Some Christians think that if you do not accept the Savior now that you will be damned. How many people understand that it is possible upon his second coming for men to repent and come unto Christ? How many people understand we as Christians PREPARE the way for his coming? Yes, undeniably it would be better for you to a have faith and believe now. If you are good, and love one another Jesus will accept you if you have truly repented. He knows our hearts. He knows of your exposure to false doctrine and he knows of your exposure to truth. True Christians teach with love unfeigned, are long suffering, and teach with the spirit and are of gentle persuasion. Peace to all.
2006-07-12 11:12:12 · 22 answers · asked by Angel 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes
someday whether it is in this life or after we die everyone will get a chance to accept the gospel of christ.
those who never had a chance to hear it will be given the opportunity to be taught by those who have accepted the gospel, and the opportunity to accept or reject it then.
those who had heard it but didn't have a chance to accept it here on earth will also be given that same chance.
the second coming won't come until the gospel has been brought to every nation.
in my church we believe that those who didn't get to accept the gospel while here on earth will be taught in spirit prison by those who did accept it.
2006-07-12 11:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be LDS 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everyone at some point in their life have had the opportunity to hear about God. Whether or not they choose to listen is up to them. That is why God gave us free will. We have the ability to accept Jesus as our personal savior or not to. We can not force someone to believe. But yes every person has the chance to accept the Lord. I read down a ways about waiting to accept the Lord until their death bed. That is a sad statement. Why miss out on all the blessings throughout your life just to "have fun". Those that are faithful will be rewarded in Heaven. There are seven crown that we will receive when we get to Heaven that we will throw at Gods feet on Judgement Day. I may not get all 7, but I sure would be embarrased to only throw one down before him. Please reconsider.
2006-07-12 14:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christ in reality has nothing to do with what You would call God. It is a speaker for the ideas of the Essenes who wrote the New Testament. Believing in Christ would be the same as believing in Mickey Mouse for children, only this was a fairytale written for grownups. You want to find the origin of everything? Go and listen inside of You. You will not receive the answers You are looking for immediately, but what You receive is worth listening to and will help You through many situations. leymemphis@yahoo.com.mx keep in touch!
2006-07-12 11:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Joh:3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh:3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Joh:3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Joh:3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Joh:3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Joh:3:21: But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
2006-07-12 11:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by flindo61 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe God would not be a just God if every man/woman on the earth did not have that opportunity, for no one can be saved out of ignorance...
That is why the LDS do temple work for the dead, who never had a chance to accept the gospel. They can accept it after this life though. The kingdom they go to depends on their earthly lives...
2006-07-12 11:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not think so.
First, even is it might be, It's better to hope in promises we know than a future possibility not promised
Second, you are acting like its only fair if everyone gets a chance. Might be a modern way of looking at it but not true. Truth is, it is only fair if everyone gets what they deserce which is some level of condemnation. God owes no one mercy and can grant it to whom he wills.
today is the day of salvation
2006-07-12 11:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one will be able to accept christ as he died almost 2,000 years ago as a magician and as he was just some guy there is no evidence to suggest he is ever coming back. No I think I'll just sit here and look smug when jesus doesn't come back and the world doesn't end. Say no to jesus.
2006-07-12 11:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... what about third world people who don't ever hear about Christ? Missionaries do the best they can, but let's face it, they don't yet manage to spread the Word to ALL people. I don't think the advent of the Antichrist will mean much- if it's known of at all- to people who are at below subsistence-level existence and always have been.
2006-07-12 11:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We will be judged for our deeds on earth if we do not accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord before that final day, we cannot repent for our sins. It is stated in the bible that he will tell you depart from me I know you not. As you can see by these verses you have to repent before Jesus comes. God sent his son for us to repent now not later. So when you are dead and gone and you never believe in God and his son he will not know you on the day of judgment.
John 3: 16 & 17
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Looking at Matthew even some of us Christians will not enter the kingdom of heaven, so how can a man who did not do God's work and will on earth without repentance can be saved?
Matthew7: 21-23
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
2006-07-12 12:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a christian then you would know what CHRIST TEACHES!......from your statement, it's very obvious that you may not know!...please do not get offended because I understand there are (baby christians)!.......The answer to your question is found in (Luke 24: 47).....Yes, everyone will have the opportunity to receive or reject the LORD!.........GOD BLESS!...
2006-07-12 11:25:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋