I contend that there will be quite a few unrepentant sinners who get into the Kingdom of Heaven. These will be thrown out. How can I say that with complete ease? Who can find the chapter and verse in the Bible? And who is brave enough to think about the ramifications of this?
2007-12-18 13:34:31 · 14 answers · asked by spacethe55 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you aware that you're not making any sense at all?
2007-12-18 13:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is no verse for something that isn't going to happen.
The Kingdom of Heaven will begin after the Great Tribulation, as mentioned in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Revelation. The church won't be in it at all, as this is the time of Jacob's trouble and the Church was never identified with Jacob. At the end of the tribulation, the ones taken away will go to their judgments, while the ones left will enter the kingdom. See Matthew 24. So the only ones ENTERING the kingdom of Heaven are believers, who have lived through the horrible years of tribulation.
Granted, there will be a large number during that time who will not believe, not repent, nor follow the teachings of God and His Word. According to Old Testament prophecies, in Isaiah and others, God will execute swift judgment on these rebels. But enough will survive to fall to Satan's last tempation, " . . .as the sand of the seashore" per Revelation 20. These who reject God and His Salvation will, sadly, suffer torment forever--because they rejected God. It's all there to see.
You were partly right, and as for ramifications, it boggles the mind to think that people who will live in a perfect Earth will still rebel against God and think they can get by with it. I am also upset by the irreverence and flippant attitudes that so many people are showing, even on this forum. I hope and pray that many will open their hearts to the Lord and escape the absolute horror of things to come.
2007-12-18 21:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will never make it in, much less be thrown out if they're unrepentant of their sins.You can say whatever you want, but proving it is impossible.You obviously don't use a KJV1611 Bible or you wouldn't intrepret that from it.Your probably using some new age intrepretation (easy to read, but also easy to be deceived)) of the KJV1611 Bible.However, I'll humour you.Tell me in "your opinion" where it is, and I'll disprove it.My email address is: ebelong2003@yahoo.co.uk
Are you brave enough to accept the challenge?
2007-12-18 22:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by EveretteDavid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're working on the assumption that some of the unrepentant sinners will want to get into Heaven. Some of us, should we find ourself in this (rather unlikely) situation, will simply not be interested.
2007-12-18 21:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are referring to Jesus' parable in Matthew 22:
11 "But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. 12 'Friend,' he asked, 'how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' The man was speechless.
13 "Then the king told the attendants, 'Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
14 "For many are invited, but few are chosen."
This parable I think can only be answered by something else Jesus said:
Matthew 7
22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The parable is only metaphorical, nobody will slip into heaven, Jesus is only illustrating that just because a person believes in Him and follows His commands means nothing if one does not preach the good news and truly show love to His neighbor, for He also said "whoever has done unto the least of these has done unto me".
2007-12-18 21:51:11 · answer #5 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is quite simple. The Bible is not wrong. You are wrong, or at least the wording of your question is.
Christ said, "I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)
The words "by me" mean, absolutely, "by being obedient to me".
Obedience to Christ is a must. There is no forgiveness without it. Without it, there will be a "removing of your name from the book of life of the Lamb".
(Rev.3:5). "He that overcometh" in that verse is they that overcome sin, and a sinful life.
Those that are not repentant are not born again, and shall not see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3)
Sorry.
2007-12-18 21:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ezekiel 8
2007-12-18 21:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent found in the Bible where unrepentant sinners will make it into heaven.How do you come to that conclusion?
I think you are missing some scripture, or misunderstanding something that has been said.
2007-12-18 21:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by Joe F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Answer what?
I'm brave enough to say I don't believe in your ramifications, heaven or hell. Glad that you're so sure where you'll end up.
2007-12-18 21:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by Aravah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in the Bible it is completely clear about no one who hasnt been saved is getting into heaven, so that is something to not be at ease about, infact it something that needs contemplation.
2007-12-18 21:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by Bethany 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember when Jesus was crucified, he told the one thief that believed in him that he would be with him in paradise. The other guy didn't believe, he didn't get there.
So you need to be a believer to get to heaven.
2007-12-18 21:43:32 · answer #11 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋