There is only One Gospel

RCrihfield said:

I don't know that I would blame Protestantism for the chaos as much as I would Satan/worldliness. That sounds like one would be saying Catholicism is the only truth.

Jesus said his apostles would provide us with the Word. The church is the pillar and ground of the truth, but we (the church) don't establish truth...Jesus did that...God did that.

The unifying factor for THE church is the head of the body...the Word. When we submit to the Word (Jesus) we walk in the light as He is in the light and we have fellowship one with another.

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I like where you are going with this.
I very much dislike the idea that "There are so many denominations, they can't all be right."

In a vocal quartet, each member sings a different part, which creates harmony, not chaos. (assuming everyone follows the written music) Beautiful when we all work together toward the same goal.

Jesus is YHWH said:

So since there is only One God, One Savior, One way to God through Christ, One faith, One baptism and One Gospel- there is only one way to be saved.

How do you know you have the right One ?

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I'll say it again.
No one is saved by doctrine. No one.

Salvation is through a restored relationship with your creator. Salvation is personal, not theological. Salvation reaches all of God's creation at a level that is accessible to all. You don't need a doctorate in theology to be saved. Come as a little child.

Where is the "One Gospel" in the passage below?

Romans 2:14-16
(Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

St_Worm2 said:

Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Have what the Apostle Paul calls in Galatians chapter one, "another gospel", which is a "gospel" that can never save a soul!

@Bond-servant of Christ
That's harsh. I suggest you modify your post. (could be trouble)
The voice of experience. - lol

Jesus is YHWH said:

There is One God
There is One Lord
There is One Faith
There is One Baptism
There is One Jesus
There is only One way to God
There is One Savior

And there is One Gospel

Galatians 1:6
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

So since there is only One God, One Savior, One way to God through Christ, One faith, One baptism and One Gospel- there is only one way to be saved.

How do you know you have the right One ?

hope this helps !!!

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There is The Truth in The Word and every Christian must be taught directly by Christ. When that happens, they will all know The Lord Jesus The Christ. Salvation is a great gift. Thank God The Father for His Grace.

Jesus is YHWH said:

Galatians 1:11-12
I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

And Damascus at his conversion in Acts 8

1 Corinthians 15:5-8
and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8 and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.

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Christ came to me over 30 years ago. Trying to tell others about The Truth can only be received by those whom Christ has prepared to receive It. The Word is Spiritual.

Saint Steven said:

@Bond-servant of Christ
That's harsh. I suggest you modify your post. (could be trouble)
The voice of experience. - lol

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Truth something brings trouble. But Bible Truth especially must not be changed!

Saint Steven said:

I like where you are going with this.
I very much dislike the idea that "There are so many denominations, they can't all be right."

In a vocal quartet, each member sings a different part, which creates harmony, not chaos. (assuming everyone follows the written music) Beautiful when we all work together toward the same goal.

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There is a problem with conflicting teachings. Like sour notes in the quartet. But, yes the performance may still be good all in all. I can work with most any christian but there are some exceptions.

The parable of the wheat and tares (which is about the Jews) fits well with the church today. Paul was angered at those who wanted to bind circumcision on gentiles. He called them mutilators. I wish we all saw the scriptures in perfect unity (so long as that unity is also truth) but I accept that some aren't perfect like me.

Bond-servant of Christ said:

Truth something brings trouble. But Bible Truth especially must not be changed!

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Enjoy your vacation.
Don't forget to write. If you PM me I will respond. I visit "those in prison".

Bond-servant of Christ said:

"Go to my blog and read my short essay "Christ in the light of the Holy Spirit", a comparison between "the Eastern religion" (Buddhism, Hinduism and New age) and Christianity."

Jesus Christ The Holy Bible, and the Christian Faith are UNIQUE! There is NO "comparision" between the One True God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and THE ONLY Infallible, Inerrant, Perfect Word of God, the Holy Bible, to ANY "religion/faith/way" in this world. ALL are from the devil himself!

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Of course! Did you read the essay?

zoidar said:

Of course! Did you read the essay?

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this is what I read:

"I have always been a spiritual person. At the age of 20 I started seeking through eastern teachings, such as Buddhism and New age. 10 years down this road I was struck with mental illness: Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and psychosis. Somewhere in all this I found Jesus, or maybe it was Jesus who found me? In July of 2010, I was born again, and started to live for Christ."

I was referring to when you used the word "comparision", in "Christ in the light of the Holy Spirit", a comparison between "the Eastern religion" (Buddhism, Hinduism and New age) and Christianity.". there can never be one!

Bond-servant of Christ said:

this is what I read:

"I have always been a spiritual person. At the age of 20 I started seeking through eastern teachings, such as Buddhism and New age. 10 years down this road I was struck with mental illness: Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and psychosis. Somewhere in all this I found Jesus, or maybe it was Jesus who found me? In July of 2010, I was born again, and started to live for Christ."

I was referring to when you used the word "comparision", in "Christ in the light of the Holy Spirit", a comparison between "the Eastern religion" (Buddhism, Hinduism and New age) and Christianity.". there can never be one!

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Read the essay please, then we can discuss this. It's not very long. God bless!

RCrihfield said:

There is a problem with conflicting teachings. Like sour notes in the quartet. But, yes the performance may still be good all in all. I can work with most any christian but there are some exceptions.

The parable of the wheat and tares (which is about the Jews) fits well with the church today. Paul was angered at those who wanted to bind circumcision on gentiles. He called them mutilators. I wish we all saw the scriptures in perfect unity (so long as that unity is also truth) but I accept that some aren't perfect like me.

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Why do you say that the parable of the wheat and tares is about the Jews?

Bond-servant of Christ said:

I was referring to when you used the word "comparision", in "Christ in the light of the Holy Spirit", a comparison between "the Eastern religion" (Buddhism, Hinduism and New age) and Christianity.". there can never be one!

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Hmm... ???
You've never heard of comparative religions?
If two things are both religions, they can be compared.

Even apples and oranges can be compared. They are both fruit.

Saint Steven said:

Hmm... ???
You've never heard of comparative religions?
If two things are both religions, they can be compared.

Even apples and oranges can be compared. They are both fruit.

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Biblical Christianity is NOT a "religion" by a Faith in a Living Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. As He Himself says, that He ALONE, and no one else, is "THE WAY AND THE LIFE AND THE TRUTH" (John 14:6); and that Salvation is ONLY in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12); then Christianity, which is Founded on Jesus Christ, is UNIQUE, which means that there can be NO comparison! In fact, one of the Titles for Jesus Christ, is "μονογενής", literally means, "one of a kind", or better, "UNIQUE".

Some think that the good news of our Salvation means 100% absolutely no work or will or self-effort on our parts at all, ever, and we don't have to or ever try at anything at all, ever, including obedience to any set of rules or commands, etc, but is this truly what the true Gospel is saying, etc...?

Do we have to ever work at obeying anything at all ever, etc...?

And this has been debated so much that I really don't expect anything new from this debate at some point either, but, do we have to "work" at it or anything at all ever, or does it truly require no work or self-effort ever at all ever, etc...?

If we were to work at anything, what would we work at? How would it be done, etc?

We may be asking these questions till Christ comes maybe...?

But I don't think the true gospel completely exempts you from any kind of trying to be or do or be better than you are or were previously at all ever, etc, I think it always promotes forward progress, etc, and making sure your forward progress is not actually backwards progress, etc, which is the danger involved in sometimes "trying", or willing yourself in your own self-effort(s), etc...

Anyway,

God Bless!

zoidar said:

Read the essay please, then we can discuss this. It's not very long. God bless!

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Hi I just finished reading your "essay", very interesting indeed. Praise the Lord that He found and saved you!

Bond-servant of Christ said:

Biblical Christianity is NOT a "religion" by a Faith in a Living Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. As He Himself says, that He ALONE, and no one else, is "THE WAY AND THE LIFE AND THE TRUTH" (John 14:6); and that Salvation is ONLY in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12); then Christianity, which is Founded on Jesus Christ, is UNIQUE, which means that there can be NO comparison! In fact, one of the Titles for Jesus Christ, is "μονογενής", literally means, "one of a kind", or better, "UNIQUE".

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Yes, but why would you use that to bludgeon @zoidar concerning his essay?

Saint Steven said:

Why do you say that the parable of the wheat and tares is about the Jews?

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Yes