Is my father in Hell ?

[whiteeagele0]

Hi...

I am whiteeagle0's mother...and I had a question that I am very worried about. I just read something on another website, that if you do not keep all the commandments that you are going to hell. My father was saved....he read his bible, sought after God, prayed daily but, did not I think understand about keeping the Sabbath. He went to church on Sundays...and when he was not feeling well could not make it. He did not know about keeping the Sabbath. I know somewhere in the Bible, maybe James, that if you "knowingly" find out the truth, and do not do it...then you are held accountable...hence lose salvation. But is my father in hell for not knowingly keeping the Sabbath? He accepted Jesus in his heart..and loved him dearly. And I felt God putting upon my heart when I get worried about my dad,....that my dad is with him. But now I feel like what if I made it up in my head? What if he is not there?

Anyone that can answer me...I would appreciate it...right now I am very distraught.

God Bless,

Rachel

[billie]

Oh, no, Eagle's mom. Someone's been filling your head with legalistic bull!

All that's required of us for salvation is recognizing our sinfulness, and asking the Lord to be our Savior. There's nothing more we have to do than recieve. We can add nothing. People who go to hell are those who won't admit they can't save themselves or who deny there's anything to be saved from. If your dad was saved, he's in Heaven.

My dad was on the fence until his deathbed. He'd heard the Gospel, but I don't think he ever accepted until he knew he was dying. The commandments he didn't keep! But I'm looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven. Just like you'll see your dad.

[Guest]

Dear Rachel

I truly believe God's Word does not lie!

I also, think this passage is written to, among other things, heal a daughter's heart!

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

(Romans 8:1)

And, Rachel, here is another love note to you from your Jesus.

"He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it.........." (Romans 14:6)

Love, Joe

Edited September 1, 2006 by FresnoJoe

[Leonard]

First of all, the Sabbath day was given to the Jews, never to the Gentiles. Secondarily, Paul write to Christians who were squabbling about THIS SAME ISSUE 2000 years ago: "One man esteemeth one day above another, another man esteemeth all days equally; let each one be fully persuaded in his own mind, and let us live at peace...." One would think that clear advice would have been heeded by all! But alas those who love legalism, and do not think Christ's death is enough for atonement, keep wanting to bring you into bondage. "I would that they were even cut off, who torment you!!"

[darski]

I want to assure you that your father had done all that was needed for salvation. it is all about Jesus. Jesus + nothing else will get you to heaven. It is not Jesus + law; it is not Jesus + baptism and it is not Jesus + Sabbaths. Wipe your tears now and know that there will only be joy when your dad welcomes you home.

Leonard has given you one scripture that will soothe your soul and there are others. Be content my sister and may God bless you.

[Guest man]

Never give heed to anyone who says this person or that person is in hell or going there.

Nobody knows the mind of the Lord. It doesn't matter how much schooling you have, how many times you've read the bible, how many of your prayer's were answered, nobody totally knows the mind of the Lord.

If anyone tells you they do...shake the dust off your feet and walk away.

[st. Worm]

Hi...

I am whiteeagle0's mother...and I had a question that I am very worried about. I just read something on another website, that if you do not keep all the commandments that you are going to hell. My father was saved....he read his bible, sought after God, prayed daily but, did not I think understand about keeping the Sabbath. He went to church on Sundays...and when he was not feeling well could not make it. He did not know about keeping the Sabbath. I know somewhere in the Bible, maybe James, that if you "knowingly" find out the truth, and do not do it...then you are held accountable...hence lose salvation. But is my father in hell for not knowingly keeping the Sabbath? He accepted Jesus in his heart..and loved him dearly. And I felt God putting upon my heart when I get worried about my dad,....that my dad is with him. But now I feel like what if I made it up in my head? What if he is not there?

Anyone that can answer me...I would appreciate it...right now I am very distraught.

God Bless,

Rachel

Dear soul, a much better argument could be made that someone who claims they have kept all the commandments is going to eternal punishment. The Law of God is not a remedy for sin and those who claim they have kept it make God out to be a liar. If a man has faith that Jesus has died for his sins he is assured of appearing before God perfect and justified. The primary purpose of the Law is to expose our sins and drive us to Christ. It can do nothing for us before a holy God except condemn us.

sw

[Bolts]

Never give heed to anyone who says this person or that person is in hell or going there.

Nobody knows the mind of the Lord. It doesn't matter how much schooling you have, how many times you've read the bible, how many of your prayer's were answered, nobody totally knows the mind of the Lord.

If anyone tells you they do...shake the dust off your feet and walk away.

Well, I can tell you that anyone who never repented and confessed the Lord Jesus is definitely in hell if they died already. But what nobody can tell you is exactly who's who. Except possibly some names mentioned in the Bible.

Pay no attention to those dooms day prophets!. God knows the heart

Its not up to us to decide or guess who is going to heaven and who isn't .... but I'd say that God's reason for commanding us to love one another and forgive each other, has ALOT to do with whose gonna be in heaven.

[eric]

Rachel,

You said in your post that your father was saved, that he received Jesus in his heart. You have nothing to fear dear sister. Your dad will be in glory, I believe.

[Guest man]

Well, I can tell you that anyone who never repented and confessed the Lord Jesus is definitely in hell if they died already.

I'm sorry, but you don't know that.

If you wish to make an issue out of this...let's not do it here. That is not what this thread is all about. If you must continue this...out of respect for the OP, start another thread.