2007-02-19 22:00:35 · 29 answers · asked by Rocker Chic 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely.
The Bible teaches that Jesus came to save all human beings, but each in their proper order. Gregory of Nyssa, one of the theologians who formulated the version of the Trinity still maintained by all traditional Christian denominations, believed that everyone would be saved. The same doctrine was advocated by Origen, the theologian who produced the final manuscripts of the Bible that were used to set the 'received text' still in use today.
The "good news" of the Gospel is true for you, whether you believe it or not, and whether you accept Jesus or not. Scripture is quite clear that it is a belief in immortality that saves you from sinning (and not a belief in Jesus that saves you from hell).
Unfortunately, you will not hear this sentiment echoed by many Christians. It is still a minority view, but one that has a devoted following.
2007-02-19 22:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love the theology that says everyone is saved no matter what, but it just isn't the truth.
I finally decided about this after studying the Old Testament. God requires the life blood of something perfect to atone for sin. That's just the way He set it up. I don't know why.
But the people had the free will about whether or not to make their offerings. If they believed in God and were concerned that any sin they had committed that week would keep God's mercy and blessing from them, they would do the lamb or calf thing.
It's the same with us. If we feel certain in our hearts that God means what He says, we need to realize that there must be blood sacrifice for our sins as well.
No more lambs and calfs. God sent Jesus.
We in effect, claim Jesus as our sacrifice for our sins, when we realize we need a savior to reconcile ourselves to God.
Like I said, the illustration of sacrifice being offered by the human who believes is the whole essence of God's opportunity given to us for salvation.
We choose.
2007-02-19 22:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By the way i duno who are you thinking about.. If you don't accept someone or deny his presence and yet you wish he would save you...Kinda weird thinking you having there... But I think he would, in this world there are so many people who r willing to help each other.. so now what we r talking about is the God of many people who believed in.. So i think he would save you even you don't accept him.
This is juz my humble view
Best Regards
Astray
2007-02-19 22:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Terry T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, let me put a Calvinistic spin on this. Yes, of course Jesus can save you even if you don't accept him. I'll even go further, and say that Jesus can save you BECAUSE you don't accept him.
Who chooses whom?
What makes you think that you, in your naturally sinful state, deserving of the fires of hell, tainted to the core through original sin, what makes you think you can rise up over God Himself to tell him what he will do with your life? No-ho-ho-ho, God is completely sovereign and rules His universe. All of humanity stands condemned before the Lord, and he would be completely justified in destroying everyone of us. And we would have nothing to say about it.
For some odd reason, he did not do this, and he saves some, not all. Make no mistake, though, He owns and operates the salvation process. He foreknows, predestines, calls, saves, and sanctifies his own, the unregenerate do not, cannot regenerate themselves. It takes GRACE coming from a loving Father, drawing you to Himself through the work of the Holy Spirit and purchasing you through what his Son did for you on a cross 2000 years ago -- in spite of yourself, not because of anything you think you might be able to do to earn your own way into heaven -- including an acceptance speech.
So from a Christian who has RECEIVED Christ, not daring to play the acceptance game, I would urge you to follow the outward call, and prayerfully an inward one, knowing that God is glorified either way. I do nothing for myself in drawing you to God, and you can do nothing on your own to merit His mercy. You just believe -- no receipt necessary, and you respond in repentance and joy because of the Lord working His will within you.
2007-02-22 10:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation and Jesus are like a given gift, you must accepted
2007-02-19 22:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My friend, Jesus is Lord. He can do all things.
However, He will not go against His word which states that those who believe in Him will be saved.
If you dont accept Him as your Saviour, you will not be saved.
2007-02-19 22:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by ccc4jesus 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you have to accept Jesus as your Personal Savior
2007-02-19 22:04:46 · answer #7 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is not about accepting him or not as a person or as a deity, it is about accepting his message and be a good, descent, and loving person throughout your life...that is what will save you.
2007-02-19 22:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no,he can't save u if u don't accept him as a saviour,because he died on the cross for all human being who r sinners.For our sake he took all the pains.To lift us and keeping us in his kingdom he was punished.So he did what he can do it up,its ur turn to decide to accept jesus as ur saviour or not.
2007-02-19 22:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by prem k 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He couldn't even save himself from the Jews and Romans.
2007-02-19 22:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋