There is Only One Way to be Accepted by God

The Heart of the Gospel And How To Be Accepted by God

Do you want to be accepted by God? The Gospel reveals that there is only one way to attain His righteousness. This righteousness does not come from the law. That is good news because no one can perfectly obey the law. God’s commands—”Thou shalt…” and “Thou shalt not…”—reveal humanity’s rebellion and bring condemnation. The result is eternal separation from God.

The Failure of the Law to be Accepted by God

Many believe they are “good people” and place their confidence in being accepted by God through their own righteousness. However, the law curses anyone who fails to perfectly obey it. Scripture teaches that justification—being declared “not guilty”—cannot come from the works of the law. Instead, the law exposes our guilt and condemns us before a holy God.

The Righteousness of God

The Gospel offers the solution: the righteousness of God. This righteousness meets God’s perfect standard and allows a person to stand justified before Him. If you want to be accepted by God and hear Him say, “Well done,” you need this righteousness. Without it, you will face eternal judgment and separation.

There is no exception. God accepts people in only one way—through the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This truth is the beauty of the Gospel: there is a path to righteousness apart from the law.

A Righteousness by Faith in Christ

The law cannot save, but faith in Jesus Christ provides the righteousness required to be accepted by God. While some might think they can achieve righteousness by perfectly obeying the law, Scripture makes it clear: “Every mouth may be stopped” (Romans 3:19). On judgment day, no one will argue their case or claim innocence.

However, the Gospel declares that through faith in Christ, you can receive a perfect standing before God. By trusting in Jesus, you can be accepted by God and justified in His sight.