It is even worse. Some believers do not even try to hide it with teaching holy living.
To give you an example: In an LA Fitness Gym in Pennsylvania on August 4, 2009, a man named George Sodini fired 50 rounds into an aerobic class before turning the gun on himself. The shooting resulted four deaths (including Sodini himself) and nine injured. George Sodini was a member of the Tetelestai Church where he sat quietly for many years, listening to the teachings of his preacher. Talking about the pastor of his Church, Sodini wrote in his blog dated Dec. 31, 2008,
“this guy” (Alan “Rick” Knapp) “teaches (and convinced me) you can commit mass murder then still go to heaven. Ask him.”
And in a post dated August 3, 2009, Sodini said;
“Maybe soon, I will see God and Jesus. At least that is what I was told. Eternal life does NOT depend on works. If it did, we will all be in hell. Christ paid for every sin, so how can I or you be judged by GOD for a sin when the penalty was already paid. People judge but that does not matter. I was reading the Bible and The Integrity of God beginning yesterday, because soon I will see them.”
After the horrible incident in Pennsylvania, Pastor Knapp’s deacon, Jack Rickard commented on Sodini’s death and said;
“George is going to heaven, but he’s not going to get his rewards,” (
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It’s invaded many branches of Christianity in my experience. I always ask the test questions with Christians to see if they believe this way. In most of my experiences with other believers, they tend to believe some form of sin and still be saved type belief. It truly is unfortunate.
We must love others with the love of Christ more than ever.
We must love our enemies, pray, and do good towards them.