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NASB | Matthew 18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:3 and said, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self--your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. |
Bible Question:
My father passed in 1994 of december and I do know that he was not saved and lived a very difficult life, dealing with drugs and all other habits that was not good, but in that year the Lord begin to deal with me all though my father passed, his death, I do know was a sign for my life. I would like to know if he is in hell or heaven? I went with the thoughts of believing he went to hell because of the life he lived but he never recieved the lord, and also at times when the lord leads me into inercessery prayer I prayer for him and I do not understand, even though I know we dont understand everything. This has been in my mind, but I brush it off. If possible any scriptures would help I am very open to the Will of God and would except this truly in Gods Will purpose. God Bless and thank you love brother Tyrone. |
Bible Answer: tyronesedeno, Greetings and welcome to the forum. Tyrone my heart goes out to you. My dad passed away back in October of 1982. Based on what I know now I have my doubts that my dad is in heaven. I wasnt saved then. I love and respect my dad to this day. There are times it grieves my heart to think of my dad,but in my ten years as a christian I'm learning that Gods grace and mercy go far beyond I know or can ever think in this life time.In times when I'm having doubts I hold Ephesians 3:20 close to my heart. None of us knows exactly what the future holds for us, but we can look to it with joy knowing that his blessed promise of eternity with him awaits us. Ya know Tyrone we will see and I'm sure of it, folks in heaven that we never would think of in this present time. God knows your heart and he knows mine and we both have a DAD that wants the best for us. Take heart and know that God is good. In Christ, lionheart |