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1 | Decisional regeneration? | Acts 2:38 | CDBJ | 169727 | ||
Having just attended a memorial service for a Christian that now resides in the presents of the Lord, there was something that caught my attention that I have heard hundreds of times, by about as many pastors, but this time it just seemed to jump out at me. The pastor that held the service presented a very good message on God’s plan for mankind with emphasis on the gospel message. He ended his message by saying: “If anyone wanted to have a relationship with Christ, and be saved, all that they needed to do was to ask Jesus to come into their heart and ask God to forgive them and surrender their life to Christ.” Question: Where in the Bible are these recommendations for “salvation” found? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has heard this! Wouldn’t we be better to stay with what the Scripture actually says? John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. I know that people mean well but that just isn’t the way to be saved. Ephes. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: CDBJ x |
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2 | Decisional regeneration? | Acts 2:38 | lionheart | 169728 | ||
CDJB, Goodmorning brother.I couldnt agree with you more. Acts 2:38 clearly sets the framework regarding salvation. We dont just pray Jesus into our hearts.Paul and the other Apostles were very clear where salvation is concerned. People dont have the luxury of ignoring one part of scripture at the expence of another.We gotta make sure we're looking at the big picture. In Christ, lionheart |
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