What does 'eternal security' mean to Christians? - James C. Bell

As many of you know, I am privileged to have a ministry to our soldiers at the Atlanta Airport.

I talk to men and women there about their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Most of these fine young people are not Christians and actually have no formal relationship with Jesus Christ. During our conversation, I ask them a very serious and difficult question: "Suppose you died tonight and stood before God and He asked you, why should I let you into my heaven? What would you say?" Most think very hard for a moment or two, and then say, "I have no clue" or "I've been a good person."