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Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 3:13:15 AM
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Little_1
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How can a non Christian face death with no worries or fears? Someone I know died recently and they were not a Christian. They suffered 3 heart attacks and they had terminal cancer (all in the space of just over a year) and yet nothing fazed them. This person had a really positive outlook and was always cheerful despite what they suffered. I find this difficult to understand how they could remain 'strong' despite not having a relationship with the Lord.
Does anyone have any suggestions why/how this is possible?
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 3:21:38 AM
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Just because someone isn't a Christian, doesn't mean they can't be really "good" people. Remember in the final days there will be many people who cry out to the Lord and he will tell them, "I knew you not". There are many honest good people, who have high morals in the world, unfortunately being "good" doesn't get you into heaven.
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 7:21:39 AM
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everything is a choice. Including our outlook on life and death.
we all choose how to face circumstances, we all choose what we want to believe.
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 8:19:26 AM
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Many are decieved into believing that they are ok and if they believe that unfortunately in many cases it will be too late before they realize differently. In other cases, God has given people over to a reprobate mind and I don't believe those people even realize there is a choice so they over show no remorse or fear.
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 11:55:46 AM
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How can a non Christian face death with no worries or fears?
Three words; ignorance, arrogance and(self)deception. Even the most pagan souls are responsible to the 'light' shown them, ' There’s no distinction in mankind for the same Lord is Lord of all, the same bounty and the same judgment for "whoever comes by His Victory we shall share in His just sacrifice."'(Romans 10:12,13)
'We're not called to saved 'em we're called to obedience to share the 'hope borne of Christ Jesus.' The is risk their's.
< Message edited by LCannon -- 11/3/2008 12:02:28 PM >
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 2:39:56 PM
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Little_1
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ORIGINAL: DeeAnnBailey
Many are decieved into believing that they are ok and if they believe that unfortunately in many cases it will be too late before they realize differently. In other cases, God has given people over to a reprobate mind and I don't believe those people even realize there is a choice so they over show no remorse or fear.
I kind of wondered about this.
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/3/2008 4:16:31 PM
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TorchHeart
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ORIGINAL: Little_1
How can a non Christian face death with no worries or fears? Someone I know died recently and they were not a Christian. They suffered 3 heart attacks and they had terminal cancer (all in the space of just over a year) and yet nothing fazed them. This person had a really positive outlook and was always cheerful despite what they suffered. I find this difficult to understand how they could remain 'strong' despite not having a relationship with the Lord.
Does anyone have any suggestions why/how this is possible?
I think you have to look at it through their eyes to understand it; not your own.
That said, I agree with everyone here who's said that the only promise of eternal life comes through a belief in Jesus Christ. I'm just saying that just because the person doesn't believe in Christ doesn't mean that they're can't see their death coming without fear.
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RE: Non Christians facing death situations - 11/4/2008 3:25:06 AM
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Little_1
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ORIGINAL: Little_1
How can a non Christian face death with no worries or fears? Someone I know died recently and they were not a Christian. They suffered 3 heart attacks and they had terminal cancer (all in the space of just over a year) and yet nothing fazed them. This person had a really positive outlook and was always cheerful despite what they suffered. I find this difficult to understand how they could remain 'strong' despite not having a relationship with the Lord.
Does anyone have any suggestions why/how this is possible?
I think you have to look at it through their eyes to understand it; not your own.
That said, I agree with everyone here who's said that the only promise of eternal life comes through a belief in Jesus Christ. I'm just saying that just because the person doesn't believe in Christ doesn't mean that they're can't see their death coming without fear.
I agree TorchHeart - the term 'putting a brave face on things' comes to mind. There are so many so very good at this - even amongst Christians.
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