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Questions about Salvation

What is the plan of salvation?Question: "What is the plan of salvation?" Answer:Are you hungry? Not physically hungry, but you have a desire for something more in life? Is there something deep inside that never seems to be satisfied? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst "(John 6:35).Are you confused? Can never find a path or purpose in life? Seems like someone turned off the lights and you can not find the switch? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus proclaimed, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life "(John 8:12).Have you ever felt like that he has closed the door of life? Have you tried to open many doors, only to find that all behind them is empty and meaningless? Are you looking for an entrance to a full life? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus declared, "I am the door; which enters through me will be saved; and shall go in and out, and find pasture "(John 10:9).What other people always disappoint? Have your relationships been shallow and empty? It seems like everyone is trying to take advantage of you? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep ... I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me "(John 10:11,14).Have you ever wondered what happens after life? Are you tired of living your life for things that only corrupt and corrode? Did you ever doubt that life has any meaning? Do you want to live after you die? If so, Jesus is the way! Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he dies, will live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die "(John 11:25-26).Who is the way, 'Who is it? Who is life? Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me "(John 14:6).The hunger that you feel is a spiritual hunger, and can only be satiated by Jesus. Jesus is the only one who can dispel darkness. Jesus is the door to a fulfilling life. Jesus is the friend and shepherd that you searched. Jesus is the life - in this world and the next. Jesus is the way of salvation!The reason you feel hungry, the reason seems to be lost in the dark, the reason I can not find meaning in life, is that you are separated from God. The Bible tells us that all have sinned, and therefore are separated from God (Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 3:23). The emptiness you feel in your heart is the absence of God in your life. We were created to have a relationship with God. Because of our sin, we are separated from that relationship. Even worse, our sin can cause us to be separated from God for eternity - in this life and the next (Romans 6:23, John 3:36).How can this problem be solved? Jesus is the way! Jesus, for us, was made sin (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died in our place (Romans 5:8), taking the punishment that we deserved. Three days later, Jesus rose, demonstrating His victory over sin and death (Romans 6:4-5). Why? God himself answered that question, "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Jesus died so that we might live. If we put our faith in Jesus, trusting His death as the payment for our sins, then all our sins are forgiven and washed. And so our spiritual hunger will be satisfied. The lights will flash. Have access to a full life. Meet our best friend and good shepherd. We know that life after death - a risen life with Jesus in heaven for eternity!"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? "I have accepted Christ today"Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?Question: "Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?" Answer:We often hear these responses from people. ".'m Basically a good person, so I'm going to heaven" "Well, I do some bad things, but I do more good things, so I'm going to heaven" "God will not send me to hell just because I do not live next to the Bible. Times have changed! "" Only really bad people like child molesters and murderers go to hell. "All these concepts are common among most people, but the truth is that these are all lies. Satan, the ruler of the world, manufactures these thoughts in our heads. He, and anyone who follows his ways, is an enemy of God (1 Peter 5:8). Satan always disguises itself as good (2 Corinthians 11:14), but he has control over all the minds that do not belong to God. "Satan, the god of this world hath blinded the minds of unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Corinthians 4:4).It is a lie to believe that God does not care about small sins, and that hell is reserved for "bad people." All sin separates us from God, even a "little white lie." All have sinned, and none is good enough for heaven itself (Romans 3:23). Into heaven is not based on how good hanging over evil; we will all lose if that is the case. "And if they are saved by God's favor, then it is not by their good works. In that case, the wonderful favor of God would not be what it really is - free and undeserved "(Romans 11:6). We can do nothing good to earn our way to heaven (Titus 3:5)."Enter into the kingdom of God through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat "(Matthew 7:13). Even if each one lives a life of sin and trust in God is not popular, God will not forgive him. "I used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit that now worketh in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God "(Ephesians 2:2).When God created the world, was perfect. Everything was good. Then he made Adam and Eve and gave them free will, so that they could choose to follow and obey God or not. But Adam and Eve, the first people God created, were tempted by Satan to disobey God, and sinned. This separated them (and everyone who came after them, including us) to be able to have a close relationship with God. He is perfect and can not be from sin. As sinners, we could not do for ourselves. So God made a way for us to be united with Him in heaven. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). Jesus was born to show us the way, to die for our sins, and thus able to be released. Three days after His death, Jesus rose from the grave (Romans 4:25), proving His victory over death. He bridged the gap between God and man, so that we can have a personal relationship with Him if we only believe."And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). Most people believe in God, even Satan does. But to receive salvation, we must turn to God, form a personal relationship, turn away from our sins and follow Him. We must trust Jesus with everything we have and everything we do. "There has been justice of God through faith in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we can all be saved in this way, no matter who we are or what we have done "(Romans 3:22). The Bible teaches that there is no other way to salvation except through Christ. In John 14:6 Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me. "Jesus is the only way of salvation because it is the only one who can pay our sin penalty (Romans 6:23). No other religion teaches the severity or seriousness of sin and its consequences. No other religion offers the infinite payment of sin that only Jesus Christ can provide. The only way an infinite debt could be paid - No other "religious founder" was God who became man (John 1:1,14). Jesus had to be God so that He could pay our debt. Jesus had to be man so he could die. Salvation is available only through faith in Jesus Christ! "And there is salvation in no one else; there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved "(Acts 4:12).Have you made a decision for Christ because of what you have read here? If so, please press the "I have accepted Christ today"Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?Question: "Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?" Answer:This is perhaps the most important question every Christian Theology. This question is the reason for the Reformation - the division between the Protestant Church and the Catholic church. This question is a key difference between Biblical Christianity and most sects professing "Christian". Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works? Am I only saved by believing in Jesus, or I have to believe in Jesus and do certain things?The issue of single or faith plus works, faith is made difficult because of some Bible passages difficult to reconcile. Compare Romans 3:28, 5:1 and Galatians 3:24 with James 2:24. Some see a difference between Paul (salvation is by faith alone) and James (salvation is by faith plus works). In fact, Paul and James do not disagree at all. The only point of disagreement that some people claim, is about the relationship between faith and works. Paul dogmatically says that justification is by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9) while James seems to be saying that justification is by faith plus works. This apparent problem is solved by examining exactly what he was talking Santiago. Santiago refuted the belief that a person could have faith without producing any good works (James 2:17.18). Santiago emphasizes the point that genuine faith in Christ will produce a changed life and good works (James 2:20-26). James is not saying that justification is by faith plus works, but rather a person truly justified by faith will have good works in your life. If a person claims to be a believer, but has no good works in your life - then you probably do not have a genuine faith in Christ (James 2:14, 17, 20, 26).Paul says the same in his writings. The good fruit believers should have in your life, are listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Immediately after telling us that we are saved by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), Paul informs us that we were created to do good works (Ephesians 2:10). Both Paul and James expect nothing less than a changed life, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, all things are become new "(2 Corinthians 5:17) James and Paul do not disagree in their teaching about salvation. They approach the same subject from different perspectives. Paul simply emphasized that justification is by faith alone while James put emphasis on the fact that faith in Christ produces good works.Is biblical eternal security?Question: "Is it biblical eternal security?" Answer:When someone comes to know Christ as their Savior, is led to a relationship with God that guarantees their eternal security. Jude 24 says, "Now to Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before His glory with exceeding joy." The power of God keeps the believer from falling. He's issue, not us, come before His glorious presence. Our eternal security is the result of God keeping us, not of us keeping our own salvation.The Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed, "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand "(John 10:28-29). Both Jesus and the Father have us firmly gripped in his hands. Who could snatch the Father and the Son?Ephesians 4:30 tells us that believers are "sealed unto the day of redemption." If believers have eternal security, it would really seal for the day of redemption, but only for the day of sin, apostasy, or disbelief. John 3:15-16 tells us that everyone who believes in Jesus Christ "hath everlasting life." If a person is promised eternal life, but then he takes away, it really was never "eternal". If eternal security is not true, the promises of eternal life in the Bible are wrong.The most powerful argument for eternal security is Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to future nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. " Eternal security is based on the love of God to those whom He has redeemed. Our eternal security has been purchased by Christ, promised by the Father, and sealed by the Holy Spirit.

What happens after death?Question: "What happens after death?" Answer:The question about what happens after death can be confusing. The Bible is not explicitly clear on when a person will reach their final eternal destiny. The Bible tells us that after death, a person is taken to heaven or hell based on whether he or she has received Christ as their Savior. For believers, after death is to be absent from the body and present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:23). For unbelievers, after death means everlasting punishment in hell (Luke 16:22-23).It is difficult to understand what happens after death. Revelation 20:11-15 describes all those in Hell, being thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation chapters 21-22 describe a New Heaven and a New Earth. Therefore, it seems that until the final resurrection, after death a person living in a heaven and "temporary" hell. The eternal destiny of a person will not change, but the "localization" requires the eternal destiny of a person will change. At some point after death, believers are to be sent to the New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21:1). At some point after death, unbelievers will be cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:11-15). These are the final eternal destinies all people - based entirely on whether a person has trusted in Jesus Christ alone for salvation from their sins.Once Saved, Always Saved?Question: "Once saved, always saved?" Answer:Any time a person is saved, always saved? When someone comes to know Christ as their Savior, is introduced into a relationship with God that guarantees eternally secure salvation. Numerous passages of Scripture declare this fact.(A) Romans 8:30 declares, "And those He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. " This verse tells us that from the moment God chose us, it is as if we were glorified because God has already proposed in the sky. There is nothing that prevents the believer one day be glorified because God has already proposed in the sky. Once a person is justified, his salvation is guaranteed - is as safe as if it were already glorified in heaven.(B) In Romans 8:33-34, Paul makes two crucial questions, "Who will bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died; yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. " Who will bring charges against God's elect? No, because Christ is our advocate. Who is to condemn? No, because Christ, the One who died for us, is to condemn. We have as our Savior to the lawyer and the judge.(C) Believers are born again (regenerated) when they believe (John 3:3, Titus 3:5). Because a Christian would have to be a hopeless to lose their salvation. The Bible gives no evidence that the new birth can be removed.(D) The Holy Spirit dwells in all believers (John 14:17, Romans 8:9) and baptizes believers in the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). For a believer to become unsaved, the Holy Spirit "should not be dwelling" on it, and would have to be detached from the body of Christ.(E) John 3:15 states that whoever believes in Jesus Christ "hath everlasting life." If you believe in Christ today and have eternal life, but lose it tomorrow, then it was never quite "eternal". Therefore, if you lose your salvation, the promises of eternal life in the Bible would be a mistake.(F) I think the most decisive argument is found in Scripture itself "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord "(Romans 8:38-39). Remember that the same God who saved you is the same God who saved. Once we are saved we are always saved. In short, our salvation is eternally secure!What happens to people who never have a chance to hear about Jesus?Question: "What happens to people who never have a chance to hear about Jesus?" Answer:All people are accountable to God, whether or not you have "heard about Him" ​​The Bible tells us that God has clearly revealed Himself in nature (Romans 1:20) and in the hearts of people (Ecclesiastes 3:11). The problem is that the human race is sinful; we all reject this knowledge of God and rebel against Him (Romans 1:21-23). Apart from the grace of God, God gave us, on the sinful desires of our heart, the vision to discover how useless and miserable life is apart from Him our This makes for those who reject Him (Romans 1:24,32 ).It's really not that some people have not heard about God. Rather, the problem is that they have rejected what they have heard and what is readily appreciated His work in nature. Deuteronomy 4:29 proclaims, "But if from there you seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all your heart and all your soul." This text teaches an important principle: whoever truly seeks God, we find . If a person truly desires to know God, God himself will be released.The problem is that "no one understands, no one who seeks God." (Romans 3:11) The people reject the knowledge of God that is present in nature and in his own heart, and instead, choose to worship a "god" of their own creation. It is foolish to argue about the justice of God to send someone to hell because he never had the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. People are responsible to God for what God has already revealed to them. The Bible says that people reject this knowledge, and therefore God is just in condemning them to hell.If we assume that those who have never heard the Gospel are deserving of God's mercy, we get into a terrible problem. If people who never heard the gospel are saved ... we should make sure that no one ever heard the Gospel. The worst thing we could do, it would share with the Gospel to a person and make him or her rejection. If that happened, they would be doomed. People who do not hear the gospel must be condemned, if not, there would be reason for evangelism. If it were otherwise, why run the risk of people possibly rejecting the gospel and condemning themselves - when they previously would be saved because they never heard the Gospel?How were people saved before Jesus died for our sins?Question: "How did people saved before Jesus died for our sins?" Answer:Since the fall of man, the basis of salvation has always been through the death of Christ. None or before the cross, or the cross, could have been saved without the central event of world history. Christ's death paid the penalty for past sins of Old Testament saints and future sins of New Testament saints.The requirement for salvation has always been faith. The object of saving faith that God has always been. The psalmist wrote, "Blessed are all who trust in Him" ​​(Psalm 2:12). Genesis 15:6 says that Abraham believed God and that was enough for God to tell him for righteousness (see also Romans 4:3-8). The sacrificial system of the Old Testament does not take away sin, as Hebrews clearly teaches 9:1-10:4. What I did was point to the day when the Son of God shed His blood for the sins of the human race.What has changed over time, is the content of the faith of the believer. God's requirements as to what to believe, is based on the amount of revelation He has given mankind thereafter. This is called progressive revelation. Adam believed the promise God gave in Genesis 3:15 that the Seed of the woman would conquer Satan. Adam believed, and demonstrated by the name he gave Eve (v. 20) and the Lord indicated His acceptance immediately by covering them with animal skins (v.21). Until that point, it was all Adam knew, but he believed it.Abraham believed God, according to the promises and new revelation God gave him in Genesis 12 and 15. Before Moses, there was no writing, but mankind was responsible for what God had already revealed. Throughout the Old Testament, believers have salvation because they believed that someday God would take care of the problem of sin. Today, we look back and believing that He took care of our sins on Calvary (John 3:16, Hebrews 9:28).What about believers in Christ's day, before the cross and resurrection? What do they believe? Do they They understood the finished work of Christ dying on the cross for your sins? Late in His ministry, "... Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes; and be killed, and be raised the third day. "(Matthew 16:21) What was the reaction of the disciples to this statement? "Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, Lord, have mercy on you; this shall not be unto thee. "(16:22)Peter and the other disciples did not know the whole truth, yet they were saved because they believed that God would take care of the problem of sin. They did not know exactly how he would take this; they knew more than Adam, Abraham, Moses or David knew, but they believed God. Today, we have more revelation than all the people who had lived before the resurrection of Christ. We know all the complete work. "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son ..." (Hebrews 1:1-2) Our salvation is still based on the death of Christ, our faith is still the requirement for salvation, and the object of our faith is still God. Today, for us the content of our faith is that Christ died for our sins, that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).What is the substitutionary atonement?Question: "What is the substitutionary atonement?" Answer:The "substitutionary atonement" refers to the fact that Jesus Christ died on behalf of all sinners. The Scriptures teach that all men are sinners (Romans 3:9-18 and read Romans 3:23). The penalty for our sins is death. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."This verse teaches us many things. We're all going to die and spend eternity in hell as payment for our sins. In Scripture death refers to a "separation". Surely we all die, but some will live in heaven with the Lord for eternity, while others live a life in hell for eternity. The death spoken of here refers to life in hell. However, the second thing we learn from this verse is that eternal life is available through Jesus Christ. This is the substitutionary atonement.Jesus Christ died in our place when He was crucified on the cross. We are the ones who deserved to be on that cross and die, because we who live sinful lives. But Christ took the punishment on Himself in our place. "Who knew no sin for us, he did sin, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" ​​(2 Corinthians 5:21). He took our place as a substitute so justly deserved."Who his own self bare our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed. "(1 Peter 2:24) Here again we see that Christ took upon Himself the sins we committed, we pay the price for us. A few verses later we read, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit ..." (1 Peter 3 : 18). Not only do these verses teach us about the "replacement" that Christ was for us, but that He was the "atonement" meaning that He satisfied the payment for the sins of man.A passage that speaks about "substitutionary atonement" is Isaiah 53:5. This verse speaks in a very detailed way about the coming of Christ who would die on a cross for our sins, and we know that the crucifixion happened just how it was predicted. Look at the words as you read. "But He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. "Note the replacement. Here again we see Christ paid the price for us!We could not have paid the price for our own sins. Or if we did, we would have just been punished and cast into Hell for eternity. But Christ took the initiative to come to earth in the form of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to pay the price for our sins. And because He did this for us, we now have the opportunity to not only have forgiveness of our sins, but also to spend an eternity with Him for this to become a reality, we must put our faith in what Christ did on the cross. We can not save ourselves; need a replacement.How to work together God's sovereignty and man's free will in salvation?Question: "How do they work together God's sovereignty and man's free will in salvation?" Answer:It is impossible for us to fully understand the relationship between God's sovereignty and man's free will. Only God really knows how these two factors work together.Scripture is clear in that God knows who will be saved (Romans 8:29, 1 Peter 1:2). Ephesians 1:4 tells us that God "chose us in Him before the foundation of the world ..." The Bible repeatedly describes believers as the "chosen" (Romans 8:33, 11:5, Ephesians 1:11; Colossians 3:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:2, 2:9) and "elect" (Matthew 24:22, 31, Mark 13:20, 27, Romans 11:7, 1 Timothy 5:21 , 2 Timothy 2:10, Titus 1:1, 1 Peter 1:1). The fact that believers are predestined (Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:5, 11) and elect (Romans 9:11, 11:28; 2 Peter 1:10) to salvation, is clearly established.The Bible also says that we have freedom of choice - all you have to do is believe in Jesus Christ and be saved (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10). God knows who will be saved, God chooses those who will be saved, and we must choose Christ to be saved. How is it that these three factors work together? It is impossible for a finite mind like ours to understand it (Romans 11:33-36). Our responsibility is to carry the gospel to all the world (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8). We must stop the foreknowledge, election and predestination to God and simply be obedient in sharing the gospel.How I can be sure of my salvation?Question: "How I can be sure of my salvation?" Answer:How can you be sure to be safe? Consider 1 John 5:11-13 "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life; and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; who has not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. "Who is who has the Son? Those who have believed in Him and have received (John 1:12). If you have Jesus, you have life. Eternal Life; not temporary, but eternal.God wants us to have assurance of our salvation. We can not live our Christian lives wondering and worrying every day about whether or not we are truly saved. This is why the Bible makes it so clear plan of salvation. "... Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved ..." (John 3:16, Acts 16:31) Do you believe Jesus is the Savior, that He died to pay the penalty for your sins? (Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21) Are you trusting in Him alone for your salvation? If your answer is yes, then you are saved! Security means "put beyond all doubt." By believing the Word of God from the heart, can "put beyond doubt" the fact and reality of your eternal salvation.Jesus himself says this about those who believe in Him: "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand "Again, this gives more emphasis to the" eternal "Eternal life is just that -.. Eternal. No one, not even yourself, you can take away this gift of God in Christ.Memorize these passages. We keep God's Word in our hearts not sin against Him (Psalm 119:11), and this includes the doubt. Rejoice in what God's Word says: By doing that instead of doubt, we can live with confidence! We can be assured of Christ's own Word, the fact that our salvation will never be in doubt. Our security is based on God's love for us through Jesus Christ. Jude 24 and 25 says, "He who is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. "

Is eternal security a license to sin?Question: "Is eternal security a license to sin?" Answer:The most frequent use of the doctrine of eternal security objection is that it supposedly promotes the idea that Christians can live as they please and still be saved. While this is "technically" true, this is not the "essence" of eternal security. A person who has truly accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior "can" live a sinful life; but "will not". We must make a distinction between how a Christian should live and what should a person do to receive salvation.The Bible is widely clear that salvation is by grace alone, only through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6). A person is saved by faith and faith alone. When a person truly believes in Jesus Christ, she is saved and secured in that salvation. Salvation is not gained by faith and then maintained by works. The apostle Paul addresses this point you in Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? "If we are saved by faith, our salvation is also maintained and secured by faith. We can not earn our own salvation. Therefore, we can not earn our salvation maintenance. It is God who holds our salvation (Jude verse 24). It is the hand of God that sustains us firmly bound. (John 10:28-29). Nothing can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).Any denial of eternal security is, in essence, a belief that we must maintain our own salvation by our good works. This is totally contrary to salvation by grace. We are saved by the merits of Christ, not our own (Romans 4:3-8). Stating that we should obey the Word of God and live a holy life to maintain our salvation, is equal to say that Jesus' death was not sufficient to pay the penalty for our sins. The death of Jesus was quite enough to pay for all our sins - past, present and future, pre-salvation and post-salvation (Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21).So with all that said, does this mean that a Christian can live the way they please and still be saved? This essentially is a hypothetical question, because the Bible clearly states that a true Christian will not live "in the way he pleases." Christians are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). Christians are the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), not works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). 1 John 3:6-9 clearly states that a true Christian will not live in sin. In response to the accusation that grace promotes sin, the apostle Paul says, "What shall we say? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? In any way. We who died to sin, how can we live in it? (Romans 6:1-2).Eternal security is not a "license" to sin. Rather it is the security of knowing that God's love is guaranteed to those who trust in Christ. Knowing and understanding the tremendous gift of God in salvation, leads to the opposite of a "license" to sin. How could anyone, knowing that Jesus Christ paid the price for us to live a life of sin? (Romans 6:15-23) How could someone who understood and guaranteed unconditional love of God for those who believe, take that love and throw it back into the face of God? Such a person would show, not eternal security that has been given is a license to sin, but rather that the person has not truly experienced salvation through Jesus Christ. "No one who lives in Him sinneth."Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?Question: "Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?" Answer:God required the sacrifice of animals, so that the human race could be forgiven for their sins (Leviticus 4:35, 5:10). For starters, animal sacrifice is an important theme found throughout Scripture. When Adam and Eve sinned, animals were sacrificed to God to provide clothing for them (Genesis 3:21). Cain and Abel offered sacrifices to the Lord. The Cain were not accepted because he offered fruit, while Abel was accepted because it offered the "firstlings of his flock" (Genesis 4:4-5). After ceded the flood, Noah sacrificed animals to God. This sacrifice of Noah was a pleasing odor to the Lord (Genesis 8:20-21). God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obeyed God, but just as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, God intervened and provided a ram to die instead of Isaac (Genesis 22:10-13).The sacrificial system reaches its climax with the nation of Israel. God commanded the nation run many different sacrifices. According to Leviticus 1:1-4, must follow a certain procedure. First, the animal had to be without blemish. Then the person who offered the sacrifice had to identify with the animal. Then the person offering the animal had to inflict death. When I was done in faith, this sacrifice provided forgiveness of sins. Another sacrifice called the Day of Atonement described in Leviticus 16, showed forgiveness and remission of sin. The high priest was to take two goats as a sin offering. One of the goats was sacrificed to atone for the sin of the people of Israel (Leviticus 16:15), while the other goat was born and released into the wilderness (Leviticus 16:20-22). The sin offering commentary forgiveness, while the other goat provided the remission of sin.So why not now offer animal sacrifices? Animal sacrifices have ended because Jesus Christ was the ultimate sacrifice. John the Baptist recognized this when he saw Jesus for the first time. "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). You're probably wondering why animals? What harm is done? That's the point in that since animals do not do wrong, they died rather than executing the sacrifice. Jesus Christ never committed sin, but gave himself willingly to die for the sins of mankind (1 Timothy 2:6). Many people call "substitution" to the idea of ​​dying in someone else's place. Jesus Christ took our sin upon Himself and died in our place. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "He who knew no sin was made sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" ​​Through faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross, the individual can receive forgiveness.In short, animal sacrifices were commanded by God, so that the individual could experience forgiveness of their sins. The animal served as substitute-that is, the animal died in the sinner's place. Animal sacrifices ceased with Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was the last substitute sacrifice and now is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). Animal sacrifices foreshadowed Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. The only basis on which an animal sacrifice could provide forgiveness of sins, is the fact that Christ would sacrifice Himself for our sins, providing the forgiveness that animal sacrifices could only illustrate and predict.If our salvation is eternally secure, why does the Bible warn so strongly against apostasy?Question: "If our salvation is eternally secure, why does the Bible warn so strongly against apostasy?" Answer:The reason why the Bible warns us so strongly against apostasy is that true conversion is measured by the visible fruit. When John the Baptist was baptizing people in the Jordan River, he warned those who thought they were righteous, "Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance" (Matthew 3:7-8). Jesus warned those who were listening as he preached the Sermon on the Mount that every tree is known by its fruit (Matthew 7:16), and every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 7: 19).The purpose behind these warnings is the opposite of what some people call "easy belief." In other words, following Jesus is more than saying you're a Christian. Anyone can say that Christ is their Savior, but those who are truly saved will bear visible fruit. Now, one may ask, "What do you mean by fruit?" The clearest example of Christian fruit is found in Galatians 5:22-23 where Paul describes the fruit of the (Holy) Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. There are other types of Christian fruit (such as prayer, winning souls for Christ, etc..), But this list provides us with a good overview of Christian attitudes. True believers manifest these attitudes in their lives increasingly, as they progress in their Christian walk (2 Peter 1:5-8).True disciples are those that bear fruit, who are assured of eternal security, and they will persevere to the end. There are many Scriptures that said this. Romans 8:29-30 traces the "Golden Chain" of salvation, saying that those who were foreknown by God were predestined, called, justified, and glorified-no link lost along the way. Philippians 1:6 tells us that the work God began in us, He will also finish. Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches that God has sealed us with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our inheritance until we possess. John 10:29 says that no one can take God's sheep of His hand. There are many other scriptures that say the same thing-the true believers are eternally secure in their salvation.The passages that warn against apostasy serve two main purposes. First, they exhort true believers to make their "calling and election." Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13:5 to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. If true believers are followers of Jesus Christ to bear fruit, then we should be able to see the evidence of salvation. Christians bear fruit in varying degrees, based on their level of obedience and spiritual gifts, but all Christians bear fruit; and we see evidence of this through a self-examination.Now, there will be periods in the Christian life, when there is no visible result. These would be times of sin and disobedience. What happens during these times of prolonged disobedience is that God takes away the assurance of our salvation. Note that He takes us salvation, but her safety. This is why David prayed in Psalm 51, which will return the "joy of his salvation" (Psalm 51:12). We lose the joy of our salvation when we live in sin. That is why we must examine ourselves. When a true Christian examines himself and sees no recent fruit, this should lead to serious repentance and return to God.The second main reason for the passages on apostasy is to draw apostates. An apostate is someone who abandons his religious faith. The Bible clearly teaches that apostates are people who make professions of faith in Jesus Christ, but never genuinely received as Savior. Matthew 13:1-9 (the Parable of the Sower) illustrates this point perfectly. In the parable of a sower sowing seed on four types of soil: in hard soil, rocky, weed-choked soil and land recently hackneyed. These lands represent four types of responses to the Gospel. The first one is pure rejection, while the other three represent various levels of acceptance. The rocky soil and weed-choked represent people who initially respond favorably to the gospel, but when persecution (rocky ground), or the cares of the world overwhelm (weed-choked soil) comes, those people away. Jesus makes it clear with these two types of responses, although initially accepted it, never produced any fruit. Again, Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount, "Not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven ..." (Matthew 7:21)It may seem unusual that the Bible warns against apostasy, while saying that a true believer will never apostatize. But this is what Scripture says. 1 John 2:19 specifically states that those who apostatize show that were never true believers. Therefore, the biblical warnings against apostasy, should be a warning to those who profess to be "on faith" without having actually received. Scriptures such as Hebrews 6:4-6 and Hebrews 10:26-29 are warnings for "called believers" whom God rejects. Are rejected not because they have lost faith, but by the fact that God never knew them.There are many people who are willing to identify with Jesus. Who does not want blessings and eternal life? However, Jesus warns us to count the cost of discipleship (Luke 9:23-26, 14:25-33). True believers have calculated these costs, while not apostates. Apostates are people who, when they leave the faith, give evidence that in the first place were never saved (1 John 2:19). Apostasy is not the loss of salvation, but rather a demonstration that never really had salvation.What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?Question: "What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?" Answer:Many understand the term "repentance" as "turning from sin". This is not the biblical definition of repentance. In the Bible, the word "repent" means "to change your mind." The Bible also tells us that true repentance will result in a change in behavior (Luke 3:8-14, Acts 3:19). Acts 26:20 states, "...... but declared, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance." Total biblical definition of repentance is a change in mentality, even resulting in a change actions and attitudes.What then is the connection between repentance and salvation? The Book of Acts seems to especially focus on repentance in relation to salvation. (Acts 2:38, 3:19, 11:18, 17:30, 20:21; 26:20). Repentance, related to salvation, is to change your mind about Jesus Christ. In Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), he concludes with a call for people to repent (Acts 2:38). Repent of what? Peter is calling the people who rejected Jesus (Acts 2:36), to change their mind about him, to recognize that He is truly "Lord and Christ" (Acts 2:36). Peter is exhorting people to change their mindset from rejection of Christ as the Messiah, to faith in Him as Messiah and Savior.Repentance and faith can be understood as "two sides of the same coin." It is impossible to put your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior without first changing your mind about who He is and what He has done. Either a stubborn refusal to repent, repent of ignorance or disinterest - is a change in mindset. Biblical repentance in relation to salvation, is changing your mind from rejection of Christ to faith in Christ.It is crucially important that we understand that repentance is not a work we do to earn salvation. No one can repent and come to God unless God draws that person to Himself (John 6:44). Acts 5:31 and 11:17 indicate that repentance is something God gives - only possible by His grace. No one can repent unless God grants repentance. All salvation, including repentance and faith, is the result of approaching God, opening our eyes and our hearts changing. The patience of God leads us to repentance (2 Peter 3:9), as does His kindness (Romans 2:4).While repentance is not a work that earns salvation, repentance unto salvation results in the works. It's true and totally impossible to change your mind without causing a change in your actions. In the Bible, repentance results in a change of behavior. This is why John the Baptist called people with these words, "Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance." (Matthew 3:8). A person who has truly repented of rejecting Christ and faith in Christ, it will be evident by a change in your life (2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:19-23, James 2:14-26). Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is to change your mind about Jesus Christ and turn to God in faith for salvation (Acts 3:19). Turning from sin is not the definition of repentance, but it is one of the results of genuine faith from repentance concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.

Is baptism is necessary for salvation? What is baptismal regeneration?Question: "Baptism is necessary for salvation What is baptismal regeneration?" Answer:Baptismal regeneration is the belief that a person must be baptized to be saved. Our argument is that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but firmly reject that baptism is required for salvation. We firmly believe that every Christian should be baptized by immersion. Baptism illustrates a believer's identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Romans 6:3-4 says, "Do you not know that all who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. "Action to be submerged in water, illustrating the buried be with Christ. The action out of the water, illustrates Christ's resurrection.Anything you add to faith in Jesus Christ as a requirement for salvation is a works-based salvation. The add ANYTHING to the Gospel, that is, Jesus' death on the cross was not enough to purchase our salvation. To say that we must be baptized to be saved, ie we add our own good works and obedience to Christ's death, to make it sufficient for salvation. Only the death of Jesus paid for our sins (Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus' payment for our sins is awarded to our "account" by faith alone (John 3:16, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9). Therefore, baptism is an important step of obedience after salvation, but can not be a requirement for salvation.Yes, there are some verses that seem to indicate that baptism is a necessary requirement for salvation. However, since the Bible tells us so clearly that salvation is received by faith (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5), must have a different interpretation of those verses. Scripture does not contradict Scripture. In biblical times, a person who became a religion to another was often baptized to identify conversion. Baptism was the means by which a decision is made public. Those who refused to be baptized was said that they really did not believe. So, in the minds of the apostles and the first disciples, the idea of ​​a baptized believer was not unprecedented. When a person claimed to believe in Christ, and yet ashamed to proclaim their faith in public, indicated that he had no real faith.If baptism is necessary for salvation, why Paul would have said, "I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius" (1 Corinthians 1:14)? Why have said, "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not with wisdom of words, lest they made void the cross of Christ. "(1 Corinthians 1:17)? It is possible that in this passage, Paul is arguing against the divisions that plagued the Corinthian church. However, how could Paul said, "I thank God that I baptized none of you ..." or "For Christ sent me not to baptize ..." if baptism is necessary for salvation? If baptism is necessary for salvation, Paul would literally said, "I am thankful that you were not saved ..." and "For Christ sent to save me ..." That would have been an incredibly ridiculous statement by Paul. Moreover, when Paul gives detailed summary of what he considers the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-8), why omitted to mention baptism? If baptism is a requirement for salvation, how can any Gospel presentation stop mentioning it?Baptismal regeneration is not a biblical concept. Baptism does not save from sin, but a bad conscience. Peter clearly teaches that baptism was not a ceremonial act of physical purification, but the test of a good conscience toward God. Baptism is a symbol of what has already occurred in the heart and life of one who has trusted in Christ as Savior (Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12). To make perfectly clear the source of salvation, Peter adds, "... by the resurrection of Jesus Christ ..." (1 Peter 1:3). Baptism is an important step of obedience that should make every Christian. Baptism can not be a requirement for salvation. On these criteria, is an attack on the sufficiency of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?Question: "What is salvation What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?" Answer:Salvation is deliverance from danger or suffering. Saving is free or protected. The word contains the idea of ​​victory, health, or preservation. Sometimes, the Bible uses the words "saved" or "salvation" to refer to something temporal, physical deliverance, such as Paul's release from prison (Philippians 1:19).Most often, the word salvation means eternal spiritual liberation. When Paul told the Philippian jailer what he must do to be saved, he was referring to the eternal destiny of the jailer (Acts 16:30-31). Jesus equates being saved with the entrance into the kingdom of God (Matthew 19:24-25).What we are saved? In the Christian doctrine of salvation, we are saved from "wrath"; that is, God's judgment of sin (Romans 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9). Our sin has separated us from God, and the consequence of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Biblical salvation refers to our deliverance from the consequences of sin, and therefore involves the remission of sin.Who makes salvation? Only God can remove sin and free us from the wages of sin (2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:5).How does God save? In the Christian doctrine of salvation, God has rescued us through Christ (John 3:17). Specifically, it was the death of Jesus on the cross and His subsequent resurrection that achieved our salvation (Romans 5:10, Ephesians 1:7). Scripture is clear that salvation is the gracious, undeserved gift of God (Ephesians 2:5, 8) which is available only through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).How do we receive salvation? We are saved by faith. First, we must hear the gospel-the good news about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:13). Next, we must believe-fully trust the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16). This includes repentance, a change of mind about sin and Christ (Acts 3:19) and confess the Name of the Lord (Romans 10:9-10).A definition of the Christian doctrine of salvation is: "The eternal spiritual freedom that God gives to those who accept His conditions of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus." Salvation is achieved only through Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:12), and depends only on God for provision, assurance and security.Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?Question: "Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?" Answer:The resurrection of Jesus Christ is important for many reasons. First, testifies to the immense power of God. Belief in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over him, then he has the power to raise the dead. If he has no such power, He is not a God worthy of our faith and worship. Only He who created life can resurrect after death. Only He can reverse the atrocity that is death itself, and only He can remove the sting that is death and give victory over the grave. In the resurrection of Jesus from the grave, God reminds us of His absolute sovereignty over life and death.Second, the resurrection of Jesus is a testimony to the resurrection of human beings, which is a basic tenet of the Christian faith. Unlike all other religions, only Christianity has a founder who transcended death and who promised that His followers would do the same. All other (false) religions were founded by men and prophets, whose end was the grave. As Christians, we are comforted in the fact that our God became man, died for our sins, died and was resurrected on the third day. The grave could not hold. He lives and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven. The Living Church has a living Head.In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul explains in detail the importance of the resurrection of Christ. Some in Corinth did not believe in the resurrection of the dead, and in this chapter, Paul gives six disastrous consequences if there is no resurrection; 1) It would be pointless to preach Christ (v.14); 2) Faith in Christ is vain (v. 14); 3) all witnesses and preachers of the resurrection would be liars (v. 15); 4) no one would be redeemed from sin (v. 17); 5) All believers who came before us, would have perished (v. 18); and 6) Christians would be the most worthy of pity people in the world (v. 19). But Christ, yes, he rose from the dead and "the firstfruits of them that slept they did." (V. 20), ensuring that it will continue in the resurrection.The inspired Word of God guarantees the resurrection of believers when Jesus Christ comes for His Body (the Church) in the Rapture. Such hope and security comes at a great triumphant song as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your sting? Where, O death, is your victory? "How do these verses describe the importance of the resurrection? Paul answers, "... knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." (V. 58). He reminds us that knowing that we will be resurrected to a new life, and dangers we face persecution for Christ's sake, such as He suffered (vv. 29-31), and like thousands of martyrs through history, who willingly changed their earthly lives for eternal life through the resurrection.The Resurrection is a triumphant and glorious victory for every believer in Jesus Christ, who died, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. And He will come again! The dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain and live for His coming, we will be transformed and receive new glorified bodies (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important? Because it proves that God accepted Jesus' sacrifice on our behalf. Check that God has the power to raise the dead. It ensures that those who believe in Christ will not stay dead, but who will be resurrected to eternal life. That is our blessed hope!What is justification?Question: "What is justification?" Answer:Briefly justify is to declare righteous; make one right with God. Justification is God declaring righteous those who receive Christ, based on the righteousness of Christ is imputed to the account of those who receive it. Although justification, as a principle, is throughout Scripture, the most important passage describing the justification in relation to believers is Romans 3:21-26:"But now, apart from law, has the righteousness of God manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe in Him there is no difference, for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness, because you have overlooked in your patience, past sins, to demonstrate at this time his righteousness, that He might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. "We are justified, declared righteous, at the time of our salvation. Justification does not make us righteous, but rather states our justification. Our justification comes from placing our faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice covers our sin, allowing through it, God sees us as perfect and blameless. Because we as believers in Christ, God sees Christ's own righteousness when we look at. This satisfies the demands of God's perfection; so in this way, He declares us righteous - He justifies us.Romans 5:18-19 sums it up well: "Therefore as by the offense of one judgment came to all men, even so by the righteousness of one judgment came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. "Why is it so important to justify this statement? "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1). That is the justification that God's peace can reign in our lives. That is the FACT of justification, that believers may have the assurance of salvation. FACT is the justification, which allows God to start the process of sanctification - the process of coming true God in us what we already are positionally.What happens to babies and young children when they die? Where do I find in the Bible, the age of consciousness?Question: "What happens to babies and young children when they die Where do I find in the Bible, the age of accountability?" Answer:The Bible tells us that if a baby or child has not committed personal sin, all people, including infants and children, are guilty before God, by heredity and imputation of sin. The inheritance of sin is that which is transmitted by our parents. In Psalm 51:5 David wrote, "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me." David recognized that even at conception he was a sinner. The sad fact that infants sometimes die demonstrates that even small are impacted by Adam's sin, since physical and spiritual death were the result of the original sin of Adam.Every person, child or adult, is guilty before God; each person has offended the holiness of God. The only way God can be just and fair at the same time declare a person is when that person has received forgiveness by faith in Christ. Jesus Christ is the only way. John 14:6 records that Jesus, "I am the way, the truth, and the life said; . nobody comes to the Father but through Me "also Peter says in Acts 4:12," Neither is there salvation there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. "Salvation is an individual choice.What happens to babies and children who never reached the ability to make this personal decision? "The age of accountability" is a concept that teaches that those who die before reaching "the age at which they are responsible" are automatically saved by the grace and mercy of God. "The age of accountability" is the belief that God saves all those who die before reaching the ability to make a decision for or against Christ. Thirteen, the age is more commonly referred to as the age of consciousness, based on the Jewish custom that a child becomes an adult at this age. However, the Bible does not provide direct support to the age of 13 years as the age of consciousness. Rather varies from child to child. A child has passed the age of consciousness, once it is able to make a faith decision for or against Christ.With the above in mind, also consider the following; The death of Christ is presented as sufficient for the whole human race. First John 2:2 says that Jesus "... is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only but also for the whole world. "This verse is clear that Jesus' death was sufficient for all sins, not just the sins of those who have specifically come to Him in faith. The fact that Christ's death was sufficient for all sin would allow the possibility of God applied that payment in those who never had the ability to believe.The passage which seems to identify with this, more than any other, is in 2 Samuel 12:21-23. The context of these verses is that King David committed adultery with Bathsheba resulting her pregnant. God sent the prophet Nathan to inform David that his sin, the Lord had decreed the death of the child. David responded to this with lamentation, grief, and prayer for the child. But once the child died, David's lament over. His servants were surprised to hear this. They said to King David, "What is this you have done? For the child was alive, I fasted and wept; and was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. He answered; The child was yet alive, I fasted and wept; Who knows whether God will be gracious to me and let the child live? But now he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back? I go to him, but he shall not return to me. "David's response can be seen as an argument that those who can not believe they are safe in the Lord. David said he could go to the child, but he could not bring the child back with him. Also, and equally important, is that David seems to be comforted by this. In other words, David seemed to be saying that he would see the child again (in heaven) but he could not bring back.Although the Bible leaves open the possibility the problem that God applies Christ's atonement for sin to those who can not believe, is that the Bible does not specifically say that he does this. Therefore, this is an issue for which we should not be inflexible or dogmatic. We can, however, be dogmatic about the fact that God ALWAYS does the right thing.Knowing the love and grace of God, God will apply the death of Christ to those who can not believe, appear to be consistent with His character. It is our opinion that God applies Christ's payment for sin to young children and those who are mentally disabled, because they are not mentally able to understand their sinfulness and their need of the Savior. Of this we are certain, that God is loving, holy, merciful, just and compassionate. Whatever you do, He ALWAYS does what is good and right.Should Christians keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?Question: "Should Christians keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?" Answer:A common question is "What happens if I sin, and then die before having the opportunity to confess that sin to God?" Another common question is, "What happens if I commit a sin, but then forgot, and never remember to confess to God? "Both questions are based on a false assumption. Salvation is not about believers trying to confess and repent of every sin committed before dying. Salvation is not based on whether Christians have confessed and repented of every sin. Yes, we must confess our sins to God as soon as we realize that we have sinned. However, not always need to ask God for forgiveness. When we put our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, ALL our sins are forgiven. Jesus died to pay the penalty for all our sins are forgiven and when, this includes forgiveness for all. (Colossians 1:14, Acts 10:43).What we must do is confess our sins: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9). Please note that this Scripture does not mention asking God for forgiveness. Nowhere in Scripture teaches that believers in Christ ask God for forgiveness. What 1 John 1:9 tells us to do is "confess" our sins to God. The word "confess" means "to agree with." When we confess our sins to God, we agree with God that we did wrong, we have sinned. God forgives us, through confession, on the constant basis of the fact that He is "faithful and just." What is God "faithful and just?" He is faithful to forgive sins, which He had promised to by all those who receive Christ as Savior. He is right to apply Christ's payment for our sins, recognizing that the sins have been atoned for.But 1 John 1:9, indicating that somehow forgiveness depends on us confess our sins to God. How this works if all our sins are forgiven when we receive Christ as Savior? It seems that what the apostle John is describing here is forgiveness "for money." All our sins are forgiven "positionally" when we receive Christ as Savior. This "positional" forgiveness guarantees our salvation and promises us an eternal home in Heaven. When we stand before God after death, God will not deny us entrance into Heaven for our sins. This is the "positional" forgiveness. The concept of forgiveness "for relation" is based on the fact that when we sin, we offend God and grieve His Spirit (Ephesians 4:30). Although God has already forgiven all the sins we have committed, yet this results in a blockage or obstacle in our relationship with God. A young man sins against his father is not thrown out of the family. A godly father forgive your child unconditionally. At the same time, a good relationship between father and son can not be achieved until the relationship is restored. This can only happen when the child confesses his mistakes to his father, and apologizes. This is why we confess our sins to God ... not to keep our salvation, but to return to the intimate relationship with the God who loves us and has already forgiven us.

Can a Christian lose salvation?Question: "Can a Christian lose salvation?" Answer:Before this question is answered, it must be defined the term "Christian." A "Christian" is not a person who has said a prayer, or come forward, or who grew up in a Christian family. While each of these things can be part of the Christian experience, are not they who "makes" a Christian. A Christian is a person who has received Jesus Christ by faith and have fully trusted Him as only and sufficient Savior (John 3:16, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9).So, with this definition in mind, can a Christian lose salvation? Perhaps the best way to answer this important and crucial question is to examine what the Bible says occurs at salvation, and then study what losing salvation would. Here are some examples:A Christian is a new creature. "Therefore if anyone is in Christ is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, all things are become new "(2 Corinthians 5:17). These verses speak of a person who has become an entirely new creature, as a result of being "in Christ." For a Christian to lose salvation, the new creation would have to be reversed and canceled.A Christian is redeemed. "Knowing that you were ransomed from your futile way of life inherited from your fathers, not with corruptible things, like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot." (1 Peter 1:18-19). The word "redeemed" refers to a purchase has been made, at a price that has been paid. For a Christian to lose salvation, God would have to revoke His purchase you paid for with the precious blood of Christ.A Christian is justified. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1). "Justify" means "to declare righteous." All who receive Jesus Christ as Savior are "declared righteous" by God. For a Christian to lose salvation, God would have to go back on what was said in His Word and retract what he previously said.A Christian is promised eternal life. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16). Eternal life is a promise of life forever in Heaven with God. God makes this promise - "Believe, and you will have eternal life." For a Christian to lose salvation, eternal life would have to be removed. If a Christian is promised to live forever, then how can God break this promise, taking the eternal life?A Christian is guaranteed glorification. "And those He predestined, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. "(Romans 8:30). As we learned in Romans 5:1, justification is declared at the moment of faith in Christ. According to Romans 8:30, glorification is guaranteed for all those whom God justifies. Glorification refers to a Christian receiving a perfect glorified body in Heaven. If a Christian could lose salvation, then Romans 8:30 would be a mistake, because God could not guarantee glorification for all those He predestined, called, and justified.Could be shared many more illustrations of what happens in salvation. However, even these few make it abundantly clear that a Christian can not lose salvation. Most, but everything that the Bible says happens when a person receives Jesus Christ as Savior would be invalidated if salvation could be lost. Salvation can not be reversed. A Christian can not be uncreated as a new creature. Redemption can not be undone. Eternal life can not be lost and still be considered eternal. If a Christian to lose salvation, God would have to take His Word and change your mind - two things that Scripture tells us that God never does.The most common of the belief that a Christian can not lose salvation are objections; (1) what about those who are Christians and continually live an immoral life? - And - (2) what about those who are Christians, but then reject faith and deny Christ? The problem with these two objections is the assumption that they are "Christians" (1) The Bible declares that a true Christian no longer continue living an immoral life (1 John 3:6). (2) The Bible declares that someone who is separated from faith, shows that it was never really a Christian (1 John 2:19).No, a Christian can not lose salvation. Nothing can separate a Christian from God's love (Romans 8:38-39). Nothing can snatch a Christian from God's hand (John 10:28-29). God wants and has the power to guarantee and maintain the salvation He has given us. Jude 24-25 says, "He who is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. "What is Christian reconciliation? Why we need to be reconciled to God?Question: "What is Christian reconciliation Why we need to be reconciled to God?" Answer:Imagine two friends having a fight or argument. The good relationship we once enjoyed is strained to the breaking point. They stop talking; communication is considered too uncomfortable. Friends gradually become strangers. Such alienation can only be reversed by reconciliation. Be reconciled is to be restored to friendship or harmony. When two old friends resolve their differences and restore their relationship, reconciliation has occurred. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 says, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting men their sins, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. "The Bible says that Christ reconciled us to God (Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18, Colossians 1:20-21). Simply needing reconciliation means that our relationship with God was broken. Since God is holy, we are to blame. Our sin away from Him Romans 5:10 says that we were enemies of God: "For if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life."When Christ died on the cross, He satisfied God's judgment and enabled the enemies of God find peace with Him Our "reconciliation" with God, then, comprises the exercise of His grace and forgiveness of our sin. The result of the sacrifice of Jesus is that our relationship has changed from enmity to friendship. "I no longer call you servants ... but I have called you friends." (John 15:15) The Christian reconciliation is a glorious truth! Were God's enemies, but now we are friends. We were in a state of condemnation for our sins, but we are now forgiven. We were at war with God, but now we have the peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1).What does the Christian redemption?Question: "What does the Christian redemption?" Answer:All need of redemption. Our natural condition was characterized by guilt: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Redemption of Christ has freed us from guilt: "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. "The benefits of redemption include eternal life (Revelation 5:9-10), forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7), justification (Romans 5:17), freedom from the curse of the law (Galatians 3: 13), adoption into God's family (Galatians 4:5), deliverance from the bondage of sin (Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 1:14-18), peace with God (Colossians 1:18-20) and the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). So be redeemed is to be forgiven, sanctified, justified, blessed, freed and adopted reconciled. (See also Psalm 130:7-8, Luke 2:38, and Acts 20:28).The word redeem means "to buy." The term was used specifically with reference to the payment of the freedom of a slave. The application of this term to Christ's death on the cross, it means exactly that. If we are "redeemed," then our prior condition was slavery. God has paid for our freedom, and we are no longer under the bondage of sin or the law of the Old Testament. This metaphorical use of redemption is the teaching of Galatians 3:13; and 4:5.The word redemption is related to the Christian concept of redemption. Jesus paid the price for our deliverance from sin (Matthew 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:6). His death was offered to change our lives. In fact, Scripture clearly says that redemption is only possible "through His blood" (that is, by His death), Colossians 1:14.The streets of heaven will be full of ex-captives, who by any own merit, are forgiven and free. Slaves of sin are converted into saints. No wonder they sing a new song, a song of praise to the Redeemer who was slain (Revelation 5:9). We were slaves of sin, condemned to eternal separation from God. Jesus paid the price to redeem us, resulting in our deliverance from the bondage of sin and our rescue from the eternal consequences of that sin.Is it possible that a person's name be blotted out of the Book of Life?Question: "Is it possible that a person's name be blotted out of the Book of Life?" Answer:Revelation 22:19 says, "And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city and from the things which are written in this book." This verse generally part of the debate concerning the eternal security. Revelation 22:19? Means that, after a person's name is written in the Book of Life of the Lamb, it may be deleted at some point in the future? In other words can a Christian lose his salvation?First, Scripture is clear that the security of a true believer is kept by the power of God, sealed for the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30), and all those whom the Father has given the Son He will not lose any (John 6:39). The Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed, "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. "(John 10:28-29). Salvation is God's work, not ours (Titus 3:5), and it is His power that keeps us.If "no" to that Revelation 22:19 refers were not believers, then who are they? In other words, who might want to add or remove words from the Bible? It is likely that this alteration of the Word of God would be made, not true believers, but only by those who profess to be Christians, and who assume that their names are in the Book of Life. Generally speaking, the two main groups that traditionally have altered the Apocalypse are the pseudo-Christian sects, and those that rely on very liberal theological beliefs. Many cults and liberal theologians proclaim the name of Christ as their own, but they are not born again - that is the ultimate biblical term for a Christian.The Bible cites several examples of those who thought they were believers, but whose profession proved to be false. In John 15, Jesus refers to them as branches that abide in Him, the true vine, and therefore do not produce any fruit. We know they are false because "by their fruits ye shall know them." (Matthew 7:16, 20). True disciples will exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit dwelling in them (Galatians 5:22). In 2 Peter 2:22, false teachers are like dogs returning to their vomit and as the "washed sow returns to wallowing in the mire." Dry Branch, dog, and pig, are all symbols of those who profess salvation but have nothing but their own righteousness to lean, not the righteousness of Christ which is what really saved.It is difficult for those who have repented of their sins and born again, willing to alter the Word of God this way - by adding or removing it. Of course, we recognize that good people have had honest differences in the area of ​​textual criticism. But it can be demonstrated that both sectarian and liberal, have repeatedly done both - "add" and "remove" for. Therefore, we can understand God's warning in Revelation 22:19 this way: anyone handling this crucial message, you find that God did not write his name in the Book of Life, shall be denied access to the Holy City, and forfeit any expectation of good things He promises to His saints in this book.From a purely logical point of view, why a sovereign and omniscient God - who knows from the beginning what will happen (Isaiah 46:10) - write a name in the book of life, knowing that it must be erased when that person apostate and eventually denied the faith? Also, read this warning in the context of the paragraph in which it appears (Revelation 22:6-19), clearly shows that God remains consistent: only those who have taken into account his warnings, have repented and been born again, have every good future expectation in eternity. All others, sadly, have a terrible and terrifying future awaiting them.Revelation 3:5 is another verse that hits this. "He who overcomes .... not blot out his name from the book of life. "the" winner "mentioned in this letter to Sardis is Christian. Compare this with 1 John 5:4: "Whosoever is born of God overcomes the world." And verse 5: "Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? "(See also 1 John 2:13) All believers are" winners "that have been given the victory over sin and unbelief in the world.Some people see in Revelation 3:5 and imagine God ready pen, ready to strike out the name of any Christian who sins. They read here something like: - "If you fail and do not feel like victory, then you will lose your salvation! In fact, erase your name from the Book of Life "- but this is NOT what the verse says. Jesus is giving here a promise, not a warning.Scripture never says that God erases the name of a believer in the Book of Life. There is not even a warning that He is watching! The wonderful promise of Revelation 3:5 Jesus is NOT clear the name of one. Speaking to the "winners" - those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb - Jesus gives His word, that will not erase their names. He says that once a name is there, will stay there forever. This is based on God's faithfulness.The promise of Revelation 3:5 is addressed to believers who are secure in their salvation. In contrast, the warning of Revelation 22:19 is directed to non-believers, who, instead of changing their hearts to God, try to change God's Word at your convenience.

What the Bible says about the conversion on his deathbed?Question: "What does the Bible say about the conversion on his deathbed?" Answer:Conversion to Christ on his deathbed / last minute, more significant in the Bible, is the case of the criminal crucified with Jesus (Luke 23:39-43). Just moments before his death, this criminal had been an unbeliever Trickster of Christ (Matthew 27:44). However, at the last moment, the criminal repented and accepted Jesus as the heavenly King. The Lord gave the blessed promise, "Today you will be with me in paradise.").).Although the history of the criminal on the cross shows that last minute conversions are possible, the Bible warns us to repent now, not wait another moment. John the Baptist said, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 3:2). Jesus gave concerning the need for immediate repentance (Matthew 4:17) identical message.).).The Bible warns us about the brevity of life. "For what is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. "(James 4:14). We are not instructed to consider becoming someday, but to believe today! "If you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." (Hebrews 4:7). None of us knows how much time we have left in this life, or what the circumstances of our death will be. We can die suddenly, so unexpectedly that would prevent a conversion on his deathbed. The only reasonable option is to repent and believe in Jesus Christ today. "In an acceptable time I have heard, and in the day of salvation I helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation. "(2 Corinthians 6:2).What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?Question: "What is sanctification What is the definition of Christian sanctification?" Answer:Jesus had much to say about sanctification in John 17 In verse 16, the Lord says, "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." And this is before His request: "Sanctify them by Your truth. your word is truth. "Sanctification is a state of separation to God. All believers enter this state when they are born of God: "But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption." (1 Corinthians 1:30). This is a final separation, eternally apart for God. It is an intrinsic part of our salvation, our connection to Christ (Hebrews 10:10)Sanctification also relates to the practical experience of this separation in God, being the result of obedience to the Word of God in one's life, and must be sought earnestly for the believer (1 Peter 1:15 and Hebrews 12 : 14). Just as the Lord prayed in John 17, comprising separating the sanctification of believers for the purpose for which they were sent into the world: "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. "(V. 18,19). He himself had been set apart for the purpose for which it was sent, is both the base and the condition of our separation which we are sent (John 10:36). His holiness is the model and the power to ours. The shipment and sanctification are inseparable. For this reason believers are called saints, hagios in Greek. "Sanctified" Whereas previously their behavior testified to their position in the world, separated from God, now its conduct must witness to his standing before God and separation from the world.There's a sense that includes the word "sanctification" in Scripture. Paul prays in 1 Thessalonians 5:23, "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Paul also writes in Colossians 1:5," the hope which is laid up in heaven, whereof ye heard before the true word of the gospel. "Later speaking of Christ himself as" the hope of glory "(Colossians 1:27) and then mentions the fact that hope when he says," When Christ who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. "(Colossians 3:4). This glorified state will be our last separation from sin, the satisfaction in every aspect. "Beloved, now we are children of God, and has not yet been revealed what we shall be; We know that when He appears we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. "(I John 3:2)In short, sanctification is synonymous with holiness, the Greek word for both means "separation." First, a final positional separation in Christ at the time of our salvation. Second, a practical progressive holiness in a believer's life while awaiting the return of Christ. And finally, an eternal separation from sin when we get to heaven.Does God forgive great sins? Will God forgive a murderer?Question: "Does God forgive sins? Great God Forgive a murderer?" Answer:Many people make the mistake of believing that God forgives only "small" sins - such as lying, angry, having impure thoughts - but not forgive "big" sins - such as murder and adultery. This is not true. No sin is so great that God can not forgive. When Jesus died on the cross, He died to pay the penalty for all the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2). When a person puts their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, all sins are forgiven. That includes the past, present, and future - big or small. Jesus died to pay the penalty for all our sins, and once they are forgiven, they are forgiven forever, (Colossians 1:14, Acts 10:43).We are all guilty of sin (Romans 3:23) and deserve eternal punishment (Romans 6:23). Jesus died for us to pay our penalty (Romans 5:8). Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ for salvation is forgiven, no matter who commits sins (John 3:16). Now, it is very likely that a murderer or adulterer still stand serious consequences (legal, relational, etc..) For their bad deeds, much more than someone who was "just" a liar. But the sins of a murderer or an adulterer are totally and permanently forgiven at the time that he (she) believes and puts his faith in Christ.It is big sin which is determining factor here; it's big redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ. If the blood of the Lamb of God without blemish is sufficient to cover all the sins of all the millions of people who have believed in Him, then there can be no limit to the size or type of covering sins. When He said "It is finished," he put an end to sin. What's atonement and satisfaction that was offered by him, a full pardon was obtained, peace was made, and the redemption of all sins was achieved. Salvation is safe, accurate and complete; no longer required, or you may need, or add to it. In addition, the saving work of Christ was done entirely without the aid of man, and can not be undone.If you doubt your salvation, does that mean you're really not safe?Question: "If you doubt your salvation, does that mean you're really not safe?" Answer:We all have occasional doubts. Whether you are in doubt or not, that is not what determines if you are a Christian. Even when a believer is faithless, God is faithful (2 Timothy 2:13). God wants us to be secure and confident of our salvation (Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 5:13). God promises that all who believe in Jesus will be saved (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10). All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). As a result, we deserve death and paragraphs eternity of God (Romans 6:23). But God loved us enough to die in our place, taking upon Himself the punishment we all deserve (Romans 5:8). As a result, all who believe are saved and eternally secure.Sometimes doubt is good. Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13:5, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith." We must prove ourselves to be sure that Jesus is truly our Savior, and the Holy Spirit is truly in us. If He is, then no way we can lose salvation that Christ has won for us (Romans 8:38-39). If not, then maybe the Holy Spirit is convicting us of sin and repentance leading us to be reconciled to God through Christ. The security of our salvation comes from the knowledge that once we are in Christ are eternally secure. But genuine saving faith is evidenced by works (James 2:14-26), and the fruit of the Spirit in us (Galatians 5:22). The lack of this evidence can sometimes be the cause of our doubts.Have you put your faith in Christ? If the answer is yes, then discard your doubts and trust God. If you know Jesus as your Savior, you are saved without a doubt! If the answer is no, then believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved! If you have any questions about salvation, please feel free to ask. Or, visit our Get Eternal Life.To what age can you ask Jesus to be your Savior?Question: "At what age can you ask Jesus to be your Savior?" Answer:Definitely not a specific age is required for salvation. Jesus Himself said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. "(Matthew 19:14). As soon as children are old enough to understand that they have sinned (Romans 3:23), that Jesus died to pay the penalty for their sins (Romans 5:8, 6:23), and that they should put their faith in Jesus for salvation (John 3:16), then you have enough age to be saved.A child does not have to understand all the complex issues that are part of the doctrine of salvation. It is important that parents ensure that their children understand the basics, (as described above), but the promise of Acts 16:31, is equally applicable, whether it be an adult or a child. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."Young children, whether they have been born of believers or not, can be chosen by God, redeemed by the blood of Christ and have the Holy Spirit in their hearts, and so have entrance into heaven. At what point in their lives are aware of these things? This will vary from child to child. Some young children have an especially tender heart, and after hearing that Jesus died for them, they become immediately aware of his sinful nature and are compelled to respond. Other, more blood personalities fail to become aware of this to be much higher. Only the Lord knows the thoughts of the heart, and we trust that He came "to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10) according to His perfect timing and will.

1 Peter 3:21 Does it teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?Question: "1 Peter 3:21 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Answer:As with any verse or isolated passage, we discern what it teaches, first filtering it through what we already know to teach the rest of the Bible on the subject matter. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). Therefore, any interpretation concludes that baptism, or any other actions are necessary for salvation, is a false interpretation. For more information, please read our website on Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?Those who believe that baptism is required for salvation, are quick to point out 1 Peter 3:21 as "proof text," it says, "Baptism doth also now save us." Peter was really saying that the act of baptism is what saves us? If it did so, it would contradict many other passages of Scripture, which clearly show people being saved (as evidenced by receiving the Holy Spirit) before being baptized, or having been baptized at all (like the thief on the cross in Luke 23:39-43). A good example of someone who was saved before being baptized is Cornelius and his household in Acts 10 know that they were saved before being baptized, because they had already received the Holy Spirit as evidence of their salvation (Romans 8:9;. Ephesians 1:13, 1 John 3:24). The evidence of his salvation was the reason that Peter allowed them to be baptized. Countless passages of Scripture clearly teaches that salvation is effected when you believe in the Gospel, at which time he or she is sealed. "In him (Christ) you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise." (Ephesians 1:13).Although fortunately not have to guess what Peter meant in this verse, because it clarifies for us the phrase "not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God." Although Peter is connecting baptism with salvation, is not the act of being baptized is referring to (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh). Being immersed in water, it does nothing more than remove dirt. To which Peter is referring to is representing baptism, which is what saves us (an aspiration of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.) In other words, Peter is simply connecting the baptism faith. Part of getting wet is not what saves; rather it is "the answer of a good conscience toward God," which is represented by baptism that saves us. The aspiration towards God always comes first. First comes the belief and repentance, then baptism to publicly identify with Christ.An excellent explanation of this passage, is exposed by Dr. Kenneth Wuest, author of Word Studies in the Greek New Testament (Word Study New Testament Greek). "It is clear that what is in the mind of the apostle water baptism is not the baptism of the Holy Spirit, because he speaks of the flood waters that saved or saved to those inside the ark, and in this verse , the baptism that saves believers. But he says it only saves as a counterpart. That is, water baptism is the counterpart of the reality of salvation. You can only save as a partner, not reality itself. The Old Testament sacrifices were counterparts of reality, the Lord Jesus Christ. They really saved the believer not only symbolically. No argument here that these sacrifices are analogous to Christian baptism in water. The author is simply using them as an illustration of the use of the word 'partner.'"So water baptism only saves the believer symbolically. The Old Testament Jew was saved before taking the offering. That offering was an outward testimony that he was putting his faith in the Lamb of God, which this sacrifice was a symbol ... Water baptism is the outward testimony of the inner faith of the believer. The person is saved when they put their faith in the Lord Jesus. Water baptism is the visible testimony of his faith and salvation that was given in response to that faith. Peter is careful to inform his readers that he is not teaching baptismal regeneration, that is, a person who submits to baptism is regenerated, for he says, "not the putting away of the filth of the flesh." Baptism, says Pedro not washed the filth of the flesh, either literally, as a bath for the body, or metaphorically, as a cleansing of the soul. No ceremony actually affect consciousness. But he defines terms for salvation, in the words "the answer of a good conscience toward God," and explains how this is done, ie, "by the resurrection of Jesus Christ," in which the believing sinner is identified with Him in the resurrection. "Part of the confusion with this passage comes from the fact that, in many ways, the purpose of baptism as a public declaration of one's faith in Christ and identification with Him, has been replaced by "make a decision for Christ" or "saying the sinner's prayer." Baptism has been relegated to something that is done later. But for Peter, or any other Christian in the first century, the idea that a person confess Christ as Savior and not be baptized as soon as possible, it would have been unheard of. It is therefore not surprising that Peter had been so closely connected baptism with salvation. But Peter explains in this verse, which is not the ritual itself that saves, but the fact that we are united with Christ in His resurrection through faith, "the answer of a good conscience toward God, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. "(1 Peter 3:21).Therefore, Peter says that baptism saves us, is one that is preceded by faith in the atoning sacrifice of Christ, who justifies the ungodly sinner (Romans 3:25-26, 4:5). Baptism is the outward sign of what God has done "by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit." (Titus 3:5).Acts 2:38 Do you teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?Question: "Acts 2:38 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Answer:Acts 2:38, "And Peter said to them. Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (NKJV) As with any verse or passage isolated , discern what it teaches, first by filtering through all that the Bible teaches on the subject. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). So, any interpretation concludes that baptism, or any other actions are necessary for salvation, is a false interpretation. For more information, please read our website on Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?Why, then, some conclude that we must be baptized to be saved? Often the discussion about whether or not this passage teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation, focuses on the Greek word eis, translated "for" in this passage. Those who hold the belief that baptism is required for salvation, are quick to point out this verse and the fact that it says "and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins," (Acts 2 38) assuming that the word translated "for" in this verse means However, both Greek and Spanish, there are many possible uses of the word "to get." "to."For example, when one says "Take two aspirin for your headache," obviously does not mean "take two aspirin to get your headache," but means "take two aspirin because I have a pain head. "There are three possible meanings of the word" to "may fit the context of Acts 2:38. 1). "To be, become, get, keep, maintain, etc.." 2). "Because, or as a result of" and 3). "About." Since none of the three meanings can fit the context of this passage, it is necessary to study, in order to determine which is correct.We need to begin by looking to the past in the original language and meaning of the Greek word eis. This is a common Greek word (it is used 1,774 times in the New Testament), which is translated in many different ways. Like the Spanish word "to," can have many different meanings. So again, we see at least two or three possible meanings of the passage, one that would seem to support that baptism is necessary for salvation and others would not. While both meanings of the Greek word eis are seen in various passages of Scripture, notable Greek scholars such as AT Robertson and JR Mantey have maintained that the Greek preposition eis in Acts 2:38 should be translated "because of" or "given," and not "to" or "for the purpose of."An example of how this preposition is used in other parts of Scripture, is seen in Matthew 12:41, where the word eis communicates the "result" of the action. In this case, we say that the men of Nineveh "repented at the preaching of Jonah." (The word translated "a" is the same Greek word eis). It is clear that the meaning of this passage is that they repented "because" or "as a result of" the preaching of Jonah. Likewise, it would be possible that Acts 2:38 is really communicating the fact that they should be baptized "as a result of" or "because" they already had believed and in doing so had already received forgiveness of their sins (John 1:12, 3:14-18, 5:24, 11:25-26, Acts 10:43, 13:39; 16:31; 26:18, Romans 10:9, and Ephesians 1:12 - 14). This interpretation of the passage, is also consistent with the recorded message within two sermons of Peter unbelievers, where he associated with the forgiveness of sins and repent the act of putting faith in Christ, without even mentioning baptism (Acts 3:17-26, 4:8-12).In addition to Acts 2:38, three other verses where the Greek word eis is used in conjunction with the word "baptize" or "baptism." First of these is Matthew 3:11, "I baptize you with water for repentance. "It is clear that the Greek word eis can not mean" to obtain or achieve "in this passage. They were not baptized "to obtain repentance," but who were baptized "because they had repented." Second passage is Romans 6:3, where we have the phrase "baptized into (eis) His death." Again this fits meaning "because of" or "about." the third and final passage is 1 Corinthians 10:2, "and everyone in (eis) Moses were baptized in the cloud and in the sea." Again eis can not mean " to achieve "in this passage, because the Israelites were not baptized in order to achieve that Moses was their leader, but because he was their leader and brought them out of Egypt. If one is consistent with the way the preposition eis is used in connection with baptism, we must conclude that Acts 2:38 is referring actually to be baptized "because" they had received the forgiveness of their sins. Some other verses where the Greek preposition eis not mean "to obtain or achieve" are Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 19:3; 1 Corinthians 1:15; and 12:13.Regarding this verse and the preposition eis, grammatical evidence is clear that while both views are correct on this verse in context and the range of possible meanings of the passage, most evidence favors the definition of the word "for" and "because of" or "about" not "to obtain." Therefore, Acts 2:38, when interpreted correctly, does not teach that baptism is required for salvation.In addition to the precise meaning of the preposition translated "for" in this passage, there is another grammatical aspect of this verse should be carefully considered - the exchange of second and third person pronouns and verb in the passage. For example, in the order of Peter to repent and be baptized, the Greek verb translated "repent" is in the second person plural, while the verb "baptized thirst" is third person singular. When you couple this with the fact that the pronoun "your" in the phrase "forgiveness of sins" is also in the second person plural, we see that it has made a significant difference. The result of this change in the second person plural to third person singular and back seem to connect with the phrase "forgiveness of sins" directly with the command to "repent." Therefore, taking into account the change of person and plurality, essentially what we have is: "All of you (plural) repent for the forgiveness of your (plural) sins, and let each (singular) of you be baptized (singular)." Or to put it more clearly: " All of you repent for the forgiveness of all their sins, and each of you be baptized. "Another mistake made by those who believe that Acts 2:38 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation, is what is sometimes called the fallacy of negative inference. In short, this is the idea that, just because a statement is true, we can not assume that all negations of that statement are automatically true. In other words, just because Acts 2:38 says, "Repent and be baptized .... For the forgiveness of your sins ... the gift of the Holy Spirit, "does not mean that if one repents and is not baptized will not receive forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit.There is an important difference between a condition of salvation and a requirement for salvation. The Bible is clear that believe, is both a condition as a requirement, but the same can not be said of baptism. The Bible says that if a man is not baptized, then it is not safe. If that were true, Jesus would never have been willing to assure the criminal crucified with Him, to be with Him in paradise that very day (Luke 23:39-43). We can not add any number of conditions to faith (which is required for salvation) without affecting the requirement for salvation. For example, consider the statement; . "If a person believes, is baptized, going to church, and give to the poor, will be saved" It falls into a mistake if one assumes that all these conditions - "baptism, going to church, giving to the poor" - is required for one to be saved. While conditions may be evidence of salvation, they are not a requirement for salvation (For a more extensive explanation of this logical fallacy, please see the question: Mark 16:16 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation?The fact that baptism is not required for the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit, it should also be obvious just reading a little later in the book of Acts. In Acts 10:43, Peter tells Cornelius "that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." (Please note that at this point, nothing has been mentioned about being baptized, yet Peter connects the believer in Christ to be forgiven of their sins). Then after Peter's message about receiving Christ, "the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word." (Acts 10:44). It is only after they had believed, and therefore had received the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit, that Cornelius and his household were baptized (Acts 10:47-48). The context and the passage is clear: Cornelius and his household received both forgiveness of sins and the Holy Spirit before they were baptized. In fact, the reason that Peter allowed them to be baptized, was that they showed evidence of having received the Holy Spirit "as Peter and the other Jewish believers" had.In conclusion, Acts 2:38 does not teach that baptism is required for salvation. While baptism is important as a sign that one has been justified by faith, and as a public declaration of our faith in Christ and membership in the local body of believers, not the average for the remission or forgiveness of sins . The Bible is very clear that we are saved by grace alone through faith in Christ alone (John 1:12, 3:16, Acts 16:31, Romans 3:21-30, 4:5, 10: 9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 3:9, Galatians 2:16).

John 3:5 Does it teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?Question: "John 3:5 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Answer:As with any isolated verse or passage, discern what it teaches, by filtering first through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). So, any interpretation concludes that baptism, or any other actions are necessary for salvation, is a false interpretation. For more information, please read our website on Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?John 3:3-7, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit he can not enter the kingdom of God, Jesus answered. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. "When we consider this passage, it is important first to note that nowhere in the context is even mentioned baptism. While baptism does mention later in this chapter (John 3:22-30), that is in a totally different place (Judea instead of Jerusalem) and in a different conversation with Nicodemus occasion. This does not mean that Nicodemus was not familiar with baptism, either by Jewish practice of baptizing Gentile converts to Judaism, or the ministry of John the Baptist. However, simply reading these verses in context, not give us any reason to assume that Jesus was speaking of baptism, unless one were predisposed, seeking to find within the passage preconceived idea or theology. Understanding that automatically speaks of baptism in this verse, simply because the "water," mentioned is unjustified.Those who hold that baptism is necessary for salvation, they note that "born of water" is evidence. As one person put it, "Jesus clearly describes and tells how - born of water and the Spirit. This is a perfect description of baptism! Jesus could not have given a more detailed and accurate baptism explanation. "But if Jesus really wanted to say that one must be baptized to be saved, He could simply have said," Verily, verily, I say unto you, that . unless one is baptized and born of the Spirit he can not enter the kingdom of God "Besides, if Jesus had made such a statement would have contradicted many other passages of the Bible makes it clear that salvation is by faith (John 3: 16, 3:36, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5).Nor should we lose sight of the fact that when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus, the ordinance of Christian baptism not yet entered into force. This inconsistency in interpreting Scripture, is seen when one asks those who believe that baptism is necessary for salvation why the thief on the cross did not need to be baptized to be saved? A common response to this question is, "The thief on the cross was still under the Old Covenant, and therefore was not subject to this baptism. He was saved just like anyone else who was under the Old Covenant. "So, essentially, the same people who say that the thief does not need to be baptized because he was" under the Old Covenant "use John 3:5 as" proof "that baptism is necessary for salvation. They insist that Jesus is telling Nicodemus that he must be baptized to be saved, but he too, was still under the Old Covenant. If the thief on the cross was saved without being baptized (because he was under the Old Covenant), why did Jesus tell Nicodemus (who also was under the Old Covenant) that he needed to be baptized?If "born of water and the Spirit" does not refer to baptism, then what does? Traditionally, there have been two interpretations of this phrase. The first is that "born of water" is used by Jesus to refer to natural birth (referring to water as the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the womb) and to be born of the Spirit indicates spiritual birth. While that is certainly a possible interpretation of "born of water" and it seems to fit the context Nicodemus' question about how a man can be born "being old" is not the best interpretation given the context of this passage. After all, Jesus was not talking about the difference between natural birth and spiritual birth. What he was doing was explaining to Nicodemus the necessity of being "born from above" or "born again."The second most common interpretation of this passage and the one that best fits the whole context, not only of this passage of the Bible but as a whole, is one who sees the phrase "born of water and the Spirit" as a description of two different aspects of the spiritual birth, or what it means to be "born again" or "to be born from above." So when Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be "born of water and the Spirit," He was literally referring to water (eg., baptism or the amniotic fluid in the womb), but referred to the need for cleaning or spiritual renewal. Throughout the Old Testament (Psalm 51:2,7, Ezekiel 36:25) and the New Testament (John 13:10, 15:3, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Hebrews 10:22), water is often used figuratively as cleaning or spiritual regeneration, I produced by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God, the moment of salvation (Ephesians 5:26, Titus 3:5).The Daily Study Bible Barclay describes the concept this way: "Here are two ideas. Water is the symbol of cleanliness. When Jesus takes possession of our lives when we love with all our heart, past sins are forgiven and forgotten. The Spirit is the symbol of power. When Jesus takes possession of our lives, is not just that the past is forgiven and forgotten; if that were all, we could well come back again to the same disorder of life; but in life enters a new power, which enables us to be what we ourselves could never be, and do what we ourselves could never do. Water and Spirit represent purification and strengthening power of Christ, which erases the past and gives victory in the future. "Therefore, the aforementioned "water" in this verse is not literally physical water, but rather, "living water" that Jesus promised the woman at the well in John 4:10, and the people in Jerusalem in John 7:37-39. Is the internal cleansing and renewing, produced by the Holy Spirit that infuses spiritual life to a dead sinner (Ezekiel 36:25-27, Titus 3:5). Jesus reinforces this truth in John 3:7 when He confirms that one must be born again and that this new life can only be produced by the Holy Spirit (John 3:8).There are several reasons why this happens to be the correct interpretation of the phrase "born of water and the Spirit." First of all, we should note that the Greek word translated "again" has two possible meanings. The first is "back," and the second is "above." Nicodemus apparently assumes the first meaning "again" to find this incomprehensible idea. That's why I could not understand how an old man could reenter his mother's womb and be born again physically. Therefore, Jesus reiterates what he had said to Nicodemus in a different way, so that it was clear that he was referring to "born from above." In other words, both "born from above" as "born of water and the Spirit "are two ways of saying the same thing.Second, it is important to note that the Greek grammar in this verse seems to indicate that "be born of water" and "being born of the Spirit" are considered as a single issue, not two. Therefore, it is not talking about two separate births, like Nicodemus mistakenly thought, but one birth, being "born from above" or spiritual birth, which is required for anyone who "see the kingdom of God." This need one "born again," or experiencing a spiritual birth, is so important that Jesus repeats to Nicodemus his need to do so on three different occasions in this passage of Scripture (John 3:3, 5, 7).Third, water is often used symbolically in the Bible to refer to the work of the Holy Spirit to sanctify the believer, by which God cleanses and purifies the soul and heart of the believer. In many places in both the Old and New Testament, the Holy Spirit is compared to water (Isaiah 44:3, John 7:38-39).Jesus chides Nicodemus in John 3:10 when asked, "Are you the teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things?" This implies that what Jesus had just said was something that Nicodemus should have known and understood the Old Testament. What Nicodemus, as a teacher of the Old Testament, should have known or understood? Is God had promised in the Old Testament, there would come a time when He would do the following - "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness; and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them. "(Ezekiel 36:25-27). Jesus rebuked Nicodemus because he failed to remember and understand one of the key Old Testament passages related to the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:33). Nicodemus should have been expecting this. Why Jesus would rebuke Nicodemus for not understanding baptism, considering the fact that baptism is not mentioned anywhere in the Old Testament?While this verse does not teach that baptism is required for salvation, we must be careful not to underestimate the importance of baptism. Baptism is the sign or symbol of what happens when one is born again. The importance of baptism must not be underestimated or minimized. However, baptism does not save us. What saves us is the cleansing work of the Holy Spirit when we are born again and regenerated by Him (Titus 3:5).Mark 16:16 Does it teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?Question: "Mark 16:16 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Answer:As with any verse or isolated passage, we discern what it teaches, first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject to be treated. In the case of baptism and salvation, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of any kind, including baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). Therefore, any interpretation concludes that baptism, or any other actions are necessary for salvation, is a false interpretation. For more information, please read our website on Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus works?Concerning Mark 16:16, it is important to remember that there are some textual problems with Mark chapter 16, verses 9-20. There are doubts that these verses were originally part of the Gospel of Mark, or were added later by a scribe. Therefore, it is best not to base a key doctrine anywhere in Mark 16:9-20, things like snake handling, unless it is also supported by other scriptures.Assuming that verse 16 was included in the original manuscript of Mark, do you teach that baptism is required for salvation? The simple answer is no, it does not. In fact, when one carefully examines this verse, it becomes clear that in order to make it a teaching that baptism is required for salvation, one must go beyond what the verse actually says. What this verse teaches that belief is necessary for salvation, which is consistent with all other Bible verses dealing with salvation, especially the countless verses where only belief or faith is mentioned (p. eg John 3:18;. 5:24, 12:44, 20:31, 1 John 5:13)."He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. "(Mark 16:16). If we see this verse more closely, we see that it is composed of two basic statements. 1) "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved," and 2) "he that believeth not shall be damned."It is clear that the determining factor as to whether one is saved or condemned is whether one believes or not. To interpret this passage correctly, it is important to note that while it tells us something about the believers who have been baptized (they are saved), says nothing about believers who have not been baptized. For this verse teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, should have included a third statement. This would be, "He that believeth and is baptized not shall be damned." But of course, none of these statements is found in this verse.Those who try to use Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, but it would make a common logical fallacy is sometimes called the fallacy of negative inference. This fallacy can be stated as follows: ". If a statement is true, we can assume that all negations to that statement, are also true" In other words, just because Mark 16:16 says "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, "does not mean that if one believes, but is not baptized will not be saved. However, this is exactly what they said those who point this verse to support the view that baptism is necessary for salvation.Often when we consider logical fallacies, it may be helpful to see other examples of the same fallacy. This will help us see more clearly the fallacy being committed. In this case, consider two different but similar structures statements. The first is regarding the devastating hurricane that destroyed much of New Orleans in the fall of 2005. As a result of the hurricane, many lives were lost, and entire areas of New Orleans were destroyed. With that scenario in mind, consider the first statement is very similar in structure to what we find in Mark 16:16. "Those who left their homes and left New Orleans were saved; those who stayed home, perished. "Now, if we apply the same logic to these statements as those who believe that Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, then we would have to conclude that if the first two conditions are not met (leave their homes or leaving New Orleans), then everyone else would have died. However, in real life, we know this is not true. Some people did stay in their homes in low-lying areas and did not die. In this situation it is easy to see that, while the first statement is true, it is not true that all those who did not leave New Orleans died. However, if we use the same logic that is used by those who say that Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, this is the conclusion that must be reached. Clearly it is a wrong conclusion.Another example is this statement: "He who believes and lives in Kansas will be saved, those who do not believe will be condemned." Again, note the structure similar to Mark 16:16. To say that only believers living in Kansas are saved is a false and illogical assumption. While Mark 16:16 tells us something about the believers who have been baptized (they will be saved), again, says nothing about believers who have not been baptized."He who believes and lives in Kansas will be saved." "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved" (Mark 16:16). While both statements are true, we should note that the first statement says nothing about the people who believe and do not live in Kansas. Similarly, Mark 16:16 tells us nothing about the believers who have not been baptized. It is a logical fallacy and a false assumption, you make the first statement says that you have to live in Kansas to be saved, or that the second statement says that you have to be baptized to be saved.Just because Mark 16:16 has two conditions for salvation (believing and being baptized), does not mean that both conditions are requirements for salvation. This would also be true, if added a third condition. Whether there are two or three conditions in a statement about salvation, the fact is that it does not mean that all three conditions must be met for one to be saved. Indeed, we believe we can add any number of secondary conditions, such as if you believe and are baptized will be saved, or if you believe, you're baptized, you're going to church, and offerings, you will be saved. However, to imply that all these conditions are requirements for salvation is anything wrong.This is important because, in order to know that a specific condition is required for salvation, we must have a negative declaration as we have in the second part of Mark 16:16: "He that believeth not shall be damned." Essentially, what Jesus has done in this verse is giving us so much to believe the positive condition (who believes will be saved) as the negative condition of an unbeliever (who does not believe will be condemned). Therefore, we can say with absolute certainty, that belief is a requirement for salvation. More importantly, we see these conditions, positive and negative, and again through Scripture (John 3:16, 18, 36, 5:24, 6:53-54, 8:24. Acts 16:31 ).While Jesus gives the positive condition of baptism (which is baptized) in Mark 16:16 and other verses, nowhere in the Bible do we find it taught the negative condition of baptism (something like, which is not baptized will be condemned ). Therefore, we can not say that baptism is necessary for salvation based on Mark 16:16 (or any similar verse). Those who do, are basing their argument on a false logic.Mark 16:16 Does it teach that baptism is or is not necessary for salvation? No, it does not teach anything about it. States very clearly that believing is a requirement for salvation, but does not prove or disapprove if baptism is a condition or requirement for salvation. How do we know, then, if one must be baptized to be saved? We see all the Word of God to establish this. To synthesize the evidence against the necessity of baptism for salvation, we have:1). The Bible is clear that we are saved by faith alone. Abraham was saved by faith, and we are saved by faith (Romans 4:1-25, Galatians 3:6-22).2). Through the Bible in every dispensation, people have been saved without being baptized. Every believer in the Old Testament (eg. Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon) were saved but not baptized. The thief on the cross was saved but not baptized. Cornelius was saved before he was baptized (Acts 10:44-46).3). Baptism is a testimony of our faith and a public statement that we believe in Jesus Christ. The Scriptures clearly tell us that we have eternal life when we believe (John 5:24), and believe always comes before baptism. Baptism does not save us that saves us walking down a hallway or say a prayer. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).4). The Bible never says that if one is not baptized, then it is not safe.5). If baptism is required for salvation, means that no one can be saved without a third party present. In other words, if baptism is required for salvation, someone must baptize a person before it can be saved. This effectively limits who can be saved and when can be saved. It means someone who trusts in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but do not have the opportunity to be baptized, can not save. The consequences of this doctrine when it reaches its logical conclusion is devastating. A soldier who believes but is killed in battle before he can be baptized will be condemned, etc..6). Throughout the Bible, we see that at the moment of faith or belief, a believer has all the promises and blessings of salvation (John 1:12, 3:16, 5:24, 6:47, 20:31 , Acts 10:43, 13:39, 16:31). When one believes has eternal life, not be condemned, and has passed from death to life (John 5:24), all before being baptized.Those who believe in baptismal regeneration, would do well to prayerfully consider very carefully who or what they are actually putting their faith and trust. Are you still putting faith in a human act (being baptized), or in the finished work of Christ on the cross? Who or what are you trusting for salvation? Could it be that in the shade (baptism) instead of the substance (Christ)? We must never forget that our faith must rest in Christ alone, for it is He "in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace." (Ephesians 1:7).

Does the apostate Christian still saved?Question: "The apostate Christian still saved?" Answer:This is a question that has been debated endlessly over the years. The word "apostate" or "fallen" does not appear in the New Testament, and is used in the Old Testament mainly in Israel. The Jews, though they were the chosen people of God, continually gave back and rebelled against His Word (Jeremiah 8:9). That is why we were forced to make sacrifices for sin again and again, to restore their relationship with the God who had offended. The Christian, however, has used the perfect, and once for all sacrifice of Christ and needs more sacrifice for sin. God himself has obtained salvation for us (2 Corinthians 5:21), and being saved by Him, the true Christian can not fall enough to not return.Christians do sin (1 John 1:8), but the Christian life is not characterized by a life of sin. The believers are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). We have the Holy Spirit in us, who produces the good fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). The life of a Christian should be a transformed life. Christians are forgiven, no matter how often sin, but at the same time, Christians should live a holier life, as they grow closer to God and more like Christ. We have serious doubts about a person being a believer secure and yet live a life that says otherwise. Yes, a true Christian who falls into sin is still temporarily saved, but at the same time, a person living a life controlled by sin, is not a true Christian.What about people who deny Christ? The Bible tells us that if a person denies Christ, she never really knew Christ to begin with. "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out that it might become plain that they all are not of us. "(1 John 2:19). A person who rejects Christ and turns his back on the faith is demonstrating that never belonged to Christ. Those who belong to Christ remain with Christ. Those who renounce their faith never had it to begin with. "Is a faithful saying: If we died with Him, we shall also live with him; if we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He can not deny himself. "(2 Timothy 2:11-13).Is there a difference between the book of life and the book of life of the Lamb?Question: "Is there a difference between the book of life and the book of life of the Lamb?" Answer:There are eight references to the "book of life" in the New Testament, and two of them relate specifically to the book of life belonging to the Lamb, Jesus Christ. Seven of the references in the book of Revelation. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to God, those who have attained eternal life.Paul refers to those who worked with him, as those whose names are written in the book of life (Philippians 4:3), again identifying the book of life as a record of the names of those who have salvation eternal. Likewise, Revelation 3:5 refers to the book of life, in which names are believers in the Lord. These are those who passed the tests of mortality, showing that salvation is genuine. This verse also makes it clear that, once a name is written in the book of life, Jesus promises that will never be erased, once again supporting the doctrine of eternal security. The Lord Jesus, who is speaking to the churches in this part of Revelation, promises to recognize His own before His Father. Rather, Revelation 20:15 reveals the fate of those whose names are not written in the book of life - eternity in the lake of fire.In Revelation 13:8 and 21:27, we find references to the "book of life of the Lamb," in which are also the names of all those who have been washed in the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. The Lamb "who was slain from the foundation of the world" has a book in which are written the names of all those who have been redeemed by His sacrifice. They are those who enter into the Holy City, the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10), and who will live forever in heaven with God. Since the book of life is one that registers all that you have eternal life through the sacrifice of the Lamb, it is clear that the book of life and the book of life of the Lamb are one and the same.What are the essential elements of the Gospel message?Question: "What are the essential elements of the Gospel message?" Answer:The word "gospel" means "good news," and is best defined as 'the message of forgiveness of sins through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.' Is essentially the rescue plan of God for those who trust in His divine Son, to be reconciled to a holy and righteous God. The substance of this message of salvation to us clearly in the Bible.In the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, he presents the content of the Gospel message. "Again I say, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand; by which also, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. Unto you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. "(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).In this passage, we see three essential elements of the Gospel message. First, the phrase "died for our sins" is very important. As Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." The reality of sin to be acknowledged by all who approach the throne of God for salvation. A sinner must recognize the hopelessness of his guilt before God, to be forgiven, and must understand that "the wages of sin is death." (Romans 6:23). Without this fundamental truth, no presentation of the Gospel is complete.Second, the person and work of Christ are essential components of the Gospel. Jesus is both God (Colossians 2:9) and man (John 1:14). Jesus lived a sinless life we ​​could never live, (1 Peter 2:22) and He is the only one who could die a substitutionary death in the sinner. Sin against an infinite God requires an infinite sacrifice. Therefore, man is finite, must pay the penalty for an infinite time in hell, or the infinite Jesus Christ must pay for it once. Jesus went to the cross to pay the debt we owe to God for our sin, and those who are covered by His sacrifice will inherit the kingdom of God as children of the King (John 1:12).Third, the resurrection of Christ is an essential element of the Gospel. The resurrection is proof of God's power. Only He who created life can resurrect after death. Only He can reverse the horror that is death itself. And only He can remove the sting of death and victory over the grave (1 Corinthians 15:54-55). Moreover, unlike other religions, Christianity has a founder who transcends death and who promises that His followers will do the same. All other religions were founded by men and prophets whose end was the grave.Finally, Christ offers His salvation as a gift (Romans 5:15, 6:23) that can only be received by faith apart from any work or merit on our part (Ephesians 2:8-9). As the Apostle Paul tells us, the gospel "is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek. "(Romans 1:16). The same inspired author tells us, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9).These, then, are the essential elements of the Gospel: the sin of all men, Christ's death on the cross to pay for those sins, the resurrection of Christ to provide eternal life those who follow him, and the offer of the gift of salvation for all.Is there any sin that God will not forgive?Question: "Is there any sin that God will not forgive?" Answer:For a child of God born again, there is no sin that is unforgivable. All sin was forgiven on the cross for those who belong to Christ. When Jesus said, "It is finished." (John 19:30), He said that the punishment for all sin was paid in full. The word translated "accomplished" is the Greek word tetelestai. This word is used in several ways. It was used to affix the stamp "paid" on a receipt, and was also the label that was put on the charges against a criminal, once he had served his sentence. A tetelestai was nailed to the front door of the criminal, to prove that he really had fully paid for their crimes.You can see the application in the transaction of the Cross, between Jesus Christ and God the Father. Jesus concluded the legal transaction and met the defendant justified by God as payment for sin. The Lord Jesus Christ became our sacrifice for sin and "The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). When Christ was separated from God the Father during those three hours of supernatural darkness (Matthew 27:45), the deal was sealed. As we read in Luke, Jesus was met with Fr. "Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And having said this he breathed. "(Luke 23:46). Therefore, all sins were paid once and for all.However, there is a condition for the forgiveness of sin. Man must come to God only through Jesus Christ. "Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me. "(John 14:6). God's forgiveness is available to all who come to Him (John 3:16), but for those who do not believe in the Lord Jesus, no forgiveness or remission of sins (Acts 10:43). Therefore, the only sin that God will not forgive in this age of grace, are the sins of those who die without having put their faith in Jesus Christ. If a person goes through life here on earth, and never fail the provision God has made through the Lord Jesus Christ will spend eternity separated from God and therefore without being forgiven.The born-again believers also sin, and when we do, we put out of fellowship with the Lord. However, God has made provision for that. The Holy Spirit who dwells within every believer born again, convinces us that we have sinned, and when that happens, we have the choice to respond immediately and renew our fellowship. Once a person is born again and has accepted Christ as their Savior, there is no way you can lose eternal life based on your actions. We can lose our fellowship with God, and enjoy our salvation, but that's something we can remedy through confession.The first epistle of John is a letter written to the born-again believers, and has practical information on how to walk in fellowship with God. "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." (1 John 1:8). Now, remember, this is a letter to the born-again believers. God no illusions about ourselves and our ability to sin is, and neither do we.The "If" at the beginning of 1 John 1:8 and 1:9 is a third class of "if" in the Greek, meaning condition Here's a "maybe yes, maybe no."; if "confess." This word in the Greek is homology, which means "to say the same thing, or cite the case." Homo means "same" and logia means "word." It means we agree with God that we have sinned. But all sins were forgiven at the cross, and as born again believers, all our sins are forgiven. And because this is a legal fact, we need to walk in light and in communion, because that is our position in Christ Jesus. "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." (1 John 1:7). That does not give us a license to continue sinning. Rather, the born-again believers who are walking in light and communion with God, be ready to confess his sin, to maintain a continuous and clear communion with the Lord.How and to whom Jesus paid our ransom?Question: "How and to whom Jesus paid our ransom?" Answer:A ransom is something that is paid for the release of someone being held captive. Jesus paid our rescues to free us from sin, death and hell. Through the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, are God's requirements for sacrifices. In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to sacrifice animals for substitutionary atonement; that is, the death of an animal taking the place of death of the person, death is the punishment for sin (Romans 6:23). Exodus 29: 36 says, "Every day you shall offer the bull of sin offering for atonement."God demands holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16). The Law of God demands holiness. We can not give God complete holiness because of the sins we commit (Romans 3:23); therefore, God demands the satisfaction of His Law So He sacrifices to meet the requirements. This is why Jesus came. Hebrews 9:12-15 tells us, "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? So, he is the mediator of a new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance. "Also Romans 8:3-4 says, "For what was impossible for the law, it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh ; That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. "Clearly, Jesus was God paid the ransom for our lives. The rescue was His own life, the shedding of His blood sacrifice. Because of His sacrificial death, every person in the world has the opportunity to accept the gift of atonement and be forgiven by God. Because without His death, God's law still need to be satisfied - our own death.

What is the true Gospel?Question: "What is the true Gospel?" Answer:The true gospel is the good news that God saves sinners. Man is by nature sinful and separated from God without any hope to remedy this situation. But God has provided the means for man's redemption; in death, burial and resurrection of the Savior, Jesus Christ.The word "gospel" literally means "good news." But to truly understand how good are these news, we must first understand the bad news. As a result of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:6), every part of man - mind, will, emotions and flesh - have been contaminated by sin. For the sinful nature of man, he seeks neither can seek God. He has no desire to come to God and, indeed, his mind kept hostility toward God (Romans 8:7). God has declared that man's sin condemns him to an eternity in hell, separated from Him in hell is where the man pays the penalty for sinning against a holy and righteous God. Surely these would be bad news, if there is no remedy.But in the Gospel, God, in His mercy, has provided the remedy, a substitute for us - Jesus Christ - who came to pay the penalty for our sin by His sacrifice on the cross. This is the essence of the gospel that Paul preached to the Corinthians. In 1 Corinthians 15:2-4, he explains the three elements of the gospel - the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ on our behalf. Our old nature died with Christ on the cross and was buried with Him then we were raised with Him to a new life (Romans 6:4-8). Paul tells us that we "shall subject firmly" this true gospel, which alone saves. Believing in any other gospel is to believe in vain. In Romans 1:16-17, Paul also declares that the true gospel "is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes," whereupon he tells us that salvation is not accomplished by human effort, but by the grace of God through the gift of faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).Through the Gospel, through the power of God, those who believe in Christ (Romans 10:9) are not only saved from hell. In fact, we are given a whole new nature (2 Corinthians 5:17) with a changed heart and a new desire, will, and attitude that are manifested in good works. This is the fruit that the Holy Spirit produces in us by His power. The works are never the means of salvation, but they are the proof of it (Ephesians 2:10). Those who are saved by the power of God, always show evidence of salvation by a changed life.What is the difference between mercy and grace?Question: "What is the difference between mercy and grace?" Answer:Mercy and grace are often confused. While the terms have similar meanings, grace and mercy are not the same. To summarize the difference we see that mercy is that God does not punish us as our sins deserve, and grace is God bless us even though we do not deserve. Mercy is the release of the trial. Grace is the kindness that extends to those undeserving.According to the Bible, we have all sinned (Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:8). As a result of that sin, we all deserve death (Romans 6:23) and eternal damnation in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:12-15). Considering that, each day we live is an act of God's mercy. If God gave us what we deserve, we would all be, right now, doomed for eternity. In Psalm 51:1-2, David cries out, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. "An Appeal to God for mercy is to ask to stop the judgment we deserve, and instead grant us forgiveness in any way that we have earned.We do not deserve anything from God. God owes us nothing. All the good we experience is the result of God's grace (Ephesians 2:5). Grace is simply unmerited favor. God gives us good things we do not deserve and could never earn. Rescued from the trial by God's mercy, grace is anything and everything beyond that received mercy (Romans 3:24). Common grace refers to the sovereign grace that God gives to all mankind, regardless of their spiritual condition before God, while the saving grace is that special dispensation of grace, by which God sovereignly extends unmerited divine assistance in his chosen for regeneration and sanctification.Mercy and grace are best illustrated in the salvation that is available through Jesus Christ. We deserve judgment, but if we receive Jesus Christ as Savior, we receive God's mercy, and we are delivered from judgment. Instead of judgment, we received grace salvation, forgiveness of sins, abundant life (John 10:10) and an eternity in heaven, the most wonderful place imaginable (Revelation 21-22). By the mercy and grace of God, our response should be to his knees in adoration and thanksgiving. Hebrews 4:16 states, "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace to help in time."What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?Question: "What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?" Answer:In short, without the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins, none would have eternal life. Jesus Himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; No one comes to the Father but by me. "(John 14:6). In this statement, Jesus explains the reason of his birth, death and resurrection - to provide the way to heaven for sinful humanity, who could never get there by itself.When God created Adam and Eve, they were perfect in every way and literally living in paradise, the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15). God created man in His image, meaning that they also had the freedom to make decisions and choose their own volition. Genesis 3 describes how Adam and Eve succumbed to the temptations and lies of Satan. In doing so, they disobeyed the will of God by eating from the tree of knowledge of which they had been forbidden: "And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat; for in the day you eat of it you shall surely die. "(Genesis 2:16-17). This was the first sin committed by man, and as a result, the entire human race is subject to both physical death and spiritual death, by virtue of our sinful nature inherited from Adam.God declared that all die to sin, both physically and spiritually. This is the fate of all mankind. But God, in His grace and mercy provided a way out of this dilemma, and shed the blood of His perfect Son on the cross. God declared that "without shedding of blood is no remission." (Hebrews 9:22), but the reference is provided through bloodshed. The Law of Moses (Exodus 20:2-17) provided a way for people was considered "sinless" or "fair" in the eyes of God - the offering of animals sacrificed for sin. These sacrifices were only temporary, though, really was a foreshadowing of the perfect, the sacrifice of Christ on the cross, done once and forever (Hebrews 10:10).This is why Jesus came and what He died to become the ultimate and final sacrifice, the perfect sacrifice for our sins (Colossians 1:22, 1 Peter 1:19). Through Him, the promise of eternal life with God becomes effective through the faith of those who believe in Jesus, "so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to the believers." (Galatians 3 : 22). These two words, "faith" and "believe" are crucial to our salvation. It is through belief in Christ's blood shed for our sins, we receive eternal life. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast. "(Ephesians 2:8-9).Can a Christian "give back" your salvation?Question: "Can a Christian" give back "your salvation?" Answer:The short answer to this question is no, a true Christian can not "return" salvation. Oddly enough, there are some who agree that a Christian can not "lose" your salvation, and yet believe that salvation can be "returned" them to God. Some who hold this view, read Romans 8:38-39 and say that while nothing can separate us outside of God, we can choose ourselves, by our own will, away from God. This is not only unbiblical, it defies logic.To understand why it is not possible for us to "give back" our salvation, we must understand three things: the nature of God, human nature, and the nature of salvation itself. God is by nature a Savior. Only in the Psalms, 13 sometimes referred to God as the Saviour of mankind. God alone is our Savior; no one can save us, and we can not save ourselves. "I, am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior." (Isaiah 43:11). Nowhere in Scripture God is described as a Savior who saves those who rely on to carry out your salvation. John 1:13 makes it clear that those who belong to God are not born again by its own will but by the will of God. God saves by His will to save and His power to save. His will is never frustrated, and His power is unlimited (Daniel 4:35).God's plan for salvation was accomplished by Jesus Christ, God incarnate, who came to earth to "seek and save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10). Jesus made it clear that we do not choose Him, but He chose us to "bear fruit" (John 15:16). Salvation is a gift of God through faith in Christ, given to those who belonged to him before the foundation of the world, predestined to receive it, and who have been sealed by the Holy Spirit that salvation (Ephesians 1:11 -14). This excludes the idea that man can, by his own will, thwart the plan of God to save him. God predestinaría someone for salvation, only to see his plan foiled by someone returning the gift. Omniscience and foreknowledge of God, make this situation impossible.Man is depraved by nature, who does not seek God in any way. Until your heart is changed by the Spirit of God, he will not seek God, neither indeed can be. The Word of God is incomprehensible to him. The regenerate man is not wicked, useless and misleading. His mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, their hearts are inclined to shed blood, no peace, "There is no fear of God before their eyes." (Romans 3:10-18). Such a person is unable to save themselves or even see their need for salvation. It is only after it has been made a new creature in Christ, that his heart and mind are changed into God. Only then will see the truth and understand spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17).A Christian is someone who has been redeemed from sin and placed in the way to heaven. He is a new creature, and his heart is turned toward God. Your old nature is gone, dead. His new nature no longer want to return your salvation and return to its former self, as well as the recipient of a transplanted heart would like to return your new heart and replace it with your old diseased heart. The concept of a Christian who puts his salvation is unbiblical and unthinkable.Will you continue forgiving God, if you commit the same sin again and again?Question: "Will you continue forgiving God, if you commit the same sin again and again?" Answer:To best answer this question, we will look at two powerful passages of Scripture. The first is found in the book of Psalms: "As far as the east is from the west, he removed our transgressions from us." (Psalm 103:12). One of the most effective tricks that Satan applies to Christians, is to convince us that our sins are not really forgiven, despite the promise of God's Word. If you really receive Jesus as Savior by faith, and we still have that haunting feeling of whether or not there is real forgiveness, we can be under demonic attack. Demons hate to see people being rescued from their clutches, and try to plant seeds of doubt in our minds about the reality of our salvation. In his vast arsenal of tricks, one of the greatest tools of Satan is constantly reminding us of our past transgressions, which he uses to "prove" that it is not possible that God could forgive or restore. The devil attacks represent a real challenge for us, to prevent just rest in the promises of God and trust in His love.But this psalm tells us that God not only forgives our sins, but that completely removed from his presence. This is very deep! Undoubtedly, this is a difficult concept to grasp for us, and why it's so easy for us to worry about forgiveness, rather than just accept it. The key is to simply give up our doubts and guilt, and rest in His promise of forgiveness.Another passage is in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." What an incredible promise! God forgives His children when they sin, if you only come to Him in an attitude of repentance and ask forgiveness. The grace of God is so great, that can cleanse the sinner from his sin, to become a child of God, and therefore is so great that even when we stumble, we can still be forgiven.In Matthew 18:21-22, we read, "Then Peter came and said: Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me? Up to seven? Jesus said: I tell you not seven times, but seventy times seven "Peter was probably thinking he was being generous.. Rather than retaliate with equal remuneration of a person who had sinned against him, his brother Pedro suggests giving some leeway, say, seven times. But the eighth time, forgiveness and grace be exhausted. But Christ defies the rules of grace that suggests Peter, saying that forgiveness is infinite for those who truly seek it. This is only possible by the infinite grace of God, which is made possible through the shed blood of Christ on the cross. Because of the power of Christ's forgiveness, we can always be cleaned after having sinned, if we humbly seek forgiveness.At the same time, it should be noted that it is unscriptural for a person who has been saved, continue to sin habitually and continuously as a way of life (1 John 3:8-9). This is why Paul warns us, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; Test yourselves. Or do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? "(2 Corinthians 13:5). As Christians, we stumble, but do not live a life without sinning continually repent. We all have weaknesses and can fall into sin, even if you do not want. Even the apostle Paul did not want to do so, because sin was working in his body (Romans 7:15). Like Paul, the response of a believer is to hate the sin, repent of it and ask for God's grace to overcome it (Romans 7:24-25). Although we need not fall by the sufficient grace of God, sometimes we do it because we rely on our insignificant force. When our faith is weakened and deny the Lord by word or life as Peter did, even then there is a chance to repent and be forgiven of our sin.Another trick of Satan is easy to feel like there is no hope, no chance we can be forgiven, healed and restored. He will try to make us feel trapped by guilt, so that we no longer feel worthy of God's forgiveness. But since when have we ever been worthy of the grace of God? God loved us, forgave us and chose us to be in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4-6), not something you have done, but "in order that we might be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. "(Ephesians 1:12). There is no place we can go where the grace of God will not reach, and there is no depth to which we can sink, where God is no longer willing to take us. His grace is greater than all our sins. Whether we are only beginning to deviate from the course, or that we are already sinking and drowning in our sin, grace is available.Grace is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). When we sin, the Spirit will convict us of sin, so as to result in a godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10-11). He will not condemn our souls as if there was hope, because there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). The conviction of the Spirit within us, is a movement of love and grace. Grace is not an excuse to sin (Romans 6:1-2), and we dare not make abused, which means that sin must be called sin, and can not be treated as something innocuous or harmless . Unrepentant believers, need to be confronted with love, and guided to freedom, and non-believers need to be told that they must repent. However, we should also mention the remedy, because it has given us grace upon grace (John 1:16). This is how we live, how we are saved, how are sanctified, and how we will be saved and glorified. Receive grace when we sin, repenting and confessing our sin to God. Why live a life spotted when Christ offers us clean, and full and fair in the eyes of God?

Can a person be saved through general revelation?Question: "Can a person be saved through general revelation?" Answer:General revelation can be defined as scriptures like Psalm 19 "the revelation of God to all people, in all times and in all places to show that God exists and that He is intelligent, powerful and transcendent." 1-4 and Romans 1:20 clearly say certain things about God can be understood through the creation around us. For more information, please read our article on the differences between general revelation and special revelation. As to the question, Can a person be saved through general revelation? "It usually arises in connection with another question," What happens to those who have never heard the Gospel?Sadly, there are still places in the world with a total inaccessibility to the Bible, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, or any means for Christian truth. The question is what happens to people when they die then arises? Is it just God condemn a person who has never heard the Gospel, and of Jesus Christ, or even that there is a God? Some propose a solution to this dilemma in the idea that God judges those who have never heard, based on how they have responded to general revelation. The theory is that if a person truly believes in what may be known about God through general revelation, God will judge that person based on that faith and allow you to enter heaven. Is it possible that such a concept is true?Before addressing that question, we must address a crucial consideration: namely, that those who have never heard the Gospel are seeking God, seeking truth, and practically begging for someone to come and bring the message of salvation. The problem with this assumption is that the Scriptures declare the exact opposite. Romans 3:11-12 says, "There is none who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned aside, together they have become useless; no one does good, not even one. "According to Scripture, people take the knowledge of God, which is available through general revelation, and perverts it to your liking. Romans 1:21-23 states, "For although they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles "According to Scripture, the" state "of those without God, is not one that look for salvation, but rather one of rebellion, darkness and idolatry.Back to the question at hand - Can a person be saved through general revelation? The Bible nowhere gives some hope that those who have never heard the Gospel, available fully believe the truth about God through general revelation. Again, the Bible describes the lost as being in rebellion against what they know about God, without seeking the truth about God. However, the question always arises, "What if ...?" IF a person who had never heard the Gospel, believed absolutely true and what can be known about God through general revelation, do you save? IF such a person existed, would seem to be consistent with love, mercy and grace of God that such a person would be saved. Again, please understand that this is a hypothesis that is not supported by Scripture.Acts chapter 10 tells the story of Cornelius. Cornelius is described as "devout man who feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always." (Acts 10:2). Did God save Cornelius for his devotion to God, based on the limited knowledge he had of God? No. God sent an angel to Cornelius with instructions that he will contact the apostle Peter, and make him go home. Cornelius obeyed, and Pedro went and presented the Gospel to him and his family. Cornelius and his household believed and therefore were saved (Acts 10:44-48). Acts chapter 10 is a clear example of how we are not saved by believing certain truths about God, or obey God in certain respects. The only way to salvation is the gospel of Jesus Christ (John 14:6 and Acts 4:12).The fact that the lost reject general revelation, is why it is so important for us to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world (Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8). Romans 10:14 says, "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? ? And how can they hear without a preacher "God commands us to present the Gospel because" As it is written, There is none righteous, no not one; no one understands, no one who seeks God. "(Romans 3:10-11) Instead of waiting for some people to be saved by believing in what we can know about God through general revelation, God calls us to go into the world and proclaim His gospel. To believe in the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, is the only method of salvation mentioned in the Bible (John 3:16).Will there be a second chance to be saved after death?Question: "Will there be a second chance to be saved after death?" Answer:While the idea of ​​a second chance for salvation is appealing, the Bible is clear that death is the end of all opportunities. Hebrews 9:27 tells us that when we die, then face judgment. So, as a living person, has a second, third, fourth, fifth, etc. chance to accept Christ and be saved (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 16:31).. Once the person dies, there are no more opportunities. The idea of ​​purgatory, a place where people go after death to pay for your sins, has no biblical basis but is rather a tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.To understand what happens to the unbeliever after he dies, go to Revelation 20:11-15, which describes the "Great White Throne Judgment." Here takes place the opening of the books, "and the books were opened and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. "Books contain all the thoughts and deeds of those who are being tried, and we know from Romans 3:20 that" By the works of the Law no human being will be justified in His sight "Therefore, all those who are judged by their works and thoughts, they are condemned to hell. Believers in Christ, moreover, are not judged by the books of the works, but their names are written in another book - the "Book of Life of the Lamb." (Revelation 21:27). These are they who have believed in Jesus Christ, and only they will be allowed to enter heaven.Anyone whose name is written in the Book of Life of the Lamb, was saved "before the foundation of the world." (Ephesians 1:4) by the sovereign saving grace of God to be part of the bride of His Son, the church of Jesus Christ. These people do not need a "second chance" for salvation because their salvation has been secured by Christ. He chose, saved and kept saved. Nothing can separate them from Christ (Romans 8:39). Those for whom He died, Jesus will be saved because they are. He said "All that the Father gives me will come to me." (John 6:37) and "and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. "(John 10:28). For believers, there is no need of a second chance, because the first is enough.What happens to those who do not believe? Do not repent and believe if given a second chance? The answer is no, they would not because their hearts do not change simply because they die. His mind and heart "are at enmity" against God and not accept it, even if they saw it face to face. This is evidenced in the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. If ever there was someone who had repented when he was given a second chance to see the truth clearly, would be the rich man. But while he was in torment in hell, just asked Abraham to send Lazarus back to the world to warn his brothers so that they would not suffer the same fate. There was no repentance in his heart, he regretted only found there. Abraham's answer says it all: "If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." (Luke 16:31). Here is the testimony of Scripture is enough to save those who believe, and no other revelation will bring salvation to those who disbelieve. Not a second or third or fourth chance would be enough to turn a heart of stone into a heart of flesh.Philippians 2:10-11 says, "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and on earth and under the earth; and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. "One day all will bow before Jesus and recognize that He is Lord and Savior. However, at that time it will be too late to obtain salvation. After death, all that awaits the unbeliever is judgment (Revelation 20:14-15). That is why we must trust Him as we have life.What if I am not saved?Question: "What if I am not saved?" Answer:This is a so-common question among Christians. Many people doubt their salvation by feelings or lack of them. The Bible has much to say about salvation, but nothing to say about "feel saved." Salvation is a process by which the sinner is delivered from the "wrath," ie, God's judgment against sin (Romans 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9). Specifically, was the death of Jesus on the cross and His subsequent resurrection that achieved our salvation (Romans 5:10, Ephesians 1:7).Our part in the process of salvation is that we are saved by faith. First, we must hear the gospel - the good news of the death and resurrection of Christ (Ephesians 1:13). Then we must believe - unique and totally trust in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16) and His sacrifice. Do not rely on the works of the flesh for salvation. This faith - which is a gift of God, not something we produce ourselves (Ephesians 2:8-9) - involves repentance, a change of mind about sin and Christ (Acts 3:19), and invoke the name of the Lord (Romans 10:9-10, 13). Salvation results in a changed life, as we begin to live as a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).We live in a society oriented emotions, and unfortunately, that has spread to the church. But feelings are not reliable. Emotions are unreliable. These flow up and down like the tides in the sea, dragging all kinds of seaweed and debris that are deposited on the shore, then back out, eroding the ground where we are and dragging it back to sea. Such is the state of those whose emotions rule their lives. The simplest circumstances - a headache, a cloudy day, a thoughtless word said by a friend - can erode our confidence and take "deep" in a fit of despair. Doubt and discouragement, particularly about the Christian life, are the inevitable result when trying to interpret our feelings, as if they were reliable. They are not.But the Christian who is prevented and well armed, is a person who is not governed by feelings, but by the truth he knows. He does not rely on your feelings to prove anything. Relying on feelings is precisely the mistake that most people make in life. They are so introspective, who are obsessed with themselves, constantly analyzing his own feelings. These are those who are constantly questioning their relationship with God. "Do you really love God?" "He really loves me?" 'Am I good enough? "What we really need to do is stop thinking about ourselves, focus on our feelings, and redirect our attention to God and the truth we know about Him through His Word.When we are controlled by subjective feelings focused on ourselves, rather than objective truth centered in God, we live in a constant state of defeat. Objective truth is focused on the great doctrines of the faith and its relevance to life: the sovereignty of God, the intercession of high priest of Christ, the promised Holy Spirit, and the hope of eternal glory. By understanding these great truths, focusing our thoughts on them, and reviewing them in our minds allow us to reason from the truth, in all the trials of life, and our faith will be strong and vital. Reasoning about what we feel about ourselves - instead of what we know about God - is the surest path to spiritual defeat. The Christian life is to die to self and rise to "walk in newness of life" (Romans 6:4), and that new life is characterized by thoughts about the One who saved us, not thoughts about feelings of dead meat has been crucified with Christ. When we are continually thinking about ourselves and our feelings, we are essentially obsessed about a corpse, full of rot and death.God promised to save us, if we come to Him in faith. He never promised that we would be saved.

What are some signs of genuine saving faith?Question: "What are some signs of genuine saving faith?" Answer: This is one of the most important questions in the Christian life. Many believers doubt their salvation because they see no signs of a genuine faith in their lives. There are those who say we should never doubt our decision to follow Christ, but the Bible encourages us to examine ourselves to see whether we are "in the faith" (2 Corinthians 13:5). Fortunately, God has given us a comprehensive explanation of how we can know for sure if we have eternal life. The first epistle of John was written precisely for this purpose, as stated in 1 John 5:13, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. "There are a number of tests in 1 John that we can use to examine ourselves and our faith. As we see, remember that no one will comply at all times with all of them perfectly, but they should reveal a consistent trend that characterizes our lives as we grow in grace.1. Do you enjoy fellowship with Christ and His redeemed people? (1 John 1:3)Two. Would you say the people who walk in the light or in darkness? (1 John 1:6-7)March. You admit and confess your sin? (1 John 1:8)April. Are you obedient to God's Word? (1 John 2:3-5)May.? Set your life you love God more than the world? (1 John 2:15)6. Is your life characterized by "doing what is right" (1 John 2:29)7. Maintain Looking for a life of purity? (1 John 3:3)8. Can you see a trend of decrease of sin in your life? (1 John 3:5-6) [Note: this refers to not continue to sin as a lifestyle, not the absence of sin.]9. Are You show your love for other Christians? (1 John 3:14)10.? "You walking the path" instead of just "talking about it"? (1 John 3:18-19)11. Do you keep one clear conscience? (1 John 3:21)?12. Do you experience victory in your Christian walk? (1 John 5:4)If you can truthfully answer "yes" to these questions (or most of them, and you're working in the other), then your life is producing the fruit of true salvation. Jesus said that by our fruits we shall be known as His disciples (Matthew 7:20) The fruitless branches - who profess to be believers but are the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) are cut and thrown into the fire (John 15:2). Genuine faith is one that not only believes in God (the demons believe - James 2:19), but leads an open confession of sin and obedience to the commands of Christ. Remember, we are saved by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), but our work must exhibit the reality of salvation (James 2:17-18). Genuine saving faith will always produce works; a faith that is perpetually without works is not faith at all and does not save anyone.Besides these confirmations, we need to remember God's promises and the reality of the war in which we are. Satan is as real as Jesus Christ, and he is a formidable enemy of our souls. When we turn to Christ, Satan will seek every opportunity to deceive and defeat. He will try to convince us that we are unworthy, or that God has already given up on us losers. When we are in Christ, we have the assurance that we are saved by Him Jesus Himself prayed for us in John 17:11 "Holy Father, whom you have given me, keep them in thy name, that they may be one as We are. "Again in verse 15, He prayed" .. to protect them from evil. "In John 10:27-29, Jesus said," My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I will give eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. "If you listen and obey the voice of Jesus, then you are one of His sheep, and He will never let you go. Jesus gave us a wonderful image here in words about security that Christians have found among His loving hands and the hands of the Almighty Father wrap His, thus giving us a double guarantee of eternal security.What are some signs of genuine saving faith?