I mean that is beyond anything this life could produce! burning in hell for ETERNITY!! that means neverending pain and suffering!!!...why are you not trying to save me christians..if you really believe shouldn't you be trying desperately to save me, even putting a gun to my head to make me confess my love for jesus if necessary. I mean that is beyond anything in this life: If you could save one person from suffering forever that would be worth the lines of millions. So which one is it?
1. you are too selfish to care.
2. you have your doubts about god.
3. you can't grasp the concept of eternity
I just want to know why I am not being 'helped' if they really believe that...Why are they not throwing all their evidence for him at me and forcing me to comprehend it at gun point?? About 90% of America is christian? Are there really that many evil, selfish people...or do they really believe that bolognie?
2006-10-21 15:49:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
*lives ;) ...hehehehehe
2006-10-21 15:50:01 · update #1
i'm not for encouraging them to be MORE aggressive in their evangelism...
but youre right.... i have been told by christians "when youre burning in hell, we'll see who has the last laugh"
2006-10-21 15:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First I want to say that there are a lot of christians that want to help you. I can answer why you haven't been reached before this but evidentialy somewhere along the line a seed has been sown otherwise you would not be asking about you eterninty. The next thing I would like to say is that no one can make you get saved even if I put a gun to your head. Accepting Jesus is a concious act that you have to make. Salvation is not received by doing something or going through some proccess is accepting the fact that Jesus came to the world and died for you inorder to make atonement for your sins. Trusting in what he did and what he did alone. Confessing you love for Jesus does not by your way to heaven. The Bible says that "God commended his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8" Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jesus has done everything for us all he asks is we accept what he did and trust in him. I believe that when we do this and learn more about him our love and devotion will grow. We will seek grow closer to him and live by his commandments. I don't know where you live but somewhere near is a church that wants to help you. I will agree with you that the so called church has grown cold in our attempts to reach the world but there are people out there trying to do it. If you need someone to talk to go to BBNradio.org and they have someone there that is waiting to hear from you. They also have the means to help you.
2006-10-21 16:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by friend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you're trying to elicit an actual response with this or not, but if so:
First of all, putting a gun to someone's head doesn't mean they're going to convert. Even if you did convert, that doesn't mean that your conversion through fear would be accepted by God. Being forced into saving your immortal soul seems a little silly to me... which is why the crusades are frowned upon.
Conversion happens in the heart. No one can force you to save yourself. It's not about throwing your responsibility in the face of another. Why haven't you sought out a deeper understanding of God? It seems to me that you're trying to find a reason to cast off your accountability on the hypocrisy of Christians.
I imagine if Christians HAD thrown it in your face, you'd be posting a question as to why they think they can change you. It's a constantly shifting argument, and in the end it's up to you. It is no one else's responsibility for the fate of your soul; you can't blame it on anyone else.
2006-10-21 16:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kat L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians cannot save you. They can only show you how to be saved. Being saved is your choice. Sooo...i'm a Christian. I'll tell ya how!
Every one of us on earth is a sinner. We have all done things that separate us from God. (Romans 3:23)
The penalty for sin is death. (Romans 6:23)
But God loved us so much, He sent His only Son Jesus to die in our place. (John 3:16)
Jesus died on the cross, then came back from the dead...He conquered sin and death!
So now, if we confess that we are sinners, accept Jesus' gift of forgiveness, and invite Him into our lives, we can be saved. (I John 1:9, Romans 10:9)
So there ya go. That's how you can become a Christian. But Christianity isn't just a religion, or 'fire insurance'. Jesus offers so much more! A relationship with Him will not only affect your eternity, it will affect your life here and now. And it's amazing.
There's too much evidence to go into on this. But if you really want to know, try reading A Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. Or Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Or, best of all, the Bible..start with the book of John.
I'm praying for you. I can't force you to become a Christian...that's God's job...and He's ready and longing to if you'll ask!
2006-10-21 16:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do care, as a Christian, I would love to help you save yourself, but are you going to listen? The truth is being brought right to your door, and have you even bothered to listen?What bologne are you talking about, have you even acually looked into it, well I must agree with you to a point though, 99% of it is Bolognie, what is being taught in Christendom, and especially the burning in hell forever part, that is a lie from Satan, in, an effort, to smear the Good name of God the Almighty, But 1%is truth, and onlythe truth truth comes to your door with the good news of the kingdom of God. So if you really want to find the truth of how you can be saved, and get the real life, then, listen, when it comes, to your door, and ask questions and you may really learn the truth, only the truth has all the answers from the Bible,and therefore comes to your door, but, does not, expect for you to come to it, no, God has commanded, that his truth is brought to you, and only the people who have the truth, will bring it to your door, to try desperately to save you, but they cannot drag you and force you to listen, as ultimately the decision has to be yours, you have to be the one, to decide, if you want it, or not, but you along with all humankind, have the opportunity to have a chance to be saved, that is why God, commands his followers, to go out, to people, and, take the truth to them, so that anyone who wants to get saved from this miserable system of things, and get a chance ,at life, that is enjoyable and happy, what more can you ask for? Go ahead and ask, but do not declare all Christians to be the same, because although the majority are, 1% are very different and they are being persecuted for that, difference,and for coming to your doors!!!!!!!They will not tell you that you will burn in hell forever, being tortured forever, but how you can have a happy fulfilling life to enjoy forever that is the truth that the Bible teaches, Just for a peek of this, look up these sriptures below in the source list Peace be upon you Brother/Sister
2006-10-21 16:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by deeva4444 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one should hold a gun to your head and MAKE you confess Jesus as your Savior. It is a choice. Faith is by your own freewill. God doesn't want you to choose Him if it is not your desire or need or choice. He doesn't MAKE you follow Him. You have to believe and choose to follow Him yourself. Would you want someone to love you and follow you because they were MADE to love you ....maybe by a gun to their head????? Of course not! Whosoever believeth in HIM shall not perish....but have everlasting life. Read it. Live it. Believe it.
If you want help, ask for it. Every Christian in the world cannot be your witness. And many Christians are not mature in their walk with the Lord yet and don't know how to witness....but they can plant a seed and let God do the rest....just having a Christian as a friend or coworker or neighbor or relative or spouse...can be a way God plants a seed and watches it grow.
Love to you....xxoo
2006-10-21 15:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by lucy p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is why there are Muslims on this earth. First they talk to you, then they think it is right to lay a tax on you, if you still do not convert to their way of thinking they cut your fingers off. Finally if you still refuse they will behead you. So give it a little while till the Muslims take over the world and you will get your wish. Otherwise you simply ask Jesus into your heart and be sincere. One other thing, you apparently do not read a lot. Try doing a little research on what you call bologna.
2006-10-21 16:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that YOU don't care whether you burn in hell for eternity. And you missed one:
4. Putting a gun to your head wouldn't convince you of anything, but it would make our witness worthless. We'd look like Muslims.
5. Only God can change your heart. All we are authorized to do is provide information
6. Free Will.
2006-10-21 15:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, how are you doing? If you really want eternal life with a loving and caring God... all you have to do is pray and ask Jesus to take you, all of you...and be your lord....His spirt will come inside of yours and live there as a guarantee...
I do care, i dont want you to refuse Jesus and pay the price later.
The reason why humans will suffer after death if they dont take Jesus as lord is because Jesus is the only way back to God. He came down to earth as Jesus, but was God also and died so he could make a way for you to live.
The christian life is not about avoiding bad things or good things, or changing. Its about Jesus, who loves you very much and wants to be everything to you and give you a peace and sence of worth you have never experinced before.
if you want it, its yours... Say out loud, " Dear Jesus...take all of me....I'm yours...come into my life and be my lord forever, your are the way, truth and life" If you do this and mean it, in your heart.. you will be forever free.
Take care......
2006-10-21 15:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Vinelife 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From your very eloquent question, it is obvious to me that you already have the facts about Heaven and hell. God doesn't force anyone to believe, He offers you choice. I think you are a very special person, and it would sadden me to think that, with all the information you already have, and with your level of intellect, you would choose hell, but the choice is yours to make. By the way, I believe God would know the difference between a sincere confession and a forced, phony one, therefore, the gun to your head isn't an option. Take care, dude. Make your choices wisely.
2006-10-21 16:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are these your true motives? To glean all sorts of attention in the hopes that people will gather 'round you, muster all their might, and try to save you?
People can't save you, brother. But you are ignoring the fact that people have been carrying the message to you, and you have been not only refusing to accept it but also insulting the messengers and God himself.
People don't do everything to save you because people CAN'T. See here, in John 6:44: "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day." People are powerless over your salvation. God is the one in charge.
I suggest, if you wish to be saved from an eternity of separation from God, that you seek him in earnestness and humility.
2006-10-21 15:55:13 · answer #11 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋