I have a whole lesson on the Fifth Commandment, which I did three years ago. You are in a different situation. Esp.not feeling saved. The Bible clearly teaches that anyone who accepts the gospel of Jesus Christ will be saved. Why would God keep people out of heaven because of a disease? I dont like Christian music to be honest, but there are certain songs I stay away from because I get a quezy feeling listening to them. I am talking about people who continue to live in sin, do not repent, do not feel bad about it and even try to justify it and still claim to be a Christian. No heaven for you, period. I Believe he died on the cross for my sins. 5:17). I have a horrid memmory. Adultery isNOT a disease. 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. Some 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. When it comes to making it to Heaven, our focus should be on God, not on ourselves. Only males from a certain clan served as priests. Like when I was worrying over blasphamy of the holy spirit, I asked for a sign and when I went to arbys about a year and a half or two years after my worrying about it started I saw a little card on the table across from us. And that I was stealing from God if I didnt thithe. I learned about spiritual Adultery I was under false religious teachings(under law). If you are a genuine believer but just struggle with victory over sin, it is a complicated topic. your entire article was great! Some of these things are makeup which I have cut down A LOT, dying hair (natural colours), wearing pants or jeans, spending money on things for the house or buying beauty products, freaking out when I have acne or dermatitis breakouts because I think Im being too vain etc etc. Bless you. David committed adultery. I am a senior citizen. God didnt want their second best. Whatever causes us to sin should be removed (any person, place or thing). First, how old are you? Ive been a good girl. We have GAY DENOMINATIONS. Also see Did Judas Go To Heaven? Dont know if this helps. If you have Jesus living inside you, you will have a greater conviction of sin than if you are unsaved. God does not want anyone to perish. Thank you and God bless. (John 3:16-19 NIV). Is For King and Country a Christian Band. You know the commandments: Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.. Neither he nor his family was placed under financial hardship because of his physical handicap. [1]. However, there is one passage in the Bible where height (dwarfism, in particular) is mentioned as a disqualification for doing anything. You are not doomed. Some schools of thought believe that short people are not qualified to worship God, due to the requirements in Leviticus 21:18-20 that prevent a priest from performing his reverend duties. Are they a sin? Can you be so afraid of getting it wrong that you dont realize you believe? Also Romans 1:19-20 That from the beginning we instinctively know God from his creation. WebMatthew 12:30-32 states that "blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven". The Bible only condemns the abuse of sex. I recommend you reading the whole book. Like many others, I dont feel like I have assurance of being saved. Perfect animals and perfect people. } Im almost 39, female. If youre worried about your stature dishonoring God in some way, you should be worried if youre tall. WebWhat prevents people from going to Heaven is committing acts of sin and unbelief of God. (I John 3:11-15 NIV). Thank you for sharing your story. Some religions are dictatorial. And if you dont believe in Jesus, you will not go to Heaven, because Heaven isnt for good people; Heaven is for forgiven people. Solomon committed idolatry. Paul mentionsthieves, greedy, and swindlers. He never rejects and says that they are too bad to be saved. I feel in the last few years Ive screwed up so much that although I know I have a heart for GOD, that Im not honoring her but if you could really see I have tried multiple times to reconcile positively before any if this ever happen over the last few years. Why do you do this? He married all of those pagan wives and started building temples to pagan gods because he loved his wives so much. All of the other nine things mentioned areMORAL CHOICES. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.. The question is not, what do people think about this question but what does the Bible say? I go to a non denominational church which is bible based. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,the new creationhas come:The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV). 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. Jesuss words to Zacchaeus allowed him to enter heaven despite his short stature. One is a RELIGIOUS sin. I Peter 3 speaks of the wife winning over her unsaved husband without a word. There are many things that might be wrong, not because they violate a clear verse but because they violate a clear biblical principle. I know you have given me your testimony before but I forgot it. God created sex. Leviticus 21 lists several conditions that would keep a priest from being able to serve within the temple: blindness, lameness, being disfigured or deformed, crippled, hunchbacked, a dwarf, eye defects, festering wounds, and damaged testicles. I am not sure what has come over me but I know I do not deserve Heaven. Greek scholar A. T. Robertson calls this a roll call of the damned.. What changes should you see? Are we treating others with kindness and compassion? Lets look at what this passage does say, in context. What motivated the Father to send his only son as a sacrifice of atonement is the great love he has for people (John 3:16). I answer that question in last section of the lesson. on: function(evt, cb) { Unfortunately, not all Christians have an assurance of salvation. Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-7). Now what does that word For example, Helen Keller was deaf and blind, but she went on to become a well-known writer and speaker. Paul doesnt say that all of the Corinthians lived like this before they were saved. I said all I had learned & the pokeing /harassment got worse. The Bible teaches that we are all sinners (Romans 3:23). And when they saw it, they all grumbled, He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner., And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. They have more faith then me I can tell you that. I KNEW FOR SURE IT WAS JESUS WHO TALKED TO ME!I stopped watching on TV the Christain Pastor who put me under LAW. You do not have to doubt your salvation over water baptism but if you feel convicted about it, go ahead and get baptized again. If a person, short or tall, does not accept this gift of Gods grace, that person will not go to heaven. I do believe I am a Christian, a Child of GOD. For no one who has a blemish shall draw near, a man blind or lame, or one who has a mutilated face or a limb too long, or a man who has an injured foot or an injured hand, or a hunchback or a dwarf or a man with a defect in his sight or an itching disease or scabs or crushed testicles.. Greed is NOT a disease. Jesus accepts Zaccheus and goes to his house, demonstrating that shortness is not a barrier to acceptance by God. This shows the power of the gospel. And the dead in Christ will rise first. A Spiritual and Scientific Exploration, 25 Bible Verses About Love, Weddings, And Marriage. Their names will be absent from the Book of Life. I dont know of that would affect the baptizm or not. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.. Thats when I searched for the scripture. The Bible clearly states that is the way to heaven. Matthew 7:21-23). Nowhere does the Bible describe being short as a sin. I have a question, Im engaged to a guy and we are living together, I got pregnant from him last June and now our baby is about 6 months. It is a work of the sin nature. Ive been struggling a lot in my walk with Christ because for the past 19 1/2+ Years , Ive been living with a severe traumatic brain injury. The Bible teaches that you cannot lose your salvation. The Bible calls drunkenness as a work of the flesh. I cannot understand how what this my friend says can be true. So if you are struggling with dwarfism, know that you are valued and loved by God just as you are. And as crazy as it sounded I had no biblical support for my argument that he was just taking it to far. 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. Did you ever have any assurace of salvation afterwards? Many think that these people will be in heaven. Do you slander people? Sorry for the late response. But he lied about having the down payment I remembered what Paul said about who wont go to heaven. Jesus said, All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will NEVER cast out (John 6:37). Also, short individuals can find solace in the verse where Jesus showed his public acceptance of Zacchaeus, not minding his height or past records. Therefore, when they die, they will go to heaven. Also, I ask for prayers since right now I am unable to drive, yet I really want to go to church. Just like anyone else, there are many ways for short people to serve God. You have to personally receive Him. So whether youre tall or short, remember that youre just the right height for your journey through life. In fact, adulterers and homosexuals sound very similar in the Greek text. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. That is what some of them WERE (past tense) but they are no longer that. If you have any further questions, I would be glad to help. The idea that they cant is based on a misunderstanding of an Old How Far Is Heaven From Earth? Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Just going to church, even regularly, and getting baptized will not save you. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for you. Some have even been taught the lie that if you are saved, you have eternal security and if you have eternal security, then it doesnt matter how you live, because you are going to go to heaven anyway. Falling into sin does not mean that you have lost your salvation. Im a sinner. Is it a factor when it comes to going to heaven? He just says that if you commit these sins, you will not get an inheritance. Marriage is not just a contract or an agreement between two people; it is a sacred bond that is meant to. Even then, the priest had to meet several other qualifications. Thank you for youre response. We can conclude that God measures a persons worth in terms of their character, not their physical appearance. 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. As Jesus said to one man in his day, You are not far from the kingdom (Mark 12:34). Paul gives two different words for stealing (robbers and extortioners or swindlers). But as for being in a large group I dont know if I would like it or not, I would like to go to church but I am still working that out with my mother though. The passage that mentions people of short stature isnt about who gets into heaven and who doesnt. WebShort people have just as much of a chance of going to heaven as anyone else. Hebrews is talking about people who totally and finally reject Christ after making a false profession of faith. no one can prove god exist or not and for people to come up with these rules just seemed a bit ridiculous. Many of the things on his list are not regarded as wrong today. 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. The Bibledoes NOT say that drinking keeps you out of the kingdom of heaven. Characteristics that were considered deformities eliminated a priest from performing certain tasks, though their restriction wasnt a punishment (more below). That is where the pastor of a good church in your area would be helpful. Hurt but trusting God to make all things right ? WebFor the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. Leviticus 21:18-20 offers a list of physical deformities that disqualify a priest from certain functions. They all thought they were better than everyone else and I grew up thinking religion was evil. Jesus died for you. No one is good except God alone. This sounds good. The only thing that can save us is the blood of Jesus. Or like a couple of weeks ago when I was worried about it again because I said the words out loud in explaining blasphamy of the holy spirit to my mom, about a week later I got this little token from a customer about jesus. EVERYONE who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13). Ill try to keep this as short as possible. Not sure if this is any help. Sorry but I have more questions. It was a figure of speech. You cant live any way you want and go to heaven. The Bible says that whosoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13). The idea that they cant is based on a misunderstanding of an Old Testament passage that mentions dwarfism. A gay Christian is biblically an oxymoron. The Bible is clear on the basic criteria for making heaven from these references: Because 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. He does NOT say that a Christian cannot commit one of these sins. Many people in the Corinthians Church thought they were saved. This verse suggests that God values kindness and compassion. Rather, it is determined by our relationship with God. Paul does not say if people do these things, they will not get any rewards in heaven. 6:23, 10:9-10). WebShort people will be permitted into heaven because of the precedent set by Jesus upon meeting Zacchaeus the short tax collector. http://www.elonsmallgroup.com/objections-to-hell/, http://www.elonsmallgroup.com/conversion-of-a-religious-man/, http://www.elonsmallgroup.com/assurance-of-salvation/. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. Leviticus is a book full of laws for the Israelite people. to learn more. 3) Not everyone will inherit the kingdom. Can God save prostitutes? And although she is a great mom in providing clothes and food, how do you honor someone who claims to believe in Jesus Christ but not The Bible itself when that is an oxymoron because The Bible is the only Book that speaks of HIM as The Son Of GOD? Have you ever had an assurance of salvation? 3) Does thisteach that you can lose your salvation? I use to ride on big rigs with her at the time I really started my journey on reading scripture. On the flip side, Like I said I like Game Of Thrones, is that a matter of personal taste? The short answer to this question (pun very much intended) is yes! On that day many will say to me, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? and do you ever doubt your faith? For whatever reason, is being short a sin is a fairly popular Google search. Dear God; I believe Jesus is the son of God. Therefore, different theology experts agree that dwarfs, alongside other physical features mentioned in Leviticus 21: 18-20, disqualify some people from the priesthood. You may also need to find a group of men in a local church to confide in. Paul drank wine. He longs for us to accept his gift of salvation so we can spend eternity in heaven with him. over trusting Christ for their Salvation. INSTANTLY ALL THE TORMENT WAS GONE! I know that Paul says in Romans that he too struggled with sin, and he even admitted that he sinned even though he knew it was wrong. Some will possess the kingdom and some will be EXCLUDED. it is not judging to say that murder is wrong. I feel like Ive grieved the Holy Spirit by not stopping doing some things which Christians have split opinions on whether they are sin or not. I am going to list the ten classes of sinners. WebThe main reason you are not going to heaven is that the idea makes no sense. Is there any hope left for me or am I doomed? (function() { why is that? 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. The KJV follows the Greek text here. Hello. It is completely counter-cultural. If you are saved, you will want to make some changes in your life, like stop getting drunk. I do not see a contradiction between what Paul said in Romans and what Paul said in I Corinthians. On the other hand, simply stating what God says in His Word is not judging. Since they chose to be separated from God on this side of eternity, they will be allowed to live out that choice fully on the other side. Ill not go through with it. Required fields are marked *. The law permitted them to eat from the holy food, but not approach the altar because of their defect. King David committed adultery and murder and he was still a believer but he paid the rest of his life for those actions. One is a VERBAL sin. The answer to your question is found in I Corinthians 6:9. So take a few minutes to read through them, and let Gods Word, Read More 25 Bible Verses About Love, Weddings, And Marriage, Unless youve been living under a rock, you know that honesty is one of the most important character traits a person can have. You have people who are unfaithful or There are examples in the Bible of believers committing some of these sins. It, Read More How Far Is Heaven From Earth? But Zacchaeus was a small man, and there was no way he would be able to see over the crowd that always seemed to surround Jesus. For example, in Matthew 19:30, Jesus says, Butmany who arefirst will be last, and the last first. Matthew 19:30 (ESV). Dont know if thats relevant but there it is. Not to be saved. The passage also condemns many heterosexuals. The Bible also says that God does not want anyone to perish (I Timothy 2:3-4). I do not know. All I have time for now. Just because all people (short ones included) can go to heaven doesnt mean that all people will. Because 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. Another option is to see a biblical counselor. Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. Hasnt God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? I have read the NT and up to Judges in the OT. Ive only had glimpses of the peace and joy that many Christians talk about. Please do pray for me since these medications make me a different person, and no one will take time to slow down and listen or try to understand me. Knowing about medicine will not help you unless you take it. And, as long as you are living in a way that pleases Him, you will inherit His kingdom, regardless of your height. Please, please help me. Greed is legal. Required fields are marked *. There are even television shows that feature people getting tattooed. According to Leviticus 21:20, many Bible scholars believe that being short is a punishment by God. We are born with the innate qualities of our creator. In John 9, the disciples see a man who was born blind. There is a lot to this topic but the simple answer is by a changed life. Bless you. Let me know if you have additional questions. Good works are NOT the basis of our salvation but are the evidence of our salvation. He says that they will not be there. You have to not only KNOW that Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead but you have to ASK him to save you like the tax collector did in Luke 18:13 when he said God have mercy on me a sinner. There are many people who wouldnt think of committing some gross sexual sin but do this all the time. I will read your word, I will tell others about you& I will follow & obey you forever. Good question. What do you think you have to do to have assurance of salvation? I agree completely and did not say otherwise. Thanks for the letter and sharing your situation. You do not deserve heaven. In the rest of the Bible, sex is celebrated in proper Can People With Tattoos Go To Heaven? His job put him in constant contact with people from all walks of life, and he used this to his advantage, amassing a small fortune through bribery and extortion. She will see that you are different. 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. I cant be forgiven??. As word pictures, every sacrifice symbolized truth about God (especially his holiness), people (especially their sinfulness), and the relationship between them. I was just wondering. God also calls us to be like these children. It is different from what society says. [2] Source[3] Source[4] Source. I dont know exactly what about them makes me feel that way, but yet I listen to religious radeo and I dont feel that way and I dont know why. Idolatry is legal. People could only sacrifice animals without blemishes. 5) Many of these sins are COMMON in our day. Does your sin involve one of the ten mentioned in I Corinthians 6 or is this just a general question? God is not concerned with how tall a person is, but rather with the condition of their heart. I do get anxious a lot and I feel like Im living in fear or condemnation as some have described it to me. 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. Web4.1K views, 50 likes, 28 loves, 154 comments, 48 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 7th District AME Church: Thursday Morning Opening Session However, when he met Jesus, his life was changed forever. Paul mentions. Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Paul is not teaching a works salvation. A true believer could commit any one of these sins. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. I very much want to go to Heaven. He loves us all and wants us all to be with him in heaven. Somethings WRONG! Why are people wondering if short people go to heaven? SO ANYWAYS. Whether we are tall or short, we all have the same opportunity to please God and inherit His kingdom. How do we know they are going to Hell, because I believe love is no matter what gender. Get the Facts. Notice three in this one passage alone. Heres my problem though. Dwarfs in Israel, including priests, were neither social outcasts nor did they experience any unique hardships because of their physical stature. According to Paul, many heterosexuals will not be there either. Keep up the good work. Lately I have been falling asleep to Psalms and been kept awake at night desperately wanting to be saved and go to Heaven. It is not judging to say that adultery is wrong. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. You have to say, I messed up. A God capable of making creatures deserving of life in paradise would never, if He were just, I would point a few things out. Zackariah. That is not even possible. Therefore, any idea that short people wont get into heaven is a complete misunderstanding of a law in the book of Leviticus that disqualified people who were dwarves (along with a list of other physical conditions) from entering the Jewish tabernacle (and later the temple). 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).
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