I have spent most of my life as a theologian reading the Bible to understand what believers should possess to enter Heaven. One thing that stood out for me was the Holy Spirit and how it helps us in our ministry. I then developed more interest in it and wanted to know if it is a requirement for a believer to enter Heaven. I visited different clergies from different denominations to understand what the Bible says. I also did extensive research using all Christian books I could find. Three days ago, one of my theology students wanted to know if one can enter Heaven without the Holy Spirit. This question stemmed from our previous discussion about the Holy Spirit as a gift from God. From my extensive research, I addressed the question in detail. So, can you enter Heaven without the Holy Spirit?
The Bible reveals that you cannot enter Heaven without the Holy Spirit, as one who does not have the Holy Spirit is not a believer. Romans 8:9 reveals that any person that does not have the Holy Spirit does not belong to Jesus Christ. Jesus revealed in John 14:6 that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can go to his Father (Heaven) except through him.
So, join me until the end as I explore more about this topic. I will discuss if the Bible says believing in the Holy Spirit is a requirement for salvation if one can be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit, and if one can believe in Christ without believing in the Holy Spirit, among other exciting topics.
Does the Bible say believing in the Holy Spirit is a requirement for salvation?
The Bible does not say that believing in the Holy Spirit is a requirement for salvation, as the Holy Spirit is someone we seek to believe in, but we receive Him after accepting Jesus Christ into our lives, as recorded in Ephesians 1:13-14. The Bible reveals through this scripture that we only receive the Holy Spirit after being saved (coming to salvation). Additionally, the Bible gives us one thing/rule we must do to get saved, to believe in the Lord Jesus as recorded in Acts 16:30-31. The Holy Spirit is a helper that Jesus Christ sent to us when he ascended into Heaven, as stated in John 14:16-18, and so, you cannot believe in the Holy Spirit to be saved without believing in Jesus Christ first, who is our way to salvation.
Can one be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit?
One can be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit because a person only receives the Holy Spirit when they give their life to Christ or when they get saved, as recorded in 1 Corinthians 12:13. It will be impossible for one to invite the Holy Spirit before being saved, as the person is yet to know him as stated in John 14:17. For one to invite the Holy Spirit in their lives, they must first believe that Jesus is Lord. Jesus will then send them a helper, the Holy Spirit, to walk with them in their new journey seen in John 14:16-17.
Can I believe in Christ without believing in the Holy Spirit?
Bible scholars suggest that it is impossible to believe in Jesus Christ without believing in the Holy Spirit, as they are the same person. Believing in Christ is receiving salvation, as recorded in Acts 16:31. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 1:13-14 that believers are marked with a seal of the Holy Spirit once they believe in Jesus and get saved. We have also previously seen that the Holy Spirit is a helper of Jesus Christ, so it will be impossible to believe in Jesus and not believe in the one he sends you to walk with you and strengthen your faith in Him.
Can you have faith without the Holy Spirit?
The Bible reveals through Romans 10:17 that one can have faith without the Holy Spirit, as faith comes from hearing the message. The message that is mentioned comes from hearing the word about Jesus Christ. Some Bible scholars also suggest that faith is a gift from God used to bring salvation to unbelievers. As seen earlier, a non-believer cannot have the Holy Spirit. If God uses the gift of faith on a person, they will be saved from hearing the word about Christ and will accept Him. They will then receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
What happens if you don’t have the Holy Spirit?
Scholars suggest that you cannot be a believer and don’t have the Holy Spirit. You can only lack the Holy Spirit if you are yet to accept Jesus in your life, as a person will receive the Holy Spirit immediately they accept Christ into their life. Scholars further suggest that a person will always have the Holy Spirit in them as long as they are Christians and will only need to fill it or to be filled with it on different levels, depending on their spiritual gifts or their walk with God. You will always have the Holy Spirit in you as long as you are a Christian because you were marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit the moment you believed in Jesus, as recorded in Ephesians 1:13.
What happens if you reject the Holy Spirit?
The Bible states in Romans 8:9 that you will no longer be apart or belong to Jesus Christ if you reject the Holy Spirit. If you reject the Holy Spirit, it will mean that He is no longer in your life; therefore, you are leading a life without Him. The scripture above clearly shows that anyone who does not have the Holy Spirit ceases to belong to Christ. The Bible also reveals that if you reject the Holy Spirit, you will be part of the world and not a member of his kingdom anymore. God the Father, the Son who is Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are one trinity; therefore, rejecting one of them will mean that you are rejecting both.
Can non-believers be filled with the Holy Spirit?
The Bible states that non-believers cannot be filled with the Holy Spirit through John 14:17. Any person who does believe in Jesus Christ belongs to the world. The above scripture reveals that the world (any unbeliever) cannot accept the Holy Spirit, and they are yet to know him or see him. One only receives the Holy Spirit by receiving Jesus, as stated in 1 Corinthians 12:13.
Will people who don’t speak in tongues ever go to Heaven?
Bible scholars suggest that you don’t have to speak in tongues to go to Heaven, as speaking in tongues is a gift from God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14, and not a requirement for salvation. While the Holy Spirit makes believers speak in tongues, not every believer gets to do so, as God has given different people different gifts. Apostle Paul reveals different gifts a believer can have, including healing and interpretation. One is only required to believe in Jesus to be saved and have their spot in Heaven.
As a devout Christian, I have always been passionate about the Christian faith. This inspired me to pursue a degree in Religious studies and a Masters in Theology in college. I have also been privileged to teach 4 Christian courses in a college and university. Since I am dedicated to spreading the word of God, I am actively involved in the Church. Additionally, I share his word online and cover diverse topics on the Christian faith through my platform. You can read more about me on the about us page.
