repenting of your sins are the only required beliefs to get into heaven, or does belief in various religious doctrine make a difference too?
I ask because I sometimes see Christians saying that certain sects are going to hell for having a difference of beliefs (Mormons, JWs, Catholics)
For example, certain sects believe in Jesus in the savior of the world but don't believe in the trinity and they worship God as a seperate being- do you think those kinds of difference in doctrine makes a difference in whether or not they go to heaven?
2007-09-08 08:14:11 · 7 answers · asked by lindsey p 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that some Christians put too much stress on the individual religion and forget about the real teachings of Jesus.
2007-09-08 08:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in trinity than you don't believe that Jesus=God. In that case, you can't really accept Jesus as your personal savior and Master. The same happens if you put a lot of saints and images up there with Christ.
Now that above is the "fundie answer". Personally i believe that those sects you mentioned really do get some things wrong about God and the Bible (some BIG things in some cases), but i can't tell where they're going after they die.
Particularly, i do not vehemently disapprove catholic religion like some of my fellow "born again Christians". Like i said, i believe they got some things very wrong. But they do have some good things amongst their beliefs.
Mormons and JW, in my opinion have no theological basis. (I'm sorry if that offends anyone, its just my opinion and i'm not an expert on the subject).
Paz de Cristo
2007-09-08 08:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Emiliano M. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most "religions" today are completely errant in their understanding of things biblical. The bible I read says "One Lord, "ONE FAITH", one baptism." What's with all these different denominations and "doctrines" is truly a mystery for the merely confused about such matters. Which, I guess, is obviously me.
NON-denominational theist.
I think I'll go take a little, yellow, pill now.
2007-09-08 08:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by RIFF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rejoice in the knowledge, belief and acceptance of the covenant between the one true God and humanity (as clearly detailed in the New Testament).
This covenant is the path to the salvation of the eternal soul.
It really IS this simple.
2007-09-08 08:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For he that is not against us is on our part. For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
2007-09-08 10:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, the lamb of God who took away the sins of the world and the only way to eternal life then no you are not going to heaven, period.
2007-09-08 08:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Lover of Blue 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
we (Christians) say that other religions are wrong cause in the bible it says that god sent Jesus to earth to die for our sins and then when Jesus returned to heaven, he sent the holy spirit in his place.
catholics are wrong cause some worship Mary for some strange reason and ours worship idols. it's in the ten commandment not to worship other idols.
2007-09-08 08:37:01 · answer #7 · answered by DesperateRomantic 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋