Subject: "Once Saved Always Saved" |
Bible Note: DUDE! I have read 1 John so many times and never caught that. Is it any wonder that John is a universal favorite among Christians! Catholic Catechism teaches salvation through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, which would superficially seem just like Baptists. Do Baptists make use of sacraments? Baptism, communion, marriage? Catholics view each of those as "contact" (for lack of a better term), almost like touching base with God. We recognize one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, while we still use the Sacrament of Reconciliation to confess our daily sins. (The whole exersize of the spirit thing...) You seem to also exercize your spirit a LOT so maybe I'm just misunderstanding the Once Saved Always Saved business. I think folks like me (ignorant of Baptist beliefs) might think that since you (all) believe yourself saved ya might just slide on into sin. Even Catholics admit you can recognize us by our "guilt." I can't help but feel I'm not worthy of all the blessings God showers down on me. I know I'm saved. But have I thanked God enough for counting me among his children? Gosh. I think I'm turning into my grandmother! Lisa |