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1 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | Pam D | 105941 | ||
Dear Makarios, I think that everyone knows the biblical perspective that God is soverign over who lives and who dies and when. I thought it had been established already in this thread that suicide is murder, but it is not the unpardonable sin. And I fervently pray that those on this thread would agree with your statement that “when we despair, we must have faith that God will see us through. We need not take matters into our own hands.” But the question was, "Can one who commits suicide be saved?" My point WAS that Samson was justified (saved) even though he had commited the sin of suicide and that Heb 11:32 proves it. Perhaps I should have been more clear. I do not think that the other circumstances involved in Samson’s death would change the answer to the question, “Can one who commits suicide be saved” - do you? “Beelersweethome” makes the point that “Saul killed himself and Samuel had told him he would be with him the next day (1Sam 28:19). Since I believe that Saul was saved (1Sam 10:6,9,10), I think this is another example of a saved person who commited suicide and still was saved. But I don’t think it is as clear cut as the Samson example. Also the posts by "RonL" and "SavedbyGracein98" indicate that that they would like a definite answer on this question, because they both know people who have committed suicide. As I said before, many do not believe in eternal security and I thought an example of one who commited suicide and was saved anyway would be helpful and comforting to those who have lost loved ones in this way. Blessings, Pam |
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2 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | Makarios | 106009 | ||
Greetings Pam, Quite right, quite right.. A definite answer is in order, and my definite answer I will give. A person who commits suicide can still go to heaven. And I say 'can' in a sense that it is not I, or any human being, who determines who is saved and who is not saved, but only the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said that every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven of men, except for blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matt. 12:31). Therefore, the sins of murder and suicide can and will be forgiven by Christ. But salvation itself is dependent upon our relationship to Christ, regardless of how we finally perish. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | Pam D | 106014 | ||
Dear Makarios, I'm sorry, I'm a little unclear as to what you are saying. Are you saying that a person who IS saved and commits suicide will STILL be saved? That is what I believe. If that is what you are saying, I'm not sure how Matt 12:31 proves it since "HeirofGod" believes that God does not forgive suicide, because "if you are dead you cannot ask for forgiveness"! When a person is saved, all of their sins - past, present, and future sins (like suicide) ARE forgiven the moment they accept Jesus as their savior. So, the answer to the question "Can one who commits suicide be saved?" boils down to the fact of the eternal security of the believer - which is why I posted the example of Samson, a believer who committed suicide who was still saved (Heb 11:32) after committing suicide. Blessings, Pam |
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4 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | Makarios | 106072 | ||
Greetings Pam, What I am saying is this: A person who is saved and commits suicide will still be saved. I agree with you - when a person is saved, all of their sins: past, present and future, are forgiven. I agree with that. And I know why you posted the example of Samson. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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5 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | Pam D | 106102 | ||
Dear Makarios, Thank you for taking time out to respond to me and others on this website. I have seen other postings of yours and benefited greatly from them. I pray that someone trying to understand this subject will benefit from our postings on it in the future. Have a wonderful day! Blessings, Pam |
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