ਕੀ ਸਮਲਿੰਗੀ ਆਦਮੀ ਸਵਰਗ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ? “ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਖੋ ਕਿ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋ ਜਾਂ ਨਹੀਂ। ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦੇ ਜੋ ਯਿਸੂ ਮਸੀਹ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ, ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਨਿਕੰਮੇ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ!” (2 Corinthians 13:5, IRVPUN)
ਇਹ ਇਕ ਗੁੰਝਲਦਾਰ ਸਵਾਲ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਧਰਮ ਸ਼ਾਸਤਰ ਦੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਪਹਿਲੂ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਈਸਾਈ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਉਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਜਵਾਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੰਦੇ. ਪਰ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਮੈਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਵੇਖਦਾ ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਮੁੱਖ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ "ਕੀ ਪਾਪੀ ਸਵਰਗ ਵਿਚ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ?"…
Calivinism vs. Roman Catholicism
There are quite a number of significant differences between Calvinism and Roman Catholicism. I'll try just to hit the highlights of some big ones: Faith, Works and Justification : Calvinism teaches…
Did Old Testament Gentile believers have to become Jews in order to be saved?
In the Old Testament, the Gentile followers of God did not have to become Jewish in order to be saved, that is, they did not have to join the nation of Israel. There were saved people in the world…
Murderers in Heaven
Actually, the Bible doesn't teach that murderers can't be saved in the normal way. Rather, it assures us that even they can receive salvation in Christ if only they repent of their sins and turn to…
Can you be saved and still follow a false teacher?
Excellent question. The short answer is "yes," it is possible (see the 7 Churches of Revelation). When one is initially saved they normally know very little of the truth. All they are familiar with…
Can Catholics be Saved?
I believe the article you refer to is addressed below. I would agree with you that there are quite a number of significant differences between Calvinism and Roman Catholicism. Ra McLaughlin…
Losing Your Salvation
Eternal Security There are two different doctrines that teach that you cannot lose your salvation. The first is generally knows as "eternal security." It states that you cannot lose your salvation no…
Why Choose Me?
You have raised two questions that theologians have wrestled with for ages: assurance of salvation, and the nature of God's prerogative in election. Election The traditional answer to the question…
What is the ordo salutis?
Ordo salutis is Latin for "the order of salvation," which deals with the logical sequence of stages involved in the salvation of a believer - election, effectual calling, regeneration, conversion…
Calvinism vs. Arminianism: A Worthwhile Debate
As far as Calvinism and Arminianism are concerned, I do think the issue is an important one. However, for the most part, I also think it is an in-house debate. That is, I believe that most Calvinists…
Election vs. Predestination
The terms "election" and "predestination" each have a variety of uses. As the Bible uses them, their meanings overlap greatly, so that in many instances they are synonymous. Election refers broadly…
Salvation for the Mentally Handicapped
The question of salvation for the mentally handicapped is very similar to the question of salvation for those who die in infancy. In both cases, the infant or handicapped individual possesses some…
Salvation vs. the Kingdom of God?
I'm sorry my answer was misleading -- I did not mean to imply that one could be saved without inheriting the kingdom of God. Rather, I was using the terms "saved" and "inherit the kingdom of God"…
Are Children Saved?
Regarding your first question, as John 3:3,8 indicates, you have to be born again in order to be saved. Being "born again" means having your spirit regenerated or given new life. Because we are…
When a Baby Dies
Actually, Reformed theologians have not been entirely unified on this issue. Some, particularly the old Princeton theologians, have argued that while imputed sin from Adam is sufficient to make…
Calvin, Salvation, Baptism
On the specific issue of Calvin's view of baptism and that represented in the Westminster Standards, the two are basically the same. Also, just as a side note, Calvin himself said that his…
Election vs. Predestination: Calvinism vs. Arminianism
Both Calvinism and Arminianism affirm election and predestination. However, their understandings of these doctrines are different. Arminianism teaches that election is made on the basis of foreseen…
Infralapsarianism, Supralapsarianism, and the Problem of Evil
Reformed theologians have argued both sides of this issue. The Puritans were largely supralapsarians, believing that God predetermined the salvation of man before he decreed the Fall. Most modern…
Jesus Came to Save the Unbelievers?
The answer lies in the broader context of John 12:44-50. Jesus' point is not that he won't ever judge the unbelievers -- after all, in verse 48 he says that his word will judge unbelievers on the…
Prevenient Grace
"Prevenient" grace is grace that "goes before." In Wesleyan thought, the Fall had such terrible effects on man that man became unable to believe and/or respond positively to the gospel. In order to…
The Intermediate State
Charles Hodge has a systematic theology that has a section on this topic I find to be most encouraging and biblical. I encourage you to read his section on the "Intermediate State" if you want some…
Backsliding Christians
The Bible teaches that once you are saved you cannot lose your salvation. There are many, many arguments and proofs for this doctrine, including: Christians are predestined not just to initial…
Suicide Mortal Sin?
Actually, the Bible does not teach that people who commit suicide necessarily go to hell. At various times, some people have argued that suicide sends you to hell because you don't have the…
Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased?
There are four major views on the continuation or cessation of the charismatic gifts: Cessation: The most common position is that the "spectacular" or "sign" gifts (prophecy, miraculous healing…