Most of Christians like to see afterlife as the “real” world and life on earth as a prelude, introduction, something we should not focus on. There’s only a few references to this meaning of “spirit” in the New Testament though, most of the times it speaks about Holy Spirit or evil spirits. Yes, some manuscripts skip some phrases while others have them. I don’ think so. Plus, seriously? (1) People often lack assurance because they cannot remember or point to a specific time when they received Christ. So… the things Jesus discussed, including all events that mainstream Christianity refers to, is not going to happen at the end of the world. Who is the author if 2/3 of the New Testament books? I know, I know, vast majority of these 2 billions Christians believe it’s all about hell. Jesus shows lots of times how important this life is. This news is supposed to bring you peace. Many theologians (like J.W. Why won’t you try to find LS in the Bible though? Share Scripture memory verse. What is “generation”? There is no compromise to that. If we were able to write down and count every word spoken at a Christian church during one Sunday, I’m pretty sure in most cases the absolute top words would be “salvation” and “save”. Today I can barely understand how someone can believe in God of love and God – tyrant monster, throwing at people punishments that are totally blown out of proportions. 16 For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to advise him? Please remember – this Bible passage was originally written thousands of years ago, in a totally different reality, and in a kind of language (Koine) that hasn’t been used since IV century. to check if I’m still saved? False preachers can destroy the faith of there followers. Assurance is the confident realization of that security. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries) When Believers Doubt – 2-part teaching series by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Support . Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless, indeed, you fail the test! What you are reading now may very probably be written especially for you then. 7 Robert Lightner, Sin, The Savior, and Salvation, Thomas Nelson, Nashville, 1991, p. 246 quoting John MacArthur, The Gospel According to Jesus, p. 23. If you were taught to believe the common Christian theology, it will definitely take some time until you stop seeing “salvation” as saving from hellfire. I remember when I started learning English (my first language is Polish) I was amazed at how many pages were dedicated to the word “get” in my dictionary. I will try to answer it, and I’ll try to do it without reaching to theology. The real problem is ignorance of man’s sinful nature, the spiritual warfare we are in, God’s means of deliverance, and the need to grow and mature in Christ. (the same word is used in the following Matthew 9:22, so I’ll skip it) Enter your email address and name below to be the first to know. Again, listen to Radmacher’s comments on this: As I write these words, I stand in God’s sight faultless and perfect because God Almighty sees me through Jesus Christ. If Churches wanted to be consistent, they should either stop calling salvation free or get rid of all conditions of it. Had I been able to think logically back then… I could have noticed a few interesting things, with the most important one being…. It may not be a well known fact, at least not among orthodox Christians, but…. 2. Assurance is that same Peter declaring before the Council, in after-times, 'This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner: neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved'" (Acts iv.11, 12). 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