God or me?
2007-01-19 16:29:52 · 25 answers · asked by ccrider 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God is the one who saves people but we have a responsibility to respond correctly to his gracious offer of salvation.
Romans 2:4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Hebrews 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, if you hear his voice, (8) do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness, (9) where your fathers put me to the test and saw my works (10) for forty years. Therefore I was provoked with that generation, and said, 'They always go astray in their heart; they have not known my ways.' (11) As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall not enter my rest.'" (12) Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.
2007-01-19 16:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are responsible for your salvation by the deeds you do or do not do, how you contribute to the world, and how you respect and love G-d.
No one but you can answer for your sins, or save you from them.
One must lead a positive life and be aware of those in need, lending a hand when ever possible, as we are all G-ds children.
One must follow the commandments set before us, and the rest will follow
2007-01-20 00:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by Loraine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God gives you the gift of salvation, but you are responsible for accepting it
2007-01-20 00:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by je t'♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God provided that Way of Salvation through Jesus. But it is your responsibility to accept it.
2007-01-20 00:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by lady_blu_iz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Combo. You cannot earn your salvation, so - God did his part by sending his Only Begotten Son to die for you.
You are responsible for answering His Gospel Message...getting Baptized and then "working out your salvation with fear and trembling".
2007-01-20 00:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims believe that mankind's salvation will result from the worship of God as "One" without equals or partners. Islam teaches us that we can pray directly to God without an intermediary and that no soul can bear the burden of another. The Qur'an teaches us that only God can forgive sins, punish or reward. The Qur'an also teaches us that the nature of humanity is good, and we did not inherit sin from Adam. Each soul comes into being free of sin and inclined toward goodness and is capable of doing good and unless taught against its nature, will incline toward good deeds. The teachings of Islam guide mankind back to our pure nature through knowledge of God.
2007-01-20 00:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God gives you the ultimate choice. You are responsible to make that choice to either receive the gift of salvation or to reject it..
2007-01-20 00:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God... but it is up to you to come to God as He prescribes.... if you do not you will not receive His free gift of Salvation.... you can not make up your own way or adopt some others "way" to God.... there is only One Way to God and that is The Way... If you do not find The Way you will never come to God. and you will not be saved... If you have questions concerning The Way to God you may email me... one honest question will receive one honest answer to the best of my ability... But... I can not lead you to God... nor can I say to you what God will do with you... that is between God and you. But I can answer some of the basic questions to get you started.
2007-01-20 00:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Romans 10:9-10 it is you
2007-01-20 00:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by son of God 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God offers salvation. You must take it, by repenting of your sins, and believing in His son.
2007-01-20 00:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋