Hello again truthseeker!
You stated:Omega if we must believe in the crucifixion to have eternal life then why did Jesus say to the man Mt.19:17 "If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Why didnt he say believe in Me and u will enter into life??
Repentance is essential to salvation, and true repentance leads to a change of heart, a change of sinful lifestyle. Just believing alone will not get you into the Kingdom of God.
It is written:You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe-and tremble.” (James 2:19)
Will the demons get into Heaven? NO
The Lake of Fire is prepared for the Devil and his emisarries of deceit!
There is no repentance for them, first of all they rebelled against Almighty God in his presence and did not love him with all their, ahem.. HEARTS
When a person receives the Holy Spirit he receives it because he acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord and he recognizes his sinful nature and that he is born in sin. Then he or she is repentant, they know that they are in sin and need cleansing from the precious blood of Christ. So they repent and turn away from the sinful nature.
It is written:Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
And:Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Take care truthseeker and keep seeking the truth! after all that is why you are here!
God Bless!