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Hi Blaise, There is only one way for individuals to be saved from their sins, reconciled to God, and enter heaven when they die. That is accomplished through placing their faith in God’s only Son, Jesus Christ, for what He did for them on the cross. In other words, they must trust exclusively...

Hi Mark, As God manifested in the flesh, Jesus Christ lived a sinless life of obedience to the Father while on earth. He did this on behalf of all sinners, which satisfied God’s righteous requirements for holy living. At the appointed time of His death, Jesus willingly took the sins of the...

Hi Tellyontellyon, Great questions! During the three days Jesus’ body was in the grave, He descended to the “Paradise” side of Hell/Hades, also known as Abraham’s Bosom, to proclaim His victory over sin and death. Before His death on the cross, nobody was allowed directly into heaven because...

To understand the purpose of good works or obedience to God in Scripture, one must first accept that all Scripture is God-breathed, authored by an all-knowing and perfect God. As such, the doctrines taught in the Bible are coherent and consistent, fitting together within a logical framework...

The gospel of salvation (i.e., what saves someone from their sins) and living as a born-again believer (i.e., obedience to God, water baptism, good works) are separate matters. The gospel of salvation, in its simplest terms, is, "For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son...

Hi Sometimesthewolf, First, I really appreciate your absolute honesty and transparency. I am sure others will help you with some of the other points of your post but what I quoted above stood out to me sharply, so I wanted to comment on it. From what you wrote (and, of course, only going off...

Hi SimpleLiving2019, I think when born-again believers get to heaven, they will be surprised over who is there that they judged and wrote-off as lost and equally surprised over who is not there whom they believed were saved.

Him "shedding His blood" is synonymous with His death. His death paid the price for our sins. Someone placing their faith in Jesus for what He accomplished on the cross when He shed His blood for them IS the gospel of salvation. So, the question is confusing. Maybe elaborate a little more on...

He Freedman, There is great debate among Christians whether a believer is secure in their salvation or whether salvation can be lost or forfeited after obtaining it. Although there are opposing viewpoints on the subject, with compelling arguments and strong Scriptural support for both...

Hi Zoidar, How would you feel if she taught your children her views and beliefs and they lived according to them all their lives? Would that be okay with you? I'm not asking this as if this would occur. I am asking you this hypothetically to see how you would feel if this is what happened...

Hi BibleBeliever1611, One of the major elements missing in your argument is repentance. Before a person can be saved from their sins and brought into right-standing before God by faith, they must recognize/believe they are a sinner and spiritually dead as a result. Otherwise, there would be...

Hi Guojing, I am trusting Jesus Christ 100% for His payment in full on the cross for me, which was absolutely sufficient to cleanse, redeem, save, and justify me. (Romans 5:1-2; Galatians 2:15-16; John 3:16). Just curious how you can be trusting 100% in Jesus if you are adding your own works...

Hi Guojing, You did not answer my very direct and specific question: Who are you trusting in for your salvation (eternal life)? Yourself and your works of obedience?

Hi Guojing, Who are you trusting in for your salvation (eternal life)? Yourself and your works of obedience?

Hi Guojing, My response to Mark 10 is the same as my response to Luke 18: Jesus was not “testing him” nor teaching that if he surrendered all (despite being a sinner), he would receive eternal life (i.e., works = salvation). Jesus was speaking the truth to him that if this man wanted to enter...

Hi Guojing, I have been off-the-grid (from this site) for a week or two, so can you state your question again (or direct me to the post you wish for me to answer? There are 17 pages on this one thread and trying to find it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack for me. :)

Please quote actual verse references.

Hmmm. That is an interesting assessment or conclusion. :)

Hi GDL, Faith and obedience are distinct from each other. One's salvation occurs instantaneously without God requiring any "works of repentance or obedience" to prove a person’s faith is genuine. Jesus already knew from before the foundation of the world who would trust Him and be saved...

Hi GDL, Yes, much like Paul was in certain letters of his when dealing with falsehood, I am also bold when someone claims something unbiblical. :)