Here is a simple summation. The jew hanging next to Jesus on the cross did not ever hear the gospel, never acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, never repented of his thievery, and yet is in heaven. The answer is the grace of God. Without grace, there is no heaven. Anyone gets in by the grace of God, and only God knows who is in the book of Life.
Simple, succient, and contrary to the incorrect painting you posted. People just do not read their bibles.
2006-07-14 04:49:11
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answered by lundstroms2004 6
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Well for one thing you question was entirely too long. It ran on and on and lost a lot of its meaning because of that. And to answer you question (if possible), what you lack is faith. You must start with you and get you right before moving on to the next issue of what about other people in other countries, etc. That is what missionaries do and work toward solving.
God is a jealous God and the bible tells us so. I believe in Him enough to know that His will and His way of doing things are far more better and more knowledgeable than anything you or I could ever come up with. The bible tells us that God wants all men to go to Heaven and not to Hell. An d I also believe that if you seriously want to find out about God's word, He will send you a way to hear it. And, it doesn't matter if you are in the deepest part of the rainforest's or in the jungles of Africa, He knows where you are and who to send to you. It is entirely up to you to listen or shut them out.
2006-07-14 04:48:39
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answered by doolittlerd77 3
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who said, that because the Red Indians didn't hear the word of God will not go to heaven?
At the end of the day, you don't just die and go to heaven, there is a day called judgment day, when God will judge you. If you've read the bible there is one particular story of the man who was crucified next to Christ, he was a beggar/robber, he lived, what we believe as a bad life, but he still went to heaven, because he believed and had faith, (that doesn't mean you leave it till you're on you death bed to turn to Christ, cos God know what you're thinking) whereas there are many religious people mentioned in the bible, who lead a very religious life, but it was more about rituals than actual love and belief for then than for God.
2006-07-14 04:49:40
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answered by ♥ Bekka ♥ 4
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Rom 1:19-20 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse
Rom 2:13-16 (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and [their] thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
2006-07-14 04:46:58
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answered by r_u_really_that_scared 6
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Only God can determine who and why one goes to hell. I don't believe an "Extreme Christian" as the ones in the past that killed people because they wouldn't accept Christ will be saved! If that were the case, then when Jesus was on earth, why didn't he say "believe in me or I'll kill you on the spot" He said believe in me and you'll be saved, from what?hell. But how can anyone actually believe that you can "believe or die(fleshly)" have any true believe in their heart? This world will not perish until the Gospel has reached every tribe and nation.
2006-07-14 04:53:57
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answered by Anonymous
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Jesus PBUH was sent only for the Jews at his time (this is what he said). Paul the corruptor was the one who suggested trinity and changed Christianity to a universal religion but on false bases. No body is supposed to believe in Jesus apart from the only generation at his time. The only religion which is meant to be universal and eternal is Islam and it is evidence-based. As for previous nations, don't worry about them because God the All-Wise and Merciful knows how to deal with them.
2006-07-14 05:08:19
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answered by helper 4
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Firstly, the bible states that those who have not had access to Christianity will be judged differently. Secondly, we rebelled against God. God could just have sent us straight to hell, but He is giving us another chance. Thirdly, what you do to a dead body does not affect the spirit of the person who inhabited it.
Regards
2006-07-14 04:50:34
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answered by MoonWolf 2
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sorry, didn't read it all but gathered what you where trying to say. I ask the same things. I wonder about the ancient Aztecs and their fate, will they be banished to hell for their ritual sacrifices, when they had no way of knowing the word of God. I think everyone will be given a second chance and your heart and soul will hold the truth to your righteousness.
2006-07-14 04:56:03
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answered by Anonymous
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opposite to usual perception, all have had a brilliant gamble to the two settle for or reject Jesus as Lord. discovered babblings does not make one an authority. despite in case you combine and experience truths and untruths are no longer that doesn't make God any decrease than who he's. possibly you may study the notice better than the worldwide. It does not count number what you study or grasp, God nevertheless reigns. And rather of undesirable mouthing God, possibly you may get to appreciate Him greater effective. you have your guy or woman opinion. basically as I certainly have mine. My opinion state which you're a recommend of the devil. after all, what ever you have self assurance despite if it is not in step with the notice of God, you're against Him.
2016-10-07 22:11:58
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answered by kuhlmann 4
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My dear friend God gave us all free will and it is up to us to choose what we believe in. The Bible is the living word of God. I would say to you question about other believes they are obsticals in our (Christians) way and it is up to us to climb over it and keep our faith, i see God every singl day of my life so i know He exists. God has given you a life and it is up to you what you make of it.
FREE WILL
It is up to Christains to spread the Gospel of God and make everone realize that there is a God and He loves you
I'm keeping my faith and relegion cause all of my prayers has been answerd.
God Bless
2006-07-14 05:00:02
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answered by Siy 2
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