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What sins Cannot be forgiven by God?
Originally Answered: What is the only sin that God will not forgive you for? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Matthew 12:31–32 and Mark 3:28–29 “I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Will you go to heaven if you ask for forgiveness?
The Bible is also clear that asking for forgiveness is not the means by which people are saved. Rather, people are saved when God gives them faith to trust Him as a free gift, through the work of the Holy Spirit, Who then leads them into growing holiness and Christ-likeness.
Can you pray for someone to get out of hell?
Not exactly. All Christians believe that only God can determine whether a person belongs in heaven or in hell. Entreaties on behalf of the deceased can’t sway God from what’s right, but post-mortem praying does have other uses. But, again, even a selfless, saintly pope can’t persuade God to let a sinner out of hell.
Is it possible to repent after death?
Some have promoted the idea of a second chance after death. But the Bible does not indicate that people get an opportunity to repent or to put faith in Jesus after they die. Hebrews 9:27 says, “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”
What happens if you don’t forgive?
The negative consequences of not forgiving has been documented in studies that show that it can lead to emotional pain of anger, hate, hurt, resentment, bitterness and so on and as a consequence can create health issues, affect relationships and stop us from experiencing the freedom that forgiveness enables.
Is it OK to pray for the dead?
Prayer for the dead is encouraged in the belief that it is helpful for them, although how the prayers of the faithful help the departed is not elucidated. Eastern Orthodox simply believe that tradition teaches that prayers should be made for the dead.
Is it right to pray for the dead?