Christianity says the first shall be last and the last shall be first...?

Question

However, Christianity also says all sins are equal (even thinking about them) and only the humble shall enter heaven.

It also says we all have grace and we are all the same in receiving grace.

I think all that contradicts itself. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

I don't see any real contradiction. I'm not a Bible thumper by the way.

I read it as saying that all are equal in the sight of the Creator.
That being a "big shot" in life does nothing for you in the next life.

Keep in mind that the Bible has been altered and translated a number of times. Discounting it because of glitches in it makes no more sense than elevating it to the level of perfection does.

It is a book. It is a guide. It does not have to be flawless to be a guide. The same may be said of the Koran, and any other religious text.

Answer 2

Yes the first shall be last and the last shall be first to better explain that Jesus told the parable of the workers in the vinyard Mathew 20 1-16 Yes sins are equal as far as eternal consiquences all sin leads to death although earthly consequences can very greatly the bible does not say only the humble will enter heaven instead those who believe in our lord Jesus Christ and his death and resurection you will be become humble through being a christian and all of this is because of Gods Grace

Answer 3

There is no contradiction. All sins are equal in the eyes of God. They all distance us from Him. We should all give grace as we recieve grace. What's wrong with that? Humbling yourself only means you admit that you are a sinner and have fallen short of God's Glory, and you repent of your former ways. You accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Again, where is the contradiction? You have been given a choice! Take it. Or leave it. Just don't lie about it, or try to twist it for your own benifits or purpose. God is not mocked or fooled!

Answer 4

Many of those who think they are "good" and would be first to get into heaven will not, while some of the worst "sinners" will find themselves in heaven because they humble themselves before God, realizing their sinfulness, and their own inadequacy, and trusting in Christ's sacrifice on the cross for their salvation from hell. Some of those "good" people never humble themselves because they think their own "goodness" will forgive their "badness" (sin) when if fact nothing can clear their debt to God, except to accept the perfect life of Jesus that was sacrificed for them, as the payment for their debt (sin). All sins are equal, but humanity has differientiated them. Only one sin is unforgivable - blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (denying God). As far as grace goes, yes, we all have ACCESS to grace and we all CAN receive the same grace, IF and only IF we ask for it, through repentance and believing that we need Jesus to forgive us and to come renew us. None of it contradicts, in fact, if you thoroughly examine it, everything supports itself.

Answer 5

For a believer, if you want to be first in the Kingdom of Heaven, then be a servant (last) on earth. Being a servant requires someone to become humble.

We do all have grace, however...some choose not to accept it, therefore give up the gift of grace. So not everyone will have grace.

There are no contradictions...only mis-interpretation...

Perhaps reading the entire passage or chapter will help with your understanding.

God tells us if we seek him earnestly, we will find him

Answer 6

lots of the Bible replaced into written for the human beings of the time, it kind of feels women have been calling out in church to the adult men to learn the meaning of scripture, that's what the author observed. i'm in a church this is seen to be sexist yet I incredibly have led a cellular team, on my own, and been to preacher preparation and inspired to hunt for god's will for my existence. women are exalted in the Bible, remember God's introduction replaced into no longer finished with out Eve, the top of introduction replaced right into a woman. additionally Jesus first revealed His actual self (Messiah) to a woman, and he had many women between his disciples and followers. the reason I now have faith adult men are the pinnacle of the church (and the domicile if the husband is Christian) is using the fact they are responsible to God for what we are taught and how our toddlers are raised. God is keeping us by potential of making adult men bear that load! i used to be a guy-hating feminist so this replaced into an outstanding concern to get my head around, despite the fact that it fairly is intense-high quality to comprehend too. do no longer understand the place you acquire the stuff approximately women being above adult men in heaven, yet my information is that we are equivalent yet diverse.

Answer 7

Alpha and Omega are the first and last letter of the Greek alphabet. JESUS is the beginning and the END. God the Father is the eternal and governing JESUS of the past, present and future (LOOK also 4.8; Isaiah 44.6; 48.12-15). Without Him, you will not be able to have nothing is eternal, nothing will be able to change your life, nothing will be able to save it of your sin. Is Christ his reason to live, the "Alpha and Omega" of his life? Honor to that it is the principle and the end of the existence, wisdom and Barton power, Dr Brushes B., Editors, Bible of the Newspaper To live, (Nashville, TN: Caribbean Editorial) 2000, c1996.

Answer 8

The Almighty YHVH set up a system. He sent His “Son” YAHOSHUA to die for the sins of mankind so they would not have to. (They could choose to, but did not have to). Any person who chooses not to allow Yahoshua to take care of their sins, chooses to remain attached to their sins. They thus will wind up in the lake of fire which is YHVH’s method of cleaning this world, and eliminating sin and sinners. The Creator set aside the Seventh day for rest and worship. Yes that is the day usually called “Saturday”. We are not saved by obedience, we are saved by faith. However we are saved FOR obedience. As He said in John 14:15 (and in many other places) “If you love me, keep my commandments.

Churchianity is a pagan religion. The only thing that will change a person is the indwelling savior Yahoshua. Obviously that is rare in this sinful world.

Answer 9

> the first shall be last and the last shall be first

The guy who stocks the milk at the grocery store lives by that rule, too. Always check the expiration date.

Answer 10

u first have to recieve the grace ... and weare all given the same opportunity ... i dont see the contradiction myself ...