Turbo Monk
Bluelighter
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psychoblast, intriguing posts.
I did not even realize this before, but even when I was a firmly believing Lutheran, I still wondered if I would get into heaven or end up in Hell. I mean, we all sin, right?
Yes.
Exactly what sins would be forgiven?
All sins except one are forgivable.
What if I sinned and died an hour later, before asking Jesus for forgiveness?
Great question, "dying with a sin on me".
If we were judged on living perfect, sinless lives... none of us would make it to heaven. The belief that Christ was both God/man, lived a sinless life, rose from the dead, and turn to him for the absolution of your sin is what saves you (note: this doesn't mean you'll never sin again). Ephesians 2:8 states "It is by grace through faith which we're saved, not by our good works, so that no one can boast."
What if the Baptists were right and some tiny nuance of my version of protestantism was wrong?
If you believe Christ is both God/man, rose from the dead, and turn to him for absolution of sins... you have the ticket.
This causes debate amongst Christians by the question: did Jesus come here so I could keep sinning or did he come here so I could stop sinning?
This spawns variations of denominations and lifestyles. Yes, the grace of God actively pursues us through Christ which covers our sins if we choose to accept it. Unfortunately, this gets abused by the practice of, "I can go ahead and do whatever I want cuz Jesus will forgive me." vs. Jesus giving me the power to overcome my temptation to sin, striving to lead a more Godly life.
What if I was not quite respectful enough of my parents?
What if God really didn't want me doing chores on Sunday and was ready to send me to Hell for it?
What matters is whether we believe that Jesus fulfilled the 10 commandments for us and forgives us when we break them.
I did not even realize this before, but even when I was a firmly believing Lutheran, I still wondered if I would get into heaven or end up in Hell. I mean, we all sin, right?
Yes.
Exactly what sins would be forgiven?
All sins except one are forgivable.
What if I sinned and died an hour later, before asking Jesus for forgiveness?
Great question, "dying with a sin on me".
If we were judged on living perfect, sinless lives... none of us would make it to heaven. The belief that Christ was both God/man, lived a sinless life, rose from the dead, and turn to him for the absolution of your sin is what saves you (note: this doesn't mean you'll never sin again). Ephesians 2:8 states "It is by grace through faith which we're saved, not by our good works, so that no one can boast."
What if the Baptists were right and some tiny nuance of my version of protestantism was wrong?
If you believe Christ is both God/man, rose from the dead, and turn to him for absolution of sins... you have the ticket.
This causes debate amongst Christians by the question: did Jesus come here so I could keep sinning or did he come here so I could stop sinning?
This spawns variations of denominations and lifestyles. Yes, the grace of God actively pursues us through Christ which covers our sins if we choose to accept it. Unfortunately, this gets abused by the practice of, "I can go ahead and do whatever I want cuz Jesus will forgive me." vs. Jesus giving me the power to overcome my temptation to sin, striving to lead a more Godly life.
What if I was not quite respectful enough of my parents?
What if God really didn't want me doing chores on Sunday and was ready to send me to Hell for it?
What matters is whether we believe that Jesus fulfilled the 10 commandments for us and forgives us when we break them.