Please, if you can't be bothered to watch the 9 minuet video, don't answer my question.
http://godisimaginary.com/video1.htm
2006-12-22 16:42:11 · 7 answers · asked by skeptic 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I watched the video.
No this is not true, it's taken out of context.
He's breaking it down too literally as actual stipulations to get into heaven. He has to apply the entire bible, otherwise he contradicts himself.
An example of this, is when he spoke of Step #2 I believe he said "Sell everything??"
These words were prompted by the reaction of a rich young ruler upon being told by Jesus: “Sell all the things you have and distribute to poor people, and you will have treasure in the heavens; and come be my follower.” (Lu 18:22, 23) That rich young ruler was under obligation to help needy fellow Israelites. (Pr 14:21; 28:27; Isa 58:6, 7; Eze 18:7-9) But his unwillingness to part with his material possessions, using these to assist others, and to devote himself to being a follower of Jesus Christ blocked his gaining entrance into the Kingdom of the heavens.
Christ’s followers, however, were not to reduce themselves to a state of poverty and then depend upon others for support.
Rather, they were to work hard so they would be able to care for their families and also have “something to distribute to someone in need.” (Eph 4:28; 1Th 4:10-12; 2Th 3:10-12; 1Ti 5:8)
They were to be content with sustenance and covering, not striving to become rich. Any who made material pursuits of prime concern were in danger of becoming involved in dishonest practices and losing their faith because of neglecting spiritual things.
NOW, I suppose your question now is Can you get into heaven?
Jesus told people about God’s Kingdom and eventually introduced himself as the King of that Kingdom.—Matthew 4:23; 21:4-11.
While on his earthly ministry he:
He also performed many miracles.
He healed the sick.—Matthew 9:35.
He miraculously fed the hungry.—Matthew 14:14-22.
He even raised the dead.—John 11:38-44.
These miracles show what kind of things Jesus will do for mankind as King of God’s Kingdom. Well, this kingdom is a heavenly one, in which Jesus will reign. Who will be there with him?
Do you remember how King David had made Jerusalem the capital city of his kingdom? Jesus explained that God’s Kingdom would not be on earth, but in heaven. (John 18:36) That is why the Kingdom is called “heavenly Jerusalem.”—Hebrews 12:22, 28.
Jesus outlined the laws that those who would be subjects of the Kingdom would have to obey. These laws are now in the Bible. The most important laws were that people should love God and love one another.—Matthew 22:37-39.
Jesus also revealed that he would not be alone in ruling his Kingdom. There would be humans chosen to go to heaven and rule there with him. (Luke 12:32; John 14:3) How many would there be? Revelation 14:1 answers: 144,000.
If only 144,000 go to heaven to rule with Jesus, what can the rest of mankind hope for?
The Bible says: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29.
Those who will live on earth forever are called the “other sheep.”—John 10:16.
So there are two hopes. There are 144,000 invited by Jehovah God to go to heaven to rule with Jesus Christ. But millions of others (referred to as the great crowd) have the sure hope of living on earth forever as subjects of his Kingdom under much different conditions—Revelation 5:10.
To dispell and Clarify Myths about Death, and Heaven and Hell go to: http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002...
2006-12-22 16:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's correct in that, if the bible is really the word of god, he's a poor writer. The bible is filled with inconsistencies.
But... People believe what they want to believe. So, the pick and choose the passages that appeal to them, and ignore the ones that don't.
yes- I've watched the video, and a number more from that web site.
2006-12-23 00:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by Morey000 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Watched your STUPID video so may I answer?
First God is NOT Jesus and Jesus IS NOT God. They are in union with one another, but are two very separate people.
The only ones that are going to heaven are the anointed 144,000 thousand. The rest will be here on earth.
Your video is incorrect on many things. Boy Satan sure does get aggressive in his last days!
2006-12-23 00:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by GraycieLee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way that guy is a dumb piece of ****....
he has no idea what hes talking about...
Its almost funny....
and no not only will the annointed 144,000 go, every believer on the face of the earth will!!!!
DOnt believe that jahovas witness garbage...
2006-12-23 00:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron T 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Heaven
2006-12-23 00:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by Barabas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
these steps are correct and thats why jesus gave his life for our sins
2006-12-23 00:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Chelsey m 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
according to the bible it is correct...
2006-12-23 00:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by funaholic 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋