If he has to save evryone who is to be saved then how long should I expect to wait? If I expect to leave right away then I might be waiting for days.
2006-07-28 06:01:06 · 12 answers · asked by Dr. Lecter 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a little confused by your question. Jesus is only going to save those who ASK to be saved. So, the world isn't waiting to "be saved". What has to spread to ALL the world is not SALVATION but rather the NEWS of salvation....then it is up to the individual as to whether or not to accept the salvation of Christ or not.
Matthew 24:14
And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then, finally, the end will come.
I hope this helps you with your question.
2006-07-28 06:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by guatemama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says concerning the Lord's promise to someday return to earth and rule as King of Kings, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2nd Peter 3:9). So you see the Lord desires that all people accept Him as Lord and Savior. However, the Bible makes it just clear that there will still be many who will never receive Christ as Savior, "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death." Revelation 21:8). This is sad but true. Don't you be one of those who rejects Christ's invitation of eternal life. If you have never done so, receive Christ as Lord and Savior today!
As for when the end of the age will come, we don't know. Jesus said we would not know the exact day; but He did say we would know the season based on the signs He gave in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 17 & 21. I believe with all my heart that the rapture of the church is imminent. Don't be left behind! God bless you!
2006-07-28 06:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody knows when the Jesus is coming to bring the saved up to heaven. He might even come after you die or in a matter of minutes. But before Jesus saves people we have to be willing for ourselves to be saved by starting a relationship with God and obeying Him. And God does not have to wait for everyone to be saved. Thats why we have to make the decision to be saved now.
2006-07-28 06:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith and love only comes to those who god favors.
A year ago my ex-girlfriend and I were drinking and fighting. We both had been sober in AA before, but we started drinking together.
Anyway, she left me almost 1 year to the day today. We both went back to AA. Because she's a pretty girl lots of people rallied around her to support. All the men wanted to sleep with her, and some of them convinced her to do it.
She's sober, happy, and has a new boyfriend - my old sponsor. Go figure huh?
I went back the same day. No one shook my hand. No one said hello. No one welcomed me except during the obligitory 'hi bill' at all AA meetings.
I have not made a single friend. The people who I thought were my friends, are hers. Many of the men I used to hang out with have either dated her or tried to.
Tommorow, the her actualy anniversary, I have decided to hang myself at right around the time she left.
God does play favorites. Maybe god doesn't like you either.
2006-07-28 06:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus already paid the price for this whole world to be saved over 2,000 years ago! He already did his part! So it's up to every individual to either accept him and be saved or be dammed......So if I were you I would just live my life and enjoy it because if you are waiting for the whole world to be saved you will be waiting forever and a day......not that it's not possible.....i just seriously doubt it will happen.
2006-07-28 06:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Cookie48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just it everybody will not be saved. Life is about choices if you keep his commandments and follow his word then you may be saved but there's no guarntee on that either.
And,
"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
2006-07-28 06:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by tlnay025 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have accepted him as your savior, you are saved. In a spiritual sense, of course. If you're looking for actual physical saving, don't hold your breath. It doesn't work that way.
2006-07-28 06:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus will only save those who believe and ask his forgiveness with a sincere heart. unfortunately, all will not be saved, but we christians hope that all people will eventually accept his offer of love and redemption.
2006-07-28 06:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God can be everywhere at once...He can save everyone at the same time....how do you think He hears you when ten thousand other people are praying at the same time...ours minds are to logical to comprehend God's ways and what awaits us....
2006-07-28 06:08:09 · answer #9 · answered by truegrit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll wait a few more days. But don't worry, it will happen... in a few million years. Remember, EVERY knee will bow.
2006-07-28 06:05:17 · answer #10 · answered by Beorh House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋