what determine your going to heaven or hell???????
By vorovo
@vorovo (67)
Nigeria
February 9, 2010 6:32am CST
some people would say if you do good you wouls go to heaven
some would say if you abide by the 10 comandment you would.
other would say so far you believe in jesus christ you would,
my pastor would say it is your last did that will judge your next movement,
is it true??
does that mean if a robber dies in a church he would go to heaven or if a robber save someone's life and die in the course, he would go to heaven ????
think twince and let us know ????
what determine your going to heaven or hell????
we are waiting
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25 responses
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
9 Feb 10
Hi vorovo, I believe that it's time that we forget the idea of a fairy tale heaven where one lives happily ever after, this idea belongs back in the nineteenth century. It is ridiculous to think that there is a superman type God, who lives somewhere in the sky that will judge everyone alike. Ideas keep changing within Christianity and what many believe now is nothing like what was believed even one hundred years ago. Jesus said the kingdom of God is within us and that should be enough for any Christian to understand. We have much to learn and only a fraction of it is to be found in the Bible. For real peace of mind, go within and get in touch with your own divinity. Blessings.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
9 Feb 10
For real peace of mind, go within and get in touch with your own divinity.
SO VERY VERY TRUE and beautifully said....I have to say too that I totally agree with what you said about the idea being so outdated and belongs in the past...
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@nocturn98 (956)
• Venezuela
9 Feb 10
It is not through your actions that will determine if you will go to heaven or hell. It is not what you last did while you are living. God's grace will determine that.
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"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8[/i]
@urbandekay (18278)
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10 Feb 10
It is often said that by faith and only by faith art thou saved but this is to miss the point or to grossly misunderstand it.
Can we really imagine that a person with a strong faith yet evil habits, say a child molester or another Adolf Hitler is saved? No, of course not.
Understand then that faith and good works go hand in hand; strictly speaking without faith there are no good works and having faith leads to doing good works.
all the best urban
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
14 Feb 10
No one comes to the Father (God) except through Jesus Christ. Therefore, you must repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and be baptized as an outward sign of your inward faith.
@imjack (61)
• India
9 Feb 10
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Matthew 5:29
"If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away.It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell."
Make the right choice while you have time.
@bensclai (62)
• Philippines
12 Feb 10
The holy scriptures never indicate that all good people go to heaven.
In fact the scriptures repeatedly says that righteous people will live on a paradise earth forever, which is the original purpose of God for humans.
The Bible does indicate that there are those who will go to heaven for a specific purpose, to rule as kings with Christ over the earth. We humans are not made for heaven. An in depth Bible study will help you understand this. Heaven is for God and angels,spiritual beings. Earth was made for man. We don't need to go to heaven to be happy. God made all the Earth for us to enjoy.
Hell? The truth is, we are all going to hell!
The original Hebrew and Greek words translated 'hell' do not indicate a fiery torment. Instead, it means common grave. Why not re-examine what the Bible really teach? Where does the hell teaching come from? It pays to research on this.
The idea that people will suffer in a fiery hell is an insult to a loving God.
for more info visit www.watchtower.org
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I personally dont believe in any "heaven" or "hell" nor do I believe that any supposed all loving god would banish one of "his children" to any fire and brimestone eternal hell for being EXACTLY what he created us to be....
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
12 Feb 10
According to the bible, one must:
1. Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God.
2. repent
3. Audibly confess the fact that you believe.
4. Be Baptized (immersed) for the forgiveness.
5. Live faithfully.
@venkatachary (1165)
• India
10 Feb 10
No one knows what is hell or heaven. But the religion want to make us to follow certain good thing in life. Some people do not need any advice and they behave in a manner which are liked by one and all. Some are to be guided. So, the religion gives the guidance to follow certain rules to run the human life. " what we sow that we reap".Hell means all sort of trouble and heaven means all sort of happiness. We need happiness let us follow the rules of faith in religion.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
if heaven were true, i don't think a single act would be an indictment. probably, it's the magnitude of the act or even collective acts would determine if one is to go to heaven or otherwise...
@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
10 Feb 10
agreed. we should be kind and think of others everyday anyway, not just because we want to 'get to heaven' or anything. I believe in some sort of afterlife for sure, but religion just doesn't sit well with me.
@sbryan1969 (212)
• United States
16 Feb 10
I believe that the only way to heaven is Jesus Christ. The Bible states that, "for by grace you have been saved through faith." and "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness." I teach children's sunday school and I tell the children that it is as simple as A, B, and C.... "A" means admit to God that you are a sinner. "B" means believe that Jesus is Lord and "C" means confess your faith in Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
@thuhuong (823)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Well, heaven and hell differs in everybody's mind. I think we learn to become spiritual by seeing where we fit in life and how our role is in it. In fact, when it comes to understanding God, no one will ever completely know. What we read, listen to and discuss may be tips of the iceberg but I guess our final breath is when we realize how deep our soul may reach. That's where the grim reaper or some angel as they say assists us on the next path. Whichever, heaven or hell can also be in our imagination. Without much thought to it, our life here in the present on earth seems to have more relevance than the afterlife.
@May2k8 (18392)
• Indonesia
9 Feb 10
heaven and hell all in the hands of god and we are just waiting for the moment in which all the life we live will end. We can pay for the sins we do in this world if we would repent. We are not told where we will go, all that is destined. Over the world do good things and leave that which is forbidden by the religion we profess.
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Everyone will know God's unconditional love that heals all hurt.Everything you do in life will come back to you in time.This is never to punish but to teach. It shows you exactly what you are doing. Some say the consequences of bad choices can seem like hell.God is never one to be feared. Be who you must! It's a part of the plan!!
@jilshi (271)
• Malaysia
10 Feb 10
Honestly i have not read about 10 comandments from bible. There are a lot of chapter that i have not go through in bible and i feel difficult to remember so many name. Some of the names are repeating for different person.
I am glad the church paster remind the reminds us again and explained throughly about 10 comandments on last Sunday service. I learned a lot and gained more experience from the talk. All the while i only know the greatest comandment is To Love your neighbour with all your hearts, mind and soul.
Although the 10 conmandments seems simple, i feel difficult to achieve all.
I think that i am greedy because i remembered once i did not inform or return the money when a stall employer gave more balance and incorrect amount. I kept quiet and receive the money, walk away.
No matter how, i will try my best to follow the 10 commandments. I know that everybody will be judged by GOD one day.
@ewinner (86)
• India
10 Feb 10
I think going to hell or heaven depends on our deeds in life, if
we dont hurt others or be loyal enough we might be choosen for heaven
and if not we might go to hell..the word rebirth may also determine it,for
example if a person in this birth is having all gud facilities and comfort
it means he performed good tasks in his past,if he is born as a beast in this
birth it might be dye to his past bad deeds...
@ipcarpio (19)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
well for me its not about the religion.or its not your religion that would determine if you are going to heaven or not. i think a little of your good act would bring you to heaven. but the Gods grace and mercy is the most important. i mean in order for you to be considered holy, you must be as holy as God,.and that is impossible. eventhough you are a priest, or the pope, you would not be as holy as Jesus. so it barely in Gods hands.