This False Teaching Is Creating COUNTLESS False Converts
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- This false teaching is creating COUNTLESS false converts… In this video, Todd Friel highlights several common ways that preachers fail to use biblical language when it comes to salvation instructions.
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If Jesus is your co-pilot, your in the wrong seat.
Bars
Amen!!!
Jesus take the wheel.
Yup I'm not even his co pilot and I'm in the back seat🙌
Totally give your will
False conversions are more of a problem for the comfortable Western churches.
Generations ago, sickness was the rule, death was close, lifespans were short and work was very laborious. Those are ripe conditions for seeking after God. Affluence, long lives and boundless entertainment have given us spiritual lethargy.
I agree!
Todd teaches a false gospel…oh the irony
true
@@Everykneebows How so?
Well said.
I hear so many well-respected pastors say "accept Jesus as your personal savior" and never mention the Lord part. It's a glaring omission. I'll tell you what happened to me. God brought me to the point where I had no choice but to recognize His truth. i couldn't deny it.
Exodus 3:13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” 14God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.”
Lord, King, Creator of the Universe. All titles are correct when used with the proper respect towards Him.
In the original Greek it's "Iésous"(transliteration) which is now translated to either Jesus or Joshua. Jesus was chosen to differentiate the Messiah from others who had his same name.
So referring to Him as Jesus might seem to you as improper. But, like the Lord has said Himself, when used in such a way to elevate Him above all others, then it is the proper way to refer to Him.
@@SofaEaterLovesYou No, that wasn't my point. Some pastors only say to accept Him as personal savior, never mentioning He's LORD.
Repeating cliches instead of preaching the Bible. Repent and believe the gospel.
@@TheJpep2424 The first word of Jesus recorded or reported when He started His ministry is "REPENT."
@@Mrs.Patriotlol Mike Todd had mentioned that several times in one of his sermons, but people constantly calls him a false teacher
This actually made me think about a lot of things. My approach towards God and salvation needs a thorough review.
Wretched & his favorite preachers are Calvinists you know.
@@mikelyons2831 Yes and that’s a wonderful thing🙏 The apostles, Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield, the Puritans, CH Spurgeon, D. James Kennedy,
RC Sproul, James Montgomery Boice, MacArthur, Steve Lawson, Tom Ascol to name a few. Paul Washer and Voddie Baucham might be in that camp too. Great teachers of the gospel🙏✝️
Best to see the actual BIBLICAL DEFINITION of "salvation" "Eternal Life" "Born Again" they are all related but the terms needs to be DEFINED WITHIN THEIR CONTEXT instead of them all being pulled out of context & redifined
@@Savedbygrace22 Great Teachers?? They teach: Only an arbitrary pre-chosen few will irresistibly turn to Christ consequently all others can't, they are vessels prepared for destruction and are to glorify God by their destruction!!! That's another gospel.
@@mikelyons2831 no it is not, read your Bible carefully and see that you can’t refute election. It is all over the Bible. Only those given to Jesus by God the Father will be saved. You just do not want to see it.
#10 did not save me as a teen and was the dominant message I heard from Young Life (2015-2017). I was so angry at God because everyone told me that He loved me and He just wants to fill my heart. Everyone failed to tell me that my deeds were wicked and His wrath was upon me and I needed to confess and foresake my sins and turn to Christ because He can give me peace with God and save me from my sins. Thankfully someone did tell me these truths at the right time and I have been saved ever since.
❤️ praise the Lord
@@AriannaArdent-rs1di Amen, God was so merciful and patient with me!
Yes! Jesus never says, “Accept me to your heart.” Instead, he said, “Follow me.”
Repent and believe!
Ok, just read Revelation, you will find the verse
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him
Colossians 2:6
John Ch 3 s 16 Jesus Christ s IT ALL
We have to accept Him so we can follow Him. His dicisple accepted Him as what He said He is first...then they left everything and follow Him. Romans 10:9-10 ; Rev 3:20
@@rayj.5792 That verse is ripped from context all the time. It's not speaking of salvation there. In context, it's referencing churches who have left their first love, were never saved to begin with, etc... It's not speaking to the individual to "accept Him into their hearts".
I honestly didn’t realize how important this subject was until this video. Thank you sincerely.
Jesus cannot be our Savior, unless we first acknowledge Him as our King, Lord, God, Creator. As Lord, He issues a proclamation that we need to be born-again with a Law-abiding Character to become an Upright Citizen in the Kingdom of God. Because the Devil, himself, fooled Eve & Adam out of their Godliness, into the image of lawlessness like the devil himself, we need to be rescued from his menacing leadership, redeemed from his lawlessness, cleansed from character-sin, and prepared perfectly in Christ's Righteousness. God's Law, written into our heart, powered by Grace, accelerated by our Faith, will produce Righteousness - Right doing - to be like Jesus all day long... I would be like Jesus.
BTW: Repentance is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, not something that we produce. As we continually learn about the goodness of God, we continually repent of not being in His likeness fully.
Romans 2:4 - "the Goodness of God leads you to Repentance".
Just click my Icon to play the video called "How To Become a Genuine in 6 Minutes". Blessings, Brother Steve
It isnt, I think he is blowing things out of perspective... taking small details and making them as important as the actual gospel...
@@stonesymmetry I researched this topic exactly 3 years ago by beginning to read the Bible looking for all the ways the gospel is presented. I am really saddened by this video's contents as they woefully miss the mark...
How sad will it be for those whom our Lord says, "Away from me, for I never knew you!". 😥
Sadly the Pastors that need to hear this,NEVER will.
Sure they will, The Lord will tell them right before they are cast into the pit.
@@Ephesians-yn8ux So you say! How about the people of every other religion that never even have the chance to think the "right" thing?
Are you suggesting God swoops in like Superman at the last second to save them too?
Well, kinda like Superman, except God himself invented (or at least allowed) the entire scenario which put the people in danger in the first place.
"I just saved you from the torture I was going to do to you! Now worship and love me :)"
-God
Bro why do you think they'll never hear it or that they need it in the first place?
And why is God letting this very important information hide in this obscure corner of the Internet?
He never ceases to amaze me with his lack of power.
They know the truth but won’t share it. They need to keep their churches filled. The attendees know the truth too but have itching ears
@@riseagain9677 wait...so they know the truth, but play some charade to get around it?
Lol come on
Repentance in the bible doesnt mean remorse.
It literally means “ a change of heart”
Something which only the Lord can do to you
360 degree turn from the way we were going which is the way of this world including all religions to following Yahuah's Torah which us the foundation of his Throne through obedience and faith period.
@@emmanuelk.tambwe2628wrong, period.
You are correct.
@@emmanuelk.tambwe2628Faith and Faith alone. Without faith we have nothing.
Metanoia is the Greek word translated repentance. It does NOT mean change your heart. Is means change of mind.
Paul wrote be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
This renewing of the mind is an event that happened to you by God Himself.
God grants repentance. He enables faith.
The problem with the traditional ( and correct ) formulation is in the critical words "repentance" and "faith". Unless those words are fully and properly explained in the process of presenting the gospel, many modern people don't know what is required. We cannot simply assume that the average contemporary person even really understands the word "sin". Remedial instruction, like we used to teach through catechisms, is a prerequisite to having people understand what is involved in following Christ.
Thanks, Todd, for finally shedding some light and truth on these awful modern "invitation" models. Christ invites only in the sense that the ruler in the parable who gave a wedding feast invited: many are called, few are chosen.
It's funny since yesterday me and my family went to church and the sermon was about salvation.
One of the things the pastor/speaker said was about to attain salvation we need to have faith and repent but as he was saying that I knew most people wouldn't know what it means to repent
(or what categorized as sin lol).
Sorry for my bad english.
All are responsible to know Jesus Christ. We have been blessed with the written Word,preserved for all times. We have Scripture on our phones, and missionaries have spread the Gospel(still do) to all nations. For anyone sincerely seeking to know God, He will reveal Himself! He is not hiding! All of creation testifies that God exists! None are with excuse for God Himself has given us a conscience(Con-meaning “with” Science-meaning “knowledge”). Those who claim they were “taught wrong” will not have this as an excuse when they stand before God on Judgement Day. We cannot blame another human for our lack of sincerely seeking after God Almighty!
Its this simple. FROM PAUL: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Can’t resist a chuckle every time Todd Friel quotes himself. 😂 Great video with an important message! Thank you Todd.
Please pray that I would have assurance and just know Him more, I have always been suspicious of my own salvation, and i do have doubts, but I think I believe in Him. Which is not where I want to be honestly. Please pray for me
I’m praying that you will be assured of your salvation. I know the enemy likes to cause us to doubt at times, but I suggest you speak with your pastor or a believing friend. Read your Bible daily and pray often. God bless you.
Father, I pray for Samuel, I pray father that Samuel will find assurance of His salvation in accordance with your word. I pray that Samuel will lead a life of repentance and faith in your only begotten Son, King Jesus, Lord and savior of mankind, the only means to obtain everlasting life. Father I ask that Samuel examines his life according to your word, if he is not doing so, and bring Him to a place of saving faith if he does not already have it. Father help us to die to ourselves daily and live lives that honor and bring you glory. Amen
We doubt at times because we don’t have the assurance of salvation. There are verses of scripture that say, “These things I have written unto you that you may know that you have eternal life.” - 1 John 5:13. Therefore is NO prayer that can save you, period. No man can come to Me, except the Father which have sent Me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.” - John 6:44. Philippians 1:29 says, “It’s been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but to suffer for His sake.”
You're not alone.
Please study Romans 8:26-39. It helped me. We must base our Faith on Christ & His Word, not how we feel. (See Ephesians 2:8-10)....IF you are saved, study John 10 & know, those who belong to Christ can not lose their salvation, because salvation belongs God. He Saved you, from your SELF, sin & His Wrath.
Study His Word.(it builds faith) Praise Him & pray.
Trust Christ & His finished Work & rest from your own, because your works, your feelings, or even your own thoughts do not determine your relationship to Chist. (See Romans 12:2)
❤✝️
The WORD says hear, Believe, REPENT, Confess JESUS as Lord, get baptized and live your life for JESUS til your last breath 🙏
But do you know what the word repent means in the scriptures? Just curious since you put it into all CAPS. You might have a wrong understanding of this word, GOD also repents in the scriptures and GOD is not a sinner
False
I think that is a very Biblical summary. The others who reply need to search their hearts and the scriptures!
@@davidjohnson497 Repent means change your mind or have a change of heart in the Bible. That’s it. It doesn’t mean “turn away from sin”. If you repent and trust Jesus it just means whatever you had your trust and hope resting in beforehand will be changed and you’ll place that hope and trust in Jesus instead. Will this naturally lead you on a whole new path and make you want to live a life pleasing to the LORD? Yes, but even Paul confessed that he still struggled with sin and fleshly desires after being saved. The comment or should have had “Believe” in all caps if they wanted to emphasize the gospel itself, but instead they put “repent” in all caps. There’s a common lie in the Church today that Biblical repentance means “turning away from sin”, and yet that would mean we’d need at least one instance in the New Testament where we were instructed to αποστρέψω from our sins to be saved. We don’t have even one instance in the New Testament where turning away from sin is part of the message of salvation. We are told to μετάνοια and have πίστις is Christ to be saved. That just means change your mind about what you believed before and trust Jesus. So I’m trying to make sure that Repentance is properly understood, because many people have not gotten saved and received the Holy Ghost by taking the leaven of the Pharisees and believing in a works based salvation on non-biblical repentance instead of just trusting Jesus. Check Acts 16:30-31, there’s even the simple unadulterated gospel given in that passage by Paul. He just says trust Jesus and you shall be saved. You don’t even need to use the word repent to get someone saved by Christ because if they put their faith in Christ then they will have had a natural Biblical experience of μετάνοια as well, aka Biblical repentance.
GOD Bless! ❤️
@@narrowistheway77Where in the Bible does it say that God repented?
When you go from no-faith to faith-in-Christ then YOU HAVE REPENTED. If you TRULY believe that and your heart is TRULY converted, then God causes YOU to follow His statutes. He gives you a NEW HEART and you put on the NEW MAN. You do works BECAUSE youre saved and not to be saved. Who the heck turns away from every single little habitual sin in one swing??? You have to GROW.
Hi Billy. I believe that is why the clip from Paul Washer saying faith alone saves is included. There are a couple reasons we say you must repent and believe to be saved:
1. It is what Scripture says (Mark 1:15, Luke 13:5, etc).
2. Many people don't understand that a repentant heart is part of what saving faith means, as you explained, believing instead that Jesus died and rose only to remove the consequences of sin; they imagine that their sin will be tolerated. They need to know that they will not be saved if they are content to live as enemies of God.
The call to repent and believe does not mean, "first get your life right, and then put your faith in Jesus." That's a legalistic distortion. It means trusting Jesus first of all and beginning to follow Him. True repentance will be evidenced by continuing to follow Him, however imperfectly, like the seed that fell on good soil and survived and bore fruit. It also does not mean that your obedience in following Him is what saves. Repentance is to faith what a pulse is to a heartbeat. No pulse = no heartbeat = death, but the pulse isn't what makes anyone alive.
@christianalter3305 You have to repent of course but we are not capable of living sinless lives. Which is why Jesus died on the cross for us. If we could live a sinless life, he wouldn't have needed to do that. If you truly are saved, you will want to follow the ways of Jesus but we will fall short .... because we are human. Your logic doesn't make sense to me.
@@DomusQueen89 He's clearly stating what the Scriptures teach. There is a difference between continuing in a lifestyle of sin and sinning on occasion while hating it. Huge difference. The former would indicate one is unsaved. Regardless of what he or she thinks.
@jerilowehowell6015 Jesus died for our sins ... because humans are sinful. We cannot help ourselves. Doesn't make much sense to die for sin, but not all sin. Many times continuing in sin is addiction of soke sort. Now if I believe in my heart that Jesus is lord and died for my sins, but he doesn't deliver me from whatever addiction I have, no matter how hard I try...are u saying I go to hell? That Christ's blood wasn't enough? Get it together. This is why we are failing as a country. Who are u to say God isn't pruning us? Isn't teaching us a lesson? Go on with your nonsense. I believe in Jesus 💯. His blood covers his believers completely.
And what are His statues? List them here, please.
Hmm. I just saw this in my Bible reading today: “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him.” (Colossians 2:6). Definitely, repentance and faith is vital, but accepting Him is not an unbiblical idea.
…I hear you, but the verse says as you have therefore RECEIVED Christ Jesus The Lord walk in him… Received past tense…. Paul is addressing those who are already believers……
@@damienmercer4731so there was a point of accepting him. You can’t receive something you didn’t accept.
Let’s stop all these policing of words, especially when we are playing just clips of the entire message, so what if they have spoken of repentance and faith and believing on the Lord Jesus, and then decided to use the word accept as the summary, so whoever is listening has a full context, but we come here and judge with a 2 secs clip.
@@yohananoloke7307 hey good brother….. question is what are we accepting…??? Are we accepting Jesus being the Messiah? Or are we accepting Jesus being born of a virgin? Or are we accepting Jesus dying on the cross. Or are we accepting him as being The Lord. Or are be believing/trusting on his death, burial and resurrection alone…. What is the gospel of our salvation as we are currently living in this dispensation of the grace of God…. Many want to defer to Acts 2:38 where Peter is addressing Jews (Acts 2:14) Some want to defer to Jesus earthly ministry for salvation. Paul states in 2 Cor 5:16 we are no longer to follow Christ ministry as he was in the flesh…. But rather but our trust in Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Which Paul states is the gospel of our salvation in 1 Cor 15:1-4.
@@damienmercer4731 I believe they are accepting Jesus in his totality, him being messiah, his virgin birth, him being God, his reason for coming(to save us from our sin), his death, his burial, his resurrection and what all these mean for us. Now we can be reconciled to God, now we can have access to him. We now have peace with God. Our sins are forgiven and we have received grace, saved by it (Eph 2:8-10) and empowered by it to also live godly lives (Titus 2:11-12).
At least to the best of my knowledge, each time I have heard the word ACCEPT used, they list a lot of things
1. Man is dead(spiritually) and separated from God because of Adam’s sin. And is headed for eternal damnation.
2. Man cannot save himself by any good deeds.
3. God wanting to restore us to himself sent his son to die for our sins.
4. We must repent, believe on and confess the Lord Jesus.
Then they call for them to accept Jesus. So those being told have the full context of why and what it means.
@damienmwrcer: Are we speaking mid-Acts dispensation, grace movement, rightly divided or what? Are you only considering Pauline epistles? If so, there's no point analyzing the passages with you....just curious. Are you following the Niagara Creed?
As Voddie once said, "He's the God of the universe. If He wants into your heart, He'll kick down the door."
Sooo he's leaving it up to dudes like voddie to send cryptic messages on how to be saved, messages which are disputed by the next "teacher" you hear? Indistinguishable man-made messages.
At BEST this God is real and just doesn't care.
At most likely, he ain't even real man.
No He *can* kick down the door. There’s a difference
@@brandonwilliams6181 and for the ones he doesn't kick down the door for, does he just not care?
@ace... God is real, no doubts there, he gives us all free will and also let's us do whatever we want so we can see that out there at doesn't work.
False teachings, Buddhism, Islam, atheism, Catholicism all kinds of man made spin
The true church of God is not denominational, a house divided cannot stand. The true church of God keeps the biblical Sabbath and biblical holy days, something very few "churches" so.
Jesus says his is a "little flock" there are at best 20,000 real Christians in the United States.
So it's not that God doesn't care, when the time comes he will play back all the stupidity we have attempted so we will have no excuse but to either choose his way or be obliterated.
Sin, death, murder, crime, hatred, racism are all allowed so we can see what life would be like when we are in charge....none of these things will exists when the kingdom of heaven comes to earth.
Yes God and Jesus are coming here to rebuild this place, we are not going to float up to the sky and play harps or whatever, that's nonsense and another false teaching.
If you want to know the truth get you an ESV, New King James or Cepher Bible and read the truth for yourself, never blindly trust ANY pastor, ever
That is interesting because Jesus says in Revelation “I stand at the door and knock…”
I struggle with SSA as a Christian and it really makes some of this stuff a bit easier for me. When I came to God I left my bf and chose to follow and submit to God and left that lifestyle. Everyday I have to die to that part of myself and turn to Him for help and it helps me build my relationship with Him. It’s easy for me to see repentance and fruits in my life. It’s the one thing about my struggle that has been good for me. I literally wouldn’t be able to resist my struggle if it wasn’t for Jesus. There are days I literally talk to Him because I may never be with a partner. Through my struggle He has revealed so much to me so fast. Being a celibate Christian was something at first and in the last time I tried faith (focused on trying to be straight not Jesus) I saw as a burden but I’m learning that it really allows me to spend so much time just focusing and seeking God. It allows me to easily see my cross I carry and what I am dying to. I thank God for deciding I was a sheep worth bringing me home and for allowing me to see some good in my struggle. He can take someone who felt so unqualified to be a believer and change and make them into something new.
I have been deep in sexual sin and have come out the other side. He absolutely can heal you. He is faithful to lead you into ALL righteousness!
@@jannaswanson271 Healing is walking with Jesus the rest will come on His time not your time or mine. I am happy with where He has me and is taking me.
He can also and did use you to encourage people like me. We can get bitter and resentful, not realizing Where life comes from and Who it's for. It's hard being alone but it's far better than missing out on God.
@@fatalheart7382 Amen! I am working on a written testimony and it on hearing him say Good job my faithful servant is what keeps me going. It’s having an eternity mindset. I’m not perfect at it but I’m trying that’s all we can do 😊 wish you the best and if you ever need someone to chat feel free to reach out!!!
Amen
Even my faith is not my own work, rather it is the work of God, the Holy Spirit, to grant me the gift of faith in Him, so it is all who God is and what He has done for me, that the life and death of The Son, the regeneration and baptism by the Spirit, is what brings me before the Father, finally reconciled to God, no longer dead, but alive spiritually, to serve the one and only God, creator of all, sustainer, and redeemer, my savior!
Amazed at almost zero mention of guilt, sorrow or regret or humility in all of this discussion of repentence. The "turn around" definition sounds just as mechanical as "making a decision".
I agree! It comes across as a works salvation to some degree. That we can't be saved until we turn. I believe we turn because the Holy Spirit does the regenerative work that causes me to turn. Thoughts?
@@vickiware813what about the carnal Christians spoke of in Romans?
@@josephwhite8850 where in Romans exactly?
Did the GENTILES in Acts 10:44 have guile, sorrow, or regret when they got saved? Nope.
@@DanielVargas-ir9rx I have always realized that the Lord 'plucked' me out of darkness at the time I was still loving my sin. That was 44 years ago. And He has been faithful ever since to work His work of sanctification! 🤗
Thank you for this timely correction. Time is short, I pray we hear and respond rightly. God bless you in this ministry!
Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoeffer needed to re read his Bible! He seemed to be on the right track but missed the point.
Are you saying don't get baptized if you don't go to church?
PREACH!!!
@@brucedavenport7016 Brother, he read the Bible more than many of us !
Jesus saves us not you saving yourself. Todd is a Calvinist heretic
Yes! You nailed it!I am so sick of people thinking that they didn't Jesus favor to let him in their life. Every body on earth deserves hell and if not for our God Jesus we would suffer hell forever.
Acts 16:30-31 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Read the rest of Acts as well, Cassady.
Acts 2:38 “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Repentance and baptism for the remission of sins.
Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’”
Baptism washes away sin.
Acts 20:26 “but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.”
Deeds in keeping with repentance.
@@catholictruth102 My friend, baptism has never "washed away sin"! Only the blood of the Lamb can do that Rev 7:14! In Acts 2:38 the "for" is NOT the Greek word "γάρ" but "εἰς" which can also have the meaning "in view of". Peter is not saying that "baptism" is the causes of forgiveness for sin. The sense of the passage is that they should be baptized in response to their repentance and faith, in view of their faith. The New Testament witness shows people being baptized in response to their faith. Verse 41 of the very chapter you cited shows that, "So those who received his word (BELIEVED) were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls." Acts 2:41
"But when they BELIEVED Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Ac 8:12.
And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized? And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Ac 8:36-38
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word (BELIEVED). And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit (BELIEVED) just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Ac 10:44-48.
And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Ac 16:29-33.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, BELIEVED in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul BELIEVED and were baptized. Ac 18:8.
In Acts 22:16 you indicate that "Baptism washes away sin". That is not what the passage says. Paul here says that he was asked a question, Why do you wait? He was then given two commands. Be baptized and wash away your sins. Wash Away (ἀπόλουσαι) is an aorist, middle, imperative, second person singular, verb; not an Accusative noun which it would have to be to make your interpretation correct. ἀπόλουσαι is not the direct object of βάπτισαι. How was Paul's sins washed away? The text tells you, calling on His name (Romans 10:13). Not by baptism!
If you believe that Baptism is salvific, a necessary requirement for salvation, then I would like to propose a question to you. Say you and I were traveling in a vehicle going down the interstate. I crashed the vehicle and was pinned in it and I was not a believer. The fire fighter told me that as soon as they relieved the wreckage from my body I would most likely die. I look at you and ask you, "I'm gonna die, what must I do to be saved?" There is no water anywhere around us. What's your answer?
@catholictruth102 My friend, baptism has never "washed away sin"! Only the blood of the Lamb can do that Rev 7:14! In Acts 2:38 the "for" is NOT the Greek word "γάρ" but "εἰς" which can also have the meaning "in view of". Peter is not saying that "baptism" is the causes of forgiveness for sin. The sense of the passage is that they should be baptized in response to their repentance and faith, in view of their faith. The New Testament witness shows people being baptized in response to their faith. Verse 41 of the very chapter you cited shows that, "So those who received his word (BELIEVED) were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls." Acts 2:41 "But when they BELIEVED Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Ac 8:12. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized? And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Ac 8:36-38 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word (BELIEVED). And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit (BELIEVED) just as we have?” And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Ac 10:44-48. And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Ac 16:29-33. Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, BELIEVED in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul BELIEVED and were baptized. Ac 18:8. In Acts 22:16 you indicate that "Baptism washes away sin". That is not what the passage says. Paul here says that he was asked a question, Why do you wait? He was then given two commands. Be baptized and wash away your sins. Wash Away (ἀπόλουσαι) is an aorist, middle, imperative, second person singular, verb; not an Accusative noun which it would have to be to make your interpretation correct. ἀπόλουσαι is not the direct object of βάπτισαι. How was Paul's sins washed away? The text tells you, calling on His name (Romans 10:13). Not by baptism! If you believe that Baptism is salvific, a necessary requirement for salvation, then I would like to propose a question to you. Say you and I were traveling in a vehicle going down the interstate. I crashed the vehicle and was pinned in it and I was not a believer. The fire fighter told me that as soon as they relieved the wreckage from my body I would most likely die. I look at you and ask you, "I'm gonna die, what must I do to be saved?" There is no water anywhere around us. What's your answer?
@@catholictruth102Did the thief on the cross get baptised?
@@StopCommies Which verse says he did or didn’t?
I have mentioned this to people in my class at church and often times I’m looked at like I’m a heretic
Leave that church behind
Its this simple. FROM PAUL: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Is it a hillsong/bethel type church? If so get out NOW
@@DanielVargas-ir9rx it is not simple...that will send more people to hell than Satan ever could....
I have a problem with the the use of the word repent. In the Greek, repent is metanoeo, which means a change of mind about who Jesus is and is synonymous with faith, trust and belief. True repentance is putting your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is true that we need to repent of our sins and confess our sins but that doesn’t happen unless we have been born again because we don’t have the power on our own.
Everybody Needs To Believe In There Heart The Gospel Message That Saves You From God's' Wrath
The real power is in the gospel according to God, it only has the power to set a person free from the bondage of sin and death.
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4). THE GOSPEL THAT SAVES, And Gives You Eternal Life
Moreover, brethren, I declared unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and that God raised Jesus from the dead.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 1:12-14
13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
It is not based on human traditions, rituals, or works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross.
He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Romans 5:8-10 KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
The Saving Blood Of Christ
Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Him and ray comfort seem to add upon repentance
@@shizmoo5536 I would agree with you. I can agree with John MacArthur on many things but he has taught Lordship salvation.
So we can be Christians and live like sinners?
Repentance in Hebrew means doing a 180 and in Greek as you said is a change of mind. brother, combine the two...
Soooo true! I believed in Jesus at 8 years old and went on as a believer powerless to sin! At 56, I repented and cried out to God to save me. He took ahold of my broken heart and placed me on a different road headed for the right direction (sanctification) and am no longer powerless to sin. I yearn to please Him, obey Him and know Him. It’s not a painless journey as He who began a good work is faithful to complete it. Well, that means refining fire….burning up deep roots of sun like jealousy anger and rejection. It’s a journey like no other because He is preparing us to be gathered unto Himself…..
Amen. When I first truly repented and believed - and I have to admit I had no idea what I was doing - I noticed that certain things fell off me: pornography, movies - not R18, but with violence and foul language - and I got this absolute insatiable hunger for the Bible. That lasted about 3 months, and then I was filled with the Holy Spirit and started seeing things about the church we were attending that just weren't right. That's when the baptism by fire started: lots of trouble, and I got all of these things that were in me - anger, bitterness etc - that I think were underneath the surface and God just started dealing with them. I had to go to Him and ask Him to get rid of them, and the next morning, they were gone. Interestingly, I only know that was baptism by fire due to a sermon by a certain Derek Prince. Only when I looked back at my experience did I realize what had been happening. I laughed so hard and kept thanking God for not showing me what he had been doing until I listened to that sermon.
I remember once telling God "I surrender everything to you" and, after that Derek Prince sermon, I laughed and told him I didn't realize what I was getting myself into when I said those words, but I'm so glad that he did that. I have a patience with my children that I never could have worked up in a million years, and a hunger to teach them about God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit from the Bible. They used to be lethargic about it, but I've noticed they now hunger to dive into the Bible and ask me questions. ALl glory and prais to God for that
Thank you, Mr Todd Friel, and all the crew at Wretched.
Heard all those statements before, now when I hear them, I cringe because they are leading people to a false salvation.
…me too… It sounds nice though…
Its this simple. FROM PAUL: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
The ultimate deception is changing up the original plan of salvation. "It's easier to deceive people than to convince them they've been deceived." Make sure you're following the original plan.
Absolutely ! Acts 2:38
Thank you for this episode, as well as others. My wife and I have noticed how prophetic many preachers during our youth 60-plus years ago were. We actually turned our backs on God for three decades based on the "updated language" that watered down the Gospel. I wonder how many today could experience rebirth if told the truth.
I use the God Shaped hole reference BUT in this way to explain.
We all feel a void. But when we fill it with worldly things, we never fill the void. If anything, it feels more vast.
But when we repent and choose to walk with Christ, choose to fill it with Godly things (growing in our faith and relationship w Jesus), we feel complete.
I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. When I was six I was told about repentance and I was not doing wrong the best I know when I did it. I asked Jesus into my life, and l knew l was saved! I also know about repentance!
but I knew I will soon.
I still don’t understand people gripe with the words “accepting Jesus”
It’s the idea that you have enough authority to say: “Ok God, you can save me now.” We don’t have authority over Jesus. We aren’t saying yes to Jesus like a woman says yes to a wedding dress, we are going to Jesus and saying “Lord I know that I’m a sinner and I repent and now I will follow you, since you are my salvation.” You acknowledge Jesus as the only way to God and turn away from your sins… it’s not as simple as saying “Yes” to Christ like he’s some basic white wedding dress and still living as you always have. You must put your faith in God and repent from your sins because GOD is the one with the authority to save you, WE are not the ones in authority to let God do it. We are surrendering to God, not wearing his salvation like a wedding gown.
@@trevinodude if you don’t deny Christ, then you’ve accepted him as your Lord and savior. Whether you’re a believer or not a believer, you will be responsible for making a decision or not making a decision to submit to him. So that is acceptingz Christ. Maybe it’s the idea that the individual wants to attach to the words, but either way you’re accepting Christ if you’re a believer
@@Muzicboy3 Yeah. I think it’s more of a ‘use accurate wording’ type debate. But if the intention to repent is there, I agree
Thanks Todd for this clarity that we can share with others!
Another timely video from Todd!!
I was sent a free copy of that booklet (Are you a rotten fish?) and it is one of my favorites. I was one of those "walked an aisle and go back to the world" converts.
I didn't understand the gospel and thought getting to heaven was completing a checklist to qualify for a scales judgement.
Now I was saved before I got that booklet, but if I wasn't I'm sure God could've used it to save me.
Everybody Needs To Believe In There Heart The Gospel Message That Saves You From God's' Wrath
The real power is in the gospel according to God, it only has the power to set a person free from the bondage of sin and death.
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4). THE GOSPEL THAT SAVES, And Gives You Eternal Life
Moreover, brethren, I declared unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and that God raised Jesus from the dead.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 1:12-14
13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
It is not based on human traditions, rituals, or works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross.
He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Romans 5:8-10 KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
The Saving Blood Of Christ
Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Repentance and good works are the fruit of Salvation, not the root.
I do agree that the church needs to talk about repentance more. We can't really understand grace unless we first understand sin. It wasn't until I was convicted with sin and then repented of that very thing, then did I surrender my life to Jesus. There was much shame and my heart was broken, the fear of the Lord changed my life.
Saying yes to Jesus, commitment to Christ, good works, new desires, a change of perspective and attitude are all by-products of one being born again.(After true salvation, then you will begin to bear fruit and see character changes) And none of that is even possible without faith.
(Without faith it is impossible to please God) one cannot truly follow or serve the Lord without faith. Faith and repentance go hand-in-hand.
LOVE THIS MESSAGE!! THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD! 🤓🕊
BELIVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU WILL BE SAVED PERIOD ACTS CH 16 vs 30, 31
The word there in the Greek means far more than mere intellectual agreement or assent. That's where people get confused. It implies total trust and commitment behind it.
They’ll give you a dumb answer to this 🤦♂️ they say stuff like repent don’t mean change mind, when in fact it does mean to change your mind, they’ll tell you believe doesn’t mean believe 🤦♂️ it’s brutal listing to Lordship salvation followers, they’re so high and mighty, they can’t just trust in Jesus.
What about verses 32 and 33. Left those off.
@@jerilowehowell6015, more than implies. pisteo means trust.
@@jerilowehowell6015 If you truly believe, you will receive the Holy Spirit. God changes the life of a person. Commitment wont save you... Take it from Paul who says: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
On the day the church was born (Pentecost) the inspired apostle clearly said how to “get saved”. Read Acts 2:36-42. There is no “sinner’s prayer” except the publican vs. Pharisee.
…check Acts 2:14…. Peter is addressing jews, on a jews holiday, on jews land, still under the law…. We are in the dispensation of the grace of God (check Eph 3:1-3)….Our salvation is based of 1 Cor 15:1-4……
@damienmercer4731
Greetings neighbor,
What Peter preached was the gospel of Christ, which is the power of God unto salvation to all that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).
As Jesus had commanded his apostles, so they did. And on the day of Pentecost, the New Testament began, and the gospel of Christ was preached. It was first preached to the Jews (Acts 2:38-39), then to the Samaritans (Acts 8:5-17), and then to the Gentiles, beginning at the house of Cornelius (Acts 10).
This is how the gospel of Christ, even as the Lord commanded:
*Matthew 28:18-20*
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach *all nations,* baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
*Luke 24:45-48*
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, *beginning at Jerusalem.*
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
The same gospel that Peter preached to the Jews, was preached to the Samaritans, and also to the Jews. If you will read through the book of Acts, you will, hopefully, see that this is the case.
@@damienmercer4731 what about Acts chapter 10 when Peter addresses the gentiles at Cornelius house ? What about Acts chapter 8 when Philip addresses the Samaritans ? What about Acts chapter 19 when Paul addresses the disciples of John ? All salvation is based on Acts 2:38. Romans thru Jude are letters written to the churches and ministry not sinners. Salvation is not in the letters, but only in the book of Acts.
@@apostolicengineer8251
Good brother, notice how Peter said it was unlawful for him to logged or enter into Cornelius’s house… But something changed… The Lord told him so… In the early part of Acts Peter is the main/leading character 1-7, 10, 12… He’s really hammering home that the Jews killed there Messiah, and they need to change there hearts and mind about it…. Paul comes along and becomes the main/leading character till the end of book. Thats because there’s a transition taking place from LAW to GRACE!!!… Note the language in Paul’s EPISTLES, notice how he emphasizes Christ being raised from the dead for salvation….. Being saved by grace through faith, eternal life being a free gift, not being under law…. Peter never preach that message… Peter peached repent… Peter was a minister of the circumcision (law) Peter was a law keeping jew…. In 2 Peter 3:15-16 he says Pauls writings are hard to be understood…. Long story short, Paul was give the gospel of the grace of God, which was not given to him be any man, but by Jesus Christ… Read the 1st. chapter of Galatians….
“Repent! And trust Jesus” I will remember this as well. ❤️ thanks Wrteched Team!
I like Todd and listen to Wretched radio every day. I posted on Facebook that the "sinner'a prayer" has sent millions to hell.
Now preachers try to keep people IN their churches by never speaking of sin but only how God is love, love…. Afraid to call out what’s going on in their churches!!!
If they preach against sin they would lose most of their church and their paychecks.
Yip. Love without truth is nothing more than self seeking. 1COR 13
Exactly
In John 1:12 it says as many as received Him, a synonym for receive is accept.
Go read the context.
It's talking about Israelites accepting their Messiah, not about salvation.
@@Packhorse-bh8qn The context doesn't nullify the plain reading of the text. Stop trying to redefine the text with "context"
@@Chase9803 "The context doesn't nullify the plain reading of the text. "
No, it doesn't nullify it.
Context DEFINES the meaning. That's how language works.
Did God really say? That's what you're doing when you deny the plain reading of John 1:12. The context is clearly speaking of salvation.@@Packhorse-bh8qn
@@Chase9803 "The context is clearly speaking of salvation. "
No, that's read into the text because people assume, rather than reading. It's not there.
Tozer!!! You have made an instant subscriber - LOVE Tozer! I actually taught/teach "The Pursuit of God" for many years. I wish there was a church or community that Lived this way - most churches are empty of any kind of hope now. If you are New, there is no place for you, no one wants to make a place in their lives for you. You are left in whatever situation you are in with NO ONE, not even the Pastors, caring if you live or die.
Im pretty sure you were on the airwaves as I was a recently saved boy in 2000, I recently discovered your YT channel. Thank you for your wisdom and leadership.
It doesn’t matter what phrases are used, people who will follow him will.
And many churches invite people to "slip up their hands real fast" (with every head bowed and every eye closed, as if the miracle of the new birth is a shameful thing.) If Jesus died publicly in full display, repentant sinners shouldn't be ashamed of their salvation.
I also used to attend a church that did that. It never even dawned on me that that was not the right way.
That and many other issues with that church make me so glad we left and found a much better bible following church.
I mean baptism is generally seen as the public profession of faith, isn't it?
Great spiritual discernment lesson here. Thank you.❤
Not really, he confuses people even more.... Not once did he mention the Holy Spirit. Its this simple. FROM PAUL: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Great video brother!!!
Im trying to have a personal relationship with Jesus and repent but I dont feel conviction, I struggle with a hard heart, pls pray for me and my family
I pray that you will genuinely humble yourself to see how wretched a sinner you are compared to our holy & righteous Creator. I pray that your eyes are opened by the Holy Spirit, who alone can show you who you really are and how you need Christ to save you! I pray that the Spirit of God will make you to recognize that apart from the saving grace of Christ Jesus, you deserve eternal wrath in hell for your sins against a holy God. Repent and believe in Christ ...admit that you cannot save yourself & cast yourself on Christ today! Turn from your sin & read the Word every day asking for God to change you & give you wisdom to follow after Him! 🙏🏼
Memorize Psalm 51 and pray it back to the Lord on your knees or face. The sacrifices of God are broken spirit and a contrite heart, oh God thou shalt not despise. It's not a gimmick -- the Word of God will slay you and will break up your fallow ground. The Word of God is sharper than any two-edge sword. May the Lord bless you.
Pray for fear of the Lord. I did, and Once I had a revelation of God seeing everything I do all the time...I was afraid to sin against Him. Halelujah, I am thankful for Fear of the Lord!
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Read the Scripture. He IS faithful.
I will pray for you before I hit "reply". I prayed that you get the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Ask Him for wisdom as He will give generously to anyone who asks.
….conviction comes from the reading of the word…. You’ll only respond to what you have read or what someone told you… Go by what you have read in the word, match it with what someone has told you…….
We are all sinners, so any prayer coming from us is a sinners prayer
Wow this is very well structured and illustrated 👍👍👍
😊 Glad your on our side., how many more are out there...📖🛐✝️🌌‼️
I remember sitting in a mega-church years ago and the preacher asked everyone to bow their heads, as if we might shame someone who was accepting Jesus as his/her savior, and then asked people to just raise their hands if they accepted Jesus. (He forgot to mention that our accepting Him is not the point, His accepting us is) I wish I had called out that whitewashed tomb before he deceived many in attendance that day.
Right?? 💯!
Jesus and the thief on the cross is a great example. Salvation is trust and belief in the person and work of Jesus. Nothing else. The more we nuance it, the more confusion results.
exactly...... this video confuses the hell out of people even more... Its this simple. FROM PAUL: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also YE ARE SAVED, IF YE KEEP IN MEMORY WHAT I PREACHED UNTO YOU unless ye have believed in vain. For I DELIVERED UNTO YOU first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
@@DanielVargas-ir9rx ❤
This channel is really helping me
Me too!! Blessed to have found it! ❤
Thank the Lord for your ministry!
The most important question in the world is: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
The most important answer in the world is "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-you and your household.”
Also, consider 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:1
*by the way, no water baptism is required today for salvation. In Christ, by faith in Him, we are saved and complete. 1Cor. 1:17
We are under grace not under the law.
Romans 3:31- Do we then make void the Law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the Law.
Romans 6:15- What then? Shall we sin because we are not under Law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin [leading] to death, or of obedience [leading] to righteousness?
Yes❤
What about the other example we have in the scripture where men asked Peter what must we do? He responded with acts chapter 2 verse 38. Repent. Be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Peter also went on to say in one of his epistle that just as the waters saved Noah and his family in the flood, so baptism does also now save us. Jesus himself commanded us to be baptized in Mark chapter 16, verse 16 John chapter 3 verse five. We must be born again of water, which is baptism and spirit, which is Holy Ghost infilling. this happens over and over again in the book of acts. Baptism is not a work. We are saved by Grace through faith and we are also saved by our obedience to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
@@weswilliams5296 You dont have to be baptized to be saved.... Being saved means you believed the Gospel message and God's part is that he gives a person the Holy Spirit. When that happens, they are saved. The Holy Spirit entered the gentiles BEFORE water baptism. You need to read the book after the four gospels. A lot changed.
I have been praying to hear this ! I am sick of all this "accept Jesus" and "give your heart to Jesus" and "my personal savior"... God bless you.
Bless God for this message and thank Him for the Messenger.
Thank you Todd! Beacause of you, millions of people around the world converted true. Your channel make a amssive impact around the worl and draw more people to Christ, keep up preaching the gospel.
EVERYONE should remember where/when Jesus said {go and sin no more} and do their best to follow that!
The "Name of Jesus" is NOT a license to do whatever you want. True followers/lovers of Jesus TRY to do the will of the Father just like Jesus DID DO.
Yes. "For if you are living according to the flesh you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body you will live" And, "Thanks be to God that although you WERE slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed; and having been set free from sin you became slaves of righteousness."
You know what's missing from our walk with God and with following Jesus???? OBEDIENCE!!! The enemy will always LIE and try to get people to disobey God's Law. He disguises himself as an angel of light to deceive many! He is called the Lawlesss One, and his children are called SONS OF DISOBEDIENCE.
Thank you for this video!
Thank you for this!
Rev 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Sounds a lot like accepting Jesus to me
That isn't directed at the unsaved. The full context is Revelation 3:14-22. It's a call to the Church in Laodicea who had become lukewarm. Specifically to those who have ears to hear, which Jesus commonly used to refer to genuine believers (ex: Matthew 13:10-17).
@@NeededGR13F I'm so glad you've highlighted this. I must admit I used to have the same response as Brandon Williams above to this verse, thinking it was the gospel, until I heard a sermon by David Pawson explaining the context of the verse. He taught me to read all of a text before trying to draw any conclusions, and it changed how I read the Bible. The Holy Spirit has shown me much more in the Bible than before through this tip. Another great teacher, Derek Prince, talks about how there is much fine print in the new covenant with God that believers sometimes miss. For example, I used to read Romans 8:1 as "There is therefore now no more condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". That's the NLT and NIV version of the verse. The full verse in the original text goes on to say"...who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit". So it matters which version of the Bible we use as well.
Myles Coverdale put it this way "It shall greatly help ye to understand the Scriptures if thou mark not only what is spoken or written, but of whom and to whom, with what words, at what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what goeth before and what followeth after."
I see no issue with the sinners prayer as long as the individual fully understands Christ, why we need him and the life we are expected to live as Christians.
Regarding "acting like a ventriloquists dummy", I really don't think this is applicable. Jesus gave us the Lords prayer which early Christians would pray 3 times a day. It seems that God is fine with someone praying from a script, as long as its sincerely meant.
Brilliant this, great insight and clarity Todd.
Amen, Todd. Repent and believe are the simple instructions given to us in the Gospels!
This is a message that MUST be heard in today's church. Unfortunately, in far too many churches the truth will not be given. Instead, a 20 min superficial fluff sermon will take it's place. Now I ask you, aside from the fact that that "sinner's prayer" occurs NOWHERE in Scripture. How do you, a fallen creature, tainted by sin at the cellular level, (Romans 7:20) invite the sovereign Lord of the universe anywhere? You don't. Because you can't. And, more to the point. You won't. "No one seeks for God" (Romans 3:11)
Those who believe they're is some formula for salvation that does not include total surrender are the ones who fulfill Isaiah 29:13, Matt 15:8-9.
”Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”“
Mark 1:14-15
…check 2 Cor 2:16…. Christ earthly ministry was AWESOME, but its not for us in the dispensation of the grace of God. Check 1 Cor 15:1-4 for the gospel of our salvation today….
there is only one gospel that can save you and its found in 1 corinthians 15: 1-4
Everybody Needs To Believe In There Heart The Gospel Message That Saves You From God's' Wrath
The real power is in the gospel according to God, it only has the power to set a person free from the bondage of sin and death.
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4). THE GOSPEL THAT SAVES, And Gives You Eternal Life
Moreover, brethren, I declared unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried, and that God raised Jesus from the dead.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 1:12-14
13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
It is not based on human traditions, rituals, or works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross.
He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Romans 5:8-10 KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
The Saving Blood Of Christ
Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.
Colossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Great message, needed this reminder!
I’ve preached against this “I accept Jesus “ lie for years and yet even in Assembly of God church’s they use this, it came from the Charles Stanley and Billy graham , Hagee and many others and it’s so hard to battle today
Amen! This is your best teaching ever!! Thank you!!
I watched a church baptism the other day and every person was asked “did you ask Jesus in your heart?” What? Jesus never said to do this!
Thank you for this important information and for this video to help us be faithful ambassadors for Christ Jesus!
Wish you used scriptural rebuttals instead of just quoting people who said it’s wrong. I get the easy Christianity rebuke but the Calvinistic approach has always been, look what this guy said and he’s smart so you know he’s right instead of using scripture.
To quote my Pastor: We don’t need more translations or easier language, if you repent of your sins and place your faith is in Christ then translation WILL. NOT. MATTER.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
You must study His word to follow Him. How can you do that if you don't understand the translation?
@@SofaEaterLovesYou Translating to different languages isn’t what I am referring too, to clarify. But translating a translation like the KJV into “easier to read” or “less complicated” text does nothing to help grow your faith. That is what I meant by translation.
The True Gospel That Can Save Your Soul Vs The False Gospels That Lead A Person To Hell
The True Gospel Of Salvation If You Believe With All Of Your Heart You Will Be Saved And Have Eternal Life
The real power is in the gospel according to God, it only has the power to set a person free from the bondage of sin and death.
This Is The Gospel That Paul Preached And We Are Saved By That Jesus Christ Taught Paul To Preach To The World
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
(Moreover, brethren, I declared unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain.)
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the (scriptures, And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures:)
The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
It is not based on human traditions, rituals, or works, but on the finished work of Christ on the cross.
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
2 Corinthians 5:21 - "For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
The Saving Blood Of Christ
Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
ROMANS 3
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
We receive the holy spirit of Christ when we believe the gospel
Ephesians 1:13-14
13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
The gospel of salvation is not sacraments is not liturgy, is not the worship of the eucharist, is not water baptism, not by infant baptism, is not doing good works, not by speaking in tongues,
Not Getting hands laid on you to receive the Holy Spirit
Not Repent OF Your Sins And Believe The Gospel
is not penance, is not the mass, is not by worshiping Mary, and is not a rosary and is not by a priest saying the last rites prayer, or by purgatory, not by keeping the law(10 commandments)
not by keeping the sabbath not by church membership, not by fasting, and your not saved by tithing giving 10% to the church) or confession of your sins to a priest. And salvation is not giving your life to Christ.
If any religion or church or person teaches or adds anything to the gospel of our lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to be saved, they and all who believe in them and trust in them according to the apostle Paul they are accursed. (damned).
What happens if we or an Angel From Heaven Preach a different Gospel then Paul preached. Paul preached the Gospel by revelation of Christ.
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another Gospel: Which is not another, but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
As we said before, so I say now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you then that ye have received, let him be accursed.
But I certify you, brethren that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught.
it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 1:1-12) Paul Was Taught The Gospel By Jesus Himself
If any religion or church or person teaches or adds anything to the gospel of our lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to be saved, they and all who believe in them and trust in them according to the apostle Paul they are accursed.
Strong Accordance Meaning Accursed (a thing devoted to God without hope of being redeemed, and if an animal, to be slain; therefore a person or thing doomed to destruction)
a. a curse
b. a man accursed, devoted to the direst of woes
similar meanings
cursed
under a curse
damned
doomed
condemned
There is no church or religion on the planet that can save your soul, it can only be found in a person a name above every name the lord Jesus Christ
only he can save your soul and give you eternal life, and belong to the one and only church that matters God's church.
Here are some religions that add to the gospel for salvation.
seventh day Adventist, episcopal church, Judaism, Lutherans, Anglicans, some Pentecostals churches that require speaking in tongues to verify you have the spirit of Christ, catholic church. Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons
Calvinism
1 Corinthians 2:13-15
Spiritual Wisdom. You need to be born again
13 And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.
14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.…
@@SobaOfPulaski, I disagree. Parable of the sower by Jesus makes it important to understand, to receive deeply, and then to bear fruit...all from the Word himself shown to us in the Bible - Jesus. What you believe matters.
You are a blessing brother!
thank you for putting into clear words the struggle I have been having with what is being taught. Empty promises and desire to take control of what is not even in the area of my actionable ability. Jesus is the Savior.
What does the Bible say about this? Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
I don’t see repentance mentioned in there at all! And there is literal chapters supporting the FACT that believing that Jesus is the only way to heaven and that without him you would have to spend an eternity in hell to pay for your sins! Read the scriptures people and workout your own salvation with fear and trembling! Don’t just rely on what a man says, what does God say in his word!
I know lots of people who did that, because they were told just that. After many years of being a "christian" they no longer have anything to do with Jesus, but say the whole thing is a myth; and at one time they were on fire for Jesus as much as anyone else. People treat these verses like it was a recipe or set of instructions for how to get saved. That's not what Paul was saying. They were greatly mistaken and disappointed when they discovered otherwise. Who is it that confesses with the mouth and believes with the heart besides already born again believers? NOBODY! Do you think UN-believers call on the name of Jesus on a dare? Why would they call on Him as unbelievers? What would that prove? How about if someone called on the name of Muhammad on a dare? Would Muhammad save him?
salvation is simple that even a child can understand and get saved......in the book of Johnwe are told that some 85 times that one only needs to do is only believe and not once is the word repent mentioned......even the theif on the cross only said to Jesus to remember him.......salavtion is as easy as opening a door.....yes its easy cause Jesus has paid the price in full which means thers nothing we need to do except to only believe....since salvation is a free gift then everything has already been taken care of leaving all one needs to do is just take or accept the gift...if we have to anything more than accept then that would make salvation a reward.....as for repentance....the reason the book of john does not mention the word is because when one beleives that at the same time have repented......the biblical defintion for the word repent comes from the word METANOIA which menas to have a change of mind.....so therefor when one gets saved they go from not needing a savior to now needing a svaior...from not seeing themselves as a sinner to now seeing they are a sinner...thus they have changed their mind........scripture says that the will of God is to beleive on him who he sent......that simple...to only believe......
I'm speechless! Thank you Todd, for the clarification! I mean some of these people don't understand that Jesus is Lord regardless of what our opinions!❤
I gave my life to Jesus because he gave his life for me!
I agree with just about everything in this video, but there seems to be too much emphasis on going to Heaven after death. Certainly Christians will spend eternity with God, but salvation is about God restoring us to the relationship we were created to have with Him. Salvation begins on earth, and modern American Christianity seems to ignore that all-too-often.
You must be born from above
Which comes from baptism.
Don't you mean, born again? As in, you must be born again?
"So ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch.”
-Matthew 15:14
Thank you your insight so needed to help us know how to make it to having all our hope in Jesus
"Mental ascent"? Who's doing the editing around here? Mental assent.
I put forth that obedience needs to be a part of this too.
You are justified by works of the law? Obediance? Or have you transgressed that law? Repent, Acts 16:31
@@user-ly6yc5ly1e Not sure why the moment you mention obedience, people immediatly think of works or obeying the law for salvation. I'm not saying that at all. I'm not talking about salvation or justification. It's about sanctification. I guess it's just the times we live in. Sorry if you misunderstood what I was saying. I just know what Jesus says.
John 14:15-16, 21, 23
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another dHelper, to be with you forever,
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
God bless you sir❤AMEN
Thanks! I have a cousin who writes these accept messages on Christmas cards. Now I know why they seemed wrong and how to respond.
I once watched a drug dealer repeat the sinner's prayer at the pastor's prompting. And then he, the drug dealer, not the pastor, returned to drug dealing, cussing, smoking, drinking, lusting, etc. No change at all.
Doesn’t mean the sinner wasn’t saved. All are fallen, all sin, your not a light switch. Saved one second dammed the next. But yes everyone should turn from sin.
@@AnarchyThirtySeven I was a close friend of his until I, myself, was truly saved. Believe me, he was just as unsaved when he walked out as when he walked in.
@@AnarchyThirtySeven " But yes everyone should turn from sin.'
No.
If someone is saved, they WILL turn from sin. Not, "should". WILL. No, not all at once. But if there is NO change, there is no reason to believe there was any salvation.
Salvation isn't *_just_* making a decision. It's not *_just_* changing your mind. REPENTANCE is part of salvation, and when a person is saved, GOD MAKES A CHANGE IN THAT PERSON. A saved person is saved because God has saved them. He has given them a NEW LIFE.
My best friend was saved in his twenties. He INSTANTLY stopped taking the Lord's name in vain. Nobody told him to.
Now, he still used a lot of bad language. Cleaning that up took a while. But there was an IMMEDIATE change in him.
If there is no change, there has been no salvation.
@@Packhorse-bh8qn yes! The desire to smoke, drink, and live for my own pleasure was gone and I desired God and holiness and nothing else. What a glorious freedom from sin I enjoy!!
@4:40 is a total Calvinist doctrine. They teach you are born again before you can ever have faith to repent.
They also connect this to their doctrine of limited atonement and irresistible grace.
I’m not saying that this whole “I accept Jesus” prayer thing is right, but just because that is wrong that doesn’t make the Calvinists doctrine right.
Jesus died for all.
Not just a limited few.
God opens people’s hearts to hear the gospel, but that doesn’t mean they are forced to respond positively by “irresistible grace.”
They, even with eyes open, can reject the free gift offered to them.
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty !
@@michaelterry4394 ok, that is good and rue.
What is your point?
bzzzt! WRONG! All of Jesus' blood is used towards his limited elect, not wasted on people in hell right now. God also doesnt fail when he opens hearts, they become sheep who now hear their shepard's voice. Noone can reject God's will. Also, no free will in heaven = non calvinism wrong
@@shizmoo5536 Would you like to provide some scripture to backup your rant you just had?
You seem rather aggressive in your response. Is that because you aren’t one of the chosen ones so you are angry and bitter.
@@onehappydawg Just matching your silly drivel. No free will in heaven = non calvinism wrong. Next!
Wow, is this the message today! Easy believing.
I love your sense of humor…funny but respected
The choppy editing is annoying. Seems fashionable these days.