This is a very interesting question I heard today

@mjsdls (1840)
United States
August 14, 2007 9:54am CST
I would like your input on this. If Satan came and repented to God would he be forgiven?
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@nowment (1757)
• United States
14 Aug 07
That is a great question, one I suppose we don't really know the answer to but various belief systems could no doubt come up with different answers. I was raised catholic, so I can only go by what I was taught, and according to the Bible, the only sin God won't forgive is not believing in Him, so if Satan went to God to ask for forgiveness it would indicate that he believed in God enough to show that he would need God's forgiveness so it would mean that yes God would forgive him.
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@mjsdls (1840)
• United States
14 Aug 07
that makes since. I personally do not know what I believe in this question.
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@Modestah (11179)
• United States
11 Mar 08
I disagree, the Church does not say disbelief is the only thing to keep one from heaven. She actually teaches that the devils DO BELIEVE and they DO tremble. it is not ignorance that keeps the devils outside of heaven -
@nowment (1757)
• United States
13 Mar 08
I didn't say that the church taught that, but that it IS in the bible, the bible is what states that the only unforgivable sin is not believing in God, The catholic church has turned making people think that there are all kinds of sins, that will send them to damnation, into a big business since its creation,
@Jemina (5770)
4 Sep 07
I read some commentary books about Lucifer's downfall and it was very sad to know that Lucifer did repent before he was cast away from heaven. However, God saw in his heart that his repentance was not sincere. He was given many chances but he refused to acknowledge and confess his sins. And when Jesus was crucified on the cross, that was the seal for Satan. But I believe that if Lucifer did repent with all his heart he would have been forgiven.
@estherlou (5015)
• United States
14 Aug 07
Interesting thought-provoking question. We know as believers, we can sin and repent and be forgiven. The one thing we can't take back, is out-and-out turning our back on God and saying No. On the other hand, as long as we are alive, we can still repent. Wasn't satan the angel of light, and the highest ranking archangel? That wasn't enough for him. Not only did Satan jealously want the power that God had, he fostered a movement of angels who followed him in his war against heaven. He refused to worship God and influenced many to turn away from God. Wow...I guess he made his choice and was cast down. We have until we die to make our final choice, I guess. Very interesting...
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@ayris77 (1301)
• Malaysia
14 Aug 07
I guess no because he have made so many disaster in the human heart and also i think,satan will not take s his change to apply forgiven from God!
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@mywords18 (645)
• United States
14 Aug 07
well NO!! becoz it need to be human to err and satan is no human ,,,,,,,,,:))
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
16 Aug 07
I would have to say that the devil is not likely to do that because repentence would be an act of good and the Bible says that there is no good in him at all.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
11 Mar 08
that is a great question but I have no idea, it is not written in the bible from what I can tell
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@Modestah (11179)
• United States
11 Mar 08
nope, it is too late for him and his - they've made their choice and they are stuck with it for eternity, they can not turn back - but actually without already having the grace of God they can not even repent - so if they came repenting - it is only another lie, which of course God can neither deceive nor be deceived.
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
4 Mar 08
No, I don't believe that God would forgive him, 1)because Satan isn't human. He was an angel. He was the highest most powerful angel actually. He tried to take over and was thrown from the kingdom of Heaven never to return and doomed for Hell. and 2) because Satan is to busy trying to get everyone else to join him than to think about asking God to forgive him. He doesn't have a pure heart anymore and all his plans and thoughts are of nothing but evil...I don't believe God would ever accept his apology because i don't think the apology would be real. God bless
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