if god knows if we are going to heaven or hell someday, then why do we have to go to earth? i mean, for example, God knows before Suzy is even born, that she'll end up in heaven. why should she have to go to earth? God's will is absolute, and his knowledge is complete, so... im confused.
2006-06-20 03:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The chief end of man is glorifying God by enjoying Him forever. What's the point of man's existence in the first place? to glorify the Father. Same reason why Jesus came to earth. By our salvation, we glorify God's grace and goodness. By those that "end up" in hell, they are glorifying God's justice.
2006-06-20 03:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Greg G 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
God wanted beings to love Him and the only way for this to happen was to give them free will and a life to go along with...
Some may say that well, we could have been angels, but angels really don't have free will and the ability to love to the degree that humans do...
Angles are devotion to God is somewhat like a light switch--it's either on or off (full and complete obedience OR desertion and disobedIEnce ie Lucifer with the 1/3 of the angles that rebelled with him)...
Humans on the other hand, have to take God by faith (since we haven't seen him) something the angles don't have to do (since they have seen Him), thus humans must choose to love God on faith...
... and then there is also the degree to which the person loves God and is committed to Him (do they devote their life to Him or just believe and live their life without regard for God's will...
2006-06-20 03:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Nitrox Frogy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't for God that we come here and live out our lives, it is for us. Yes, God knows our future, be we don't. Suzy, may indeed come to earth and end up going to hell, but in her life she might have made the difference in someone else's that would cause them to get saved. You will find it very easy to get a headache if you try to analyze why God does what he does, or allows what he allows. Just believe that he knows what he is doing. Believe it or not, all these things that are happening now; wars, earthquakes, famines, crimes and such, are all mentioned in the bible - he knew all of this was going to happen.
I believe if you just talk to him, he will give you all the answers you desire, just not in the way you would expect. I get a good feeling from you. Just pray. Take care.
2006-06-20 03:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing happens before time I believe and the purpose of each persons life is special if they choose to accept it. If Jesus did that then what would he have to judge those who are going to Hell on. It would be like Minority Report (The Movie) where you were arrested before you committed the crime. We would argue the fariness of God if we didn't see the reality of each situation. Thus God in His infinite knowledge allows the world to procede until the final judgment. When everything will be clear and God's character will be vindicated and we will then see that God is truly fair, just and merciful.
2006-06-20 03:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it builds character for Suzy. Some things have to be experienced, not read about or viewed, in order for the lessons to be learned.
2006-06-20 03:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by Shadar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He still wants us to experience life. Otherwise, what would be the point of us? We can't go straight to heaven and hell, we need to know what happened, how we got there, and whether to be grateful or regretful.
2006-06-20 03:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by Shqiptare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is where I say alot of people beats the odds here on Earth ! Now I'm confused too!
2006-06-20 03:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by ₦âħí»€G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We come to this earth plane to learn through experience what is intended for us.
When we've learned a lesson, we don't have to face the same in our next life.
2006-06-20 03:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by Timeless - watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to be confused it is the acceptance of Christ into our lives and hearts and minds and our total obedience that we goto heaven it is not for our purpose that we are here. but for us to take as many souls with us as we can before the judgment day comes.I like to think of myself of christiananity and rescueing as many P.O.W.'s people of the world.like yourself.I no preacher or priest but I hope this will bring you closer to GOD.
2006-06-20 03:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so we can live out what he planned for us...lol i dont know...maybe he doesnt know what will totally happen to us and we have somewhat of a choice because lets face it we all do haev free will...the bible says we do anyways...so maybe only a bit of our life is determined whereas the rest is up to our own free action
2006-06-20 03:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by La_Reina_Espanola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋