Can I pray for my family to go to heaven?

Do Christians think praying can help a dead person get into heaven? Not exactly. All Christians believe that only God can determine whether a person belongs in heaven or in hell. Entreaties on behalf of the deceased can't sway God from what's right, but post-mortem praying does have other uses.
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Can you pray for someone to go to heaven?

You cannot pray anyone into heaven. The rosary is one of the Roman Catholic Church's "traditions." It has only six "Our Father" prayers but 53 "Hail Mary" prayers. Who's getting more of the honor and glory? God Himself said that He is a jealous God, according to Exodus 20:2-5.
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Who decides who goes to heaven?

It is up to us as individuals to either obey God or reject him. "Not everyone 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" (Matthew 7:21).
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Can you sin and still go to heaven?

Do I still go to heaven? THE ANSWER IS YES!!! When Jesus died on the cross, he paid the penalty of sin for all who believe in him. He died for your past, present and future sin.
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Does everyone automatically go to heaven?

Many people speak as if everyone will make it to heaven. There is a prevailing though that all you have to do is be born, and then die, and you will be admitted to into paradise. A popular Christian pastor and author declared a few years back that love wins in the end, and that no one actually goes to hell.
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Is lying a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.
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Who went to heaven without dying?

Catholicism. Sacred Scripture teaches that Enoch and Elijah were assumed into heaven while still alive and not experiencing physical death.
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Where is heaven located?

Heaven is a place of peace, love, community, and worship, where God is surrounded by a heavenly court and other heavenly beings. Biblical authors imagined the earth as a flat place with Sheol below (the realm of the dead) and a dome over the earth that separates it from the heavens or sky above.
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How do you pray for unbelievers?

1) Pray that God would open their hearts to believe the Gospel. 2) Pray that God would open their spiritual eyes and remove spiritual blindness so they can believe the Gospel. 3) Pray that all deception (personal belief system , philosophies, or logic that contradicts God's word) will be overcome.
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What verse is the salvation prayer?

Romans 10:9-10, 13 are employed to affirm that one must confess with his mouth, that is, say the Sinner's prayer, in order to become a Christian.
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How do you intercede with your family?

As our family gathers together, bless us with your presence. We are thankful that we are together as a family, but sometimes we don't always get along as we know we should. Help us to love one another as you have loved us. Bless us with strength that will meet all of our needs.
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Does God hear everyone's prayer?

Faith in seeking brings knowledge, wisdom, and light. I affirm that God does hear all our prayers; he loves us and seeks to communicate. We need to learn to ask the right questions and, in the things of God especially, seek to understand not to judge.
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What happens when we pray for others?

When we pray for someone else it draws us closer in relationships. Praying for your spouse, child, or friend helps them to see how much you love them. Almost no one you meet will decline being prayed over. Offering to pray for someone is a free and powerful gift you can give to anyone you meet.
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Can you send a letter to heaven?

This depends on you and the person. There is no wrong way to write a letter to heaven. Whether you are writing letters to bothers in heaven or writing to your life partner, the letter is completely yours to create.
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What are the 3 levels of heaven?

According to this vision, all people will be resurrected and, at the Final Judgment, will be assigned to one of three degrees of glory, called the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms.
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Are there 7 heavens?

In religious or mythological cosmology, the seven heavens refer to seven levels or divisions of the Heavens (Heaven). The concept, also found in the ancient Mesopotamian religions, can be found in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; a similar concept is also found in some other religions such as Hinduism.
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Is Adam and Eve in heaven?

Adam and Eve were sinners, as are each one of us. If Adam and Eve are excluded from heaven, so are every one of us. But every one of us depends on God's grace to save us.
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Who is the first person in heaven?

Adam is the name given in Genesis 1-5 to the first human.
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Who will enter heaven according to the Bible?

Jesus states in Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of Heaven”, yet there are some who teach salvation by “faith only”, i.e. as long as someone believes, he/she will be saved.
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Is smoking a sin?

Is Smoking a Sin? God clearly states in the Sixth Commandment: 'Thou shalt not kill. ' Smoking endangers not only your own life, but also affects the lives of others. In this article, we will prove that smoking is a sin!
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Is drinking alcohol a sin?

Drinking as a Christian. The Bible makes it clear that drinking in moderation is not a sin. Yet, you must be careful to avoid the temptation of drunkenness, drinking to excess, and addiction. Alcohol is tempting and it can lead you into sin.
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Historically, scholars have often understood this as a warning against pagan practices of mourning.
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