One of my Junior Bible students asked me recently, "if a Christian commits suicide will they still go to heaven?" The question is worth considering for several reasons. First, it is possible for a Christian to commit just about any sin listed in the Bible. Suicide, which is murder, can certainly be committed by Christians. Second, if a Christian murders himself, how would you determine their fruit/perseverence? Third, if a Christian does this, does it prove they can or have lost their salvation?
One of the best discussions concerning this issue was dealt with on the websit Grace To You. In it, John MacArthur and associates answers this issue using two basic arguments. First, it is possible for a Christian to commit this sin. Second, it is a highly unusual occurence. See http://www.gty.org/resources/questions/QA143/can-one-who-commits-suicide-be-saved
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