If you call yourself a Christian, but answer this question "because I'm a good person", I would strongly suggest you examine your walk with The Lord. Unfortunately, I have read things on many of these threads that would indicate there are a lot of members here who are Christian in name only.
For instance, I see "believer's" who think there is nothing wrong with listening to bands like "Insane Clown Posse" who regularly curse, and paint very violent word pictures with their music. As if, the one song on the album that talks about their love for someone, redeems the rest of their filthy music. If you have the Holy Spirit in you, He is rebuking you when you even watch an inappropriate movie or TV show. We need to be obedient!
I am disheartened these days that so many people who claim to be Christian, also think "All roads lead to Heaven." If you call yourself a Christian, but you think this way; make no mistake about it: You ARE calling Jesus Christ a liar.
I don't mean to come off as a negative person. I am filled with Joy that comes from knowing The Lord, but also with sorrow for those who are perishing. Pastor please listen to me (any Pastor!), if you are not teaching your congregation about the exceeding sinfulness of man, and our total lack of righteousness, than how will they ever understand their NEED for a savior? Simply "asking Jesus into your heart", is not only un-biblical, it is making thousands of false converts. My heart is heavy for the pain and fear they will face on Judgment day when they cry out "Lord! Lord!" on their way to eternal burning.
We as Christians ALL need to be more concerned about this. The Bible commands us to make disciples of all nations, but I think many of us need to start in our own churches.
How will you answer the question?
With Sincere Christian Love,
Travis
For instance, I see "believer's" who think there is nothing wrong with listening to bands like "Insane Clown Posse" who regularly curse, and paint very violent word pictures with their music. As if, the one song on the album that talks about their love for someone, redeems the rest of their filthy music. If you have the Holy Spirit in you, He is rebuking you when you even watch an inappropriate movie or TV show. We need to be obedient!
I am disheartened these days that so many people who claim to be Christian, also think "All roads lead to Heaven." If you call yourself a Christian, but you think this way; make no mistake about it: You ARE calling Jesus Christ a liar.
I don't mean to come off as a negative person. I am filled with Joy that comes from knowing The Lord, but also with sorrow for those who are perishing. Pastor please listen to me (any Pastor!), if you are not teaching your congregation about the exceeding sinfulness of man, and our total lack of righteousness, than how will they ever understand their NEED for a savior? Simply "asking Jesus into your heart", is not only un-biblical, it is making thousands of false converts. My heart is heavy for the pain and fear they will face on Judgment day when they cry out "Lord! Lord!" on their way to eternal burning.
We as Christians ALL need to be more concerned about this. The Bible commands us to make disciples of all nations, but I think many of us need to start in our own churches.
How will you answer the question?
With Sincere Christian Love,
Travis