Today was my due date for my last assignment of my whole university life, provided I don't repeat that is! =) It really is a cause to celebrate. I am overwhelmed and excited at what is to come! The journey is just beginning! ;)
My lecturer bought me a book. God is great, huh? This is only the second time in my life where an educator gave me a gift. I am beyond blessed. The best thing is that the book is really what I need at this point of my life. It's about mentoring. The same theme that has been drummed into me for the last year or so, especially so this year! Some HUGE indicator or hint, don't you think? ;) Thank you Missie! Sure would be great to have you over sometime! ;) *hugs*
I had time to talk and think about life again, today. Had tea with a friend, and we talked about things that matters to us. I felt somewhat guilty during my busier times completing assignments when I did not give life much thought. It's just me I guess. Anyway, we talked about death, or rather, I talked about death. This friend of mine was a little uncomfortable talking about death, while I, was wondering how it feels like to be dead, who would come for my funeral and things like that. Maybe some of you have wondered the same things too, huh?
Our conversation then revolved into death by suicide. Yeah, you read that right. Well, sometime last year, there was someone I knew who hung herself. It was really sad, and the thing is, she was a Christian. One inevitable question people would ask then, is where is she going after her death? Heaven or hell? I mean, she committed suicide right? And we're not supposed to take our own lives because then it would be the same as murder and murder is sin. Sin, sends us to hell.
I gave that issue a deep thought. When friends asked, I kept mum because I knew the answer was just wrong. There was something missing in that seemingly quick and simple answer.
My conclusion is that a born-again Christian who committed suicide would still end up in heaven. Why so? If murdering is sin and we're doomed to hell for that, then the majority of us, if not all, would end up in hell. Look at the verses below.
Matthew 5:27-28 says, 27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[e] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
So the actual doing is unnecessary if we follow the principle that Jesus is teaching through this verse, right? We only need to hate in our hearts or minds to already commit murder in God's eyes. So all of us go to hell by that virtue.
What about Jesus' death on the cross for our sins? His death was for forgiveness of our sins for all eternity, and He died for our past, present and future sins. So even before we committed any sin, it has already been forgiven at Calvary. We have been forgiven even before we commit any sins in our lives! So big or small, God doesn't count our sins anymore. That's why we are called righteous thanks to Jesus who took our place of punishment.
So, that's my view.
same girl,
gracey
My lecturer bought me a book. God is great, huh? This is only the second time in my life where an educator gave me a gift. I am beyond blessed. The best thing is that the book is really what I need at this point of my life. It's about mentoring. The same theme that has been drummed into me for the last year or so, especially so this year! Some HUGE indicator or hint, don't you think? ;) Thank you Missie! Sure would be great to have you over sometime! ;) *hugs*
I had time to talk and think about life again, today. Had tea with a friend, and we talked about things that matters to us. I felt somewhat guilty during my busier times completing assignments when I did not give life much thought. It's just me I guess. Anyway, we talked about death, or rather, I talked about death. This friend of mine was a little uncomfortable talking about death, while I, was wondering how it feels like to be dead, who would come for my funeral and things like that. Maybe some of you have wondered the same things too, huh?
Our conversation then revolved into death by suicide. Yeah, you read that right. Well, sometime last year, there was someone I knew who hung herself. It was really sad, and the thing is, she was a Christian. One inevitable question people would ask then, is where is she going after her death? Heaven or hell? I mean, she committed suicide right? And we're not supposed to take our own lives because then it would be the same as murder and murder is sin. Sin, sends us to hell.
I gave that issue a deep thought. When friends asked, I kept mum because I knew the answer was just wrong. There was something missing in that seemingly quick and simple answer.
My conclusion is that a born-again Christian who committed suicide would still end up in heaven. Why so? If murdering is sin and we're doomed to hell for that, then the majority of us, if not all, would end up in hell. Look at the verses below.
Matthew 5:27-28 says, 27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[e] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
So the actual doing is unnecessary if we follow the principle that Jesus is teaching through this verse, right? We only need to hate in our hearts or minds to already commit murder in God's eyes. So all of us go to hell by that virtue.
What about Jesus' death on the cross for our sins? His death was for forgiveness of our sins for all eternity, and He died for our past, present and future sins. So even before we committed any sin, it has already been forgiven at Calvary. We have been forgiven even before we commit any sins in our lives! So big or small, God doesn't count our sins anymore. That's why we are called righteous thanks to Jesus who took our place of punishment.
So, that's my view.
same girl,
gracey
4 comments:
Heres my opinions, Jesus died for all our sins, even for those who have not believed in Him. But it is the gift that was offered, yet to be received. If we were to take our own lives, we have commit the sin but have no "opportunity" of receiving forgiveness simply because we can't. God is good and also just. All sins must be atoned for. Its a whole new topic to talk on about "receiving forgiveness and our 'ability' to receive". However, God is sovereign and ultimately His word is absolute. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
Adding on, just to clear the confusion, when I refered to the gift not received, I meant our not-yet-Christian friends. Another similar example is that an non-believer would not be able to receive Christ when they are dead because they can't, their spirit is eternally dead. Its our spirit that enable us to commune with God. Thats another topic fo discussion. But having said that, its shows us how important it is for people to know the gospel of the grace of God. Again, I am truly hope this sharing will not dishearten you.
My friend's mom is a Christian. I meant the post in the Christian sense. ;) But thank you for bringing this up. :)
Can i asked do you believe that people will go to hell because of a religion?
If you are evil...of course you're going to hell (whatever that is)....and if you're good of course you're going to heaven (whatever that is)
Hmmm is just my personal opinion and of course christianity come out with this thought...
The only people who will go to hell are those that are not God's children.
Because God said His children know His voice and will not follow anyone else.
Everyone else is in unbelief...which is what will send them to hell.JOHN 3:18
No, I believe people will go to hell because of sin and not unbelief in Christ, His Son.
Just personal thought,
Mike
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