DISCOVERING FALSE CHRISTIAN'S
This is not surprising to me, that many people who calls themselves a Christians and saying that they are Saved, just by Believing. Sure, even the demons and all those who are in hell now, even believe. Just by believing by itself, does not mean that one is Saved.
People would read in the Bible this these Sriptures and stop there and disregard rest of God's Word.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world (presents the God kind of love), that He gave His Only Begotten Son (gave Him up to the Cross, for that’s what it took to redeem humanity), that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved (presents the most beautiful explanation of Salvation that could ever be given), and your house (means that Salvation is not limited merely to the jailer, but is available to the entirety of his family as well, that is if they will meet the conditions of Faith in Christ required of them).
I have talked with many souls this past week and it really doesn't really surprise me that they would read that and say that they are Saved and totally disregard what is commanded in the Book of Acts on how one is Saved, which is Repentance. Acts 2:38 and rest of the Book of Acts, absolutely has nothing to do with Water Baptism. The Book of Acts is talking about Baptism with the Holy Spirit or Ghost, which means the same thing. Repentance and the Blood of Jesus Christ is totally ignored by many people and the reason why that is because, of false doctrines of fools and of foolish false Preachers. I am adding verse 39, to prove the fact that 2:38 is talking about the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38-39, Matthew 28:19
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent (admit that God is right, and we are wrong), and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ (by the authority of that Name; there is no baptismal formula given in the Book of Acts; the only formula given was given by Christ in Mat. 28:19) for the Remission of sins (should have been translated, “because of remission of sins”; one is Baptized in Water because one’s sins have already been remitted due to Faith in Christ, and not that sins should be remitted), and you shall receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit (Repentance guarantees Salvation, which makes the Believer ready to be Baptized with the Holy Spirit; one is not Baptized with the Spirit automatically at conversion; it is an experience that follows Salvation, and is always accompanied by speaking with other tongues [Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7]). 39 For the Promise (of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit) is unto you (directed toward the many Jews standing in the Temple listening to Peter that day), and to your children (means that this great outpouring did not stop with the initial outpouring, but continues on), and to all who are afar off (meaning that it’s not only for those in Jerusalem, but the entirety of the world as well), even as many as the Lord our God shall call (that “Call”is “whosoever will”[Jn. 7:37-39; Rev. 22:17]). 19 Go ye therefore (applies to any and all who follow Christ, and in all ages), and teach all nations (should have been translated, “and preach to all nations”, for the word “teach” here refers to a proclamation of truth), baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (presents the only formula for Water Baptism given in the Word of God):
Faith
Faith is also ignored by fake Christians and false preachers.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by Grace (the Goodness of God) are you Saved through Faith (Faith in Christ, with the Cross ever as its Object); and that not of yourselves (none of this is of us, but all is of Him): it is the Gift of God (anytime the word “Gift”is used, God is speaking of His Son and His Substitutionary Work on the Cross, which makes all of this possible): 9 Not of works (man cannot merit Salvation, irrespective what he does), lest any man should boast (boast in his own ability and strength; we are allowed to boast only in the Cross [Gal. 6:14]).
Romans 10:17 So then Faith comes by hearing (it is the publication of the Gospel which produces Faith in it), and hearing by the Word of God (Faith does not come simply by hearing just anything, but rather by hearing God’s Word, and believing that Word).
Galations 2:20 I am Crucified with Christ (as the Foundation of all Victory; Paul, here, takes us back to Rom. 6:3-5): nevertheless I live (have new life); yet not I (not by my own strength and ability), but Christ lives in me (by virtue of me dying with Him on the Cross, and being raised with Him in Newness of Life): and the life which I now live in the flesh (my daily walk before God) I live by the Faith of the Son of God (the Cross is ever the Object of my Faith), Who loved me, and gave Himself for me (which is the only way that I could be Saved).
The Blood of Jesus Christ is also ignored by fools and foolish false preachers.
The Blood of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the Law purged with blood (some few things were purged with water, but almost all with blood); and without shedding of blood is no remission. (The shed Blood of Christ on the Cross is the only solution for the sins, the ills, and the problems of this world. The problem of the world, and of the Church as well, is that it has ever sought to substitute something else. But let all know, it is alone the Cross! the Cross! the Cross!)
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the Light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship one with another (if we claim fellowship with Him, we will at the same time walk in the Light, which is the sphere of His Walk), and the Blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (Our Faith being in the Cross, the shed Blood of Jesus Christ, constantly cleanses us from all sin.)
Matthew 26:28 For this is My Blood of the New Testament (New Covenant), which is shed for many for the remission of sins (His Death at Calvary would settle forever the sin debt, and for all of humanity, at least for all who will believe [Jn. 1:29]; as is obvious, the Lord’s Supper ever directs the Believer to the Cross).
Revelation 1:5-6 And from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful Witness (earthly life of perfect obedience), and the first begotten of the dead (refers to His Resurrection, which is the Firstfruits [Rom. 8:23]), and the prince of the kings of the earth. (This refers to His rulership of the world, which is a key theme of the Book of Revelation.) Unto Him Who loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own Blood (the Cross proves the fact of His Love in no uncertain terms), 6 And has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father (made possible by what Christ did at the Cross, and only by what Christ did at the Cross); to Him be Glory and Dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Christ is the Redeemer, so He deserves the “Glory and Dominion,”which will be His forever and ever.)
Listen Saved and unsaved and false preachers, as you have just read for yourselves, in order to be Saved, you must Believe through Faith, in Jesus Christ, the Cross and Him Crucified, which allows the Holy the Holy Spirit to Baptise you, which is the Only way that one is Saved. Speaking of the Finished Work, that Jesus Christ has accomplished for us. No other Work is needed.
You are not to remain as you are, there must be a change.
The Truth.
God Bless.
