Can I Live as I Please And Still go to Heaven. By Pastor Arnold Yankee

This video from Yankee Arnold Ministries addresses the common question: "Can I live as I please and still go to Heaven?" (0:52). Dr. Ralph Yankee Arnold explains that while eternal life is guaranteed to believers through faith in Christ (2:39), this doesn't mean Christians are exempt from consequences for disobedience (2:58).

Key points covered in the video include:

Chastening vs. Punishment (0:37): Dr. Arnold clarifies that God doesn't "punish" believers for sin in the sense that Christ took that punishment on the cross (2:29). Instead, God "chasens" or disciplines His children out of love (1:13, 10:58), similar to a loving earthly father correcting his child (3:19).
Consequences of Disobedience (3:06): While salvation is secure, living in disobedience has consequences. These can include physical weakness, sickness, or even being "taken home before their time" (3:33-3:36, 11:33-11:36, 36:29-37:00). God's chastening is personalized, meaning the exact consequences and their severity vary for each individual (32:46, 34:42-34:51).
Obedience and Blessings (3:49): Conversely, living in obedience to God's will brings blessings and rewards (3:50-3:58).
The Role of the Holy Spirit and God's Word (8:14): The Holy Spirit indwells believers, and God uses His Word to teach and guide them. Studying the Bible helps Christians understand God's will and make better choices (10:10-10:17, 31:29-31:37).
Confession and Correction (22:57): Confessing sin is important for acknowledging error and removing guilt (22:57-23:05, 28:26-28:31). However, confession alone does not remove the natural consequences or "scars" of sin, nor does it automatically restore fellowship with God (27:04-27:51). Restoration of fellowship requires correcting the "walk"—actively choosing to live in obedience (25:27-25:35, 26:29-26:35, 30:41-30:49).
Motivation: Love and Fear (15:56): Dr. Arnold emphasizes that believers are motivated by both love for God and a "holy, reverential fear" of the consequences of disobedience (16:01-16:19).#christteachings #jesusministry