Is it written in the bible that, if we commit a mortal sin, we will go to hell ??

Question

I am planning to start reading the bible soon, and educate myself by way of courses - so please dont prejudge me as being lazy or whatever. I am really busy with my studies(professional), that i currently have very little time to focus on educating myself on spiritual matters, so im asking this question in all humbleness and gratitude. I am 18 atm.

I want to know - what are the implications of mortal sin in the bible ?
And what is considered as mortal sin in todays world, as regards bible.
And it is decided before-hand who goes to heaven and hell; before creation. But i want to know whether i have commited mortal sin or not.

Answer 1

Humans can only do a finite amount of sin, but hell is an infinite amount of punishment...and god deserve to be worship? riiight .

Answer 2

The bible says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When you do find time to read it, please read it. As a lot of people say they believe in the bible yet quote non scriptural "verses". The only way to know what it says is to read it. People tend to twist and turn it to mean what they want. It is pretty specific. I also recommend an older version. As they are changing the wording to the newer bibles. Also, the bible says if you committed one sin you committed all.

Answer 3

Mortal sin was created by the Roman Catholic Church to frighten people into doing what they were told to do.

The bible is a collection of early writings selected by Constantine to unify the early Christians and the rural pagans into one belief. Written by man, amended by people over time. Many books were considered for inclusion, but decided against for one reason or another. So, a manmade book of fable, early belief, family stories of ancestors and full of contradictions.

Forget about mortal sin, live a life of concern for others and try and make yourself a good member of society. Read the law of the land to find out how best to do this.

Answer 4

There isn't a 'mortal' sin that will send you to hell. It is the lack of repentance that gets people in trouble. The Bible isn't all about the sin...it's about the blessings of having a relationship with God.

And no, it is NOT decided beforehand who goes where and what...you have freewill choice and are the one who chooses where you will exist in eternity.

Answer 5

The more bible knowledge a person has the more responsible he is. A true Christian can commit any kind of sin.

Answer 6

"There is a sin that does incur death. All unrighteousness is sin; and yet there is a sin that does not incur death." --1 John 5:16,17*

The answer to your question is very well summed up in a 'very current' article:

"Have You Sinned Against the Holy Spirit?", in the magazine:
The Watchtower, 7/15/07

This ^ is the study article for the week of Aug 20-26th (2007) at all English-speaking Kingdom Halls (world-wide), and you are welcome to attend. It is a meeting where the public is welcome. If you attend, you will receive a copy of the magazine for yourself (assuming that they haven't run out by then). Or, you can pick one up earlier.%

It gives examples from the Bible showing what is vs what is not such a sin*, and also shows what the Bible indicates we should do when we are in need of spiritual help & truly repentant, thus not unforgiveable.

Regarding hell... There is no life after death, for life is the cessation of life, not the transformation of it:

"The soul that is sinning--it itself will die." --Ezekiel 18:4 http://watchtower.org/bible/eze/chapter_018.htm?bk=eze;chp=18;vs=4;citation#bk4

"His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; In that day his thoughts do perish." --Psalm 146:4 http://watchtower.org/bible/ps/chapter_146.htm?bk=ps;chp=146;vs=4;citation#bk4

"You will ... return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For dust you are and to dust you will return." --Genesis 3:19 http://watchtower.org/bible/ge/chapter_003.htm?bk=ps;chp=3;vs=19;citation#bk19

Regarding fate...
That is a man-made idea without Scriptural foundation.+

Answer 7

The bible doesn't say we'll go to hell if we commit a mortal sin. (Jehovah is not a cruel God) One of the most mortal sin is premeditated sin, one you plan ahead of time even you know it is a sin. Another one, is sining against the spirit.

Answer 8

There is no sin that God cannot forgive. Nothing you have done can keep you from God if you ask for forgiveness. To believe that it is decided before-hand who goes to heaven and hell is called "pre-destination" and there is a debate throughout Christians whether or not this is true. You will have to decide for yourself. I myself do not believe in it and I think we all have free-will to do what we want, whether it is God's rules we follow or our own. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Not being Catholic the idea of mortal sin and cardinal sins is an oddity because as I remember the one who wrote thou shalt not murder also said thou shalt not covet. Any sin needs to be repented of. (Forgiveness asked for with the intent of not doing it again)Coming from a Wesleyan perspective I belief God knows who will choose Him but he does not preordain who will choose.

Answer 10

Hi,

It's very good that you're starting to read the bible.

I believe that it's a good starting point for you to come to the knowledge of the truth.

It's God's will that all men come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4

" who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. "

It's also the word of God which is able to save your soul.

James 1:21

"Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. "

Your question if about sin/mortal sin...

In the bible, there are sins which can be forgiven and sins which cannot be forgiven.

Let's read first the proof that there is a sin which cannot be forgiven.

Matthew 12:32

" And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in that which is to come. "

Speaking against the Holy Spirit is a sin which shall not be forgiven.

Now, let's read 1 John 5:16-17

"If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.

All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death."


There's a sin unto death and a sin not unto death.


Let's read Hebrews 10:26

"For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins, "

IF WE SIN WILFULLY, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins.


In Hebrews 6:4-6 it says,

" For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

and tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,

and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. "


Now, you might ask, whether you might have committed a sin which cannot be forgiven.

In the Gospel, if you committed a sin when you have not yet receive the knowledge of the truth, you can be forgiven if you repent and submit yourself to baptism.

Acts 2:36-38

"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. "


If you notice, Apostle Peter was speaking to the Jews who crucified the Lord.

When they heard what the Apostle Peter was saying, they were pricked in their heart and asked Peter and the apostles what they should do. And the Apostle Peter answered them and said,

"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

Remember, these are the people who crucified the Lord. But when they repented, and submitted themselves to baptism, they received the remission of sins.

Apostle Paul was once a persecutor and a blasphemer but he obtained mercy because he did it ignorantly and in unbelief:

1 Timothy 1:13

"Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. "

I hope that answers your question.


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