One World Religion – From the Pope
Universal salvation and Anonymous Christianity are the beginnings of the labor pains (Matt. 24:8).
Search results for: Salvation
Is Catholic theology officially changing?
Mary is apparently no longer involved in the salvation of mankind.
Love Your Neighbor
A reader dismissed Jesus’ teachings beyond “love one another,” prompting the author to emphasize salvation through God’s grace and Jesus’ sacrifice, not just love.
God Agrees To Let Trump Into Heaven…
If He Repents Of His Sin And Trusts In Jesus Christ Alone For Salvation
What is the difference between ecumenism and universalism?
Ecumenism and universalism are distinct concepts; the former focuses on church unity, while the latter posits universal salvation.
Jesus our Savior… and Lord
Thank God for the salvation that came once and for all to your heart. Thank God that His name is Jesus.
Aw…You’re In Line To Give An Account Of Your Life To God Right After Tim Tebow
Christians should view their good deeds as opportunities provided by the Lord, rather than comparing themselves to others. Salvation is by God’s grace, not by works, and humility is key to earning crowns in Heaven.
“The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.”
The Bible teaches that salvation is achieved through faith in Jesus Christ, but Christians will still face persecution and sin. Despite this, God promises to never abandon us and will guide us through our struggles with and through His grace.
We Do Not All Worship the Same God
Islam, Judaism, Jehovah's Witness, Mormons, etc. are not looking to the same God for their salvation.
Core vs. Non-Core Theology
As Biblical Christians, we need view the theology of salvation as a priority.
Satan would go to Heaven if only intellectual acceptance of Christian theology was needed.
Salvation is a heart change.
If nothing changes externally then likely nothing has changed internally.
Salvation is an internal change in one's life that creates an external change in the believer's behavior.
How could Jesus be “lower than the angels” and still be God?
The mystery and the majesty of our only path to salvation through Christ.
“You dont really know Jesus is all you need until he is all you have.”
Salvation as an adult.
One can’t convince someone to become a Christian, but we can remove roadblocks.
Salvation comes from the heart of God.
If you were given an incredible gift that you cannot add to, give away, or, borrow against, and, if not used, it will be lost forever… what would you do with it?
The gospel message of salvation, can only be shared.
Roman Catholicism is Hell Bound
[…] Biblical Christian and Roman Catholic Doctrine are Incompatible There are many differences between Roman Catholicism and Biblical Christianity. However, none are more impactful than the doctrine of salvation. Put simply, Roman Catholic theology is based on earning one’s place in Heaven, rather than solely by accepting God’s grace though faith in Jesus Christ as […]
What are the Mile Markers for a Christian Boy to Become a Man
[…] sit at the feet of Jesus on the other side, where we will receive answers to all our questions (Heb. 11:1, 11:6). Essential – is the doctrine of salvation, which means you have accepted Jesus into your heart as both Savior AND Lord. To accept Him as Savior is easy. To accept Him as Lord […]
Essential, Core, and Non-Core Theology
[…] easy to boil the 750k words that God wrote (i.e. the Bible), as an instruction manual to mankind; down to a single word. The word would be, salvation. From that single theological concept comes not only a relationship with the Trinity on earth, but an assurance of that relationship continuing in Heaven. Therefore, the […]
Christianity vs. christianity – Who’s who in Eternity
[…] therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. But, how can we be perfect if there is no limit to our sin nature, even after Salvation? Paul, expresses his frustration in his personal continuing sin nature in Romans 7:7-25. Romans 7:22-23 For I delight in the law of God, in my inner […]
My Daughter Got Saved…. Twice
[…] Ten years later, my daughter got baptized again, after being “saved”, again. So, what happened? Did she do something that was so bad that she lost her Salvation? Nope. (I hold this theology loosely but I don’t believe one can lose their Salvation.) Did she mess up and not say the Sinners Prayer correctly? […]
Divisive Theology among Biblical Christians
[…] supremacy of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, the importance of the resurrection of Christ, the need for evangelism by the believer, and God’s offer of eternal salvation for the lost. What’s Missing The question of what is missing from the 8 points summarized above, is the main topic of this post. The fact […]
God vs. gods vs. god
[…] in Heaven. Again, this is a black and white, Heaven or Hell dichotomy, regardless of how much we may desire otherwise. Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” So if the above is […]
A Very Different Discussion on Pope Francis
[…] your father. Speak to your father,’ he told him.” If the Pope believes “atheists” can escape Hell, what better definition of universalism would there be? This is Salvation by works, or perhaps worse, by simply being human, a view as far from Biblical Christianity and the need for faith in Jesus Christ as one […]
Suicide As the Unforgivable Sin
[…] it. However, what is important to understand is that to solve the problem of sin, we must accept His solution. If we reject God’s plan for our salvation, then, sadly, we are destined to eternity apart from Him. The choice is clear… clearer than any other decision we can ever make while on this […]
A Thankful Life Rooted in God
[…] of Thankfulness To fully embrace thankfulness, one must first grasp the profound nature of grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor, shown as His willingness to extend love, salvation, and strength to those who have done nothing to deserve it (Ephesians 2:8–9). Salvation itself is the clearest example of grace, where redemption is offered freely, […]
Are 7th Day Adventists’ Christians?
[…] Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) have a list of 28 Fundamental Beliefs of which 25 are in full alignment with Biblical Christian theology. This includes the plan of Salvation, the Trinity, the omnipotence of God, the divinity and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit as our Counselor, an inerrant Bible, and the importance of […]
A Remnant of Sinful Christians in the World
The reality is that born-again Biblical Christians remain sinners after salvation. The process of sanctification is never completed on this side of the grave. Paul states in Romans 7:14-25, that he continues to do wrong, and it frustrates him greatly (as it should). However, this reality does not give the Christian an excuse to […]
“Reckless Love” – Questioning the Lyrics
[…] will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” Verse 4 – We are worthless yet God solved the sin problem and paid for our salvation. 2 Corinthians 12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I […]
Sometimes the order of God’s Word helps define the content.
[…] on how to respond. The greatest challenge between this first command to love the Lord and the secondary command to love our neighbor has to do with salvation. Where do we draw the line between building a relationship with the lost (neighbor) and the risk of angering our friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family by […]
Are We Just Puppets and God the Puppeteer?
[…] all human behavior (“foreordaining”). Webster’s definition calls predestination, “the doctrine that God, in consequence of his foreknowledge of all events, infallibly guides those who are destined for salvation”. There is a significant difference between these two reference sources. The first, Dictionary.com, suggests God determined all the behavior of man, from birth to death. The […]
“He Gets Us”, But Do We Get Them
[…] of commands and demands from Scripture. It really brings up the issue of the definition of witnessing and evangelism in America today. Is There a Plan of Salvation from “He Gets Us” When you search for the word “salvation” on their website there are only two results. The first is titled, “Jesus chose forgiveness”. […]
Predestination is not an Excuse
[…] notable exception. There is a view within some denominations and individual Biblical Christians that God has preordained or predestined our actions, or at the very least, our salvation, from eternity past. I suspect that hundreds of books, and thousands of sermons and lectures have been focused on this topic over the years. Likely, it […]
Can We Be Perfectly Sanctified in Christ (Updated)
[…] sanctified” or have “perfect unity” with the Trinity on this side of the grave. It is my view that we will not achieve that goal until Heaven. Salvation is an event in the life of the Christian when one accepts Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10). Sanctification, on the other hand, is a […]
Build Your House on the Rock
[…] faith (spiritual milk) rather than mature faith (solid food) based on verses such as 1 Corinthians 3:2. At worst, “things of the flesh” (Vernon McGee) with no salvation at all, “and great was the fall of it.” Note the verse directly preceding this parable … Matthew 7:22-23 - On that day many will say […]
Living in the Shallow Waters of Christianity
[…] of the pool of Christianity. Many make a confession with great ease but there is no change in their lifestyle that indicates that the miraculous transformation of salvation has taken place (Romans 12:2). The Apostle John addresses this problem in his 1st epistle: “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action […]
Are There Mexican Angels?
[…] 71 times in the Book of Revelation alone. And secondly, their job is this: “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Heb 1:14 NIV The NLT puts it this way: “Therefore, angels are only servants — spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.” They are sent, […]
Hell Does Not Exist
[…] answer to this reader. My view is that there is Essential, there is Core, and there is Non-Core Biblical Christian doctrine. Essential is what is needed for salvation. Core is what is needed to grow in Christ. Non-Core is what is worth debating. These are all summarized in the following link, but the point […]
Is Jesus the Only Path to God?
[…] those who follow Jesus. Standing before the High Priest and his council, Peter boldly declared, “Jesus is the ‘stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:11–12). Tertullian, […]
Believe in God / Love your Neighbor / Go to Heaven
[…] at the end of their lives. The responder below added an important element to his theology, but sadly, it still falls short of our Lord’s criteria for salvation. Medium Responder There are many other options than either believing the Bible was written and protected by the Creator, or not believing in it at all. […]