I know that God loves us,and Jesus Christ is ever forgiving.There are good people out there who commited suicide and died because of sorrow and despair.The church is absolute when it comes to the punishment for this sin,but do you believe that Jesus Christ can save and forgive them?Do you think he will turn his back on them?
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Jesus made the answer to your question clear when he said "all manner of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven among men.....(Matt.Ch.12 V31-32 being blasphemy against the Holy Ghost which involved a 2 fold Heavenly witness)as this is the only sin for which there is no forgiveness, then suicide is forgivable. Hope this helps.
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First, no one murdered Jesus, he gave himself freely to make possible our salvation and return to our Father in Heaven. Secondly, all sins can be forgiven by a loving and forgiving God. While I do not believe as noted about that either the Jews or Romans murdered Christ. Jesus knew what was necessary and again gave himself freely in harmony with the Fathers will.\n\nI do not understand why anyone would want to blame others for the gift of salvation made possible by the life, death and resurrection of Christ. While many may say Jesus was treated poorly at the hands of his oppressors, this does not take away from His willing sacrifice for our future salvation. I do not place blame for the death of Jesus, I give thanks for his willing to die for yours and my sins.\n\nPeace be with you all,\n\n+Michael
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Yes, "While Mennonites hold tightly to the belief that we are saved through God's powerful gift of grace, we don't subscribe to the "eternal security," or "once saved, always saved" theology. And though we believe that we are ultimately saved by God's grace, and not through any action or merit of our own, we also believe that maintaining a right relationship with Christ means that we are to follow in his footsteps and live a life that follows his example. Each member of the church has free will and can separate themselves from the body of Christ and live a sinful life, even if they once were bound to Christ. If that happens, the church will continue to pray for them and seek to restore them to fellowship, but the individual may still choose to forfeit his/her right to salvation."\n\nWhile I don't know precisely what Biblical verses they use to support their view, I would suspect they're most of the usual ones.  That is, Romans 11:22; Galatians 5:4; 1 Corinthians 15:1–2; 2 Pet. 2:20; Matt. 7:21, 10:33, 18:35; and Rev 22:19.
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If you are saved we are SINNERS SAVED BY GRACE, so there is always forgiveness. Christ's blood covers all. Everyone has messed up. Ask forgiveness and it is yours.
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Dear Solomon R.:  I DO believe God through his Greatest Teacher and the Partnership of the Holy Spirit CAN do that for us.\n\nI am a Christian and Spiritually oriented person.  My path is alive through "tight" relationships with both the Holy Spirit and Jesus.  Many do not know. . ., but Jesus and the Holy Spirit can and DO teach something non-traditional religions have named Transcendence.\n\nWill you bear with me, if I expand a picture for you to look upon and possibly contemplate?\n\nThe Crucifixion is looked upon as physical torture - to the degree that we have to turn away, and hold on to ourselves.  Many learn to love Him by witnessing the pain aspect.  Some love Him without dwelling upon it.  The meaning of the Crucifixion is far greater than the seeming display of physical vulnerability and pain:  Our vulnerability to each other and to our bodies.\n\nThe Crucifixion was undertaken by Him as the greatest learning tool He could use and teach by.  After the people saw  the ultimate physical abuse taking place - to an extent that leads to death - He then offered the Final Statement:  What God Created. . . cannot be destroyed.  The physical is perishable, but not what God Created.  Notice. . .He reappeared in his physical image again, and remained in it until He desired to leave.  Note:  The physical image he appeared in contained a "hole" for the others to see, but the blood, the bruising, the torn and tattered flesh were all absent !\n\nInside of us, and coupled with our human Intellect is a thing called soul or spirit.  Jesus and the Holy Spirit teach how to live through that - more than through the logic of the Intellect.  They both SERVE us in this physical life - the Intellect and the Soul.\n\nJesus can also TEACH how to use our God-given soul or Spirit-Mind to block out or transcend the pains of the physical.  He willingly teaches that WE ARE NOT VULNERABLE ;  to each other, or to the human Intellect !  Not all of us become Masters as He did and master life.  But, Jesus can teach level upon level of God's Thoughts and Knowledge to us - IF we choose to learn it, and ask for that.  \n\nPresently, I am working on that very thing.  Transcendence and Detachment.  To do this, you must have something to "go up against."  Something to test against.  I have experienced the inflictions of physical pain - and, according to His instruction, through my Mind, have learned to "banish" it.  Many, many of us have learned this.  Ghandi spoke of the horrifying beatings he received at the hands of his opposers.  He was taken to the hospital more than once so bruised, bloodied and purpled that it was not understood how he bore the pain.  He said, that although the body showed the infliction - he did not FEEL it !  We have no idea how powerful our souls or spirit-minds are.  And the joy of tapping into its power.  Many non-notable people, as you have mentioned, and now me too (!) have experienced the gifts of Spirit and some degree of Mastery over the physical.  It's real.\n\nWhen we are taught that after Ascension Jesus rose to rest and sit at the right hand of God and is no longer teaching on earth - we should be aware that there is a slight mis-perception in that.  He DID go before our Creator.  He was allowed to "speak" with Him.  But, He was quickly placed in charge of the Sonship and ceaselessly and intensely teaches us through Mind-to-Mind.  We receive His tutoring when we invite Him and then learn to hear his voice through our mind.  \n\nThe Sons of Man (Us) are much more. . .than we appear to be.  Something else Created our Minds.\n\nBest regards, Lana
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I believe you can, and this is one scripture that points to it.  \n\nSome will say that Ananias and Sephira weren't "really saved" if they fell away, but I find that theology terrifying.  If the only way you know if you are saved or not is by sinning and being struck dead, that makes assurance hard to come by, doesn't it?\n\nFor if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The LORD will judge His people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.\nHebrews 10:26-31
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I agree. i think that they are mad at us christians b/c we preach to them, they get mad at me for saying this sometimes: I know that you can go to heaven if you get saved and the way that you get saved is if you believe that Jesus died on the cross from your sins, rose on the third day, and then you have to confess to God in prayer that you are a sinner and that you believe He died on the cross for your sins and ask for His forgiveness on your sins and it is THAT simple, salvation is a free gift, we can't earn it. I am a baptist who believes (let me rephrase that, I KNOW) that this stuff I said is true. My name is Matthew James Needham and don't be shy to contact me on this. my email address is im_proud2b_a_christian@yahoo.c...
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yes, they are going to hell for not believing this: you can go to heaven if you get saved and the way that you get saved is if you believe that Jesus died on the cross from your sins, rose on the third day, and then you have to confess to God in prayer that you are a sinner and that you believe He died on the cross for your sins and ask for His forgiveness on your sins and it is THAT simple, salvation is a free gift, we can't earn it. I am a baptist who believes (let me rephrase that, I KNOW) that this stuff I said is true. Dont be shy to contact me on this by going to my profile.
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Christ's sacrifice covers past, present, and future sins. So, all sins are covered.(not sure about suicide since it shows a complete lack of trust in the Lord and only believers are saved)  The Blood of Christ is so powerful that He only had to shed it once in order to reconcile mankind to God.  And when He clothes you with righteousness, your sins are still covered though we should try to confess each and every sin we commit.  \n\nBut, as for myself, I can't remember them all.  So, I remember that since we don't know how to pray as we ought, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.  So, I just tell God that I have sinned pretty much all day long, either in thought or action, and that I can't remember them all, but He can, so will He forgive me.  Because I know that even though I don't pray properly as none of us can, the Holy Spirit will tell God in the proper way what needs to be said.(Romans 8:26)  \n\nAlso, if we are true followers of Christ, meaning that we are in Him and He in us, then we need not worry if we don't have time to confess some great sin right before we are killed.  Because there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ. (John 5:24,  Romans 8:1)  \n\nAlso, remember all the people that went to Jesus to be healed?  Most of them confessed no sin at all, but Jesus said to them, "Your sins are forgiven you."  The adulterous woman that was about to be stoned to death never confessed her sin, even though she was caught in the act.  And Jesus told her that he would not condemn her.  Therefore, I believe the answer to your question is:  All of it.
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All people sin because we are not perfect and that includes Christians.  We all sin!!  Christians are to confess their sins, be truly repentant, and make a firm resolve to sin no more to be forgiven.  We are forgiven, then we sin again.  Its a cycle but Jesus knows each of our hearts and He alone decides who will receive Salvation and His mercy and forgiveness.  I think it is a little harsh to call them hypocrites because most are trying to live in example of Jesus but because we are human, we fall far short and do occassionally fall into sin.  What I do not believe is the assumption by some that "Once saved, always saved"...that is not true because we cannot claim to be saved and then go on our merry way committing sin and expect forgiveness with no need of repentence and confession, simply on the basis that Jesus died for our sins.....Yes, He did, but He also gave us very clear and concise teachings on how to live our lives as a true disciple.  Look back at Peter...did not Peter sin in denying our Lord three times...but he was repentant and Jesus forgave him.  Bottom line...........We all Sin...its how we deal with it that makes the difference.
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Personally speaking, and this by no means is canon Law or church law or any kind of teaching within the church, but personally speaking, I know many good people who have never stepped into a church, except for maybe a wedding or funeral and have died, and I have a hard time accepting that a God who I have been taught is all loving, all forgiving would simply toss someone aside simply for "not" beleiving in Him. Wat to many I meet, consider we are in Hell here on earth, and we are judged worthy by the way we deal with everything here. But simpy based on the teachings I know now...no...I think that those who are "basicly good", "basicly moral" are admitted to heaven.\n\nBishop David
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If a person is married and in love with their spouse, do they not ask their spouse to "forgive" them when they wrong them? It's about relationship, for a relatioship to be a healthy one, there must be communication, empathy, and forgiveness when you have wronged them. This is ESPECIALLY true with God. I mean, HE'S GOD! Would you not be sorry for hurting Him after all He has done for you. I mean we live and breathe because He chooses to sustain our health another day, we are able to work, choose, and make our own decisions (right or wrong) because he chooses to have grace and allow us to. Why would someone not ask for forgiveness for sinning against such a gracious Father? As a father myself, it means much more to me when my daughter comes to me and asks for forgiveness for doing something wrong instead of not asking at all like she doesn't care about me. And if your kids refuse to ask forgiveness for disobeying you, you will eventually punish them. God does us the same way, we suffer the consequences for disobeying Him here on earth if we refuse to turn from our ways, we still go to Heaven because He is our Father and nothing can change that, but nevertheless, He has to punish us and does so before we die. \n\nAs far as the old testament goes, the high priest atoned for the sins of the people once a year with a sacrificial lamb because that was the covenant God made with them. The problem was that this only "put off" the sins and didn't cover them for good. It took a perfect, sinless, person to actually live that life for us, then to be sacrificed in our place to completely cover those sins once for all, and that is exactly what Jesus done. I hope this answers your question, Peace.
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People who continually sin, without a conscious..need to check their salvation. If they don't turn there life around they will go to Hell BUT if you ask for forgiveness and mean it, (and turn from your wicked ways)..he will save you..
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If you believe in Jesus Christ as your savior and ask for forgiveness you are saved, God can not lie and turn you back, if you have the holy spirit in you, you will be saved into an eternal life, people can call themselves christians, and not be saved.
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There are reasons why God could not save us from sin with a snap of His fingers.  His holy and just character would not allow it.  A payment had to rectify the transgressions committed.\n\nWhat He did though is offer a SOLUTION to the sin problem that  would also lead to eternal life.  The solution was Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son.\n\nCan man just do anything he wants and expect eternal life?  No.  Adam and Eve were given the opportunity to live forever and CHOSE to blow it.  THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES for blowing it, in every aspect of life.  Adam and Eve were no exeption, rather they were mankind's first examples to demonstrated that there are consequences for doing wrong.  Instead of being able to live forever, they would die.\n\nThe consequences to sin then is death.  So, what is the remedy?\n\nSomething had to remedy sin.  There is no darkness in God.  He is holy.  No man could ever see God and live.  He is too holy and full of pure light...beyond our scope of understanding.   Therefore, He had to make a way for us to be able to exist with Him forever in His magnificent glory, splendor, and light.  Sin is darkness and can not abide with light.\n\nIn Leviticus 17:11 God told the Israelites that the life of the body is in the blood. He gave them rules for pouring that blood on the altar. They had to do this in order to cover their sins. \n\nWithout the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins Hebrews tells us.  The blood represents life.  If a sacrifice were made, it would remedy the sin...wash the sin away...cleanse the sinner from the sin.  Why? Because God said so.\n\nIn the TNK, this was temporarily accomplished through animal sacrifices...spotless animals.  The reason for Jesus Christ coming in the flesh was so that he could be the final sacrifice.  He would literally give His life, so that all might live.  He was blameless, he did no sin, therefore he qualified as the "spotless Lamb" of God.  He gave His only begotten Son who was willing to die for the world.\n\nIn the offering the priests shed animal blood, but that blood only provided a cover for sin. Only the blood Christ shed was able to put sin away (Hebrews 9:26)! \n\nCouldn't God have died for us?  No.  God is not a man.  Only a flesh and blood sinless person could be the exchange.  His Son was what He gave, with His Son willlingly doing so.\n\nJesus GAVE his life freely out of love.  It was not "taken" from him.  His blood poured out to cover the sins of all who believe and wash them...freeing them from the bondage of sin.  All sin was imputed to him to reconcile the world to God.  Jesus Christ, through His sacrifice, put the world in a position to be "reconciled" in actuality to God.\n\nReconciliation removes the hatred (Romans 5:10; Colossians 1:21; Ephesians 2:16); reconciliation makes a person clean. Through reconciliation God paid for our sins and put them away (2 Corinthians 5:19; Hebrews 9:26; 1:3). Reconciliation breaks down the walls between God and man (Ephesians 2:14). At one time you and I were the enemies of God. By faith in Christ we brought ourselves back to God (Colossians 1:21). The war is over! God signed a peace treaty in the blood of Christ (Colossians 1:20)! \n\nAnyone, who believes God and His Son can be washed clean by the spilled blood of Christ.  God then, by His loving grace, declares a person "righteous" who has this kind of saving faith.\n\nJust as God raised Christ from the grave to a new body and immortality, so will He do the same for all who believe.  At the first resurrection, and at the last trump, Christ will return.  All in Christ (true Christians) will be changed instantly to an incorruptible, immortal body and person never to sin again and fit to dwell in the light of God.
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Yes, there is a God who loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for us on the cross. When we accept Jesus into our lives, we dump all our past, present and future sins on Him. He becomes our scapegoat. In exchange, we receive life in Heaven after we pass away from this earth and escape the punishment of being in Hell.
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Makes sense to me.  Some think they have sinned too much and can't be forgiven when the scripture says flat out they can and will if they just accept the forgiveness and repent.  They doubt God which is exactly what Satan wants you to do.  Think you are too far gone to get any forgiveness.  Is Jesus' sacrifice enough or would He have to hang for longer for you to think it is enough to cover YOUR sin?  Maybe not the best example but could you think of a better one?