and receive the forgiveness for your sins that can
set you free to serve and love Him. If you truly seek God with all your
heart, you will find Him, and He will give you a joy and a peace that
the world cannot take away (Jeremiah 29:13; Philippians 4:7; John 1:12;
8:31,32,36; Romans 10:9).
If you would like to talk with
someone
about the Bible's plan for spiritual health, please let us know.
Scripture References
Psalm 19:1 The Heavens are
telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of
His hands.
Romans 1:20 For since the
creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and
divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has
been made, so that they are without excuse.
Genesis 1:27 And God created man
in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He
created them.
Matthew 10:28 And do not fear
those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; but rather
fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Hebrews 9:27 It is appointed for
men to die once and after this comes judgment.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned
and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin
is death...
Habakkuk 1:13 Thine eyes are too
pure to approve evil, and thou canst not look on wickedness with favor.
II Corinthians 5:21 He made Him
who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the
righteousness of God in Him.
John 14:6 I am the way, and the
truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrated
His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us.
Colossians 2:13,14 And when you
were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh,
He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our
transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting
of decrees against us and which was hostile to us; and He has taken it
out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.
Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who
says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven;
but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.
James 2:26 For just as the body
without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
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Acts 4:12 And there is salvation
in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been
given among men, by which we must be saved.
Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek
Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of
God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
John 1:12 But as many as received
Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those
who believe in His name.
Romans 10:9 If you confess with
your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him
from the dead, you shall be saved.
John 8:31, 32 If you abide in My
word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the
truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:36 If therefore the Son
shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
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