Im at least a former Christian.
2007-11-23 09:52:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many beliefs on this topic, some saying that we are saved by grace, some believe by faith, and some believe that just being a good person is all the requirement that is necessary to be "Saved" as it is commonly referred to. Upon close scrutiny of ALL of the scripture it can be determined that we will be resurrected at some point (saved from death) and go before the judgment of Christ. It will be determined, at that time, by how well we followed what we knew to be the Gospel of Jesus Christ, what our status will be. That does not mean that we will have eternal life, which is to be in the presence of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, for eternity. Those claiming that it is by faith, will always be reminded that works have to accompany faith or their faith is without substance and the equal is true of works; they cannot guarantee that highest reward on their own merit. The disclaimer is found in the scriptures listed below; and after we have done all that we know to be right; have faith in Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized by one who holds proper priesthood authority, have had the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost; after all of these things have been accomplished there is still the requirement in the verses listed in the reference section: we still have to endure to the end. He never said it would be easy; He says it will be worth it.
2007-11-23 11:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been born again by the indwelling presence of God's Holy Spirit? If not, then it doesn't matter if you are a former Christian or a Preacher in a pulpit.
John 3:3 Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."
If you're not saved then check out the Get Saved button @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/ and ask the Father to give you his Holy Spirit with diligence and a broken spirit and contrite heart until He is pleased to save you.
Luke 11:5 And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; 7 and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'?
8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Psalms 51:14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
2007-11-23 18:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your name, I guess you're just joking around with this "Am I saved Christians?" stuff.
(I put in the comma for you, since your question makes no sense without it.)
As for what I think, you really don't want to know.
2007-11-23 18:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the domain of the Holy Spirit. I can't see into your heart, therefore I can't judge your heart. I can however judge your actions whether they be Christ-like or not, but that still doesn't answer your question.
2007-11-23 17:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Truly Amazing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to last very long around here. I thought you should know the truth. Me: Buddhist (I'm not saved either, I guess:)
2007-11-23 17:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Yogini 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're on "saved 4".
You must be atleast a "saved 5" or higher to enter the gates of heaven.
2007-11-23 17:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by ♫ Denii ♫ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
From your name I'm guessing you're not. Why don't you come back when you are serious. The question you raise is a very serious one but your spirit is not.
2007-11-23 17:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Proverbs twenty7 7teen 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If your asking... then your probably not
But then again, i dont know your heart...
talk to Jesus bout it
Believe what the Bible says bout Salvation, then make your decision
2007-11-23 17:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by Here 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With a name like that, I wonder if you ever were? Hmmmm?
This is a spiritual site. Not a pick up porn site.. Puhlease !!!
Peace & God bless from Texas <><
2007-11-23 18:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Saved from what?
2007-11-23 17:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by Higgs Boson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋