Will I make heaven if Jesus were to come today?

It is a good thing that you’re asking this question because it shows that you are seeking spiritual guidance and have a genuine desire to understand your faith. While I cannot predict the future or determine the outcome of anyone’s salvation, it is important to focus on living a righteous life according to the teachings of Jesus and strive to be a loving and compassionate individual. Ultimately, only God can judge our hearts and determine our eternal destiny.

The answer to whether you will make heaven if Jesus were to come today depends on whether you have been saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible says that salvation is a gift of God, not based on our works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross (Ephesians 2:8–9). Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). He is the only way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).

To be saved, you need to do four things:

• Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This means that you trust in Him alone for your salvation and submit to His authority over your life. You acknowledge that He is the Son of God who died for you and rose again. You accept His offer of forgiveness and eternal life (Acts 16:31; John 3:16; Romans 10:9–10).

• Repent of your sins and confess them. Repentance means that you turn away from your sinful ways and turn to God. You confess your sins to Him and ask for His mercy. You agree with God that your sins are wrong and that you need His help to overcome them. You are willing to change your mind, heart, and behavior according to His will (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 1 John 1:9). Confessing your sins means that you admit your sins to God and to others who have been affected by them. You seek forgiveness and reconciliation with those whom you have wronged. You also forgive those who have wronged you. You do not hide or justify your sins, but expose them to the light of God’s truth and grace (Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 5:23–24; 6:14–15; 1 John 1:7).

• Believe in God’s Word. This means that you accept the Bible as God’s inspired and authoritative revelation of Himself and His plan for humanity. You study it, meditate on it, obey it, and apply it to your life. You let it guide you, teach you, correct you, and equip you for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:105; James 1:22).

• Get baptized and sin no more. This means that you publicly declare your faith in Christ by being immersed in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You identify with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and commit to following Him in the newness of life. You also strive to live a holy and obedient life by the power of the Holy Spirit, avoiding anything that dishonors God or harms yourself or others (Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 6:3–4; Galatians 5:16–25).

If you have done these four things, then you can be assured that you are saved and that you will make heaven if Jesus were to come today. The Bible says that God has given us His Spirit as a guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14). He has also given us His promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), that He will complete the good work He began in us (Philippians 1:6), and that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38–39).

However, if you have not done these four things, or if you have doubts about your salvation, then I urge you to do them today. Do not delay or presume on God’s grace. The Bible says that today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). No one knows when Jesus will return or when we will die. Therefore, we must be ready at all times to meet Him (Matthew 24:36–44; Hebrews 9:27).

The whole existence of man on earth is to live a life that glorifies God. If we are successful in doing this, then we can make heaven. But if we fail to reckon that He is God, then we risk missing heaven and experiencing separation from God for eternity. It is crucial to humbly submit ourselves to God’s will and seek His forgiveness for our shortcomings, constantly striving to align our actions with His teachings. By acknowledging God’s sovereignty and seeking a personal relationship with Him, we can find hope and assurance in the promise of eternal life with Him in heaven.

I hope this helps answer your question of whether you will make heaven if Jesus were to come today, and I also hope it helps you understand how to be saved according to the Bible. One thing I would like you to have at the back of your mind is that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). He is the only path to eternal salvation and reconciliation with God. It is through accepting Him as your Lord and Savior, repenting of your sins, and following His teachings that you can have the assurance of making it to heaven when He returns. Remember, salvation is a personal decision that requires faith and obedience to God’s word. If you want to learn more about this topic, you can read this article: What Must I Do to Be Saved?