and by christian views, specifically born again views, only true believers get in, does that mean approx. 66% of the world's poplutaion is doomed to hell.If so doesn't it seem like God wasted his time with people
2007-01-08 14:11:28 · 21 answers · asked by Philly Guy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We all have free will. If you choose to live a life which leads to Hell then you have doomed yourself to Hell by your own choice. People don't want to take responsibility for their own actions, so they try to blame God for their own choices that they make.
2007-01-08 14:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slight correction...2.1 billion claim they are Christian. I think it's safe to cut that number down to a 100 million or so...to be generous. I would say more like 90%+ of the world population is doomed to hell. Did God waste His time? I think not! God offers everyone a choice. Whether a person goes to heaven or hell, one thing is certain, justice will be served. It's called separating the wheat from the chaff. And it is gooood.
2007-01-08 22:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by JohnC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only God knows. I am seeing thousands come to Jesus in the past few months. Even today a friend told me that a Muslim family that just came to Christ and is heading to Turkey and need some help. The missionaries are busy in a lot of countries including China. We have satellite Christian programs and Christian radio, also discipleship teaching people how to start up churches in their villages and even Evangelists riding bicycles from village to village. A lot is going on that we don't even hear about. A lot of people will get saved during the tribulation period also.
2007-01-08 22:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Really, of those 2.1 billion, likely around 200 million are of the born again variety, as it's more or less an american phenominon that isn't really prevelant elsewhere, and less than half of the american christians are born again. So he wasted the effort on around 96%. Rather efficient God is.
Now really, I can't understand why anyone would want to worship any being that would cause billions to suffer intentionally, including for example the current Dalai Lama, which has ultimately saved the lives of hundreds of Tibbetans and speant his entire life helping people. It sounds rather malicious and arogant to me.
2007-01-08 22:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by yelxeH 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All those who profess to be Christians, will not be entering heaven. Only people who have given their hearts, their minds, and their will to Christ Jesus, will enter into His eternal glory.
Don't look to Christians, or Muslims, or Catholics, or Scientology. Don't look to mankind, period. Look to Christ Jesus and keep your eyes and ears on Him. As far as "wasting His time" as you say. God clearly says that "All the angels in Heaven, rejoice over one sinner who repents" How much rejoicing do you think there will be for 2.1 billion? Read Gods Holy Word, call yourself anything you want, just study His Word and accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. This is what makes God pleased.
2007-01-08 23:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes if the world blows up tomorrow i/3 will rapture and the other 2/3 will be blown to hell. OO
2007-01-08 22:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't know the percentages but according to the Bible the gate is narrow and the road less traveled and not all who claim to know Jesus is going to make it so it you care to factor that in the percentages could be much lower. Everything is not as simple as you might think but only God can know.
2007-01-08 22:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by djmantx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question, Everybody has to believe in something, I choose to believe the word of God, and he said in his word that the gate to heaven is narrow, does that mean the gate to hell is wide????guess so. I was raised a christian so its not hard for me to believe in him,but for others I guess its tuff to believe and humble yourself to him.
2007-01-08 22:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by music man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually 2.1 billion professing Christians..many are not.
"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
2007-01-08 22:19:44 · answer #9 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who knows the true figures. Anyone who quotes figures better know the basis and factual info behind it. Salvation is for everyone. The ones who don't receive it have themselves to blame.
2007-01-08 22:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋