Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

Kids hear many different ideas about salvation from the world around them. Some may believe that being a good person is enough, that everyone goes to heaven, or that all religions are the same. These messages can be confusing, even for kids who are growing up in Christian homes.

This week’s Brite lesson taught kids that God made a way for us to be with Him through Jesus. They learned that salvation is not something we earn, but a gift God gives through His Son.

As you talk with your kids this week, invite them to share what they have heard or wondered about salvation. Listen with care, and gently point them back to what the Bible says. Remind them that God knows every person’s heart and that He calls us to share His truth with love and humility.

Here’s how we discussed this topic and how you can discuss it at home: 

Discuss: Have you ever heard someone say something like “all paths lead to God”? What would that mean?

Discuss: Have you ever heard kids talk about other ways that people can go to heaven?

Discuss: What does God have to say about that?

Say: Some people say that if God loves everyone, He will make many paths to get to Him. Some people think all gods and all religions are ultimately the same and if you just believe in anything, you will go to heaven. All of that sounds good, but the truth is we can only go to heaven when our sin is removed, and there are no other paths that remove our sin. Being good doesn’t remove our sin, because we will always sin more. We need grace and forgiveness. That only comes through Jesus. John 14:6 says: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”