Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!mips!dimacs.rutgers.edu!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: lshaw@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (logan shaw) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Re: at the last moment Message-ID: Date: 1 Apr 91 09:59:52 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Organization: The University of Texas at Austin Lines: 23 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu In article MAS139@psuvm.psu.edu writes: >I have always wondered about the passage concerning the robber >on the cross who was saved right before he died. If this is >possible, why should anyone be "saved" before the last moment? >What I mean is, what is the incentive to be true to the Word if >salvation can come at the last moment of life? Others have pointed out the obvious - that you might die suddenly and lose your chance. Also, what about those who will be saved _because_of_you_ if you become a Christian? If you wait til the last moment, _you_ might be saved, but _they_ probably won't. Plus, I personally happen to be alot happier the more obedient to God I am. -Logan -- =----------------------------------------------------------------= | /\/ Logan Shaw "Come to Me, all who are weary and -+- \/\ lshaw@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." | =----------------------------------------------------------------= |