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1 | Where is "accept Christ" in the Bible? | Acts 24:3 | Aztec | 2903 | ||
I think the point of this discussion is not so much to find the exact word "accept Christ" in the Bible. But what is it referring to when someone uses it in everyday conversation. One must be "Born Again" in order to be saved. Jesus said that.. In order to born again, a person must first realize he is lost, admit he is a sinner, and confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and Master of his life. I believe acceptance of who Jesus was and what he did for us is necessary for a person to truly confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord. I also believe a person has to accept that the sacrifice Jesus made was for him (or her) and that that person can truly be saved. That's how I feel the term "accept Christ" came into being. It simply means to accept the Man and his sacrifice for you and upon doing so, BIBICALLY follow what Romans tells us and confess he is Lord. | ||||||
2 | Where is "accept Christ" in the Bible? | Acts 24:3 | kalos | 2993 | ||
I do not disagree with your definition and defense of the word "accept". But should we not, as Bible-believing Christians, be using Biblical terminology to discuss and describe Biblical issues, even in everyday conversation? Note also that the term "accept Christ" is used not only in everyday conversation among laymen, but also from the pulpit, where qualified preachers are supposed to be rightly dividing the Word of Truth. This may sound nitpicky, but I feel it is still important to impart Biblical truth using Biblical words. When Christ Himself, as well as the inspired men who penned the words of Scripture, used the words "believe" and "receive", who are we to substitute the word "accept"? Surely believe and receive are not obscure, obsolete Middle English words that are no longer in use today. | ||||||
3 | Where is "accept Christ" in the Bible? | Acts 24:3 | reformedreader | 3190 | ||
Thanks JVH0212, I would have said precisely the same thing. It is when Christians, for whatever reason, cease thinking, reasoning, speaking, etc. biblically, then we are no less guilty than the Pharisees who distorted the Word of God to suit their own minds. While we say we intend no harm, I'm sure the Pharisees said the same. Sam Hughey |
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