My grandpa is going to die and i don't think he believes in God. I'm scaried that he won't go to heaven. Its hard to get through to him because he refuses to listen to any thing religious. How can i tell my grandpa about Him and make him believe? do you have any good bible verses?
2006-09-01 09:33:12 · 52 answers · asked by the ocho 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know who you are or how old you are. But your Grandpa probably loves you and you love him . That is the most important thing that you need to know and that's all he needs to have . Enough said, you do not have to push anything onto a dying man .Believe me your question is based on fear . Just love your Grandfather , no need to push Bible verses onto him . Just enjoy loving interactions with him , it's best to let people die in peace rather than be left with a feeling that you stressed him out trying to change him with Bible verses because of your belief in fear . The key here is just LOVE him , that's all .
2006-09-01 10:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by orangibloom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You cant make him believe. What makes you so sure there is such a place as heaven. If there is n God is so forgiving and amazing your grandpa will go there. and if a god turns down one of his people that he created what kind of god does that make him eh!? n if a god turns people down n stuff without a chance i dont no whether id rather go to heaven or not. I no what its like noing your losing someone and searching n hoping theres something after death and its so difficult because no one nos the answers hunneh. just say a prayer for him. did you no some people believe that once you die you go bk to a time in your life when you was most happiest...maybe thats true think bout that instead of rejection of heaven.
2006-09-01 09:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will pray that your grandpa will come to know the Lord in his final days. Although he may not be willing to listen right now, keep telling him how much God loves him, and how much you want to help him make his peace with God.
Here are some verses!
"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3 v 3.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life thorugh Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6 v 23.
For whosoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10 v 13
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3 v 9
Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and He with me." Revelation 3 v 20.
Jesus said "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. John 11 v 25-26
Behold, now the is the accepted time; behold NOW is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthains 6 v 2
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1 v 9
2006-09-01 09:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to your Grandfather:
He must hear the gospel, believe what he has heard, repent of his past sins, confess that Christ is the Son of God, and be baptized for the remission of his sins.
If you don't know this, then you need to take heed and think of your own soul now, before you are in the same place in your life as your Grandfather.
Also, the young die too.
The scriptures for these steps are:
Acts 15-7
Mark 16:15-16
Acts17-30
Romans 19:9-10
Acts 2:38
2006-09-01 09:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rhonda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell your Grandpa how you feel and that if this is the last chance you have to speak to him you want it to be about his eternity....
Use the verses and ideas that were given to you in the LONG answer earlier (I was going to do that, but he beat me to it lol)
Most of all, pray, pray pray before you even approach him for God to give you the opportunity to speak to your grandfather, and to convict his heart and allow him to see that he needs salvation. Don't ever give up... if in that last conscious moment he chooses to believe, that's all it takes - keep praying, keep witnessing and believe that he will find salvation. You can use the Romans Road too, Romans 3:23, 6:23 John 3:16 are good verses. Blessings and praise for your obedience!
2006-09-01 09:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by heartforhelping 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion is one of those things that cannot be forced upon people. Belief has to come from within...once a person come to a realization of a higher force and meaning in life. My personal approach is more of action than that of verse. All major religiions are attempts at helping humans live a more meaningful and happy life and a major theme in all religions is that of COMPASSION! I would say Jesus himself did more preaching through his actions, more than words.
Sister, do remember that we can always pray for your granpa (never underestimate the power of prayer). The omniscient God knows your grandpa more than anyone else and so just pray for your grandpa, and leave the rest to God!Just be there for him and try to bring God's compassion and love to him through your actions more than forcing bible verses on him.
Prayers sent
2006-09-01 09:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by spiritworld 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can't make someone believe in GOD, but you can pray the prayer of Salvation with your grandfather, which will give him the opportunity to admit he is a sinner and to ask for forgiveness. See that's the key thing once he admits he is a sinner and asks for forgiveness, God will forgive him of all his sins and he will be made whole, which will guarantee him a place in heaven. You can save his soul, just have faith. I am praying with and for you. Scripture is good, but speak from your heart because its evident that you have a personal relationship with GOD, he should be able to see it through you. Talk about your experiences or things you remember your grandfather did with you when you were younger and watch how his spirit will lift and his demeanor change because of memories of good times and even share things that hurt you for it will make him aware of his faults and he may just ask for forgiveness. Remember once he asks for forgiveness than have him to seal the deal by asking God for forgiveness.
2006-09-01 09:46:55 · answer #7 · answered by Ladijaye 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please read my answer to the end... it gets more encouraging the further you read...
You can't "make" someone believe in God. God gave every one free will. "Making" someone believe in God is like "making" someone love you... its supposed to be a choice. God tells us to tell others about His love, but it is never our responsibility to "make" someone love God. It is God's work to draw the person and the person's choice to respond.
Since everyone is different, I think the best idea would be for you to seek God directly and ask His wisdom how he wants you to witness to your grandpa. In James 1 God promises that if you lack wisdom, just ask and He will give it to you. Ask God to direct you just exactly what he wants you to do. The Bible says that "My (God's) sheep hear my voice. So God will speak to you directly. Pray in the Holy Spirit and then listen in your mind for God to speak in your heart. You may just hear a few words, but whatever He says do it. Also read the Bible and look for God to speak to you through His word, especially verses that just jump off the page at you. Ask God to speak through His Word. He will
God bless. I prayed for you.
2006-09-01 09:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by openheaven 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is very loving what you are worrying about.
Please have my sympathy on your loss.
This is your Grandpa's decision.
Rest assured, though, that God is All-Knowing, and when He created your Grandpa, God knew that your Grandpa was going to be this way.
God accepted your Grandpa the way he is because He created him the way he is.
So, don't worry, hell is a fictional place, and your Grandpa is exactly what He knew and expected him to be.
Your love will carry him to Heaven, anyway...someone who is so loved by you could not possibly go anywhere else.
2006-09-01 09:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
He probably will not listen to Bible verses, but maybe you can get him to say, "GOD, Forgive me for my sins". Or maybe ask him to repeat you, one word at a time, example: Grandpa say "Forgive", and he says it. Then say "Me", and he repeats it. The last word for you to say is GOD, and hopefully he will repeat that as well. Now say Grandpa, do you remember all the words, put them in a sentence for me, will you do that Please.
Good Luck.
2006-09-01 09:48:02 · answer #10 · answered by Excel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋