my sin question?

Question

if you attribute the work of god to satan once in your life and then later accept the lord jesus christ and forget about what happened before and you turn over a new leaf

would you be saved?

Answer 1

But if you attribute work of Lord to Jesus than also you are sinning and obeying satan. Jesus clearly distinguish himself from God.

Answer 2

Very good question.

The scriptures teach that almost any sin can be repented of. I say almost any because there are some examples of this not occurring.

The first is Cain in Genesis. He knew God; had spoken with him. It was not a matter of "faith" with him; he had knowledge of the existence of God. And even with that pure knowledge he killed his brother Abel. God cursed Cain to walk the Earth forever and never to die of natural causes or be killed by another man. He has no forgiveness for his sins.

Another example is Kind David. He also had a deep "knowledge" of the existence of God and his teachings. Even so he sent Bathsheba's husband to the front lines of battle in order to kill him and cover up his adultery. Because of how much he understood when he committed that murder God said he would not forgive him. He even realizes his mistake and repented as best he could. God often speaks of doing something good for David's sake or for the love of David. However, their is no indicated anywhere that he will one day live with God. The evidence would point the opposite. If David had repented after the adulatory alone this would not have been the case, it was only this way because he murdered.

So in very extreme situations, meaning the individual has become so close to God to the point that "faith" becomes "PURE knowledge" and then a murder is committed, the scriptures seem to say that God will not allow full repentance to take place. That is for God to decided though obviously.

But for "normal" people like us it is highly unlikely that we can not repent of a sin in the past. It all depends on what you knew when you committed the sin.

An opposite example is Saul who became Paul. He fought against Christians and the teachings of Christ. Because of him many Christians were killed and sent to prison. Yet he did so not knowing that Christ really was the Messiah. He was sinning without knowledge. Later he sees an angel and realizes that he is wrong and repents completely. But if he had seen the angel and not repented, as they say only God knows.

So Paul is a great example of those who can "turn over a new leaf" and be saved.

Answer 3

2 Peter 3:9:
9 Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.

Nevertheless, the Almighty God has patiently put up with rebellious mankind. Why? “Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Pet. 3:9) Note that God’s patience has been for the benefit of Christians, for the apostle Peter addressed fellow believers with the words, “he is patient with you.” Just what does this mean?

6 The apostle was showing that what some people interpreted as slowness on God’s part should be viewed in an entirely different light. The fact that Jehovah’s day of vengeance has not yet come proves that he loves mankind, that he wants people to live, not to die. At one time Christians were unbelievers and, hence, did not have an approved standing before him. Had the Most High executed his judgment against the ungodly world then, they, too, would have perished. So God’s patience has worked to the salvation of Christians, even as it opens up to all the opportunity for salvation. Should we not be grateful that this has been the case?

Answer 4

Yes. Assuming that you have completed your requirement for salvation. If you don't turn from your sin, accepting Jesus will just get you into the Foolish Virgins camp.

Answer 5

All fall short of the glory of God. We are saved by his mercy.

The real question is do you know Christ. Many will reach the end and hear "but I did not know thee". As you draw near to Christ He will fill your heart with new desires and put people in your path...we dont change over a new leaf by ourselves, we are changed by the Holy Spirit...thats is God's mercy and love.

The only ways that I know to draw near to Christ are to study the word of God (bible), fellowship with other Christians, pray and offer praise/thanks.

Answer 6

Yes. To believe Christ is not capable of paying for your sin is the only sin that cannot be forgiven. And this is because you refused to accept His salvation.

Answer 7

You would definately be on the road to salvation but the Bible says, "He who endures to the end is the one who will be saved." This indicates that you must continue faithful until the end of your life or until God's Kingdom takes over.

Answer 8

Absolutely. There is no sin so great that Jesus will not forgive you for. He died on the cross for all of your sins, even the ones you think you are not worthy of accepting forgiveness for.

I am so happy to hear that you have accepted Him into your life! God bless you, and remember, His blood has washed you white as snow!

Answer 9

The Bible says the blood of Jesus was shed to cover all your sins. Seems to me like that one would be included also

Answer 10

Some teach "once saved, always saved" but the Bible shows that it is an on-going effort to keep doing God's will to be saved in the end. The Bible says: "He that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved." (Matthew 10:22) And 1 John 2:17 says: "...the world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever."
John 3:16 says that by exercising faith in Jesus, a person can receive everlasting life. "Exercising faith" requires works, as James 2:26 says: "...faith without works is dead".

As for sins, the key to forgiveness for our sins is repentance. A person who deeply regrets his/her sins, whether they are sins of words or actions, and turns away from his/her bad way, they can be forgiven. As Isaiah 55:7 says: "Let the wicked man leave his way, and the harmful man his thoughts; and let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will forgive in a large way."

Sometimes we can become overwhelmed by our weaknesses and shortcomings and feel that we are unworthy of forgiveness and we might condemn ourselves but 1 John 3:19,20 says: "By this we shall know that we originate with the truth, and we shall assure our hearts before him as regards whatever our hearts may condemn us in, because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things." So God realizes that we sinful humans think negatively and even condemn ourselves sometimes but he assures us that he "knows all things". He knows of our individual emotional makeup, the environment we grew up in, whether we were taught what was right or not and he knows our motives. So he understands and he forgives, as long as we are sorry for our sins.

The fact that a person feels so grieved with themselves because of sinning, shows that they have not gone too far because it shows they do not really want to sin. God is compassionate with us. Psalm 103:8 assures us: "Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness." And verses 9-14 shows that he doesn't call to mind our errors when he forgives us, he puts them far behind.