Bible Question: We die and find ourselves awaiting judgement. Jesus is there. God is there. Satan is there. Interestingly enough, they are placing judgement on an unbeliever and you are observing. This soul is more than likely going to hell because they didn't accept Christ. Jesus suddenly turns to you and asks what should be done. You have accepted Christ as your savior and feel certain you are destined for heaven. Would you damn the soul to hell or would you find it in yourself to be merciful? |
Bible Answer: Perhaps another possibility is this, although my answer no doubt is problematic, as I will demonstrate. Offer to take the place of the unbeliever. This what Christ did for us and if we are to be like Him, this is what we should be prepared to do. see John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." On the other hand, Jesus' work on the cross is completed, once for all. Romans 6:10 "The death he died, he died to sin once for all..." and 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ died for sins once for all..." Also, in Luke 16, the story of the rich man and Lazarus, "31He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' Hence, it is unlikely the unbeliever will repent even if another volunteers to take their place. I note that Christ did volunteer with no guarantee that anyone would believe. |