Did he go to heaven or to hell?

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What’s your question? for Sept. 8, ‘10

If a believer sins and dies before he has time to repent, where will he spend eternity? This question may be asked for information, or to try to get a person to assume to act as the judge. Although it does not directly address the question, the Bible says that our manner of life should be “walking in the light,” and yet we will commit sins. When we do, we should confess them (1 Jn. 1:7-10). Jesus said go preach the gospel; not “go consign people to their destinies.” He said the Father “has committed all judgment to the Son” (Jn. 5:22), who died and arose (Acts 17:30,31). That does not leave room for fallible men to judge. We should strive to do what God taught, pray when we fail and believe that God will judge righteously.