Salvation By Works...

  • We are saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

  • You will not be saved unless you observe all of the Commandments.

  • You must follow the five pillars of faith to have salvation.

  • You are saved by the amount of good you do.

  • In your opinion, how do I get to heaven?

  • What do you think I must do to be saved?

  • I try to follow the Ten Commandments.

  • I don’t know if I can keep the Sabbath.

  • Logical Answers to Consider:
    All Guilty - You are already guilty before God.

    Rom 3:19-20, Gal 3:10-13, James 2:10

    Belief in Jesus - You only need faith in Jesus.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 5:10-13

    By Faith - You are saved by faith in Jesus.

    Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:4, Gal 2:16

    Confess Jesus - There is no reason to wait; confession is simple.

    Rom 10:8-13, 1John 4:15-19

    Faith Alone - Salvation comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the only way of salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

    Law Condemns - The law and commandments condemn man.

    Rom 3:19-20, Gal 3:10-13, James 2:10

    Live By Grace - Jesus' death allows us to live by God's grace.

    Col 2:16, Col 3:12-14

    Must Do - There is one thing every person “must do” to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    None Good - No one does 'good' to God's standard.

    Ecc 7:20, Isa 53:4-6, Rom 3:10

    Not Works - No amount of good works or law keeping can be enough to earn salvation.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

    Not Good Enough...

  • I just can’t quit sinning.

  • I’m too sinful.

  • Anyone - Anyone can be saved from Hell by faith in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Changed Life - God can give you a changed life.

    Ezek 36:26-27, 2Cor 5:14-17

    God Forgives - God forgives the repentant sinner.

    2Sam 12:13, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 103:2-4, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 1:18, Isa 44:22, Isa 55:6-7, Jer 36:3, Micah 7:18-19, Zech 3:4, Eph 4:32

    Jesus Forgives - Jesus forgives the sins of those who come to Him in faith.

    Mark 2:5-7, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:13-17, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1John 1:7-10

    Jesus Paid - Jesus paid for ALL sins.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Jesus' Strength - You can live by the strength of Jesus.

    Phil 4:13

    Longsuffering - God is waiting for you to acknowledge your sin and turn to Him.

    Numb 14:18, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 30:18, Isa 66:16, Rom 2:2-5, 1Pet 3:18-20, 2Pet 3:9

    Mercy Promised - Mercy is promised to those who come to the Lord in faith.

    2Chr 30:9, Psalm 145:18-19, Prov 28:13, Hos 14:4

    Must Do - There is one thing every person “must do” to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Sent to Sinners - Jesus was sent to save sinners from Hell.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 19:10, 1Tim 1:15-17

    Sinner Repent - God pleads for sinners to repent.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 15:10, 1John 1:7-10

    Exclusive Salvation...

  • How do I know if I’m one of the elect of God?

  • Only Catholics can be saved.

  • Anyone - Anyone can be saved from Hell by faith in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Salvation Is Not In Church Membership...

  • I am already a church member.

  • I plan to join a church soon.

  • Anyone - Anyone can be saved from Hell by faith in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Faith Alone - Salvation comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the only way of salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

    Must Do - There is one thing every person “must do” to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Not Works - No amount of good works or law keeping can be enough to earn salvation.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

    Sent to Sinners - Only Jesus was sent save sinners.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 19:10, 1Tim 1:15-17 

    Salvation Is Simple...

  • The Gospel, as I have heard it described, sounds too easy.

  • Isn’t it hard to become a real Christian?

  • You must be baptized to be saved.

  • By Faith - You are saved by faith in Jesus.

    Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:4, Gal 2:16

    Faith Alone - Salvation comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    Not Works - There is nothing you can do to earn salvation.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

    Must Do - There is one thing every person “must do” to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Not Works - No amount of good works or law keeping can be enough to earn salvation.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

    Simple - God has made salvation simple.

    2Cor 11:3-4

    Security In Salvation...

  • I did it once, but I sinned once and I am not saved any longer.

  • How do you lose your salvation?

  • All Justified - If you have faith in Jesus, you are completely justified.

    Acts 13:39, 1Cor 6:9-11

    By Faith - Salvation comes by faith.

    Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:4, Gal 2:16

    Child of God - God promises His believers are made a child of God.

    Rom 8:16-18

    Eternal Inheritance - Once you are a believer of His, you are promised an eternal inheritance.

    Heb 9:14-15

    Everlasting Life - If you did it once in truth, you are given everlasting life that can never be taken away.

    John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, Rom 6:20-23, 1John 5:10-13

    God Keeps - It is not in your own power, but God that keeps His believers.

    Psalm 91:2, 2Tim 1:12

    Indwelt - God indwells His believers, and you cannot force the Holy Spirit to leave you.

    Rom 8:11, 1John 3:24, 1John 4:15-19

    Sure - You can know you are going to Heaven.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, Acts 16:30-31, Gal 3:26, Phil 1:6, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 20:12-15

    Miscellaneous...

  • I’ve waited too long now.

  • Anyone - Anyone still living can be saved by faith in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Confess Jesus - There is no reason to wait any longer; confession is simple.

    Rom 10:8-13, 1John 4:15-19

    Death Unknown - You can be saved until your death, and that date is unknown.

    Gen 6:3, Prov 27:1, Prov 29:1, Luke 12:19-20, Heb 9:27-28, James 4:14

    God Forgives - God forgives the repentant sinner.

    2Sam 12:13, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 103:2-4, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 1:18, Isa 44:22, Isa 55:6-7, Jer 36:3, Micah 7:18-19, Zech 3:4, Eph 4:32

    Jesus Forgives - Jesus will forgive those who come to Him in faith.

    Mark 2:5-7, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:13-17, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1John 1:7-10

    Longsuffering - God is waiting for you to acknowledge your sin and turn to Him.

    Numb 14:18, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 30:18, Isa 66:16, Rom 2:2-5, 1Pet 3:18-20, 2Pet 3:9

    Seek Now - God wants you to seek for Him now.

    Isa 55:6-7, 2Cor 6:2

    Sinner Repent - God pleads for sinners to repent.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 15:10, 1John 1:7-10

  • If God did exist, he ought to save everyone from Hell.

  • By Faith - Salvation is simple since it comes by faith.

    Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:4, Gal 2:16

    By His Grace - God offers His grace to all.

    Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5

    Faith Alone - Salvation simply comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    God Pleads - God pleads for all to come to Him.

    Isa 66:16

    God's Gift - God offers the gift of salvation to everyone.

    John 4:10, Rom 5:17-18, Rom 6:20-23, Eph 2:8-9

    Jesus Paid - God sent Jesus to pay for everyone's sins.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the way for anyone to be saved.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

    Sinner Repent - God pleads for sinners to repent.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 15:10, 1John 1:7-10

    You Choose - You choose whether you go to Heaven or Hell.

    Isa 55:6-7, Rom 2:2-5

  • I know I’ll be saved because I’m not so bad.

  • All Guilty - Without Jesus, you are guilty before God.

    Rom 3:19-20, Gal 3:10-13, James 2:10

    By His Grace - God offers His grace to all.

    Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5

    Faith Alone - Salvation simply comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    Foolish Pride - Denying what God says shows your foolish pride.

    Psalm 10:4, Psalm 14:1, Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:19-25

    God's Gift - God offers the gift of salvation to everyone.

    John 4:10, Rom 5:17-18, Rom 6:20-23, Eph 2:8-9

    God Knows - God knows every thought of your heart.

    1Sam 16:7, Luke 16:15

    List of Sin - God gives you a list of sins and failings in which to judge yourself.

    Exod 20:13-17, 1Cor 6:9-11, 1Tim 1:9-10

    Must Do - You must do something to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    None Good - No one does 'good' to God's standard.

    Ecc 7:20, Isa 53:4-6, Rom 3:10

  • I have too hard a heart.

  • Anyone - Anyone can find salvation in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Each Judged - Each person will be judged by God for their own sins.

    Rom 2:2-5, Rom 14:10-12, Heb 9:27-28, Rev 20:12-15

    Must Do - There is one thing you must do to be saved.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Own Belief - Each person is judged on his or her own belief.

    John 3:16-18, John 3:36

    Sinner's End - You should be concerned with the end for sinners.

    Job 21:19-20, Psalm 37:38, Isa 13:9, Ezek 18:20, John 8:24, John 15:6, Rom 6:20-23, James 1:15, Rev 20:12-15, Rev 21:8

    Trust God - You need to trust God and His power.

    Deut 31:6, Psalm 91:2, Prov 29:25, 2Tim 1:12, Heb 13:5-8

  • My parents won’t let me be saved.

  • Avoid Hell - If you understand the horrors of Hell, you will want to avoid it.

    2Chr 30:9, Psalm 145:18-19, Prov 28:13, Hos 14:4

    Each Judged - God promises that each person will be judged in truth.

    Rom 2:2-5, Rom 14:10-12, Heb 9:27-28, Rev 20:12-15

    Foolish Pride - Denying what God says shows your foolish pride.

    Psalm 10:4, Psalm 14:1, Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:19-25

    God Pleads - God pleads for all to come to Him.

    Isa 66:16

    God Wants You - God draws you to Him with love.

    Jer 31:3

    Jesus Paid - Jesus already paid for your sins; turn to Him now.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Punishment - God promises punishment to those who deserve it.

    Deut 32:22-24, Psalm 11:6, Isa 33:14, Isa 34:10, Isa 57:20-21, Matt 10:28, Matt 25:41, Matt 25:46, Mark 9:43-48, Luke 16:22-24, John 15:6, Rom 2:2-5, 2Pet 2:5-6, 2Pet 2:9, Rev 14:11, Rev 20:12-15, Rev 21:8

    You Choose - You can choose to go to Heaven.

    Isa 55:6-7, Rom 2:2-5

  • When God wants me to be saved, He can let me know.

  • Come - God is inviting you to come to Him.

    Rev 22:17-19

    Death Unknown - Believe now; the day of your death in unknown.

    Gen 6:3, Prov 27:1, Prov 29:1, Luke 12:19-20, Heb 9:27-28, James 4:14

    End Unknown - There is an end, an unknown day, in which it will be too late.

    Psalm 96:13, Matt 24:35-36, Matt 24:44, Matt 25:13

    Few Saved - God warns you that only a few are saved.

    Isa 66:16, Matt 7:13-15, Luke 13:24

    Jesus Knocks - Jesus is knocking the door of your heart now.

    Rev 3:20

    Seek Now - God tells you to seek for Him now.

    Isa 55:6-7, 2Cor 6:2

  • I can’t give myself up to Jesus.

  • Belief in Jesus - Belief in Jesus is the only way to salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 5:10-13

    Jesus Intercessor - Jesus is the only intercessor between God and man.

    Isa 53:11-12, John 14:6-9, Rom 8:32-34, Phil 4:19, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 2:1-2

    Jesus Knocks - It is Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart now.

    Rev 3:20

    Jesus Paid - It is Jesus who paid for your sins.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the only way to salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

  • There are many paths to God.

  • Jesus Intercessor - Jesus is the only intercessor between God and man.

    Isa 53:11-12, John 14:6-9, Rom 8:32-34, Phil 4:19, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 2:1-2

    Jesus is God - Jesus is the only 'path' because He is God.

    Matt 28:9, Matt 28:17-20, John 1:1-3, John 8:58, John 10:27-30, John 14:6-9, John 20:25-29, Acts 9:5-6, 1Cor 8:5-6, Col 2:9, 1Tim 3:16, 1John 2:22, 1John 5:7

    Jesus Paid - It is Jesus who paid for your sins.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the only way to salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

  • I want to visit other churches before I make any decisions

  • Death Unknown - Believe now; the day of your death in unknown.

    Gen 6:3, Prov 27:1, Prov 29:1, Luke 12:19-20, Heb 9:27-28, James 4:14

    End Unknown - There is an end, an unknown day, in which it will be too late.

    Psalm 96:13, Matt 24:35-36, Matt 24:44, Matt 25:13

    Jesus the Way - Jesus, not a specific church, is the only way to salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

    Seek Now - God tells you to seek for Him now.

    Isa 55:6-7, 2Cor 6:2

  • I’ll get saved after Jesus comes back.

  • Death Unknown - Believe now; the day of your death in unknown.

    Gen 6:3, Prov 27:1, Prov 29:1, Luke 12:19-20, Heb 9:27-28, James 4:14

    End Unknown - There is an end, an unknown day, in which it will be too late.

    Psalm 96:13, Matt 24:35-36, Matt 24:44, Matt 25:13

    No Changing - There is no changing your eternity after you die.

    Prov 29:1, John 8:24, Heb 9:27-28, Rev 22:11-13

    Seek Now - God tells you to seek for Him now.

    Isa 55:6-7, 2Cor 6:2

  • I don’t feel as if I am lost and going to Hell.

  • Abiding Wrath - God's wrath abides on the unrepentant sinner.

    Psalm 11:6, Luke 16:22-24, John 3:36, Rom 2:2-5

    Each Judged - God promises that each person will be judged in truth.

    Rom 2:2-5, Rom 14:10-12, Heb 9:27-28, Rev 20:12-15

    List of Sin - The Bible gives us a list of sins that will send you to Hell.

    Exod 20:13-17, 1Cor 6:9-11, 1Tim 1:9-10

    Longsuffering - God is waiting for you to acknowledge your sin and turn to Him.

    Numb 14:18, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 30:18, Isa 66:16, Rom 2:2-5, 1Pet 3:18-20, 2Pet 3:9

    Sinner's End - The end for sinners is destruction.

    Job 21:19-20, Psalm 37:38, Isa 13:9, Ezek 18:20, John 8:24, John 15:6, Rom 6:20-23, James 1:15, Rev 20:12-15, Rev 21:8

  • I’m too old to be saved.

  • Anyone - Anyone can find salvation in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 4:14, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 3:28, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 3:20, Rev 22:17-19

    Death Unknown - Believe now; the day of your death in unknown, after which it is too late.

    Gen 6:3, Prov 27:1, Prov 29:1, Luke 12:19-20, Heb 9:27-28, James 4:14

    Longsuffering - God is waiting for you to acknowledge your sin and turn to Him.

    Numb 14:18, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 30:18, Isa 66:16, Rom 2:2-5, 1Pet 3:18-20, 2Pet 3:9

    Sent to Sinners - Jesus was sent to save all sinners.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 19:10, 1Tim 1:15-17

    Sinner Repent - God pleads for you to repent.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 15:10, 1John 1:7-10

  • I’m too scared to be saved.

  • Abiding Wrath - God's wrath abides on the unrepentant sinner; this is what should be feared.

    Psalm 11:6, Luke 16:22-24, John 3:36, Rom 2:2-5

    God Loves - God loves you enough He sent His Son to die for you.

    John 3:16-18, Rom 5:7-8, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19

    Have Peace - You can have peace through Jesus Christ.

    John 10:9-10, Rom 5:1, Eph 2:15, 2Thes 1:7-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Rev 1:17, Rev 21:4

    Hell Destroys - You should fear your coming destruction in Hell.

    Deut 32:22-24, Job 21:19-20, Psalm 37:38, Matt 10:28, Rev 20:12-15, Rev 21:8

    Jesus' Strength - A believer can live by the strength of Jesus.

    Phil 4:13

  • I can’t be saved because I don’t get emotional, cry, or feel anything.

  • Faith Alone - Salvation simply comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    God's Gift - Salvation is not an emotion, it is a gift of God.

    John 4:10, Rom 5:17-18, Rom 6:20-23, Eph 2:8-9

    Must Do - What you must do is not based on your emotions.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Not Works - Salvation is not something you work at.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

  • I know I’m saved because I’m sincere.

  • Faith Alone - Salvation simply comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    God's Gift - Salvation is not an emotion, it is a gift of God.

    John 4:10, Rom 5:17-18, Rom 6:20-23, Eph 2:8-9

    Must Do - What you must do is not based on your emotions.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Not Works - Salvation is not something you work at.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

  • I was raised a Christian.

  • God's Gift - Salvation is not an emotion, it is a gift of God.

    John 4:10, Rom 5:17-18, Rom 6:20-23, Eph 2:8-9

    Jesus Paid - Jesus paid for your salvation; it is not based on your sincerity.

    Isa 53:4-6, Isa 53:11-12, Matt 20:28, John 6:51, Rom 4:24-25, Rom 5:7-8, Rom 8:32-34, 1Cor 15:3-7, 2Cor 5:14-17, Gal 3:10-13, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:19-20, 1Tim 2:5-6, Heb 9:14-15, Heb 9:27-28, Heb 10:10-12, Heb 10:16-19, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1Pet 3:18-20, 1John 1:7-10, 1John 2:1-2, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 4:9-10

    Must Do - What you must do is not based on your emotions.

    John 3:3, Acts 16:30-31

    Not Works - Salvation is not something you work at.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Luke 23:39-43, Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Eph 2:8-9, 2Tim 1:7-9, Titus 3:5, Heb 9:14-15

  • Your life’s Karma determines the direction of your reincarnation.

  • By Faith - Salvation comes by faith in Jesus.

    Hab 2:3-4, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:4, Gal 2:16

    Faith Alone - Salvation comes by faith alone in Jesus.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

    Jesus the Way - Jesus is the only way to salvation.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 6:51, John 8:12-14, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 14:6-9, John 15:6, John 20:30-31, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, 2Cor 11:3-4, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, Eph 1:5-7, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 4:9-10, 1John 4:15-19, 1John 5:10-13

    Sent to Sinners - Jesus was sent to sinners, of which you are one.

    Matt 9:12-13, Luke 19:10, 1Tim 1:15-17

  • I already believe in God.

  • Final Abode - The Bible tells us that after death we go to a final place.

    Luke 16:22-24, Luke 23:39-43, 2Cor 5:6-8, Rev 6:9-10

    Hell Destroys - An unbeliever is not reincarnated, but destroyed in Hell.

    Deut 32:22-24, Job 21:19-20, Psalm 37:38, Matt 10:28, Rev 20:12-15, Rev 21:8

    Judgment Day - A judgment day comes next after your death.

    Isa 13:9, Rom 2:2-5, Rom 14:10-12, Heb 9:27-28, 2Pet 2:9, 1John 4:15-19, Rev 20:12-15

    No Changing - There is no changing your eternity after you die.

    Prov 29:1, John 8:24, Heb 9:27-28, Rev 22:11-13

  • I know I’m saved because God is good to me.

  • Belief in Jesus - You can know you are saved by belief in Jesus.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 8:36-37, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 10:4, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:26, 1John 5:10-13

    God Chastens - God chastens those that are His, and chastening does not often feel good.

    Job 5:17, Psalm 94:12-13, Prov 3:11-12

    Rich Wicked - The rich are often wicked; God would appear to be good to them too.

    Psalm 37:16, Jer 12:1-3, Luke 12:19-20, Luke 16:22-24

  • God will not support a person that ignores the law and ordinances.

  • God Forgets - God forgets the sins of those who are His own.

    Heb 10:16-19

    God Forgives - God forgives and supports the repentant sinner.

    2Sam 12:13, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 103:2-4, Psalm 103:8-12, Isa 1:18, Isa 44:22, Isa 55:6-7, Jer 36:3, Micah 7:18-19, Zech 3:4, Eph 4:32

    Jesus Forgives - Jesus forgives the sins of those who come to Him in faith.

    Mark 2:5-7, Eph 1:5-7, Col 1:13-17, 1Pet 2:21-24, 1John 1:7-10

  • All religions are false.

  • Faith Alone - You will receive all God wants you to have by faith alone.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Isa 55:6-7, Hab 2:3-4, Luke 23:39-43, John 1:12, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, John 20:30-31, Acts 13:39, Acts 16:30-31, Rom 1:17-18, Rom 3:28, Rom 4:5, Rom 5:1, Rom 10:8-13, Gal 2:16, Gal 3:10-13, Gal 3:26, Eph 2:8-9, 1John 5:10-13

  • No one knows if they are going to Heaven.

  • You can’t know for sure if you will go to Heaven, Hell or purgatory.

  • No one really knows if they are saved and going to Heaven.

  • Sure - You can know you are going to Heaven.

    Luke 23:39-43, John 3:16-18, John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:47, John 10:9-10, John 10:27-30, John 11:25-27, John 12:46, Acts 16:30-31, Gal 3:26, Phil 1:6, 1Pet 1:3-5, 1John 3:2-5, 1John 5:10-13, Rev 20:12-15

  • Many of my friends never spoke in tongues after accepting Christ and thus never got the Spirit.

  • Speaking in tongues is proof that a believer is born again.

  • The “Gift of Tongues” was sometimes a minor gift after making Jesus your Lord.

    Acts 2:6-9, 1Cor 12:28-31, 1Cor 13:8, 1Cor 14:5, 1Cor 14:19

  • No one knows if they are going to Heaven.

  • You can’t know for sure if you will go to Heaven, Hell or purgatory.

  • No one really knows if they are saved and going to Heaven.

  • The 'Unpardonable Sin' is to reject the teaching of the Holy Spirit that Jesus died and rose again for us.

    Matt 12:31-32, John 15:26, John 16:7-9, John Heb 10:29, 1Pet 3:18

  • Many of my friends never spoke in tongues after accepting Christ and thus never got the Spirit.

  • Speaking in tongues is proof that a believer is born again.

  • Jesus saves those of little faith.

    Psalm 145:18-19, Matt 17:20, Mark 9:23-25, Rom 10:17, Eph 2:8-9

  • In the future, the mark of the beast will be Sunday-keeping.

  • The mark of the beast is a physical mark, not Sunday-keeping.

    Rev 13:16-17, Rev 14:9-10, Rev 20:4