Let's say that jesus was god incarnate, as that seems to be the common Idea that is the basis of this statement.
God is described as omnipresent, meaning he's present in every cubic centimeter of the universe. So isn't it a little silly to invite him into your heart, as he's already there? (like it or not).
That's like inviting somebody into the room in which they are sitting.
Did I misinterpret this phrase?
2007-01-28 13:58:12 · 23 answers · asked by Ambiguity 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, I wouldn't put it that way. When a person says that, he may mean that he wants the teachings of Jesus to influence what he does in life. After all, the heart is said to be the seat of motivation.
By the way, Jesus is not God incarnate; he is the Son of God. John 10:36
2007-01-28 14:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The whole concept of sinner's prayer - inviting Jesus into your heart - is not Biblical and was human tradition invented about 100-200 years ago.
Besides, Jesus Christ is not God incarnate, but the Son of God...there is only One True God - God the Father - and One True Lord - Jesus Christ
2007-01-28 14:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little misunderstanding here. Before asking Jesus into your heart your heart is full of sin and completely separated from God because of it. Jesus first needs to forgive you your sins first and then enter your heart. God cannot co-exist with sin. He's Holy.
2007-01-28 14:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is was alittle tragic for the silly person who made the comment about the titanic "Even God himself couldn't sink this ship"
Boy wasn't that silly person wrong, cuz God did just that!
He will linger around in hopes you will invite him into your heart. So no it is not silly!
2007-01-28 14:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, God is omnipresent and can be with many at time, through the Holy Spirit, Yet he don't control you or I. He has given us a free will to allow him in or out of our lives. He will never do anything to you without you allowing him or asking him.
2007-01-28 14:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by stephan s 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It comes from this passage where Jesus is speaking to people in the church at Laodicea who were not really saved.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
If you feel like Jesus is knocking at the "door of your heart" then He asks that you let Him in. It's figurative language of course.
2007-01-28 14:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by Martin S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you misinterpreted this. God may be everywhere, but unless you are a Christian, and you have put your faith in Christ repenting of your sins, then Christ is not in your heart. Jesus does not come into our hearts until we invite him in.
2007-01-28 14:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a little, Asking him into your heart, is giving him a place to sit in the room where he is already standing. It's acknowledging that He is the Lord of your life and that you are choosing His will for you life instead of your own.
2007-01-28 14:04:10 · answer #8 · answered by motroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you did.
Inviting Jesus into your heart means you follow Him.
You accept Him as your Lord and Savoir.
Than you study the Bible to get all the joy and benifits from following him.
2007-01-28 14:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think where you are missing it is that you are thinking 'physically'. What you are doing when you ask God into your life is surrendering your will over to him. You acknowledge him and give him permission to become a part of you. His Spirit is then considered living in you, and you are changed according to his will as you continue trusting him.
2007-01-28 14:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋