if not why are some chrisitians so sure they are going to heaven? are they kidding or what?
2007-03-24 14:42:35 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i'll put a 50 on that ...
2007-03-24 14:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
2007-03-24 23:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tircky one. In my opinion (note that opinion there), those that are actually born-again Christains will go to Heaven because they will follow the Lord's will in their lives and devote themselves to Him. However, there are many Christains who claim to be born-again who are not.
However, it is something that some people can be sure of. That is part of having faith in the Lord.
2007-03-24 21:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. While Jesus said that rebirth through baptism (water and the Spirit) is essential for salvation, it is not a guarantee of salvation. A born again Christian still has free will, is still a sinner, and is still subject to temptation, and therefore can still turn away from Christ and choose evil. Such a person, born again or not, will not receive salvation. The Bible tells us that those "who endure to the end" will be saved.
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2007-03-24 21:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This sounds like the initiats of the mystery cults of Greece, and initiate is member of a group and supposedly will always be able to get into the elusian fields. If you don't believe that's true, why believe that born again xians will definatly do to heaven?
2007-03-24 21:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Blackbird 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
Not everyone goes to heaven.
This is a privilege offered to only 144,ooo out of the entire population of the world, out of all those who have EVER lived.
Revelation 7;4 and 14;1.
They are NOT specifically Jews, because God regards the population of the present world as being from the ' Tribes of Israel'.
These are the ones who will 'assist' Jesus in the judging.
And Revelation terms them 'Kings and Priests'
The 'Holy" ones and the 'Chosen' ones.
These terms cannot possibly apply to everyone. So therefore, "everyone" cannot be taken to heaven.
So what about the rest of us.?
If we die, we remain ' asleep' in death until resurrected.
If then we are found to be acceptable, we then have a future BACK ON THE EARTH, alive, never sick and never dying [ Rev. 21;4] as set out in Psalms 37; 9,11,29,34.
All these scriptures tie in with one another. Giving us the
TRUTH.
2007-03-24 23:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by pugjw9896 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lets see?? The Bible says, "salvation is a gift from God". Now if someone gives a gift, and then takes it back, is that really a gift?
Ok, my answer.... I don't think salvation is something that you can loose. I think people stray sometimes, and God has to Jack slap them a little, but a born again Christian who receives the "gift" of salvation cannot loose it. :)
2007-03-24 22:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by Lance 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think born againers simply decide that they will be a born againer and assume the role like how an actor plays a part.
Whereas, God is the One who decides.
2007-03-24 22:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by mygrandmaker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! If they truly accept God into their hearts an ask forgiveness of their sins! It's very simple. God knows what's in everyone's heart and knows when someone sincerely accepts Him. Those are His only requirements for Heaven! Isn't it wonderful!
2007-03-24 21:51:17 · answer #9 · answered by debrenee211 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that's what the Christian Bible says...
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Emphasis on the "through faith" and "not by works".
So yes, by the definition of "Born-Again" Christian being one who believes that Jesus Christ is the Savior, they will go to Heaven. (According to them & their Bible)
2007-03-24 21:48:25 · answer #10 · answered by Adam 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the born again Christian has this assurance!
2007-03-24 21:48:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋