I was brought up in "church" confirmed baptised, a member for 17 yrs after I got married, then at the age of 40 I heard the gospel from one of my customers for the first time, most churches dont preach the gospel, the just hold religious meetings weekly, no one ever told me I had to be born again, but that day I was born again, what a glorious day that was, church can't save you only Jesus can.
@Austin Brown who knows, I was a child, but I was baptised again when I was born again, in the name of Jesus when I was born again, that was also 30 yrs ago, point is we come into the family by birth, not church membership.
@@barrybarnard836 but Jesus himself doesn't ask us to worship him. But to worship The father. Our father. ALLAH S.W.T. The Creator of All. There is no diety worthy of worship accept ALLAH S.W.T. That is one, not 3 in 1, nor 1 in three, nor he is human, or given birth of or to. Nor does he sleep or get tired, nor does he need to eat, He creates just as He may. As He commanded made and there by his might the creations are made. Just by as he command and it is. Like magic as we mankind say to something we don't know. Fate and destiny is something already written for you but it can bu changed if we truly pray to the Creator. May ALLAH S.W.T. give you his blessings to find him. And not to worhip his messenger.
How could anyone dislike this beautiful truth? Do people really believe that God damns folks to hell simply because the gospel hasn't reached them? What a cruel gospel they espouse!
I believe what God says in His word. I don't believe in a god I made up in my own head because you think God is cruel. We all deserve hell. Is that so cruel?
@D Richardson Doug here is corrupting the image of God because of his own imaginings. I am not Catholic. I don't believe we all deserve hell because it's something a man told me. I believe it because it is what God's word tells us. I'm not sure why you are going off on some tangent about justified murder. The Catholic religion is demonic, no question about it. Believing your own opinion about how people are saved instead of believing God's word is not scripturally sound.
@D RichardsonOh good Lord, now you are resorting to the "wisdom" of man with "logical fallacies", etc. I am not impressed with the "wisdom" of men, nor am I interested in changing your mind. I was making the point that there is absolutely ZERO Scripture that even remotely suggests that salvation is possible without repentance and belief on Yeshua.
@D Richardson You completely misunderstood what I said. Man's "logic" is absurdity. Men and their foolish philosophies. All religions are false. All religions are man-made. I have faith in God because He is God.
Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord. How He said. John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 Romans 8:9 Without the Spirit of God there is no salvation, with the Spirit we have eternal life. Second Timothy 2:19
@@sandypat4737 " So then, you will know them BY THEIR FRUITS,. Not everyone who says to Me, ' Lord, Lord, ' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who DOES the will of My Father who is in Heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ' Lord, Lord,' did we not prophesy in Your, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?" " And then I will declare to them, ' I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS' Also in James 2 14-19 basically says, faith without works is useless! v19 the demons also believe and shudder! V20 " but are you willing to recognize you foolish fellow, ( God's words, not mine!) that faith without works is useless?" Yes Sandy Pat, it will be interesting in the day of judgement!
An excellent explanation on how God works on the salvation of every one. God wants to work on our hearths and teach us his love. We need that transformation in us in order to love our brothers and sisters on this word. Is not easy to love the one hate is.
You are so right pastor Doug...myself a believer allways feel that our God,s thinking is Not humans... Our character, personality etc are important to God .
Nice to hear the author of 'Desire of ages' described as a theologian....that and so much more. The only theologian in the church I place any trust in these days. Thanks Pr Doug. Our God is so merciful and just.....
I believe I was saved at a time when I knew very little about the bible. Since that time I haven’t went a day without thinking about God. I have no choice but to walk in his word. I couldn’t not think about him if I tried. I have no worries about who is in control, I can only spread his word with sincerity and give all to him as I pass through this life. Bless you all
Just found this verse the other day. My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty. Malachi 1:11 NIV
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV The nations need to hear & have the opportunity to accept Jesus as their Saviour & get baptised. Reborn into an abiding relationship with God. If we are attached to the Vine, wouldn't we then do all we can to make disciples of Christ. Follow the path.
@@mohamedahmed1372 John 1:1 “In the beginning was the word (Jesus) and the word was with God and the word was GOD” this bibleverse proves that Jesus is God and He was with God in the beggining. Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28 ESV One of His disciple (thomas) even called Him “My Lord and my GOD" He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 1 Peter 2:22 ESV (And also Jesus was sinless He didn't commit any sins)
@@mohamedahmed1372 Yes, we will all be held accountable to God, however, one can only get to God through Jesus because He is our intercessor. Because He died for our sins, He's the only one who can rightly plead or judge. That's why the Bible calls Him Counsellor, Redeemer, Saviour. Because we were bought with a price (the blood He shed for us), His is the only name whereby we can be saved.
I read in a book about the life of Colombus, that one day, when he did one of his many landings in the southern coast of Cuba, there he found an Indian tribe, and its chieftain, an old and respectable man, told him he believed that after death, there were 2 places people would go to, the one a paradise where the ones who behaved righteously go to, and the other a dark place where the ones who bahaved in an unrighteous manner go to. That "we must do good in order to go to Paradise". Colombus was amazed at how much this old chieftain's belief resembled his own Christian belief. These Indians, like the GREAT MAJORITY of the inhabitants of the ancient World, did not have a Bible, and yet many people behaved righteously, because the Holy Spirit would move the hearts that were receptive to Him!! No one will have excuse in the day of the Great Trial, says Paul in Romans chapter 1, God will judge us according to the Light we have received. We must NEVER underestimate the Work the Holy Spirit can do in the hearts of people. To those who know more, more stripes will be given, said our Lord and Saviour in the book of Luke. I have read a lot of ancient history, and I am always amazed at how many good people there were in Ancient Greece and Rome, people who never heard about the True God, mainly because the Jews did not accomplish the work of spreading the Gospel to all the World, but kept it for themselves instead!! No my brethren, you did not have to live in Palestine to be saved, God has no bounderies!! Blessed be our God and Saviour!! AMEN!!
Ma Mor Hello there I am Cuban and I know of what you speak. The indian’s name was Atuei and I believe he will be in heaven. I refused to accept it because the oppressors had enslaved and slaughter his tribe. Obviously he said no and refused to accept because he would not want to be in a heaven were his oppressors would also be and had shown not to have God in their heart. I think God will have mercy on him.
@@oysterswithcutelegs2061 I am Cuban as well my friend. They one I am talking about is not Hatuey, is a diferent chieftain. Hatuey fled to Cuba from modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic, fleeing the Spaniards who had conquered that Island first. Those Catholic Spaniards were NOT Christians at all!! Their god was the gold they would find!! The Gospel of Christ CANNOT be preached by the sword!!
Great and very solid explanation like always. May the Lord of Heaven the Most High God lay his hand on this ministry and become even more prosperous and reaches more and more souls in the light of the knowledge of truth. I always enjoy how in each study you find biblical references and logic with common sense. My question for the next study would be : Why don’t we see a slight bit of more miracles today in church or in the lives of the people who we take to church to visit? I feel like something a little miracle would help them strengthen their baby faith. Thanks
Robt Clayton so the church you are referring to as the cornerstone built by the apostles is the Catholic Church? The same church where the pope (the church leader) has accepted the doctrine of inclusion, meaning Muslims atheists, Hindus etc. can all be saved ?
Robt Clayton Robt Clayton you bring an interesting point; however, I follow God’s word. The Bible and it’s teachings point to the religion and the God I am convinced is the genuine God. All of us believe to have the truth, otherwise we would not be part of that church or would embrace its doctrines.
Thank you Pastor Doug. I was not able to download the free ebook, it says file not found when I click the download link from my email. I hope I can get the ebook soon so I can share with my students here in Bangkok, Thailand. Thanks.
@Austin Brown do they keep the law of God by God's grace in that church? Rev22v14 KJV. Rev12v14says Satan is wrath to the woman (church) who keeps God's commandments.
Thank you for providing the scripture. My heart agreed with everything you said. This question was bothering me. Just didn’t know the scripture to back it.
@Austin Brown I haven't been traditionally baptized no. I will soon. Although I don't believe it is necessary to be saved. I think its a great way to participate in a biblical tradition to show commitment to faith. I also believe it can strengthen the relationship between us and Jesus. Been a real beleiver for only a couple weeks now. Still need to find a church! But I want to! I've been baptized by the Holy Spirit. My thoughts and interested took a 180 since I've started praying and reading the Bible daily! Still very new in my relationship with God nonetheless. Edit: After reading your bio, you clearly disagree!
@Austin Brown I think your points on 5, 6, & 7 are off. But I don't know a lot! Those seem to be works based salvation. Traditional baptism is more questionable, but I beleive Jesus meant baptism with the Holy Spirit. I still disagree that traditional water baptism by man is necessary. Not all saved people speak in tongues man! We can never live a holy, pure, and rightcheous life. Impossible. We should strive for it, we have to fight the flesh. We should feel guilty for all sin. Are you saying you need the points you mentioned for salvation?
@Austin Brown with all due respect man, I will never do that! I don't believe in denominational churches. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, not a derivative church. Denominations and organized religion is what turned me away from Jesus in the first place. My salvation is found in my repentance and faith in Him. Period. I will seek a baptism in the name of Jesus. Because it is a beautiful thing nonetheless. But I've already been saved man. I don't need to be dipped in water to know that. Thank you for your concern brother.
@Austin Brown also, if water baptism is required for salvation, can you please explain the saved man dying next to Jesus. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Then Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise". Like 23 42-43 Baptism of the Holy Spirit is required. Not a physical baptism done by men.
@@AString95 if i can ask u now...are u a thief like the one next to Jesus? Dont u have time to know Him today ? and follow His footstep? You and the thief are different....you have ample time,but him no more...dont become the alibi of so many chriStians otherwise provision ended them...
Pardon me Pastor. I was wondering why there is an idol on your desk? I realize it is a teaching tool for Daniel 2 but I was wondering what someone tuning in for the first or second time might think. Since we are told to avoid the appearancee of evil might that give the wrong idea? We enjoy your lessons and know this ministry is valuable to many.
Cornelius was one of these men “Act 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always”.
There are many non-Christians who are better people than many who claim to be Christians. As Christians we need to maintain humility and remember to give the glory to God and not to ourselves.
In Matthew 25:31-46 "works" in these texts reveal what kind of faith they had--either genuine (saving) faith or useless, empty, dead faith (James --2:18---20). The reason I take this position is clearly found in the text itself. Verses 32 and 33 in Matthew 25 clearly state that when Christ has gathered all nations for judgment, he "shall separate them one from another , as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats (verse 32), he (Christ) shall set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left" (see verse 32,33). . This clearly shows that the judgment has already taken place as to the eternal destiny or spiritual separation of the sheep and the goats--according to whether or not they believed by grace through faith in Christ (His perfect righteousness and finished work of redemption--death and resurrection (see Romans 10:9-10) or, like many today, trusted in their own filthy rags of unrighteousness (Isaiah 64:6). . Does scripture (scripture interprets scripture) confirm that. Absolutely! Read John --10:26-- (Jesus speaking to unbelieving Jews): "But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep". "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish...." (John --10:27---28). Clearly the sheep are the redeemed and their eternal destiny has already been determined, as Christ's words in John --10:28--: "And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish...emphatically state. Again, verse 46 in the same context of Matthew 25 confirms the same truth: "And these (referring to the goats on the left (compare verse 33) shall go away into everlasting punishment". Clearly these verses show emphatically and unequivocally that the judgment in Matthew 25 involving the eternal separation of the sheep and the goats--the redeemed or sheep on the right and the spiritually lost or goats on the left---has already been determined in verses 32 and 33, and in verses 34 to 46 that follow Jesus is merely establishing how that eternal separation was determined--- the basis of separation of the sheep on the right from the goats on the left was "works" as a indicator of genuine or saving faith. The rest of scripture,which cannot contradict itself, especially the Pauline Epistles, confirms same. As the apostle Paul makes perfectly clear in Romans regarding the way of salvation--the way of faith or righteousness--through the promise God made to Abraham (the father of believers): "Abraham believed God and it was counted unto him for righteousness" (Romans 4:3). "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace" (Romans 4:16) and again, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). And again, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). That verse, by the way, was illuminated to my heart (and understanding) by the Holy Spirit, who convicted me of sin and of judgment to come over 35 years ago in a small coastal settlement in Labrador (John 16:8), gave me spiritual life in regeneration or new birth (not water baptism, which can only wash away the dirt on your skin, but cannot wash away the dirt (sin) from your heart ) and drew me to Christ in genuine repentance and faith for salvation (Romans 10: 9-10; John 1:12-13; Acts 16:31). God bless.
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:14 once you here the gospel there is no excuse to not repent.
@N P They believed in the promise to come .. Jesus . Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3). Again, Paul quotes the Old Testament to prove his point-Genesis 15:6, this time. Abraham could not have been saved by keeping the Law, because he lived over 400 years before the Law was given! Paul then shows that David was also saved by faith (Romans 4:6-8, quoting Psalm 32:1-2). Paul continues to establish that the Old Testament way of salvation was through faith alone. In Romans 4:23-24 he writes, “The words ‘it was credited to him’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness-for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.” In other words, righteousness is “credited” or given to those who have faith in God-Abraham, David, and we all share the same way of salvation. In the Old Testament, it was faith in the promise that God would send a Savior someday. Those who lived in the time of the Old Testament looked forward to the Messiah and believed God’s promise of the coming Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 53). Those who exercised such faith were saved. Today we look back on the life, death, and resurrection of the Savior and are saved by faith in Jesus Christ’s atonement for our sins (Romans 10:9-10). The gospel is not an exclusively New Testament message. The Old Testament contained it as well: “The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: ‘All nations will be blessed through you.’ So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith” (Galatians 3:8-9, quoting Genesis 12:3). As early as Genesis 3:15, we see the promise of a coming Savior, and throughout the Old Testament there are hundreds of promises that the Messiah would “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21; cf. Isaiah 53:5-6). Job’sfaith was in the fact that he knew that his “Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25). Clearly, Old Testament saints were aware of the promised Redeemer, and they were saved by faith in that Savior, the same way people are saved today. There is no other way. Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:11-12, quoting Psalm 118:22).
You're statement in it's entirety are the accounts of John and you can be saved and not know who Jesus is ... You're statement would be correct if you stated " you cannot be saved if you don't follow the laws of Yahweh and teachings of yeshua Christ"... That's sensible.
@D Richardson John 5 .That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Islam, jehovah witnesses, Mormons , SDA ect do not honour the Son as the Father . Being fully God as the Father is fully God .
Yes, as long as they reach the end-times and act as the sheep our Lord mentions in the Gospel. These people will be the nations in the Kingdom of Heavens.
I think everyone knows the difference between good and bad, don't do to others what you don't want done to you , that should be the yardstick for those the gospel hasn'tyet reached.
Pastor Doug Yes I agree with you for the time frame BEFORE the mark of the beast. But once the mark of the beast is enforced, whosoever takes it will receive God's wrath without mixture.
Thank you for your wonderful verses that has enlightened me, im a Christian,i believed Jesus died for my sin but i can not tell any body that only Christians will be saved, its upto God to decide on that. By having that belief that only Christans will be saved, we have unintentionally turned away many people. Our God is a Loving Gracious God. that is all we have to remember.
@db All are forgiven because of the cross of Jesus. But we are saved when we realize what Jesus did for us. "Forgiveness" is all we need for Heaven. (Which all have) But we are blessed > God always gives more than we need; so He blesses us with "realization" (belief) during this earthly life; "Salvation" = (Confidence in Him).
Jesus came to me in a Dream, I could not see him because the Light was so Bright, as I fell to my knees. I heard him say John 14:6. Years later, as I was driving early one foggy Morning, the appearance of a Cross as on my Drivers side Mirror!! God is real!! Amen!!
That’s how opened to me that He is such a loving God so He will find path to people if they sincerely look for truth: like a lot of Muslims see Jesus in their dreams even if they never heard about Him before!
Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 47: قَالَتْ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِي وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ يَمْسَسْنِي بَشَرٌ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكِ اللَّهُ يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ She said: My Lord! when shall there be a son (born) to I me, and man has not touched me? He said: Even so, Allah creates what He pleases; when He has decreed a matter, He only says to it, Be, and it is. (English - Shakir) via iQuran Muslims do know and told about Isa a.s. (Jesus) Son of Maryam(Virgin Mary).
@@connecteavity yes, Isa a.s. is known by Muslims as a prophet for the of people of Israel like the many prophet before him. A prophet is not a personal saviour but just a messenger with the task of delivering the message that could save them in this life and the hereafter.
Hi! Bible tells us, IF SOMEBODY HAS HEARED ABOUT JESUS, AND WILL DENY HIM, AND CHOOSE SOMETHING ELSE, HE WILL BE LOST IN LAKE OF FIRE. IF HE NEVER BEEB HEARED ABOUT JESUS/ GOSPEL, HIS HEART WILL JUDGE HIM. (There was so many, before Jesus. Abraham, Noah,and so on.. Their heart did follow the God. )not actually with those words, but this is the message.. May God bless you! 💓
Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 2: اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ Allah, (there is) no god but He, the Everliving, the Self-subsisting by Whom all things subsist (English - Shakir) via iQuran
@@MuhammadAbdulAllahBinAsmahRoni Dear friend. You've been fooled. There is no "allah", and islam is from satan. May REAL LIVING GOD OF HOLY BIBLE bless you! ☺💓
@@rikujkoivisto did you know muslim believe in all the prophets before prophet muhammad s.a.w. and it is in the quran. And quran was not originally in a book form but in dried goat skin and such when there is no paper that age. And are memorized by many Muslims and still is. And the quran did not change since as if it is our people that memorized the quran will surely noticed.
@@MuhammadAbdulAllahBinAsmahRoni Dear friend. There is many very differend qurans. Sorry.. quran 3:44 may say something for you. 😉 Think; Hezekiel, about 650bC, told Jesus will come, what he is going to do, and where. Isaiah, about 500bC, told also about Jesus, what he going to say, where will he born, and do. There is many old testament profets, states same message. When Jesus did born, where, and what he was doing, what was he saying, how he was liveing. Has been proven, even from other countrys' scriptures.! Did you know, by the way, Jesus Christ has 250 names. allah has 99, and non of them is "father" or "love"..? (sorry my bad english). May the God of bible bless you, and open your eyes to see what is real true. I will pray for you.. ☺💓
I saw a couple on CZcams stating they were kicked out of the Adventist church do to something called Creed, understanding the Creed do you know what they are talking about?
The Apostles Creed. The Adventists have truth and error mixed. Ask for discernment. The problem in the Creed is "believing in the holy Catholic church". I know because I grew up in a Presbyterian Church. They teach well,Until.....no prophetic book is taught. Replacement Theology is just as deadly. Just because people seem to know scripture never means they speak total truth! There is ONLY salvation through Jesus Christ. Good works are null and void without Christ.
The Adventist Church doesn't have a Creed and certainly not the apostle's Creed. That's not an Adventist practice. If that was happening in the church that the couple you saw described, then that SDA Church was not a healthy representation of the church. We don't have a Creed. That video you saw (I clicked on it too) was full of confusion and twisted gossip. Not helpful for anyone, but was a most unhelpful fire stirrer. People have itching ears.
@Moses "That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe". 1 Timothy 4:10 Especially or particularly doesn't mean exclusively. Bless you.
I would say to Read Rev. before each seal is opened it reads because they would not repent the ( what ever numbered sesl) was opened. sounds yo me all will have a chance even right up instill the end. Remember the parable about the workers in the vineyard. all was given the same pay . so even those who repent even at the last day I believe they will receive the same reward. eternal life
I feel you are wrong in accepting Ellen White and the details of Adventists doctrine, which are in my opinion, based on human speculation, but you are right on, on this point. Peace be unto you.
Great question, Joel. Here is the link to an online study guide about this subject. May God bless you! www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/study-guide/e/4997/t/the-mark-of-the-beast - The Amazing Facts team
Praise the Lord! Moment of honesty here: I had to watch this message twice with time between to allow the Lord to settle these awesome truths in my mind and heart. "For there is no respect of persons with God. For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel." Romans 2:11-16
Ignorance of the law means...not intentional...but do it again and again...is another story..its intentionally done .James 4:17 ...read and Heb10:26-27 read also thats the replication...
I'm a little troubled by the question. Can a non-Christian be saved? The term Christian was first mentioned in the book of Acts however, the same New Testament said the gospel was also preached to the world of old but, because they did not believe they persished. If we confess Christ in the Old Testament, why should we assume that Christ was never preached? David in Psalm 22 spoke of the prohetic character of Christ through Inspiration. We can agree he was a follower of Christ. When he wrote Psalm 5, he was seeking forgiveness for his sins from Christ, yet Christ had not yet been manifested in the flesh. What was David if he had not yet known the term "Christian"? It is true that all will be judged based on the light they received. According to John 1:9, that light is the light that came to this world and lighted all men. The light was always there but, it was confirmed by the manifestation of Christ according to the flesh. If God created light in the beginning then, he was always that Light that reached the hearts and land of the heathen. Where men do not tread, God always sends his angels to do the work. When he doesn't see a reason to use his angels in a particular task, he does the work of preaching and teaching Himself. King Nebuchadnezzar recognized the form of one who looked like the Son of God in the fiery furnace. What was he? The term Christian again does not exist at that time as yet either. He was a heathen king yet, he recognized Christ. Therefore, all who believed and knew the light that came from the Spirit of Christ, and those who have come to the knowledge of his saving grace will be saved. The term is misleading because Revelation doesn't say all Chistians will be saved. It says, those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes will be saved. The term "Christian" is is what is causing the problem because it is relegated to Western thought patterns. It must be seen in the context of True Light in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Men and women in the old world who came to light, and those in this Generation received and receives light only in Christ therefore, if that light is rejected they have rejected and are rejecting Christ; in this case they are lost eternally. In Acts 17 the "Unknown God" referred to by Paul to the Ephesians was universally understood to be referring to the Creator of Heaven and Earth; thus is why Paul used the opportunity to teach greater light. In addition, who was Cornelius serving before meeting Peter and understanding the truth with still yet greater light? How about before he first hearing the term Christian? He was worshipping Christ. How about Moses and Job, what were they? How about the Moabitess Ruth? How was she able to recognize that the God of Naomi was the true God? She came from a nation of serious idol worshippers. Her joining Naomi's family only matured that Light, which was Christ, that began in her as a child. Where did her Light come from? How was she able to separate light from darkness.
I think we can agree that God is a loving, fair and merciful with no bounds to these blessed character traits. With that as a back drop to reason, wouldn’t it be reasonable that God in His infinite ways would provide ample opportunity for ALL of His children to have a chance to hear the gospel message, either in this life or in the next? How fair or loving would our perfect God be if that little Buddhist child who lives out his life never hearing the gospel message, without providing a way for all His children. The thief on the cross defending the Savior was told by the Savior today thou shalt be with me in paradise. Where is paradise? Is it Heaven or a place the good go until the day of judgement? What about the place the savior went between His death and resurrection, 1Pet3:19. I believe He provides a way for ALL to hear the message of hope about our savior and to have equal opportunity to accept or reject him as their Lord and Savior.
@Austin Brown thank you for your pointer, god bless you! Sidenote: the reason i asked you earlier who you are was not to be rude but bc you never know who you are talking to on the internet.
In the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the terms “saved” and “salvation” have various meanings. As used in Romans 10:9-10, the words “saved” and “salvation” signify a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ. Through this covenant relationship, followers of Christ are assured salvation from the eternal consequences of sin if they are obedient. “Salvation” and “saved” are also used in the scriptures in other contexts with several different meanings. If someone were to ask if another person had been saved, the answer would depend on the sense in which the word is used. The answer might be “Yes” or perhaps it might be “Yes, but with conditions.” The following explanations outline six different meanings of the word salvation. Salvation from Physical Death. All people eventually die. But through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, all people will be resurrected-saved from physical death. Paul testified, “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). In this sense, everyone is saved, regardless of choices made during this life. This is a free gift from the Savior to all human beings. Salvation from Sin. To be cleansed from sin through the Savior’s Atonement, an individual must exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see Acts 2:37-38). Those who have been baptized and have received the Holy Ghost through the proper priesthood authority have been conditionally saved from sin. In this sense, salvation is conditional, depending on an individual’s continuing in faithfulness, or enduring to the end in keeping the commandments of God (see 2 Peter 2:20-22). Individuals cannot be saved in their sins; they cannot receive unconditional salvation simply by declaring a belief in Christ with the understanding that they will inevitably commit sins throughout the rest of their lives (see Alma 11:36-37). However, through the grace of God, all can be saved from their sins (see 2 Nephi 25:23; Helaman 5:10-11) as they repent and follow Jesus Christ. Being Born Again. The principle of spiritual rebirth appears frequently in the scriptures. The New Testament contains Jesus’s teaching that everyone must be “born again” and that those who are not “born of water and of the Spirit … cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). This teaching is affirmed in the Book of Mormon: “All mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters; and thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God” (Mosiah 27:25-26). This rebirth occurs as individuals are baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. It comes as a result of a willingness “to enter into a covenant with our God to do his will, and to be obedient to his commandments in all things that he shall command us, all the remainder of our days” (Mosiah 5:5). Through this process, their “hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, [they] are born of him” (Mosiah 5:7). All who have truly repented, been baptized, have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, have made the covenant to take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ, and have felt His influence in their lives, can say that they have been born again. That rebirth can be renewed each Sabbath when they partake of the sacrament. Salvation from Ignorance. Many people live in a state of darkness, not knowing the light of the restored gospel. They are “only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it” (Doctrine and Covenants 123:12). Those who have a knowledge of God the Father, Jesus Christ, the purpose of life, the plan of salvation, and their eternal potential are saved from this condition. They follow the Savior, who declared, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). Salvation from the Second Death. The scriptures sometimes speak of salvation from the second death. The second death is the final spiritual death-being cut off from righteousness and denied a place in any kingdom of glory (see Alma 12:32; Doctrine and Covenants 88:24). This second death will not come until the Final Judgment, and it will come to only a few (see Doctrine and Covenants 76:31-37). Almost every person who has ever lived on the earth is assured salvation from the second death (see Doctrine and Covenants 76:40-45). Eternal Life, or Exaltation. In the scriptures, the words saved and salvation often refer to eternal life, or exaltation (see Abraham 2:11). Eternal life is to know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and dwell with Them forever-to inherit a place in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom (see John 17:3; Doctrine and Covenants 131:1-4; 132:21-24). This exaltation requires that men receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, and that all Church members make and keep sacred covenants in the temple, including the covenant of eternal marriage. If the word salvation is used in this sense, no one is saved in mortality. That glorious gift comes only after the Final Judgment.
Some of their doctrines are these....they can marry as long as the law of that place or country prohibited not....jeje onthe contrary it is fornication and adultery once u do it..MATT-5:31-32.and MATT-19:5-10....so we as SDA...ARE OBSERVING AND KEEPING WHAT THE LAW COMMANDS....
@@aurorap.7578 if you read the whole chapter you'll see that Paul is talking about the works of the law, no. We can not be saved by the works of the law. That is not what the law was there for.
Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are WITHOUT EXCUSE Matthew 24:14. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
I was brought up in "church" confirmed baptised, a member for 17 yrs after I got married, then at the age of 40 I heard the gospel from one of my customers for the first time, most churches dont preach the gospel, the just hold religious meetings weekly, no one ever told me I had to be born again, but that day I was born again, what a glorious day that was, church can't save you only Jesus can.
@Austin Brown who knows, I was a child, but I was baptised again when I was born again, in the name of Jesus when I was born again, that was also 30 yrs ago, point is we come into the family by birth, not church membership.
Only the teachings of Jesus the Messenger can save you. Not jesus the god.
@@MuhammadAbdulAllahBinAsmahRoni heaven or hell, time will tell.
@@barrybarnard836 but Jesus himself doesn't ask us to worship him. But to worship The father. Our father. ALLAH S.W.T. The Creator of All. There is no diety worthy of worship accept ALLAH S.W.T.
That is one, not 3 in 1, nor 1 in three, nor he is human, or given birth of or to. Nor does he sleep or get tired, nor does he need to eat, He creates just as He may. As He commanded made and there by his might the creations are made. Just by as he command and it is. Like magic as we mankind say to something we don't know. Fate and destiny is something already written for you but it can bu changed if we truly pray to the Creator. May ALLAH S.W.T. give you his blessings to find him. And not to worhip his messenger.
@@barrybarnard836 so much is at stake as lifeafter is eternal. Hope you do at least read The Noble Quran
Thank you pastor Doug for this message. God bless you.
Thanks Pastor Doug For Sharing This Inspiring Message. God Blessings. 🤗🤗
Thank you for taking the time to make these. Your commitment to truth is a blessing to us all.
How could anyone dislike this beautiful truth? Do people really believe that God damns folks to hell simply because the gospel hasn't reached them? What a cruel gospel they espouse!
I believe what God says in His word. I don't believe in a god I made up in my own head because you think God is cruel. We all deserve hell. Is that so cruel?
@D Richardson Doug here is corrupting the image of God because of his own imaginings. I am not Catholic. I don't believe we all deserve hell because it's something a man told me. I believe it because it is what God's word tells us. I'm not sure why you are going off on some tangent about justified murder. The Catholic religion is demonic, no question about it. Believing your own opinion about how people are saved instead of believing God's word is not scripturally sound.
@D RichardsonOh good Lord, now you are resorting to the "wisdom" of man with "logical fallacies", etc. I am not impressed with the "wisdom" of men, nor am I interested in changing your mind. I was making the point that there is absolutely ZERO Scripture that even remotely suggests that salvation is possible without repentance and belief on Yeshua.
@D Richardson You completely misunderstood what I said. Man's "logic" is absurdity. Men and their foolish philosophies. All religions are false. All religions are man-made. I have faith in God because He is God.
@D Richardson I don't agree or disagree. God is silent on the matter and so should you be.
Pastor Doug,
I am concerned with the way the church is in Australia....getting further away from the truth.
Please pray for us.
Church of Christ?
Hillsong
Excellent video, verses and information.
Thank You so much!
Thank you so much pastor for sharing this message with us. May God continue to bless your ministry.
Ameenn.. thank you pastor Doug 👍
Pastor Doug you are so lovely, thank you so much xx
Amen,praise God
Thank you so much Pastor Doug
God bless
Thank God for the message. ❤️
One way to heaven, through Jesus Christ. THAT'S IT.
@Austin Brown yes
Amen!!! Good works is not going to be the way. It will be interesting on that day of judgement.
Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord. How He said. John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 Romans 8:9 Without the Spirit of God there is no salvation, with the Spirit we have eternal life. Second Timothy 2:19
Yes! Believe in Jesus and you'll be saved.
@@sandypat4737 " So then, you will know them BY THEIR FRUITS,. Not everyone who says to Me, ' Lord, Lord, ' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who DOES the will of My Father who is in Heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ' Lord, Lord,' did we not prophesy in Your, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?" " And then I will declare to them, ' I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS' Also in James 2 14-19 basically says, faith without works is useless! v19 the demons also believe and shudder! V20 " but are you willing to recognize you foolish fellow, ( God's words, not mine!) that faith without works is useless?" Yes Sandy Pat, it will be interesting in the day of judgement!
Thanks pr
An excellent explanation on how God works on the salvation of every one. God wants to work on our hearths and teach us his love. We need that transformation in us in order to love our brothers and sisters on this word. Is not easy to love the one hate is.
Thanks pastor Doug I'm from cape verde islands west coast of Africa
Welcome Carlos! May God bless you. - The Amazing Facts team
You are so right pastor Doug...myself a believer allways feel that our God,s thinking is Not humans...
Our character, personality etc are important to God .
Nice to hear the author of 'Desire of ages' described as a theologian....that and so much more. The only theologian in the church I place any trust in these days. Thanks Pr Doug. Our God is so merciful and just.....
I believe I was saved at a time when I knew very little about the bible. Since that time I haven’t went a day without thinking about God. I have no choice but to walk in his word. I couldn’t not think about him if I tried. I have no worries about who is in control, I can only spread his word with sincerity and give all to him as I pass through this life. Bless you all
Just found this verse the other day.
My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty.
Malachi 1:11 NIV
@Austin Brown Yea... This verse shows that there are people among the nations who are serving the Lord.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
The nations need to hear & have the opportunity to accept Jesus as their Saviour & get baptised. Reborn into an abiding relationship with God. If we are attached to the Vine, wouldn't we then do all we can to make disciples of Christ. Follow the path.
Hi Doug I watch ur church channel on TV every night and when I can
Not yet but I want to
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
That makes it clear that Jesus is not God and unequivocally states that we are all accountable before The one ,everliving God!
@@mohamedahmed1372 John 1:1
“In the beginning was the word (Jesus) and the word was with God and the word was GOD”
this bibleverse proves that Jesus is God and He was with God in the beggining.
Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
John 20:28 ESV
One of His disciple (thomas) even called Him “My Lord and my GOD"
He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
1 Peter 2:22 ESV (And also Jesus was sinless He didn't commit any sins)
@@estetic6806 how can Jesus(pbuh) be God and with God?
@@mohamedahmed1372 Yes, we will all be held accountable to God, however, one can only get to God through Jesus because He is our intercessor. Because He died for our sins, He's the only one who can rightly plead or judge. That's why the Bible calls Him Counsellor, Redeemer, Saviour. Because we were bought with a price (the blood He shed for us), His is the only name whereby we can be saved.
@@mohamedahmed1372 You do know Jesus will be the one who will judge you The ultimate judgment will be made by Jesus
You are so mercifull! Even more mercifull than God Himself. You would certainly save all People just because they did not knew about Christ.
Hi Pastor Doug
Share the word for the non believers, better now than too late
I read in a book about the life of Colombus, that one day, when he did one of his many landings in the southern coast of Cuba, there he found an Indian tribe, and its chieftain, an old and respectable man, told him he believed that after death, there were 2 places people would go to, the one a paradise where the ones who behaved righteously go to, and the other a dark place where the ones who bahaved in an unrighteous manner go to. That "we must do good in order to go to Paradise". Colombus was amazed at how much this old chieftain's belief resembled his own Christian belief. These Indians, like the GREAT MAJORITY of the inhabitants of the ancient World, did not have a Bible, and yet many people behaved righteously, because the Holy Spirit would move the hearts that were receptive to Him!! No one will have excuse in the day of the Great Trial, says Paul in Romans chapter 1, God will judge us according to the Light we have received. We must NEVER underestimate the Work the Holy Spirit can do in the hearts of people. To those who know more, more stripes will be given, said our Lord and Saviour in the book of Luke. I have read a lot of ancient history, and I am always amazed at how many good people there were in Ancient Greece and Rome, people who never heard about the True God, mainly because the Jews did not accomplish the work of spreading the Gospel to all the World, but kept it for themselves instead!! No my brethren, you did not have to live in Palestine to be saved, God has no bounderies!! Blessed be our God and Saviour!! AMEN!!
@Austin Brown yes I have!! What about those who could not??
Ma Mor Hello there I am Cuban and I know of what you speak. The indian’s name was Atuei and I believe he will be in heaven. I refused to accept it because the oppressors had enslaved and slaughter his tribe. Obviously he said no and refused to accept because he would not want to be in a heaven were his oppressors would also be and had shown not to have God in their heart. I think God will have mercy on him.
@@oysterswithcutelegs2061 I am Cuban as well my friend. They one I am talking about is not Hatuey, is a diferent chieftain. Hatuey fled to Cuba from modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic, fleeing the Spaniards who had conquered that Island first. Those Catholic Spaniards were NOT Christians at all!! Their god was the gold they would find!! The Gospel of Christ CANNOT be preached by the sword!!
@Austin Brown Of course!! I am a Christian ever since I came out of my mother's womb.
@Austin Brown yes I was baptized in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. All Adventist pastors do.
Great and very solid explanation like always. May the Lord of Heaven the Most High God lay his hand on this ministry and become even more prosperous and reaches more and more souls in the light of the knowledge of truth. I always enjoy how in each study you find biblical references and logic with common sense. My question for the next study would be : Why don’t we see a slight bit of more miracles today in church or in the lives of the people who we take to church to visit? I feel like something a little miracle would help them strengthen their baby faith. Thanks
Robt Clayton please elaborate on your statement brother !
Robt Clayton so the church you are referring to as the cornerstone built by the apostles is the Catholic Church? The same church where the pope (the church leader) has accepted the doctrine of inclusion, meaning Muslims atheists, Hindus etc. can all be saved ?
Robt Clayton Robt Clayton you bring an interesting point; however, I follow God’s word. The Bible and it’s teachings point to the religion and the God I am convinced is the genuine God. All of us believe to have the truth, otherwise we would not be part of that church or would embrace its doctrines.
Austin Brown yes I have why ?
Thank you Pastor Doug. I was not able to download the free ebook, it says file not found when I click the download link from my email. I hope I can get the ebook soon so I can share with my students here in Bangkok, Thailand. Thanks.
Good message. I'm debating on sharing that on the world's largest gun site and forum. Lot's of Calvinists there. ;)
@Austin Brown Long ago. I think 12 years old is too young to understand much.
Be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...
@Austin Brown do they keep the law of God by God's grace in that church? Rev22v14 KJV. Rev12v14says Satan is wrath to the woman (church) who keeps God's commandments.
YES PASTOR
The word of God is everywhere. Amen
Thank you for providing the scripture. My heart agreed with everything you said. This question was bothering me. Just didn’t know the scripture to back it.
@Austin Brown I haven't been traditionally baptized no. I will soon. Although I don't believe it is necessary to be saved. I think its a great way to participate in a biblical tradition to show commitment to faith. I also believe it can strengthen the relationship between us and Jesus. Been a real beleiver for only a couple weeks now. Still need to find a church! But I want to! I've been baptized by the Holy Spirit. My thoughts and interested took a 180 since I've started praying and reading the Bible daily! Still very new in my relationship with God nonetheless.
Edit: After reading your bio, you clearly disagree!
@Austin Brown I think your points on 5, 6, & 7 are off. But I don't know a lot! Those seem to be works based salvation. Traditional baptism is more questionable, but I beleive Jesus meant baptism with the Holy Spirit. I still disagree that traditional water baptism by man is necessary. Not all saved people speak in tongues man! We can never live a holy, pure, and rightcheous life. Impossible. We should strive for it, we have to fight the flesh. We should feel guilty for all sin. Are you saying you need the points you mentioned for salvation?
@Austin Brown with all due respect man, I will never do that! I don't believe in denominational churches. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, not a derivative church. Denominations and organized religion is what turned me away from Jesus in the first place. My salvation is found in my repentance and faith in Him. Period. I will seek a baptism in the name of Jesus. Because it is a beautiful thing nonetheless. But I've already been saved man. I don't need to be dipped in water to know that. Thank you for your concern brother.
@Austin Brown also, if water baptism is required for salvation, can you please explain the saved man dying next to Jesus. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Then Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise". Like 23 42-43
Baptism of the Holy Spirit is required. Not a physical baptism done by men.
@@AString95 if i can ask u now...are u a thief like the one next to Jesus? Dont u have time to know Him today ? and follow His footstep? You and the thief are different....you have ample time,but him no more...dont become the alibi of so many chriStians otherwise provision ended them...
Thank you pastor...good lesson..i understand now....becouse I'm life in country many people no want believe Jesus...God bless ...
Praise the Lord.
Amen
Amen and Amen 💞
@Austin Brown Hi Austin Brown.. I was baptized for the second time in 2005.
Happy Sabbath South Africa
Wow
I like your video
Acts 16.31 tks ps
Amen 🙏
Watching Philippines
Not yet
Yes they can be saved God said he will wink an eye at their ignorance. 🙏💙
Great answer, thank you, Dispensationalism , there’s no specifics applies to all people at all ages with all differences .
Pardon me Pastor. I was wondering why there is an idol on your desk? I realize it is a teaching tool for Daniel 2 but I was wondering what someone tuning in for the first or second time might think. Since we are told to avoid the appearancee of evil might that give the wrong idea? We enjoy your lessons and know this ministry is valuable to many.
Cornelius was one of these men “Act 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always”.
@Austin Brown do you keep the Sabbath? In heaven we will keep the Sabbath Isaiah 66v22n23, did you know?
There are many non-Christians who are better people than many who claim to be Christians. As Christians we need to maintain humility and remember to give the glory to God and not to ourselves.
Brandon Heath: this came up unto me it’s Doug Batchelor he kinda talks like FF Bosworth so blessed
Peace of Christ be with you can I ask you a question how did you get here
In Matthew 25:31-46 "works" in these texts reveal what kind of faith they had--either genuine (saving) faith or useless, empty, dead faith (James --2:18---20). The reason I take this position is clearly found in the text itself. Verses 32 and 33 in Matthew 25 clearly state that when Christ has gathered all nations for judgment, he "shall separate them one from another , as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats (verse 32), he (Christ) shall set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left" (see verse 32,33). . This clearly shows that the judgment has already taken place as to the eternal destiny or spiritual separation of the sheep and the goats--according to whether or not they believed by grace through faith in Christ (His perfect righteousness and finished work of redemption--death and resurrection (see Romans 10:9-10) or, like many today, trusted in their own filthy rags of unrighteousness (Isaiah 64:6). . Does scripture (scripture interprets scripture) confirm that. Absolutely! Read John --10:26-- (Jesus speaking to unbelieving Jews): "But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep". "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish...." (John --10:27---28). Clearly the sheep are the redeemed and their eternal destiny has already been determined, as Christ's words in John --10:28--: "And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish...emphatically state. Again, verse 46 in the same context of Matthew 25 confirms the same truth: "And these (referring to the goats on the left (compare verse 33) shall go away into everlasting punishment". Clearly these verses show emphatically and unequivocally that the judgment in Matthew 25 involving the eternal separation of the sheep and the goats--the redeemed or sheep on the right and the spiritually lost or goats on the left---has already been determined in verses 32 and 33, and in verses 34 to 46 that follow Jesus is merely establishing how that eternal separation was determined--- the basis of separation of the sheep on the right from the goats on the left was "works" as a indicator of genuine or saving faith. The rest of scripture,which cannot contradict itself, especially the Pauline Epistles, confirms same. As the apostle Paul makes perfectly clear in Romans regarding the way of salvation--the way of faith or righteousness--through the promise God made to Abraham (the father of believers): "Abraham believed God and it was counted unto him for righteousness" (Romans 4:3). "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace" (Romans 4:16) and again, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). And again, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). That verse, by the way, was illuminated to my heart (and understanding) by the Holy Spirit, who convicted me of sin and of judgment to come over 35 years ago in a small coastal settlement in Labrador (John 16:8), gave me spiritual life in regeneration or new birth (not water baptism, which can only wash away the dirt on your skin, but cannot wash away the dirt (sin) from your heart ) and drew me to Christ in genuine repentance and faith for salvation (Romans 10: 9-10; John 1:12-13; Acts 16:31). God bless.
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matthew 24:14 once you here the gospel there is no excuse to not repent.
5:53- keep in mind it’s in Matthew 25:34-40 😁
God is a just rewarder.
Jesus is the light of the world nothing is impossible with him
You cannot be saved unless you believe in Jesus . John 14.6 and John 3.16 .
MrBazinthenow this dudes sets a narrative and uses scripture to support that narrative...next he will say all religions are the same
@N P They believed in the promise to come .. Jesus .
Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Romans 4:3). Again, Paul quotes the Old Testament to prove his point-Genesis 15:6, this time. Abraham could not have been saved by keeping the Law, because he lived over 400 years before the Law was given!
Paul then shows that David was also saved by faith (Romans 4:6-8, quoting Psalm 32:1-2). Paul continues to establish that the Old Testament way of salvation was through faith alone. In Romans 4:23-24 he writes, “The words ‘it was credited to him’ were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness-for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.” In other words, righteousness is “credited” or given to those who have faith in God-Abraham, David, and we all share the same way of salvation.
In the Old Testament, it was faith in the promise that God would send a Savior someday. Those who lived in the time of the Old Testament looked forward to the Messiah and believed God’s promise of the coming Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 53). Those who exercised such faith were saved. Today we look back on the life, death, and resurrection of the Savior and are saved by faith in Jesus Christ’s atonement for our sins (Romans 10:9-10).
The gospel is not an exclusively New Testament message. The Old Testament contained it as well: “The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: ‘All nations will be blessed through you.’ So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith” (Galatians 3:8-9, quoting Genesis 12:3).
As early as Genesis 3:15, we see the promise of a coming Savior, and throughout the Old Testament there are hundreds of promises that the Messiah would “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21; cf. Isaiah 53:5-6). Job’sfaith was in the fact that he knew that his “Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25). Clearly, Old Testament saints were aware of the promised Redeemer, and they were saved by faith in that Savior, the same way people are saved today. There is no other way. Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:11-12, quoting Psalm 118:22).
You're statement in it's entirety are the accounts of John and you can be saved and not know who Jesus is ... You're statement would be correct if you stated " you cannot be saved if you don't follow the laws of Yahweh and teachings of yeshua Christ"... That's sensible.
@@wiseking9248 Roman's 4,5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
@D Richardson John 5 .That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Islam, jehovah witnesses, Mormons , SDA ect do not honour the Son as the Father . Being fully God as the Father is fully God .
Yes, as long as they reach the end-times and act as the sheep our Lord mentions in the Gospel. These people will be the nations in the Kingdom of Heavens.
Thank you Pastor Doug for sharing these powerful messages. Bless you man of God.
Phakama Mbeje here in Durban South Africa
@Austin Brown Yes three times.
God looks into the heart.
I think everyone knows the difference between good and bad, don't do to others what you don't want done to you , that should be the yardstick for those the gospel hasn'tyet reached.
Pastor Doug Yes I agree with you for the time frame BEFORE the mark of the beast. But once the mark of the beast is enforced, whosoever takes it will receive God's wrath without mixture.
Please pray for me to read and understand the bible. Not sure why I only read a verse or two then quit.
How can John 10 verse 16 be interpret?
Can anyone explain lev 5.17
Thank you for your wonderful verses that has enlightened me, im a Christian,i believed Jesus died for my sin but i can not tell any body that only Christians will be saved, its upto God to decide on that. By having that belief that only Christans will be saved, we have unintentionally turned away many people. Our God is a Loving Gracious God. that is all we have to remember.
@db All are forgiven because of the cross of Jesus. But we are saved when we realize what Jesus did for us. "Forgiveness" is all we need for Heaven. (Which all have) But we are blessed > God always gives more than we need; so He blesses us with "realization" (belief) during this earthly life; "Salvation" =
(Confidence in Him).
Thanks for the Desire of Ages quote, AMEN !
Jesus came to me in a Dream, I could not see him because the Light was so Bright, as I fell to my knees. I heard him say John 14:6. Years later, as I was driving early one foggy Morning, the appearance of a Cross as on my Drivers side Mirror!! God is real!! Amen!!
That’s how opened to me that He is such a loving God so He will find path to people if they sincerely look for truth: like a lot of Muslims see Jesus in their dreams even if they never heard about Him before!
Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 47:
قَالَتْ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِي وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ يَمْسَسْنِي بَشَرٌ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكِ اللَّهُ يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ
She said: My Lord! when shall there be a son (born) to I me, and man has not touched me? He said: Even so, Allah creates what He pleases; when He has decreed a matter, He only says to it, Be, and it is.
(English - Shakir)
via iQuran
Muslims do know and told about Isa a.s. (Jesus) Son of Maryam(Virgin Mary).
Muhammad Abdul Allah Bin Asmah Roni thank you for information, I know that . You are right they know about Isa, but not as a PERSONAL SAVIOR!
@@connecteavity yes, Isa a.s. is known by Muslims as a prophet for the of people of Israel like the many prophet before him. A prophet is not a personal saviour but just a messenger with the task of delivering the message that could save them in this life and the hereafter.
Hi! Bible tells us, IF SOMEBODY HAS HEARED ABOUT JESUS, AND WILL DENY HIM, AND CHOOSE SOMETHING ELSE, HE WILL BE LOST IN LAKE OF FIRE. IF HE NEVER BEEB HEARED ABOUT JESUS/ GOSPEL, HIS HEART WILL JUDGE HIM. (There was so many, before Jesus. Abraham, Noah,and so on.. Their heart did follow the God. )not actually with those words, but this is the message.. May God bless you! 💓
Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 2:
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ
Allah, (there is) no god but He, the Everliving, the Self-subsisting by Whom all things subsist
(English - Shakir)
via iQuran
@@MuhammadAbdulAllahBinAsmahRoni Dear friend. You've been fooled. There is no "allah", and islam is from satan. May REAL LIVING GOD OF HOLY BIBLE bless you! ☺💓
@@rikujkoivisto did you know muslim believe in all the prophets before prophet muhammad s.a.w. and it is in the quran. And quran was not originally in a book form but in dried goat skin and such when there is no paper that age. And are memorized by many Muslims and still is. And the quran did not change since as if it is our people that memorized the quran will surely noticed.
@@MuhammadAbdulAllahBinAsmahRoni Dear friend. There is many very differend qurans. Sorry.. quran 3:44 may say something for you. 😉 Think; Hezekiel, about 650bC, told Jesus will come, what he is going to do, and where. Isaiah, about 500bC, told also about Jesus, what he going to say, where will he born, and do. There is many old testament profets, states same message. When Jesus did born, where, and what he was doing, what was he saying, how he was liveing. Has been proven, even from other countrys' scriptures.! Did you know, by the way, Jesus Christ has 250 names. allah has 99, and non of them is "father" or "love"..? (sorry my bad english). May the God of bible bless you, and open your eyes to see what is real true. I will pray for you.. ☺💓
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I saw a couple on CZcams stating they were kicked out of the Adventist church do to something called Creed, understanding the Creed do you know what they are talking about?
The Apostles Creed. The Adventists have truth and error mixed. Ask for discernment. The problem in the Creed is "believing in the holy Catholic church". I know because I grew up in a Presbyterian Church. They teach well,Until.....no prophetic book is taught. Replacement Theology is just as deadly. Just because people seem to know scripture never means they speak total truth! There is ONLY salvation through Jesus Christ. Good works are null and void without Christ.
The Adventist Church doesn't have a Creed and certainly not the apostle's Creed. That's not an Adventist practice. If that was happening in the church that the couple you saw described, then that SDA Church was not a healthy representation of the church. We don't have a Creed. That video you saw (I clicked on it too) was full of confusion and twisted gossip. Not helpful for anyone, but was a most unhelpful fire stirrer. People have itching ears.
Those are beliefs and traditions of men that God highly condemns...
Define 1 Timothy 4:10. Or can you explain this verse.
@Moses "That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe". 1 Timothy 4:10 Especially or particularly doesn't mean exclusively. Bless you.
Do you take requests? Can you do a video on head coverings for women? Should married women cover their heads?
Mary did always cover her head likewise of her virgin status nor even after the birth of Jesus. It is her faith to cover the head and dress modestly
I would say to Read Rev. before each seal is opened it reads because they would not repent the ( what ever numbered sesl) was opened. sounds yo me all will have a chance even right up instill the end. Remember the parable about the workers in the vineyard. all was given the same pay . so even those who repent even at the last day I believe they will receive the same reward. eternal life
I feel you are wrong in accepting Ellen White and the details of Adventists doctrine, which are in my opinion, based on human speculation, but you are right on, on this point.
Peace be unto you.
Proverbs 24 12
What is the mark the beast?
Great question, Joel. Here is the link to an online study guide about this subject. May God bless you! www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/study-guide/e/4997/t/the-mark-of-the-beast
- The Amazing Facts team
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@Austin Brown yes I have
Praise the Lord!
Moment of honesty here: I had to watch this message twice with time between to allow the Lord to settle these awesome truths in my mind and heart.
"For there is no respect of persons with God. For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel."
Romans 2:11-16
Can you show me in the bible where it says you have to be a Christian to be saved.
How can one differentiate between in time of ignorance God winked as you have said as opposed to the saying that "ignorance is no excuse " to truth...
Ignorance of the law means...not intentional...but do it again and again...is another story..its intentionally done .James 4:17 ...read and Heb10:26-27 read also thats the replication...
I'm a little troubled by the question. Can a non-Christian be saved? The term Christian was first mentioned in the book of Acts however, the same New Testament said the gospel was also preached to the world of old but, because they did not believe they persished. If we confess Christ in the Old Testament, why should we assume that Christ was never preached? David in Psalm 22 spoke of the prohetic character of Christ through Inspiration. We can agree he was a follower of Christ. When he wrote Psalm 5, he was seeking forgiveness for his sins from Christ, yet Christ had not yet been manifested in the flesh. What was David if he had not yet known the term "Christian"? It is true that all will be judged based on the light they received. According to John 1:9, that light is the light that came to this world and lighted all men. The light was always there but, it was confirmed by the manifestation of Christ according to the flesh. If God created light in the beginning then, he was always that Light that reached the hearts and land of the heathen. Where men do not tread, God always sends his angels to do the work. When he doesn't see a reason to use his angels in a particular task, he does the work of preaching and teaching Himself. King Nebuchadnezzar recognized the form of one who looked like the Son of God in the fiery furnace. What was he? The term Christian again does not exist at that time as yet either. He was a heathen king yet, he recognized Christ. Therefore, all who believed and knew the light that came from the Spirit of Christ, and those who have come to the knowledge of his saving grace will be saved. The term is misleading because Revelation doesn't say all Chistians will be saved. It says, those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes will be saved. The term "Christian" is is what is causing the problem because it is relegated to Western thought patterns. It must be seen in the context of True Light in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. Men and women in the old world who came to light, and those in this Generation received and receives light only in Christ therefore, if that light is rejected they have rejected and are rejecting Christ; in this case they are lost eternally. In Acts 17 the "Unknown God" referred to by Paul to the Ephesians was universally understood to be referring to the Creator of Heaven and Earth; thus is why Paul used the opportunity to teach greater light. In addition, who was Cornelius serving before meeting Peter and understanding the truth with still yet greater light? How about before he first hearing the term Christian? He was worshipping Christ. How about Moses and Job, what were they? How about the Moabitess Ruth? How was she able to recognize that the God of Naomi was the true God? She came from a nation of serious idol worshippers. Her joining Naomi's family only matured that Light, which was Christ, that began in her as a child. Where did her Light come from? How was she able to separate light from darkness.
@Austin Brown Why have you asked this question?
Jesus is the only way.
Pastor Doug do you think that people around the world don't know the gospel for themselves
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“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
JESUS is GOOD
Acts 16.33
Believe means ...not only His name but do as He said to u...put it into practice what u believe it....then there is peace and joy with the Lord...
Agree with you Doug
Austin Brown yes complete immersion Believers baptism
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I think we can agree that God is a loving, fair and merciful with no bounds to these blessed character traits. With that as a back drop to reason, wouldn’t it be reasonable that God in His infinite ways would provide ample opportunity for ALL of His children to have a chance to hear the gospel message, either in this life or in the next?
How fair or loving would our perfect God be if that little Buddhist child who lives out his life never hearing the gospel message, without providing a way for all His children. The thief on the cross defending the Savior was told by the Savior today thou shalt be with me in paradise. Where is paradise? Is it Heaven or a place the good go until the day of judgement? What about the place the savior went between His death and resurrection,
1Pet3:19. I believe He provides a way for ALL to hear the message of hope about our savior and to have equal opportunity to accept or reject him as their Lord and Savior.
Romans 2:11-16.
do you have the ethopian bible?
@Austin Brown why? who are you?
@Austin Brown no i have not.
@Austin Brown thank you for your pointer, god bless you!
Sidenote: the reason i asked you earlier who you are was not to be rude but bc you never know who you are talking to on the internet.
In the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the terms “saved” and “salvation” have various meanings. As used in Romans 10:9-10, the words “saved” and “salvation” signify a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ. Through this covenant relationship, followers of Christ are assured salvation from the eternal consequences of sin if they are obedient. “Salvation” and “saved” are also used in the scriptures in other contexts with several different meanings.
If someone were to ask if another person had been saved, the answer would depend on the sense in which the word is used. The answer might be “Yes” or perhaps it might be “Yes, but with conditions.” The following explanations outline six different meanings of the word salvation.
Salvation from Physical Death. All people eventually die. But through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, all people will be resurrected-saved from physical death. Paul testified, “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). In this sense, everyone is saved, regardless of choices made during this life. This is a free gift from the Savior to all human beings.
Salvation from Sin. To be cleansed from sin through the Savior’s Atonement, an individual must exercise faith in Jesus Christ, repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see Acts 2:37-38). Those who have been baptized and have received the Holy Ghost through the proper priesthood authority have been conditionally saved from sin. In this sense, salvation is conditional, depending on an individual’s continuing in faithfulness, or enduring to the end in keeping the commandments of God (see 2 Peter 2:20-22).
Individuals cannot be saved in their sins; they cannot receive unconditional salvation simply by declaring a belief in Christ with the understanding that they will inevitably commit sins throughout the rest of their lives (see Alma 11:36-37). However, through the grace of God, all can be saved from their sins (see 2 Nephi 25:23; Helaman 5:10-11) as they repent and follow Jesus Christ.
Being Born Again. The principle of spiritual rebirth appears frequently in the scriptures. The New Testament contains Jesus’s teaching that everyone must be “born again” and that those who are not “born of water and of the Spirit … cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). This teaching is affirmed in the Book of Mormon: “All mankind, yea, men and women, all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters; and thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God” (Mosiah 27:25-26).
This rebirth occurs as individuals are baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. It comes as a result of a willingness “to enter into a covenant with our God to do his will, and to be obedient to his commandments in all things that he shall command us, all the remainder of our days” (Mosiah 5:5). Through this process, their “hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, [they] are born of him” (Mosiah 5:7). All who have truly repented, been baptized, have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, have made the covenant to take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ, and have felt His influence in their lives, can say that they have been born again. That rebirth can be renewed each Sabbath when they partake of the sacrament.
Salvation from Ignorance. Many people live in a state of darkness, not knowing the light of the restored gospel. They are “only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it” (Doctrine and Covenants 123:12). Those who have a knowledge of God the Father, Jesus Christ, the purpose of life, the plan of salvation, and their eternal potential are saved from this condition. They follow the Savior, who declared, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).
Salvation from the Second Death. The scriptures sometimes speak of salvation from the second death. The second death is the final spiritual death-being cut off from righteousness and denied a place in any kingdom of glory (see Alma 12:32; Doctrine and Covenants 88:24). This second death will not come until the Final Judgment, and it will come to only a few (see Doctrine and Covenants 76:31-37). Almost every person who has ever lived on the earth is assured salvation from the second death (see Doctrine and Covenants 76:40-45).
Eternal Life, or Exaltation. In the scriptures, the words saved and salvation often refer to eternal life, or exaltation (see Abraham 2:11). Eternal life is to know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and dwell with Them forever-to inherit a place in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom (see John 17:3; Doctrine and Covenants 131:1-4; 132:21-24). This exaltation requires that men receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, and that all Church members make and keep sacred covenants in the temple, including the covenant of eternal marriage. If the word salvation is used in this sense, no one is saved in mortality. That glorious gift comes only after the Final Judgment.
Some of their doctrines are these....they can marry as long as the law of that place or country prohibited not....jeje onthe contrary it is fornication and adultery once u do it..MATT-5:31-32.and MATT-19:5-10....so we as SDA...ARE OBSERVING AND KEEPING WHAT THE LAW COMMANDS....
Is the god that christians worship on saturday in the bible the same god as christians worship on sunday if not give biblical text out of kjv bible
Is baptism a requirement to come to the table with open minds to discuss scripture free from church indoctrination
Yes you are saved depending if you have done good or evil
Christopher 210 You are saved by grace through faith not works
@@aurorap.7578 what works are you talking about? Because there are two types remember
@@aurorap.7578 if you read the whole chapter you'll see that Paul is talking about the works of the law, no. We can not be saved by the works of the law. That is not what the law was there for.
Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are WITHOUT EXCUSE
Matthew 24:14. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Please have more of your sermons translated into Russian.
So using this logic it doesn't pay to preach the gospel because if it's heard it may be rejected.
Dishwasher: I am not my own