if he's not a believer...?
2006-08-28 22:46:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thanks everyone for answering...i appreciate all answers given... god bless..
L4A
2006-08-28 23:12:33 · update #1
NO way, come what may. God is not a fool, he wants only dedicated people.
2006-08-29 17:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a non-believer say a prayer at his last moment?
To whom would he pray?
And would that last minute prayer constitute a true "Hail Mary" ... a last moment, desperate attempt to "cross the goal line" ... as in a football game?
Or was the prayer solely in response to God's grace, and part of God's plan for the salvation of that person's soul?
We know that God can save whomsoever he wishes to save.
We also know that an act of perfect contrition for sins is likely to be acceptable to God.
We know that Jesus Christ is a just judge.
Salvation is possible in these cases.
All we can do is trust in the mercy of God.
2006-08-29 07:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see a great deal of your questions have been about jokes and riddles. I hope no-one you know for your sake is at his last moment. I am a believer and wish no sadness for anyone
Concerning prayer continue earnestly in prayer' being vigilant in it with thanks-giving;
meanwhile praying also for us that God would open to us a door for the word to speak the mystery of Christ for which I am in chains.
that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside redeeming the time.
Let your speech always be with grace seasoned with salt that you may know how you may answer each one
2006-08-29 06:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by Eric C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2Kings 20:1-6...Hezekiah was a believer, but it does show the importance of prayer, as God changed his mind and let him live longer.
2Chronicles 33:1-17 ...Manasseh was a very, very, very, bad King. After that, when God sent Assyria to discipline him, he humbled himself greatly because of the God of his forefathers. And he kept praying to HIM, and HE let himself be entreated by him and HE heard his request for favor and restored him to ..his kingship and Manasseh came to know that Jehovah is the true God.
Proverbs 28:13 He that is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he that is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.
2006-08-30 08:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Lord knows when sincerity exists in a prayer whether it is a person's last breath or under normal circumstances. So I would say with that information,....only God knows.
2006-08-29 05:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quran says that salvation is the sole decision of Allah (SWT). But as a criteria to salvation, it gives the answer in Saurah Al Asr.
Those who believe,
Do righteous deeds
Call people to the truth
Call people to perseverence
2006-08-29 06:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Zubi Khan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
The thief dying next to JESUS on the cross got saved there
and remember that most pharisees and the soldiers who crucified JESUS become the first saints who preached the Gospel
Even the soldier called Cassius who pierced JESUS CHRIST on the rib got his failing eye sight healed instantly as he pierced JESUS on the rib
2006-08-29 06:20:25 · answer #7 · answered by GloryofGOD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person, if the person pray honestly from the hearth and realy confess his sins, and believe, I think the person can be saved. Afterall that was why Jesus came and died for us.
2006-08-29 05:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by G.I noel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. First thing, if he prays sincerely then turns a believer in God. If he does not, then he is not praying at all, only his lips move.
2006-08-29 05:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Tension 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Remember the repentant thief on the cross.
2006-08-29 07:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by P P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋