21 Dec '09 04:24>
What if one of them wanted to repent and turn from his/her wicked ways? Any chance for him?
Originally posted by SwissGambitThey probably had their chance long long ago. Perhaps before the creation of man they had their chance to repent.
What if one of them wanted to repent and turn from his/her wicked ways? Any chance for him?
Originally posted by jaywillIt is posts like this that make me despair for the human race.
They probably had their chance long long ago. Perhaps before the creation of man they had their chance to repent.
The legion of demons besought the Son of God to cast them into a herd of pigs. And they said:
"And behold, they [the demons] cried out, saying, What do we have to do with You, Son of God? Have You come here before the time to torment the Son of God. He's the One with authority over every evil spirit.
Originally posted by SwissGambitMan has an allotted time within which to make his decision about the Lord Jesus Christ; we call it 'life,' or that time between birth and death. If, after having reached the age of accountability (different for everyone), he repents--- changes his mind about the Lord Jesus Christ--- he is in union with Christ forever.
What if one of them wanted to repent and turn from his/her wicked ways? Any chance for him?
Originally posted by FreakyKBHi reject the idea that person is instantly in union with Christ forever, regardless of what may or may not occur, its a preposterous and unfounded statement and reminiscent of the nonsense that evangelic christians (even though they dont do much evangelising, ironic isnt it) have come to perpetuate. 'Take him into your heart and you will be saved'! Nonsense!
Man has an allotted time within which to make his decision about the Lord Jesus Christ; we call it 'life,' or that time between birth and death. If, after having reached the age of accountability (different for everyone), he repents--- changes his mind about the Lord Jesus Christ--- he is in union with Christ forever.
Conversely, if he opts to remain i in the first place about Himself, they wouldn't be in this state.
Sounds familiar, eh?
Originally posted by SwissGambitI think you're asking for apples and expecting oranges. For man, the deal is sealed between birth and death. For angels, their time is over.
OK, so far the answers are more or less what I expected.
But let's say a demon stopped wreaking havoc and making mischief, and instead stayed in hell, refusing to go out on marauding parties, or whatever it is that they do to pass the time, humbling himself in the fashion of the tax collector in Jesus' parable - beating his chest, crying, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner!"
Is there still no chance for redemption?