Is the believer able to know who the non believer is as to the bible?
2Tim.3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2007-08-26 05:40:15 · 13 answers · asked by jeni 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is discernment given from God if one is truly born again or not. Where they are. If they are at the door or not. Or if they are living in willful rebellion.
In these verses, these people are living in willful rebellion. So aren't children of God. So, are unbelievers.
But every Christian, especially baby Christians, may stumble in this a little. Accidently say a bad word about someone, or have premarrital sex with someone. But, if truly born of God, cannot abide in sin (make it a comfortable habit) because of the Holy Seed within. So, they would feel conviction of the Holy Spirit. Where they would repent their sin to Jesus & He is faithful & just to forgive them this sin & cleanse them from all unrighteousness.
2007-08-26 05:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is debated widely; however, the Bible indicates that those living through the end times, specifically the Great Tribulation, will have to make a choice. Those choosing to follow God will be marked on their forehead with his seal. Those choosing to follow Satan and his minions will also have an identifying mark on their foreheads or hands.
2007-08-26 12:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
quotes and quotes and more quotes .
zzz i am pretty sure you would LIKE to hear that believer go to heaven and party while non - believer burn in hell.
seriously , i seriously do think non - believer are more loving and sensible in their thoughts compared to rubbish spitters that just provide lip service and hiding vibrator under dress and then telling people not to play with themselves
2007-08-26 12:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, just as you know them by what they say and how they live.
2 Timothy is exactly the chapter Atheist and agnostics should read.
2007-08-26 13:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's been that way for all of history, so what's different except there's more people now?
2007-08-26 12:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Know the tree by which fruit falles from it.
2007-08-26 12:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by Barney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when people use this site for religious rants when they should be asking questions!
2007-08-26 12:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by James Melton 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every moment that you ponder this is another precious moment that you have totally missed!
2007-08-26 12:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well coming from your fictional book, it must be true right?
Wrong.
2007-08-26 12:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when people quote the bible.
2007-08-26 12:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋