Subject: "Once Saved Always Saved" |
Bible Note: Thank you JOE! I will check the library for this book. And thanks for highlighting the differences therein! A boon to my understanding. And YES, I love church history and never turn down a good lesson even if it comes from another denomination! There were many corrupt popes. Popes who SOLD redemption. Evil Evil men to be certain! They did much damage. Watched an excellent PBS/National Geographic program about the Vatican where they detailed much of the corruption that lead to splintering of Christians. How desperately sad! As for your question: We are saved by our faith in Jesus. As far as I'm aware, only Catholics believe in pergatory. A temporary hell one goes to when one leaves this life without forgiveness for sins. I also think it's only Catholics who use the Sacrament of Reconciliation - that is confession of ones sins. Other Christians confess, but to each other. Is that correct? Catholics don't perceive baptism and communion (or reconciliation) as rungs on the ladder to heaven. Baptism is for the forgiveness of sins and communion brings us closer to the Lord. Nor do we perceive our good works as keys to heaven. |