If he thinks EVEN they are forgivable, why should an unbeliever or a skeptic who lives a decent life go to hell? Moreover, why should any sinner go to hell?
2006-10-07 09:56:29 · 14 answers · asked by skeptic 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus clearly speaks about this:
"He asked them, "Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because they suffered like this? Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die. What about those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them? Do you think they were worse offenders than all the other people living in Jerusalem? Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die." (Luke 13:2-5)
Unless a person repents, they stand condemned. As it is written: "Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God's unique Son." (John 3:18)
Ultimate forgiveness required the ultimate sacrifice. But the sacrifice means nothing until you apply it to your life. Just as the blood of the Lamb had to be applied to the doorposts of the Israelites in Egypt to prevent the angel of death from killing the firstborn, (Exodus 12:22) so too a person must apply the blood of the Lamb of Calvary to their lives to prevent eternal death.
2006-10-07 10:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're right. Also, in the Bible Jesus said, "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do." I believe that anyone who has lived a decent life will be rewarded. I also feel that believers (because ALL of them are sinners) who ask for forgiveness will go as well.
2006-10-07 10:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because God said so.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
2006-10-07 10:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, every sin is in itself a rebellion against God and His commandments. Jesus' blood is the only thing that will cleanse you from your sin. He payed the price so that you don't have to.
2006-10-07 10:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by G W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question. Jesus also said, "Love your enemy as yourself." Still hypocrites who pretend to follow Jesus are ready to become "Christian soldiers marching on to war".
Let's face it. Fundamentalists are the religion of the anti-Christ. Read their violent rants. Some of them even promote the idea of nuking whole countries. How embarrassing!
2006-10-07 10:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian, I salute the fact that you saw the movie through to its bloody end, and found the true love of Jesus Christ.
Salam Aliakum.
2006-10-07 10:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because that is what they want. By their fruit you shall know them. If they love sin more than God. They will not come to God for their salvation so he will not save them against their wishes.
2006-10-07 10:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They make it suit themselves, you should know that. They feel a certain superiority because they think they belong to an exclusive club. There is no hell, we all go to the same place.
2006-10-07 10:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They don't HAVE to, silly.
Forgiveness comes from God, JUST by asking--------wanting in your heart, for God to forgive you, not just using words.
2006-10-07 09:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
god gives everyone a choice to follow him or perish.only one thing is unforgiveable and that is blasfamy against the son.he will forgive you if you want to be forgivin.
2006-10-07 10:02:05 · answer #10 · answered by Kelsey C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋