Preparing for the tests (redux)

By John L. Rothra | September 24, 2006 | Devotional/Teaching, General, Site Updates | Comments Off
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The host server ran into some trouble and in the recovery process, one blog post was lost. Thanks to a cache of the blog, the missing entry has been recovered. Below is that missing entry.

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I’m going to be spending the next few months preparing for some very important tests. Come October I’ll be taking the GRE (Graduate Records Exam), mid-term and final exams for four classes over the semester, and then entrance exams in March. All this is to complete the current semester and apply for the Ph.D. program at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Part of me looks forward to them and part of me doesn’t. I enjoy learning and passing tests. I don’t enjoy taking them all the time. It is my prayer that I do my best and pass each of them. It is my prayer to be accepted into the doctoral program.

These tests, however, are not the most important tests in life. Eventually, every person will take the same test. It will be very short, consisting of one question. God will administer the test by asking each person: Why should I let you into my heaven? This question is not multiple choice, but is a short answer question. Many will plead for entrance based on their works. Many will appeal to their knowledge. Some may fain ignorance. Far too few will give the only correct answer. What is the correct answer?

I am a sinner, but I believe Jesus died and rose again to pay for my sins. It is only by your grace, O God, that you let me in. Only through your Son, Jesus, will I be able to come in.

If you don’t believe in Jesus, you cannot get into heaven. Do you believe that God will have mercy because you are a good person? Do you really believe that your works will get you in? There is a short test that will help answer the question “Am I good enough to get into heaven?” found on the Way of the Master site. Take that test and see if you are good enough for heaven. If you are truthful, the answer may shock you!

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” — Christ Jesus, c. AD 30