Forgiveness, is reliant on the actions of the one seeking it.
That is to say, the sinner can not repeatedly commit the smae sin an d expect forgivness. He must pray for forgiveness, and then act in harmony with those prayers. To be in harmony with the prayer, is to learn to not repeat the sins over and over.
Jesus taught us the empowerment of the spirit in that, it is possible to overcome sin.
2007-02-02 07:24:20
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answer #1
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answered by Tim 47 7
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I John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgives us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
And where in the Bible does it say that God will not forgive blasphemy? Of course I wouldn't condone it, but I think that if someone truly repents, then God will forgive them.
2007-02-02 15:59:05
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answer #2
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answered by RedHeadGirl 1
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Allah may forgive all sins(when we regret and ask him forgiveness, and surely STOP doing these sins) except some sins called the GREAT SINS...these include:
(1)-----Stop believing in GOD or believing in other gods
(2)-----Bad treatment of ur parents
(3)-----Killing people
(4)-----Drinking wine
(5)-----Gambling
(6)-----Having sex out of husband/wife relationship.
These sins r so big that GOD may not forgive it,
i hope u noticed that terrorists pretending to be Muslims r going straight to hell, because they kill other people and spread terror and fear.
2007-02-02 15:21:46
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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I believe in limited atonement. I put forth the following argument to bolster this position:
Standard Christian theology says that Jesus died for someone else's sins. He was personally innocent, so He died a substitutionary (or, "vicarious") death. The question raised by that event is: For whom did He die?
The 17th Century Puritan, John Owen, wrestled with this very question. According to Owen's reasoning, the answer to that question is that Christ either died for:
(1) all the sins of all men;
(2) all the sins of some men; or
(3) some of the sins of all men.
Again, historic Christianity states that God poured out wrath, due to sinful men and women, on His son. So, Owen concluded that if number 1 were true (Christ died for all the sins of all men), then we have to explain how it is that all men are not free from the punishment due their sin. It's a form of "double jeopardy." Christ died for every man's sin, yet some of those men have to pay yet another, eternal debt for that same sin.
If number 2 is true (Christ died for all the sins of some men), then Christ is the sufficient substitute for all the sins of the elect and there is no injustice involved in judging those who have not been so redeemed.
If number 3 is true (Christ died for some of the sins of all men) then all men have some sins to answer for. Consequently, no one is truly "saved" by Christ's work at Calvary. If anyone were to end up in Heaven, it would be the result of their meritorious effort, essentially finishing what Christ only partially did. Meanwhile, those who are judged are condemned on the basis of those sins for which Christ did not pay.
Now, most modern evangelical churches will say that number one is true: Christ died for all the sins of all men. That being the case, the dividing line between the saved and the unsaved becomes "belief." If one believes on Christ and accepts the gift of salvation offered to them, they will be saved. But, if they choose to reject the offer, they will perish due to their unbelief.
But, that answer is internally inconsistent and creates a terrible theological conundrum. To wit: If Christ paid the sin price for all the sins of all men, then His sacrifice would have to equally cover the sin of unbelief. After all, even the person who eventually believes and is saved had a period of time in his life when he did not believe, which unbelief would be remitted in Christ's atonement. So then, how does this work? Did Jesus die for every sin except unbelief? Well then we're back to the choices above and we must conclude that number 3 is correct: Jesus died for SOME of the sins of all men, but unbelief is the exception.
When I started thinking logically about these matters and considering the consequences of the positions I once held, it became inescapable that the only statement number 2 could be true: Christ died for all the sins of some men. Even if you argue that only those who believe are saved (which I completely agree with), then only the believer has all his sins remitted; while the unbeliever is still responsible for his sin of unbelief. Hence, only some men had ALL their sin expunged, including their unbelief.
2007-02-02 15:34:53
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answer #4
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answered by BrotherMichael 6
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Yes, God is all merciful with unending forgiveness. There are no levels or degree of sin. He views each of us the same.
2007-02-02 15:27:22
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answer #5
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answered by Anonymous
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I think so because we make mistakes some big some small but any thing in his eyes are forgivable
2007-02-02 15:22:15
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answer #6
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answered by woodsonhannon53 6
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All sins will be forgiven except blasphemy. Do not deny the Holy Spirit. How can you curse God with the breath that he gives you????
2007-02-02 15:33:43
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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well yes as he says in the QURAN(ALLAH forgives all the sins EXCSEPT TAKEN WITH HIM A NOTHER GOD)
and that is for muslimz or any1 that turns muslim ALLAH will forgive all his sins excspt if u took another god with him
so heres ur answer!!!!
salamz
2007-02-02 15:23:07
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answer #8
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answered by Husam Al-Deen 1
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Christ died on the cross of ALL sins, not just yesterdays but today and tomorrows also. God's plan of salvation is a free gift He offers to all who believe in Him
2007-02-02 15:21:03
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answer #9
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answered by gtahvfaith 5
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he'll forgive you for everything except for speaking blasphemy of the holy spirit go figure
2007-02-02 15:21:17
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answered by Anonymous
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