How Can We Find the True Path to Salvation?
"The Holy Scriptures are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." (2 Timothy 3:15)
Jesus spoke about two different paths in life: a wide road that leads to destruction and a narrow one that leads to life. Naturally, we all want to be on the right path—the one that leads to heaven. But how can we be sure we're on it?
The Gospel: God's True Message
The gospel is the only way to eternal life because it is God's message to us. Throughout history, people have created many different religions, but these man-made paths cannot lead to true salvation. The Bible reminds us that ‘the world through wisdom did not know God’ (1 Corinthians 1:21). That means human ideas and philosophies alone won’t bring us to Him—we need His truth.
The Bible: Our Reliable Guide
Thankfully, God has given us His Word in the Bible. It wasn't just written by ordinary people—it was inspired by the Holy Spirit. That’s why we can trust it completely. The Bible is more than just a book; it is the roadmap to salvation. As 2 Timothy 3:15 says, ‘The Holy Scriptures are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.’
What About Tradition?
Some people rely on traditions to guide them, but Jesus warned about this. In Mark 7:1-13, He told the religious leaders that they were ‘making the word of God of no effect through your tradition.’ In other words, when traditions take priority over God’s Word, they lead us away from the truth. We need to be careful not to make the same mistake.
What About Religious Teachers?
Listening to religious teachers can be helpful—if they stay faithful to the Bible. We can learn from the example of the Bereans in Acts 17:11. They ‘received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.’ In other words, they didn’t just take someone’s word for it; they checked everything against Scripture. That’s what we should do, too!
What About Our Own Opinions?
It’s easy to rely on our own thoughts and feelings, but the Bible warns us not to. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us, ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.’ Instead of following our own ideas, we should seek God's wisdom through His Word.
The Bible Lights the Way
In the end, there’s only one guide that will never fail us: the Bible. If we study it, believe it, and follow it, we can walk confidently on the path to heaven. As Psalm 119:105 beautifully says, ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’
Let’s trust God’s Word and follow the path He has set for us!