in other words,,,, what if things were reversed?? what if people who worshiped and honored jesus went to hell, and heathens and sinners went to heaven, but jesus still wanted you to love him? would you still give him the love he requests??
please don't bother pointing out that this isn't how things are.. i know this isn't how things are.. that's what the word "if" means. it's a hypothetical question. just answer with a "yes" or "no" and then elaborate why.
the purpose of this question is to sift out those who are only concerned with the rewards of the afterlife from those who are willing to stick by jesus' side even if it means burning in hell for eternity.
2006-06-30 11:48:52 · 20 answers · asked by tobykeogh 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oooh, naughty!
2006-06-30 11:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what if
what if
what if...
If you are trying to sift those true out, I suggest better reasoning. Heaven is not truly a reward, it is the choice some make while on this earth. Some choose Jesus, some not.
The issue I would see is this:
Heaven and hell can be reality on earth. Would you honor Jesus by going to hell? Would Jesus honor sinners for there lifestyle contrary to His word?
This hypothetical question cannot be rationaled to any logical conclusions.
2006-06-30 19:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying role reversal or location reversal? Meaning, in your question, does Jesus become the devil and the devil become Jesus?
If Jesus stayed Jesus and your eternal destination was to be hell for being a follower of Christ then i'd have to say yes because the Hell you are referring too wouldn't be the hell we think of it as being.
If you are saying the devil and jesus switch roles, meaning the devil becomes the epitomy of love and Jesus were evil then i'd side with the devil because he would be the Jesus that I know Jesus is today.
Jesus is my Lord. however, I do have to admit, if worshipping him was gonna send me to hell, then I couldn't worship him (because I would know he wasn't really Jesus)
It's right to be cncerned with the afterlife...afterall, eternity is a lot longer than any time we may have on earth...why not err on the side of caution?
2006-06-30 18:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by dazeebug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when the **** comes down and that may be soon a lot of people will be put to the test. It may seem like sticking up for Jesus WILL be the wrong thing to do. It won't be.
I don't know how to answer your question as it is some fantasy question designed to not have a correct answer.
2006-06-30 18:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by coolforbeer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a difficult question. I would think that if heathens and sinners when to heaven I wouldn't want to. So yes, if the script suddenly flipped, I would stick by Jesus and his teachings.
2006-06-30 18:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by Agent Double EL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably ...NOT!
This is what is soooo crazy about anyone who would not accept the free gift of Jesus' Blood to get to Paradise! Why? Why would ANYONE worship any other god/s just to end up in a place of eternal nothingness, torture, fire, and haunting memories of ALL the warnings they recieved in their time on Earth????
BUT!........
I would spend MY eternity in Hell, if it meant all others would accept Jesus and get to Heaven....
2006-06-30 18:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by montanacowgirlwannabee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While Jesus was speaking the disciples wept bitterly. And Jesus wept many tears. Then after he had wept, John spoke: "O master, we desire to know two things. The one is, how it is possible that the Messenger of God, who is full of mercy and pity, should have no pity on reprobates that day, seeing that they are of the same clay as himself? The other is, how is it to be understood that the sword of Michael is [as] heavy as ten hells? Is there more than one hell?"
Jesus replied: "Have you not heard what David the prophet says, how the just shall laugh at the destruction of sinners, and shall deride him with these words, saying: I saw the man who put his hope in his strength and his riches, and forgot God. Truly, therefore, I say to you, that Abraham shall deride his father, and Adam [shall deride] all reprobate men: and this shall be because the elect shall rise again so perfect and united to God that they shall not conceive in their minds the small[est] thought against his justice. Each of them shall demand justice, and above all the Messenger of God. As God lives, in whose presence I stand, though now I weep for pity of mankind, on that day I shall demand justice without mercy against those who despise my words, and most of all against those who defile my gospel.
2006-06-30 19:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not give any details how the hell would be...so I rather be with Jesus where ever it is, because He can save our soul..I love everything what Jesus is about...I want to be over there where Jesus is...what ever you want to call that place.
2006-07-01 00:51:50 · answer #8 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you no what hell is ?
All the prophets before Jesus are there.
Hell, is the ground.
Burning hellfire is not scriptural, therefore i have no problem going to hell.
Also, if hell was good enough for Jesus( he went there after his execution), it is good enough for me.
2006-06-30 18:52:46 · answer #9 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,because this guy's side would be antichrist.Jesus is not or will be near Hell Fire.I know this is not what you wanted to hear,but this is the best answer I could come up with.
2006-06-30 18:56:42 · answer #10 · answered by clicker420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. My Jesus means everything to me. He is worth going to hell for....no one else is worth that. I am willing to stick by His side, no matter what. He's my EVERYTHING. What about you? Would you do that? :) I'm sure you would if you are saved....I would love to chat sometime! Let me know!
2006-06-30 19:10:57 · answer #11 · answered by SS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋