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Why isn't it explained that it takes more than a few sentences to be truly saved?
Originally posted by babloyi
Well, obviously it isn't just the words.
It is the conviction and intent behind them.
Originally posted by babloyi
reply to post by jhill76
Really? I get the feeling if you ask them, no matter who "they" are, that "What if the person doesn't really mean it, or if the person is lying?", they'll say "Oh, in that case, it won't work" or whatever.
Originally posted by windword
reply to post by jhill76
I was raised in an ultra religious Pentecostal environment. It was constantly pounded into my head, that if there is a sin being harbored, something not confessed and held in secret or in denial, even though you believe and confess Jesus to be the savior, if the "rapture" or death should happen before confession of sin, you are &^%( out of luck!
Fortunately, I don't believe God is that strict anymore.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
Funny, i don't remember Jesus saying anything about mouthing any words to be saved. Many times he stressed the importance of believing in him to recieve salvation. In fact, if you had to mouth the words to be saved there'd be alot of deaf/mutes going to sheol and mentally handicaped folks and babies. He reads hearts and minds, if you confess in your heart and repent it's good enough. You acknowledge the conviction of the Holy Spirit.edit on 9-9-2012 by lonewolf19792000 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jhill76
I have been around many Christians, and most will say, all it takes to get saved is to say something along these lines:
"I believe that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, died for my sins, and rose again"
Then the person who makes them say this phrase, says now you are saved.
Anyone can say this phrase, (besides the cast out ones), this doesn't mean you are truly saved and are now a believer.
My question would be:
- Why do many think this is all it takes, just say a one line sentence, and now you are given access to heaven?
- Doesn't it take more (faith, works, belief) to be a true believer?
- Why isn't it explained that it takes more than a few sentences to be truly saved?
Originally posted by mamabeth
reply to post by jhill76
Saying the words is not enough,you have to believe in your heart.
Originally posted by charles1952
reply to post by jhill76
I think you've found one of the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism. As I understand it, and please correct me, Protestants go for the "Once saved, always saved" theory, while the Catholics seem to be more interested in the state of your soul at the time of your death.
Your question though is upside down. It doesnt cost a little, it cost Jesus His life. It cost everything.