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The ONLY Way?
One of the most perplexing issues in Christianity is the uniqueness of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. Christians (using Biblical support) answer this question in different ways:
- Jesus Christ is the only way. There is no salvation except through personal belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior (John 14.6).
- There are 'other sheep that are not of this fold' (John 10.16).
- Other Christians simply say this is 'above my pay grade,' and I 'will let God sort it all out.'
If you too have been perplexed by this thorny issue, let me share with you where your fellow Presbyterians stand.
- Option One - 39% of all Presbyterians agree.
- Option Two - 36% of Presbyterians agree.
- Option Three - the remaining 25%
My opinion? I believe that without Jesus Christ there is no salvation. I believe that on Calvary, God was broken and poured out for this fallen world, and in Jesus' resurrection God destroyed death. It is Jesus Christ who saves the world; without Jesus - no salvation. Then who is and who is not saved - whose confession and whose life demonstrates receptivity to God and whose life rejects God? Here I fall back on the sovereignty of God. God will choose; and I am joyful in knowing that the one who chooses is a God of love.
What do you believe? |
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Men's Bible Study
Are you interested, during the month of May, in being part of a 4-week Bible study with Pastor Tim? The purpose of the group is study and fellowship. The commitment is for 4 weeks--after that, it may become an ongoing group or not, depending on people's needs and wants. Please contact Pastor Tim directly via email or call the church office. Suggested times are:Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m., 10-11 a.m., or in the evening. |
