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In Christianity can one believe that rather than not going to heaven and instead going to hell a person simply dies and does not receive eternal life?
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∙ 14y ago
No The Bible talks about both heaven and hell
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
If you do not accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior u will go to hell it says so in the Bible
If you do accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior u will go to heaven
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How can you receive eternal life?
AnswerEternal life has long been one of the hopes of humanity, as we struggle to accept our mortality. Christians believe that they will receive eternal life by belief and the forgiveness of sins. Nothing is really known, so all we can be sure of is the hope for eternal life.
When did Russia receive Christianity?
988a.d
Who was most responsible for separating Christianity and Judaism?
Jesus. Through the death of Jesus all, who believe, can enter into a new relationship with God. The old covenant on which Judaism is based has been superseded. Heb 9:15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
Why do people Think Christianity is foolish?
Some people think Christianity is foolish because it contains some beliefs that are difficult or impossible to prove. Like any faith, Christianity has certain theological beliefs referred to as mysteries that cannot be explained but must be accepted by faith alone. The most central of these is the concept of the Trinity-- that there is one God who is three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Christians also believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary and became a man. He was crucified for the sins of the world, and by His death Christians believe that we all receive the grace to enter Heaven, an eternal state of perfect happiness and union with God. There are most likely many reasons why people think Christianity is foolish. They will most likely not be shy in sharing their opinions should you ask.
Do you receive the Holy Spirit when you receive Christ?
This differs among different denominations of the Church but most believe that yes you do, he empowers you and helps you to live for God. You receive Him the moment that you receive Christ.Pentecostals believe that you don't and that you receive him later but I believe that you receive Him at the exact same moment as when you receive ChristYes. The definition of a Christian is a person who has the Holy Spirit, and the definintion of a person who has the Holy Spirit is a Christian.
Who are the Elect according to the scriptures?
The elect are those chosen by God to receive faith in Christ and therefore eternal life.
Were is tarterus?
Tartarus is the dungeon of the underworld where the wicked go to receive eternal punishment. It is part of Hades, the Greek underworld. -Tychusfindlay919
What do you call the sin which severs your relationship with God?
Once you believe Jesus' offer to receive eternal life from Him as a free gift (Jn 5:24; Eph 2:8-9; Rom 6:23) you are regenerated and can never lose that eternal life. Thus, when you sin, you are only losing fellowship with Him, not your eternal life. In order to restore that broken fellowship, you must confess it to Him (1 John 1:9). The fellowship lasts until you sin again. Sin does not keep a person from having eternal life; if it did, no one would have it since everyone has sin at some point (1 John 1:8). What keeps you from having eternal life is if you never believe Jesus' offer (John 3:16). This is referred to as blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, i.e. saying that Jesus' offer is a lie.
Are you really alone?
Not if you believe in and receive God as your savior.
What is jesus' basic philosophy?
Jesus believes Himself to be the eternal Son of God ("Before Abraham was I Am") who was sent into the world to bear witness to the truth of God and offer himself as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. He knew that in this self-offering, He would atone for the sins of the world, reconcile humanity to God the Father, and give eternal life to all who believe in Him. He also promised that those who believe in Him will receive the Holy Spirit and will experience a new and transformed life with God already in this world. His own resurrection from the dead demonstrates the veracity of his claims.
What is the significance and meaning of worship to a Catholic?
.Catholic AnswerThe significance and meaning of worship for a Catholic is eternal salvation, without it there is eternal damnation. Worship for a Catholic is worship "in spirit and truth" (see St. John 4:23). Catholics attend Mass and receive the other Sacraments at Church so that they have the strength and correct relationship with God to go out and worship Him "in spirit and truth" throughout their daily lives. For a Catholic Christianity is NOT something that you just do on Sunday, but something that you do every moment of your life.
A discussion and explanatio of Jesus' claims that if you believe in Him you will never die?
He was saying that if you put your faith in Him, repenting of your sins, you will receive eternal life. After you physically die, you will not go to Hell, which is the second death. Death means separation from God. Accepting Christ means never going to Hell, which is what He meant.
