I will not accept that all non-Christians go to Hell, to me this does not seem like anything close to the realm of what Jesus would teach, and I am sure he will give those a chance to find the truth. I can, however, accept that Jesus was the son of God, and give him power over my life.
2006-12-13 16:20:24 · 37 answers · asked by James 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why would anyone want to convert to that filthy religion.
2006-12-13 16:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋
He does give us all a chance to find the Truth. This chance is done throughout our lifetime. But once we die and our bodies are gone, it's our soul that faces Jesus for judgment. There is no chance after that, so we have to seek the Truth while we are alive on earth. Jesus clearly states that non-believers will perish. If you believe in Jesus, that He is the Son of God, then you have to believe His words to be True, thus believing that non-believers will perish in eternal fire. You can NOT be a half-Christian, a third-Christian, a tenth Christian, you have to be a 100% Christian to be a real, true Christian. Jesus of course can forgive but then you must repent, acknowledge that you did wrong and will never do it again.
2006-12-13 16:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been given some mis understanding of The Truth of The True Christian Faith...You can not make up your own way to God... God made the rules and if you do not play by God's rules you will not find The Way to Him.
All who come to God in The Way God prescribes will receive His free gift of Salvation and will become of The Body of The Church of which Jesus The Christ is The Head. Those are the ones of TheTrue Christian Faith. Only those of The Church will enter Heaven.
I accept email questions concerning the basics of The True Christian Faith. one honest question receives one honest answer to the best of my ability
2006-12-13 16:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you’ve been a Christian for very long at all, you probably understand that the truths of the Bible can get pretty complex. After all, the Bible is a really long book. God is amazing and infinite. Human beings are incredibly complex. And history covers a very long time. With dozens of Christian denominations, hundreds of splinter groups, a bewildering array of cults, and thousands of books about Christianity, you may wonder if it is a bit too complex. At its core, Christianity is very simple. As an effort to get back to the basics and reiterate the principles of Christianity, here are the five components that form the bedrock basis of Christianity. They are beautifully complex, but wonderfully simple. They are the fundamental principles of Christianity. The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant Word. Christianity starts with the Bible. We have no other source for our faith than God’s Word. We call it the “Word,” because God spoke it—“inspiration.” Since God wrote the Bible, we can be confident that it is totally free from any error in its original form. That’s a book worth believing in, and that forms the most important of the principles of Christianity.
2016-05-23 23:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are justified in your belief. I also don't tlhink that God sends all non-christians to hell. Christ said that in my father's house are many mansions. Paul taught about bodies celestial and telestial. It would be hard to belive in a just as well as merciful God who loves his children would send good people (though not a christian) to hell. There will however come a time when all men, both living and those past on, shall bow and acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, the son of the living God.
2006-12-13 17:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by kcyesye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James, good question. The Bible, in fact, Jesus Himself, said,
"I am the way the truth and the life, no man cometh to the father but by me."
Yes, most other religions, especially Jews, could go to heaven if they would follow every single word of THEIR Holy Scriptures. You see, the problem is, no one can! That's why Jesus had to come. He came not to start a new religion. The world already had plenty of religions. He came to open a way to heaven by paying the way for those of us who do not size up to the commandments of our Holy Scriptures, all Holy Scriptures, any Holy Scriptures!
That's why I am a Christian, and that's why I believe everyone should be: because all other religions teach that we have to work our way to God. Only True Christianity explains that God through Jesus the Messiah reached down to us, and paid the price of sin for those of us who would simply appropriate His payment to cover the debts we owed (for our failure to obey His commands).
This appropriation is by faith in His death on the Cross.
2006-12-13 17:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Emmaean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be okay and if it is not, once Jesus starts leading your life, I think he will guide you to what is truth and give you understanding. Accepting Jesus is the first and most important condition of salvation. Accepting Jesus is the only way to receive his gift of salvation, the rest he teaches you at his will.
Do you understand that being a Christian is not a Religion - being a Christian is acceptance of Jesus and letting him lead your life, establishing a relationship with Jesus. Christian = Christ Like
2006-12-13 16:23:58 · answer #7 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus states that "He is the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father but through Him."
If you are willing to surrender to Christ and you acknowledge that He is infallible and honest, then His words must follow suit. This being the case, He is the one that has made this claim. To deny His words is to deny at least a part of Him. Christ did not give us that choice. We can either accept all of Him or none of Him, not just part of Him.
2006-12-13 16:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is merciful. All we can do is trust in him. There may be circumstances where the Lord will exercise his great mercy on a non-believer, but who knows? This is part of the mystery of the Lord. There are things beyond our understanding. The Bible promises salvation by claiming Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Trust in this and keep your faith strong. God Bless YOU!
2006-12-13 16:51:28 · answer #9 · answered by PZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving your life to Jesus is a start. The rest comes as the Holy Spirit moves into your life and takes over. God Bless
2006-12-13 16:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by melissa s 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Its not that, if you believe theres a God son and the Holy Spirit then you are a Christian no matter what because you believe!
The thing that get syou to heaven is accepting Christ has your Lord and Saviour! thats the only way!
2006-12-13 16:29:10 · answer #11 · answered by Gdschild 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋