December Tournament Round 2: Jews are going to heaven.

What is the resolution for a debate entitled "Jews are going to heaven"? Well we have to provide evidence that if you are a Jew you either are A) going to heaven or B) not going to heaven The topic isn't "Are some Jews going to heaven?" or "If Jews have 'good works' are they going to heaven?" In other words, does being a Jew get you into heaven? Of course not. Would it even matter if there were "good works"? NO. I thought I should clarify that, however, as I've stated, even if that was the title and resolution, it wouldn't matter. I will refute it anyways as, otherwise, there would be nothing at all to address. I had already addressed the fact that to be saved (go to heaven), there is only one way, Jesus. It couldn't be any clearer. I will repost some of the verses which completely clarify this for us in case anybody missed them. Unless there is some kind of credible refutation for all of these verses that make it crystal clear, then we will have to conclude that salvation is by faith (in Jesus) and grace, something we don't even deserve, and works alone cannot save you. Works can be good but the point is that they ARE NOT the key to our salvation. John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Romans 10:9 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. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Romans 3:23-24 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Pay close attention to this one, as it really COULDN'T be ANY clearer... Ephesians 2:8-9 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. Here's another VERY clear one... John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. And another one... Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. As far as the verses my opponent brought up: Matthew 7:21 however, for context I will include the following 2 verses, which further prove my point. So Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. This applies to fake Christians and Jews. Notice that He even states that they claim to have "wonderful works", but He answers "I never knew you." These are chilling words you don't want to hear. However, if you truly believe on Jesus Christ then He would never say such a thing. James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? Notice that he says "though a man SAY he hath faith". What he's saying is that he calls into question if your faith is true if you have no works at all to show for it. Basically, that true faith and good deeds go hand in hand. If somebody truly has faith and love for the Lord you wouldn't expect them to carry on as if nothing changed whatsoever. He further clarifies this throughout the whole chapter. He never says that Jesus isn't the way to salvation, ever. I have offered many verses however which implicitly state exactly the answer to the question with no room for denial or misinterpretation. Romans 2:6-7 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: Yes, everybody will be judged according to their deeds. Even Christians. However, SOME people (real Christians) will be forgiven for their sins, through Jesus Christ alone. If you don't believe on Jesus Christ then you will have no forgiveness but rather wrath. My opponent needs to not only provide credible, sensible rebuttals for the verses I provided, but needs to provide verses that implicitly state that if you do "good things" it doesn't matter if you deny Jesus, you still go to heaven. There is no such verse. It would defeat and contradict the whole Gospel message, which is salvation through Jesus Christ. Any other "teaching" is heresy and not true Christianity. As per the definition of heaven which states it is the Christian (true) version and thus has only one entrance, Jesus Christ. I hope this all helps to clarify things, not only for my opponent, but for anybody who happens to read this. To think you can work your way into heaven is the same mistake they were making all the way back to the Tower of Babel. Actually even further back, to Cain and Abel! God asked them to make a sacrifice and said what He wanted. Abel obeyed and pleased God. Cain disobeyed and thought he could pull it off with his work (gardening/farming) and displeased God. The people at the Tower of Babel instead of turning to the Lord and seeking Him the right way, they figured they could build something to get into heaven by themselves. The solution is simple, believe on Jesus Christ and accept His payment for your sins and forgiveness. Accept the mercy He has for those that seek Him. Repay Him by changing your life and being the light and salt of the earth. Do your best and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. God bless.