“That is exactly how eternal life doesn’t work.”
Actually...
“All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.” 2 Thessalonians 1:5
The worthiness is His, not ours, but we still need it for Heaven in any case.
vladimir, this is perhaps the first time I’ve ever sort of agreed with you. Brief moment of celebration.
Sweet.
His worthiness doesn’t come to us by being the “most worthy.” Or works or sacraments.
It comes to us by the Grace of God, into the hands of faith in Him alone. It is His finished sacrifice on the cross and His righteousness, imputed to those who have placed their faith in Him.
Best.
If there’s anything the sola scriptura crowd hates, it’s scripture.