Anyone who is well versed in the Bible knows the Bible speaks out of both sides of its mouth. We can find verses to support both sides of any argument. There are verses sending people to hell and verses that say everyone is going to heaven (examples below). Given a choice, which doctrine would you prefer to believe?
Rom 5:15 - 21
1Jn 2:2
1Cor 15:22
Eph 1:10
1Jn 4:14
Col 1:20
2Cor 5:15
Jn 17:2
Jn 12:32
Jn 1:9
2006-11-20 12:47:25 · 17 answers · asked by johnatplayct 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
here and now is heaven - if more people believed that the world would look differently to you
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2006-11-20 12:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by -skrowzdm- 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'd prefer to believe you are interested in learning how to do more than proof-texting. I recommend you consider reading things in context. Yes, the Bible can seem contratictory and some things are just plain incorrect. What you are doing is similar to picking the vowel/consonent of choice in each of your lines to make up words discrediting what I would hope is a sincere search.
God's speed.
2006-11-20 20:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interestingly enough I'm pretty well versed in the Bible and have never found it to "speak out of both sides of its mouth".
I checked some of your verses and you spoke out of context, or the verse given had nothing to do with either "argument".
So I'll just go with James, who said "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."
Since your wisdom is none of that, I'll just move on :)
2006-11-20 20:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we all deserve a second chance. Everyone makes mistakes but some people make greater ones then others. I hope we all do go to heaven because if not i've got a first class ticket to hell.
2006-11-20 20:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be cool if everyone made it,this world would be at more peace i would assume,however whether or not that will happen i do not know, i am catholic so i don't really believe the once saved always saved concept or being born again is sufficient enough etc....i wouldn't want anyone or condemn anyone to hell for their actions,i'll leave that to the lord and see what happens.
2006-11-20 20:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it would be nice if everyone went to heaven but it is based on their belief in Jesus Christ and unfortunally A lot dont make it to heaven. Theres only two choices....heaven and hell...thats that
2006-11-20 20:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by conniecatalina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's no my choice, but I doubt it would right to have non repenting sinners go to heaven, people would think there's no point in behaving and they can do anything they want... hm. So that's why peopel don't want to believe in God. Won't they be surprised.
2006-11-20 20:50:03 · answer #7 · answered by double v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will skip the reading and say, "I would like everyone to go to Heaven." God can fix anyone and anything that's broken, plus they know not what they do.
2006-11-20 20:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about all the doctrine but if all went to heaven there would be as much crime and hate as on earth.A blind person can see that.
2006-11-20 20:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by Douglas R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be easier to answer this question if perhaps I knew what it was LIKE in heaven
2006-11-20 20:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋