1 Cor 6:9 says that the unrighteous (ie unbelievers) will not inherit the kingdom of God. The unrighteous cannot inherit because they are not sons of God which believers are.
Gal 5:19-21 says that those who do the works of the flesh will not inherit the kingdom of God. Here believers who sin (ie engaged in the works of the flesh)
cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Believers who are sons of God are disqualified from their inheritance because of sins.
In Rom 14:17 Apostle Paul defines the kingdom of God to be righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
A believer who sins is not disqualified from going to heaven but he would not inherit the kingdom of God in the sense that he will not enjoy righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. I have consistently used the writings of Paul
to come to this conclusion. Any helpful comments, brothers and sisters in the Lord ?
2006-11-09 17:26:24 · 11 answers · asked by seekfind 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hold the belief once saved always saved
2006-11-09 17:45:40 · update #1
Our earthly body causes us to sin. When we die our spirit and soul leave our body to be with the Lord. So we do not bring any sin to heaven. Saul was not born again so his is a different story. God has judged our sins, past, present and future on Jesus on the cross and He will no longer righteously condemn us for our sins as this would be double jeopardy. Because of this, our sins committed even after our conversion will not cause us to lose our salvation which is a spiritual happening and not by works of the flesh..
2006-11-09 19:47:10 · update #2
Yes indeed.I was studying these issues myself.Here's my conviction.Justification is only by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and it is once and for all.Let God be true and man a liar.The transaction is done once and for all.The seal is done and no one can steal it from Christ.However,if you read the book of Revelation along with Daniel you will see that in the white throne judgement the believers in Christ and those who have rejected Christ will be separated by Christ himself like sheep is separated from goats.Which is a very sad thing and that is the reason why we Christians are supposed to be the salt of the earth and light.So we (The believers in Christ )escape the final judgement.But all is not over.Now starts the judgement of the believers---do we enter heaven with honour or in dishonour?That is question we all need to ask now.Imagine living the rest of our lives in dishonour.Do we have any crowns to lay at His feet as our worship in eternity or not ,or shall we go empty handed standing before the Lord,with our heads hanging in shame???That is why Paul refers our life on earth like that of an athelete---breasting the tape alone will not determine our award but whether we are following the rules applicable;if an athelete does not follow rules of the race then imagine after running the race and comming 1st only to be told publicly he is disqualified for the award.That is very sad indeed!!!There are many more illustrations from every day life given in the Bible from which we all can understand simply.I believe God did not give His Word to us to keep it as a secret,his love for mankind was made a public spectacle when Christ gave his life on the cross willingly (and yet the world rejects it so much tragecally!!)so that you and I and all those who believe may not perish but have everlasting life.We are now co-heirs with Christ, therefore we inherit the Kingdom of heaven, not because of our deeds but by the act of Christ on the Cross.He gave us the authority to His children therefore we will live with him in heaven after our life on earth is over.Capture the image of the scene of the rupture!!!Oh! Death where is your sting!!!It is so powerful.He loves people His creation that he does not want even one to perish but it is we who reject His salvation for mankind.Jesus is a thorough gentleman, he never forces His way into anyone's life.His love is for the asking only.His heart is to preserve. I love The Word of God because it is so alive and speaking to me even in this decade.I also trust that even as you seek the many question if you seek with all your heart He shall reveal it and The Truth shall set you free indeed.So the bottom line is whether we will enter heaven in honour or in shame?Amen.
2006-11-09 17:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by 666 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a toughy...I have to admit in my 19 years of life and 13 years of christian living, I have never thought of this. It is a good question, though. I will ask my dad when he's awake :). I don't really agree with the once saved always saved idea though...it just depends how you look on it though. For instance, I think that people who get saved once, yet are still in the worldly ways of things and do not live a Christian life are not technically saved; however for those who are saved once and live a christian life, they are saved. Everyone sins. We are all still human. This is the reason why God sent his son, Jesus, to die for us. Even when we make mistakes, God convicts us so we know we did wrong and so we can ask for forgiveness.
2006-11-09 17:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kaylin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
I'm assuming if you belong to Christ, the sinful nature has been crucified also, which would mean he is saying the same thing.
Saved = no sin (Christ crucified that) = inherit = going to heaven
Not saved = living in sin = not inherit = not going to heaven
It is a spiritual thing, not a physical thing that you can do something about it.
2006-11-09 17:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I inherited the kingdom of God when I put my trust in Christ. I will go to Heaven after my body dies, or at least after the Lord comes back to resurrect my body.
John Stott, a well-known Anglican author, talks about the "now" and the "not yet". Kingdom of God is "now". Heaven is the "not yet".
2006-11-09 17:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My own lay understanding of "inheriting the kingdom of God" is that it means being saved by Jesus. It's from that moment that we are "adopted" by the Father as His sons and daughters, so I think it's then that we inherit His kingdom. If my reasoning is faulty, I'd be grateful to hear about it.
2006-11-09 17:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would someone who goes to heaven not be allowed to enjoy righteousness? isnt that the whole point? if its once saved always saved how do you explain king saul from davids time? in the begining he had a heart for God, then lost it and became evil, and he never repented from a broken relaionship with God. he sought the help of a spiritualist and then commited suicide. to me once saved always saved is a trick from the devil to make people believe that is ok to sin after we repent, when the Bible clearly teaches that it is not ok
2006-11-09 18:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by norm s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Kingdom of God and Heaven are one in the same. To assume that a believer who sins will be allowed into heaven is to assume God is going to allow be sin in Heaven. There will be no sin in Heaven. If you have received Jesus Christ as your Savior and asked Him to forgive you of your sins but then you sin again and die without asking forgiveness of that sin you will not go to Heaven or inherit the Kingdom of God. We as Christians are not exempt to temptations or trials because of our salvation. Quite the opposite, we are usually tried MORE because Satan is trying to lead us away from God. He is trying to keep us out of Heaven. That is why the Bible says to "pray without ceasing" not only for ourselves not to be lead astray but to help lead others out of their sinful lifestyle so that they might inherit the Kingdom of God as well.
2006-11-09 17:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this statement coinside with each other and could really mean this. Now to get to heave one will have inherited the kingdom through obedience of his will.
2006-11-09 17:42:20 · answer #8 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No... It is not the same.....
Consider.... Some can go home.... but not all those who are in the family will inherit the house......
your sister,
Ginger
2006-11-09 17:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...heaven is external and koh is internal. but when you physically die they become one.
2006-11-09 17:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋