2007-11-30 13:57:08 · 8 answers · asked by Lancaid 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Apostle Paul was a murderer and so was Moses and King David. God forgave all three of them and used them for his purpose.
Many people make the mistake of believing that God forgives “little” sins such as lying, anger, and impure thoughts, but does not forgive “big” sins such as murder and adultery. This is not true. There is no sin too big that God cannot forgive it. When Jesus died on the cross, He died to pay the penalty for all of the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). When a person places his faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, all of his sins are forgiven. That includes past, present, and future, big or small. Jesus died to pay the penalty for all of our sins, and once they are forgiven, they are all forgiven (Colossians 1:14; Acts 10:43).
The Right to Enter Paradise
Death is inevitable. The thief on the cross knew when his would occur, but we can not predict our own. After his death, the crucified criminal went to live in paradise with Jesus. Some of us will also live eternally in God's presence. But others will experience everlasting torment, forever separated from Him.
If we receive Jesus as our Savior, our penalty for sin is paid. We are adopted into God's family, and Heaven is our eternal home. If we reject Jesus, we remain alienated from the Lord and under condemnation for our sin. We are destined to experience eternal judgment. God won't accept any of man's excuses because there is no acceptable defense for unbelief. (Acts 4:12)
Become part of God's family today. Acknowledge your sinfulness, and express your faith in these words:
"God, I have sinned against You. (Romans 3:23) I've followed my own way and refused to give You the right to rule in my life. (Romans 3:10-12) I recognize I am separated from You and cannot rescue myself. I do believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I accept the truth of the Scriptures? that His death on the cross paid my sin-debt in full. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) And I ask You to forgive me of my sins. (1 John 1:9) By faith, I receive You, Lord Jesus, as my personal Savior from this moment on."
If you just spoke those words to God, then, like the thief on the cross, you have received salvation? a gift of God's grace. The heavenly Father welcomes every person who comes to Him through His Son, regardless of background, age, or current situation. Through Jesus, the right to enter paradise is yours!
2007-11-30 14:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in reincarnation of the continuous type. This keeps you in the reality of this universe. How well you are dealing with the spiritual, will ussually represent itself in your dreams when you sleep. I hope your dreams are not too violent. One can always improve oneself spiritually. One needs to make oneself a different person, from the one that took the life, if it was done for no justifying reason. Once you are no longer capable of the negative action, your future spiritually will be different. Changing from a really negative state to a positive state spiritually, will be a very strong struggle, similar to getting off of heavy drugs permanently. Handling emotional pain is the key to spiritual development. Abuse is everywhere, and the cycle of abuse keeps turning. Meditation/prayer, mind-body exercise, heathy eating, not overindulging, and using positive guidance and inspiration from God can help. Trying to move torward positive contributions to this world, using ones unique experiences to help others, can be helpful for spiritual developement. Whatever changes one makes in this life will carry over into the next.
2007-11-30 22:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by astrogoodwin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be a realist then you're going to be rotting in the ground so you'd really want to be living life.
If you want to believe then killing is a pretty big thing but you can always repent and if you are truly sorry then all is forgiven.
2007-11-30 22:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by J H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry about it. God forgives all. If you truly believe in him and believe he will forgive you, then he will. Jesus actually said that every sin will be forgiven, no matter what because he loves you.
2007-11-30 22:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Zach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well now that depends on why you took the life.
2007-11-30 22:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by An Independent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I had an abortion 15 years ago.
I have asked God to forgive me.
2007-11-30 22:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by Misty 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should be in prison unless it was done in self defense.
2007-11-30 22:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by k-baby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not up to us to decide. However, I know you will go to your maker.
2007-11-30 22:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by kjcamel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋