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Originally posted by vplee123:
I have a question, honestly. Bill you say repeatedly that we can disagree on doctrine, but it is of no consequence - you repeatedly say that all one has to do is accept Jesus as Personal Savior, and they are saved. Mormons, as I understand it, do this. So what's the problem?
Hi VP and Worker,
First, Worker, refuting false and cult teachings is not making fun of another religion. It is, rather, pointing out the errors of those teachings and where they differ from the teachings of the Bible. Yes, all Christian believers are called to refute the false teachings of world religions and cult religions.
But, no, Worker, I have to find my own graphics and cartoons.
VP, yes, I say that Christian believers who agree on the Essential Christian Beliefs -- can agree to disagree on issues such as eschatology, baptism and method of baptism, methods of worship service, music or no music in worship services, etc. -- for those beliefs and how one views them do not affect one's eternal salvation.
Not having a good understanding of such issues can only affect one's eternal security while in this mortal body. A good example is the Roman Catholic teaching that no one can know they have eternal life in Christ. Yet, Jesus Christ Himself tells us,
"He who believes HAS ETERNAL LIFE" (John 6:47). Who is right -- the Roman Catholic church or Jesus Christ?
However, NO CHRISTIAN believer can agree with or accept false and cult teachings which contradict the Bible. This is Biblical compromise -- and, Christians cannot compromise the Word of God.
Yes, I do say and believe that we are saved, by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ -- plus nothing else. However, that does not include believing in a false Jesus Christ or false gods as they have in the Mormon church.
VP, your own Roman Catholic church is vehemently against the teachings of the Mormon church -- yet, because you are so desperate to find ways in which you can disagree with Bill Gray -- you are willing to go against the teachings of your own church and embrace Mormonism. Maybe you should sit down with your priest and get his views on the Mormon church.
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill