For Christians, entering the kingdom of heaven is a matter of hope. When Jesus was on earth, he always preached about the kingdom of heaven and taught what to do or how to live so that one can enter the kingdom of heaven.
To enter the kingdom of heaven, we must first change our minds and be baptized in water and the Spirit. In addition, we must obey the commandments of the Lord Jesus until death and live a holy life. To enter the kingdom of heaven, one must receive salvation, which is only available to the Lord Jesus.
The Lord Jesus said that heaven and hell are two real places for the future of man. Therefore, we should always try to enter the kingdom of God. If we cannot enter once, we will be separated from God forever and will be in torment in hell.
Dear friends, now let’s look at the following Bible scriptures that talk about entering the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 13:44-50 :—
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, for joy thereof goeth selleth all that he hath, buyeth that fieldAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearlsWho, when he had found one pearl of great price, went sold all that he had, bought itAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, gathered of every kindWhich, when it was full, they drew to shore, sat down, gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad awaySo shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, sever the wicked from among the justAnd shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing gnashing of teeth”
Matthew 16:19 :—
“I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven”
Matthew 18:3 :—
“Said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 19:14 :—
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 19:23-24 :—
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heavenAnd again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God”
Matthew 22:10-14 :—
“So those servants went out into the highways, gathered together all as many as they found, both bad good: the wedding was furnished with guestsAnd when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garmentAnd he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? he was speechlessThen said the king to the servants, Bind him hand foot, take him away, cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping gnashing of teethFor many are called, but few are chosen”
Matthew 25:34 :—
“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world”
Matthew 5:10 :—
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 5:20 :—
“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 6:33 :—
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
Matthew 7:13-14 :—
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, many there be which go in thereatBecause strait is the gate, narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, few there be that find it”
Matthew 7:21 :—
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven”
Matthew 8:11 :—
“I say unto you, That many shall come from the east west, shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven”
John 10:9 :—
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, shall go in out, find pasture”
John 14:6 :—
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me”
John 3:5 :—
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God”
Mark 10:15 :—
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein”
Luke 13:24 :—
“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, shall not be able”
Luke 18:17 :—
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein”
Luke 18:24-25 :—
“When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of GodFor it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God”
Luke 6:20 :—
“He lifted up his eyes on his disciples, said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God”
Luke 9:62 :—
“Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God”
Galatians 5:21 :—
“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”
Ephesians 5:5 :—
“For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ of God”
Romans 14:17 :—
“For the kingdom of God is not meat drink; but righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost”
James 2:5 :—
“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”
Acts 14:22 :—
“Confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God”
Revelation 21:27 :—
“There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life”
Revelation 22:14-15 :—
“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, may enter in through the gates into the cityFor without are dogs, sorcerers, whoremongers, murderers, idolaters, whosoever loveth maketh a lie”