Atheism, damnation, divine judgment, and salvation through good works or public service are topics, today. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “antiesta” (Level 4 with 3,796 points, a member since July 26, 2009) posted the following:
Do heroes like 9/11 firefighters go to Hell if they are atheists?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. (Matthew 7: 18-27, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Soon Return of Jesus? (01/05/2015); Being Good, Enough? (01/06/2015); Asked to Carry the Cross? (07/25/2014); Good Intentions? (07/26/2014); Salvation for Atheists? (06/14/2013); Church is Good? (06/15/2013); On Producing Atheists (03/16/2013); The Children, not the Dogs (03/17/2013); Hero or Zero? (12/04/2012); The Adversary? (12/05/2012)
“antiesta”, here are a few points to consider that are aspects of the full revelation to Christian believers regarding divine judgment:
(1.) Atheists are not in any of the necessary covenant relationships with divinity. The blessings of immortality, incorruptibility and eternal companionship with Deity are only extended to those acknowledging the divine provisions that now exist for finite created beings and living creatures to undergo permanent change. Divine operations must be completed that include atonement, baptism, death, forgiveness, promise, prophecy, rebirth, repentance, resurrection, and sanctification.
(2.) Just as one can not achieve a place in heaven simply by serving as one who provides emergency medical assistance, a firefighter, a law enforcement officer, elected officials, and sanitation workers can not gain or win a place in heaven simply by their employment as guardians and protectors of their community. Following the completion of judgment, these peculiar roles will not exist upon the earth, or within the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (3.) As an aspect of the character, makeup and nature of divinity, the work of judgment has always existed—even before the creation of holy angels and the sacred beasts of heaven—and will continue after all mortality has been completed and removed. No one will be accused by GOD, by Christ, or even by the Devil. Ones record within the books of life is examined in detail because, a person’s invisible and unseen spirit content from the makeup of GOD only becomes completely visible to their peers (who are to be witnesses to judgment as the revelation of divine righteousness) through attitudes, behavior, and conduct by the living.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to the measure of your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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