The bible clearly dictates that those who accept Jesus Christ as savior and lord and trust in him whole heartedly are eternally secured. This is made possible by his death on the cross as a subsitute punishment for our sins. Now this raises a question in my mind, "Did Jesus die for only the elect or everybody?" considering that only the elect (those who believe in him) will be forgiven and have their sins washed away by his blood.
2006-10-24 06:55:46 · 24 answers · asked by parkofnoah 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's a deep question. Jesus died for everyone but only the elect get to enjoy the gift. Let me explain, say i have a party and I make a cake well my intentions was that the cake would be for everyone at the party, however for some reason only a few people actually take a piece cake. In this sense I made the cake for everyone but only the people who actually eat the cake get to enjoy it. It's their choice. This leads to the question about people who for what ever reason never saw the cake, let's say the were at the party but in another room. They never heard the announcement that we had cake in the room. That still does not change the fact that the cake was for everyone including them.
That's why important for the good news of Christ is spread so that more will know that the gift is there but its still up to them to accept the gift once they know about it.
Some people choice to reject the gift while unfortunately others never know about the gift, however that doesn't change that the gift was for everyone.
2006-10-24 07:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Almack 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Matthew 1:21 "his people" which are the israelites. Matthew 15:24 jesus says out of his own mouth that he was sent only for the lost of the house of Israel. Most dont understand John 3:16 you think that its talking about the whole world... but there is more than one definition of the word "world" in the bible look in the dictionary there are over 7 definitions of the word "world" and then when you go to John 17:9 christ says that he prays for them and Not for the world. The "them" are the israelites. So this clearly proves that he did not in fact die for everyone but for the israelites God's chosen people. Deuteronomy 7:6 proves that the israelites are God's chosen people and are above all people upon the face of the earth so not everyone is created equally. Amos 3:1-2 proves that he only knows Israel out of all of the families of the earth period. Therefore God is only dealing with the nation of Israel, to further prove this go to Psalms 147:19-20 he has not dealt so with any nation.
2014-02-15 18:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by Josh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, Jesus died for the world--which includes everyone. Unfortunately everyone does not believe that Jesus died for them.
I've read a lot of people saying "Jesus died for all but you have to accept him in your heart." Choosing, accept, asking Jesus in your heart may make sense to us. But the Bible clearly states that "No one can say 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit." I believe because the Holy Spirit has created that faith in me. I didn't choose Jesus. He chose me.
It's like Jesus wrote all people in the world a check for a million dollars. All people can do one of two things with their check. You can cash it because you believe the money is there, or you can throw the check away. Those who trust Jesus as their Savior are those who cash the check and believe that heaven is their inheritance. Those who don't believe in Jesus are those who through the check away--even though heaven is theirs as well.
2006-10-24 07:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by JH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your concept of Jesus accepting punishment in our place as complete atonement for sin is incorrect.
If that were the case, than no one would ever need to die anymore, and no one could ever again be sent to hell, faith or no faith.
Jesus died to make salvation possible for everyone, but not everyone will take up his offer, so we accept the fact that he died for many.
The net effect of his death was to free mankind from the domination of Satan, giving man the freedom to choose to repent of his sins, and faithfully follow Jesus.
Forgiveness followed immediately.
2006-10-24 08:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus died on the cross for every single person in the world! Isn't that awesome?! Read this verse from the bible:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
So you see?? That phrase above in the verse "whoever believes in him?" that means absolutely anyone and everyone can accept Jesus Christ as their savior! :-)
2006-10-24 07:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by GraceandMickey A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. Not everyone will seek out forgiveness, though. Read the book of Ephesians and note how we are chosen "in Christ." From the foundations of the world God chose all who would be "in Christ." "He is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance." God desires that all would choose to follow him.
2006-10-24 07:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "opt for" is used 2 diverse concepts, it speaks of anybody in the international who will Humble themselves, search for God and Son Jesus in the interest and turn from their wicked concepts. all of us can try this and be an element of th opt for. the different utilization is utilized to a time on the nd of the "Tribulation, previous to the "White Thrown Judgment. This speaking pretty about one hundred and 44,000 of God's pretty chosen for a particular job. yet no extra forgiven or kept than the different.
2016-12-05 04:32:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He died for everyone, but only those who receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior will receive eternal life.
2006-10-24 07:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Apostle Jeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elect will rule with Christ - the Balance of those for whom he died are 1. Those who will be subjects of his Kingdom Revelation 5:9,10 compare Psalm 37:10,11 2. those who will be resurrected. Acts 24:15
2006-10-24 07:03:20 · answer #9 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For everyone who chooses to take advantage of his suffering and death. His suffering and death was more than capable of covering every human being's sin though. Sometimes people love sin more than they love him so they do not go to him weather they know it or not that is what happens. It is usually the sin of Pride that keeps people from him. You know, nobody can tell me what to do--even God.
2006-10-24 07:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋