Faith Questions
Here are some answers to common questions we receive. If you don't find the answers you need, please contact us below.
Am I good enough to go to heaven?
Nope. Not on your own.
But the great news is — you don’t have to try to do it alone!
It might sound harsh, but the Bible is clear: none of us are good enough to earn our way to heaven. Scripture says that even our best deeds are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). We’ve all gone astray (Isaiah 53:6), all have sinned (Romans 3:23), and none are righteous on our own (Romans 3:10).
That’s what makes God’s love so incredible.
You're not good enough to go to heaven on your own, but Jesus has prepared the way. He lived the perfect life we couldn’t live and died the death we deserved—paying the price we could never pay.
You’re not good enough to get to heaven on your own, but Jesus is.
And He invites you to follow Him. (Matthew 16:24)
But the great news is — you don’t have to try to do it alone!
It might sound harsh, but the Bible is clear: none of us are good enough to earn our way to heaven. Scripture says that even our best deeds are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). We’ve all gone astray (Isaiah 53:6), all have sinned (Romans 3:23), and none are righteous on our own (Romans 3:10).
That’s what makes God’s love so incredible.
You're not good enough to go to heaven on your own, but Jesus has prepared the way. He lived the perfect life we couldn’t live and died the death we deserved—paying the price we could never pay.
You’re not good enough to get to heaven on your own, but Jesus is.
And He invites you to follow Him. (Matthew 16:24)
Is Jesus really the only way?
Yes. But don’t just take our word for it.
Jesus Himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)People have tried many ways to reach heaven—through good works, religion, or self-improvement. But only one Man lived a perfect life and paid the price for our sin. His name is Jesus.
Throughout history, there have been many great men and women. But only one was the Son of God. Only Jesus could live the life we couldn’t live, die the death we deserved, and offer the eternal life we could never earn on our own.
Jesus Himself said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)People have tried many ways to reach heaven—through good works, religion, or self-improvement. But only one Man lived a perfect life and paid the price for our sin. His name is Jesus.
Throughout history, there have been many great men and women. But only one was the Son of God. Only Jesus could live the life we couldn’t live, die the death we deserved, and offer the eternal life we could never earn on our own.
What makes the Bible different from other religious books? Can we trust it?
We believe you can trust the Bible—but we also recognize that doing so involves a step of faith.
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word. In it, God has preserved everything we need “that pertains to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3–4). Scripture describes itself as being “breathed out by God” and useful “for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
But trusting something fully always requires faith—and the Bible is no exception.
So read it for yourself.
Wrestle with its claims.
Live out the truths it calls you to live out.
And as you do, you’ll discover just how trustworthy God’s Word really is.
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word. In it, God has preserved everything we need “that pertains to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3–4). Scripture describes itself as being “breathed out by God” and useful “for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
But trusting something fully always requires faith—and the Bible is no exception.
So read it for yourself.
Wrestle with its claims.
Live out the truths it calls you to live out.
And as you do, you’ll discover just how trustworthy God’s Word really is.
What Bible translation should I read?
On Sunday mornings, we preach from the New King James Version (NKJV).
We don’t believe one translation is better than all the others, but we do want to help you find one that’s both accurate and comfortable for you to read. Here are a few solid choices we recommend:
We don’t believe one translation is better than all the others, but we do want to help you find one that’s both accurate and comfortable for you to read. Here are a few solid choices we recommend:
- King James Version (KJV)
- New King James Version (NKJV)
- English Standard Version (ESV)
- Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
Is Hell a real place?
Yes, it is. Jesus Himself talked about it often. He described it as a place where the suffering never ends (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:48) — a fate worse than “being drowned in the sea” (Mark 9:42). He said the pain of Hell would bring “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 8:12).
Hell is the place reserved for those who reject Jesus in this life.
It’s real. It’s sobering. And it breaks our hearts to know that many are headed there.
But that’s exactly why we live with compassion and urgency — to share the hope and beauty of Christ with everyone we can.
Because while Hell is real, so is the love and grace of Jesus, who came so that no one would have to go there.
Hell is the place reserved for those who reject Jesus in this life.
It’s real. It’s sobering. And it breaks our hearts to know that many are headed there.
But that’s exactly why we live with compassion and urgency — to share the hope and beauty of Christ with everyone we can.
Because while Hell is real, so is the love and grace of Jesus, who came so that no one would have to go there.
Can I lose my salvation?
No, you can’t.
Here’s what Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”
— John 10:27–29
Salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8) that God doesn’t take back. He promises to finish the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6).
If someone claims to be saved but continues living in unrepentant sin, a better question might be, “Was I ever truly saved?” Scripture teaches that those who are genuinely saved live a changed life—because salvation always produces transformation.
Salvation is too precious a gift for God to remove once given. When He saves, He seals us with His Holy Spirit, “a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:14). And what God seals, He does not take away.
Here’s what Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”
— John 10:27–29
Salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8) that God doesn’t take back. He promises to finish the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6).
If someone claims to be saved but continues living in unrepentant sin, a better question might be, “Was I ever truly saved?” Scripture teaches that those who are genuinely saved live a changed life—because salvation always produces transformation.
Salvation is too precious a gift for God to remove once given. When He saves, He seals us with His Holy Spirit, “a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:14). And what God seals, He does not take away.
Do I have to be baptized?
No, baptism isn’t required for salvation — but it is the first step of faith for those who have trusted in Jesus.
The water itself isn’t special. Touching it doesn’t save anyone — Jesus does that.
Baptism is simply a public picture of what has already happened in a believer’s heart: dying to sin and being raised to new life in Christ.
The water itself isn’t special. Touching it doesn’t save anyone — Jesus does that.
Baptism is simply a public picture of what has already happened in a believer’s heart: dying to sin and being raised to new life in Christ.
I just got "saved," now what?
First, be baptized! (see above)
Baptism is your first public step of faith and a powerful way to show what God has done in your heart.
We also encourage you to take a few next steps:
Baptism is your first public step of faith and a powerful way to show what God has done in your heart.
We also encourage you to take a few next steps:
- Let us know! We’d love to meet you, celebrate with you, and help you take your next steps in following Jesus.
- Find a Bible translation you’re comfortable reading. (see above)
- Join a Small Group and sign up for a Membership Class. Community and discipleship matter!
- Begin serving somewhere. Use your gifts to make a difference.
- Pray for opportunities to share your story. God will use your new life to impact others.
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