I was a listener of Steven Anderson for a long time, and when he really started pushing this bad doctrine it was very confusing! It made me think “huh, did I say a prayer when I got saved? I don’t remember.” It confused me so bad that I prayed to Jesus and said I believed, but that wasn’t a righteous thing to do it was a very weak thing to do! And I still think about how weak my faith was when I did that. Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ is enough, and Himself made it so clear to us in John 3:16. I hope this comment may comfort some who may have also been thrown off by this doctrine. God bless!
@@mangokaiser4607 Onorato Diamante has a video titled "Fundamentalist Heresy w/ The New IFB" in it toward the very end you will see Steven Anderson saying that he has asked Jesus to save him multiple times "just to be safe". Unfortunately I fell for that weakness as well. I do think Steven Anderson is a saved man and have heard him preach great sermons on faith alone, but he is in error in this thing (and some others). Nobody is perfect! We should be careful no matter what preacher we listen to. Have a good day!
How do I know my faith is in Him? I want it to be but doubt if it is sometimes and have been struggling with just knowing how to know my faith is in Him. I know He is my only hope and want my faith to be in Him but how can I know that it is
Steven Anderson also teaches that homosexuals cannot be saved which is a total works based salvation. He’s denying the gospel others and is thus denying it for himself.
I know that I'm saved. The spirit of God has confirmed this fact with my spirit. So when I hear people say, "yeah, salvation is a gift but you can blah blah blah and maybe you were never saved or you can lose your salvation". If you can lose it you would have lost it. That would make the gospel the worst news ever. I fear that most church attenders that call themselves Christians are not born again. That's probably the truth.
I believe you are correct and that there are many false converts that are in for a rude awakening if they reject the true gospel when they finally hear it.
In my case I was a lukewarm Catholic, I sinned a lot and did new age occultic practices. It ruined my life and now I live in a psychiatrist hospital. I opened spiritual doors and got attacked by demons. The worst kind of attack was being raped in the dream and feeling them spiritually laying near or over me in the bed as I woke up from sleep. I went to confession, repented, prayed daily and watched deliverence videos on UA-cam. I also pray in my dreams with the apostle creed and praying to archangel Michael to save me. And it helped a lot, as the prayers drive away the demons in my dreams and rebuke them in the name of Jesus. Despite being lukewarm Catholic back then I saw the holy spirit come and fight for me from evil influences at the court room. They wanted to sentence me harcher for my crime i committed when I lost my mind by being possessed. Seeing the holy spirit was the moment I was reborn again and became a genuine believer. Two years has gone by since then I am doing much better, I still get attacked but my faith is firm and strong. If someone like me is saved then I find it hard the idea of not being saved really or the idea that you can lose salvation. I still struggle with some venial sins. The very least I have managed to quit pornography and masturbation. I still get dirty thought but they disgust me so they are surely come from a demons and are not my own thoughts.
@@DanielPembrink-q6z Did you trust on Christ (rather than on a religion: Acts 16:31, John 10:1, John 14:6) to save you? You are saved, then, and praise God that you are my brother and fellow saint. We will see definitely each other again in Heaven, then. But until then, I pray for your earthly situation to get better, for you to be safe and well, AND for you to be able to courageously and adeptly witness Christ to those you encounter. "We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" "The Spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."
Praying the prayer of salvation is pretty much universal. It’s just like them trying to “teach you” to pray in tongues. Religion does the darnest things.
I can’t tell you how many people have told me “we are saved by believing, but you misunderstand what it means to believe.” I’m not misunderstanding anything, it’s them that don’t understand it, because they have to radically redefine the term to mean “work.” The thief on the cross was saved by simply believing, and the same is true for us. Hallelujah!
The Catholic's response to the thief on the cross is that God made an exception to the rule. When they say that, they are essentially arguing for dispensationalism, a creation of Protestant theology, ironically. Dispensationalism is the theory that God offers salvation differently to different people across different points in history. The only thing that would be close to that as far as I can tell is that old covenant Jews were told to atone for their sins, while under the new covenant people are not told to atone for their sins but to believe in the one who atoned for them who is Christ.
Amen, you have no idea how hard it is to find a good Bible believing church that actually preaches faith alone in Christ alone. Thank you for this wonderful video. Praise the Lord!!!
Jesus is trustworthy. When you believe in Him for salvation, He handles all necessary arrangements. He already made full payment by His death on the cross. He wants you to go to heaven and to not go to hell. You don’t have to worry if you are “believing the right way”, or if you have “head faith instead of heart faith”. Jesus isn’t confused about what you are wanting, and He wants you to be saved more than you do. There are no tricks. There is no fine print, because there is no contract, only a promise made by an infinitely holy God.
Thank you for posting this. I've always wondered if my faith is strong enough. I've seen pastors that tell you that you may think you believe, but you might not....creating lots of anxiety in my mind. How would you know that you really do? I know that my sin is far too great to go to heaven, as is everyone's. God's grace, through Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection is the only thing that saves me. Nothing else, but many pastors I've heard make me doubt my salvation.
@@Thomas116-m2n Just remember that God is not the author of confusion! (1 Corinthians 14:33) Men are authors of confusion. Maybe take a little break from preachers and just have bible time? That's what I did, and God's word just helps so much with any fear. Otherwise, stick to preachers who are truly free-grace because scripture verifies this position countless times! I will say a prayer for you!
Thank you for this grace and truth! When I first believed, God ran me through the 10 Commandments and showed me all the ways I failed to keep them, and like the woman at the well, I had faith I had encountered the Christ, and went forth with joy and a heart desiring to share the Good News. Enter church teachings and religion and fast-forward 17 years, and here I am watching this video trying to get out from under the additions of the church that throw me into doubt and confusion and fear where I find myself saying the sinner's prayer over and over whenever it is presented me, anxiously hoping maybe this time I'll actually believe from my heart and be saved because I don't measure up🤦🏻♀️ I'm exhausted with the lies woven into the truth, and feel like an old wineskin with new wineskin sewn on and I'm about to burst! Preach, brother, preach! We need you and the true faith that Jesus wonders if He'll find on earth when He returns. God bless you, and protect you, and may the Lord have mercy on those being led astray✝️
Truth! Following this video, I'm expecting the "Norm's a Reprobate" sermons to launch soon from the NFIB churches. They're all strictly independent ofcourse.
The debate between once saved always saved and losing my salvation when i commit my next sin about drove me to a loony bin. At this moment in time i rest in the promise of Jesus and yes when i look at my past is is a hard grind. But Jesus lived a life i could never live. He was crucified by evil men and shed his blood on that cross to pay my sin debt. It is almost to good to be true. But at the end of the day it is the only hope i have. And by the way i am not molesting children robbing people and other wicked acts. God disciplines his children .Sometimes rather harshly. We all reap what we sow so people aren't getting away with anything.
Romans 4 defined belief the best for me. :) 20He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. What does it mean to believe? To be fully persuaded that what God promised (that He will save you) He is also able to perform. To be fully persuaded means you believe it is true!
@@christopher31ck tell God what youve done. of course he already knows, but confessing it forces you to think and vocalize what youve done. it forces you to see it. (by "vocally" i dont mean u must use your mouth, it can be a silent confession from the heart, but to God its vocalizing cause he hears your heart)
I think it would be a good idea to have some resources linked in description or your bio that helps answer the question “After Salvation, what?” for new believers. Even if it was a couple churches you recommend they can attend or order from that you KNOW is doctrinally sound and teach the entire scope of doctrine. As an evangelist, point new Christians in the right direction❤
This is excellent. Salvation has been conflated and convoluted. Salvation trickery is rampant in IFB churches...come to the altar, ask Jesus into your heart, pray and receive, etc...
So my queation because im kinda slow. How would i know i believe? Ive heard the gospel ive read it, i believe in Jesus Christ and i believe the Gospel that saves us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Faith alone in Christ alone. No prayer needed nor required
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Trust that His perfect blood covers all of our sins, past present, and future. Do not trust in yourself being a "good person" for salvation to make it into heaven. We all fall short of the glory of God. Jesus says that He is the way the truth and the life and that no man come to the father but through Him. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved that's it nothing more
Acts 8:37 is omitted from most modern translations, and all i can find about this is that the earliest greek manuscripts that had this verse in it was from about 500-600's, and most does not include it. And often those that do include it, includes it as a footnote, or sidenote. I'm curious as to what you think about this Ono ? Just asking, as i was reading along with the verses on the screen, and acts 8:37 was not there for me, i was confused and had to research.
Biblehub helps :) NASB 1995 And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." NASB 1977 [And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”] Amplified Bible [Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”] Holman Christian Standard Bible And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart you may." And he replied, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." King James Bible And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. New King James Version Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” King James 2000 Bible And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. New Heart English Bible And he said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." American King James Version And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. American Standard Version And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. A Faithful Version And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, it is permitted." Then he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." Webster's Bible Translation And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Geneva Bible of 1587 And Philippe said vnto him, If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. Then he answered, and saide, I beleeue that that Iesus Christ is that Sonne of God. Bishops' Bible of 1568 Philip sayde vnto hym If thou beleuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he aunswered, and saide: I beleue that Iesus Christe is the sonne of God. Coverdale Bible of 1535 Philippe sayde: Yf thou beleue from thy whole herte, thou mayest. He answered, and sayde: I beleue, that Iesus Christ is the sonne of God. Tyndale Bible of 1526 Philip sayde vnto him: Yf thou beleve with all thyne hert thou mayst. He answered and sayde: I beleve that Iesus Christe is the sonne of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version [[And Philip said, “If you believe out of all the heart, it is lawful”; and he answering said, “I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God”;]] Young's Literal Translation And Philip said, 'If thou dost believe out of all the heart, it is lawful;' and he answering said, 'I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God;' Smith's Literal Translation And Philip said, If thou believest from the whole heart, it is lawful. And having answered, he said, I believe the Son of God to be Jesus Christ. Literal Emphasis Translation following not is Latin Vulgate and other translations it is in KJV and NASB- And Philip said, If you believe from out of the whole heart, it is possible. He answered and said, I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God. Douay-Rheims Bible And Philip said: If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answering, said: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Philip said, “If you believe from your whole heart, it is permitted.” And he responded by saying, “I believe the Son of God to be Jesus the Christ.” Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Philippus said, “If you believe with all the heart, it is authorized.” And he answered and said, “I do believe that Yeshua The Messiah is The Son of God.” Lamsa Bible And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Haweis New Testament And Philip said, If thou believest with the whole heart, it is allowable. Then he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Mace New Testament [and Philip said, if you believe with all your heart, you may, and he answered, I do believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.] Worrell New Testament [And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."] Worsley New Testament And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Young's Literal Translation [And Philip said, ‘If thou dost believe out of all the heart, it is lawful;’ and he answering said, ‘I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God;’] Holman Christian Standard Bible And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart you may.” And he replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
KJV and Amplified are the ones I read - Acts 8:37 KJV: And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. ALSO, Acts 8:37 AMP [ Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” AMP: Amplified Bible
To be clear - this question is not a forum for debate, I am simply seeking clarification - at the 6:07-09 mark you said, "..no prayer no CONFESSION WITH THE MOUTH..." and then at the 7:29-32 mark you said, "..even to them that CONFESS WITH THEIR MOUTH , No..." .. again, I am not debating - when you said that, I immediately thought about Romans 10:9 "...that if you CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved..." - Help me to reconcile the two, please. thank you
In a short answer, Romans chapters 9-11 is a parenthesis about Israel. Romans 10:9 is about physical salvation because judgement was about to happen to Israel(as a nation), which happened in 70AD. Notice also Acts 2:21 the similar language, and the context in Acts 2 was about Israel making the mistake of denying Christ, therefore judgement would follow. While the texts in Matthew 24:15-28, Mark 13:14-26 and Luke 21:20-24 are similar. In Matthew and Mark is talking about future events, while in Luke 21:20-24 refers to the invasion of Jerusalem by the Roman empire in 70AD. Also, in Romans 10:9, notice how it does NOT mention Jesus death(shed blood) for our sins, which is crucial we believe in for eternal salvation. I suggest you at least read again Romans chapters 9-11 for a better picture in context. The expression used in Romans 10:9 is familiar to Israel in the past also, Psa 55:16, Psa 116:13, Joel 2:32.
You are firmly entrenched in the word " faith " . What specifically does your faith entail ? Like , what are it's component? What does it look like to an observer or potential convert ? Other than telling someone that you have faith , would they be able to see it themselves ? Also , I'm new to your channel but I haven't heard you speak of obedience. Does that have a place in your faith position ? These are all aspects of faith I believe people need to know about .
Those poor souls who did not yet come to believe in Christ so they search for ways to "believe" by doing certain things. That is such a human trait. We should have compassion for them.
It would be great if you could also teach on all the elements in scripture concerning the assurance of salvation. Such as I John 3:24 "And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.".
If a person believes in the death, burial and resurrection, but they also believe that they can lose their salvation (they also believe soul winning is done by show not tell) is dating someone who believes in osas and witnessing by telling others then are they equally yoked for marriage or should they split?
Do you think Mary gets tired of telling new people in Heaven she's not co-redeemer and Queen, or do you think they cover that at whatever the equivalent is of the Heaven new resident inbrief?
I think people that walk into the gates of heaven already know she isn't a co redeemer the others thinking she is won't be making it to heaven in most cases
@@josephrobi6806LoL 😂 - can you imagine Heaven being in a world like we've left behind!! Thank you Abba!!!! We know Heaven is absolutely pure - in God's glory. (That's really appealing to me because I'm a bit of a neat freak... LoL 😂). So much to look forward to! 🙏❤️🇨🇦
I have a question. I believe fully that it is Jesus who saves through faith alone. Jesus taught about forgiveness by saying that if we don’t forgive, God won’t forgive us. If we look at our forgiveness in any level for salvation, is that based on works? I think everyone struggles to forgive at times, but when I look at how Christ forgave me it makes it easier to forgive others. My question is, how does forgiveness of others and faith alone correspond? I know there is a good answer, but I am unlearning a lot of false doctrine so it’s hard for me to not dig deep on this.
forgiveness is still big after being saved , it's asking forgiveness from God to reduce or change his mind from punishing/chastising you from ur wrong doings , so if u forgive others , God will also forgive u
Paul sums it up - You & I are JUSTIFIED by faith, NOT OF WORKS. Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:16, Rom 3:24-28, Rom 4:5-8, Titus 3:5. Rom 10 is to the Jews "Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved." They had to do a work "CONFESS BY MOUTH" as well as believe. Rom 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. That CONFESS BY MOUTH requirement is not for you/I.
Hey brother, I was saved a few months back and coming to terms with my faith and learning/ growing. What would be your recommendation on a church that shares a sound faith alone doctrine ? Thankyou
Honest question: so if you believed on the Lord Jesus Christ you will automatically call upon him? Or you HAVE automatically called upon him? That's what Romans 10:14 seems to suggest. 1) Joe Believer believes on Jesus Christ 2) Joe Believer is spiritually regenerated(because he believed) 3) Joe Believer calls upon the name of the Lord. It seems to me that verse 14 says 2) can't happen without 1) AND 3) can't happen without 2) AND 3) WILL happen unconditionally If and only if 2) happens. Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
@@OnoDiamante I’ve seen a lot of your videos. While I agree that salvation happens the moment you believe, can you please define then what calling upon the name of the Lord actually is? I notice that you neither define what it is nor what it is not. So, if salvation occurs in the moment of faith, which it does, why does calling upon the name of the Lord happen right after that(which Romans 10:14 seems to imply). And why does it appear to happen automatically? Calling upon the name of the Lord appears as far back as Gen 4:26. So it has some significance. If so, what is that significance if it’s not believing?
@@hardsayings2400 Calling upon the name of the Lord is an activity indicative of the believer. Throughout scripture, we consistently witness BELIEVERS calling upon God to worship, ask for deliverance, give thanks, etc. It’s certainly NOT the way in which you believe the Gospel. It’s significant because God desires our prayers and petitions. Every child of God should take full advantage of their ability to call upon their Father.
Thank You From Finland, Europe Onorato Diamante! Very Good and Clear Teachings! May I ask why you use this old language bible? Is this King James? So sorry English is not my native language - just curious. Keep Going Brother!
many people when they come to put their faith in Christ usually pray a prayer something along the lines of admitting their are sinner and deserve hell thus they now putting their faith in jesus that he died on the cross for their sins and rose again from the dead so they could have eternal life in heaven. these people should be saved right because they are just confessing what is already in their heart. the prayer is like "vehicle" or "medium" to just express that state of mind. i think that is what most Christians think. Anyway , they ask people to pray a prayer when they put their faith in jesus
baptism is professing what you believe, by being buried and raised in a watery grave, just as Jesus was buried and was raised. the water represent washing as well. symbolic, but still powerful. its like raising a flag on a flag pole. it doesnt change what nation ur in, but it say to what nation u belong
Romans 10:9 says if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead you will be saved. Now I am confused. It seems to be adding more than just believe?
God's grace gives the believer incredible freedom and liberty in him. God never infringe on us, but desire to give us more in abundance of his grace as joint heirs with Christ Jesus, our Lord...Amen.
So Peter was saved when he believed Jesus was the messiah in (Luk 9), right? Then why did Jesus say to Peter in (Luk 22) “when thou art converted”? Because simply mentally believing isn’t the plan of salvation.
Salvation is both a one-time event (accepting Jesus) and a lifelong process (growing in faith and Christ-likeness). Faith is the foundation, and a transformed life should be the natural result.
What scripture shows that Jesus paid for all your sins? Is it only past sins or past present and future sins? Did Jesus die for every sin that COULD be committed or every sin that has been committed???
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, so that no man could boast For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life There is none righteous, no, not one: What must I do to get saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 2 Timothy 2:13 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself
It is true that salvation is by faith or believing in Jesus Christ. All who met the Lord Jesus Christ or those who preached after him and believed were saved in that glorious moment. But what were their lives like after that ? They were changed lives. They began to LIVE for him. There was a CHRIST LIKE LIFE that followed. What you dont seem to understand Ornato is that people have an initial religious meeting or moment when They confess faith in God but they continue living the same. Its just a sunday and Wednesday thing. They dont go on to the next work of grace which is sanctification followed by the new birth or baptism of the Holy Spirit. Notice i said "work of grace". The natural is a type of the spiritual. There's conception, growth in the womb of the chur h, the new birth then growth to the stature of a perfect man. Ephesians 4 , 1 Peter 1: 1-9. KJV. Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge...
I don't think he is saying that believers should not press on to spiritual growth and moral maturity. In other videos, he has mentioned the benefits/rewards of doing same. What he is simply saying is that the eternal security of the believers salvation does not rely on same.
"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10 "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10:14
The confession is of what one already had believed in their heart. They are confessing that they believed The Gospel. How can you confess if you have not first believed?
There's a huge difference between acknowledgement and asking. the Ethiopian and the blind man simply acknowledged what they believed in their heart. They use passages of acknowledgement as if they asked to be saved which is simply wrong
Faith is more than "acknowledging". Abraham's faith is broken down to three things: trust, risk, and surrender. I dont know how that would be considered difficult. Even Jesus speaks on ALL three.
Philipians 3:9 KJV: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Amen Bro. It is believing on Jesus as our only way of salvation apart from any works. Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVETH On Him who JUSTIFIETH the UNGODLY, his faith is counted for RIGHTEOUSNESS. John 6:47. Verily, verily I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me, HATH, (present tense) EVERLASTING LIFE. First John 5:13. These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. John 3:18. Believers are no longer condemned, but UNBELIEVERS are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God.
The sad thing is you can put this obvious easy understand verses in front of their faces and explain it to them as logically as it's possible and they will still deny it. I also used to think I need to turn from my sins to be saved but once I've listened to someone like you or saint avs I knew I was wrong. There was no point in fighting it. God bless you all who believe in Jesus.
Faith is a belief that's dependent on spiritual conviction rather than facts. A sinful woman coming in & washing Jesus's feet with her tears & then drying them off with her own hair. As preplanned & stagy as it was I'm thinking that it still must've been an awkward moment if that's what really happened.
Psalms 107 1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. 4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. 5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. 7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. 8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Calling on the name of the Lord, Crying out to God, and praying to God for deliverance/salvation/rescue is all throughout the Bible and is done by those who are already saved and are asking God for some kind of help in their time of distress. Believers call upon the Lord after they are saved from the penalty of sin, given new life and the new birth as God's children who are asking their eternal Father for assistance.
I have a question for anyone out there. If belief in Jesus is what it takes, could all Christians be saved? Can a works believing Christian theoretically be saved if he also believes in Jesus Christ?
“Whosoever” believes on Christ is saved. The question is, have they trusted in Christ alone? Unfortunately, many profess faith in Christ while trusting in something or someone else. ua-cam.com/video/QAXytNZvBEM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Here is some Bible twisting between the Amplified bible and the KJV. Repent means to change your mind and the means to change your mind is to be persuaded. Which this text supports. But the amplified wants to change the meaning of repent: Amplified: But he answered, No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent (change their minds for the better and heartily amend their ways, with abhorrence of their past sins). He said to him, If they do not hear and listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded and convinced and believe [even] if someone should rise from the dead. Luke 16:30-31 AMPC KJV: And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. Luke 16:30-31 KJV
Faith has a beginning and it has an end or ( goal that is attained). 1 Peter 1:9. Faith also is tested in between. 1 Peter 1:7. KJV OF COURSE. FAITH GROWS .. 1Peter 2:2 as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow there by. Obedience sanctifies us... 1 Peter 1:2. Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, thru SANCTIFICATION of the spirit onto OBEDIENCE and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ ; Grace ontu you and peace be multiplied... Jesus not only said " he that believeth on me hath everlasting life.. he also said " except ye eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood ye have no life in you " john 6 :53. he also said "except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God... John 3.
Matthew 10:33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven Romans 10:13 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a] I get what you’re saying, but there is scripture that says pretty clearly that there is a responsibility that you will be led to do if you’re truly saved. One of my preachers that I watch frequently was saved after calling on the name of the Lord….he basically said, “God, I don’t want to go to HELL.” From there he was able to defeat addictions and soon gave his life to ministry. I cautiously agree calling on the name of the Lord in itself doesn’t save you, but it does offer the way to be saved. I kind of wish you would’ve touched on that a little more.
Matthew 10: ua-cam.com/video/XQqvLkbY2a4/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared The only way to be saved is through simple faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Someone may have said something when they believed on Christ, but that’s not why they are saved. We can’t afford to confuse that which is reasonable with that which is required. ua-cam.com/video/DKgCTltuWGM/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
gospel comment- Jesus died and rose agian if you believe that he died and rose and were saved by grace through faith alone you will be saved. Once Saved Always saved no need to repent from your sins for salvation.
You can only call if you already know the number. Faith precedes calling and John 3:16 tells us that whosoever believes (has faith), shall not perish but have everlasting life.
You talked about Acts 8:37 at 1:19 in the video. Sure sounds like Romans 10:10 to me! Acts 8:37, 1st sentence: if thou believest with all thine heart. Romans 10:10: For with the heart man believeth unto righeousness. Acts 8:37: The eunuch confessed with his mouth "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God," Romans 10:10 (the last part of the verse): "With the mouth confession is made unto salvation". Sure sounds like the Ethiopian eunuch did Romans 10:10. You have not experienced the new birth, that is why you do not understand the word of God.
You sound just like the proponents of baptismal regeneration! He was baptized in water immediately after he believed (Acts 8:38). “Sure sounds like Mark 16:16 to me!”
@@OnoDiamante This is Hikerbill, I already answered what Mark 16:16 is about, it's not about water. It's about the Holy Ghost. You are a coward, quit blocking people and stop rejecting the word of God. Make sure you are not one of the many.
@@liv2hike460 And I've already explained what Romans 10:9-10 is saying. The irony of my comments is flying over your head. Also, blocking fools who refuse correction and persistently spam false doctrine isn't cowardly.
All you gotta do is believe! I prayed out of frustration and desperation "Oh God, if you won't save me, just send me to hell now so I don't get to live in sin anymore". But that was straight from the heart, I wasn't even thinking what I was saying. Everyone is different, some read a scripture and the Holy Spirit hits them with it. Some get saved listening to a preacher, some driving a car. You just have to trust yourself to Christ completely, he already did all the work. Stop trying to make yourself more presentable, just come to him with all your filth, and say, here I am, a dirty sinner, wash me because I can't do it. He'll do it. Or say nothing and trust him to do it, he'll still do it. He died for you, there's no prayer that can add to it.
"Believing in" is precisely defined in John 8:30 - A condition, and an IMMEDIATE condition, of the mind only. Plus, the Bible says to "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:9, John 14:6), not to believe on the Church/religion, as Jesus is not a church or a religion.
SAVED BY GRACE via FAITH so that no one can boast. if you claim that YOU did something for YOUR salvation beyond faith, then your faith is both in yourself and in Christ.
He is misunderstanding what a pastor means by inviting people to accept christ. The pastor does not think that coming forward or some magic words will make them believe. They know that faith comes by hearing the word of god. Jesus also called people out publicly and asked them to step forward and separate themselves from the crowd like his disciples. This is a matter of putting your faith into action, Not the Occurrence of faith in the first place. I don't know where he got this idea.But he is misunderstood the intention or as heard.People who make a big deal about people coming forward.
Acts 2:21...And it shall come to pass that whosoever shal call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:10... "For with the heart man BELIEVETH unto righteousness; AND with the mouth CONFESSION is made UNTO salvation." The eunuch confessed with his mouth. So, is it confession unto salvtion (Acts 2:21 & Romans 10:13, the thief on the cross), or is it belief unto salvation (Acts 16:31 & John 3:16, 36, et. al.)? It appears there might be a contradiction or two concerning how soneone obtains biblical salvation. Of course there are no contradictions, and it's obvious that according to the scriptures one must believe AND ask! Jesus said to the woman at the well, "If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink, THOU WOULDEST HAVE ASKED of him, and he would have given thee living water." So the woman first had to have known the gift of God, then she would've believed that he would give her that gift, but only after she asked for it! That's exactly what Jesus himself said! That's not a New IFB doctrine, that's biblical doctrine. Romans 10:9..."That if thou shalt CONFESS with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, AND shalt BELIEVE in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Onorato is wrong. May God be true and every man a liar.
I was a listener of Steven Anderson for a long time, and when he really started pushing this bad doctrine it was very confusing! It made me think “huh, did I say a prayer when I got saved? I don’t remember.” It confused me so bad that I prayed to Jesus and said I believed, but that wasn’t a righteous thing to do it was a very weak thing to do! And I still think about how weak my faith was when I did that. Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ is enough, and Himself made it so clear to us in John 3:16. I hope this comment may comfort some who may have also been thrown off by this doctrine. God bless!
Heres some not so well known news about the so-called " pastor" Angerson...hes a double talking 🐺. The man is a hate-filled free M.A.s.o.N
Doesn't he also preach faith alone?
@@mangokaiser4607 Onorato Diamante has a video titled "Fundamentalist Heresy w/ The New IFB" in it toward the very end you will see Steven Anderson saying that he has asked Jesus to save him multiple times "just to be safe". Unfortunately I fell for that weakness as well. I do think Steven Anderson is a saved man and have heard him preach great sermons on faith alone, but he is in error in this thing (and some others). Nobody is perfect! We should be careful no matter what preacher we listen to. Have a good day!
How do I know my faith is in Him? I want it to be but doubt if it is sometimes and have been struggling with just knowing how to know my faith is in Him. I know He is my only hope and want my faith to be in Him but how can I know that it is
Steven Anderson also teaches that homosexuals cannot be saved which is a total works based salvation. He’s denying the gospel others and is thus denying it for himself.
I know that I'm saved. The spirit of God has confirmed this fact with my spirit. So when I hear people say, "yeah, salvation is a gift but you can blah blah blah and maybe you were never saved or you can lose your salvation". If you can lose it you would have lost it. That would make the gospel the worst news ever. I fear that most church attenders that call themselves Christians are not born again. That's probably the truth.
I believe you are correct and that there are many false converts that are in for a rude awakening if they reject the true gospel when they finally hear it.
@@karynbanksley7110 True sister, but some may be confused since then (like Peter was, for example).
In my case I was a lukewarm Catholic, I sinned a lot and did new age occultic practices. It ruined my life and now I live in a psychiatrist hospital. I opened spiritual doors and got attacked by demons. The worst kind of attack was being raped in the dream and feeling them spiritually laying near or over me in the bed as I woke up from sleep. I went to confession, repented, prayed daily and watched deliverence videos on UA-cam. I also pray in my dreams with the apostle creed and praying to archangel Michael to save me. And it helped a lot, as the prayers drive away the demons in my dreams and rebuke them in the name of Jesus.
Despite being lukewarm Catholic back then I saw the holy spirit come and fight for me from evil influences at the court room. They wanted to sentence me harcher for my crime i committed when I lost my mind by being possessed. Seeing the holy spirit was the moment I was reborn again and became a genuine believer. Two years has gone by since then I am doing much better, I still get attacked but my faith is firm and strong. If someone like me is saved then I find it hard the idea of not being saved really or the idea that you can lose salvation. I still struggle with some venial sins. The very least I have managed to quit pornography and masturbation. I still get dirty thought but they disgust me so they are surely come from a demons and are not my own thoughts.
@@DanielPembrink-q6z Did you trust on Christ (rather than on a religion: Acts 16:31, John 10:1, John 14:6) to save you? You are saved, then, and praise God that you are my brother and fellow saint. We will see definitely each other again in Heaven, then. But until then, I pray for your earthly situation to get better, for you to be safe and well, AND for you to be able to courageously and adeptly witness Christ to those you encounter.
"We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" "The Spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God."
@@DanielPembrink-q6z are you still going to the catholic organization?
All this years I've been lied to 🤦 thank God I found your channel finally all the weight is gone
Praying the prayer of salvation is pretty much universal. It’s just like them trying to “teach you” to pray in tongues. Religion does the darnest things.
Exactly brother same here. All the weight of believing that my efforts and streaks of not sinning is what God wants from me. Thank you Jesus❤️
I can’t tell you how many people have told me “we are saved by believing, but you misunderstand what it means to believe.”
I’m not misunderstanding anything, it’s them that don’t understand it, because they have to radically redefine the term to mean “work.” The thief on the cross was saved by simply believing, and the same is true for us. Hallelujah!
The Catholic's response to the thief on the cross is that God made an exception to the rule. When they say that, they are essentially arguing for dispensationalism, a creation of Protestant theology, ironically. Dispensationalism is the theory that God offers salvation differently to different people across different points in history. The only thing that would be close to that as far as I can tell is that old covenant Jews were told to atone for their sins, while under the new covenant people are not told to atone for their sins but to believe in the one who atoned for them who is Christ.
Many people don't understand what " works" mean
@@Briguy75 Like it goes deeper than merely a synonym for deeds? Wouldn't doubt it.
@@DigitalWitness77 and you also trust that you’re a man, the same way you trust that Jesus died on the cross for your sins.
That's how manipulative people work they attempt to gaslight you and manipulate your reality.. just like that filthy disgusting 🐍
Amen, you have no idea how hard it is to find a good Bible believing church that actually preaches faith alone in Christ alone. Thank you for this wonderful video. Praise the Lord!!!
very hard
It's after midnight here in the UK ... what a great stream to listen to at the end of the day ...
Yay I’m in the UK too! Great bedtime vid
Blessings from New Jersey - Babylon USA
Jesus is trustworthy. When you believe in Him for salvation, He handles all necessary arrangements. He already made full payment by His death on the cross. He wants you to go to heaven and to not go to hell. You don’t have to worry if you are “believing the right way”, or if you have “head faith instead of heart faith”. Jesus isn’t confused about what you are wanting, and He wants you to be saved more than you do.
There are no tricks. There is no fine print, because there is no contract, only a promise made by an infinitely holy God.
Thank you for posting this. I've always wondered if my faith is strong enough. I've seen pastors that tell you that you may think you believe, but you might not....creating lots of anxiety in my mind. How would you know that you really do? I know that my sin is far too great to go to heaven, as is everyone's. God's grace, through Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection is the only thing that saves me. Nothing else, but many pastors I've heard make me doubt my salvation.
Good point
@@Thomas116-m2nthose pastors are children of satan whose end shall be according to their works.
Yes!
@@Thomas116-m2n Just remember that God is not the author of confusion! (1 Corinthians 14:33) Men are authors of confusion. Maybe take a little break from preachers and just have bible time? That's what I did, and God's word just helps so much with any fear. Otherwise, stick to preachers who are truly free-grace because scripture verifies this position countless times! I will say a prayer for you!
“How do I even do that.. nooo” 🤣
do what?
Thank you for this grace and truth! When I first believed, God ran me through the 10 Commandments and showed me all the ways I failed to keep them, and like the woman at the well, I had faith I had encountered the Christ, and went forth with joy and a heart desiring to share the Good News. Enter church teachings and religion and fast-forward 17 years, and here I am watching this video trying to get out from under the additions of the church that throw me into doubt and confusion and fear where I find myself saying the sinner's prayer over and over whenever it is presented me, anxiously hoping maybe this time I'll actually believe from my heart and be saved because I don't measure up🤦🏻♀️ I'm exhausted with the lies woven into the truth, and feel like an old wineskin with new wineskin sewn on and I'm about to burst! Preach, brother, preach! We need you and the true faith that Jesus wonders if He'll find on earth when He returns. God bless you, and protect you, and may the Lord have mercy on those being led astray✝️
Truth!
Following this video, I'm expecting the "Norm's a Reprobate" sermons to launch soon from the NFIB churches. They're all strictly independent ofcourse.
Amen 🙏 brother in our Lord Jesus Christ ✝️ God bless
The debate between once saved always saved and losing my salvation when i commit my next sin about drove me to a loony bin. At this moment in time i rest in the promise of Jesus and yes when i look at my past is is a hard grind. But Jesus lived a life i could never live. He was crucified by evil men and shed his blood on that cross to pay my sin debt. It is almost to good to be true. But at the end of the day it is the only hope i have. And by the way i am not molesting children robbing people and other wicked acts. God disciplines his children .Sometimes rather harshly. We all reap what we sow so people aren't getting away with anything.
So many gospel verses says that Jesus gives eternal life there is not one that says he gives conditional life based on your behavior
@@jm7578 Amen
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“It is almost to good to be true” that’s why is called the good news 🙏
Romans 4 defined belief the best for me. :)
20He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
What does it mean to believe? To be fully persuaded that what God promised (that He will save you) He is also able to perform.
To be fully persuaded means you believe it is true!
I noticed that too. Hebrews 11, the faith chapter, also confirms this.
"How do I even do that?" So funny. I laughed out loud for ages.
I definitely need to hear more of this. My question is....when I sin, what do I do...what is the right way to deal with it.
Confess it to God, claim His forgiveness, thank Him for His salvation, and press forward!
thank you.
@@OnoDiamantehonest question: what does it mean to " confess " sin ?
@@christopher31ck tell God what youve done. of course he already knows, but confessing it forces you to think and vocalize what youve done. it forces you to see it. (by "vocally" i dont mean u must use your mouth, it can be a silent confession from the heart, but to God its vocalizing cause he hears your heart)
@@caman171 thank you for your comment. I genuinely appreciate it.
Hello again! I have another question regarding faith & salvation. What is the meaning of the parable of the seeds along the wayside?
“Faith alone. In Christ alone” Amen 🙏🏻
Really enjoy your ministry Brother. Clear, simple, Biblical teaching of scripture! God bless you🙏🏾
Angry steven anderson is like 😤😤😤
I guess you didnt hear "the New IFB" mention in the video.
This was one of your best, brought me to tears… thank you 🙏 I needed to hear this tonight
Thankyou brother. Simple , straightforward Gospel truth from the Pure and Preserved word of Almighty God. Colin UK.
Thank you!! I really need to know Jesus loves me ❤and ✝️🛐 s for you and your family
I think it would be a good idea to have some resources linked in description or your bio that helps answer the question “After Salvation, what?” for new believers. Even if it was a couple churches you recommend they can attend or order from that you KNOW is doctrinally sound and teach the entire scope of doctrine. As an evangelist, point new Christians in the right direction❤
Thank you Onorato, I so appreciate how you have helped me and I thank God for you in my prayers.
This is excellent. Salvation has been conflated and convoluted. Salvation trickery is rampant in IFB churches...come to the altar, ask Jesus into your heart, pray and receive, etc...
So my queation because im kinda slow. How would i know i believe? Ive heard the gospel ive read it, i believe in Jesus Christ and i believe the Gospel that saves us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Faith alone in Christ alone.
No prayer needed nor required
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
I believe therefore I am saved
Trust that His perfect blood covers all of our sins, past present, and future. Do not trust in yourself being a "good person" for salvation to make it into heaven. We all fall short of the glory of God. Jesus says that He is the way the truth and the life and that no man come to the father but through Him.
Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved that's it nothing more
@@andreav.3714 I believe. In Jesus I trust. And his atoning sacrifice on the cross and his shed blood I trust.
@@strawberrymilkshake112 I am glad you posted this one
Acts 8:37 is omitted from most modern translations, and all i can find about this is that the earliest greek manuscripts that had this verse in it was from about 500-600's, and most does not include it.
And often those that do include it, includes it as a footnote, or sidenote.
I'm curious as to what you think about this Ono ?
Just asking, as i was reading along with the verses on the screen, and acts 8:37 was not there for me, i was confused and had to research.
Biblehub helps :)
NASB 1995
And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."
NASB 1977
[And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”]
Amplified Bible
[Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”]
Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart you may." And he replied, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."
King James Bible
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
New King James Version
Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
King James 2000 Bible
And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
New Heart English Bible
And he said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."
American King James Version
And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
American Standard Version
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
A Faithful Version
And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, it is permitted." Then he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."
Webster's Bible Translation
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Geneva Bible of 1587
And Philippe said vnto him, If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. Then he answered, and saide, I beleeue that that Iesus Christ is that Sonne of God.
Bishops' Bible of 1568
Philip sayde vnto hym If thou beleuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he aunswered, and saide: I beleue that Iesus Christe is the sonne of God.
Coverdale Bible of 1535
Philippe sayde: Yf thou beleue from thy whole herte, thou mayest. He answered, and sayde: I beleue, that Iesus Christ is the sonne of God.
Tyndale Bible of 1526
Philip sayde vnto him: Yf thou beleve with all thyne hert thou mayst. He answered and sayde: I beleve that Iesus Christe is the sonne of God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[[And Philip said, “If you believe out of all the heart, it is lawful”; and he answering said, “I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God”;]]
Young's Literal Translation
And Philip said, 'If thou dost believe out of all the heart, it is lawful;' and he answering said, 'I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God;'
Smith's Literal Translation
And Philip said, If thou believest from the whole heart, it is lawful. And having answered, he said, I believe the Son of God to be Jesus Christ.
Literal Emphasis Translation
following not is Latin Vulgate and other translations it is in KJV and NASB- And Philip said, If you believe from out of the whole heart, it is possible. He answered and said, I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Philip said: If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answering, said: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Philip said, “If you believe from your whole heart, it is permitted.” And he responded by saying, “I believe the Son of God to be Jesus the Christ.”
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Philippus said, “If you believe with all the heart, it is authorized.” And he answered and said, “I do believe that Yeshua The Messiah is The Son of God.”
Lamsa Bible
And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Haweis New Testament
And Philip said, If thou believest with the whole heart, it is allowable. Then he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Mace New Testament
[and Philip said, if you believe with all your heart, you may, and he answered, I do believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.]
Worrell New Testament
[And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."]
Worsley New Testament
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Young's Literal Translation
[And Philip said, ‘If thou dost believe out of all the heart, it is lawful;’ and he answering said, ‘I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God;’]
Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart you may.” And he replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
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Yes, sure biblehub helps, but it does not answer my question though, regarding greek manuscripts.
Thanks though!
KJV and Amplified are the ones I read - Acts 8:37 KJV: And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. ALSO, Acts 8:37 AMP [ Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I do believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” AMP: Amplified Bible
I suggest watching David W. Daniels on the "World's Oldest Bible". He goes into this very detailed here on UA-cam
To be clear - this question is not a forum for debate, I am simply seeking clarification - at the 6:07-09 mark you said, "..no prayer no CONFESSION WITH THE MOUTH..." and then at the 7:29-32 mark you said, "..even to them that CONFESS WITH THEIR MOUTH , No..." .. again, I am not debating - when you said that, I immediately thought about Romans 10:9 "...that if you CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved..." - Help me to reconcile the two, please. thank you
In a short answer, Romans chapters 9-11 is a parenthesis about Israel. Romans 10:9 is about physical salvation because judgement was about to happen to Israel(as a nation), which happened in 70AD. Notice also Acts 2:21 the similar language, and the context in Acts 2 was about Israel making the mistake of denying Christ, therefore judgement would follow.
While the texts in Matthew 24:15-28, Mark 13:14-26 and Luke 21:20-24 are similar. In Matthew and Mark is talking about future events, while in Luke 21:20-24 refers to the invasion of Jerusalem by the Roman empire in 70AD.
Also, in Romans 10:9, notice how it does NOT mention Jesus death(shed blood) for our sins, which is crucial we believe in for eternal salvation.
I suggest you at least read again Romans chapters 9-11 for a better picture in context. The expression used in Romans 10:9 is familiar to Israel in the past also, Psa 55:16, Psa 116:13, Joel 2:32.
This is a very comprehensive study on what faith is. Very much appreciated!
You are firmly entrenched in the word " faith " . What specifically does your faith entail ? Like , what are it's component? What does it look like to an observer or potential convert ? Other than telling someone that you have faith , would they be able to see it themselves ? Also , I'm new to your channel but I haven't heard you speak of obedience. Does that have a place in your faith position ? These are all aspects of faith I believe people need to know about .
Those poor souls who did not yet come to believe in Christ so they search for ways to "believe" by doing certain things. That is such a human trait. We should have compassion for them.
All the people who believed on Jesus before He went to the cross, do you think the Holy Spirit indwelled them the moment Christ was risen?
@@BingoNamo-gb8pzit was at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit indwelled them
This is some good gospel preaching, brother!
This video is well put together. Thanks.
It would be great if you could also teach on all the elements in scripture concerning the assurance of salvation. Such as I John 3:24 "And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.".
Amen Brother Ono.
Amen, thank you brother. ❤
Thanks!
If a person believes in the death, burial and resurrection, but they also believe that they can lose their salvation (they also believe soul winning is done by show not tell) is dating someone who believes in osas and witnessing by telling others then are they equally yoked for marriage or should they split?
Do you think Mary gets tired of telling new people in Heaven she's not co-redeemer and Queen, or do you think they cover that at whatever the equivalent is of the Heaven new resident inbrief?
I think people that walk into the gates of heaven already know she isn't a co redeemer the others thinking she is won't be making it to heaven in most cases
This made me laugh 😂 funny thought tho
It depends of the media in heaven. Like CNN main stream media a like 😅😅
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LOL 😂
@@josephrobi6806LoL 😂 - can you imagine Heaven being in a world like we've left behind!! Thank you Abba!!!! We know Heaven is absolutely pure - in God's glory. (That's really appealing to me because I'm a bit of a neat freak... LoL 😂). So much to look forward to! 🙏❤️🇨🇦
I have a question. I believe fully that it is Jesus who saves through faith alone. Jesus taught about forgiveness by saying that if we don’t forgive, God won’t forgive us. If we look at our forgiveness in any level for salvation, is that based on works? I think everyone struggles to forgive at times, but when I look at how Christ forgave me it makes it easier to forgive others. My question is, how does forgiveness of others and faith alone correspond? I know there is a good answer, but I am unlearning a lot of false doctrine so it’s hard for me to not dig deep on this.
forgiveness is still big after being saved , it's asking forgiveness from God to reduce or change his mind from punishing/chastising you from ur wrong doings , so if u forgive others , God will also forgive u
Paul sums it up - You & I are JUSTIFIED by faith, NOT OF WORKS.
Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:16, Rom 3:24-28, Rom 4:5-8, Titus 3:5.
Rom 10 is to the Jews "Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved."
They had to do a work "CONFESS BY MOUTH" as well as believe.
Rom 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
That CONFESS BY MOUTH requirement is not for you/I.
Hey brother, I was saved a few months back and coming to terms with my faith and learning/ growing. What would be your recommendation on a church that shares a sound faith alone doctrine ?
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Honest question: so if you believed on the Lord Jesus Christ you will automatically call upon him? Or you HAVE automatically called upon him? That's what Romans 10:14 seems to suggest.
1) Joe Believer believes on Jesus Christ
2) Joe Believer is spiritually regenerated(because he believed)
3) Joe Believer calls upon the name of the Lord.
It seems to me that verse 14 says 2) can't happen without 1) AND 3) can't happen without 2) AND 3) WILL happen unconditionally If and only if 2) happens.
Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
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@@OnoDiamante I’ve seen a lot of your videos. While I agree that salvation happens the moment you believe, can you please define then what calling upon the name of the Lord actually is?
I notice that you neither define what it is nor what it is not.
So, if salvation occurs in the moment of faith, which it does, why does calling upon the name of the Lord happen right after that(which Romans 10:14 seems to imply). And why does it appear to happen automatically?
Calling upon the name of the Lord appears as far back as Gen 4:26. So it has some significance. If so, what is that significance if it’s not believing?
@@hardsayings2400 Calling upon the name of the Lord is an activity indicative of the believer. Throughout scripture, we consistently witness BELIEVERS calling upon God to worship, ask for deliverance, give thanks, etc. It’s certainly NOT the way in which you believe the Gospel. It’s significant because God desires our prayers and petitions. Every child of God should take full advantage of their ability to call upon their Father.
Thank You From Finland, Europe Onorato Diamante! Very Good and Clear Teachings! May I ask why you use this old language bible? Is this King James? So sorry English is not my native language - just curious. Keep Going Brother!
Crystal Clear. Steven Andersin and friends, take note.
A person can only be saved by hearing the gospel because faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God
Truth all Truth and nothing but the Truth peach it brother!!!🎉🎉🎉
Amen Ono. That was the good stuff. 🙏
Many are jealous of the power of God unto salvation. They want you to rely on them and yourself for salvation, which is not possible!!!
so how do u interpret "if you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved"
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Amen brother!
Just like the thief on the cross, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.".
So the thief asked (prayed to) Jesus to save him! Interesting.
I cringe when I think of how many times I repeated "ask Jesus to come into your heart". That is how we were taught. 😢
many people when they come to put their faith in Christ usually pray a prayer something along the lines of admitting their are sinner and deserve hell thus they now putting their faith in jesus that he died on the cross for their sins and rose again from the dead so they could have eternal life in heaven.
these people should be saved right because they are just confessing what is already in their heart. the prayer is like "vehicle" or "medium" to just express that state of mind. i think that is what most Christians think. Anyway , they ask people to pray a prayer when they put their faith in jesus
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@@OnoDiamante I see belief is simple belief in the mind regardless if you prayed a prayer or not to express you have put your faith in jesus.
Paul did say men will come in among the flock to distort the simplicity of the gospel and distort the faith
Brother i have a doubt. Why do we do baptism?
baptism is professing what you believe, by being buried and raised in a watery grave, just as Jesus was buried and was raised. the water represent washing as well. symbolic, but still powerful. its like raising a flag on a flag pole. it doesnt change what nation ur in, but it say to what nation u belong
Romans 10:9 says if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead you will be saved. Now I am confused. It seems to be adding more than just believe?
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@@OnoDiamante Thank you
@@OnoDiamante Thank you
God's grace gives the believer incredible freedom and liberty in him. God never infringe on us, but desire to give us more in abundance of his grace as joint heirs with Christ Jesus, our Lord...Amen.
Such a good video. Thank you brother ❤✝️
So Peter was saved when he believed Jesus was the messiah in (Luk 9), right? Then why did Jesus say to Peter in (Luk 22) “when thou art converted”? Because simply mentally believing isn’t the plan of salvation.
Excellent, thank you. In Christ, Terri
Salvation is both a one-time event (accepting Jesus) and a lifelong process (growing in faith and Christ-likeness). Faith is the foundation, and a transformed life should be the natural result.
Ono you keep it simple and Biblical. Some of this youtube stuff is all over the place
What scripture shows that Jesus paid for all your sins? Is it only past sins or past present and future sins? Did Jesus die for every sin that COULD be committed or every sin that has been committed???
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Read Hebrews
Those poor mutes am I right? People believe crazy things
Blessings Shalom fam 🫀
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, so that no man could boast
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
There is none righteous, no, not one:
What must I do to get saved?
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.
He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
2 Timothy 2:13
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself
It is true that salvation is by faith or believing in Jesus Christ. All who met the Lord Jesus Christ or those who preached after him and believed were saved in that glorious moment. But what were their lives like after that ? They were changed lives. They began to LIVE for him. There was a CHRIST LIKE LIFE that followed. What you dont seem to understand Ornato is that people have an initial religious meeting or moment when They confess faith in God but they continue living the same. Its just a sunday and Wednesday thing. They dont go on to the next work of grace which is sanctification followed by the new birth or baptism of the Holy Spirit. Notice i said "work of grace". The natural is a type of the spiritual. There's conception, growth in the womb of the chur h, the new birth then growth to the stature of a perfect man. Ephesians 4 , 1 Peter 1: 1-9. KJV. Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge...
I don't think he is saying that believers should not press on to spiritual growth and moral maturity. In other videos, he has mentioned the benefits/rewards of doing same. What he is simply saying is that the eternal security of the believers salvation does not rely on same.
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Question: But not everybody, at least not initially, believes. So how can they simply believe?
Ro.10:9a > 'If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.........'
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"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" Romans 10:14
The confession is of what one already had believed in their heart. They are confessing that they believed The Gospel. How can you confess if you have not first believed?
There's a huge difference between acknowledgement and asking. the Ethiopian and the blind man simply acknowledged what they believed in their heart. They use passages of acknowledgement as if they asked to be saved which is simply wrong
5:07 Missed opportunity. “Thy faith hath saved thee; go and sin no more”….No
Amen
Faith is more than "acknowledging".
Abraham's faith is broken down to three things: trust, risk, and surrender. I dont know how that would be considered difficult. Even Jesus speaks on ALL three.
Amen Brother
Philipians 3:9 KJV: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
"If you believe you may be baptised." Wow, really excludes babies.
Amen!
This is really good. Thank you!
Amen Bro. It is believing on Jesus as our only way of salvation apart from any works. Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVETH On Him who JUSTIFIETH the UNGODLY, his faith is counted for RIGHTEOUSNESS. John 6:47. Verily, verily I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me, HATH, (present tense) EVERLASTING LIFE.
First John 5:13. These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. John 3:18. Believers are no longer condemned, but UNBELIEVERS are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God.
The sad thing is you can put this obvious easy understand verses in front of their faces and explain it to them as logically as it's possible and they will still deny it. I also used to think I need to turn from my sins to be saved but once I've listened to someone like you or saint avs I knew I was wrong. There was no point in fighting it. God bless you all who believe in Jesus.
Its good to have you back, Batman.
Faith is a belief that's dependent on spiritual conviction rather than facts. A sinful woman coming in & washing Jesus's feet with her tears & then drying them off with her own hair. As preplanned & stagy as it was I'm thinking that it still must've been an awkward moment if that's what really happened.
Psalms 107
1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Calling on the name of the Lord, Crying out to God, and praying to God for deliverance/salvation/rescue is all throughout the Bible and is done by those who are already saved and are asking God for some kind of help in their time of distress. Believers call upon the Lord after they are saved from the penalty of sin, given new life and the new birth as God's children who are asking their eternal Father for assistance.
I have a question for anyone out there. If belief in Jesus is what it takes, could all Christians be saved? Can a works believing Christian theoretically be saved if he also believes in Jesus Christ?
“Whosoever” believes on Christ is saved. The question is, have they trusted in Christ alone? Unfortunately, many profess faith in Christ while trusting in something or someone else.
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Here is some Bible twisting between the Amplified bible and the KJV. Repent means to change your mind and the means to change your mind is to be persuaded. Which this text supports. But the amplified wants to change the meaning of repent:
Amplified:
But he answered, No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent (change their minds for the better and heartily amend their ways, with abhorrence of their past sins).
He said to him, If they do not hear and listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded and convinced and believe [even] if someone should rise from the dead.
Luke 16:30-31 AMPC
KJV:
And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
Luke 16:30-31 KJV
Faith has a beginning and it has an end or ( goal that is attained). 1 Peter 1:9. Faith also is tested in between. 1 Peter 1:7. KJV OF COURSE.
FAITH GROWS .. 1Peter 2:2 as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow there by.
Obedience sanctifies us... 1 Peter 1:2. Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, thru SANCTIFICATION of the spirit onto OBEDIENCE and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ ; Grace ontu you and peace be multiplied...
Jesus not only said " he that believeth on me hath everlasting life.. he also said " except ye eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood ye have no life in you " john 6 :53. he also said "except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God... John 3.
Matthew 10:33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven
Romans 10:13
13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a]
I get what you’re saying, but there is scripture that says pretty clearly that there is a responsibility that you will be led to do if you’re truly saved. One of my preachers that I watch frequently was saved after calling on the name of the Lord….he basically said, “God, I don’t want to go to HELL.” From there he was able to defeat addictions and soon gave his life to ministry. I cautiously agree calling on the name of the Lord in itself doesn’t save you, but it does offer the way to be saved. I kind of wish you would’ve touched on that a little more.
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gospel comment- Jesus died and rose agian if you believe that he died and rose and were saved by grace through faith alone you will be saved. Once Saved Always saved no need to repent from your sins for salvation.
You can only call if you already know the number. Faith precedes calling and John 3:16 tells us that whosoever believes (has faith), shall not perish but have everlasting life.
You talked about Acts 8:37 at 1:19 in the video. Sure sounds like Romans 10:10 to me!
Acts 8:37, 1st sentence: if thou believest with all thine heart.
Romans 10:10: For with the heart man believeth unto righeousness.
Acts 8:37: The eunuch confessed with his mouth "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God,"
Romans 10:10 (the last part of the verse): "With the mouth confession is made unto salvation".
Sure sounds like the Ethiopian eunuch did Romans 10:10. You have not experienced the new birth, that is why you do not understand the word of God.
You sound just like the proponents of baptismal regeneration! He was baptized in water immediately after he believed (Acts 8:38). “Sure sounds like Mark 16:16 to me!”
@@OnoDiamante This is Hikerbill, I already answered what Mark 16:16 is about, it's not about water. It's about the Holy Ghost. You are a coward, quit blocking people and stop rejecting the word of God. Make sure you are not one of the many.
@@liv2hike460 I missed the part where Acts 8:37 said anything about asking to be saved.
@@liv2hike460 And I've already explained what Romans 10:9-10 is saying. The irony of my comments is flying over your head. Also, blocking fools who refuse correction and persistently spam false doctrine isn't cowardly.
Are you against sinner's prayer?
If by “sinner’s prayer” you mean that prayer is necessary for salvation, yes, I’m against it.
All you gotta do is believe!
I prayed out of frustration and desperation "Oh God, if you won't save me, just send me to hell now so I don't get to live in sin anymore". But that was straight from the heart, I wasn't even thinking what I was saying. Everyone is different, some read a scripture and the Holy Spirit hits them with it. Some get saved listening to a preacher, some driving a car. You just have to trust yourself to Christ completely, he already did all the work. Stop trying to make yourself more presentable, just come to him with all your filth, and say, here I am, a dirty sinner, wash me because I can't do it. He'll do it. Or say nothing and trust him to do it, he'll still do it. He died for you, there's no prayer that can add to it.
"Believing in" is precisely defined in John 8:30 - A condition, and an IMMEDIATE condition, of the mind only. Plus, the Bible says to "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:9, John 14:6), not to believe on the Church/religion, as Jesus is not a church or a religion.
thanks, i have never heard the gospel explained in this way
Thank you, Ono
I agree but you know you got to address Romans 10 with a focus on verses 9-10 to clarify. 👍
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SAVED BY GRACE via FAITH so that no one can boast. if you claim that YOU did something for YOUR salvation beyond faith, then your faith is both in yourself and in Christ.
He is misunderstanding what a pastor means by inviting people to accept christ. The pastor does not think that coming forward or some magic words will make them believe. They know that faith comes by hearing the word of god. Jesus also called people out publicly and asked them to step forward and separate themselves from the crowd like his disciples. This is a matter of putting your faith into action, Not the Occurrence of faith in the first place. I don't know where he got this idea.But he is misunderstood the intention or as heard.People who make a big deal about people coming forward.
Acts 2:21...And it shall come to pass that whosoever shal call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:13...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:10...
"For with the heart man BELIEVETH unto righteousness; AND with the mouth CONFESSION is made UNTO salvation."
The eunuch confessed with his mouth.
So, is it confession unto salvtion (Acts 2:21 & Romans 10:13, the thief on the cross), or is it belief unto salvation (Acts 16:31 & John 3:16, 36, et. al.)?
It appears there might be a contradiction or two concerning how soneone obtains biblical salvation.
Of course there are no contradictions, and it's obvious that according to the scriptures one must believe AND ask! Jesus said to the woman at the well, "If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink, THOU WOULDEST HAVE ASKED of him, and he would have given thee living water."
So the woman first had to have known the gift of God, then she would've believed that he would give her that gift, but only after she asked for it! That's exactly what Jesus himself said!
That's not a New IFB doctrine, that's biblical doctrine.
Romans 10:9..."That if thou shalt CONFESS with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, AND shalt BELIEVE in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
Onorato is wrong. May God be true and every man a liar.
Romans 10:10 "For with the heart one believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" !!!!!!!
Very profound argument!