WND: ‘Striking’ number of Christians say Jesus isn’t only way to salvation
Artist portrayal of the Apostle Peter preaching
The Apostle Peter taught that salvation was only possible through Jesus:
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:7-12, NKJV throughout unless otherwise specified)
In light of that, consider something that World Net Daily posted:
‘Striking’ number of Christians say Jesus isn’t only way to salvation
More than 60% of born again Christians in America between the ages of 18 and 39 believe that Buddha, Muhammad and Jesus are all valid paths to salvation and over 30% say they either believe that Jesus sinned just like other people when He lived on Earth or aren’t sure, according to a new study. …
The study, which interviewed 3,100 Americans ages 18 to 55 … 08/23/21 https://www.wnd.com/2021/08/striking-number-christians-say-jesus-isnt-way-salvation/
The trend for Protestants to move further and further away from biblical beliefs keeps happening.
Apparently, the 60% mentioned do not believe Jesus when He said:
6 … I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6)
Furthermore, the New Testament also teaches:
14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16)
To believe otherwise is blasphemous.
Of course, since many Protestants erroneously believe one does not need to obey the God of the Bible for salvation, it is little surprise that more and more feel that other false routes also lead to salvation. As far as obedience and salvation go, all should pay attention to the following New Testament scriptures:
29 But Peter and the apostles answered and said, “We are obligated to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus Whom you killed by hanging Him on a tree. 31 Him has God exalted by His right hand to be a Prince and Savior, to give repentance and remission of sins to Israel. 32 And we are His witnesses of these things, as is also the Holy Spirit, which God has given to those who obey Him.” (Acts 5:29-32, A Faithful Version)
9 … He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, (Hebrews 5:9)
Yes, while salvation is a free gift, obedience is necessary according to scripture.
That being said, many around the world are being seduced by the false interfaith and ecumenical messages that the Vatican, World Council of Churches, the United Nations, Freemasons, and many others have been promoting. Here are links to information related to them:
Why Should American Catholics Fear Unity with the Orthodox? (And the Protestants) Are the current ecumenical meetings a good thing or will they result in disaster? Is doctrinal compromise good? Here is a link to a related video Should you be concerned about the ecumenical movement?
Beware: Protestants Going Towards Ecumenical Destruction! What is going on in the Protestant world? Are Protestants turning back to their ‘mother church’ in Rome? Does the Bible warn about this? What are Catholic plans and prophecies related to this? Is Protestantism doomed? See also World Council of Churches Peace Plan.
Will the Interfaith Movement Lead to Peace or Sudden Destruction? Is the interfaith movement going to lead to lasting peace or is it warned against? A video sermon of related interest is: Will the Interfaith Movement lead to World War III? and three video sermonette are also available: Pope Francis signs ‘one world religion’ document! and The Chrislam Cross and the Interfaith Movement and Do You Know That Babylon is Forming?
United Nations: Humankind’s Last Hope or New World Order? Is the UN the last hope for humanity? Or might its goals end up with sinister results? Two related videos include UN’s ‘New Universal Agenda’ is a False Gospel! and United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order.
Freemasonry and the Destruction of Rome? What is Freemasonry? What about ties to the Illuminati? Could Freemasons be involved in the fulfillment of prophecy? Here is a link to a related sermon: Freemasonry, Armageddon, and Rome.
The fact that 60% of the supposedly born-again American crowd already accepts this is disturbing.
Having studied the Bible, as well as information about Buddha and Muhammad, there is no way a real Christian can accept that Buddhism or Islam bring salvation. Both of those faiths are also mentioned in the free online book: The MYSTERY of GOD’s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why Did God Make You?
But, it is not just the 60% that have rejected biblical truth about salvation.
Wrong beliefs about salvation are ‘fundamental’ to Protestantism.
If you are Protestant and believe that your faith is truly based on the Bible, sola Scriptura as the Protestant reformer Martin Luther claimed, I challenge you to read and study the following free online book, including the scriptures quoted in it, titled: Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism.
That being said, if you are Roman Catholic or Greek Orthodox and believe your faith is truly the original one, I challenge you to read and study the following free online book, including the scriptures and historical references quoted in it, titled: Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church.
Hundreds of scriptures on God’s plan of salvation can be found in the free online book: Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation.
Some items to assist in your studies may include:
Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real Church of God differs from mainstream/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History; The First Protestant, God’s Command, Grace, & Character; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan; Seventh Day Baptists/Adventists/Messianics: Protestant or COG?; Millennial Kingdom of God and God’s Plan of Salvation; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats; The Godhead and the Trinity; Fleeing or Rapture?; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences.
Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church. Did the original “catholic church” have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term “catholic church” to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God? , Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover, and What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy, and Early Heresies and Heretics, and Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more, and Saturday or Sunday?
The Apostle Peter He was an original apostle and early Christian leader. Where was Peter buried? Where did Peter die?
Differences Between Islam and the Continuing Church of God What are some of the main differences? Are there any similarities? A video of related interest is titled: Islam: Any Christian Concerns or Similarities?
The MYSTERY of GOD’s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why Did God Make You? This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life. Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God’s Plan, Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God’s Plan, Mystery of Race, and The Mystery of YOU.
Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived–the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (Universal Offer of Salvation part 3), Is God Fair, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?, Can God Save Your Relatives?, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God’s Plan, and ‘By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets’.
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