Can someone be saved (Heaven bound, believing in Jesus as Lord & Savior) and WILLFULLY live in rebellion against God?
2006-06-17 15:35:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No sweetie, because that is sort of the point of being "saved" ... don't you see that when you get saved, you are SAVED FROM that life of rebellion and sin?
2006-06-17 15:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe; Willfully and Knowingly may be two separate things. I can't think of many big examples now but say a small child took candy from the store...Children of God are saved and Baptized so they are on the heaven bound path; but they willingly took the candy even though they did not know it was stealing to take a candy from the store... Granted I'm not talking about shoplifting or anything; but children are innocent at a younger age like 3 or 4....it could happen. But again; this is just a guess. God died to forgive us of our sins...known and unknown; things done and left undone....I just assume why not willingly and knowingly lead a good life anyway?
2006-06-17 15:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by hotmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Against God... not really. But there can be "issues" or questions that one may have petitioned to God for understanding and increased clarity. To some extent, we all "rebel" via putting our own wills first and need to frequently assess if we are indeed in a state of rebellion. But unless, you actively defame and blaspheme God in a kind of rageful insurrection, your periodic "departures" ( I would guess) should be expected as part of the human condition and inherent "boundedness."
2006-06-17 15:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by cherodman4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If he believed in Jesus as Lord & Savior, He would be obedient. He is called Lord for a reason...
2006-06-17 15:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Soga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I think your question disproves the false notion of automatic salvation.
To me, no one is guaranteed salvation. You must earn your way to Heaven (like you must earn everything in this life) by doing good deeds and actions.
2006-06-17 18:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Steve B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my church, it's called "back slide" if you are saved, and then go about normal worldly life, you have back slid, and should repent, and fix your life and live by example. sadly, tho, so many are "saved" and only behave that way while at a church service or function...dont be a phony, make your choice and live it
2006-06-17 20:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way if u do it Willfully
2006-06-17 15:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got any proof of your beliefs?.......I didn't thik so.
2006-06-17 21:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-06-17 15:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sully 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
2006-06-17 15:37:52 · answer #10 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋