1 Corinthians 6:9 A list of the character of people who will not go to heaven.

[claypot]

Hey Paul,

What about those who do not believe? Wouldn't they repent and believe if they were given a second chance? The answer is no, they would not because their hearts are not changed simply because they die. Their hearts and minds "are at enmity" against God and won't accept Him even when they see Him face to face. This is evidenced clearly in the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. If ever someone should have repented when given a second chance to see clearly the truth, it was the rich man. But although he was in torment in hell, he only asked that Abraham send Lazarus back to earth to warn his brothers so they didn't have to suffer the same fate. There was no repentance in his heart, only regret for where he found himself. Abraham's answer says it all: "And he said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded, even though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31). Here we see that the witness of the Scriptures is sufficient for salvation for those who believe it, and no other revelation will bring about salvation to those who do not. No second, third or fourth chances would be enough to turn the heart of stone into a heart of flesh.


Pretty crystal clear Paul, don't ya think?

I, cp, wrote.......

I think of matt 11.21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee,  Bethsaida ! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Sounds like if these guys had a second 'chance' they would have repented. But of course God is not a God of chances so I think they will have their day in court and God will bring them around in some manner.

cog, I think your thoughts on this issue is like the train wreck you accuse others of.

Sorry.

Awaiting your comments and God bless.

cp 

I know you are busy, cog but just wondered about your thoughts on the above.

You are falling way behind in responses but you are quite a trooper for hanging in for as long as you did. I hope your goals were accomplished........you know, the paper you had to write or the people you needed to impress or whatever.

I think you furthered the Kingdom with all your questions. You generated enough words to write a book. I wished you could have been a bit more honest and open with us but that is just my thought, not a judgment, I leave the judging to the Lord of the elect.

Will await your comments and God bless. Thank you.

cp

[Cardinal]

 :cloud9: Amen Anne........good post.  :thumbsup: Blessings....