i believe in Jesus,and heaven and pray(once in awhile) but i don't go to church except for Christmas,will i go to hell?
2007-07-12 08:29:43 · 32 answers · asked by boh990 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
not not necessarily ...
2007-07-12 08:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No one can say for sure, except God.
From my worldly perspective, I can probably make a guess.
First, as a footnote, there is no place called "Hell", but I imagine that you are concerned about where your soul will reside for all eternity after the final judgement.
If you have obeyed the instructions in the Gospels, have heard, believed, repented, confessed, and been baptized your are heading in the right direction. If you have remained faithful (whether in a church building or not), again, you are leaning toward reward. If your faith leads you to serve you fellow human beings, now you have some good works to your credit as well.
If these things have not been done properly and completely, well, I don't know. All I can say is the while God is merciful and forgiving, I would rather do everything I can possibly do to ensure my good standing with the Lord.
Upon final judgement, you will either be in the complete and permanent presence of God, or you will be completely and totally removed from God. (In a manner of speaking, I guess you could say that the latter would be a "hell" of sorts.)
If you have rejected God in life, why would God drag you into His presence for all eternity?
2007-07-12 08:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Barry F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a very good question, if you dont .... or ..... or .... will you go to Hell? I remember back to 40 years ago, the catholic church' s teaching in Australia to children was very straight forward; If you didnt go to church, you will go to hell, and like for those who dont believe in God.
Lets say the way how you think about going to church is thanks to the way how they used teach you to be religious in the last two centuries. This is why some people have such way of thinking or reasoning, when it comes to going to church.
Careful now, be with me with your blessing free will,courage, curiosity and ability to ask question. Is it possible for good people of not going to church? And is it possible for bad people to go to church? Our great fireman, medical doctors, charity workers, community volunteers and selfless prayer and all good people you can think of....
If you were employed to be the fairest judge of all things, will you punish good people simply because they dont go to church?
Cant you make selfless prayer at home? Or just any time and where you want? Must you pray in a church of god for the same effect to take place, even the God was most kind and most knowing and most wise and allmighty as he or she or it is?
Is it possible for the old teaching of the catholic church to be incorrect in the name of the lord just like they ever are with the law of nature (Which is set by the lord of all)?
Now please live on with the blessing you are born with.
2007-07-12 09:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by 24 years o natural Philosophier 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the thief on the cross attend church regularly after he was saved? Do believers in places to distant to attend church go to hell? Think about it...All the law is fulfilled in a word even this, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" Did the lord say, and go to church...or did he say where two or more are gathered there I am in their midst? When you fellowship with a fellow christian he's there with you. Should you fellowship...yep! It's good for you. Must you as a requirement to not go to hell...reread the part about all the law...
2007-07-12 08:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Chicken Dude..Vinster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe that you will go to Hell if you do not go to Church. Worship on your own study the bible and enjoy his grace. Although you might want to check out some churches is is nice to fellowship with others of your religion.
2007-07-12 08:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jason J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. A lot of people who go to Church will go to hell and a lot of people who don't go to Church will go to heaven. Your acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior is the key element. "Repentance" is also very important as is your prayer life. Forgiveness of others is important. If one can't forgive others God may not forgive you. Thats in the Bible.
2007-07-12 08:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah...I think you're ok. Church is just a great way to worship and show God that you are grateful for the blessings he has given you that week by totally focusing on him for awhile. (That's why I go) It's also a good way to fellowship with other Christians and learn more about the Bible, etc. But it's not necessary for salvation. (At least I don't think it is....)
2007-07-12 08:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are saved, then you will go to heaven, but you should also have a desire to go to church. It's so important for Christians to attend a church regularly because it helps them grow as a Christian, learn more about GOD, and helps keep their faith strong.
2007-07-12 08:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by ♥qwerty07♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe so. I believe that as long as you have asked Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour his still going to accept you. Now there is going to be a judgement day, but you will go to heaven if you have asked for forgiveness.
2007-07-12 08:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why you don't go to church. This is something God asks us to do, but if there is some excessive difficulty that keeps you from going to church, then you are not obligated.
2007-07-12 08:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by delsydebothom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, these rules were made after there were Churches. Religion will makes rules to serve its own purpose.
2007-07-12 08:36:04 · answer #11 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋