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Salvation By Grace
Ray Evans • January 10, 2020
Like Salvation, Grace is a misunderstood concept by most Pastors, Priests and Biblical Scholars. Saying a little prayer and confessing that Jesus is Lord might make you a "Christian," but it doesn't mean you are "saved" or have eternal life.
Salvation by grace, was the premier tenet of Luther's 95 Theses; to dispel the selling of "indulgences" (forgiveness) by the Catholic Church. In other words, the "church" said you can be forgiven of sin, by paying the priest (church) a stipend. Trust me, a "Priest" can't forgive sins, no matter how many "Hail Mary's" you say...only God can forgive.
Grace, as God's free gift of eternal life, is a doctrine of false hope. It was adopted and still used by the church to make converts and fill the pews and collection plates; but there are going to be a lot of disappointed "Christians" when they reach the pearly gates.
Yes, it's "free;" you can't earn it, or "buy" it. It's God's gift to his children...those who take God and his Word, seriously...who seek him with all their heart, mind soul and strength.
Salvation by grace, was the premier tenet of Luther's 95 Theses; to dispel the selling of "indulgences" (forgiveness) by the Catholic Church. In other words, the "church" said you can be forgiven of sin, by paying the priest (church) a stipend. Trust me, a "Priest" can't forgive sins, no matter how many "Hail Mary's" you say...only God can forgive.
Grace, as God's free gift of eternal life, is a doctrine of false hope. It was adopted and still used by the church to make converts and fill the pews and collection plates; but there are going to be a lot of disappointed "Christians" when they reach the pearly gates.
While "Grace," ("Charis" in Greek) can be interpreted as "gift;" it is more accurately defined as, "the divine influence on the heart."
"Grace" is the "gift" of the Holy Spirit; it's why Jesus said, "the kingdom of God is within you."
Yes, it's "free;" you can't earn it, or "buy" it. It's God's gift to his children...those who take God and his Word, seriously...who seek him with all their heart, mind soul and strength.
When scripture says, "Ye are saved by grace," (Ephesians 2:5) it means we have the assurance of salvation when God sends his Holy Spirit into our hearts, crying Abba, Father (Galatians 4:6). Then, and only then, will you know, without a doubt, that God is real...then, and only then, have you been reborn, Spiritually.
Until you're reborn Spiritually...nothing else matters.
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Believing in the "Rapture" relieves you of the responsibility to do anything except believe in Jesus...who will magically whisk you away to heaven. It's a lie, designed to keep you from preparing or being prepared for what's coming.
A lot of well-known and well-respected preachers talk about how long they have been preaching, as if the longer one preaches the more qualified one is to preach.
This may seem a strange question, but it never ceases to amaze me how few people allow God to play an active role in their daily lives. Why anyone would not want the creator of the universe to help them every second, every minute and every hour of every day, is simply beyond me.
The question in Psalms 15, "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle?" probably has as many answers as there are preachers, but they all stem from a common belief: "Everyone who believes in Jesus goes to heaven." Sounds great, but is it true?
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness"
2 Timothy 3:16
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