text: do you believe that god, through jesus christ, the only way to heaven? not by works or baptism? can you please tell me if you're a teen? i just wanted to know how many fellow believers are out there that are around my age! thanks! yes. water baptism is only a symbolic gesture, even if you believe it to be a very important part in a christian's life or not, it's ultimately only symbolic. as far as works, these are an expression of christ's love through a christian to others, not something that can be done to gain entrance to heaven. the bible only cites that belief in jesus is the only requirement for eternal life.  and i'm 23, not quite a teenager anymore, but still young enough. :)