I try to do good and say prayers but I never go to church cause there never seems to be enough time. Do I need to yuo to church to go to heaven? What about the bible I never read it, Will I go to hell if I dont read it all before I die?
2006-08-31 16:23:22 · 31 answers · asked by tuna c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You need assurance of your salvation. To try and prevent a buried answer you don't see, let me be brief:
Visit http://www.wayofthemaster.com for a walkthrough of what salvation is all about. You have a fundamental misunderstanding that you CAN be good enough to get to heaven (which is impossible), and you need clarification badly. Thanks for seeking. Let us know what you learn. :) Blessings
2006-08-31 16:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by ©2007 answers by missy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are the church. The structure you are entering called church is just an assembly hall for the church people. Stay doing good consider everything you do as if you are dedicating each thing you do to God that is best form of prayers. The Bible may not be able to help you if you read it alone at first. You may need someone to lead you to it. Sometimes it is better that did not read it that it may confuse you more. The most important thing is you do the right thing to yourself and to others. Do not worry too much. Hell is more likely to be near if you have fear, you become more vulnerable. Trust in God that He is there with you all the time. Never let guilt ruin your life.
2006-08-31 16:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You say you try to do good and you say your prayers--you are halfway there. Whether you go to church or not isn't going to get or keep you from heaven. Church is good for one get to be with people who believe as we do-it strengthens us and also taking Communion-the body and blood of Jesus Christ also gives us great spiritual strength. You should make time to read the bible -even if just a couple of pages a day-be honest there's time for that-even if you start with the New Testament for it tells of the life of Jesus Christ -how do you know to be a good Christian if you never read THE BOOK that like the Blueprint of how to do it.Knowledge is Power is Peace in One's Spirit. Read find out how much Jesus loved you,how He wants you to be and how little effort it really takes to be a Christian-means follower of Christ.
God look into your soul when judging you. Give yourself a advantage and read the bible and then maybe start once a month go to church and feel the joy. Bless You and have a happy life.
2006-08-31 16:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not this is good news. You will never be good enough to get into heaven. Isaiah said that "all our righteousness is as filthy ragd". When i think of a rag i think of a rag a mechanic uses or even a minstral cloth. Any and all you good is counted as nothing. You cant be good enough to get into heaven, thats why God made the way for us. It doesnt involve how much church or praying or anything else that we think will get us there. Eph 2:8-9 says we have to be saved by grace (getting what you dont deserve) through faith (believing without seeing) cause you cant do it by work so you cant boast. The thief on the cross turned to Jesus, once he did see He was the Son of God and in his own words proclaimed it to Jesus. Once Christ does wash you sin away, there is a change you know it, sence it, feel it, and because you stand on His promises you believe it. When the Holy Spirit is calling you to be saved then you know its time. We cant get saved any time we feel like it. Even then you have to build your faith through prayer and the word to strongly believe in your security in Him.
2006-08-31 17:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Airman_P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have good reasons to worry about going hell. First of all, you need to understand that heaven is not easy, I guess you know that and that's y u're worried. It's not impossible, but it's really difficult for anyone to live a godly life without these two things. I believe for me it's impossible. I pray and read my bible every single, not like i used to, but i see when I don't read my bible satan full my head with wrong thoughts that cause me to sin.
2006-08-31 16:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a Christian, that means that you need to believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, you believe that the Bible is the Word of God, that Jesus is the Son of God (actually God in nature), that Jesus lived a perfect life and died on the cross for our sins, and you need to ask Jesus to be your Savior.
Christians are not saved by how well they do... Christians are saved by God's mercy. If you keep on messing up all the time... welcome to being a human, as we all are. We all make mistakes, and there isn't something you can do to mess up you going to heaven. It's good for you to go to church, to read the Bible, to say prayers... they will all help you become closer to God and be a much better person and better off in life... but if you don't, it won't make you go to hell.
2006-08-31 16:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not about being good that gets a person to heaven. It is asking Jesus into your heart, and having a personnel relationship with Jesus. Church don't get you into heaven, but it helps you learn more about the Bible, you are with family (Mark 3:33, 35), It is a refuge, to get away from the busy world, It is a billboard for your life. As your neighbors see you go down to the church week after week they can tell what is important in your life. It honors Jesus, He gave His life for you, can you spend time with Him. Matt. 18:20 Where two or three are gathered in His name there He is in the midst. Heb. 10:25 And God has warned us not to forsake gathering with other believers. Not reading your Bible won't send you to hell, but God commands us in 1 Tim. 4:13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. The Bible tells us how to live for Him and serve Him. Believer who ignore the Bible will certainly be ashamed at the judgment. I am not condemning you, but God is the judge, and I have to ask you this. What if Jesus didn't have time to die on the cross for our sins? What if He decided He was too busy to think about us? Don't ignore Him, He laid His life down for you, and for all. Take care, and may God bless you. If you are saved you can't lose your salvation.
2006-08-31 16:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by salvation 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you have written here is common with a lot of people. Listen, if you have truly accepted Jesus Christ, God's Saviour, as your Lord, and have repented of your sins, you have become a new creation in the sight of God.
All Heaven rejoiced when you said I'm so sorry for the sins I have committed. Please forgive Lord Jesus Christ. Anoint me with Your saving oil and allow me to serve you for the rest of my life. Send me the Comforter to be a Lamp unto my feet.
Nothing in this world or in Heaven can change this. Now you must forgive yourself and live for God. Jesus Christ will soon come back and He is looking for His Bride. His Church. His Body of Believers. No more tears. Wipe your eyes now and come home.
The church you want to be a part of is the Body of Christ. His Bride.
The Father wants you to read His Word. His Word is Jesus Christ. John 1:1 says. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. God wrote this letter to you and you haven't even opened it yet. Go there now, anywhere and tell God how much you love Him and you'll find out just how much He loves you.><> May God Bless You.
2006-08-31 17:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by CEM 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God doesn't expect you to be perfect - He knows you better than you know yourself! As long as you continue to believe that Jesus is your Savior and have a relationship with God, you can know that you will be saved. Church gives you new insight to the Bible and God's teachings and allows you to be around lots of people who share your beliefs, but it's not a requirement. You don't have to read the whole Bible before you die either - just believe in what you do read with all of your heart and soul.
2006-08-31 16:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i extremely have worry following your question, i can not say in certain what there diverse ranges of Heaven are or if it extremely is ranges or what this is the in ordinary words reference i'm conscious of is two Corinthians 12:2 i understand a guy in Christ who fourteen years in the past became stuck as a lot because the third heaven. no matter if it became contained in the body or out of the body i do not understand--God knows. As for God in ordinary words putting with the Pastors and stuff this is not actual. God cares about all His human beings, if God would not favor to spend eternity with you God does not call you.
2016-12-06 02:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalms 46:5 Be still and know that I AM.
this is about all you need if your life is that hectic.
saying a prayer to something higher than your self is good enough
No you do have to not have to go to church . but they would like it ,especially if you became confirmed and baptized in one of the sects.. especially for burial purposes.
just read as much as you can understand at a time.
No you will not go there if you do not read it all.
2006-09-01 14:52:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋