It was in his day and is in our day. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved., Anyone that responds to the gospel of Jesus Christ can be saved and go to heaven when they die. Our relationship started to be troubled since I discovered he lied/lies on so many things, cos the things he did has been very painful to me. I sometimes think people carry religion to far, and when I think that I feel bad about myself I wonder if its not that they are carrying it to far but that maby I am to worldly or not really a christian or something. He was visiting prostitutes and he is the one who is listed in the great faith hall of fame in Hebrews 11. On debatable things, Paul says, let everyone be fully persuaded in his or her own mind (Romans 14:5). In truth, he says, it's about creation being restored through God's ever-advancing Kingdom. No one is good except God alone. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. However, the major constraint he had was his height. There is no physical attribute that automatically disqualifies someone from entering heaven. How do we know this? Some churches are but there is a difference between what the Bible says and what religion teaches or even what some churches teach. If so, what brought you to that point? Can I be forgiven or am I condemned without chance of forgiveness even with repentance? Just BELIEVE & say out loud. I wasnt sure from your post? The simple answer is no. I need help. God was the one who created it. Like many others, I dont feel like I have assurance of being saved. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. If we believe the Bible is the Word of God, we have to believe BOTH statements as inspired Scripture and we have to assume that they do NOT contradict themselves, because as Jesus said, Thy Word is Truth., I have a question but your views on homosexuality. WebSome scholars believe that having a short height suggests a punishment from God, and according to some of them, a short person might have no chance of making it to heaven. it is not judging to say that murder is wrong. Are you saved for sure? He longs for us to accept his gift of salvation so we can spend eternity in heaven with him. Is there ever a time when its okay to deceive them? Is Being Short a Sin? Just like anyone else, there are many ways for short people to serve God. Height isnt a factor in any persons eternal destination. God used these laws (particularly the religious rites and sacrifices) to demonstrate his own holiness and need for perfection. Then im truly lost. Thieves will not be in heaven. John 3:16 says, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. You get eternal life by believing. That is why Paul says in Romans that we are not to be conformed to the world (Romans 12). God does not want anyone to perish. In Romans, Paul said that Gentiles (who do not have the Law of Moses) will be judged differently than Jews (who do have the Law of Moses). There is no getting around that fact the passage here condemns homosexuality. That is not limited to homosexuals. The reality of heaven leads many people to wonder about who enters it when they die and on what basis. Single strongwilled Mama Bear has taken care of me my whole life. So as a child, I guess I although I didnt always do what my mom said or got the best grades, she didnt enforce and I never had any consequences and no rules other than not being outrageously disrespectful YET I was a decent child. Forgiving yourself is not a condition of salvation but if God has forgiven you, you should forgive yourself. How old are you? When we repent and put our faith in Christ, we become new creationsthe old person with all their physical attributes is gone. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Most of them (seven in particular) are either sex sins or money sins. IT BOOMBED WHEN IT SHUT! Debating the Morality of Japanese Animation. But he bible makes it clear that it isnt our works that save us, but our intent. That was in the year 2000. Others have said Im being attacked by the enemy. If that is you, then you are classified in the unbelieving group. Why is this contradictory to the many scriptures that state if you believe in Jesus and that he died for our sins then you will go to heaven. Have you ever had an assurance of salvation? There are different because at salvation three things happened. Therefore, he resorted to climbing a Sycamore tree to make up for his height. Tonight,we will look at an extremely important passage. Since he said this Im living in a constant sense of sin and started to doubt about my salvation. to learn more. I feel bad for owning a home and car sometimes when I think of the less fortunate. The Bible tells us that we all sin and fall short of the glory of God (regardless of physical appearance), God loves us so much any way he sent his son to die on our behalf so that we could experience eternal life with him, If someone accepts this gift of grace by accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior, the Bible tells us that that person will be saved, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God, Is Oral a Sin? They are each placed according to the sins they commit. You have to believe on Him as Savior. See http://www.elonsmallgroup.com/conversion-of-a-religious-man/ as well when you have time. WebJust wait a bit, and I'm sure a bunch of anonymous folks will write it down in a different language. I was okay. I do not know. Even if he does, I always give the hope that he will change, and accept Gess TRULY in his life (he is a Christian. forms: { No. You have to ask Him to save your from your sins. It is quite another matter to claim to be a Christian and accept the Bible as the inspired, authoritative Word of God but to live completely contrary to what it teaches and justify that behavior. Like I said I am a virgin but I wouldnt say thats a result of salvation as much as a left over from the faith I had as a kid. You are absolutely correct. The lesson here is that what many are doing, what most people are doing (in some cases) is not what you should do. For YEARS had most of the same problems most of you had. He doesnt even say that most of them did. Jesus says, What is HIGHLY ESTEEMED among men isDETESTABLE in Gods sight (Luke 16:15-16). It is important to mention that in the old testament, priests had unlimited access to the temple, unlike the Children of Israel. Do not know if this is much help. You may also like to read Do Cats Go To Heaven, To understand how far Heaven is from the earth, we must first understand what they are. Neither he nor his family was placed under financial hardship because of his physical handicap. [1]. In other words, whether we are tall or short is irrelevant on judgement day. or do you ever question what youre told by your religion? First, look for explicit commands or prohibitions. I am a senior citizen. 13 Do not be surprised, my brothers and sister] if the world hates you. { It is not judging to say that adultery is wrong. Drunkenness is regarded as a sickness or a disease by the medical community. Idolatry is legal. She helped to promote the rights of people with disabilities and was an advocate for education for all children. My anxiety and fear got so bad that I could barely breathe sometimes. Jesus met Zacchaeus in a sycamore tree. I mean there are babies that are aborted, miscarried, or just dont survive after birth for some reason, and babies and toddlers that die in accidents like a car crash or house fire or something, what about there souls. In the scene, God gives Moses instructions about proper worship, which he communicates to the Israelites. It you are worried that you will not make it to heaven because you do not measure up, none of us do. As Dale Carnegie said, A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. How much of the Bible have you actually read? Those laws were only applicable to the Jews and their place of worship. Zackariah. He died in our place and took our penalty. I pray for forgiveness from God, but then a day or week later. I even stop myself from doing things that I know by Christian standards I shouldnt do. He did not say that they were saved. And if you dont believe in Jesus, you will not go to Heaven, because Heaven isnt for good people; Heaven is for forgiven people. Short people did not choose their heights. You said that you listen to religious radio. One of their descendants, Goliath, was over 9 feet tall. He was animist before. Or is something else going on? Good question. Paul gives two different words for homosexuality (effeminate, homosexuals), The first word () is a little broader than just homosexuality but would include the passive homosexual partner. The Bible says that they will NOT go to heaven. For me I accepted God as my only God and Gess as my saviour at the beginning of this year. There are some instances in the Bible where a persons height is being referenced, like Eliab, the son of Jesse, who Samuel thought would be King. And such were some of you: BUT ye are washed, BUT ye are sanctified,BUT ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God (I Corinthians 6:11 KJV). P. The Israelites couldnt approach God to give thanks, confess their sins, or communicate anything else, in a flippant or cavalier manner. So your height is not a criteria. I would call him a little radical to be honest. Hello I have a question I felt the Holy Spirit has left me I didnt feel right afterwards I let my son move in with some peopke and I am staying with someone I went to a mental hospital I heard your not my child I feel awful and scared I was spirit filled for 13 years and he tried to warn me its awful I had a gift of prayer but now I dont know what to do my children was a gift from God and I didnt appreciate I was complaining and didnt realize it can you come back from it I cant be at my church. Doesnt God state Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Four people were killed and 28 others were injured in a shooting at a 16th birthday party on Saturday night in an Alabama city, officials said. They have to do with money. it is not judging to say that stealing is wrong. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.. WebThe Bible indicates that 144,000 people will be resurrected to heavenly life. You do not have to doubt your salvation over water baptism but if you feel convicted about it, go ahead and get baptized again. I did not write them. I love her and she loves me and we joke and have our ups and downs yet how am I act that does not celebrate Sabbath Day and tells me to buy or do something that you are not particularly suppose to do. You are concerned, which is good. The Bible calls drunkenness as a work of the flesh. You can worship one God, many gods or no God. He doesNOT say that you will lose your salvation. Thanks for writing. So, if you are concerned about whether or not you are tall enough to go to Heaven, dont be. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. Many people in the Corinthians Church thought they were saved. And behold,some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last. Luke 13:30 (ESV). Short people can go to heaven. Here are seven of the reasons why good people are disqualified Jesus said, If your right hand offend you, cut it off, although he did not mean literally. That is undemocratic. As for the Gay issue that seams to be running rampant in the world and every christian chat room google can find, I dont think people who are gay go to hell just for being gay, I think if they go to hell its because they live a homosexual life. And my mother although she takes care of me, sometimes she just blows up and is meaner to me than when I was a kid, who at that time at a younger age, wouldve been more use to her way of being had she always been that way. Eventually he did not do the way this my friend was saying. In the Old Testament, the Bible reveals two stories of short people going to heaven: Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector from Jerico, and Jesus. Let me know if you have additional questions. and do you ever doubt your faith? So, what can we conclude from all of this? Get the Facts. Did you ever have any assurace of salvation afterwards? (function() { You mentioned that you were baptized but did you ever pray to receive Christ as Savior? WebShort people will be permitted into heaven because of the precedent set by Jesus upon meeting Zacchaeus the short tax collector. Im a prayer warrior. On the other hand, you call yourself an agnostic. That is where the pastor of a good church in your area would be helpful. Paul tells uswho willNOT inherit the kingdom. Only males from a certain clan served as priests. And sure enough, Jesus stopped beneath the tree and looked up at Zacchaeus. What does it have to do with worshipping God? It is one thing to reject the Bible and its clear teaching on a variety of topics. Greed is legal. I KNEW FOR SURE IT WAS JESUS WHO TALKED TO ME!I stopped watching on TV the Christain Pastor who put me under LAW. Because after that my mother wanted me to go to the military and I KEPT telling her that I didnt want to go and that although Im the one that told her about the interview for a meeting with a Navy recruiter, that it was ONLY an idea YET ever since then things HAD went down hill. It is the Greek word for a slanderer (). And why did he murder him? The person that introduced me to this is a friend and a prophet(but I dunno how much he is)and he always had a big influence on my mind with his speech. All sacrifices were, in part, word pictures. He is not concerned with whether or not we are tall or short; rather, He is concerned with how we treat others. What Does The Bible Say About Lying To Your Spouse? Im constantly feeling guilty of almost everything that I do. God doesnt want any physical representation of the brokenness of this world coming into the Holy of Holies. It is different from what the news media and entertainment industry says. This story shows us that Jesus loves all people, no matter how tall or short they may be. I was tormented 24/7 insanity hearing evil voices & seeing evil in my mind, heard evil chants seeing evil spirits, just Constant harrasment!Constant attacks from Satan. You have to personally receive Him. Marriage is part of Gods plan. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold. And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house since he also is a son of Abraham. How I get through to her when Im not in the position to be an influence on her because shes still taking care of me because its so hard ti find a job. The answer is that God can save everyone WHO REPENTS. But what about when it comes to lying to your spouse? Height (or any other physical attribute) is never equated with sin in any way in the Bible. A couple questions for you. eg. My answer is that we have to take the whole counsel of God. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord., If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. to learn more. 1) Although I have been told Ive been baptized by water at a professing Christian church when I was younger, I didnt understand anything about Jesus until like age 19, was I able to fully grasp the truth for myself. WebTucker Carlson broke his silence on Wednesday evening, posting a short video online after his abrupt firing from Fox News earlier in the week, but did not directly address his The best way to witness to a family member is by your life. Hello. There are even television shows that feature people getting tattooed. You say, when I see people like the Duggards on 19 kids and counting, or when I see the 700 club I just feel horriabely about myself and turn the channel. Thanks for the letter and sharing your situation. So I feel He has turned His face from me. NASHVILLE Hundreds of students, parents and teachers marched to the Tennessee State Capitol, day after day, demanding a ban on assault weapons and action on gun control. What is the gospel of Jesus Christ? I am not saying this in some sort of new age sense. We are not even supposed to associate with professing Christians who are revilers (I Corinthians 5:11). By Reuters. I had even asked her to stop telling me about it before I finally expressed my opposing opinion. The context of Leviticus 21 concerns rules and regulations for priests in ancient Israel. I would point a few things out. Many people in the world never ask that question and do not seem to care if they are saved. WebWe can confidently say that short people go to Heaven, as no verse states otherwise. The Bible says salvation is NOT by works. On the contrary, there are people who are not Muslim, as we call it, but they will accept Islam if they receive its message and therefore, they might enter heaven. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd, he could not because he was small in stature. In fact, some would say that it is part of the American Dream. Not that I was ever unwilling just that she wasnt clear like the other two people what she wanted and then say I talk too much for asking. We are born with the innate qualities of our creator. Translation: All major English Bible translations render the relevant word dwarf or dwarfed: Also see Will People With Tattoos Go To Heaven? Yes. I know personally a couple of gays who just dont have sex, they read scripture and draw strength from that to stay single, and do there best to live a christian life. If a short person has a heart that is right with God, then they will be welcomed into heaven just as any other person would be. For example, in Matthew 25:40, Jesus says, And the King will say, I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,you were doing it to me! Matthew 25:40 (NLT). Paul said such were some of you. Some of the members of the Corinthians Church were former homosexuals. Characteristics that were considered deformities eliminated a priest from performing certain tasks, though their restriction wasnt a punishment (more below). It is found in I Corinthians 6:9-11. I started doubting my faith when I started question hell and why it exists and I know there isnt really an answer for why he created hell, I would have to ask him that so dont worry I dont expect anyone to be able to answer that, but I started to see him as cruel and to be honest I didnt want to follow someone like that. The world corrupts this natural inborn goodness from God. It is a crime but most of the sins on this list are perfectly legal. I guess these could be signs but besides that I really couldnt say I have had any signs. Didnt drink, smoke or have my mom worried about me getting pregnant as a teenager. Thinkin it was a cupon I went to pick it up it was a picture of Jesus holding a man up and on the back was a quote about forgiveness. Also, I ask for prayers since right now I am unable to drive, yet I really want to go to church. 1) Many of these sins fall into different CATEGORIES. Even though we have the Bible as our yardstick, the concept and criteria of making heaven are still heavily debated. They thought they were going to heaven. Those are two different situations. Some will possess the kingdom and some will be EXCLUDED. What are the sins that made Pauls list of top ten in I Corinthians 6? First, how old are you? After two aunts, I got on the 18 wheeler big rig with my truck driver mom. But if living a perfect sinless life isnt even possible for the saved, then how do we know that the things we are doing now, or things we are no longer doing, are the right things? However, some people believe that being disabled is a punishment from God. I feel like in the past year I have started to become a much worse Christian in that Ive gotten drunk with my friends a few times and Ive grown addicted to masturbation, like pretty much every other kid at my Catholic School. One is a RELIGIOUS sin. I have been reading my bible and praying and trying to abstain from sin, yet I have still had a few instances of sexual immorality. I do not see a contradiction between what Paul said in Romans and what Paul said in I Corinthians. There are no perfect Christians. Would it be different person to person? That is what some of them WERE (past tense) but they are no longer that. If so, what kind is it? Jesuss words to Zacchaeus allowed him to enter heaven despite his short stature. For example, Helen Keller was deaf and blind, but she went on to become a well-known writer and speaker. How do you witness to my mom who says she believes but she still cusses like a sailor and claims Man, those are just man made words. to justify her potty mouth. I follow the teaching of Christ as taught in Scripture. I am unsure if I need another water baptism since that was my mothers will to have me baptised, not me realizing Im a sinner and absolutely NEED Jesus Christ in my life EVERY day. She wanted me to leave it alone. Some political commentators and people in the media are guilty of this. If you have Jesus living inside you, you will have a greater conviction of sin than if you are unsaved. Noah got drunk after the Flood. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). Ananias and Sapphira were guilty of greed. Whether we are tall or short, we all have the same opportunity to please God and inherit His kingdom. The Bible does not look on drunkenness as a sickness but as a sin. I want to look at these ten sins and make some general observations about them. On the flip side, Like I said I like Game Of Thrones, is that a matter of personal taste? I was told God wouldnt protect me unless I thithed. Real change is possible but it has nothing to do with Barack Obama or any other politician. WebMatthew 12:30-32 states that "blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven". Heres my problem though. Anyone who does not love remains in death. Some churches may be able to help you. The Bible says that Judas was a thief (John 12:4-6). Can you be so afraid of getting it wrong that you dont realize you believe? He borrowed a lot of money from me ($15,000) saying hed repay me when he purchased his home.
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