I was wondering of there was a person in the bible that offered thier place in heaven for sinners or people not of god.
2007-09-09 15:49:28 · 10 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes.
Besides Jesus Christ, who endured separation from His Father when He died as the sin offering on the cross, two men are recorded as having demonstrating this same spirit.
The first is Moses, who in making intercession for the apostasy of the children of Israel prayed thus:
" So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written."
The LORD replied to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book."
(the "book" here referred to is understood to be the "book of life", mentioned often in the Scriptures - the record of all who are destined for eternal life) Deuteronomy 32:31-33
The second person with such a heart attitude was the Apostle Paul, who wrote this:
"I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen." Romans 9:1-5
My understanding is, God rejected this plea, both by Moses and Paul.
2007-09-09 16:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would not be possible for an unrepentant sinner to get to heaven. It's that simple. Nowhere in the bible can the person you suggest be found.
God offers salvation to everyone. There's no need for someone to offer their spot to another. Just admit that Jesus is the only way.
2007-09-09 16:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by High Flyer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't read fiction so I don't know what was said about that in the bible. But in reality all souls pass into the spirit world. "Heaven" isn't some exclusive retreat just for the Christians.
2007-09-09 16:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by xanadu88 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WOW! ...that is a pretty thought provoking question to think about...if "I" would do that...given the opportunity. Could you imagine burning in hell for eternity for everyone else??? That kind of brings Christ to the forefront again. Good question!
2007-09-09 16:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would offer/sacrifice my place -- if it were in accord with God's Holy Will. Even if he condemned me to eternal hell I'd do it since God would never will something for me that is not for my greater good.
2007-09-09 15:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moses and the Apostle Paul did that.
2007-09-09 15:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to offer your place. There is a place for everyone, if they want it, and deserve it.
2007-09-09 15:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the Christians/Catholics call him Jesus.
2007-09-09 15:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can have mine, I won't be using it anyway
2007-09-09 15:54:27 · answer #9 · answered by Craigerz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no such ppl aaccept u said it is Jesus
2007-09-09 15:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋