im a christian, but i sometimes wonder if god/jesus loved us so much they would let us go to heaven with them, even if we DIDNT have faith. can u shed some light on this?
2006-12-22 16:57:22 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heaven is the place prepared for those who are pleasing to God and submit to His will. I didn't say for those who are perfect or without sin. We are seen as righteous not because of our righteousness but because we have faith in the One who was perfect. His righteousness is credited to us.
So we become pleasing to God by having faith in Him.
Heb 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
NIV
From this I think we can see how God loves ALL mankind but will only reward those who please Him in their submission through faith.
2006-12-22 17:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by yagman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, being a born again Christian, I am taught to go by what the Bible says. God knows everyones heart. Without faith, God and Jesus are just not there.
How can you be a Christian if you don't have faith? This is what being a Christian is all about.
2006-12-22 17:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well when God first created Adam and Eve that is how it was intended. However, man sinned and therefore ever since Adam bit that apple we as humans have been born automatically sinners. Sin cannot be allowed into heaven because heaven is a perfect place where sin cannot exist. So, the only way we could be cleansed of our sins was if God sent Jesus Christ, His one and only Son, as an atonement and as a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and He lived a perfect life as a human being. He was the only one to ever live a perfect life and He was the only ONE that could pay for all of humanity's sins. He faced the same temptations, but never sinned even once. He was PERFECT. He ded for each and every one of our sins, and then He rose on the third day and sits at the right hand of God. If we confess to God our sins and believe in the name of Jesus Christ and that He died for our sins and rose again and accept him as our one and only Savior from hell then we are saved and enter into heaven. We confess our sins, accept Jesus as our Savior and repent and live to glorify God!!! How great is the Father's love that He would send His PERFECT Son to die for us lowly sinners.
May God bless you greatly and Merry Christmas!! :)
2006-12-22 17:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am a Christian and I have to tell you, I've had that question many times and what I have to tell you comes from the Bilbe itself. John 3:16 as you have probably read and if not look it up, says "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten
Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Faith is a definate and if you are questioning yours i suggest you go visit your church and talk with someone you think can help you. I hope you find what you're looking for in Christ and God Bless.
2006-12-22 17:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Lyssa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it comes down to the nature of God. Humans, christian or not, do not control this universe. God does. He set it up and maintains it. I know none of us deserves heaven but I also know that God loves us so much. He made it possible for us to go to heaven. If you beleive in God, then you must also believe what He says. That is that He desired that no one should perish. He offered us a promise that if we place our faith in Him, we could be with Him. We should believe in the "author" of promises. Ife we cannot believe in Him, then who can we believe?
2006-12-22 17:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are here on earth to enjoy the world God made for us. He said He is preparing a place in Heaven for us. When it is time, Only God knows who will go to heaven because only He knows our hearts.
John 14:2
In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
John 14:1-3 (in Context) John 14 (Whole Chapter)
2006-12-22 17:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well a true Christian would have faith so it wouldn't matter. But no one but GOD can say who goes to heaven
2006-12-22 17:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by cavigirl17 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello, God bless. God does love every one, no matter who you might be or their. What God doesn’t love is the sin. And about Heaven, yes God will win those who accept His son Jesuschrist as our Savior. And believe me, not only Christians Churches, but from many other Churches also.
2006-12-22 17:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by FlowMaster 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
not all christians are going to heaven, someone is going to inheirit the earth, as lords or kings, and being a conchian, i plan on ruling the sea right along with King Neptune and his Holy Rod, with in hand myself a Holy Conch Shell.
2006-12-22 17:15:05 · answer #9 · answered by DO YOU KNOW WHERE GARY IS? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds completely logical. If god and jesus are truly forgiving and compassionate, he/they will forgive a lack of faith which is sincere, even if mistaken. This is Pascal's Wager in reverse, by the way.
2006-12-22 17:00:58 · answer #10 · answered by HarryTikos 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋