A free guift to all people everywhere. It's something that cannot be earned and is not given to us on the basis of a reward or payment for goods deeds. My question here is why, in your opinion, do so many people appear to be unsaved when Ephesian 2:8-9 clearly spell out the basis on which Gods free gift is given. Today we have so many people trying to impress God with their works and earn a place in heaven. I would like to hear from people with genuine answers please.
2007-10-14 17:31:35 · 13 answers · asked by mandbturner3699 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because the Vedas predate your Bible.
Why aren't you following them?
And ditto what Girl Wonder said.
I choose not to base my worldview and raison d'etre on a book.
2007-10-14 17:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this has to do more with morality rather than "who can score the most points."
Think of it like this:
Who goes to heaven, the man who goes to church, lies, cheats, and steals, or the man who does not know who God is but spends his life helping people.
Don't take the Bible literally, it has more to do with qualitative data rather than quantitative. It is, in my opinion, based on symbolism rather than real life events.
I believe that eternal life when you die is all the good feelings you have felt in your lifetime, and continuing to feel that way for an eternity. No worries, no anger, no negativity, just straight out happiness.
2007-10-15 00:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by suckapunchyoface 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God gives us the gift of salvation completely free, no strings attached. As a Christian, I then do "good works" because I am trying to show my love and appreciation back to God. This is not at all trying to earn salvation, but because I want to be obedient and thankful.
2007-10-15 00:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by claranet23 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the whole business is fiction, without any support from either logic or evidence. Many people have figured this out, and eschew religion as a silly waste of time. For their reasons, see:
2007-10-15 00:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To all is given eternal life but it is exaltation that we must strive for. If we do not merit that we will live eternally in a state of mediocrity or worse.
2007-10-15 00:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought eternal life was given to good people not all regardless of their deeds..unless of course u r speaking of an eternal life of damnation
2007-10-15 00:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by standandwork 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Read Luke chapter 12.
The blind will continue to be blind. They will not see because they CHOOSE to be blind to the truth.
Also, many are lured away and deceived by the temptations of the many false gods.
2007-10-15 00:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. I don't believe your god is real.
2. I believe that, if your god was real, judging by the demands he makes and his acts in your own holy book, he would be an evil god not worthy of my worship.
2007-10-15 00:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
"Not every one that saith unto me 'Lord Lord' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven."
2007-10-15 00:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eternal life is offered to everyone, but only those who accept it or accept God get eternal life, he doesnt force anyone into heaven its offered to us, we choose if we want to go to heaven or hell...
2007-10-15 00:36:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋