Can more than half of Christians be mislead, do you believe good works is what brings you to heaven?
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Wow a Christian using scripture in their thoughts on dogma- novel idea that I hope continues. I totally agree- Ephesians 2 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. Kinda hard to argue with that scripture too huh? But we must see-as James points out- that good works are a result of our faith. Not that  we need to do them to get into Heaven-but if we follow Christ- and He was a servant to all- then we will do the same. Great point!
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It is said that our righteousness is like filthy rags in the sight of GOd.\nItis HE that makes things right wiht us.\n\nlook at it his way. indeed many christians are giving lip service, I know so many people that only call themselves christians because they were raised christian, but dont even believe in GOD. It's just a response. \n\nHere's the TRUTH:\nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin." I'm whispering "I was lost," Now I'm found and forgiven. \nWhen I say......"I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. \nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it. \nWhen I say...... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain, I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow. \n~Maya Angelou \n\n this IS the christian lifestyle. We are not perfect, and media hypes, fakes and others who try to portray us that way are WRONG! that doesn't mean we dont have a stand on some issues,and it doesnt mean we dont have radicals, it just means we are HUMAN SINNERS!!
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~Has it occurred to you that the heaven myth may be as bogus as the christ myth?
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I believe and by looking at most of the Christians of today, there you see the answer. I believe not because i was told to but because I have experienced it myself. So who else can dispute my personal experience but me because even if I'll say that it is so, I cannot force others into believing. The Holy Spirit ha guided Christianity into the light that have shown the exact truth. The truth that each Christian may choose to follow or not. Sure there are still those who fall short of expectations and there are those who refuse to open their eyes from the truth. But what really counts is that Christianity has advanced to a certain level where peace and progress have been a part of who they really are except for a certain few who have continued to pursue their twisted concepts, aspirations and selfish goals in life and others just can't handle it. Maybe the gift has not touched them yet.
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I don't necessarily believe in the whole Christianity heaven/hell concept, but if I did, I would say that where you go after death depends on what's in your heart, not what comes out of your mouth, or where you spend your Sundays. I can't imagine that God would find much good in the hearts of Hitler or the other fellows you mention. I think a good hearted Pagan or Jew or Muslim or Buddhist or whatever has a better shot at heaven than a bad person who states they accept Jesus. I think people worry a lot more about labels (like Christian, or Jew, etc.) than God does.
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Many people will tell you many answers to this question. Personally, I am a Christian, and believe in the Bible, which says that we are sinners who have been separated from God. To go to heaven to be with God, I have to be reconciled to Him. That is accomplished through faith in Jesus Christ, His identity, His crucifixion and Resurrection. Please see the reference passages below.
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yes...\n\nMark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.\n\nThat's the great commission. Christians are supposed to preach the gospel to unbelievers so that they might believe.
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Yes, I believe in the Lord. He is also my Lord and Savior. I am glad to see that there are still some people that aren't afraid to admit that in the end they will be going to Heaven. I'll see you there.
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Depends on the Christian and whether they truly understand and follow what the Bible teaches about what a Christian should be. For myself, I think it's fair to say that I do much more good to others than I do harm.
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John 6:29\nJesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."\n\nJames 2:\n14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. \n 18But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." \n      Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. \n\n 19You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. \n\n 20You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless[d]? 21Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,"[e] and he was called God's friend. 24You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. \n\n 25In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.\n\nMatt 25\n\n31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. \n 34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' \n\n 37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' \n\n 40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' \n\n 41"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' \n\n 44"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' \n\n 45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.' \n\n 46"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
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I don't think so.  I believe that people who do put alot of faith in god are giving the credit of their actions to another being.  God didn't create or plan your actions- you did!
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Christian  believing in Christ
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these people were probably saved tremendously from their addictions or faults. they don't have room to compromise. our jobs as a Christian is to surround ourselves with other believers. It makes us stronger and harder to break. But there are other Christians who have the ability to communicate the GOod News about Jesus Christ in a way that doesn't shut nonbelievers out. Don't lose hope!
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i think the bible is a good book yet fiction, religion is a money and war machine IMHO.  on the other hand people need hope and that is where many find it, we're best off never knowing
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Yes it was,\n\nHappy are you when people . . . lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake.—Matt. 5:11.\n\nJewish leaders said of the early Christians: “Truly as regards this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.” (Acts 28:22) Paul and Silas were accused of having “overturned the inhabited earth,” acting “in opposition to the decrees of Caesar.” (Acts 17:6, 7) Such false accusations did not prevent the early Christians from carrying out their commission to preach the good news of the Kingdom. In 60-61 C.E., Paul was able to speak of the “good news” that was “bearing fruit and increasing in all the world” and that had been “preached in all creation that is under heaven.” (Col. 1:5, 6, 23) Today, Jehovah’s Witnesses are being falsely accused, even as the first-century Christians were. Yet, the work of preaching the Kingdom message prospers and brings those who share in it much happiness.
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People believe this because the Christian religion tells them it's true.  Also, it's convenient to have someone take the rap for your mistakes.
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It's not up to us to make you "see" the truth or accept it.  I can tell you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but it's His job to work on your heart.  My entire faith is based on Scripture.  It's all there, in black and white.  That is the proof I need.  That, and the changes in my life since I became a believer.  If you don't accept it, you won't understand it.  God bless you.