Expert: Logan - 2/6/2006

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Im terribly worried by the idea of someone selling their soul! Is this possible or is it just literature? Would Jesus forgive that person if it is possible ?
Answer -
 Hello.  This is just literature.  This is often heard in movies, books, etc.  This is NEVER in The Holy Bible.  It is impossible to sell you soul.  If a person were to join some cult and think that he was giving his soul(which is impossible), God can forgive them.

1 John 1:9  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

 Did you notice that it says, "all unrighteousness?"  That means all sin.  

 Thank you for your question.  Please feel free to ask any again.



 God's Gospel:

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23   

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23    

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."  Ephesians 2:8-9
 
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8   

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16   

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:9-10



Your answer does make sense if selling yoursoul was possible then I think it would have been touched on. What about that verse what is man if he loseth his soul or sometihng like that ?


Answer
Hello.  The verse you are talking about is this one, below.  I have included other verses on the same subject.


 Matthew 16:26  For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?   

 Matthew 16:26  For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?   

 Luke 9:25  For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

 If you read the context of the verses, you will find that it is speaking of someone who does not accept Jesus Christ as Savior.  They might be the richest man, but if they die, not being Saved, then what have they?  You never see a     U-haul following a hearse.  You can't take it with you.  So even if a man is super wealthy, if he does not accept Christ as Savior, then he goes to hell, and has nothing.  So there must be a plan for Salvation.  Here it is:


 God's Gospel:

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23   

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23    

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."  Ephesians 2:8-9
 
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8   

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16   

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:9-10