if someone has made some mistakes but is an over all good person that gives lots of complements to god and jesus christ and has faith is there a good chance that person will go to heaven?
2006-10-25 14:23:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only way is through Jesus,,He paid the price for you..It has nothing to do with how good you are..It is by grace that we are saved not by works done..Although when you get saved we have to live by faith and works..It is because of His grace and mercy we can be all saved...
2006-10-25 14:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Man's fate is up to man, hence "Man's fate." But God makes sure you know both your options, and that you have the choice as well. In life, where you spend eternity is not determined by good works or deeds outweighing the bad, but rather realizing Christ actually died for YOU, and accepting the Gift of salvation He offers in turn for that. The reason Christ died for YOU is to give YOU a way back to God. Yes, you! Since we are born sinners by nature, God sent Jesus to pay the death price so that we may live eternally. This is like the "ultimate repentance" if that helps you understand. God's love is so great that no matter what you do, He will still love you. But God created hell for those who chose not to accept Christ. Build a relationship with Him, and follow the way He lived! If you have any further questions, feel free to e-mail me! May the Lord Bless You Abundantly!!!
2006-10-25 21:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by lordsavedme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY way to get to heaven is through acceptance of Jesus Christ. You must sincerely ask Him into your heart. You absolutely cannot get to heaven through good works. Paul speaks of this a lot in his letters to the churches. Try reading the New Testament. If you really are interested and want to talk some more feel free to write me.
2006-10-25 21:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by ms.melancholy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no one person who can give you a list of criteria to get to Heaven. However, if you're remorseful for your sins, and try to avoid repeating them, that's a step in the right direction. Faith in God is good too, but it really depends on how far you're willing to push that faith that also MAY determine your status. And most of us don't know how we'd react if we were asked to die for God. Perfectly natural. The best thing to do, is know God's Word and Christian Morality and act upon it positively. In my opinion I'd say you have a good chance to shake hands with St. Peter.
2006-10-25 22:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if that person is saved. You can be the best most sweetest person in the world, that helps people,etc.... not be saved and go to hell. You can be the meanest person who's an alchoholic (which is a sin) a drug adict (which is a sin), etc, be saved and go to heaven. I keep telling you people. If your saved you go to Heaven if your not you go to hell. Once saved always saved!!!! Saved when your 10 and murderer when your 20, still going to Heaven, but you will be judged and will have to pay for your actions. Little devil when your a child and saved at the age of 30, going to heaven.....Do you understand or not???
2006-10-25 21:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY way a person can go to Heaven is by believing in Jesus Christ, and accepting Him as Lord and Savior. Jesus said in John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes unto the Father except by me." Romans 10:9,10,13 says "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
2006-10-25 22:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by k-net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what is your definition of a "good" person. By which standard are you going by. Jesus said, "I am The Way, The Truth and The Life, no one comes to the Father but by me". Therefore you have define a "good" by God's standards, God calls them righteous. The ten commandments will help you do that.
2006-10-25 21:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by In-Vince-Able 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person believes in God and loves Him, has faith in Him, has a relationship with Him I believe they will go to Heavan. It's recieving Salvation actually. Ask forgiveness for your sins and pray and you will be Heaven bound!
2006-10-25 21:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie, you notice that the Christians are the only ones telling you that Jesus is the only way?
Non-Christians are telling you you're fine the way you are.
What do you think? If you were certain that you were OK the way you're going, would you have even asked?
Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one can come unto the Father, except by me."
Hope that helps.
2006-10-25 21:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? if you are an over all good person who admits your mistakes and tries to fix them, you're gonna get into heaven, no matter what those sanctimonious snots from the Myshitdon'tstink church tell you. In fact, there's a better chance of you getting there than many of the other kind.
2006-10-25 21:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only God can look inside someone's soul and determine if they are worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Asking this to a bunch of internet junkies serves no purpose whatsoever.
2006-10-25 21:28:08 · answer #11 · answered by mesquitemachine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋