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Originally Posted by Lafon
The problem, as I see it, is simply this - the faith of most people who think they got it right, is based upon beliefs which are not TRUTH!
Do you think God will honor one's faith when such faith is not in accordance with the truth of His written Word? Of course not!
Have you ever read where Jesus said that "many false prophets shall arise and deceive many?"
The religious world which exists today is replete with teachings that will not bring the reward of eternal life which many are being told that it will. Why? Again, it is because they are being deceived through the false, misleading teachings of a multitude of "false prophets" which dominate the worldwide "professing Christian community."
Jesus said that the way which leads to eternal life is "strait, and few there be that find it." On the other hand though He also said that the pathway which leads to eternal damnation is "broad and many there be which go in thereat."
Being a "believer" only will never result in favorable action from God.... one must be a "real Christian" if they expect to receive God's blessings. This should motivate us to exert our very best efforts to "strive to enter into that strait gate which leads to eternal life, for many will seek to enter and shall not be able." (see Luke 13:24) |
Pick any doctrine that you feel is essential for your salvation, and essential that you get it right. I guarantee you, there will be people who hold an opposing view on that doctrine who would write the very same post you just did, thinking they are right, proving their view scripturally (at least thinking they do, just as you think your view is scripturally provable) and
you will be surprised at the judgment.
You are the one who has been deceived. Who is right? You?
This gets back to my assertion that the Bible is
not clear (using the definition I gave a few posts ago). People can and do support virtually any doctrine, and are thoroughly convinced that they see the only possible correct meaning.