Bible Question: I have a question as to how and when a person is saved. What exactly must a person do inorder to be saved? Some people tell me that you must go before the chruch alter and profess Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour. I've also been told that making this profession where 3 or more gather in his name, will also save someone. Also, what about if one was Catholic from birth and went through the various practices of the Catholic religion up until adulthood. Then began practicing another religion. Was that person saved as a Catholic or were they never saved? I find this all very confusing. There is nothing worse than someone calling you a non-Christian when you thought you were. |
Bible Answer: I read your question with interest and wondered why you ask what a person must do to be saved. Did Jesus tell the young ruler to do anything? Yes, but that was old Testament. Jesus was emphasizing the necessity of obedience before the cross. After the Cross the only thing you have to do is open your mouth and confess Jesus before men and you also must believe (Romans 10:9,10). You also have to tithe and pray, but that's all. We probably could be saved if we only knew that verse and none others. About the Catholic church I don't see that in the Bible. inhisname |