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Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
I think the real Christians do agree on this topic.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
Edited; I hope someday we can all agree on this topic. It's important, and I hope that more and more souls will look into this issue deeply.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
Even though Jesus purchased the salvation of His people by His life and His death, we still feel like we need to contribute in some way.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
They can.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
I think the real Christians do agree on this topic.
It is those placed by the devil to divert folks from the true path that keep providing "forks in the road".
Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
The OSAS question is a tough one ... it contains seemingly conflicting points that our human brains can't wrap around. So we cling to certain verses while ignoring others. Disagreement is wrought when we cling to differing groups of scripture.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
The ones in submission to God are the Christian.
Too many do not know the difference between the initial, born again experience and the ongoing "salvation of the soul". Being born again is instant and costs nothing. To experience the salvation of the souls costs everything you are and takes a lifetime. "Salvation" has become a code word for not going to hell when you die. It really means deliverance from the old nature, sin, self, Satan and the world system.Whether one is saved or not is of utmost importance. Why can Christians not agree on this topic?
It really means deliverance from the old nature, sin, self, Satan and the world system.
How does one know that he is saved, in your view?
Yes. Those who are born again have the great opportunity to be set free, but we never reach perfection in this life.Right, so as long as we are in this body of death, we remain sick and, therefore, remain in the condition required for salvation.
I brought this up because I am continually seeking. I believe I am only saved because of what Christ did for me on the cross. I am deserving of hell, but God made a huge sacrifice so I would not have to go there. I do not believe I can ever behave in a manner that is 100% pleasing to God so, when I sin, I ask for forgiveness and He forgives me. I pray and ask for clarity although I find many gray areas. I was taught, by my mentally ill mother, if I am good I will go to heaven. My father did not seem confident in his salvation, but taught me to believe and be obedient and ask for forgiveness. I believe more like my father. I don't believe I have to work for salvation, but I must be obedient as much as possible to my Lord (I do not consider obedience to be work-it is an expression of love). This is what I have gathered from reading the Bible. I hope this makes sense.
So what?While I do not disagree with you, no one wakes up in the morning thinking "today I will become a heretic".
For example, I believe that Charles Russell was devout in his beliefs. But i also believe he was a heretic*. I am not as charitable towards Joseph Smith.
*I use the term heretic in its literal definition. Not as a means of insult.