Maybe it's only one sect of Christians who believe that salvation comes from confessing Jesus as Lord and Savior? Born Again? Maybe other Christians would believe that I would be saved if I believe the gospel of Jesus Christ and endure to the end, despite being a member of the Church of Jesus...
True, but some Christians believe they are saved if they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. It is why those Christian do not believe I'm saved that I want to understand.
Interesting thank-you.
In case you're interested, I believe that in verses 16-24 where Paul talks about the branches of the olive tree, that he's quoting the book of Zenos (Kanas?) that used to be part of the old testament. The entire allegory, I believe, is quoted by an ancient American...
I think your point is that the trinity is a correct doctrine, or that my belief that Jesus Christ and His Father are two separate people is an incorrect interpretation of scripture.
If that is true, then you might be able to answer my question.
If I still worship Jesus Christ and confess Him...
Do you mean you are not yet familiar with the reason why a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not saved despite confessing Jesus?
Thomas I also believe that salvation is only grant
I think this is touching on my question maybe. Do you believe that my believing Jesus Christ, accepting Him as Lord, and my personal Savior qualifies as "believing in God's Christ"? Especially if I believe that they are two separate beings? And...
Although I believe the social aspect is likely included, I am interested in the "going to heaven" aspect of being saved, which I believe many Christians also believe.
I understand your frustration. I also am interested in understanding Christians who believe I am not saved.
My understanding of the doctrine taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that everyone will one day know God and the truth, no more faith or guessing. Everyone will have the opportunity to accept salvation by Jesus Christ or reject it. If they accept it they will go to...
Thank-you. These all all good points, and I believe these scriptures.
I also want to understand why some Christian's believe the way they do about my not being saved.