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1 | Does Christ stand alone for salvation?? | Acts 4:12 | Aspiring Overseer | 33333 | ||
Gentlemen, You are correct in saying that Christ is the only way to salvation, however, you miss the mark in offering the popular adage, "works do(es) not save us". Scripture tells us that those who believe in Him should not perish (John 3:16), but it is clear this is conditional. Even the demons believe and shudder. Those who believe have eternal life, but those who disobey shall incur the wrath of God (JO 3:36). Further, Hebrews 5:9 tells us that Christ is the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him. Sounds like there might be some effort involved, eh? Finally, Paul instructs us to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" in Phil 2:12. This is curious if all we must do is "accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior" by "having faith" in His existance. Paul |
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2 | Does Christ stand alone for salvation?? | Acts 4:12 | wak | 33383 | ||
Paul or anyone else: Pragmatically speaking, what about the 65 percent of the U.S.population?: - who have faith in Jesus's salvation (grace) thru the cross -do some nice things for others (WORKS) - live somewhat better moral lives than their neighbor because of their faith - don't read the Bible, but trust in the main 3 or 4 messages - talk to Jesus (pray) usually only if something is very good or very bad. Are they saved under your definition? |
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3 | Does Christ stand alone for salvation?? | Acts 4:12 | Reformer Joe | 33389 | ||
Where did you get the "65 percent" figure? I would have a lot of concern about the salvation of someone whose entire "Christian" life was characterized by the avoidance of the Bible and a nearly non-existant prayer life. Sure, we get into periods where we are less diligent than we should be in these practices, but generally speaking, the Christian life is a life of sanctification. That is, it is a changing life in which God is at work making us conform more and more to the image of Jesus Christ and making us hate sin more and more. If there is little discernable change in the life of a professing believer over time, one has to wonder if that person truly possesses the saving faith which results in a transformed life. --Joe! |
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