Exactly. We have to rightly divide the Word of God. Always verify who God was speaking to. Was it a Jew under the Law ( and a religious person) or was it a believer in Jesus Christ? This sorts out perfectly the beneficiaries of the New Covenant. Apostle Paul was given a Gospel for the Gentiles. He warned us in Galatians and other books NOT to mix the Law with Grace or else it becomes uneffective for Salvation...Grace! 🎉
Real faith has a new nature of new desires, not just a claim of understanding but disregard new desires, and even that criminal had the new desires, but he could not carry it out.
@@daniellim8964 I would assume you say this because you feel you have "real" faith thus alluding to the idea that you never sin but always carry out that which is good and never give into sin? Not just outward sins but your inner thoughts are perfect and holy? That is the implication of your statement . Unsaved mormons,atheists, Muslims and the rest often desire to sin but through total human effort decide not to. Real faith is real trust and reliance upon Jesus Christ and Him alone as the person who paid one's sin penalty and offered them eternal life as the free gift that He purchased with His blood with Zero reliance upon one's own works or performance. Biblical Christianity is different from every false works based human merit RelIgion to include Pseudo Christianity who trust mostly in all their own self righteous works and ideas and some toss Jesus somewhere into the mix.. Believer's In Jesus know not only is He necessary,but that He is enough.
@Livingingrace real faith has new desires, but the flesh still has old desires and sins, but NOT recognized by God, because we are new creations in Christ.
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9
"For we are God's workmanship, made for good works through Christ Jesus, that he has prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them" -Ephesians 2:10 Salvation is by alone through a *living* faith, that *works* through love.
haha love it. So true. Jesus did emphasize faith. He also emphasized humbling oneself, something that is often done before we understand we need a savior and establish our faith in him.
I'm convinced that the thief on the cross is a good argument that we are saved NOT by WORKS like water baptism, but by faith. He believed in his heart and confessed with his mouth that the man next to him was Christ the Lord.
We must confess our sins before God. To confess means to say the exact same thing as. We don’t have to make a full list of every sins we ever did because that would be impossible. But simply go to God and say God have mercy on me a sinner. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
@@theodoreritola7641 even when it is true that confessing having sinned to become a believer, which that criminal did, it is NOT works but agreeing with God and receiving Christ.
@@dsp62122 Choose you this day whom you will serve. It’s a choice. It’s free will. You’re not a dog on a chain. Your a human being who is accountable for your own life
Well, Christ gave authority to the Apostles to interpret Scripture, not to His followers in general. So that's one reason why. Another reason is that per 1 Thessalonians 2:13 the Word of God is not only deposited in Scripture. It is also passed on orally between members of the Church. In Christianity we call this "Sacred Tradition".
Thank you for another clear video on TRUTH! I found my salvation through your spiritual gift of teaching! I was lead into this as a work salvation/roys.. i lived in a world or torment and fear! I now can say with no doubt that i am saved and will be raised up in the last day! Thank you JESUS for onorato and others like him for making the kingdom larger! Its about putting my faith on the FINISHED works of CHRIST and accepting that gift! All i can produce is filthy rags..
That is why NOTHING is sugar coated about the gospel being that good, because we are NOT allowed to reduce the true standard of the law to interpret sin (1), grace is NOT a help to follow some parts of the law, but still a help to follow the principles of some of the law (2), and the resurrection life causes a new nature with new desires to move away from sin, and towards goodness, the fruit of Christian living (3), which are 3 very strong reasons why it can't be counted as sugar coated but truly that good, which self righteous people misunderstand as sugar coating.
@@Everykneebows Indeed. 5 year olds understand it better than us. Whenever they get in trouble, they run back to mommy and daddy. Whenever we get in trouble, we walk back to our sins as medication. "Unless you become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" We must run to Jesus.
What about all the people (including my grandfather) who are in the hospital and believe on Christ days before their death? They aren’t getting baptized in the hospital and receiving the sacraments. My grandpa is in heaven, he got saved days before his death in the hospital and he wasn’t baptized.
"go and learn what this means: I desire *mercy* ,not sacrifice" -Jesus Christ Your grandfather is absolutely in heaven. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You'll see him again too😊
Exactly bro, great video! The thief at the cross completely destroyed any type of lordship and works salvation. The only thing the thief did is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ alone for his salvation. He hasn’t done any works but he believed on the finish work of Christ.
Thank you for your videos brother. The Church of Christ was trying to re-baptize me because "my initial baptism did not suffice for salvation, and I would need to be re-baptized under a church with a correct doctrine". Be careful, fellow believers. It is not in the works we do that grant us salvation, but in the work God already did for the sinner on the cross. Sinners cannot earn heaven, when we have already earned hell. God did for us, what we cannot do for ourselves. It is the gift of God and that is only part of the reason why our God is so perfect and loving. Praise our merciful Lord Christ Jesus!!! It'd be great to hear your take on the church of Christ. God Bless you!
I had the same problem with them. My prior salvation was not real or sufficient. Only their study and process was the real thing….Yeah, I didn’t stay long after the hypocrisy started seeping thru the cracks. If I wasn’t filling the pews I wasn’t saved😢
@@KaosandRiot is blatantly obvious that "church attendance" and no less which specific church you attend determines your salvation, because just about every denomination claims that in order to be saved, you must attend their specific church. The catholics and other orthodox churches make this same claim. I once asked one of them "where in the bible does it say we must attend your church to be saved? Because jesus says you have to be part of his church.
The believing thief received the assurance of his eternal salvation the same way believers receive it today. Jesus said to him, Today , thou shalt be with me in paradise. Today what he gives believers to take for their assurance of eternal salvation is also his word. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.
There is so much pride in that man. The worst thing about pride is when it's in motion by whom it's being projected from and they fail to notice that they are already deceived by it.
I'm was a Catholic for over 30 years and was freed from the bondage of the church by an ex Catholic sharing the scriptures with me, Conclusion. "It is finished" John 19:30 delivered me from the works based religion and lord ship salvation, Praise God!
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body- I Corinthians 12:13 The baptism spoken of in Colossians is the circumcision made without human hands by Christ through the Spirit which is the baptism into His death burial and resurrection. Not by submersion into water by human hands, but by the Spirit we receive by faith.
I love these videos. Thank you for your clarification on repentance a few vids back. I wondered where you stood on that and now I know. I am very grateful for your videos that will offer much clarification to those who struggle. Only eternity will tell how many people come to the truth of the Gospel as a result of these videos. Keep fighting the fight brother. God bless you.
Hang on, wait. The thief on the cross is a saint? That is hilarious. I was once a catholic and the whole church thing never sat right with me especially all the icons. I think they are preaching from a different bible. I am thankful everyday that I have been shown the truth and you had a part in that Ono. God bless you all! Christ is King!
The word of God, from the biblical texts, says ALL BELIEVERS in Christ, are Saints. Please know the word of God before embarrassing yourself in front of the world. God bless.
@@FGSLTWJC the catholic church has specific saints they pray too which is why churches are named after them. Im assuming they classify the thief the same way. A saint in the catholic church doesnt mean you are just a believer. I hope I havent embarrassed myself again.
@@JayJay-dd9kb I understand what you're trying to convey because I was once also a lost sheep who was raised Catholic. They do have specific saints they worship and glorify, even though they will claim it's "veneration". The reason why the Catholic Church feels off to you is because they operate in a hierarchical system, deeming some saints more important than another, not realizing that all believers in Christ are saints.
A few years back i realized i screwed up my life bad..i had no hope in myself..i believed on the lord Jesus Christ..i trusted in Christ and believe the gospels..i was in the presence of the Holy spirit..now i just grow in the knowledge of him
The law of first mention, displayed in Lev. 11:44 the hebrew qadash, not turn from but separate! Lev. 20:7. Also the word used in Genesis, separating light from darkness, day/night. Also 2 Cor. 6:17-18, come out and be separate, never turn from.
this guy ironically answered his own rebuttal and he didn't even realize it when he started to quote Galatians 2. Amazing how intense he is when trying to assert his position and force it into scripture. Grace through Faith alone!
We are gonna have a massive apology party when both sides are in heaven, realizing how magnificent God's salvific plan was. And how unnecessary all this inner fighting was amongst each other.
The simplicity in Christ... We can't earn buy nor do we deserve Him and what He has done and what He offers. I Appreciate your videos and the simple breakdowns with absolute clarity.❤ Please come Lord Jesus 🙏
John 6 says you have to do the works of God to be saved, and when hte people asked for more specific works of God, Jesus goes on to say that the only work of God that endures to eternal life is to believe in him whom God has sent (Jesus). Jesus IS the door, Jesus IS the narrow road, Jesus IS King.
@@jaiwilll If you believe in Jesus, if He is your King, then you must do what He says: *Luke 6:46* But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and *_not do the things which I say?_* What does He say we must do? Read all the red letters in all 4 gospel accounts, that is what we must do: Repent, forgive others, let your light shine, take up your cross daily, don't resist evil, turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, seek first His kingdom, become a servant, love your neighbor, love your enemies, enter the narrow gate, don't swear, don't lust, always keep your word, etc.. etc.. Are you obeying all these commands? Are you teaching other believers to obey these commands? If not, then your love/faith in Jesus is not genuine, because only those who truly love Him will keep His commands. *John 14:15* If you love Me, you *_will keep My commandments._*
@@Jason-Austin I agree. After we put our faith in Jesus, and he saved us, we should obey his commands. However, loving Jesus is not a biblical prerequisite for salvation. Believing in Jesus is the ONLY thing you have to do to gain eternal life.
“To day” two separate words. I believe this is important to note because Christ did not ascend that same day. He went to the center of the earth. People use this as an argument that we die and are immediately in Heaven. Hoping to hear your thoughts.
So true, we can only choose to be one of the thieves. Whether figuratively, or literally nailed to a cross, there is nothing we can do to save ourselves except believe on Jesus Christ in our hearts for salvation. Jesus was nailed to a cross too, though from a position of perceived helplessness, was able to satisfy the demands of the law, overcome sin, and 3 days later, death itself. Discipleship is separate from and begins after salvation, it can be costly and requires us to persevere!
Pretty crazy that this Catholic guy cherry picks from Romans 4 and then slinks off, completely leaving out the "If Abraham were justified by works he hath whereof to glory, but not before God" and "to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace but of debt." and "God imputeth righteousness without works" etc. Read your Bible people, don't let some other man do your thinking for you
The Catholic guy very obviously didn't take 1 Corinthians 11:14 all that seriously either...all kinds of rules for thee, but not for me I guess. His lack of self-awareness is almost funny.
Why is this channel even showing what a Catholic believes? Catholics pray to Mary so he has wrong doctrine. Let’s go to scripture. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
@@Spriktor Those are all in the first 8 verses of Romans 4. Heck, read the whole chapter it's gold. Heck, read chapters 2 to 5, they are dynamite on this issue.
The great falling away is works salvation a carnal mind wants to boast in the flesh. A mature Christian has grown enough to rest in the finished works of Christ at the Cross of Calvary. The thief on the Cross went to paradise and he couldn't even fold his arms to pray all he did was announce his Faith in Christ... Works is nothing we are nothing with our works we are the apple of God's eye when we believe in his son and his precious Blood. Works is deception I I I I I I... Isaiah 14:12 enough Said.
It’s intense how a religion like Catholicism can so twist someone’s perception that they will deny a very clear promise from God. It’s almost like a curse of some sort, but I think it’s just what happens when you “study” the Bible or join a religious sect without first being saved. If you’re not saved by Christ first, there is a large window of opportunity for satan to present a false Christ to believe in instead. And once you’re in that mind space I can see how it would be hard to break out. I come from a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses so I’ve experienced it first hand. Luckily, my parents weren’t the most performative and I wasn’t indoctrinated into that cult. This is all just my opinion!
John the Baptist was already preforming baptism of water and for him to say water baptism wasn’t started when the thief was on the cross is wrong and even Jesus got baptized 2:43
I'm going to put my faith in Christ who is the central theme of the New Testament and not a Catholic Church that is nowhere clearly and specifically mentioned anywhere in scripture.
I just spoke to my Dad earlier today, I brought up how 'repent of you sins' never shows up in reference to attaining salvation. My dad believes Salvation comes before Faith, but I'm certain it doesn't.
How do people who say baptism is necessary even have a platform, anyone who has even had a glimpse of scripture knows that’s just not aligned with the word
He is in Paradise with his Savior He saw with his own eyes and believed and Jesus said to him " I tell you the truth today with you be with me in Paradise."
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 3:23-26
Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
That's so crazy, how one can have so much knowledge yet at the same time have none of it. People really do try everything they can to put salvation into their works to receive credit so God doesn't receive credit. Makes no sense.
When the theif was humbling himself as this guy says. He was just repenting aka changing his mind from not thinking he deserved death to thinking he deserved death. Thus he put his trust in Jesus and was saved
I think You're doing a good job of explaining difficult BIBLE passages, can you do one of Judgement, why does it say He Will Judge every one according to what they have done
The statement, “God can do whatever He wants.”, is sort of meaningless because there are things God cannot do because he is Holy. The Bible says He cannot lie, and he gave his promise/plan of salvation. He’s not going to “change it up” as this catholic apologist seems to be implying.
GOD saves us by his sons blood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! after we trust HIM we will always fight againt sins struggles pains en more en fall sometimes BUT he shall by his will FORGIVE US
Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom is actually an expression for the desire of reward. The thief on the cross wanted Jesus to remember him in his kingdom. He already believed in Christ for eternal life before making that statement! Just yesterday someone DM'ed me: "If a nonbeliever is slandering someone for living a Christian life, and you decide to stand up for them, that is a work. If you stand to the side and say nothing to them, you did nothing. The thief on the cross stood up for Jesus and said to the other thief that Jesus has done nothing wrong but we have. The thief absolutely did a work, he stood up for Jesus. Then turned to him and asked for forgiveness." The mental gymnastics to justify self-righteousness is impressive. its really simple: if you never believed Jesus's promise/words when he (clearly) says that ANYONE who believes in him for eternal life, has it, you are condemned. Thanks for your videos brother Ono. God bless you all
Yes exactly. The thief on the cross believed in Jesus BEFORE he did a good work (confess Jesus in front of everyone), so he did a good work AFTER he got saved, and he asked jesus to remember him in the kingdom to come AFTER already believing him@@colonalklink14
I had a guy tell me one time that the thief on the cross was a "special exception", but if that were the case, then how can you reconcile a "special exception" with Acts 10:34?
Listening to gentlemen like this, half of what they say sounds like they’re making the case for “Faith Alone”. Then he starts reading his own presuppositions into the text or taking verses out of context..
Your works can be evidence of your faith. Your works can earn you rewards in Heaven. But your works cannot save your soul nor can they assist Christ's sacrifice to save your soul. Your salvation is 100% a gift from God.
Your works prove absolutely nothing. There are a LOT of moral lost people who act better than some Christians but that doesn’t mean they are saved. The only “proof” of our salvation is by the fruit of our lips and what we believe about the way to heaven. If we tell someone that we have believed the gospel, then they can know that we are saved. It’s by our testimony, and not our conduct.
Amen 🙏 brother in our Lord Jesus Christ ✝️ God bless Good 😊 job explaining the thief on the cross proves faith alone in our Lord Jesus Christ alone on what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us on the cross ✝️ for our sins (The Death, Burial And Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus Christ) for our salvation (Eternal Life).
if this fails then one calls jesus a liar cause he said the thief would be in paradise that day.......only a fool would think that God lies but then again when God says he alone keeps and maintains our salvation by his power and faithfulness alone then that should settle any idea of someone losing what they have no control of.......
I feel very sad for Keith Nester. I’ve never heard of him before. So I investigated and just finished listening to his wife’s video on her conversion but I’m not sure what Keith’s reasons are for his conversion, as I’ve not heard his testimony but only heard his wife’s which was given in a Catholic Church and rather engaging I must admit. As I listened to her testimony of her life’s journey with faith in God, it was very evident that she had no grounding in the Gospel of Grace or the Biblical Scriptures. She had come from a Catholic background got engaged with what seems like a Pentecostal church (which is my background too) then went back to Catholicism to follow her husband and got engaged in it too. What is apparent that all this moving back & forth from one type of faith in God to another was all being based upon her feelings and sense of what God was telling her, or ministering to her without any foundation of what God’s Word alone has to say on these matters, to check those feelings and experiences against. A common fault with so many Pentecostal/Charismatic, Christian & non Christian Church goers. If only Keith & his wife looked to and studied the scriptures alone for themselves to help them discern truth from error then they wouldn’t get caught up being deceived by following doctrines of men & demons and following church dogma & practices and being guided by their own feelings & experiences.
By believing in the Lord Jesus, you are saved by the grace of God, now and forever. This salvation is not earned through actions but is a gift received through faith. As believers, we can engage in activities like going to church, reading the Bible, and singing in choirs, not a "must" to earn our place in heaven, but as expressions of our faith and gratitude for God's grace. These activities are not requirements for salvation but are ways to live out our faith by believing, living our lives as what we are. Even as believers, we still sin daily. If we could stop sinning completely, Jesus' sacrifice would be unnecessary. The Commandments reveal our nature as sinners, highlighting our need for the salvation that only Jesus can provide.
The difference in our faith is obvious. We follow the narrow path of faith in Christ alone. When we are baptized in water, it’s only after we have already become born again. Thankful the Apostle Paul thanked God he did not baptize any of them because he says he was sent to preach the gospel! Why is that? Because it’s only the gospel that saves, not baptism.
Step 1: Stop dressing like a hipster, and cut your hair. Step 2: Stop quoting Luther. Step 3: Stop being a heretic. The thief in the cross is the answer to every question about salvation. Grace alone, through faith alone.
The question is how am I saved and why. The Catholics say I need to be a Catholic, religion dose not save me. Jesus dose. It’s not ok saved cuz I’m a Christian, or Jew, or Catholic. I’m saved cuz of Jesus. The thief didn’t become a Christian, or Catholic, or whatever. We are more set on making counter videos and what not. It should not be a “once saved always saved teaching” or a “ we need works to be saved” teaching. It just be solely a Jesus teaching. These different doctrines are off putting and divides us all. Can we not just say “are you saved”. “Yes”. And why. “Jesus”.
Baptism is a spiritual baptism. Jesus implied that it is faith alone in Luke 7:50, alone is not added in Luke 7:50 but He only mentions faith to Martha.
I do not wanna say whether or not you have to be baptized with water along with faith because the "gotta be dipped" vs "dont gotta be dipped" argument seem to have some scriptural verses that support what's being said by either side. I kinda lean toward being baptized unless U physically can't but I dont wanna say if you don't believe that U have to be baptized is unsaved or wrong. however I am a better safe than sorry kinda guy. So if unsure and if ur able...go the physical baptism route if possible...this way it isn;t an issue with you.
Could you make a video about eastern orthodoxy? Catholicism seems to me to be clearly false, but the doctrine of Orthodoxy is recapitulation, that God has reconciled all men to him through Jesus Christ but our acceptance of him and participation in the life of the church is what determines how we experience the afterlife
I had someone give their opinion that baptism was necessary for salvation because Jesus told His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in Matthew 28:19. What is the proper interpretation of this scripture?
I have hurd that he may have been referring to he that comes to steal kill & destroy.like the one that did so in paradise.was'nt the serpent in paradise in the beginning?
The Catholic Church still displays Jesus Christ on the cross, even though he was buried and after, resurrected. Through their symbology they present a Jesus Christ that is still dead.
Please help me to understand true repentance. I feel utterly hopeless. I don’t know that I can be saved. I thought I was but there are so many gospels out there with different definitions of repentance. I need help!
“And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is-free and undeserved.” Romans 11:6 NLT I’m not sure why individuals like to reject God’s grace in essence. Who wouldn’t love a free gift?
I agree with free grace as it is defined in Scripture. But if we love Jesus and God our Father we will have works of some kind. Yet not for our salvation but out of a desire to serve our Lord. God Bless my brothers and sisters!😁
The Thief on the cross 4 got to do his spiritual PUSH UPS TO. Kieth shut your mouth and talk like Jesus Christ does TO THOSE WHO BEIEVE IN ME I WILL GIVE THEM EVER PASTING LIFE,
Unless a person becomes like the thief on the cross they can’t be saved , you have nothing to offer accept for faith period.
Amen
Exactly. We have to rightly divide the Word of God. Always verify who God was speaking to. Was it a Jew under the Law ( and a religious person) or was it a believer in Jesus Christ? This sorts out perfectly the beneficiaries of the New Covenant. Apostle Paul was given a Gospel for the Gentiles. He warned us in Galatians and other books NOT to mix the Law with Grace or else it becomes uneffective for Salvation...Grace! 🎉
Real faith has a new nature of new desires, not just a claim of understanding but disregard new desires, and even that criminal had the new desires, but he could not carry it out.
@@daniellim8964 I would assume you say this because you feel you have "real" faith thus alluding to the idea that you never sin but always carry out that which is good and never give into sin? Not just outward sins but your inner thoughts are perfect and holy? That is the implication of your statement .
Unsaved mormons,atheists, Muslims and the rest often desire to sin but through total human effort decide not to.
Real faith is real trust and reliance upon Jesus Christ and Him alone as the person who paid one's sin penalty and offered them eternal life as the free gift that He purchased with His blood with Zero reliance upon one's own works or performance.
Biblical Christianity is different from every false works based human merit RelIgion to include Pseudo Christianity who trust mostly in all their own self righteous works and ideas and some toss Jesus somewhere into the mix..
Believer's In Jesus know not only is He necessary,but that He is enough.
@Livingingrace real faith has new desires, but the flesh still has old desires and sins, but NOT recognized by God, because we are new creations in Christ.
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
- Ephesians 2:8-9
exactly
Amen!
"For we are God's workmanship, made for good works through Christ Jesus, that he has prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them"
-Ephesians 2:10
Salvation is by alone through a *living* faith, that *works* through love.
Jesus said "Ye of little faith" never "Ye of little works"
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haha love it. So true. Jesus did emphasize faith. He also emphasized humbling oneself, something that is often done before we understand we need a savior and establish our faith in him.
I'm convinced that the thief on the cross is a good argument that we are saved NOT by WORKS like water baptism, but by faith.
He believed in his heart and confessed with his mouth that the man next to him was Christ the Lord.
He confessed that he sinned, but that is NOT a work for unbelievers to become believers.
@@daniellim8964 no he trusted in Jesus Christ, it's pretty clear my friend
We must confess our sins before God. To confess means to say the exact same thing as. We don’t have to make a full list of every sins we ever did because that would be impossible. But simply go to God and say God have mercy on me a sinner. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
@@danielmartin8428 John 6:40
@@danielmartin8428 amen
Salvation is a free gift..not earned ..we are sinners under the Death penalty of sin
Salvation can never be lost
Ironically, people misunderstand the goodness of it, as sugar coating to reject it as a nice deception.
KEITH dont bELIEVE Jesus Christ in John ch 3 vs 16
@@theodoreritola7641 even when it is true that confessing having sinned to become a believer, which that criminal did, it is NOT works but agreeing with God and receiving Christ.
Following Christ is a choice. You can also choose to leave. The entire Bible prices that
@@dsp62122 Choose you this day whom you will serve. It’s a choice. It’s free will. You’re not a dog on a chain. Your a human being who is accountable for your own life
"The catechism says...."
"The catechism says...."
"The catechism says...."
Instead, how about
"The Bible says...."
**pulls out the vulgate**
@@voyager14 The Vulgate is technically the Bible (Biblia Vulgata), so....
You should read the catechism lol
Well, Christ gave authority to the Apostles to interpret Scripture, not to His followers in general. So that's one reason why. Another reason is that per 1 Thessalonians 2:13 the Word of God is not only deposited in Scripture. It is also passed on orally between members of the Church. In Christianity we call this "Sacred Tradition".
Thank you for another clear video on TRUTH! I found my salvation through your spiritual gift of teaching! I was lead into this as a work salvation/roys.. i lived in a world or torment and fear! I now can say with no doubt that i am saved and will be raised up in the last day! Thank you JESUS for onorato and others like him for making the kingdom larger! Its about putting my faith on the FINISHED works of CHRIST and accepting that gift! All i can produce is filthy rags..
Salvation is simple, not complex
That's why it's the gospel.
Correct a five yr old can understand
That is why NOTHING is sugar coated about the gospel being that good, because we are NOT allowed to reduce the true standard of the law to interpret sin (1), grace is NOT a help to follow some parts of the law, but still a help to follow the principles of some of the law (2), and the resurrection life causes a new nature with new desires to move away from sin, and towards goodness, the fruit of Christian living (3), which are 3 very strong reasons why it can't be counted as sugar coated but truly that good, which self righteous people misunderstand as sugar coating.
@@Everykneebows
Indeed. 5 year olds understand it better than us.
Whenever they get in trouble, they run back to mommy and daddy.
Whenever we get in trouble, we walk back to our sins as medication.
"Unless you become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven"
We must run to Jesus.
Luke 18:17
[17] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
What about all the people (including my grandfather) who are in the hospital and believe on Christ days before their death? They aren’t getting baptized in the hospital and receiving the sacraments. My grandpa is in heaven, he got saved days before his death in the hospital and he wasn’t baptized.
"go and learn what this means: I desire *mercy* ,not sacrifice" -Jesus Christ
Your grandfather is absolutely in heaven. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You'll see him again too😊
He did all that’s required to make it thru the pearly gates. He was baptized by the Holy Spirit.
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@@EverykneebowsPrecisely 💯
Jesus Christ is awesome and can save any body that believes in him ANY PLACE ANY TIME PERIOD, END OF DEBATE
Exactly bro, great video! The thief at the cross completely destroyed any type of lordship and works salvation. The only thing the thief did is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ alone for his salvation. He hasn’t done any works but he believed on the finish work of Christ.
Always well done, brother. Really appreciate your videos on salvation and salvation vs. discipleship.
People really can't let go of their works, it's like they must find a way to input their contribution, the path is truly narrow 😢
It’s because people always want to save their self
Thank you for your videos brother. The Church of Christ was trying to re-baptize me because "my initial baptism did not suffice for salvation, and I would need to be re-baptized under a church with a correct doctrine".
Be careful, fellow believers. It is not in the works we do that grant us salvation, but in the work God already did for the sinner on the cross. Sinners cannot earn heaven, when we have already earned hell. God did for us, what we cannot do for ourselves. It is the gift of God and that is only part of the reason why our God is so perfect and loving. Praise our merciful Lord Christ Jesus!!!
It'd be great to hear your take on the church of Christ.
God Bless you!
isn't it crazy how men have a need to "legalize" every aspect?
I had the same problem with them. My prior salvation was not real or sufficient. Only their study and process was the real thing….Yeah, I didn’t stay long after the hypocrisy started seeping thru the cracks. If I wasn’t filling the pews I wasn’t saved😢
@@KaosandRiot is blatantly obvious that "church attendance" and no less which specific church you attend determines your salvation, because just about every denomination claims that in order to be saved, you must attend their specific church. The catholics and other orthodox churches make this same claim. I once asked one of them "where in the bible does it say we must attend your church to be saved? Because jesus says you have to be part of his church.
OT saints....saved by faith. NT saints....saved by faith. It's just not that hard.
For real! WHAT is so hard about a FREE GIFT??!
IT'S FREE! That's the point!!! 🤦♀️
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I'm so thankful to God that He saved me out of the RCC!
We are saved by faith alone. Anything we do or don’t do after we are saved determines our rewards in heaven. We receive crowns based on our works.
A huge Amen John Ch3 vs 16 RULES.
God bless you Ono for continuing to provide answers for the hope that is in you, the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
The believing thief received the assurance of his eternal salvation the same way believers receive it today. Jesus said to him, Today , thou shalt be with me in paradise. Today what he gives believers to take for their assurance of eternal salvation is also his word. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.
There is so much pride in that man. The worst thing about pride is when it's in motion by whom it's being projected from and they fail to notice that they are already deceived by it.
“Today, you shall be with me in paradise” is such a precious beautiful life changing verse
what happens if you put that comma after today ????
"The work of God is this: believe in the One He has sent." -Jesus
I'm was a Catholic for over 30 years and was freed from the bondage of the church by an ex Catholic sharing the scriptures with me, Conclusion. "It is finished" John 19:30 delivered me from the works based religion and lord ship salvation, Praise God!
8:30 this is an unbelievable take. I cannot believe this guy said this thinking it would be a “gotcha”. Unbelievable
Baptised in his own blood what a joke and LIE Kieth is a fake period
He's unsaved and un regenerate. The bible says that spiritual things don't make sense to the natural man.
AMEN Thats why so many people do not believe OSAS they love their WORKS
I CAN GOTCHA in a Godly way
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body-
I Corinthians 12:13
The baptism spoken of in Colossians is the circumcision made without human hands by Christ through the Spirit which is the baptism into His death burial and resurrection. Not by submersion into water by human hands, but by the Spirit we receive by faith.
I love these videos. Thank you for your clarification on repentance a few vids back. I wondered where you stood on that and now I know. I am very grateful for your videos that will offer much clarification to those who struggle. Only eternity will tell how many people come to the truth of the Gospel as a result of these videos. Keep fighting the fight brother. God bless you.
Ono. You are truly gifted. Thank you for all the videos.
Before God the righteousness of Christ is all we have, and before God the righteousness of Christ is all we need
I'll pray for Keith
For by grace you are saved, a GIFT of God, not of works lest anyone should boast 💕 and ❤️&✝️🛐 s
Hang on, wait. The thief on the cross is a saint? That is hilarious. I was once a catholic and the whole church thing never sat right with me especially all the icons. I think they are preaching from a different bible. I am thankful everyday that I have been shown the truth and you had a part in that Ono. God bless you all! Christ is King!
He called you and I OUT from among them! To know the Way, the Truth & the Life!
Catholic is idolatry
The word of God, from the biblical texts, says ALL BELIEVERS in Christ, are Saints.
Please know the word of God before embarrassing yourself in front of the world. God bless.
@@FGSLTWJC the catholic church has specific saints they pray too which is why churches are named after them. Im assuming they classify the thief the same way. A saint in the catholic church doesnt mean you are just a believer. I hope I havent embarrassed myself again.
@@JayJay-dd9kb I understand what you're trying to convey because I was once also a lost sheep who was raised Catholic. They do have specific saints they worship and glorify, even though they will claim it's "veneration". The reason why the Catholic Church feels off to you is because they operate in a hierarchical system, deeming some saints more important than another, not realizing that all believers in Christ are saints.
A few years back i realized i screwed up my life bad..i had no hope in myself..i believed on the lord Jesus Christ..i trusted in Christ and believe the gospels..i was in the presence of the Holy spirit..now i just grow in the knowledge of him
Thank you brother! To God be the glory forever and ever, AMEN 🙏🏻
The thief on the left never believed, Jesus Christ saves those who believe in him alone for salvation 8:35
WHICH THIEF ?
@@theodoreritola7641 the thief on the cross next to Jesus
Dr Ono! Haven't watched your videos in a while. God bless❤
I needed this video. Thank you❤🕊✝️🙏 praise the Lord
The law of first mention, displayed in Lev. 11:44 the hebrew qadash, not turn from but separate! Lev. 20:7. Also the word used in Genesis, separating light from darkness, day/night. Also 2 Cor. 6:17-18, come out and be separate, never turn from.
Thanks Lord for your peace
Thanks Lord for your salvation
Thanks Lord for bible study class
Psalm 50
this guy ironically answered his own rebuttal and he didn't even realize it when he started to quote Galatians 2. Amazing how intense he is when trying to assert his position and force it into scripture. Grace through Faith alone!
We are gonna have a massive apology party when both sides are in heaven, realizing how magnificent God's salvific plan was. And how unnecessary all this inner fighting was amongst each other.
The simplicity in Christ... We can't earn buy nor do we deserve Him and what He has done and what He offers. I Appreciate your videos and the simple breakdowns with absolute clarity.❤ Please come Lord Jesus 🙏
John 6 says you have to do the works of God to be saved, and when hte people asked for more specific works of God, Jesus goes on to say that the only work of God that endures to eternal life is to believe in him whom God has sent (Jesus). Jesus IS the door, Jesus IS the narrow road, Jesus IS King.
@@cats4603actually go read John 6. It is “the work of God.” The will of the father is similar to it tho.
@@jaiwilll If you believe in Jesus, if He is your King, then you must do what He says:
*Luke 6:46*
But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and *_not do the things which I say?_*
What does He say we must do?
Read all the red letters in all 4 gospel accounts, that is what we must do:
Repent, forgive others, let your light shine, take up your cross daily,
don't resist evil, turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, seek first His kingdom,
become a servant, love your neighbor, love your enemies, enter the narrow gate,
don't swear, don't lust, always keep your word, etc.. etc..
Are you obeying all these commands?
Are you teaching other believers to obey these commands?
If not, then your love/faith in Jesus is not genuine, because
only those who truly love Him will keep His commands.
*John 14:15*
If you love Me, you *_will keep My commandments._*
@@Jason-Austin I agree. After we put our faith in Jesus, and he saved us, we should obey his commands. However, loving Jesus is not a biblical prerequisite for salvation. Believing in Jesus is the ONLY thing you have to do to gain eternal life.
@@jaiwillleveryone that truly believes will love Jesus. Absolutely everyone.
@@jameshoyt3692 show me that anywhere in the Bible
“To day” two separate words. I believe this is important to note because Christ did not ascend that same day. He went to the center of the earth. People use this as an argument that we die and are immediately in Heaven. Hoping to hear your thoughts.
So true, we can only choose to be one of the thieves.
Whether figuratively, or literally nailed to a cross, there is nothing we can do to save ourselves except believe on Jesus Christ in our hearts for salvation.
Jesus was nailed to a cross too, though from a position of perceived helplessness, was able to satisfy the demands of the law, overcome sin, and 3 days later, death itself.
Discipleship is separate from and begins after salvation, it can be costly and requires us to persevere!
Pretty crazy that this Catholic guy cherry picks from Romans 4 and then slinks off, completely leaving out the "If Abraham were justified by works he hath whereof to glory, but not before God" and "to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace but of debt." and "God imputeth righteousness without works" etc. Read your Bible people, don't let some other man do your thinking for you
The Catholic guy very obviously didn't take 1 Corinthians 11:14 all that seriously either...all kinds of rules for thee, but not for me I guess. His lack of self-awareness is almost funny.
could you link all those verses?
Why is this channel even showing what a Catholic believes? Catholics pray to Mary so he has wrong doctrine. Let’s go to scripture. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
@@danielmartin8428 Because Catholics need the gospel too.
@@Spriktor Those are all in the first 8 verses of Romans 4. Heck, read the whole chapter it's gold. Heck, read chapters 2 to 5, they are dynamite on this issue.
The great falling away is works salvation a carnal mind wants to boast in the flesh. A mature Christian has grown enough to rest in the finished works of Christ at the Cross of Calvary. The thief on the Cross went to paradise and he couldn't even fold his arms to pray all he did was announce his Faith in Christ... Works is nothing we are nothing with our works we are the apple of God's eye when we believe in his son and his precious Blood. Works is deception I I I I I I... Isaiah 14:12 enough Said.
It’s intense how a religion like Catholicism can so twist someone’s perception that they will deny a very clear promise from God. It’s almost like a curse of some sort, but I think it’s just what happens when you “study” the Bible or join a religious sect without first being saved. If you’re not saved by Christ first, there is a large window of opportunity for satan to present a false Christ to believe in instead. And once you’re in that mind space I can see how it would be hard to break out. I come from a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses so I’ve experienced it first hand. Luckily, my parents weren’t the most performative and I wasn’t indoctrinated into that cult.
This is all just my opinion!
John the Baptist was already preforming baptism of water and for him to say water baptism wasn’t started when the thief was on the cross is wrong and even Jesus got baptized 2:43
I'm going to put my faith in Christ who is the central theme of the New Testament and not a Catholic Church that is nowhere clearly and specifically mentioned anywhere in scripture.
I used to be Catholic it’s a false cult
I just spoke to my Dad earlier today, I brought up how 'repent of you sins' never shows up in reference to attaining salvation.
My dad believes Salvation comes before Faith, but I'm certain it doesn't.
How do people who say baptism is necessary even have a platform, anyone who has even had a glimpse of scripture knows that’s just not aligned with the word
He is in Paradise with his Savior
He saw with his own eyes and believed and Jesus said to him " I tell you the truth today with you be with me in Paradise."
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Romans 3:23-26
Amen. The heart of the gospel in those verses
Suggested subtitle: How a catholic appeals to the writings of men as authoritative, rather than God's own Word.
He’s trying to gaslight everyone 🤣
Amen to that. Absolutely correct.
The scriptures give us the gospel message, and instructions on how to live.
The first is not contingent upon the second.
I hate how people have complicated the account of the thief so much that there are practically 2 opposing groups on this now
God neither needs nothing from us. He wants our love and belief and faithfulness, but he does not Need them.
Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
That's so crazy, how one can have so much knowledge yet at the same time have none of it. People really do try everything they can to put salvation into their works to receive credit so God doesn't receive credit. Makes no sense.
When the theif was humbling himself as this guy says. He was just repenting aka changing his mind from not thinking he deserved death to thinking he deserved death. Thus he put his trust in Jesus and was saved
I think You're doing a good job of explaining difficult BIBLE passages, can you do one of Judgement, why does it say He Will Judge every one according to what they have done
The statement, “God can do whatever He wants.”, is sort of meaningless because there are things God cannot do because he is Holy. The Bible says He cannot lie, and he gave his promise/plan of salvation. He’s not going to “change it up” as this catholic apologist seems to be implying.
Amen!
If we are saved can we take the mark of the beast?
Faith alone in Jesus Christ alone for the free gift of everlasting life. Ephesians 2:8,9
GOD saves us by his sons blood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
after we trust HIM we will always fight againt sins struggles pains en more en fall sometimes
BUT he shall by his will FORGIVE US
Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom is actually an expression for the desire of reward. The thief on the cross wanted Jesus to remember him in his kingdom. He already believed in Christ for eternal life before making that statement!
Just yesterday someone DM'ed me:
"If a nonbeliever is slandering someone for living a Christian life, and you decide to stand up for them, that is a work. If you stand to the side and say nothing to them, you did nothing. The thief on the cross stood up for Jesus and said to the other thief that Jesus has done nothing wrong but we have. The thief absolutely did a work, he stood up for Jesus. Then turned to him and asked for forgiveness."
The mental gymnastics to justify self-righteousness is impressive.
its really simple: if you never believed Jesus's promise/words when he (clearly) says that ANYONE who believes in him for eternal life, has it, you are condemned. Thanks for your videos brother Ono. God bless you all
That work has zero to do with his salvation.
Yes exactly. The thief on the cross believed in Jesus BEFORE he did a good work (confess Jesus in front of everyone), so he did a good work AFTER he got saved, and he asked jesus to remember him in the kingdom to come AFTER already believing him@@colonalklink14
Not just eternal life. But to not come into condemnation and suffer the second death.
@@travislee6032 If you have everlasting life, you don't have condemnation for sin, and you can't possibly suffer the second death.
Must we believe in the gospel to be saved? 1Corinthians 15:1-4 Must we believe in the death burial and ressurection to be saved?
I had a guy tell me one time that the thief on the cross was a "special exception", but if that were the case, then how can you reconcile a "special exception" with Acts 10:34?
God is no respecter of person. No special exceptions to believing on Jesus.
Listening to gentlemen like this, half of what they say sounds like they’re making the case for “Faith Alone”. Then he starts reading his own presuppositions into the text or taking verses out of context..
It’s strange that mere humans think that G-d cannot save them except for their own efforts.
This man appeals to the words of man more than the word of God
Your works can be evidence of your faith. Your works can earn you rewards in Heaven. But your works cannot save your soul nor can they assist Christ's sacrifice to save your soul. Your salvation is 100% a gift from God.
Your works prove absolutely nothing. There are a LOT of moral lost people who act better than some Christians but that doesn’t mean they are saved. The only “proof” of our salvation is by the fruit of our lips and what we believe about the way to heaven. If we tell someone that we have believed the gospel, then they can know that we are saved. It’s by our testimony, and not our conduct.
@gracealone89 God considers also prayer and Bible reading to be evidence of faith too which may be done apart from the eyes of men..
@@gracealone89 Also read the book of James because your theology is wrong.
That the thief humbled himself in belief doesnt prove you must do works. Humbleness is a part of belief, it was pne singular action....of only belief.
Amen 🙏 brother in our Lord Jesus Christ ✝️ God bless
Good 😊 job explaining the thief on the cross proves faith alone in our Lord Jesus Christ alone on what our Lord Jesus Christ did for us on the cross ✝️ for our sins (The Death, Burial And Resurrection Of Our Lord Jesus Christ) for our salvation (Eternal Life).
if this fails then one calls jesus a liar cause he said the thief would be in paradise that day.......only a fool would think that God
lies but then again when God says he alone keeps and maintains our salvation by his power and faithfulness alone then that should settle any idea of someone losing what they have no control of.......
That no man may boast.... Nuff said.
I feel very sad for Keith Nester. I’ve never heard of him before. So I investigated and just finished listening to his wife’s video on her conversion but I’m not sure what Keith’s reasons are for his conversion, as I’ve not heard his testimony but only heard his wife’s which was given in a Catholic Church and rather engaging I must admit. As I listened to her testimony of her life’s journey with faith in God, it was very evident that she had no grounding in the Gospel of Grace or the Biblical Scriptures. She had come from a Catholic background got engaged with what seems like a Pentecostal church (which is my background too) then went back to Catholicism to follow her husband and got engaged in it too. What is apparent that all this moving back & forth from one type of faith in God to another was all being based upon her feelings and sense of what God was telling her, or ministering to her without any foundation of what God’s Word alone has to say on these matters, to check those feelings and experiences against. A common fault with so many Pentecostal/Charismatic, Christian & non Christian Church goers. If only Keith & his wife looked to and studied the scriptures alone for themselves to help them discern truth from error then they wouldn’t get caught up being deceived by following doctrines of men & demons and following church dogma & practices and being guided by their own feelings & experiences.
By believing in the Lord Jesus, you are saved by the grace of God, now and forever. This salvation is not earned through actions but is a gift received through faith. As believers, we can engage in activities like going to church, reading the Bible, and singing in choirs, not a "must" to earn our place in heaven, but as expressions of our faith and gratitude for God's grace. These activities are not requirements for salvation but are ways to live out our faith by believing, living our lives as what we are.
Even as believers, we still sin daily. If we could stop sinning completely, Jesus' sacrifice would be unnecessary. The Commandments reveal our nature as sinners, highlighting our need for the salvation that only Jesus can provide.
The difference in our faith is obvious. We follow the narrow path of faith in Christ alone. When we are baptized in water, it’s only after we have already become born again. Thankful the Apostle Paul thanked God he did not baptize any of them because he says he was sent to preach the gospel! Why is that? Because it’s only the gospel that saves, not baptism.
I totally agree with this analysis. However, we do NOT know that the thief on the cross was not baptized.
So, you think the people who nailed him to the cross took him and Jesus down from the crosses so that he could be baptized by Jesus? 🤔
@@laurahawley3268 We do not know--we are not told in scripture--whether the thief was baptized prior to being crucified. Do you know something more?
The man on the cross is a perfect picture of faith alone baptism is not salvation. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Step 1: Stop dressing like a hipster, and cut your hair. Step 2: Stop quoting Luther. Step 3: Stop being a heretic. The thief in the cross is the answer to every question about salvation. Grace alone, through faith alone.
The question is how am I saved and why. The Catholics say I need to be a Catholic, religion dose not save me. Jesus dose. It’s not ok saved cuz I’m a Christian, or Jew, or Catholic. I’m saved cuz of Jesus. The thief didn’t become a Christian, or Catholic, or whatever. We are more set on making counter videos and what not. It should not be a “once saved always saved teaching” or a “ we need works to be saved” teaching. It just be solely a Jesus teaching. These different doctrines are off putting and divides us all. Can we not just say “are you saved”. “Yes”. And why. “Jesus”.
Great stuff brother! Lmao at the false preacher dude! What a beta male 😂
Baptism is a spiritual baptism. Jesus implied that it is faith alone in Luke 7:50, alone is not added in Luke 7:50 but He only mentions faith to Martha.
We have to retire the thief on the cross story... says that guy.
I do not wanna say whether or not you have to be baptized with water along with faith because the "gotta be dipped" vs "dont gotta be dipped" argument seem to have some scriptural verses that support what's being said by either side. I kinda lean toward being baptized unless U physically can't but I dont wanna say if you don't believe that U have to be baptized is unsaved or wrong. however I am a better safe than sorry kinda guy. So if unsure and if ur able...go the physical baptism route if possible...this way it isn;t an issue with you.
I'm surprised he thought he had a good point about the other thief.
Faith is the only thing you can do that's not a work.
Could you make a video about eastern orthodoxy? Catholicism seems to me to be clearly false, but the doctrine of Orthodoxy is recapitulation, that God has reconciled all men to him through Jesus Christ but our acceptance of him and participation in the life of the church is what determines how we experience the afterlife
same stuff, it's faith + works.
I had someone give their opinion that baptism was necessary for salvation because Jesus told His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in Matthew 28:19. What is the proper interpretation of this scripture?
We are to preach the Gospel, baptize those that believe and then teach them to “observe all things whatsoever” Christ commanded.
I have hurd that he may have been referring to he that comes to steal kill & destroy.like the one that did so in paradise.was'nt the serpent in paradise in the beginning?
The Catholic Church still displays Jesus Christ on the cross, even though he was buried and after, resurrected. Through their symbology they present a Jesus Christ that is still dead.
Please help me to understand true repentance. I feel utterly hopeless. I don’t know that I can be saved. I thought I was but there are so many gospels out there with different definitions of repentance. I need help!
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“And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is-free and undeserved.”
Romans 11:6 NLT
I’m not sure why individuals like to reject God’s grace in essence. Who wouldn’t love a free gift?
Having faith is not a work. Your faith is from God.
I agree with free grace as it is defined in Scripture. But if we love Jesus and God our Father we will have works of some kind. Yet not for our salvation but out of a desire to serve our Lord. God Bless my brothers and sisters!😁
Read the parable of the sower .
@@LookinUp_ Absolutely correct .
Shows me this devil wants people to ignore the story about the thief on the cross.
The Thief on the cross 4 got to do his spiritual PUSH UPS TO. Kieth shut your mouth and talk like Jesus Christ does TO THOSE WHO BEIEVE IN ME I WILL GIVE THEM EVER PASTING LIFE,
I laughed so hard when he said baptism wasn't established yet 😂 What was the Apostle John doing this whole time?