I'm quite certain many people are wondering a) why I am keeping up with this blog; b) where on earth I get off preaching; c) if I really know what I'm talking about or if I'm just sputtering out a bunch of bull; and d) well, I'm not sure what "d" is, but I'm sure there is one.
Anyway, this post isn't a sermon, but rather a chance for me to answer the above questions, and pose a few questions of my own.
A) I started this blog for fun because of a challenge aimed in my direction. I am keeping it up because I'm enjoying the challenge, and because I am finding it educational. It's also a very good writing exercise.
B) I have been preached at by everyone from pastors to parents to strangers who think they have the right to tell me I'm a horrible person for things I have done. If they can do it, so can I. Besides, I am enjoying it. I would even try to get my own little cult going, but my Twin has already started this, and I can't take it away from him.
C) I'm just sputtering out a bunch of bull. And it's great fun. I will point out, however, that I do believe the bull I'm sputtering.
Ok, those questions answers, now allow me to ask a few of my own. These are questions I have often considered and thought about. I have my own answers, but am curious what others think...
1) Is suicide an unforgivable sin? I've heard it is, and heard the reasons. But, I find it difficult to believe that God would send someone to hell whom was simply trying to escape such a hell
2) How are we to believe the Bible as a true and accurate account of God if the Roman Catholics left out so many books?
3) If a child promises their soul to the devil in exchange for peace, are they then soulless? Is there any hope?
4) Well, I'm sure there is a "4" somewhere, but my brain is quickly shutting down tonight.
Hi Brandi! I find your questions interesting, so I figured I'd take a shot at them. I'm by no means an expert, just giving you what I believe and why I believe it.
ReplyDelete1) Is suicide an unforgivable sin? I've heard it is, and heard the reasons. But, I find it difficult to believe that God would send someone to hell whom was simply trying to escape such a hell
My answer - I honestly don't know. Personally, I don't think suicide is an unforgivable sin. I do think we will miss out on God's plan for our life by cutting things short, and we may miss out on more blessings in Heaven. I believe ALL sin is forgivable and to think that committing suicide strips you of salvation is the same as believing that salvation CAN be stripped from you - which I believe it cannot. Once you have given yourself over to Christ, I think that seals your eternity. There are some different denominations within the Christian community that believe salvation can be walked away from or given up, but I don't believe that.
2) How are we to believe the Bible as a true and accurate account of God if the Roman Catholics left out so many books?
My answer - I don't have any knowledge of the Catholics leaving books out of the Bible. Then again, there is a difference between Roman Catholics and many Catholics today who lean more toward Christianity's beliefs than Catholicism's. As far as the Bible being trusted, I think the Holy Spirit has imbued us with wisdom and discernment regarding truth and lies in this life - including books that try to be added or taken away from the Bible.
3) If a child promises their soul to the devil in exchange for peace, are they then soulless? Is there any hope?
My answer - First off, promising something to the devil in exchange for peace is a joke, because the devil doesn't know or deal in peace. He is the complete opposite of. And I will answer with an emphatic YES that there is always hope - unless you've died and have already moved on past God's presence to Hell itself. But as long as we're still here on this earth, we ALWAYS have the option to turn to God. I know that many have done it on their deathbeds. I don't advise that though, because I'd rather go through this life with a relationship with God than without.
Those are just my thoughts on the questions you posed. Great questions, by the way. :)