Isn't Christianity great?
2006-12-16 04:39:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No it's rubbish if you really are a scumbag then i hope someone takes exception too you.
2006-12-16 04:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by mrhoppy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to read the Bible. There is a point to where God will turn you over to a depraved mind.
Also you may not get that chance to ask for forgiveness before you die. God knows the intents of the heart. If someone thinks they can live like hell and just say Lord forgive me without meaning it, you're on shakey ground. God does not want any of us to perish, but God knows the heart. Denying His Son Jesus is the way to hell.
2006-12-16 12:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the entire concept wrong. All have sinned. But in order to receive forgiveness, it's not just a matter of asking for it. You have to truly believe that Jesus died on the cross for you sins and accept the free gift of salvation. In doing so, you will repent (turn away from) sin. Does that mean you will never sin again? No, because we are human and we fail. But, when you sin, you'll know it and you will be out of fellowship with the Lord God Almighty - in order to be restored to fellowship with Him, forgiveness must be asked for, sincerely. Just believing doesn't do anything - Satan believes in God. I had a pastor once who said being saved and believing are 12 inches apart - from your brain to your heart.
2006-12-16 12:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asking for forgiveness implies being truly sorry. You didn't seem to imply that in your Question. Yes, a person can ask forgiveness before they die but who knows when they're going to die? It really isn't a good plan.
2006-12-16 13:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not how it works. You first of all have to believe in God and believe that Jesus came and died for your sins. You cannot just sin on purpose with the idea that oh well i can sin now and God will forgive me later so it doesn't matter. Don't expect Him to just forgive you when you don't really mean it. What you said is not what Christianity is.
2006-12-16 12:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Asking for Forgiveness, does not negate you from paying for your debts to others. All the wrong-doing we commit we must payback, to those who we have wronged. Forgiving yourself, and becoming humble is the first step. You are never exempt from doing wrong, not matter how much faith, or how much you change your ways, you must repay your debts. It is a learning process of evolution. There is no "get out of jail free card", you must make amends.
2006-12-16 12:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Carioca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Christianity IS great. We serve a Merciful and Forgiving God.
2006-12-16 12:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not just saying the words. God knows the difference. A person must repent and ask God for forgiveness with not just words, but with his heart, his soul and his spirit. He must mean it and feel it with every part of his being...there's a difference is just saying something to say it and feeling something within you change.
2006-12-16 12:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just accept Jesus now. You are asking this question cause you are under condemnation. You deserve the joy of Jesus in your heart. Did you know that Jesus died on the cross for your sins? Did you know that if ONLY you had accepted him in creation he STILL would have done this for just you?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
2006-12-16 12:57:58 · answer #9 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What happens if you don't know you're getting ready to die, like a car accident and killed instantly, too late then. And if you do accept christ as lord and savior do it with a sincere heart instead of the foolish heart you have right now.
2006-12-16 13:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by SuperSkinny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Christ is great. There is no limits to what God can forgive, if you truly repent, ask for forgiveness and turn from your sins. Don't try putting human limits on God's Grace.
2006-12-16 12:47:22 · answer #11 · answered by Cylon Betty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋