Do agnostics go to hell?

I think many if given a second chance would believe, especially if they see Him face to face. Paul, who was a worse person than Lazarus, prior to conversion, had plenty of second chances and finally converted when he saw Jesus face to face. I think the same type of conversion can take place, even if the opportunity took place after death. Paul was very lucky.

I don't want to waste more time on this so here is an article from Got Questions?...

Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?

ANSWER

While the idea of a second chance for salvation is appealing, the Bible is clear that death is the end of all chances. Hebrews 9:27 tells us that we die, and then face judgment. So, as long as a person is alive, he has a second, third, fourth, fifth, etc. chance to accept Christ and be saved (John 3:16; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31). Once a person dies, there are no more chances. The idea of purgatory, a place where people go after death to pay for their sins, has no biblical basis, but is rather a tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

To understand what happens to nonbelievers after they die, we go to Revelation 20:11-15 which describes the Great White Throne judgment. Here takes place the opening of the books and “the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” The books contain all the thoughts and deeds of those being judged, and we know from Romans 3:20 that “by the works of the Law is no flesh justified.” Therefore, all who are judged by their works and thoughts are condemned to hell. Believers in Christ, on the other hand, are not judged by the books of works, but their names are found written in another book—the “Lamb’s Book of Life” (Revelation 21:27). These are the ones who have believed on the Lord Jesus, and they alone will be allowed to enter heaven.

Upon death, a saved soul (dies IN Christ) goes to Paradise and a lost soul (dies without Jesus Christ) goes to Hell but, Hell is not the FINAL Judgment. The Lake of Fire is the FINAL Judgment.

Thank you for your kind reply, I enjoyed all your scriptures!

The depth and height of God's Love and Mercy for the lost soul is absolutely amazing!

I don't want to waste more time on this so here is an article from Got Questions?...

Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?

ANSWER (continued)

The key to understanding this is the Lamb’s Book of Life. Anyone whose name is written in this book was “saved before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4) by God’s sovereign saving grace to be part of His Son’s bride, the church of Jesus Christ. These people need no “second chance” at salvation because their salvation has been secured by Christ. He chose us, He saved us, and He will keep us saved. Nothing can separate us from Christ (Romans 8:39). Those for whom He died will be saved because Jesus will see to it. He declared “all that the Father has given me will come to me” (John 6:37), and “I give to them eternal life, and they shall never ever perish, and not anyone shall pluck them out of My hand” (John 10:28). For believers, there is no need for a second chance because the first chance is sufficient.

What about those who do not believe? Wouldn’t they repent and believe if they were given a second chance? The answer is no, they would not because their hearts are not changed simply because they die. Their hearts and minds “are at enmity” against God and won’t accept Him even when they see Him face to face. This is evidenced clearly in the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. If ever someone should have repented when given a second chance to see clearly the truth, it was the rich man. But although he was in torment in hell, he only asked that Abraham send Lazarus back to earth to warn his brothers so they didn’t have to suffer the same fate. There was no repentance in his heart, only regret for where he found himself. Abraham’s answer says it all: “And he said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded, even though one rose from the dead” (Luke 16:31). Here we see that the witness of the Scriptures is sufficient for salvation for those who believe it, and no other revelation will bring about salvation to those who do not. No second, third, or fourth chances would be enough to turn the heart of stone into a heart of flesh.

Philippians 2:10-11 declares “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” One day, everyone will bow before Jesus and recognize that He is the Lord and Savior. At that point, though, it will be too late for salvation. After death, all that remains for the unbeliever is judgment (Revelation 20:14-15). That is why we must trust in Him in this life.
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I think many if given a second chance would believe, especially if they see Him face to face. Paul, who was a worse person than Lazarus, prior to conversion, had plenty of second chances and finally converted when he saw Jesus face to face. I think the same type of conversion can take place, even if the opportunity took place after death. Paul was very lucky.

Tell that to the rich man, he asked for MERCY and got none. Even his request to have Lazurus go warn his brothers were not heeded.

Luke 16:24-25 (KJV) And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Luke 16:29-31 (KJV) Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

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Some speak as if God's love is so encompassing that He is reduced to a jolly ol grandpa saying "Everyone! I love you so much, come in to my Kingdom. forget about my son suffering and dying for your sins, just believe I forgive you regardless". "Don't listen to those meanies that warn of eternal fire (they are whacked) and the necessity of believing the Gospel. Hey, when you see me in Judgment, you'll believe then, and then we can sup together".

People, no greater love has God showed than that He sent His Son to die for your sins. There is no being born again in hell, the time is now, don't listen to these false prophets giving you false hope as in Jeremiah's day.

John 3:3 (KJV) Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

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Ephesians 1:4 King James Version (KJV)
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Romans 8:39 King James Version (KJV)
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 6:37 King James Version (KJV)
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

John 10:28 King James Version (KJV)
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

I was NOT saved before the foundation of the world. I was saved when I chose with my free will to believe, receive and love the saving faith of the Blood and Body of Jesus Christ. Now, I am predestined IN Christ to inherit eternal Life. The Lamb of God was slain before the foundation of the world. God in His sovereignty put His Mercy Safety Net in place because He knew we'd have a choice and we'd make the wrong one. He loves us so much, He loves to give us chances. The FINALITY of our free will to choose Life or Death is not until the Great White Throne of Judgment.



Luke 16:19-31 King James Version (KJV)
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

In this parable, Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees and how they have the writings of Moses and the Prophets and do not listen to them. Jesus spoke this to warn them that they will even deny Him (Jesus Christ) when He rises from the dead and they will end up in Hell tormented because they did not believe in Jesus Christ the Messiah the Human fulfillment of the Law and the fulfillment of all the prophets had written.

Dying without faith in Jesus Christ is a ticket to Hell but, again Hell is NOT the second death which is the Lake of Fire.

If I do not have Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior by the time of the Great White Throne of Judgment, then I will be thrown into the Lake of Fire and there are NO MORE chances at that time.




Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version (KJV)
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Only AFTER the Great White Throne of Judgment, now it's too late for salvation, all that remains for the unbeliever is perishing in the Lake of Fire.

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In conclusion, God greatly desires us to know Him and to love Him. Love must have a choice. We have the capacity to love but, must choose to do so.

God is coming for all those that love Him. Focus on loving and knowing God passionately. No worries about trying to understand everything....just keep seeking to know and to love God.

I think many if given a second chance would believe, especially if they see Him face to face. Paul, who was a worse person than Lazarus, prior to conversion, had plenty of second chances and finally converted when he saw Jesus face to face. I think the same type of conversion can take place, even if the opportunity took place after death. Paul was very lucky.

Sure, I had been given a 2nd, 3rd 4th etc. chance, but the question is, 'does a 2nd chance happen AFTER a person has passed from this world?

I was NOT saved before the foundation of the world. I was saved when I chose with my free will to believe, receive and love the saving faith of the Blood and Body of Jesus Christ.

I believe it is possible because Jesus Christ has the keys to Death and Hell; He is the ONLY Savior; and no souls perish in Hell; the FINAL Judgment is the Lake of Fire.

Sure, I had been given a 2nd, 3rd 4th etc. chance, but the question is, 'does a 2nd chance happen AFTER a person has passed from this world?

Do agnostics go to hell?

That's not what I asked.

That has no bearing on the Gospel or the stark reality of a hell.

That only proves a wrong presentation of the Gospel can have negative effects.

Is that an admission you don't believe there is a hell? Jesus took God's wrath upon Himself so we don't have to spend time in hell.
"Huge words about religion?". What huger words can there be than the great rescue of God through Jesus from our sins, s

But offering people a 2nd chance as you do, diminishes the urgency of the message and conveys a false sense of security..."Don't worry, you can do what you want not, (live in unbelief) for you'll have another chance after you die physically

I would never direct a person to YouTube preachers. If they have a sensitive mind, i.e. fear God, fear hell, etc., then they would more than likely embrace the message of the Gospel where God freely forgives them on account of Christ.

I have, I have been a Christian counselor counselling young in the faith and struggling for over 30 years, many of those years was living in residence with the troubled individuals (drugs, emotional problems etc.).
But we can't formulate our beliefs on past painful experiences.
You can look at my previous posts, I never add to the sufficiency of Christ's perfect obedience, death and resurrection for the gift of eternal life taken by faith. You'll never see me add our works to what Christ has done FOR us.

Tell that to the rich man, he asked for MERCY and got none.

all who do not accept Jesus as Lord and savior will not see the kingdom of God.