god expects us to forgive people who hurt us in horrendous ways but where is his forgiveness when it comes down to believing in him. I mean at the end of the day there isnt any real hard evidence that he exists so how can he blame us for having doubts. Aswell as that i dont seem to see where his nice guy image comes from as he has many people living in fear if they dont follow his rules. Why must he destroy the earth and release many natural disasters and diseases like it says in the book of revelations. Maybe the fallen angel aka the devil may have a point and just didnt agree with all of gods dictatorship on how we should live our lives which surely makes the devil the good guy. i mean what has he really done that is that bad?
2006-09-21 12:01:28 · 17 answers · asked by the faceman 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When you reach your day of judgment, and you have disbelieved in God all the while, God will honor your choice to live apart from him by allowing you the dignity of living apart from him eternally.
If you go to him today and ask for forgiveness in humility and earnestness, he will forgive you. Ask him to remove your doubts, and he will do it.
It's available to you at any time. Instead of hanging on with whitened knuckles, throwing a temper tantrum about not being able to be forgiven by God, go to God and see if he doesn't forgive you. I mean, why wait? Just so you can continue to be baffled and angry? If your bafflement and anger is worth more to you than God's mercy, God will permit you to remain in it.
2006-09-21 12:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Satan destroyed God's perfect creation. As for having doubts, all christians get them, as for the fear of God, it's not the same kind of fear you would have of pain. It's a term used to amplify the need for tremendous respect. He will destroy the world and bring a new earth and a new heaven. If God doesn't do what He said He would do in Revelation, then He would be a liar.
2006-09-21 12:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
God does love us and is so patient with us. He is also a just God and will not tolerate being used and abused. He showers people with blessings and many ignore Him, reject Him and some even hate him. Yet, still He persists in His love in order to turn our hearts back to him. Many of the things you have mentioned are not only judgment on the wicked (God knows our hearts individually and knows who will and wont turn to Him in the end) but are wake up calls to those who have yet to turn to him. Unfortunately some peoples hearts are so stubborn and hard towards God that it takes disaster and despair for them to turn to Him. How could he allow those into His kingdom who dont want to know him? It is our choice whether we accept or reject God and thus are blessed with eternal life with Him or doomed to eternity without Him where evil and pain abounds. Hope you choose life! :)
Also in regards to forgiveness God asks that we treat others as we would like to be treated by God and by others. God forgives even the most horrendous offenses against Him if we turn from our sinful lives and back to him.
2006-09-21 12:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by angelvic_83 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
where in the hell does it say that you must forgive?
Jesus says that you must forgive only if the offending party asks for forgiveness (and this must be sincere)
You seem to have a lot of doubt/confusion. You need to study, study, study. Check out the skeptic's annotated bible. Read up on Jesus, Judaism, Islam, and Religious Studies. Discover the history of the books of the bible. Interestingly, you will discover that not all Christians include the book of Revelation in the bible. It certainly is an interesting read, but not high on list of possible outcomes if you ask me.
Some love to dwell on it. It was written for the Romans, not for us.
2006-09-21 12:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How is it you do not live in fear now of hell fire? If you are not saved then yes according to the bible you will live in hell for eternity. All you have to do is seek him and ye shall find him. He is not hidden. Look outside and question can a bang that could never have happened made all this that you see. A bang cannot happen unless something was there to make it bang. It takes faith for you to believe in that and its by that same faith that can show you Jesus.
2006-09-21 12:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sandy. Can you expect me to forgive you? Think about it, can you expect someone who doesn't know you, to forgive you? In the same way if you don't know God and you don't beleive in Him then how can you expect anything from Him. It stands to reason that if you are willing to open your mind and listen, and comprehend, then you shall reach salvation. May you be guided. Remember, guidance is there for those that seek it.
2006-09-22 22:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by Rico 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is just. We are all worthy of death and hell, which is why Jesus came to take our punishment. If you reject what Jesus has done, not only do you accept punishment for your sin, but also because Jesus took your punishment for nothing.
God will not give Eternal Life to anyone who is not loyal to Him. There is too much at stake. It is not enough to be baptised in water. It is not enough to be baptised in the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that there would be people who used the Gifts in His name who would not gain Eternal Life because they were disloyal to Him. He will banish others because they did not show mercy.
Those of us that are given Eternal Life will share in the power and authority of Jesus Christ. God cannot place this kind of power in people He cannot trust. Especially as they will be immortal.
"Love All, Forgive All, Show Mercy, Judge No-One"
2006-09-21 19:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by waycyber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forgiveness is believing. God asks us to forgive our fellow men and our reward is the kingdom of heaven. It is hard to forgive the person who has attacked and killed your child. Imagine the strength in a person who can do that! Imagine how much faith and love they have in their souls for HIM. That's what he is telling us. You have faith in HIM and you believe in HIM no matter what. I, and countless others, have asked for forgiveness for things that we have done. Believe in HIM and HIS word and you will know everything happens for a reason including the bad things. I see it as a test of faith when terrible things befall us as a people. Believe in HIM and have FAITH!
2006-09-21 12:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I tell you what . As an ex soldier, when you are under fire there are no unbelievers. No atheists in the trenches.What a bummer to die and find out there is a Heaven after all, and you aren't going there !
2006-09-21 12:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by Tracker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God has done so much for you, and you can't even see it. All you think about is yourself and why why why this or that. Why dont' you try being obedient to Him instead of rebellious. You who doen't go by God's rules are not intitled to any answers to any of your questions. God does not have to answer to you, but you do have to answer to Him.
2006-09-21 12:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋