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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Bible Question: Are Catholics saved? My room mate is a very religious person, but I know that Jesus spoke against this to the Pharasies. I asked her if she had a personal relationship with Jesus and she hesitated. I told her that I would pray for her salvation, because when you are saved you know it. Thanks . |
Bible Answer: Catholics are like everyone else - they have to come to Christ on an individual basis. There are certain doctrines of the Catholic (Universal) Church that are not scriptural. They believe in salvation by works and faith, not by faith alone. See Ephesians 2:8-9 and Titus 3:5. They also believe that Jesus is not The Only mediator between God and man. They also believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also a mediator. The Catholic Church also does not allow their church leaders, or priests, to get married. The apostle Paul called that a "doctrine of demons". But, even though the church in Rome, Italy has these doctrinal differences -and there are more than what I have stated), each individual Catholic must accept Christ as their own Lord and Saviour. "You must be born again", John wrote. Ask your roommate to consider her own relationship with God - NOT her relationship with the church. She must receive Christ on her own. The Catholic Church cannot do that for her. I hope this helps |