Well said....What if Ravi did repent ..or mentioned some things to his wife or close buddies before passing on.....Surely God is merciful...Move on or move forward...think of the millions souls ..and what about Jesus' great commission? Matt 28:19-20
@@ohgin12345 so true, work out your salvation with fear and trembling . let this a warning to all don't be deceived whore mongers and adulterers and fornicators will not inherit the kingdom of God even if you preach that Jesus is Lord. the demons also know he is Lord
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
Sharing the truth is necessary because of the victims he created. Frankly, Ravi has no knowledge of what we are doing here on earth so it’s not bothering him. How about we focus on the victims including his own family?
Read 1st John and that will tell you where Ravi is now. He was unrepentant and used his position to prey on women. He even twisted scripture using David as an example to justify his sin. This is one of the reasons why women were told to keep quiet in the church in the early days. Too much emotion and not enough biblical accuracy. Remember God is Holy and He will not be mocked. All the goodness some of you think Ravi has done was burned away and what was left was his sin.
If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it; because of the sin he has committed he will die. But if a wicked man turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.Ezekiel 18:24
If God had saved Ravi in his suicide bed once when he didnot know God, hope the same God has also saved him from this scandals. Only God knows best for Ravi.
I never knew about Ravi Zachariah, but after hearing you talk about him I started doing research, and fell in love with his teaching and preaching, it's a shame that his church and his ministry wants to do away with all of his teachings and books and sermons, give them to me I love his teachings and his preaching, I wish there was some way that I could get them. Anyway, thanks for sharing God bless you!
The Lightbearer, agree with your statement. In my opinion, we should believe in his teachings, if it is biblical and we are not to believe in him. That is we believe in the message and not the messenger.
His church don't want to do away with his teachings, ministry or his books but they have no choice because of the double life that he chose to lead. He has unfortunately done a lot of damage with the choices that he made.
@@rominaf4901 I believe in the message and not the messenger. what do you mean by saying "he chose to lead a double life? are you suggesting that Saints cannot sin anymore?
This was so hypocritical to pretend one way and say all those things and then live another way. Yes you are allowed to have an opinion. This was a totally deceitful life. The Bible calls it a reprobate mind. You're wrong you are sincerely wrong. It is not judging it is what it is!
The damage made to the body of Christ and the example to the world has a big impact. We don’t know if he is in heaven or not, we just know that living a double life is sin. When we sin, we repent and ask for forgiveness then we go to heaven otherwise our consciousness and ability to see our sin is absent. Let’s all learn from it, let’s hold our pastors and leaders accountable for the way they live, because they must be held to a higher standard.
@@psaume1196 I am not really convinced yet, that Zachararias is guilty in theses sexual allegations . You must remember Ravi was a Apologist and defending Christianity in this world. He was always clashing with atheist, and other religions in this world., and he was really doing an amazing job. There are alot enemies out there for the gospel not to be preached in this world.. There is something shady about this . At the moment it's all about what the victims have to say, their word is final and not really challenged in a court of law . We need genuine proof. If it was true they could have taken something authentic to their seniors or gone to the police. Look into Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. They found genuine evidence on her dress..
@@kribengovender7318 How about the nude pictures they found in his telephone and the ongoing exchanges via sms with the other women and the testimonies that are similar between the victims ( who don't even know each other), the report of the investigators and finally the RZAM having to face the undeniable evidences against him and apologising. Doesn't all this convince you? or you still sitting and waiting for more victims to show up before you can believe?
Maybe he repent just before he died!!! Maybe God forgive him. Maybe people forgive him too. Still he laid and betrayed his family, his victims and..all of us ... ..and this is sooo painful!
The only thing that matters is what God thinks of Ravi, I hope he made it. The Old Testament is riddled with wayward to say the least “ men of God” God is Love. Thank God we are saved by the Grace of God not by works. I just wished he addressed this issue before he left this world for more clarity and closure Ravi had to know the total fall of the ministry and reputation was inevitable. Ravi stood before Christ more than likely embarrassed, hopefully sorry, not his reward , remember he used that terminology on earth regarding his justification for sex for his hard work getting the word out. This Ravi, if a total fake he really fooled me but not himself or God . I just pray he repented before he died and is with our Lord.
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
Amen!!! It reminded me of my personal meditation in Job 41 where God tells Job NASB version "Behold, your expectations are false". So much of our expectations of God are soo earthly false. His ways are not our ways. He woudnt compromise with justice and righteousness and He still is a sovereign Lord. What is it to us of He decides to have mercy upon whom He would have mercy??
A life didnt end well. It is a reminder to every Christian. It doesnt matter where we are, we all must end well. We must run a good race, fight a good fight in life till the finishing line, to get the prize God has for us. Guard our heart.
We can judge in good and honest faith, But remember, God is the ultimate judge and ALWAYS gets the final word. "His thoughts are not our thoughts" We are only filled with as much as we should be.
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I definitely dont want to judge, God is the righteous judge. The world hates Christ and his teachings, so now the world is trying to show that Ravi Zach also was one of the worldly. He stood in front of such great audiences, I sure don't believe he led a double life, however since he is not here he can not defend himself, but as it is rightly said in the video, all these things can not negate the good works of faith to reach out to millions and bring many closer to God.
We're not defending Ravi. We are defending the scriptures that clearly tell us that Salvation comes from the blood of Jesus, which was shed for the remission of our sins; and that once someone has received Jesus as their Savior, they have received the greatest gift that God has given to mankind: Eternal Life. "For by grace are you saved through faith, it is the GIFT of God, NOT of works, lest any man should boast." - Eph. 2:8 & 9. We invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website titled "What is Salvation?" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@TheBibleforYou 1 John 3:6-10 "6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. "
What do we know about Ravi besides him being a great teacher? How can we know that maybe he did confess all his sins to his wife, some dear close friends? And if he didn't, he will fall on his knees, weeping in front of Jesus, and Jesus will forgive him. We should try to be a sample of Jesus' unconditional love.
Mercy is here on earth not after you die. What you did in your life your destiny is fix for either in Heaven or in hell after you die. There is no forgiveness in Heaven you should have repented before you die in your sins. Hebrews 9: 27 "And as it is appointed for men once to die after this comes the judgment." As the Bible says "The wage of sins is death."
@@maitisanw.j7453NewJohn 8:11 International Version "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you,"Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
I believe our time would be better spent praying for the family and victims of Ravi rather be than arguing whether or not he has gone to heaven. Leave that to the Lord.
Both are neceassay because the devil has people are accusing God of being a liar. Nothing can separate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus. If people start casting stones and drawing a line in the blood of Jesus, there is no hope for anyone.
Hi Kithsiri! Yes, you're ABSOLUTELY right! Salvation and Eternal Life were paid for on Calvary, by the blood of Jesus. All the good works in the world wouldn't get anyone into Heaven... it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Thanks so much for commenting!!
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
@@gtjohnson1216 read the correct context, the whole chapter. Hebrews 10 is talking about one specific sin, which is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit- in other words rejecting the gospel
Interesting... Never heard of Ravi Zacharias until about 2 years ago. Loved his videos and his answers. Very patience man. Wonderful dream Leia ... love to see you guys once again. Glad we made contact.
Kim Baker certainly agree with your statement. In my opinion, we should believe in his teachings, if it is biblical and we are not to believe in him. That is we believe in the message and not the messenger.
That scripture was not given to a woman who continued to commit adultery - 'grace' does not give us license to live as we please - as for references to David - David was Jewish, King and when he was confronted, he confessed and repented and Israel went to war - get you bible facts straight or be quiet because you are not on the road to heaven and you're taking everyone with you who believes the rubbish that you espouse! Who cares about your dream? It's just further proof that you are hearing from 'spirits' but not of God - again, he did not receive a heavenly reward.." All liars, adulterers.... will have their place in the lake of fire which is eternal' -
@@gracelatour3441 Were you actually responding to my comment? If so, you are way of the mark and which I forgive you for. If not, keen to know the references and the assumptions you have made. Seems like borne out of some vengeance and misplaced priorities.
@@jonesbl100 Yes, Jones, you're absolutely right! Thanks for your comments. The Bible for You 1 second ago We're not defending Ravi. We are defending the scriptures that clearly tell us that Salvation comes from the blood of Jesus, which was shed for the remission of our sins; and that once someone has received Jesus as their Savior, they have received the greatest gift that God has given to mankind: Eternal Life. "For by grace are you saved through faith, it is the GIFT of God, NOT of works, lest any man should boast." - Eph. 2:8 & 9. We invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website titled "What is Salvation?" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@TheBibleforYou But I’m probably saying that Ravi cannot be ravaged in this manner by those who are taking it as an opportunity. I can smell many rats out there. The entire narrative; including that of RZIM, is appalling. It’s such a shame that a man and his name is being tarnished on the basis of a woman’s statement...and she surely is unbelievably crooked. And of course we then hear of all the masseurs and the rest that never knew of a Facebook prior..:these never existed these past 5 years! Can you believe this? Well, I mean to say that God is the best judge here...I know of a man who spoke His word with power and sound judgement. He spoke of a God he knew...no doubt. But I’m no one to judge him for his righteousness either, but I won’t the narratives either. Hope you got the gist of what I was trying to say... Thanks for commenting. God bless you all..
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.
@@prodigaldaughter6732 There are two instances in the New Testament when Jesus told someone to “sin no more,” and they were each under very different circumstances. The first is when Jesus healed an invalid by the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). Afterward, Jesus found the man and told him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you” (verse 14). It is clear that Jesus knew what had caused the man’s condition. We are not told the specifics of the man’s physical impairment, but the context implies that it was caused by sinful choices. Jesus warned the man that he had been given a second chance and that he should make better choices. If the man returned to his sinful behavior, he would have wasted the opportunity Jesus gave him to live whole and forgiven. The second instance is in the account of the woman taken in the act of adultery (John 8:3-11). When the woman’s accusers brought her before Jesus, expecting Him to pronounce judgment, He told them that the one who was without sin should throw the first stone. One by one, the condemning crowd left. Then Jesus told the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more” (verse 11). She had been caught. She was guilty. She did deserve stoning according to the Law of Moses (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22). But the religious leaders who had dragged her there had no concern for holiness. They were trying to trap Jesus into saying that the Law did not matter (verse 6). Jesus often reminded those religious leaders that He had not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He, as God, was the Author of the Law (2 Timothy 3:16). The Pharisees focused on the letter of the Law but missed the true spirit of it, which is given in Galatians 5:14: “The whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” When Jesus refused to condemn the woman, He was not minimizing the importance of holiness. He was offering her the same kind of forgiveness He offers every one of us (Acts 3:19). In saying, “Go and sin no more,” Jesus was not speaking of sinless perfection. He was warning against a return to sinful lifestyle choices. His words both extended mercy and demanded holiness. Jesus was always the perfect balance of “grace and truth” (John 1:14). With forgiveness comes the expectation that we will not continue in the same path of rebelliousness. Those who know God’s love will naturally want to obey Him (John 14:15). When we turn to Christ and receive His forgiveness, we experience a heart change (Luke 9:23; Acts 1:8). Forgiveness is not cheap, and it does not excuse the sin that separated us from God. It cost God everything to offer us the cleansing that pronounces us righteous before Him (John 3:16; 15:13). Rather than continue in the self-centered path that led us astray from Him to begin with, the forgiven can walk in God’s path (Luke 14:27). A move toward God is a move toward righteousness, purity, and holy living (1 Peter 1:16; Romans 8:29). We cannot experience the transforming power of forgiveness without being forever changed. It goes without saying that the woman caught in adultery did not return to her infidelity. She had met Jesus. She would not be perfect. No one is. But she was forever changed. Her eyes had been opened to the depravity of what she was doing. Sin no longer held the appeal it once did. When we meet Jesus, sin no longer holds its fatal attraction. Grace changes things. “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” (Romans 6:1-2).When we are born again (John 3:3), the power of the Holy Spirit breaks the power that sin once had over us (Romans 6:6). Once we lived only to please ourselves, but when we have been forgiven, our motivation changes. We now live to please God (Galatians 2:20). It should be the goal of every Christian to “sin no more,” although we recognize that, while we are in the flesh, we will still stumble (1 John 1:8). God’s desire for each of us is to be holy as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). We still sin, but sin is no longer a lifestyle choice (1 John 3:9-10). When we fail, we can come to God and ask forgiveness (1 John 1:9; 1 Peter 4:1-2). And if we are truly God’s children, He will correct us, disciplining us when we need it (Hebrews 12:6-11). His work is to conform us to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29).
Why doesn't scripture and her dream line up? You don't think saved sinners will be allowed to enter Heaven? You can check out more video from this lady on our website at www.thebibleforyou.com
Since when did God replace Scripture with a video. He didn't say videos will remain, My word remains. Her dreams dont line up with scripture therefore she is a lair
Yes but we must spread the truth especially about false prophets. The Bible supports this view. If he has sexually assaulted multiple women, the Christian community needs to know this so that we all realise men are sinners and we need to rely on God, not preachers.
I read John 8 yesterday and I saw myself as a Pharisee Jesus said “he who is without sin cast the first stone” we all have fallen in life I asked Gods forgiveness for being so judgmental I’ll let God be the judge for He alone knows what was going on in Ravis life
if don't judge(Matthew 7:1) means that we don't know what right and wrong is, we missed Jesus's intention of "Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5". Jesus wants the Parasiees who is granted the authority to judge to judge with righteousness. we always take this text out of its context. in terms of Rz's case, RZIM is doing the right thing to clean up the mess, but to be honest, i don't see its action as love and grace but a way of damage control. If you are still doubtful about the credibility of the report, then please don't defend RZ. Stay neutral. Because if you stands on RZ's side, you cast your stones towards the victims, which is against your own words.
@@daxinlin7714 would you please give me your exposition of 1Jn1:8-10 and Titus3:5. Do you believe in the eternal security of believers? I don't condone to Ravi's besetting sin and not doubtful about the credibility of the report as well. I hope you are not suggesting sinless perfection state of believers.
@@93556108 thank you for your reply. sorry for the confusion! What I wanted to reply to was actually the video, which this lady used her dream to indicate RZ is now in heaven because he has done so many good deeds and saved so many souls. Her judgement is now upon those victims who RZ abused and that's totally wrong. If RZ has repented his sins against his victims, including his families, i hope they would come out and clear the air in coming days. But we'd have to wait and see.
@@daxinlin7714 what is your affirmation biblically, is Ravi being in heaven that is do you believed in the eternal security of believers? I don’t agree with her presumptions upon those victims as she doesn’t have any proof based on factual evidence. Do you regard repentance of believers personally to God is commanded by the bible in order to be saved?
@@93556108 thank you for asking. below is my personal opinion only. I believe that true repentance reqiures actions meaning I acknowledge the wrong doings not only to God, but also towards the victims who suffers from my wrong doings. I don't think I can use 1 John 1:9 to justify that I can only confess my sin to God, not the victims because iit's against 3 verses earlier 1John 1:6, which Paul says that "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. " . if II'm still shy of facing my victims, im still in darkness. Same idea, if RZ did say sorry to the victims when he was still alive, yes, that's true repentance which we can be sure of, otherwise, I don't have the confident that he only unintentionnally committed the sins, but did that intentionally for the fact that he tried to cover up aftermath, which leads me to doubt his salvation all together.
There are believers who have very deep spiritual experiences. If you read the book of Acts 8:26, it talks about the story of Philip and the Eunuch. Transportation is where the Lord allows an experience of being in a completely different place-as some have experienced both Heaven and hell as well as other places on earth. Hope this helps.
If Ravi Zacharias is in hell for having encounters with different women, then what would excempt the likes of David and Solomon who were adulterous and married multiple times to many women from going to hell?
Ravi Zacharias sad and hypocritical life is a reminder to all in ministry. It is possible to be effective and win many, yet in the end, hear the words of our Lord say, "Depart from me, l never knew you."
Let He without sin cast the first stone. I feel we can not condemn Ravi without condemning King David also. And we know King David was a man after God's own heart. Is Solomon in hell? Is Abraham in hell? God's mercies are new every day.
No one of us, no one single one of us are clean of any sin, he did a horrible thing yes. We are terrible human beings but the Blood of Jesus cleans us from our past present and future sins. Did not David killed Uriah! Like darn that is crazy! But 8 wife’s later…. So not to say is okay, nothing is okay under the eye of God. We must be perfect and none of us are perfect. I’m a sinner, and I pray 🙏🏻 every night to God to forgive me and feed my mind with his word. I have to wonder why he would do such a thing. How the enemy plays with our mind. Crazy. Ultimately he has to answer to Him. And that isn’t going to be pretty. May God have mercy on all of us.
Only God is the righteous Judge, for he alone is holy & percect. No man could condemned Ravi. God taught us in his word, hate the deeds/sins, but not the sinner. "He who sin not cast the first stone. He must have repented before he died. No one knows.. it's he who is accountable to God for that. what then is one's right to judge him? God forgive us.
And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” -John 8:7 ESV
John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, James 3:1-2. If Ravi Zacharias had lived a life of integrity and Holy Spirit-inspired Christian character, especially in his private life, no one would have to play the "judge lest not you be judged" or "don't throw stones" cards. I wonder how quickly you'd defend him if you were related to any of the women he assaulted. Ravi Zacharias was a serial sexual predator. What he did was criminal as well as spiritually horrendous. The grace of God trains us to renounce irreligion and ungodliness, and to live sober upright and godly lives as lights in this world. What would the testimony be of the many women who were sexually assaulted and abused by RZ? What would be the testimony of his betrayed wife? Does anyone consider how humiliating this must be for her? And for his daughters? God's grace is NOT a free pass to live a double-life of sexual immorality while publicly preaching against it. God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
As a Christian, I (rightly) find this to be repulsive and base on multiple levels. It's also faux-spiritual, simplistic, unsubstantiated emotional tripe. I had admiration for Ravi, enjoyed many of his talks and read a couple of his books, and I do not revel in the possibility that he remained unrepentant. It makes me cringe, actually. That said, it's dishonoring to the Lord and dishonest and presumptuous to reach this hard to try and convince oneself or others of his salvation in the face of zero public evidence of repentance. We may rightly withhold firm declaration of his reprobation on the premise that his repentance and peace with God might possibly- unbeknownst to the public- have been made privately- but that is the absolute most we can say. Whipping out a dream of a sympathetic admirer as "Exhibit A" and holding it as superior evidence to the Word of God and the facts of Ravi's life, especially the deafening silence at the end of it, is weaksauce in the extreme. Wicked too.
Ezekiel 18:24 New International Version 24 “But if a righteous person turns(A) from their righteousness and commits sin and does the same detestable things the wicked person does, will they live? None of the righteous things that person has done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness(B) they are guilty of and because of the sins they have committed, they will die.(
Yes,He is in Heaven and not in Hell, for It is Better to Think Good than to think Evil.For He Who Thinks Hell to His Neighbor can not Love His Neighbor and Christian Believers Who Thinks Hell to each other can not Love One Another.Sins against the Commandments of the LORD GODFATHER in Christ saying'LOVE Thy Neighbor as Thyself and LOVE One Another.'
I think so . After all he had done for God . He was a light to the gentiles , the Truth of God . His soul , spirit is cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.
First of all, you need to read or hear the report before your have the right to weigh in on this. Secondly, we have every right to judge Ravi. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 “But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people. What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. Expel the wicked person from among you.” Paul says that we are NOT to judge those in the world, who have not accepted Christ. Rather, we are supposed to judge those in the church who claim to be in Christ but are living in sin (we all sin, obviously. This is about those in the church who do not repent, but keep on doing the same thing without repentance. Read the report, Ravi was not repentant, he clearly put a lot of effort into grooming, misleading, and abusing these women.) Why is it important that we be judging those in the church? Because of what Jesus said in John 13: 34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We as the church, as the body of Christ, are his representatives to the world. And according to Jesus, the most important method of spreading the gospel is for those in the church to love each other the way Jesus loved us. He was self-sacrificing; Ravi was self-serving. Ravi used his reputation to create trust between himself and these women, getting them to confide in him as someone they thought had wisdom and means to help them with their personal struggles. He used ministry funds to pay for them to come to America, go to school, or buy them lavish gifts. Then he sexually harassed and abused them, even telling one woman she was his “reward” for serving God all these years. I’ll say it for the third time, read the report, and read the Bible too. Matthew 7:15-17 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” This is Jesus speaking. Ravi was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. His words may have seemed to support Christ, but his actions denied him. Just a fee verses later, Jesus says “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Matthew 7:21-23. Ravi fit this description perfectly. We are called to publicly reject him, because he did not live out Christ’s love, and therefore is not a disciple according to Jesus, because he did not love these women the way he should have. He is an example of what Paul describes in Romans 16:18 “For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.” I’m not denying that sometimes Ravi’s speeches and writings contained truth. But any of that truth came from God, not him, so we don’t need any of Ravi’s works because we already have all that we need in the Word of God. My hope is that at some point in his final days, Ravi had a true commitment to Christ and genuinely repented before he died. If he did so, then there will be a Ravi Zacharias in heaven, but it will not be the same Ravi who took advantage of these women. Just like everyone in the church, it will be a new Ravi, transformed by faith in Christ through the power of the Spirit. That is my hope, but we cannot know. That’s between him and God. This is the first I’ve ever listened to Ruth, so I don’t want to make assumptions about her based on 4 minutes of hearing her talk. However, it doesn’t sound like she has actually investigated the report for herself, nor does it sound like she has given this a lot of Biblical thought or prayer. Best response in that case is probably not to respond. But like I said, this is literally my first impression of her, maybe I’m getting the wrong idea. (Also I don’t know if the video was recorded before the report came out, I’m going by the upload date.) But no way around it, we as the church need to publicly distance ourselves from Ravi. That shouldn’t be a big deal, because our faith is in Christ, not him.
@@calebklingerman7902 She seems totally oblivious to the extent of the pain that he knowingly caused. Self justification can be worse than the actual offence. Who is going to stand before God on Judgement day and start with 'Well, God, you know we all sin...' She is talking as if he is part hero, part victim. How much of what he did was motivated out of his self serving desires? God used him despite himself.
Not everyone who psays to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will qenter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who rdoes the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 sOn that day tmany will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not uprophesy in your name, and cast out demons vin your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 tAnd then will I declare to them, ‘I wnever knew you; xdepart from me, yyou workers of lawlessness.’ Matthew ch 7 Also Christ says Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Ravi lived a life of lawlessness, I pray for his victims
*Ravi in heaven is proved beyond doubt, not because someone dreamed about it, but because, our salvation is secure, despite repeated sins, though we sin differently from one another, we all being sinful in our bodies by nature. Our relationship with God is affected, and not our salvation.This security of salvation is proved by our attitude to repent and to confess to God for forgiveness, which is immediately granted, all the time, everytime and our relationship with God is restored. If Ravi Zacharias is not in heaven you and I are not going to heaven.*
You are absolutely right! More shocking news than the allegations against Ravi are the claims of people in the church who don't understand about the power of the blood of Jesus. Thanks for great comment!
@Laoshi J Yes. The way he was in bed surrounded by his family, indicates he might have reconciled with God, I believe. Any believer would have. He had time for this
You know, I'm sorry to say, but, I'm going to say it. If Ravi Zacharias did not truly recognize what he had been doing "behind closed doors", all of the sexual sins, if he did not acknowledge them, confess them before GOD, truly repent and strive to turn away from those sins, love JESUS CHRIST first, apologize to his wife, loved ones, victims, the RZIM Ministry, if no true repentance, then, he is in Hell today. So much of the Bible Truth has been watered-down today in the Church. Ezekiel 18:24 says that a righteous man's deeds will no longer be remembered and be accredited to him if he turns away from righteous and pursues sin, that is, without repenting somewhere down the road sometime. Again, is there any indication whatsoever that Ravi had repented before GOD and man before he died?? If yes, there's a possibility of him being in Heaven. If not, he has mocked GOD without repentance and is in Hell. Very sad. Very, very sad.
We are not defending the sins of Ravi or anyone else, but in order to understand the essence of what you're saying, here's the question: Do you believe that Ravi Zacharias was ever saved? Do you think he had salvation BEFORE he committed any of these sexual sins? Do you believe that he had everlasting life (John 3:16) at any time in his life? If your answer is yes, then my second question for you is: If someone has "everlasting" life, and then loses it, it wasn't very everlasting in the first place, was it? How can someone lose something that is everlasting? According to the scriptures in the New Testament, and there are plenty of them, "not by WORKS of righteousness, which we have done, but according to HIS mercy He saved us" (Titus 3:5); "I give unto them ETERNAL life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." (John 10:28)... and there are so many other scriptures that speak about the fact that ONCE you have salvation, you can NEVER lose it. I invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website, "What is Salvation" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@dodilynn1361 , Here's what JESUS said, in John 10:27-28, regarding His true followers, and we've read it 1,000 times before, but, let's just read it carefully, more slowly, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: And I give unto them Eternal Life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand." JESUS spoke the order in which Salvation operates. First, His sheep hear His voice. Then, as a result, He knows them. Then, as a result of that, they faithfully follow Him. And, finally, as a result of faithfully following Him, they receive Eternal Life. It is cause and effect. Each party plays a part. We are not puppets on a string. Though the Holy Spirit indwells and enables us to do His Will. Is sexual sin His Will for His people? Is not the Holy Spirit powerful enough to enable His people to overcome sin and to resist temptation? James 4:7-8 says "Submit yourselves, therefore, to GOD. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you." Regardless of whether R.Z. was truly saved or not, it is obvious that he was not submitting himself to GOD and resisting the Devil. GOD makes no distinction between unbeliever or Believer when He says that those who sin, who give themselves over to sin willfully, are slaves to sin. John 8:34. We are servants to whomever we obey, be it to sin (the Devil), or to GOD. You know it cannot be both. Can fresh water and bitter water both spring from the same fountain? James 3:11. Struggling with sin is one thing. Struggling to overcome. Sometimes you fall in the process. That's understandable. But, by the reports and testimonies, Ravi was making a lifestyle of these sins. And he was deliberate about. He was sinning against his own knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. But, in his lust, it blinded him from really caring how he was violating this Holy Scripture. It is those who overcome this double-life, double-mindedness and fence-riding lukewarmness, that will be seated with JESUS CHRIST on His Throne. Revelation 3. What did JESUS say, in Matthew 7:21-23, that would happen to those professing believers who called Him their Lord and did many mighty works in His Name, but, were, as well, "workers of iniquity", that is, workers of lawlessness and sin. He said that He will tell them to depart from Him for He never really knew them. Their sins had separated them from having a close and obedient relationship with Him. And, finally, in John 15:1-8, JESUS tells us that we, the branches, must abide in Him, the Vine, in order to live properly before Him and be pleasing to Him. Anyone who does not abide in Him is cast forth and is dried up and withered. And cast into the Fire (which is Hell). Ravi could not have been abiding in CHRIST while giving in to sin, regularly, and, to top it off, with no remorse, regret, nor open admittance about his sins. Which would lead to a repentance of his sins. Perhaps, in his position, he may have reasoned that he could afford such "luxury". He's well thought of and respected. Maybe he felt he somehow "earned" the right to sin as he has. I don't know for sure all the details on that. But, these sexual sins would have needed to be stopped at some point before he eventually died, or he would have died in them, damning his very own soul. It's so hard and difficult for us to take that to heart because our ways are not GOD's. HE does expect better because HE gives HIS Spirit to us to live up to that. But, if we choose sin instead, it will bring death to us eventually. Ravi did lead a double life. That is not pleasing to GOD. That's what Revelation 3 is telling us. Once we've overcome and endured until the end, Matthew 24:13-15, then shall we receive that crown of Life that will last throughout Eternity.
@@gdg1963 Yes, we completely agree with you that Ravi was a "bad" sinner!! We are not debating that point. I am also a sinner. How can a sinner enter into the Kingdom of God? There's only one way that I know of (according to the New Testament), and that is by the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sins. Do you think the blood of Jesus can save YOU? Or are you saved by doing your good works? That's been the main theological debate of the past 2,000 years. Why did Jesus have to be crucified in order to save us? Do you think His crucifixion and the shedding of His blood was powerful enough to save you? Was it powerful enough to save Ravi? Or are we all saved by the good works which we have done? The answers are all right there in the New Testament, and we've just put up a new documentary on our website entitled "What is Salvation". You can see it at www.thebibleforyou.com.
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV Ravi was an unrepentant adulterer, scripture is clear adulterers will not enter the kingdom .confession and repentance is required to have the blood of Jesus cleanse you from known and unknown sin sin.
I do not envy Zacharias in the least, for the position he is now in, now that he has gone to meet his Maker. I am very sobered by all of it. The Lord who said, "Depart from me, you workers of lawlessness; I never knew you," will He not judge a man's character? Why, even the world looks upon such duplicity and calls men out for it. Is it even possible to believe in a God who will wink at a man's sin, when he kept up a veneer of righteous living, and masked a life of immorality? Its too hard for me to even think about what happens to such a person in eternity, and I find no joy or satisfaction in considering such matters. Yes, we are all sinners, but this is no excuse for years and years of immoral living while professing fidelity to one's spouse, and, even more important, fidelity to one's Lord and God.
People have no where to put Ravi. Only God can determine where a man's eternal destination will be. God alone knows who are His and whose aren't. We cannot say...
I know where I put him. All the evidence points to someone who was a serial sexual and spiritual predator from the very start. A wolf in a sheep's clothing in the flock..
I should say, I love him more than anybody else; I’m from India. But the truth is,: in one of his messages he says about a surgeon had a paper thin cut on his finger . The surgeon got it during reaching the heart of an accident victim who was addicted to many things. Ravi asked the doctor “ if that paper thin cut is so dangerous?”. Surgeon said yes. Now, Ravi explains sin don’t have to be large! What Ravi did, is a paper thin? Ravi every day start at 5 am with his Bible and a cup of coffee. But he couldn’t see himself? No. He saw. But he was very cunning like Solomon. See what Solomon did :- hid his Egyptian wife fri God ???? 2 chronicles 8 .Solomon brought Pharaoh’s daughter up from the City of David to the palace he had built for her, for he said, “My wife must not live in the palace of David king of Israel, because the places the ark of the Lord has entered are holy.”
In a Restaurant Customer: How to eat grill chicken? Chef: Eat the flesh and leave the bones..... Influential Leaders may Fumble, Fall, Fail. After all, they are humans too. From their lifestyles we are to absorb, imitate, implement the good and ignore the bad. Learn & Unlearn 👉 "Flesh & Bones"
@@udhaykumar3334 : He is right Mr.U K, Give preference to the important things. Our soul and spirit must be taken care first. Read this , fro John 3:3.... 3 Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[a]’ 4 ‘How can someone be born when they are old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!’ 5 Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, “You[c] must be born again.” 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.’[d]. Read more from the Biblegateway. com Have questions? Put down here. God bless you.
Amen! he who is without sin, let him cast the first stone! - we forget our own weakness, yet still feel superior enough to judge a Brother in Christ. His sins are for The lord to judge, our only role in this should be one of love & support to his family and the victims, and our prayers for each other.. Satan is real, and he is watching and testing every single one of us, it delights him so to see a person of Christ fall,. And last point, we were told to not to judge one another, or your father will judge you! Could be wise for some to meditate on that little gold nugget of scripture 🙏🏻
*We are not to judge that which belongs to the Lord alone. Understandably, many people myself included, are curious to know how a man like Ravi could have done what he did, if indeed he did do it (evidence is very strong IMHO). Initially, my opinion was that Ravi was with the Lord given his apparent works (again IMHO). After a few days I came to a very different conclusion based on what scripture teaches. This is only my opinion but based on scripture, Ravi may not find himself in the place he ardently preached. Let me stress that this is only my personal opinion and it is my hope that the Lord will not only bless the victims but forgive Ravi as well. I just find it hard to see someone who continually sinned yet enter the Kingdom. We pray for all victims and we pray for all sinners regardless. The Lord will always be just in his findings.*
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 New King James Version 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. (A)Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were (B)some of you. (C)But you were washed, but you were [c]sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Dr. Edwin. R.Browne - Revelation 21:1,2 - And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (KJV)
That lustful spirit got in and took over his choices of sexual sin. It’s a choice. I believe these women and I pray he apologies to those women and repented 😢before Jesus before taking his last breath.
many men in and out of ministry suffer with sexual sin. There is an epidemic of porn use in society. These strong passions and needs lead many into temptation. Not good for man to be alone.
PAUL HUDSON, there is NO WITHHUNT - RZ was a criminal and comitted crimes spanning a lifetime - he denied, denied, denied, denied, denied, denied ,denied to his death. Were he alive he would have been arrested, charged, convicted and imprisoned and dead - even hardened criminals have no use for those who commit acts of sexual depravity - it's your wife, your daughter, your sister, don't judge? You would be a gutless, spineless individual if you looked the other way -how much more evidence would you like - murder??? Would that convice you that he was not only immoral but evil?
@@gracelatour3441 You are are definitely right he would have been in prison . The thing that troubles me is why didn't these victims go to the police . They could have used a simple cell phone and filmed him, to prove his behaviour, why that was not done , to me this looks like fabricated story. Hollywood is noted for movie stars, film directors and producers
Here are some verses that show that CHRISTIANS CAN JUDGE THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST: John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, James 3:1. Also in the same chapter (Matthew 7) where Jesus says "Judge lest not ye be judged" he also speaks about people having swine and dog attitudes and being like wolves. Jesus calls for his followers to have spiritual discernment ("thus you will know them by their fruits"). As believers we are commanded to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15, 25); we are required to call sin sin when we see it. That's a huge element in the growth of the body of Christ, the Church. So this woman supposedly had a dream and that's presented like it's solid evidence that Ravi Zacharias is in heaven? What scripture supports that? I'll take THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE over a dream that could just be the wishful thinking of someone's sensuous mind. Does anyone realize that IT'S THE WORKS BASIS AND NOT GRACE if supposedly all his years of ministry offset the deceitful double-life of sexual immorality and abuse he engaged in over the course of several years with many women in several different countries? "Yes, I know, he hid the truth that he was regularly committing adultery and sexually assaulting many women. BUT, on the plus side, he had a great ministry that reached tens of thousands. The good outweighs the evil." I wonder if his wife and the women he sexually abused would agree with that? Every thought and act of sexual sin on RZ's part was not only an act of unfaithfulness to God but also to his wife. HOW WAS THAT A REFLECTION OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, especially in someone with the international ministry he had? James 3:1 says that those who teach will be judged with greater strictness. Look at any of the lists of sins that Jesus and the apostles spell out that will prevent a person from entering the kingdom of heaven, and you'll see sexual immorality right up front (e.g. Matthew15:18-19, Matthew 5:27-29, 1Corinthians 5:9-13, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 5:3-6, Colossians 3:5-6). Not only did RZ engage in such sin, HE ALSO HID IT FOR YEARS AND YEARS. NOONE WHO PRACTICES DECEIT SHALL DWELL IN GOD'S HOUSE (Psalm 101:7). Why do men love darkness rather than light? Because their deeds are evil (John 3:19-20). It seems that RZ CHOSE TO LET HIS PRIDE GET IN THE WAY OF CONFESSING AND FORSAKING HIS SIN (Proverbs 28:13, James 5:16, 1John 1:7-10). Yet many people are posting as if RZ's entrance into the kingdom of God and Christ is a forgone conclusion, a 100% certainty. Given the evidence in scripture and in Ravi Zacharias's life and character, how is that possible? Perhaps they haven't read verses like Philippians 3:18-19. Or 2Timothy 4:10. Or 2 Corinthians 11:13-15. People keep saying "Grace! Grace! Grace!" But shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? BY NO MEANS! CERTAINLY NOT! GOD FORBID! Depending on your translation. (Romans 6:1-2) GOD'S GRACE IS NOT A LICENSE FOR US TO PRACTICE SIN AGAINST HIM. Instead the grace of God trains us is to reject false religion (idolatry, hypocrisy, immorality) and unrighteousness, and live sober, upright and godly lives in this world (Titus 2:11-14).
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
God will not & cannot do anything for you or me. It is the universal justice for ALL mankind. Religions like Christianity & Islam are imaginary comforts. We hope to outsource our aspirations to someone but need to realise that each one of us have to perform the journey ourselves. Someone like a Guru can guide but the physical journey is ours only. Jesus & Muhammad had promised to come back but there is still no sign Is it a big Lie? What happens to all those who waited for me last 2 millennium? Have they been duped? If you are so confident why not join Jesus now? The tiny particle of God is within each of us watching our past, present, thoughts and future & we exist for sure. All these particles coalesce to form GOD. We are many of the ONE & ONE of the many. It's a long journey since the beginning of mankind. Hare Krishna.
Very interesting dream. It's amazing to see everyone who nearly worshiped Ravi now hoping on the bandwagon to crucify him. The interesting thing about the report they issued is that it includes comments from everyone except from Ravi.
He can’t give comments anymore. He went to be with his savior on Mai 19. 2020 - is that the reason people fall on him, because he cannot answer with the wisdom he had anymore?
Matt. 7:22-23 "Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
You're absolutely right! And if you go up to the top of that same chapter, Matthew chapter 7, Jesus starts his commentary by saying: Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. ...and down in Matthew 7:20, just a couple of verses before the one that you quoted above, Jesus says Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. What kind of fruit do you and I have to show for our lives?
@@edwardwicks304 Ravi knew the Lord & shared the Gospel with millions for decades; the Love of Jesus: A real man of God, one of a few. God bless him. 'Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them. Mathew 7:20.
@@marcharris8379 His fruit was rotten and repulsive therefore he lost his Salvation and on his judgment day Jesus will cast him into the lake of hell fire because He has no used of wicked and disgusting sinners like Ravi.
He lived a double life and hurt a lot of people 😖 how can a bad tree produce good fruit 🤷🏻♀️ and here this lady is saying “who are we to judge” OH MY MY!!!! read ur bible , didn’t apostle Paul judge the carnal christians for all kinds of sins ...? YES he did. This man is a disgrace? & a liar he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing and I will never take the time to watch him again!!! may his legacy never be remembered! just like Jimmy Swaggart who lost his pulpit for disgracing Christ ministry !! as far a Ravi being in Heaven 🤷🏻♀️I don’t know because it’s based on the blood bought gospel that we are saved I can only judge his rotten fruit what he did on the outside his ungodly [[toxic]] hypocritical lifestyle so only God really knows if he was truly born again?? so as far as him being in heaven oh lady pls , how would any of us know 🤷🏻♀️ In addition it’s an insult to say Ravi was hurt 😳 whattt about his victims ..? even his own daughter points her Father out and admits he was a hypocrite!! living a double life smh even she acknowledges how many people he hurt ? Ravi obviously had a weakness why then didn’t he confess his weakness to another member of the church ..? No instead he hid his sins and they grew hideously big out of control! Ravi knew he had a problem but was to selfish to care he indulged in raping women u need to think about the victims all the [women] he sexually abused for crying out loud😖 It’s amazing how nobody in commentary is honest enough to rebuke what this pretentious man did cause y’all in denial! astounding not one rebuke 🥺but like the apostle Paul I side with the truth I judge in righteousness not because I’m superior or without sin “ NO” but because Ravi was a public figure with a massive responsibility to carefully steward his position , his leadership and his power HE DIDN’T CARE FOR THE FLOCK I believe however many people you can help that’s how many you can hurt 🥺 he did not represent Christ in the world he took pleasure in sin living a double life people at least should acknowledge his lived a disgusting, disgraceful life let’s not pretend it doesn’t hurt all in the name of thou shalt not judge cause God sees ur hearts. The only people I feel sorry for is the victims!! there are the ones impacted by this man’s abhorrent deeds.
This should be a lesson for all those who applaud Preachers only for oratory skills or external shows, but don't obey the teachings of Jesus Christ like serve the poor, take sufferings for the sake of Christ, and not at all free from the desires of lust and wealth.
Yes, amen! May God help us all! We totally agree. There are many lessons that we can all take away from this. How many times in years past have preachers and evangelists been exposed for their sins? Look at what happened to Jim Baker and many others over the past 100 years! Unfortunately, Ravi did not come out in the open to confess before he died. Nevertheless, according to the scriptures, we DO defend the fact that the Salvation that Jesus gives mankind is eternal. That is, once we have received Jesus as our Savior, it is HIS blood and his blood alone that covers ALL of our sins. With this in mind, we have put up a short film about Salvation on our website: "What is Salvation". www.thebibleforyou.com
@@TheBibleforYou covers all past sins. It’s not a free pass to make new ones. Come off it. Edit: that’s why Jesus says to his disciples in the garden, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples”. That is a condition. The salvation is very much conditional.
It's the same as King David, who was announced by God yet committed adultery and murder of his loyal soldier Uriah. So should we tear up the Psalms and the Bible?
If Mr Ravi suffered for so long and didn’t die instantly he had plenty of time to ask for forgiveness of everyone he wronged. I don’t know him but I fear God. I don’t want to be the person who says Lord I did this in your name and I did that in your name and he says depart from me. There are people I love dearly but I can’t put them in heaven knowing they have sinned against God and man including myself. These people are hurting and we say go away. There needs to be an awareness of what is taking place. That is why people are afraid to speak up because of the backlash. 😢
Really ??? What God do u believe in? There was noting showing ravi repented , to repent is to show a complete change in life . This man was a sexual predator an engaged in life of sin how is such one saved ?
Where does it say once saved always saved in the bible? Our blessed assurance requires a transformation which has nothing to do with works. Repentance is an important part of our salvation and repentance doesn't mean saying sorry, it means to turn away from. Your comment tells me that all I have to do is say I believe and then I can do whatever I want and still be saved. That's no different to the world. Of course we can have struggles and still be saved but that's different to deliberately going against God's Word and thinking we're still saved.
@@rominaf4901 You ask WHERE does it say in the Bible that once you're saved, you're always saved? How in the world can you have EVERLASTING LIFE one day and then NOT have it the next day? If you can lose it, it was never everlasting in the first place. It's right there in the most famous verse in the Bible - John 3:16 - In fact the major part of John Chapter 3 talks about being BORN AGAIN. Once you are born, how can you be unborn? Thanks for explaining. It's so sad to hear people's comments which make people think good works will give them eternal life. That's the main reason Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic church. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks they can work their way to heaven, but that's essential what your saying when you say a person can lose their salvation. Oh my!
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
I have to repent because I am a Christian but I have been living a double life of watching porn and going to spas to look at women 😔😑 I feel terrible thinking about it and feel very convicted. Every time I did these things I know deep in my heart it is wrong but my flesh took over. Jesus forgive me.
It's good that you are convicted & feel terrible about it because that will hopefully lead you to repentance & I would encourage you to not give up & just keep praying for the strength to overcome. Keep in mind that the enemy likes to play on our weaknesses which I'm sure you're probably already aware of. Will pray for you also. 🙏
Everyone is a sinner,, no matter what it is,,let hi without sin cast the ist stone, we are here for a test,, our God is not of this world, peace to everyone amen 🙏🙏
The Lord came to save sinners. Let us not judge lest we be judged. That is God's prerogative. So sad to see all this especially the people who are quick to judge. Pray that we can be merciful and compassionate people.
Then Hitler, Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot, and all the despots and wicked sinners of the world are all in Heaven is that about right. If you think so you have been deceived and you certainly do not know the Jesus of the Bible but a jesus that you made for yourself and that is idolatry. You might end up in the same place as those wicked sinners in the lake of fire of hell.
Christianity Today : One woman told investigators that after Zacharias arranged for RZIM to provide her with financial support, he required sex from her. She called it rape. Zacharias made her pray with him to thank God for the 'opportunity' they both received and, as with other victims, called her his 'reward' for living a life of service to God. Zacharias warned the woman that if she ever spoke out against him, she would be responsible for millions of souls lost when his reputation was damaged. HYPOCRISY at its finest. The question : "Ravi Zacharias in Heaven?" ... is just a continuation of the same.
Yes, the the BIG question is: WHEN did this woman tell this to investigators? Was it AFTER he was dead? Or while he was still alive? We'd like to know. Thanks for answering... AND, please provide the EVIDENCE in your answer. We'd appreciate that very much.
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) engaged a law firm, Miller and Martin to perform an investigation. On 23 December 2020, RZIM confirmed that the allegations were true and released a preliminary report from the investigation. "The interim investigation update indicates this assessment of Ravi's behavior to be true - that he did indeed engage in sexual misconduct." On 11 February 2021, RZIM released the results of its investigation, concluding that there was credible evidence that Zacharias had engaged in sexual misconduct. Accordingly, it was found that Ravi Zacharias solicited and received sexually explicit photos from more than 200 women who were in their early twenties until a few months before his death in May 2020 at age 74. According to investigators, Ravi Zacharias also used tens of thousands of dollars of ministry funds to pay massage therapists, providing them housing, schooling, and monthly support for extended periods of time.
In their release of the full report, the board of RZIM stated that it was "shocked and grieved by Ravi's actions", and apologized to his victims: "Words cannot come close to expressing the sorrow that we feel for what you have been through or the gratitude we feel for the bravery with which you have responded." Both RZIM and Zacharias Trust apologized to Lori Thompson, though Zacharias's widow Margie did not release Lori Thompson from the non-disclosure agreement. Zacharias Trust, the UK branch of RZIM, criticizing this response as inadequate, cut all ties with RZIM in the US and decided to change its name. On 19 February, Zacharias's denomination, the Alliance World Fellowship, revoked his ordination after its own investigation confirmed a "pattern of predatory behaviour." In addition, the board of RZIM Canada began winding down operations. By 24 February, RZIM Africa had suspended its operations while RZIM scaled back its website. On 8 March, RZIM stated it will alter its name and take all Zacharias’ content out. Harper Collins Christian Publishing confirmed that it would not longer sell books by Zacharias and that it was working with Christian author Lee Strobel to remove Zacharias from other works.
Some of the facts resulting from the investigation by Ravi Zacharias's own ministry (RZIM) - All this is in the public domain, admitted to by RZIM & confirmed as true. RZIM would pay rent for Zacharias to stay at his apartment while in Bangkok. Zacharias often traveled alone to Bangkok and other parts of Southeast Asia. He owned two apartments in Bangkok. Between 2010 and 2014 he spent a total of 256 days in one of these apartments. The other apartment, in the same building but on a different floor, housed his massage therapists. Women who worked at spas alleged that Zacharias sexually harassed multiple massage therapists over the course of a period of about five years. He asked them to have sex with him and requested explicit photos. He said he was burdened by the demands of the ministry, and he needed this "therapy." He would talk about career plans and efforts to improve their financial situation. He paid well with large tips and gave gifts that were at times lavish.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. -Galatians 5:16-26
A person who professes faith in Christ but does not live a life of obedience to the commandments of Christ and the Apostles doctrine, is a person who is self decieved , and on their way to hell, and a worse punishment than those who have never made a profession of faith in Christ to begin with , no matter what good work they might have been involved with . Let this whole sad situation be a warning to all GIVE DILIGENCE TO MAKING YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION SURE ! !
@@danimator9067 It's funny that those who says not to judge others they always quote this passage and do not read the rest of it. Nowhere in the Bible that says not to judge. There is nothing wrong to judge as long you judge righteously and not hypocritely. John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. By the way @Danimator 29 Why are you judging @okacet? You tell him not to judge and hear you judge okacet. That is quite hypocrite of you and you are contradicting yourself as well. Do you know there is a whole book in the Bible that is call Judges where God has appointed men to judge those who do wickedly and warn them if they continue they will be punished and condemned. In fact it is the duty of a Christians to warn others the ramification of hell fire will come to them if they continuing sinning. Did Jesus not say to love thy neighbor as yourself and to go out onto the highways and byways and compelled them to come to repentance? Matthew 28:18-20 “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
@@jpd4676 Maybe you need to read James 4:11--"Do not judge a brother--do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?"
Hebrews 10:26-31 King James Version 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 New King James Version 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. (A)Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were (B)some of you. (C)But you were washed, but you were [c]sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
For someone who was renowned for logical reasoning, hard to comprehend that he would value his genitals more than his soul
Leave Ravi alone. Lets focus on our personal journey. Lets focus on winning more souls to the Lord....
Well said....What if Ravi did repent ..or mentioned some things to his wife or close buddies before passing on.....Surely God is merciful...Move on or move forward...think of the millions souls ..and what about Jesus' great commission? Matt 28:19-20
I wonder how many souls you actually damned with this mentality
@@ohgin12345 so true, work out your salvation with fear and trembling . let this a warning to all don't be deceived whore mongers and adulterers and fornicators will not inherit the kingdom of God even if you preach that Jesus is Lord. the demons also know he is Lord
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
Sharing the truth is necessary because of the victims he created. Frankly, Ravi has no knowledge of what we are doing here on earth so it’s not bothering him. How about we focus on the victims including his own family?
Read 1st John and that will tell you where Ravi is now. He was unrepentant and used his position to prey on women. He even twisted scripture using David as an example to justify his sin. This is one of the reasons why women were told to keep quiet in the church in the early days. Too much emotion and not enough biblical accuracy. Remember God is Holy and He will not be mocked. All the goodness some of you think Ravi has done was burned away and what was left was his sin.
If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it; because of the sin he has committed he will die. But if a wicked man turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.Ezekiel 18:24
If God had saved Ravi in his suicide bed once when he didnot know God, hope the same God has also saved him from this scandals. Only God knows best for Ravi.
I never knew about Ravi Zachariah, but after hearing you talk about him I started doing research, and fell in love with his teaching and preaching, it's a shame that his church and his ministry wants to do away with all of his teachings and books and sermons, give them to me I love his teachings and his preaching, I wish there was some way that I could get them. Anyway, thanks for sharing God bless you!
And what wad his church and who 3ad his elders / mentors
The Devil is all out to destroy Ravi's legacy.. But they have failed.
The Lightbearer, agree with your statement. In my opinion, we should believe in his teachings, if it is biblical and we are not to believe in him. That is we believe in the message and not the messenger.
His church don't want to do away with his teachings, ministry or his books but they have no choice because of the double life that he chose to lead. He has unfortunately done a lot of damage with the choices that he made.
@@rominaf4901 I believe in the message and not the messenger. what do you mean by saying "he chose to lead a double life? are you suggesting that Saints cannot sin anymore?
This was so hypocritical to pretend one way and say all those things and then live another way. Yes you are allowed to have an opinion. This was a totally deceitful life. The Bible calls it a reprobate mind. You're wrong you are sincerely wrong. It is not judging it is what it is!
The damage made to the body of Christ and the example to the world has a big impact. We don’t know if he is in heaven or not, we just know that living a double life is sin. When we sin, we repent and ask for forgiveness then we go to heaven otherwise our consciousness and ability to see our sin is absent. Let’s all learn from it, let’s hold our pastors and leaders accountable for the way they live, because they must be held to a higher standard.
First comment I’ve read to say hold them to accountability amen , thank you!!
There is no forgiveness without repentance.. Think about his victimes too...
Exactly!!
His victims are so dumb, they don't know about law enforcement. This makes one think if they are telling the truth.
@@kribengovender7318 You are so without compassion to call his victims dumb.
@@psaume1196 I am not really convinced yet, that Zachararias is guilty in theses sexual allegations . You must remember Ravi was a Apologist and defending Christianity in this world. He was always clashing with atheist, and other religions in this world., and he was really doing an amazing job. There are alot enemies out there for the gospel not to be preached in this world.. There is something shady about this . At the moment it's all about what the victims have to say, their word is final and not really challenged in a court of law . We need genuine proof. If it was true they could have taken something authentic to their seniors or gone to the police. Look into Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. They found genuine evidence on her dress..
@@kribengovender7318 How about the nude pictures they found in his telephone and the ongoing exchanges via sms with the other women and the testimonies that are similar between the victims ( who don't even know each other), the report of the investigators and finally the RZAM having to face the undeniable evidences against him and apologising. Doesn't all this convince you? or you still sitting and waiting for more victims to show up before you can believe?
Maybe he repent just before he died!!!
Maybe God forgive him. Maybe people forgive him too.
Still he laid and betrayed his family, his victims and..all of us ...
..and this is sooo painful!
Yes. If Jesus could forgive the thief on the cross, Ravi's last prayer could save him too.
True.
The only thing that matters is what God thinks of Ravi, I hope he made it. The Old Testament is riddled with wayward to say the least “ men of God” God is Love. Thank God we are saved by the Grace of God not by works. I just wished he addressed this issue before he left this world for more clarity and closure Ravi had to know the total fall of the ministry and reputation was inevitable. Ravi stood before Christ more than likely embarrassed, hopefully sorry, not his reward , remember he used that terminology on earth regarding his justification for sex for his hard work getting the word out. This Ravi, if a total fake he really fooled me but not himself or God . I just pray he repented before he died and is with our Lord.
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
I don't believe in last minute repentance, I believe in true repentance.
So many commenters here have no idea how badly they take scripture out of context regarding “judging” or “casting stone.”
The God of all the earth will do right...
Amen!!! It reminded me of my personal meditation in Job 41 where God tells Job NASB version "Behold, your expectations are false". So much of our expectations of God are soo earthly false. His ways are not our ways. He woudnt compromise with justice and righteousness and He still is a sovereign Lord. What is it to us of He decides to have mercy upon whom He would have mercy??
A life didnt end well. It is a reminder to every Christian. It doesnt matter where we are, we all must end well. We must run a good race, fight a good fight in life till the finishing line, to get the prize God has for us. Guard our heart.
We can judge in good and honest faith,
But remember, God is the ultimate judge and ALWAYS gets the final word.
"His thoughts are not our thoughts"
We are only filled with as much as we should be.
There are thousands of Hindu saints who lived the purest lives, Sri Adi Sandra, Sri Chaitanya Mhahaprabhu, Bhagawan Ramanna Maharishi, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda & thousands who lived purest of lives. Check out.
I definitely dont want to judge, God is the righteous judge. The world hates Christ and his teachings, so now the world is trying to show that Ravi Zach also was one of the worldly. He stood in front of such great audiences, I sure don't believe he led a double life, however since he is not here he can not defend himself, but as it is rightly said in the video, all these things can not negate the good works of faith to reach out to millions and bring many closer to God.
An adulteress and a lawless generation hoping for heaven!
We're not defending Ravi. We are defending the scriptures that clearly tell us that Salvation comes from the blood of Jesus, which was shed for the remission of our sins; and that once someone has received Jesus as their Savior, they have received the greatest gift that God has given to mankind: Eternal Life. "For by grace are you saved through faith, it is the GIFT of God, NOT of works, lest any man should boast." - Eph. 2:8 & 9. We invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website titled "What is Salvation?" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@TheBibleforYou Rev 22:15
@@TheBibleforYou actually, you are using the Bible as a way to defend your wrong doing which is even worse
@@TheBibleforYou 1 John 3:6-10 "6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. "
What do we know about Ravi besides him being a great teacher? How can we know that maybe he did confess all his sins to his wife, some dear close friends? And if he didn't, he will fall on his knees, weeping in front of Jesus, and Jesus will forgive him. We should try to be a sample of Jesus' unconditional love.
Yes. Beautiful. Well said. Amen.
Woman ...your words so beautiful.
Mercy is here on earth not after you die. What you did in your life your destiny is fix for either in Heaven or in hell after you die. There is no forgiveness in Heaven you should have repented before you die in your sins. Hebrews 9: 27 "And as it is appointed for men once to die after this comes the judgment." As the Bible says "The wage of sins is death."
NO MAN HAS THE RIGHT TO EVER QUESTION GOD'S GRACE .
Yes if the devil says you are saved without repentance.
@@gtjohnson1216 Jesus judged the hearts of repentance from an adulterous woman even when sha said nothing. "I neither condemn you go and sin no more"
@@maitisanw.j7453NewJohn 8:11 International Version
"No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you,"Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
@@maitisanw.j7453 And you stop living a lukewarm life or God will spew you out of his mouth!
I believe our time would be better spent praying for the family and victims of Ravi rather be than arguing whether or not he has gone to heaven. Leave that to the Lord.
Both are neceassay because the devil has people are accusing God of being a liar. Nothing can separate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus. If people start casting stones and drawing a line in the blood of Jesus, there is no hope for anyone.
There will be a lot of surprises in heaven, because God's ways are not our ways, neither are his thoughts like ours.
AMEN!!!
Heaven and eternal life are NOT REWARDS for Good works, but REWARDS given by GOD for FAITHFULNESS AND OBEDIENCE are given for Good Behavior.
Hi Kithsiri! Yes, you're ABSOLUTELY right! Salvation and Eternal Life were paid for on Calvary, by the blood of Jesus. All the good works in the world wouldn't get anyone into Heaven... it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Thanks so much for commenting!!
@@TheBibleforYou Thanks for affirming. Blessings.
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
@@gtjohnson1216 read the correct context, the whole chapter. Hebrews 10 is talking about one specific sin, which is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit- in other words rejecting the gospel
Interesting... Never heard of Ravi Zacharias until about 2 years ago. Loved his videos and his answers. Very patience man. Wonderful dream Leia ... love to see you guys once again. Glad we made contact.
So glad we reconnected with you too! Love to see you one of these days!
@@TheBibleforYou sir can i get your email?
@@thewill968 who are you talking to?
@@sedonagato the Bible for you
Kim Baker certainly agree with your statement. In my opinion, we should believe in his teachings, if it is biblical and we are not to believe in him. That is we believe in the message and not the messenger.
The message!! Christ reigns sovereign, in spite!
Amen, let him that has not sinned cast the first stone...
That scripture was not given to a woman who continued to commit adultery - 'grace' does not give us license to live as we please - as for references to David - David was Jewish, King and when he was confronted, he confessed and repented and Israel went to war - get you bible facts straight or be quiet because you are not on the road to heaven and you're taking everyone with you who believes the rubbish that you espouse! Who cares about your dream? It's just further proof that you are hearing from 'spirits' but not of God - again, he did not receive a heavenly reward.." All liars, adulterers.... will have their place in the lake of fire which is eternal' -
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Were you actually responding to my comment?
If so, you are way of the mark and which I forgive you for.
If not, keen to know the references and the assumptions you have made. Seems like borne out of some vengeance and misplaced priorities.
@@jonesbl100 Yes, Jones, you're absolutely right! Thanks for your comments.
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We're not defending Ravi. We are defending the scriptures that clearly tell us that Salvation comes from the blood of Jesus, which was shed for the remission of our sins; and that once someone has received Jesus as their Savior, they have received the greatest gift that God has given to mankind: Eternal Life. "For by grace are you saved through faith, it is the GIFT of God, NOT of works, lest any man should boast." - Eph. 2:8 & 9. We invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website titled "What is Salvation?" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
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But I’m probably saying that Ravi cannot be ravaged in this manner by those who are taking it as an opportunity.
I can smell many rats out there. The entire narrative; including that of RZIM, is appalling. It’s such a shame that a man and his name is being tarnished on the basis of a woman’s statement...and she surely is unbelievably crooked. And of course we then hear of all the masseurs and the rest that never knew of a Facebook prior..:these never existed these past 5 years! Can you believe this?
Well, I mean to say that God is the best judge here...I know of a man who spoke His word with power and sound judgement. He spoke of a God he knew...no doubt. But I’m no one to judge him for his righteousness either, but I won’t the narratives either.
Hope you got the gist of what I was trying to say...
Thanks for commenting. God bless you all..
@@jonesbl100 Yes, you are very clear and we agree with you. Thanks for your comments!
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.
@@prodigaldaughter6732 There are two instances in the New Testament when Jesus told someone to “sin no more,” and they were each under very different circumstances. The first is when Jesus healed an invalid by the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). Afterward, Jesus found the man and told him, “See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you” (verse 14). It is clear that Jesus knew what had caused the man’s condition. We are not told the specifics of the man’s physical impairment, but the context implies that it was caused by sinful choices. Jesus warned the man that he had been given a second chance and that he should make better choices. If the man returned to his sinful behavior, he would have wasted the opportunity Jesus gave him to live whole and forgiven.
The second instance is in the account of the woman taken in the act of adultery (John 8:3-11). When the woman’s accusers brought her before Jesus, expecting Him to pronounce judgment, He told them that the one who was without sin should throw the first stone. One by one, the condemning crowd left. Then Jesus told the woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more” (verse 11). She had been caught. She was guilty. She did deserve stoning according to the Law of Moses (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22). But the religious leaders who had dragged her there had no concern for holiness. They were trying to trap Jesus into saying that the Law did not matter (verse 6).
Jesus often reminded those religious leaders that He had not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He, as God, was the Author of the Law (2 Timothy 3:16). The Pharisees focused on the letter of the Law but missed the true spirit of it, which is given in Galatians 5:14: “The whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” When Jesus refused to condemn the woman, He was not minimizing the importance of holiness. He was offering her the same kind of forgiveness He offers every one of us (Acts 3:19).
In saying, “Go and sin no more,” Jesus was not speaking of sinless perfection. He was warning against a return to sinful lifestyle choices. His words both extended mercy and demanded holiness. Jesus was always the perfect balance of “grace and truth” (John 1:14). With forgiveness comes the expectation that we will not continue in the same path of rebelliousness. Those who know God’s love will naturally want to obey Him (John 14:15).
When we turn to Christ and receive His forgiveness, we experience a heart change (Luke 9:23; Acts 1:8). Forgiveness is not cheap, and it does not excuse the sin that separated us from God. It cost God everything to offer us the cleansing that pronounces us righteous before Him (John 3:16; 15:13). Rather than continue in the self-centered path that led us astray from Him to begin with, the forgiven can walk in God’s path (Luke 14:27). A move toward God is a move toward righteousness, purity, and holy living (1 Peter 1:16; Romans 8:29). We cannot experience the transforming power of forgiveness without being forever changed.
It goes without saying that the woman caught in adultery did not return to her infidelity. She had met Jesus. She would not be perfect. No one is. But she was forever changed. Her eyes had been opened to the depravity of what she was doing. Sin no longer held the appeal it once did. When we meet Jesus, sin no longer holds its fatal attraction. Grace changes things. “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” (Romans 6:1-2).When we are born again (John 3:3), the power of the Holy Spirit breaks the power that sin once had over us (Romans 6:6). Once we lived only to please ourselves, but when we have been forgiven, our motivation changes. We now live to please God (Galatians 2:20).
It should be the goal of every Christian to “sin no more,” although we recognize that, while we are in the flesh, we will still stumble (1 John 1:8). God’s desire for each of us is to be holy as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). We still sin, but sin is no longer a lifestyle choice (1 John 3:9-10). When we fail, we can come to God and ask forgiveness (1 John 1:9; 1 Peter 4:1-2). And if we are truly God’s children, He will correct us, disciplining us when we need it (Hebrews 12:6-11). His work is to conform us to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29).
Amazing This lady has guaranteed Ravi is in heaven because she had a dream . Her dream and scripture don't line up. Someone is lying.
Why doesn't scripture and her dream line up? You don't think saved sinners will be allowed to enter Heaven? You can check out more video from this lady on our website at www.thebibleforyou.com
Since when did God replace Scripture with a video. He didn't say videos will remain, My word remains. Her dreams dont line up with scripture therefore she is a lair
Repentant sinners go to heaven
@@TheBibleforYou
John 8: 7
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone ....
Agreed. But still we have to say that is a SIN whatever the reason behind it, is still a SIN !!!
Yes but we must spread the truth especially about false prophets. The Bible supports this view. If he has sexually assaulted multiple women, the Christian community needs to know this so that we all realise men are sinners and we need to rely on God, not preachers.
I read John 8 yesterday and I saw myself as a Pharisee Jesus said “he who is without sin cast the first stone” we all have fallen in life I asked Gods forgiveness for being so judgmental I’ll let God be the judge for He alone knows what was going on in Ravis life
if don't judge(Matthew 7:1) means that we don't know what right and wrong is, we missed Jesus's intention of "Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Matthew 7:5". Jesus wants the Parasiees who is granted the authority to judge to judge with righteousness. we always take this text out of its context. in terms of Rz's case, RZIM is doing the right thing to clean up the mess, but to be honest, i don't see its action as love and grace but a way of damage control. If you are still doubtful about the credibility of the report, then please don't defend RZ. Stay neutral. Because if you stands on RZ's side, you cast your stones towards the victims, which is against your own words.
@@daxinlin7714 would you please give me your exposition of 1Jn1:8-10 and Titus3:5. Do you believe in the eternal security of believers? I don't condone to Ravi's besetting sin and not doubtful about the credibility of the report as well. I hope you are not suggesting sinless perfection state of believers.
@@93556108 thank you for your reply. sorry for the confusion! What I wanted to reply to was actually the video, which this lady used her dream to indicate RZ is now in heaven because he has done so many good deeds and saved so many souls. Her judgement is now upon those victims who RZ abused and that's totally wrong. If RZ has repented his sins against his victims, including his families, i hope they would come out and clear the air in coming days. But we'd have to wait and see.
@@daxinlin7714 what is your affirmation biblically, is Ravi being in heaven that is do you believed in the eternal security of believers? I don’t agree with her presumptions upon those victims as she doesn’t have any proof based on factual evidence. Do you regard repentance of believers personally to God is commanded by the bible in order to be saved?
@@93556108 thank you for asking. below is my personal opinion only. I believe that true repentance reqiures actions meaning I acknowledge the wrong doings not only to God, but also towards the victims who suffers from my wrong doings. I don't think I can use 1 John 1:9 to justify that I can only confess my sin to God, not the victims because iit's against 3 verses earlier 1John 1:6, which Paul says that "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
" . if II'm still shy of facing my victims, im still in darkness. Same idea, if RZ did say sorry to the victims when he was still alive, yes, that's true repentance which we can be sure of, otherwise, I don't have the confident that he only unintentionnally committed the sins, but did that intentionally for the fact that he tried to cover up aftermath, which leads me to doubt his salvation all together.
For get about Ravi... focus on our faith
It is not our concern whether Ravi is in heaven or hell.....we should be concerned about whether we should go to heaven or not....
Does all these videos about his scandal matters? Why can’t we focus on what He left for us?
@ 3:10 what does that mean I was transported in the spirit?
There are believers who have very deep spiritual experiences. If you read the book of Acts 8:26, it talks about the story of Philip and the Eunuch. Transportation is where the Lord allows an experience of being in a completely different place-as some have experienced both Heaven and hell as well as other places on earth. Hope this helps.
@@hannahmasri4085 it does. Thank you for taking the time to answer that.
If Ravi Zacharias is in hell for having encounters with different women, then what would excempt the likes of David and Solomon who were adulterous and married multiple times to many women from going to hell?
Ravi Zacharias sad and hypocritical life is a reminder to all in ministry. It is possible to be effective and win many, yet in the end, hear the words of our Lord say, "Depart from me, l never knew you."
I dont condone hìs actions, but i believe he is in heaven ! The love of God is greater than our sin.
AMEN!!!
Let He without sin cast the first
stone. I feel we can not condemn Ravi without condemning King David also. And we know King David was a man after God's own heart. Is Solomon in hell? Is Abraham in hell? God's mercies are new every day.
No one of us, no one single one of us are clean of any sin, he did a horrible thing yes. We are terrible human beings but the Blood of Jesus cleans us from our past present and future sins. Did not David killed Uriah! Like darn that is crazy! But 8 wife’s later…. So not to say is okay, nothing is okay under the eye of God. We must be perfect and none of us are perfect. I’m a sinner, and I pray 🙏🏻 every night to God to forgive me and feed my mind with his word.
I have to wonder why he would do such a thing. How the enemy plays with our mind. Crazy. Ultimately he has to answer to Him. And that isn’t going to be pretty. May God have mercy on all of us.
You'll know if you're in Heaven or Hell about one second after death...
Have you died before?
That’s correct! the bible says there’s only 1 of 2 places Heaven or Hell.
@@frankamankwa537 read what it says about Jonah where his soul went after the whale swallowed him.
if this is monetized, you are profiting from sin.
It isn't. We aren't. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Only God is the righteous Judge, for he alone is holy & percect. No man could condemned Ravi. God taught us in his word, hate the deeds/sins, but not the sinner. "He who sin not cast the first stone. He must have repented before he died. No one knows.. it's he who is accountable to God for that. what then is one's right to judge him? God forgive us.
Thank you. Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right. Judge not, that you be not judged.
And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” -John 8:7 ESV
John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, James 3:1-2. If Ravi Zacharias had lived a life of integrity and Holy Spirit-inspired Christian character, especially in his private life, no one would have to play the "judge lest not you be judged" or "don't throw stones" cards. I wonder how quickly you'd defend him if you were related to any of the women he assaulted. Ravi Zacharias was a serial sexual predator. What he did was criminal as well as spiritually horrendous. The grace of God trains us to renounce irreligion and ungodliness, and to live sober upright and godly lives as lights in this world.
What would the testimony be of the many women who were sexually assaulted and abused by RZ? What would be the testimony of his betrayed wife? Does anyone consider how humiliating this must be for her? And for his daughters?
God's grace is NOT a free pass to live a double-life of sexual immorality while publicly preaching against it. God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
No one know where he is, only God know.
As a Christian, I (rightly) find this to be repulsive and base on multiple levels. It's also faux-spiritual, simplistic, unsubstantiated emotional tripe. I had admiration for Ravi, enjoyed many of his talks and read a couple of his books, and I do not revel in the possibility that he remained unrepentant. It makes me cringe, actually. That said, it's dishonoring to the Lord and dishonest and presumptuous to reach this hard to try and convince oneself or others of his salvation in the face of zero public evidence of repentance. We may rightly withhold firm declaration of his reprobation on the premise that his repentance and peace with God might possibly- unbeknownst to the public- have been made privately- but that is the absolute most we can say. Whipping out a dream of a sympathetic admirer as "Exhibit A" and holding it as superior evidence to the Word of God and the facts of Ravi's life, especially the deafening silence at the end of it, is weaksauce in the extreme. Wicked too.
Ezekiel 18:24
New International Version
24 “But if a righteous person turns(A) from their righteousness and commits sin and does the same detestable things the wicked person does, will they live? None of the righteous things that person has done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness(B) they are guilty of and because of the sins they have committed, they will die.(
Yes,He is in Heaven and not in Hell, for It is Better to Think Good than to think Evil.For He Who Thinks Hell to His Neighbor can not Love His Neighbor and Christian Believers Who Thinks Hell to each other can not Love One Another.Sins against the Commandments of the LORD GODFATHER in Christ saying'LOVE Thy Neighbor as Thyself and LOVE One Another.'
I think so . After all he had done for God . He was a light to the gentiles , the Truth of God . His soul , spirit is cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.
First of all, you need to read or hear the report before your have the right to weigh in on this. Secondly, we have every right to judge Ravi. 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 “But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people. What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. Expel the wicked person from among you.” Paul says that we are NOT to judge those in the world, who have not accepted Christ. Rather, we are supposed to judge those in the church who claim to be in Christ but are living in sin (we all sin, obviously. This is about those in the church who do not repent, but keep on doing the same thing without repentance. Read the report, Ravi was not repentant, he clearly put a lot of effort into grooming, misleading, and abusing these women.) Why is it important that we be judging those in the church? Because of what Jesus said in John 13: 34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We as the church, as the body of Christ, are his representatives to the world. And according to Jesus, the most important method of spreading the gospel is for those in the church to love each other the way Jesus loved us. He was self-sacrificing; Ravi was self-serving. Ravi used his reputation to create trust between himself and these women, getting them to confide in him as someone they thought had wisdom and means to help them with their personal struggles. He used ministry funds to pay for them to come to America, go to school, or buy them lavish gifts. Then he sexually harassed and abused them, even telling one woman she was his “reward” for serving God all these years. I’ll say it for the third time, read the report, and read the Bible too. Matthew 7:15-17 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” This is Jesus speaking. Ravi was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. His words may have seemed to support Christ, but his actions denied him. Just a fee verses later, Jesus says “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
Matthew 7:21-23. Ravi fit this description perfectly. We are called to publicly reject him, because he did not live out Christ’s love, and therefore is not a disciple according to Jesus, because he did not love these women the way he should have. He is an example of what Paul describes in Romans 16:18 “For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.” I’m not denying that sometimes Ravi’s speeches and writings contained truth. But any of that truth came from God, not him, so we don’t need any of Ravi’s works because we already have all that we need in the Word of God. My hope is that at some point in his final days, Ravi had a true commitment to Christ and genuinely repented before he died. If he did so, then there will be a Ravi Zacharias in heaven, but it will not be the same Ravi who took advantage of these women. Just like everyone in the church, it will be a new Ravi, transformed by faith in Christ through the power of the Spirit. That is my hope, but we cannot know. That’s between him and God. This is the first I’ve ever listened to Ruth, so I don’t want to make assumptions about her based on 4 minutes of hearing her talk. However, it doesn’t sound like she has actually investigated the report for herself, nor does it sound like she has given this a lot of Biblical thought or prayer. Best response in that case is probably not to respond. But like I said, this is literally my first impression of her, maybe I’m getting the wrong idea. (Also I don’t know if the video was recorded before the report came out, I’m going by the upload date.) But no way around it, we as the church need to publicly distance ourselves from Ravi. That shouldn’t be a big deal, because our faith is in Christ, not him.
Well said I think.
@@NessaNZ Thank you, I didn’t mean to write a whole essay 😂 but if you think it rings true then I’m glad I did it
@@calebklingerman7902 She seems totally oblivious to the extent of the pain that he knowingly caused. Self justification can be worse than the actual offence. Who is going to stand before God on Judgement day and start with 'Well, God, you know we all sin...' She is talking as if he is part hero, part victim.
How much of what he did was motivated out of his self serving desires? God used him despite himself.
Not everyone who psays to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will qenter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who rdoes the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 sOn that day tmany will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not uprophesy in your name, and cast out demons vin your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 tAnd then will I declare to them, ‘I wnever knew you; xdepart from me, yyou workers of lawlessness.’ Matthew ch 7
Also Christ says Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?
Ravi lived a life of lawlessness, I pray for his victims
*Ravi in heaven is proved beyond doubt, not because someone dreamed about it, but because, our salvation is secure, despite repeated sins, though we sin differently from one another, we all being sinful in our bodies by nature. Our relationship with God is affected, and not our salvation.This security of salvation is proved by our attitude to repent and to confess to God for forgiveness, which is immediately granted, all the time, everytime and our relationship with God is restored. If Ravi Zacharias is not in heaven you and I are not going to heaven.*
You are absolutely right! More shocking news than the allegations against Ravi are the claims of people in the church who don't understand about the power of the blood of Jesus. Thanks for great comment!
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@Laoshi J Yes. The way he was in bed surrounded by his family, indicates he might have reconciled with God, I believe. Any believer would have. He had time for this
You know, I'm sorry to say, but, I'm going to say it. If Ravi Zacharias did not truly recognize what he had been doing "behind closed doors", all of the sexual sins, if he did not acknowledge them, confess them before GOD, truly repent and strive to turn away from those sins, love JESUS CHRIST first, apologize to his wife, loved ones, victims, the RZIM Ministry, if no true repentance, then, he is in Hell today.
So much of the Bible Truth has been watered-down today in the Church.
Ezekiel 18:24 says that a righteous man's deeds will no longer be remembered and be accredited to him if he turns away from righteous and pursues sin, that is, without repenting somewhere down the road sometime.
Again, is there any indication whatsoever that Ravi had repented before GOD and man before he died?? If yes, there's a possibility of him being in Heaven.
If not, he has mocked GOD without repentance and is in Hell.
Very sad. Very, very sad.
We are not defending the sins of Ravi or anyone else, but in order to understand the essence of what you're saying, here's the question: Do you believe that Ravi Zacharias was ever saved? Do you think he had salvation BEFORE he committed any of these sexual sins? Do you believe that he had everlasting life (John 3:16) at any time in his life? If your answer is yes, then my second question for you is: If someone has "everlasting" life, and then loses it, it wasn't very everlasting in the first place, was it? How can someone lose something that is everlasting? According to the scriptures in the New Testament, and there are plenty of them, "not by WORKS of righteousness, which we have done, but according to HIS mercy He saved us" (Titus 3:5); "I give unto them ETERNAL life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." (John 10:28)... and there are so many other scriptures that speak about the fact that ONCE you have salvation, you can NEVER lose it. I invite you to watch the short film we just put on our website, "What is Salvation" - www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@dodilynn1361 , Here's what JESUS said, in John 10:27-28, regarding His true followers, and we've read it 1,000 times before, but, let's just read it carefully, more slowly,
"My sheep hear My voice,
and I know them,
and they follow Me:
And I give unto them Eternal Life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand."
JESUS spoke the order in which Salvation operates.
First, His sheep hear His voice. Then, as a result, He knows them. Then, as a result of that, they faithfully follow Him. And, finally, as a result of faithfully following Him, they receive Eternal Life.
It is cause and effect.
Each party plays a part.
We are not puppets on a string.
Though the Holy Spirit indwells and enables us to do His Will.
Is sexual sin His Will for His people?
Is not the Holy Spirit powerful enough to enable His people to overcome sin and to resist temptation?
James 4:7-8 says "Submit yourselves, therefore, to GOD. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you."
Regardless of whether R.Z. was truly saved or not, it is obvious that he was not submitting himself to GOD and resisting the Devil.
GOD makes no distinction between unbeliever or Believer when He says that those who sin, who give themselves over to sin willfully, are slaves to sin.
John 8:34.
We are servants to whomever we obey, be it to sin (the Devil), or to GOD.
You know it cannot be both.
Can fresh water and bitter water both spring from the same fountain?
James 3:11.
Struggling with sin is one thing.
Struggling to overcome.
Sometimes you fall in the process. That's understandable.
But, by the reports and testimonies, Ravi was making a lifestyle of these sins. And he was deliberate about.
He was sinning against his own knowledge of the Holy Scriptures.
But, in his lust, it blinded him from really caring how he was violating this Holy Scripture.
It is those who overcome this double-life, double-mindedness and fence-riding lukewarmness, that will be seated with JESUS CHRIST on His Throne.
Revelation 3.
What did JESUS say, in Matthew 7:21-23, that would happen to those professing believers who called Him their Lord and did many mighty works in His Name, but, were, as well, "workers of iniquity", that is, workers of lawlessness and sin.
He said that He will tell them to depart from Him for He never really knew them. Their sins had separated them from having a close and obedient relationship with Him.
And, finally, in John 15:1-8, JESUS tells us that we, the branches, must abide in Him, the Vine, in order to live properly before Him and be pleasing to Him.
Anyone who does not abide in Him is cast forth and is dried up and withered. And cast into the Fire (which is Hell).
Ravi could not have been abiding in CHRIST while giving in to sin, regularly, and, to top it off, with no remorse, regret, nor open admittance about his sins. Which would lead to a repentance of his sins.
Perhaps, in his position, he may have reasoned that he could afford such "luxury". He's well thought of and respected. Maybe he felt he somehow "earned" the right to sin as he has. I don't know for sure all the details on that.
But, these sexual sins would have needed to be stopped at some point before he eventually died, or he would have died in them, damning his very own soul.
It's so hard and difficult for us to take that to heart because our ways are not GOD's.
HE does expect better because HE gives HIS Spirit to us to live up to that.
But, if we choose sin instead, it will bring death to us eventually.
Ravi did lead a double life.
That is not pleasing to GOD.
That's what Revelation 3 is telling us.
Once we've overcome and endured until the end, Matthew 24:13-15, then shall we receive that crown of Life that will last throughout Eternity.
@@gdg1963 Yes, we completely agree with you that Ravi was a "bad" sinner!! We are not debating that point. I am also a sinner. How can a sinner enter into the Kingdom of God? There's only one way that I know of (according to the New Testament), and that is by the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sins. Do you think the blood of Jesus can save YOU? Or are you saved by doing your good works? That's been the main theological debate of the past 2,000 years. Why did Jesus have to be crucified in order to save us? Do you think His crucifixion and the shedding of His blood was powerful enough to save you? Was it powerful enough to save Ravi? Or are we all saved by the good works which we have done? The answers are all right there in the New Testament, and we've just put up a new documentary on our website entitled "What is Salvation". You can see it at www.thebibleforyou.com.
@@dodilynn1361 and you think a saved person can do the things he does. Maybe you ought to get saved
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV
Ravi was an unrepentant adulterer, scripture is clear adulterers will not enter the kingdom .confession and repentance is required to have the blood of Jesus cleanse you from known and unknown sin sin.
First Corintians 6:3
Don't you know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!
Yes
I do not envy Zacharias in the least, for the position he is now in, now that he has gone to meet his Maker. I am very sobered by all of it. The Lord who said, "Depart from me, you workers of lawlessness; I never knew you," will He not judge a man's character? Why, even the world looks upon such duplicity and calls men out for it. Is it even possible to believe in a God who will wink at a man's sin, when he kept up a veneer of righteous living, and masked a life of immorality? Its too hard for me to even think about what happens to such a person in eternity, and I find no joy or satisfaction in considering such matters. Yes, we are all sinners, but this is no excuse for years and years of immoral living while professing fidelity to one's spouse, and, even more important, fidelity to one's Lord and God.
Sorry mam, it is nobodies business - let God be God to deside. Thank you very much.
People have no where to put Ravi. Only God can determine where a man's eternal destination will be. God alone knows who are His and whose aren't. We cannot say...
Amen! You're absolutely right!
So I guess you will say the same thing about Hitler Right?
@@ohgin12345 Yes, you got it. What would Jesus do?
I know where I put him. All the evidence points to someone who was a serial sexual and spiritual predator from the very start. A wolf in a sheep's clothing in the flock..
If you don't repent you will end up in hell!
I should say, I love him more than anybody else; I’m from India.
But the truth is,: in one of his messages he says about a surgeon had a paper thin cut on his finger . The surgeon got it during reaching the heart of an accident victim who was addicted to many things.
Ravi asked the doctor “ if that paper thin cut is so dangerous?”. Surgeon said yes.
Now, Ravi explains sin don’t have to be large! What Ravi did, is a paper thin?
Ravi every day start at 5 am with his Bible and a cup of coffee. But he couldn’t see himself? No. He saw. But
he was very cunning like Solomon. See what Solomon did :- hid his Egyptian wife fri God ????
2 chronicles 8 .Solomon brought Pharaoh’s daughter up from the City of David to the palace he had built for her, for he said, “My wife must not live in the palace of David king of Israel, because the places the ark of the Lord has entered are holy.”
In a Restaurant
Customer: How to eat grill chicken?
Chef: Eat the flesh and leave the bones.....
Influential Leaders may Fumble, Fall, Fail. After all, they are humans too. From their lifestyles we are to absorb, imitate, implement the good and ignore the bad. Learn & Unlearn 👉 "Flesh & Bones"
@@udhaykumar3334 : He is right Mr.U K, Give preference to the important things.
Our soul and spirit must be taken care first. Read this , fro John 3:3....
3 Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[a]’
4 ‘How can someone be born when they are old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!’
5 Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, “You[c] must be born again.” 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.’[d]. Read more from the Biblegateway. com
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Amen! he who is without sin, let him cast the first stone! - we forget our own weakness, yet still feel superior enough to judge a Brother in Christ. His sins are for The lord to judge, our only role in this should be one of love & support to his family and the victims, and our prayers for each other.. Satan is real, and he is watching and testing every single one of us, it delights him so to see a person of Christ fall,. And last point, we were told to not to judge one another, or your father will judge you! Could be wise for some to meditate on that little gold nugget of scripture 🙏🏻
His last message was filled w/caveats regarding the internet, he knew.....
If you don't repent you are not saved.
Praise The Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All humans sin and fall short of the glory of God. Put your faith in Jesus not man.
@@mgtow6683 Amen! Thanks for commenting! You're absolutely right!
All humans sin and fall short of the glory of God. Put your faith in Jesus not man.
*We are not to judge that which belongs to the Lord alone. Understandably, many people myself included, are curious to know how a man like Ravi could have done what he did, if indeed he did do it (evidence is very strong IMHO). Initially, my opinion was that Ravi was with the Lord given his apparent works (again IMHO). After a few days I came to a very different conclusion based on what scripture teaches. This is only my opinion but based on scripture, Ravi may not find himself in the place he ardently preached. Let me stress that this is only my personal opinion and it is my hope that the Lord will not only bless the victims but forgive Ravi as well. I just find it hard to see someone who continually sinned yet enter the Kingdom. We pray for all victims and we pray for all sinners regardless. The Lord will always be just in his findings.*
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
New King James Version
9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. (A)Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were (B)some of you. (C)But you were washed, but you were [c]sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
God bless you. 🙏
God bless you too!
She ...whoever...tells a lie rightnow there is no Heaven.Do not tell lies ...keep your experience with you not on a public forum.
Dr. Edwin. R.Browne - Revelation 21:1,2 - And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (KJV)
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All that vision are yet to take place.
We are now somewhere in between Rev chapter 6 and 7.
Pl understand the bible with Holy Spirit.
Also read Rev 21:8....
That lustful spirit got in and took over his choices of sexual sin. It’s a choice. I believe these women and I pray he apologies to those women and repented 😢before Jesus before taking his last breath.
many men in and out of ministry suffer with sexual sin. There is an epidemic of porn use in society. These strong passions and needs lead many into temptation. Not good for man to be alone.
My goodness, does anyone know the Lord’s Prayer 🙏 and it’s meaning. Stop the witch-hunt!
ALL have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God.
Amen!
PAUL HUDSON, there is NO WITHHUNT - RZ was a criminal and comitted crimes spanning a lifetime - he denied, denied, denied, denied, denied, denied ,denied to his death. Were he alive he would have been arrested, charged, convicted and imprisoned and dead - even hardened criminals have no use for those who commit acts of sexual depravity - it's your wife, your daughter, your sister, don't judge? You would be a gutless, spineless individual if you looked the other way -how much more evidence would you like - murder??? Would that convice you that he was not only immoral but evil?
@@TheBibleforYou you don't know your bible , you don't know God or his nature to make a comment like that!
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@@gracelatour3441 You are are definitely right he would have been in prison . The thing that troubles me is why didn't these victims go to the police . They could have used a simple cell phone and filmed him, to prove his behaviour, why that was not done , to me this looks like fabricated story. Hollywood is noted for movie stars, film directors and producers
Who am I to judge another man's servant?
Servant of who ??? U will know then by their fruit !!!! His fruit shows he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Here are some verses that show that CHRISTIANS CAN JUDGE THE CHARACTER OF THOSE WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST: John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, James 3:1. Also in the same chapter (Matthew 7) where Jesus says "Judge lest not ye be judged" he also speaks about people having swine and dog attitudes and being like wolves. Jesus calls for his followers to have spiritual discernment ("thus you will know them by their fruits"). As believers we are commanded to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15, 25); we are required to call sin sin when we see it. That's a huge element in the growth of the body of Christ, the Church.
So this woman supposedly had a dream and that's presented like it's solid evidence that Ravi Zacharias is in heaven? What scripture supports that? I'll take THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE over a dream that could just be the wishful thinking of someone's sensuous mind.
Does anyone realize that IT'S THE WORKS BASIS AND NOT GRACE if supposedly all his years of ministry offset the deceitful double-life of sexual immorality and abuse he engaged in over the course of several years with many women in several different countries? "Yes, I know, he hid the truth that he was regularly committing adultery and sexually assaulting many women. BUT, on the plus side, he had a great ministry that reached tens of thousands. The good outweighs the evil." I wonder if his wife and the women he sexually abused would agree with that?
Every thought and act of sexual sin on RZ's part was not only an act of unfaithfulness to God but also to his wife. HOW WAS THAT A REFLECTION OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER, especially in someone with the international ministry he had? James 3:1 says that those who teach will be judged with greater strictness.
Look at any of the lists of sins that Jesus and the apostles spell out that will prevent a person from entering the kingdom of heaven, and you'll see sexual immorality right up front (e.g. Matthew15:18-19, Matthew 5:27-29, 1Corinthians 5:9-13, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 5:3-6, Colossians 3:5-6). Not only did RZ engage in such sin, HE ALSO HID IT FOR YEARS AND YEARS. NOONE WHO PRACTICES DECEIT SHALL DWELL IN GOD'S HOUSE (Psalm 101:7). Why do men love darkness rather than light? Because their deeds are evil (John 3:19-20). It seems that RZ CHOSE TO LET HIS PRIDE GET IN THE WAY OF CONFESSING AND FORSAKING HIS SIN (Proverbs 28:13, James 5:16, 1John 1:7-10).
Yet many people are posting as if RZ's entrance into the kingdom of God and Christ is a forgone conclusion, a 100% certainty. Given the evidence in scripture and in Ravi Zacharias's life and character, how is that possible? Perhaps they haven't read verses like Philippians 3:18-19. Or 2Timothy 4:10. Or 2 Corinthians 11:13-15.
People keep saying "Grace! Grace! Grace!" But shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? BY NO MEANS! CERTAINLY NOT! GOD FORBID! Depending on your translation. (Romans 6:1-2) GOD'S GRACE IS NOT A LICENSE FOR US TO PRACTICE SIN AGAINST HIM. Instead the grace of God trains us is to reject false religion (idolatry, hypocrisy, immorality) and unrighteousness, and live sober, upright and godly lives in this world (Titus 2:11-14).
Thank you Ruth for sharing those powerful revelations GBY!
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
She is so reluctant in her words. Don't want to know what she thinks
God will not & cannot do anything for you or me. It is the universal justice for ALL mankind. Religions like Christianity & Islam are imaginary comforts. We hope to outsource our aspirations to someone but need to realise that each one of us have to perform the journey ourselves. Someone like a Guru can guide but the physical journey is ours only. Jesus & Muhammad had promised to come back but there is still no sign
Is it a big Lie? What happens to all those who waited for me last 2 millennium? Have they been duped? If you are so confident why not join Jesus now? The tiny particle of God is within each of us watching our past, present, thoughts and future & we exist for sure. All these particles coalesce to form GOD. We are many of the ONE & ONE of the many. It's a long journey since the beginning of mankind. Hare Krishna.
Very interesting dream. It's amazing to see everyone who nearly worshiped Ravi now hoping on the bandwagon to crucify him. The interesting thing about the report they issued is that it includes comments from everyone except from Ravi.
He can’t give comments anymore. He went to be with his savior on Mai 19. 2020 - is that the reason people fall on him, because he cannot answer with the wisdom he had anymore?
Ravi had a lot to say about it before he died. He sued the very first person who spoke out with the truth about it.
King David did way worst and he's in heaven 🙏
Even the devil believe but he is not saved.
Matt. 7:22-23 "Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
You're absolutely right! And if you go up to the top of that same chapter, Matthew chapter 7, Jesus starts his commentary by saying: Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. ...and down in Matthew 7:20, just a couple of verses before the one that you quoted above, Jesus says Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. What kind of fruit do you and I have to show for our lives?
Are you asserting that Ravi never knew the Lord?
@@edwardwicks304 Ravi knew the Lord & shared the Gospel with millions for decades; the Love of Jesus: A real man of God, one of a few. God bless him. 'Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them. Mathew 7:20.
@@marcharris8379 you are actually right about Ravi fruit
@@marcharris8379 His fruit was rotten and repulsive therefore he lost his Salvation and on his judgment day Jesus will cast him into the lake of hell fire because He has no used of wicked and disgusting sinners like Ravi.
And who is the winner ? Satan why,? All he did is going to be eraser.
He lived a double life and hurt a lot of people 😖
how can a bad tree produce good fruit 🤷🏻♀️ and here this lady is saying “who are we to judge” OH MY MY!!!! read ur bible , didn’t apostle Paul judge the carnal christians for all kinds of sins ...? YES he did.
This man is a disgrace? & a liar he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing and I will never take the time to watch him again!!! may his legacy never be remembered! just like Jimmy Swaggart who lost his pulpit for disgracing Christ ministry !!
as far a Ravi being in Heaven 🤷🏻♀️I don’t know because it’s based on the blood bought gospel that we are saved I can only judge his rotten fruit what he did on the outside his ungodly [[toxic]] hypocritical lifestyle so only God really knows if he was truly born again?? so as far as him being in heaven oh lady pls , how would any of us know 🤷🏻♀️
In addition it’s an insult to say Ravi was hurt 😳 whattt about his victims ..? even his own daughter points her Father out and admits he was a hypocrite!! living a double life smh even she acknowledges how many people he hurt ?
Ravi obviously had a weakness why then didn’t he confess his weakness to another member of the church ..? No instead he hid his sins and they grew hideously big out of control! Ravi knew he had a problem but was to selfish to care he indulged in raping women u need to think about the victims all the [women] he sexually abused for crying out loud😖
It’s amazing how nobody in commentary is honest enough to rebuke what this pretentious man did cause y’all in denial! astounding not one rebuke 🥺but like the apostle Paul I side with the truth I judge in righteousness not because I’m superior or without sin “ NO” but because Ravi was a public figure with a massive responsibility to carefully steward his position , his leadership and his power HE DIDN’T CARE FOR THE FLOCK I believe however many people you can help that’s how many you can hurt 🥺 he did not represent Christ in the world he took pleasure in sin living a double life people at least should acknowledge his lived a disgusting, disgraceful life let’s not pretend it doesn’t hurt all in the name of thou shalt not judge cause God sees ur hearts.
The only people I feel sorry for is the victims!! there are the ones impacted by this man’s abhorrent deeds.
This should be a lesson for all those who applaud Preachers only for oratory skills or external shows, but don't obey the teachings of Jesus Christ like serve the poor, take sufferings for the sake of Christ, and not at all free from the desires of lust and wealth.
Yes, amen! May God help us all! We totally agree. There are many lessons that we can all take away from this. How many times in years past have preachers and evangelists been exposed for their sins? Look at what happened to Jim Baker and many others over the past 100 years! Unfortunately, Ravi did not come out in the open to confess before he died. Nevertheless, according to the scriptures, we DO defend the fact that the Salvation that Jesus gives mankind is eternal. That is, once we have received Jesus as our Savior, it is HIS blood and his blood alone that covers ALL of our sins. With this in mind, we have put up a short film about Salvation on our website: "What is Salvation". www.thebibleforyou.com
@@TheBibleforYou covers all past sins. It’s not a free pass to make new ones.
Come off it.
Edit: that’s why Jesus says to his disciples in the garden, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples”. That is a condition. The salvation is very much conditional.
@@mountainman8775 True
It's the same as King David, who was announced by God yet committed adultery and murder of his loyal soldier Uriah. So should we tear up the Psalms and the Bible?
Sally, that's such a good point! There is not one person in this whole wide world who never sinned... except Jesus! Thanks for commenting.
The question is , ‘ Did Ravi confess and repent like David did?’
I believe he continued to hide and defend his sin, and intimidate his victims.
If Mr Ravi suffered for so long and didn’t die instantly he had plenty of time to ask for forgiveness of everyone he wronged. I don’t know him but I fear God. I don’t want to be the person who says Lord I did this in your name and I did that in your name and he says depart from me. There are people I love dearly but I can’t put them in heaven knowing they have sinned against God and man including myself. These people are hurting and we say go away. There needs to be an awareness of what is taking place. That is why people are afraid to speak up because of the backlash. 😢
Pray an act of perfect contrition and go to sacramental confession
Whatever he did Ravi is in heaven. Once saved always saved. Not about works is it? Faith alone.
Really ??? What God do u believe in? There was noting showing ravi repented , to repent is to show a complete change in life . This man was a sexual predator an engaged in life of sin how is such one saved ?
Where does it say once saved always saved in the bible? Our blessed assurance requires a transformation which has nothing to do with works. Repentance is an important part of our salvation and repentance doesn't mean saying sorry, it means to turn away from. Your comment tells me that all I have to do is say I believe and then I can do whatever I want and still be saved. That's no different to the world. Of course we can have struggles and still be saved but that's different to deliberately going against God's Word and thinking we're still saved.
@@rominaf4901 You ask WHERE does it say in the Bible that once you're saved, you're always saved? How in the world can you have EVERLASTING LIFE one day and then NOT have it the next day? If you can lose it, it was never everlasting in the first place. It's right there in the most famous verse in the Bible - John 3:16 - In fact the major part of John Chapter 3 talks about being BORN AGAIN. Once you are born, how can you be unborn? Thanks for explaining. It's so sad to hear people's comments which make people think good works will give them eternal life. That's the main reason Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic church. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks they can work their way to heaven, but that's essential what your saying when you say a person can lose their salvation. Oh my!
@@TheBibleforYou Your reply tells me you didn't actually read my comment correctly. Have another read.
This is so powerful...Ravi had issues, just like everybody else..
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins
His issue was that he did not fear sin more than God! Our God is a consuming fire not a teddybear.
@@gtjohnson1216 we can't even judge that either nobody can expect a criminal in a second to be saved by grace.
1 Corinthians 6:3
New International Version
Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!
I have to repent because I am a Christian but I have been living a double life of watching porn and going to spas to look at women 😔😑 I feel terrible thinking about it and feel very convicted. Every time I did these things I know deep in my heart it is wrong but my flesh took over. Jesus forgive me.
Why you asking Jesus to forgive you?
It's good that you are convicted & feel terrible about it because that will hopefully lead you to repentance & I would encourage you to not give up & just keep praying for the strength to overcome. Keep in mind that the enemy likes to play on our weaknesses which I'm sure you're probably already aware of. Will pray for you also. 🙏
STOP ALL THESE PEOPLE.
FOCUS ON OUR OWN WALK WITH THE LORD.
Everyone is a sinner,, no matter what it is,,let hi without sin cast the ist stone, we are here for a test,, our God is not of this world, peace to everyone amen 🙏🙏
The Lord came to save sinners. Let us not judge lest we be judged. That is God's prerogative. So sad to see all this especially the people who are quick to judge. Pray that we can be merciful and compassionate people.
Amen Yes Ravi is gone to Heaven
Then Hitler, Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot, and all the despots and wicked sinners of the world are all in Heaven is that about right. If you think so you have been deceived and you certainly do not know the Jesus of the Bible but a jesus that you made for yourself and that is idolatry. You might end up in the same place as those wicked sinners in the lake of fire of hell.
Let's not judge, either way.
Christianity Today : One woman told investigators that after Zacharias arranged for RZIM to provide her with financial support, he required sex from her. She called it rape. Zacharias made her pray with him to thank God for the 'opportunity' they both received and, as with other victims, called her his 'reward' for living a life of service to God. Zacharias warned the woman that if she ever spoke out against him, she would be responsible for millions of souls lost when his reputation was damaged.
HYPOCRISY at its finest. The question : "Ravi Zacharias in Heaven?" ... is just a continuation of the same.
Yes, the the BIG question is: WHEN did this woman tell this to investigators? Was it AFTER he was dead? Or while he was still alive? We'd like to know. Thanks for answering... AND, please provide the EVIDENCE in your answer. We'd appreciate that very much.
@@TheBibleforYou - Does not matter WHEN. This is from RZIM's own investigations - this is all confirmed.
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) engaged a law firm, Miller and Martin to perform an investigation.
On 23 December 2020, RZIM confirmed that the allegations were true and released a preliminary report from the investigation. "The interim investigation update indicates this assessment of Ravi's behavior to be true - that he did indeed engage in sexual misconduct."
On 11 February 2021, RZIM released the results of its investigation, concluding that there was credible evidence that Zacharias had engaged in sexual misconduct. Accordingly, it was found that Ravi Zacharias solicited and received sexually explicit photos from more than 200 women who were in their early twenties until a few months before his death in May 2020 at age 74. According to investigators, Ravi Zacharias also used tens of thousands of dollars of ministry funds to pay massage therapists, providing them housing, schooling, and monthly support for extended periods of time.
In their release of the full report, the board of RZIM stated that it was "shocked and grieved by Ravi's actions", and apologized to his victims: "Words cannot come close to expressing the sorrow that we feel for what you have been through or the gratitude we feel for the bravery with which you have responded."
Both RZIM and Zacharias Trust apologized to Lori Thompson, though Zacharias's widow Margie did not release Lori Thompson from the non-disclosure agreement. Zacharias Trust, the UK branch of RZIM, criticizing this response as inadequate, cut all ties with RZIM in the US and decided to change its name.
On 19 February, Zacharias's denomination, the Alliance World Fellowship, revoked his ordination after its own investigation confirmed a "pattern of predatory behaviour." In addition, the board of RZIM Canada began winding down operations. By 24 February, RZIM Africa had suspended its operations while RZIM scaled back its website. On 8 March, RZIM stated it will alter its name and take all Zacharias’ content out.
Harper Collins Christian Publishing confirmed that it would not longer sell books by Zacharias and that it was working with Christian author Lee Strobel to remove Zacharias from other works.
Some of the facts resulting from the investigation by Ravi Zacharias's own ministry (RZIM) - All this is in the public domain, admitted to by RZIM & confirmed as true.
RZIM would pay rent for Zacharias to stay at his apartment while in Bangkok. Zacharias often traveled alone to Bangkok and other parts of Southeast Asia. He owned two apartments in Bangkok. Between 2010 and 2014 he spent a total of 256 days in one of these apartments. The other apartment, in the same building but on a different floor, housed his massage therapists. Women who worked at spas alleged that Zacharias sexually harassed multiple massage therapists over the course of a period of about five years. He asked them to have sex with him and requested explicit photos. He said he was burdened by the demands of the ministry, and he needed this "therapy." He would talk about career plans and efforts to improve their financial situation. He paid well with large tips and gave gifts that were at times lavish.
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Yesssssss... He is in HEAVEN.....there is no doubt.....
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. -Galatians 5:16-26
To answer your question? Hell says no.
A person who professes faith in Christ but does not live a life of obedience to the commandments of Christ and the Apostles doctrine, is a person who is self decieved , and on their way to hell, and a worse punishment than
those who have never made a profession of faith in Christ to begin with , no matter what good work they might have been involved with .
Let this whole sad situation be a warning to all
GIVE DILIGENCE TO MAKING YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION SURE ! !
This was just a dream. Shes a liar!
Ravi is in heaven, but all his victims will go to hell for all the sins they have committed.
How do you know that? I thought Jesus said “not to judge or you will be judged for in the same way you measure it will measures unto you”
@@danimator9067 I did not tell thatl. The lady in the video told that.
@@danimator9067 It's funny that those who says not to judge others they always quote this passage and do not read the rest of it. Nowhere in the Bible that says not to judge. There is nothing wrong to judge as long you judge righteously and not hypocritely. John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.
By the way @Danimator 29 Why are you judging @okacet? You tell him not to judge and hear you judge okacet. That is quite hypocrite of you and you are contradicting yourself as well. Do you know there is a whole book in the Bible that is call Judges where God has appointed men to judge those who do wickedly and warn them if they continue they will be punished and condemned. In fact it is the duty of a Christians to warn others the ramification of hell fire will come to them if they continuing sinning. Did Jesus not say to love thy neighbor as yourself and to go out onto the highways and byways and compelled them to come to repentance? Matthew 28:18-20 “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
@@jpd4676 Maybe you need to read James 4:11--"Do not judge a brother--do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?"
Hebrews 10:26-31
King James Version
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Scary verse. Of course, nobody knows who wrote it and we have no idea whether God inspired them to do so.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
New King James Version
9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. (A)Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were (B)some of you. (C)But you were washed, but you were [c]sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.