[BibChr]

You're not likely to be flamed for asking the question, but folks who try to give you a Biblical answer are likely to.

I equally disagree with anyone who, contrary either to the Bible or Roman Catholic dogma, announces it as a certainty that the Pope is in Heaven, and with those who announce it as a certainty that he is not.

As a Biblical Christian, there are only three, maybe four individuals who I know for a Biblical fact will be in Hell: the rich man of Luke 16, Judas, the Beast (aka Antichrist), and the False Prophet.

Otherwise, anyone who is not born again, who does not trust Jesus Christ alone for salvation by the grace of God alone through faith alone, will not see Heaven (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 4; Ephesians 2:8-9, etc.).

For my further thoughts, if you care to, see Biblical Christianity BLOG.

At this point, only God knows which category the Pope is in.

Dan

[animoveritas]

Until end times there is a place other than heaven or hell or our physcial universe. The pope is probably in purgatory.

In your criteria for gaining heavenly admittance, you may wish to consider:

John 6:52, "If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever; and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, for the life of the world." and

John 6:55, "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the last day."

[newgeezer]

Very good (the blog, too)!!!

[rwfromkansas]

What about false teachers? Can they go to heaven?

The Pope may have believed Jesus was his savior.....I certainly believe he did! But, would God allow a man who led millions astray into his kingdom?