The gospel message is often taken the wrong way by those who do not want to believe it. Their typical reaction is that the preaching of grace discourages the believers' efforts to do good works and encourages sinful living. But this is not the case for those who understand the true gospel. Discover 3 of the many reasons why the believers should be zealous of good works, though they are saved and kept saved by grace through faith alone.
The Bible is clear that salvation is not and cannot be by works. But there are many today who contradict this truth by false gospels which deceive the people into trying to earn salvation by works. This only creates counterfeit Christians. The purpose of this article is to discuss five (5) biblical reasons why works-based salvation is dangerous, unbiblical, and contrary to the true gospel.
How unwise is it to travel without a clear knowledge of the destination! But this is what many so called Christian are up to. They live with a profession of faith but with no knowledge, not to talk about the assurance of salvation. No idea where they go when they die. This is a result of wrong belief. Biblical salvation is that you believe the gospel to be saved, and then you remain in the gospel through your entire Christian living.
The Bible not only gives us the way of salvation, it also gives the knowledge of salvation to those who are saved. Therefore, there is no such thing as being saved and not knowing it, or being saved and not being sure of it. The knowledge of salvation comes from knowing and believing what the Bible says. This video will help you re-evaluate what you're trusting in, either Christ alone, Christ plus your works, or just your works.
"...that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.." Believing is the requirement for salvation. But you must believe what the Bible commands not any other message. This is where many people stumble, they do not understand exactly what and how to believe. And that is why I want to use this video to address the problem of wrong belief as well as that of unbelief.
Misapplied Series Episode 02 - How can we biblically describe the New Testament Christians? Cursed or Justified? There is a growing belief now that God will punish the believers for the sins and curses of their forefathers. This belief (and teaching) came from Exodus 20:5. The purpose of this article is to check this claim to see if it lines up with the Scriptures, and to offer some encouragement to the true Christians.
Christ came to the world for one purpose: to suffer and die in order to pay for the sins of the world. His work was completed and accepted by God. But that still does not make everybody saved. Everyone still needs to respond to His work in faith. "...whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. Whether you will be saved or not depends on what you do with the work of Christ. Have you believed?
