The Bible identifies several groups who will not inherit the kingdom of God (heaven), including those who practice sexual immorality, idolatry, greed, drunkenness, slander, sorcery, and other "works of the flesh," as well as those who verbally claim Jesus as Lord but do not do the will of the Father, like false prophets or workers of lawlessness, emphasizing that genuine faith results in transformed lives, not just outward religious acts.

Who is not allowed to go to heaven?

Those Who Do Not Obey God's Commandments Matthew 5:19–20 says, “Whoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Does the Bible say only 144,000 people will go to heaven?

No, the Bible does not say only 144,000 people go to heaven; this is a specific interpretation, notably by Jehovah's Witnesses, of a symbolic number in the Book of Revelation, which also describes a "great multitude, which no one could count" from all nations going to God, suggesting a much larger group of saved people with different destinies, some in heaven and some with an earthly hope. The 144,000 in Revelation (7 & 14) likely represent a symbolic, sealed group of Jewish evangelists during the tribulation, not the total number of the saved.

Does everyone who dies go to heaven?

Nearly all Christian denominations teach a “heaven or hell” afterlife. Essentially, they believe that every human being has an immortal soul that will go straight to heaven or hell after the physical body dies.

Who will not enter heaven according to Revelation?

9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous 1 will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: xneither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 2 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

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What does Ezekiel 25-17 actually say?

Ezekiel 25:17 in the Bible actually speaks of God executing vengeance on the Philistines for their malice against Israel, promising to bring wrathful rebukes and make them know He is the Lord; it's the famous Pulp Fiction quote about the "path of the righteous man," spoken by Samuel L. Jackson's character, that is a fictionalized, composite speech, not a direct biblical quote, though it uses the book of Ezekiel as its basis.

What is the #1 worst sin?

There's no single #1 worst sin; it depends on the religious or moral framework, but pride is often called the root of all evil (Christianity/Islam), while the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (unforgivable sin) is considered the gravest in the Bible. Other severe sins include child abuse (Catholicism) and sins that "cry to Heaven" (like shedding innocent blood or oppressing the poor). 

Where in the Bible does it say not everyone will go to heaven?

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven..." "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.

How long after death does it take to go to heaven?

Most Christian traditions believe believers go to be with God immediately after death, entering an "intermediate state" with Christ (soul/spirit) while awaiting the final resurrection and glorified body, though some traditions teach "soul sleep" (unconsciousness) until Judgment Day, and other faiths have different views on the timing and process, like purification in purgatory or immediate paradise for martyrs.

How do you know if you are one of the 144,000?

Knowing if you're one of the 144,000 depends on your faith's interpretation, but generally, it involves being a pure, devoted follower of God, sealed by Him, keeping His commandments, reflecting His character, and serving Him faithfully during tribulation, often viewed symbolically as the entire redeemed church (Jew and Gentile) rather than a literal small group. 

Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?

Only 144,000 Saved People will go to Heaven

Jehovah's Witnesses also believe that only 144,000 will go to heaven, with spirit bodies, while others will remain on earth in physical bodies. This is not a belief held by the Christian Church.

What are the three sins God will not forgive?

With this declaration, Alma identified for Corianton the three most abominable sins in the sight of God: (1) denying the Holy Ghost, (2) shedding innocent blood, and (3) committing sexual sin. Adultery was third to murder and the sin against the Holy Ghost as abominable sins.

What are the 12 things God cannot do?

It is comprised of twelve main chapters on the twelve things God cannot do: He cannot learn, be surprised, change his mind, be seen, bear to look at evil, change, be lonely, suffer, die, be tempted, lie, and disown himself.

Does John 3:13 mean no one goes to heaven?

Amid this conversation about the afterlife, Jesus made this authoritative and dogmatic statement: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven” (John 3:13). Jesus' words are plain and direct—nobody, except He Himself, has gone to heaven.

Which people cannot go to heaven?

These seven sins—idolatry, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, dishonesty, drunkenness, and foul language—can lead us away from God and prevent us from entering heaven. But there is hope.

Who will not be saved according to the Bible?

According to the Bible, those who will not be saved are generally described as people who reject faith in Jesus Christ, refuse to repent from unrepentant sin, practice wickedness, or engage in hypocrisy, idolatry, sexual immorality, and other grave sins without turning to God, with some interpretations also highlighting those who apostatize (turn away) from their faith. The core principle is a lack of genuine, obedient faith in Christ as the way to salvation, not just outward religious observance. 

What are the sins God hates most?

By Dave Lescalleet. There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

What is the #1 sin in the world?

According to a 2009 study by the Jesuit scholar Fr. Roberto Busa, the most common deadly sin confessed by men is lust, and the most common deadly sin confessed by women is pride.

What did God mean by "I will put enmity between you and the woman"?

"I will put enmity between you and the woman" (from Genesis 3:15) means God declared an eternal, fundamental conflict (enmity) between Satan (the serpent) and humanity (represented by the woman), initiating a spiritual war between good and evil that continues today, with Jesus (the woman's offspring) ultimately defeating Satan, though not without suffering a blow ("bruise his heel").
 

What does Ezekiel 18:20 teach us?

- Ezekiel. 18:20". [the point is that people do not die for the sins of their parents, grandparents, children, or grandchildren—but for their own sins. And i have attempted to explain the "Soul" is eternal - Immortal and wait for the final Judgment -[Luke 16:19-31].

What is Ezekiel 24 talking about?

The Lord announced through Ezekiel that because of Judah's “filthiness,” judgment was coming to Jerusalem. God had wanted to purge the hearts of His people, but they had refused Him. So God declared that He would purify the city through complete destruction.

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