I'd say they're equal in the end.
No need for any of this Jesus accepting stuff then. Gotcha.I would agree with you Suzy.
If a person is truly charitable, does good from his heart, and loves all men, then God is with him.
No - in both scenarios there is an acceptance of Jesus/God - one for their entire life as demonstrated through their good works, one at the last moment similiar to the theif on the cross.
We believe that in order to be saved, all men will have the chance to know and to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord, God, and Savior.
We? Does Susy agree with you?
Actually, in the first scenario, the man doesn't accept Jesus/God. Just because he acts in an ideal way doesn't mean he believes in God or whatnot.No - in both scenarios there is an acceptance of Jesus/God - one for their entire life as demonstrated through their good works, one at the last moment similiar to the theif on the cross.
I would agree with you Suzy.
If a person is truly charitable, does good from his heart, and loves all men, then God is with him.
If a person truly repents for his sins, then God is also with him.
supposed to be about the man who didn't accept Christ in the given scenario? Note, I'm only saying he did not accept Christ because the OP distinguishes between the two as one haven accepted Christ.If a person is truly charitable, does good from his heart, and loves all men, then God is with him.
No - in both scenarios there is an acceptance of Jesus/God - one for their entire life as demonstrated through their good works, one at the last moment similiar to the theif on the cross.
Good works IS NOT an indication that someone has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Good works IS NOT an indication that someone has accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
By their fruits shall you know them!
Did not Christ say that? And if He did, then are not fruits the same as works?
Bad works (like murder) leading to condemnation
Good works (like loving your enemy) leading to righteousness.
Which is better, someone who does okay but not as well as he could and is happy with that, or someone who has done poorly but taken the steps necessary to do much better in the future and to reach his potential?Which of the following is a good person to you?
A) A no religion man who does charity works and volunteer works all his life.
B) A murderer who decides to become a christian just before he dies.
\Which of the following is a good person to you?
A) A no religion man who does charity works and volunteer works all his life.
B) A murderer who decides to become a christian just before he dies.
The Second one: You arn't saved by good works but by grace. Read this to find out what good is: The Good Test Lets not fool ourselves into thinking you can earn God's approval. Its a lie of the devil.
Which of the following is a good person to you?
A) A no religion man who does charity works and volunteer works all his life.
B) A murderer who decides to become a christian just before he dies.