It looks he is against the "Sola Fide" one of the pillars doctrine from the reformation which is contrary to Catholic believe , but this is not heresy , Heresy is what Martin Luther did adding the word alone to Romans 3.28 so it could match to the doctrine of "sola fide" "By faith alone"
Isn't it strange that the reformers cry "sola fide" but do not believe that faith is necessary as a precondition for one's salvation? They say that only the elect are regenerated (monergistically) and then, only AFTER their regenerative redemption, are they given faith as a gift from God.
I believe in all the Bible. Still, if anything may seem to contradict another thing in The Book, I will always choose the words coming directly from Jesus over anything else. Over James, over Paul etc. So when he says to someone on Judgment day what is in Matt 7.21-23, I can`t see how people can quote from Paul etc in order to "contradict" this. If I am wrong in believing this, then what is lawlessness?
In general i think one should stop calling someone false teachers because of tiny things, and rather spend more energy on the really false teachers like Joel Osteen who says absurd things about things which really matters like claiming that Mormons are Christians, that Jesus is not the only way etc...
@Ravenghost80 Exactly! People want to bash guys like Washer, MacArthur, Sproul, etc for preaching the high calling of the Christian life but they let guys like Joel Osteen and Rob Bell run all over the place...
They are not bashing them for calling people to live holy lives. They are reminding them there is no such thing that your performance is the evidence of your salvation. Many puritans in the past started to doubt their salvation on their deathbed because they trusted their performance to vouch for their salvation.
Part of good Biblical hermeneutics is knowing the definition of the Greek word that is in your text. Now that I've shown you that repentance clearly means ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law (the Bible) read these verses: Matt 3:2, 3:8, 4:17, Mark 1:4, 1:15, 6:12, Luke 3:3, 3:8 5:52, 13:5, 24:47, Acts 3:19, 8:22, 13:24, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20, Rom 2:4, 2 Cor 7:9-10, 12:21, 2 Pet 3:9, Rev 2:5, 3:19, 16:9. Scripture is clear you must turn from your sins...
Demoranville1. Actually the people who Jesus is describing are the ones like you who thought they could contribute something to their salvation. Salvation was accomplished at the cross. John 19:30.
Why you are attacking this man of God, is beyond me! I think that the belief that works can get you into heaven, has to do with you doing GOOD works and therefore getting there, whereas Paul Washer means that a true repented person will "prove" his honest repentance by trying to not do BAD works. A true repented person WILL try to do good works - not because of its reward, but because it is the will of God!
It is in the TRYING not to do BAD works that BAD works increase exponentially. (Rom 7). Trying not to do BAD works is NOT equal to doing GOOD works. Your trying NOT to do BAD works will get you nowhere. It is NOT the evidence of your salvation. Neither is your TRYING to do good works of any value. It too will get you nowhere!
By "trying not to do bad works", I mean staying away from sin (repenting), and to pick up your cross everyday and follow him. If you are one of those who think one can live like the world if one only believes in Jesus, then answer this: Who are the ones Jesus is talking to in Matt.7 when he says that not all who profess him as lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven?
Matt 7 is mainly about false teachers who claim to have lived good (and not bad) lives in the Name of Jesus but deceived many into believing another Gospel, into receiving another spirit and into believing another Jesus. And by the way I'm not someone who thinks he is one of the elect whilst he lights a cigarette as soon as he comes out of church or puts up his feet to indulge in a little innocent beer drinking.
I've noticed that Calvinists, when they use the word "repent" or "repenting," always use it as something that occurs AFTER regeneration and never BEFORE regeneration. WHY? When does the Holy Spirit convict a sinner of sin, righteousness and judgement - before or after regeneration? Can a person be convicted of judgement AFTER regeneration?
Demoranville1. If we aren't saved by works then why do we need the very thing we aren't saved by to evidence that we are saved? That is doubletalk and nonsense to the uttermost. Jesus died to save us. His work on the cross is enough! John 17:4.
@jacksmack77 John 17:4 is Jesus talking to the Father. He is not saying that He accomplished salvation just by dying on the cross. His death on the cross means nothing unless you "repent and believe." Look up the Greek definition of the word repent. It means TURNING from your sin, not just acknowledging it. People who think they don't need to change their behavior in order to be saved will be the people who say "Lord Lord on the day of judgement. (Matt 7:21-23)
"Faith without works is dead." If you aren't living a holy life you are not saved. We aren't saved by our works but our works are the evidence that we are saved. Paul Washer teaches the Biblical Gospel.
@Demoranville1 Please prove Bibilically that one must have good works to prove that his saved?If assurance is based on that than nobody knows if they are saved,How do you know you have enough good works?Are you as confident in your salvation as Paul Washer is?Are you better in works than him?To me that perseverance of the saints is just a lousy spinoff of the REAL TRUTH-ETERNAL SECURITY.
@MrUrosSrb It's not about "knowing if you have enough good works." If you are truly saved you are a "new creation" and your life will show it by the fruits of your actions. James 2:18-26 "Faith without works is dead" is as clear as is gets, but the New Testament is very clear on this matter: Matt 7:24-26, Matt 7:16-23, John 10:26-30, Gal 5:17, 1 John 2:15-17 are just a few passages I would ask you to read. I'm not trying to debate, my hope is that people will see the Biblical truth.
@Demoranville1 Matthew 7:24-26 as far as i see has nothing to do with eternal salvation,Matthew 7:16-23 is talking about false teachers and those people who trusted in their own righteousness,remember how they said they've done many Good works,and prophesied in his name..etc..The Narrow way is Faith Alone in Christ Alone.Infact possibly non of what u cited has to do with salvation at all.As for the Book of James u should read article by Bob Wilkin on it,to see what it really means.God Bless.
@MrUrosSrb The entire Sermon on the Mount is a masterful sermon on what Salvation is. All of the verses I gave are applicable here. One with true faith is a "doer", not just a "hearer."
@Demoranville1 Not at all,the Matthew 7:24-26 as i see is saying that one who does what Jesus said is wise, and the one who doesnt isnt wise.It has nothing to do with salvation because salvation is of faith alone.John 3:16,Ephesians 2:8-10,Acts 16:31,John 6:47,John 5:24,John 1:12,Romans 4:5, and many many more.Faith Alone means Faith Alone.Peace.
@MrUrosSrb I'm not going to argue with you anymore. Your exegesis is wrong here. Faith without works is dead, that is clear throughout the Bible. If we teach people that their works don't need to change when they are saved we are teaching a false Gospel that will give many a false sense of security. A "new creation" is exactly that. A new way of living... "For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
@Demoranville1 My exegesis is wrong?Please...You are the one who is constantly misquoting scripture.Faith without works is a dead faith but it can save,James was refering to physical salvation there and not eternal salvation,all other verses you said were not dealing with eternal life at all.Im sorry that is just the way it is.If we are to look at our works for assurance i guess most of us arent saved.All you Lordship people do is misquote scripture.
@Demoranville1 Not at all,i just think it is not necessary for salvation because salvation is of faith alone as John 3:16,Acts 16:31,Romans 4:5,Ephesians 2:8-10,Titus 3:5,John 5:24,John 6:47,John 1:12 say.
@MrUrosSrb You need to do a systematic theology of what faith actually is. You think that just because John 3:16 says "believe" that's all you have to do. Even the demons believe! (James 2:19) If you have true saving faith your works will show it. Let me ask you this. If someone claims to be saved but they have never had a change in their lifestyle and are still living in blatant sin, do you think they are actually saved?
Let's say that you are a 10% sinner AFTER your regeneration and the other guy who claims to be saved is a 50% or maybe even a 100% sinner. What's the difference between you two? Does God look more favourably on you because you have less sin? You seem to think so because your performance is a whole 40% to 90% better than that of the other guy. Wow! that's just so kosher. Would you like to tell us what saving faith is and when it kicks into action - BEFORE or AFTER regeneration?
@Demoranville1 James 2:19 ''Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.''A lot of people believe in One God but not in Christ alone to save them and Jesus didnt die for demons.
I feel the need to humbly point out... the division in the brotherhood of Christ these days is very disheartening. The truth is works can not be ignored as they are evidence of salvation, but salvation itself is through faith in Christ alone. Perhaps there is confusion about what exactly works are. Everything we do or say is works. If there is no evidence of God in our lives, we need to turn back to Jesus and start again from there. An empty prayer won't save us if we turn away from Jesus.
We can believe that Christ died for our sins and then go on living in the flesh. But that raises the question, if we truly love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, COULD we go on in slavery to sin? If we love God as Jesus tells us to, not only will we obey His commandments, we ARE obeying the greatest commandment... the one on which all the others hang. I agree that Jesus is the only way, but we must not forget that love and obedience are inseparable. God bless you all.
Young friend you need to repent I could cuote so many scriptures where God demands from us to live a holy life one that pleases him. Read the 1st book of John, a book that was written against heresies like the gnogstics who separated matter from spirit, do what thy will since your spirit remains clean lies fron satan. A truly born from the spirit you will desire a life pleasing GOD. It does not mean that you are not going to sin again, you will, but when you do, it will tear you appart NEW LIFE
After reading comments from numerous videos,it is painful to see the way probable believers are talking.Even is God is not pleased with P.Washer teachings,he has probably led more people to Christ than everyone here combined.I am not condoning false prophecy,but if someone came to Christ after hearing Washer's teaching, would they not have a solid foundation?We should all search scripture on our own for the truth that God reveals.I will continue to look into P.Washer.Perhaps I missed something.
how can anyone say that Paul Washer teaches that living a holy life is required in order to be saved? none of us would be saved if that were the case,,,as Christians we've all been saved,,,and none of us were living HOLY LIVES ,,,so how can anyone put this stuff up here ,,,its a straw man and a misrepresentation,,,its called bearing false witness
Paul washer does not teach that you are required to live a holy life in order to be saved,,,he teaches that as a result of being saved that you will bear good fruit,,,when you see his sermons you need to know who he is addressing,,,his saved congregation or lost people can anyone point me toward a channel that debunks lordship salvation and not this straw man,,,I really want to understand the opposite position,,so far I keep running into people who do not even represent the position properly
Yes, Paul Washer's best fruit is his belief that Jesus did not die for everyone but only for the elect. Now, that's why I call GOOD fruit. It is called "maligning God and his cross."
@lessingtom did Jesus die for those going to hell too? are you then saying he failed to save some of the people he intended to? this is what I don't get,,,you know some people are going to hell right? then obviously the people going to heaven are the elect right? so whats wrong with stating the obvious? Jesus died for his sheep,,,those in the book of life,,,GOD already knows whose in it,,,he declared the end fr the beginning so whats the problem?
The notion that Jesus would have been a failure if He died for everyone whilst most people are going to hell, is false. Have you ever read Is. 49:4? Read it and tell me who is speaking there. In any case the Bible clearly states that Jesus died for sin (Is. 53:10). He paid the penalty for sin. Who are sinners? Only the elect? You must be kidding.
@lessingtom maybe you misunderstand what bad fruit is then...we are not saved by our own academic abilities or by our ability to do systematic theology,,,Paul Washer has studied the bible for years and he believes his theology to be correct,,,he is not preaching a heresy he has a difference of opinion regarding what they call a non essential doctrine or (an unclear matter). Being in error is not bad fruit ,,,bad fruit would be deliberate teaching of false doctrine or a heresy.
If Paul Washer's teaching that Jesus did not die for everyone, which is NOT a non essential doctrine, is a false doctrine then he is indeed a heretic and hence the bearer of bad fruit. You don't have to tell me that we are not saved by our academic abilities or our ability to do systematic theology. I already know that. However, the false systematic theology of Calvin seems to be the alpha and omega for all Calvinists because they believe that his systematic theology saves
All i see here is religion. Instead of looking for a man's istake, look for a relationship with GOD!! The scripitures, the word of GOD, is for you to apply to your life. The bible doesnt say. "Well Jesus died on the cross so all you "brothers and sisters " can sit and argue and talk nonsense about each other" IF YOU FIND IT GIVE ME A CALL AND ILL SET UP A DAY SO YOU CAN SHOW ME. dont worry about anyone but yourself. Only you can determine wether you go to Heaven or Hell. ay God find grace in YOU
and r u really saved if your works stink? stop with your nonsense. Ya Mr Washer is out there and needs to add true Love to to do list but if you life does not "grow" (yes it takes time) in righteousness - that stinks ! and so does your life before GOD
Dear 'young baptist', please refer to biblecommenter(.)com regarding Matthew 7:14 to see how many historical Christian commentators view this passage. Paul Washer simply asserts that a Christian will bear fruit in his/her life. If this is hard for you to find in scripture, try 1 John. Men, women and children are saved by faith (not works), but scripture does not indicate that faith is without an outworking (evidence) of God's grace. Blessings to you, brother.
Washer does not believe that man needs to believe in order to be saved. He believes that only the elect are regenerated monergistically and then, AFTER their regeneration, are they granted the gift of faith by God. That's not salvation. That's heresy.
in responce to thebereangirl read rom 3;26-29 is not by works.second james was one of the 12 the 12 were chosen to preach the gospel of the king dom to the hebrew and they have to have faith plus works third our gopel the gentile is the gospel of reconciliation and is by grace alone in faith alone rea 2 tim 2:15
@elak47pr salvation isn't by works, works are proof of salvation. The Galations fell prey to Judaizers, who don't follow the Tanak ( the whole OT) they follow the Talmud/Rabbis traditions, their favorites are circmsn. & Nazarite vows as a condition for salvation, not faith which Hab 2:4 clearly says otherwise. So you say there's 1 gospel for Jews & another for Gentiles? Please site that verse for me. 2Tim 2:15 right back @ you, does it say "worker" in that verse? - that would imply "works"; )
They hunger and thirst after righteousness because they are made alive by the Spirit of God. Because they have a desire after righteousness they will be filled - not as a reward, but as a cause of the new birth which causes them to long after righteousness. There will be varying degrees according as God gives to each, according to maturity, etc. But it will exist in all believers. All struggle with sins, but God will work in them to be purified. It is beautiful and wonderful. God does His work.
Yet, we cannot equate conversation to merely accepting the Bible as some philosophy that has no power to change us. When we are converted we receive a person - the Holy Spirit, who works in us both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13) The sermon on the mount declares some blessed, and so implies some accursed. One of the blessed is, "...who hunger and thirst after righteousness." And what? "For they shall be filled."(Matthew 5:6)
Yes, the Christian has much struggle with sin, and often falls, even into the same sin. I would not say what airmonster2014 said, "if we repent EVERY day for the same sins than we obviously arent truely repenting." If this were true, then we would be perfected very quickly. We are always committing the sin against the greatest commandment, which is why we commit any other. We do not love God as we ought. We repent of this all the time. But this is not to say that we are not made alive.
We do not reach perfection in this life. Yet, the Spirit of God does a perfecting word. The obvious argument of the verse in Galatians is that, just as the Spirit began you, so will He perfect you. Paul is warning them because they are trying to do so by fleshly carnal means, and not looking to Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of their faith. It is for this endeavour of the Galatians to be sanctified by the flesh that Paul writes to them, "I have doubts about you."
I think you've grossly misunderstood Mr Washer's message. Yes, a Christian can sin. Mr Washer himself says that a Christian can fall into grievous sin. He is not being ungracious. All sin is carnality. Nonetheless, look at Galatians 3:3, "Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you not being made perfect by the flesh?" He does not merely say, "Are you being made perfect?" But he questions the legitimacy of the cause, "...by the flesh?"
Why are people saying mr washer is preaching works salvation? He is not people! He is preaching salvation in Christ and as a result of a supernatural act of regeneration, the Christian bears godly fruit.if a person says he is saved and bears no fruit does the bible teach such? Why not interview mr washer and not beat around the bush, and ask him if a man has to work to be saved?works does not cause anyone to regenerated but true regeneration causes men to work and bear godly fruits! Place your
Be fruitful and multiply , is both physical and more importantly Spiritual . When you do GOOD works, You do it for LOVE of your fellow man, For by your own hands can you do NOTHING to save your soul . This comes in your Faith in the Almighty Elohim, and his Son Jesus/ Yeshua/Emmanuel, whom our Father crushed upon the Cross ,and sets at his Right hand . So that those who believe might escape the wrath, that is to come upon the world. Where the Wicked shall BURN for their Wickedness !
also we are sopposed to respect our elders, since your the young baptist i dont think that you're in the right place to say he is just totaly wrong. and yes yes we know that you waant the spot light, but why pursue this man for loop holes when he will get judged by the almighty just like you will for not respecting your elders. and not everybody sins EVERY day. if we repent EVERY day for the same sins than we obviously arent truely repenting.
repentance is when you turn from sin both in your mind and phisically. if you think its wrong to lie and you do it anyways thats not repentance thats sin buddy. and after you have faith alone like washer said than the repentance follows, repentance is the fruit of a beliver. no its not required if you have 30secs to live but it is something that the lord wants you to do. i also think that you are just combing for anything that could have any loopholes because he condones regular baptists.
Repent mean to think Godly and not of the world, to be friend with the world is to be enemy with God, nothing outside of Gods word are sin, so yes repent mean to perpose in your heart to sin no more.
Great video! To all those saying "repent" means to give up your sin...God repents more than man in the Old Testament. God has no sin. Repent is clearly to "changes one mind" - so when Jesus tells us to repent and believe the gospel, it means to change our mind (ie stop trusting anything other Christ to save us) and believe on Jesus Christ.
Paul Washer does not preach a works salvation! He is one of the very few preachers that preach the truth of the gospel! Jesus said we must be born of water & Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. Which means being baptized in water and the Holy Spirit transforming us into a new creature to be Christ like. Somewhere in the New Testament it says we must walk as Jesus did & have holiness to even be in God's presence. Look up The Gospel (Paul Washer) uploaded January 26 2012 by LaneCh.
The maker of this video has no idea what they are talkign about. Washer preaches that your salvation will be obvious due to your works (bearing fruit) not that you are saved by works. Its good that this video has so many dislikes. It is deceptive and incorrect.
Maybe the uploader should focus more resources on reaching the lost for Christ and actually studying the context of ancient Greek than tearing down a fellow believer.
I agree with you.When there are so much to harvest.This baptist person need not waste time in correcting Paul washer,What would the unsaved believe,if we the christians throw stones at each other,,The moral behavior and repeated sinful nature of many church members are connected to this belief that works are not needed and sin is okay if we sin and repent ..a chain behavior pattern,
OK ! you are so taking what he is saying out of context to justify some part of yourself, repent and believe in Jesus Christ so that you may be spared. I pray you accept the truth.
Have you read James 2? v.20..faith w/out works is DEAD. v.18But someone will say, "You have faith, & I have works." Show me your faith w/out your works, & I will show you my faith BY my works. v.22Do you see that faith was WORKING TOGETHER w/ his (Abraham's)works & by works faith was made PERFECT? - God said of Abraham that he obyed His statutes, ordinances & commands; this BEFORE the law of Moses! Thus Abraham's faith was one of WORD & DEED-real faith...please don't have one w/out the other =)
@TheBereangirl I am reminded of the parable of the Traveler, after the parable of the 10 virgins, Who gave one servant 5 talents , one servant 2 talents ,one servant 1 talent according to their abilities. The one with 5 turned it into 10, the one with 2 turned his to 4, but the servant who had 1 buried his, when the traveler came and ask for his money, The servant with 5 gave 10 , the traveler said you have been profitable servants, ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM, But to the one who hid his ....DEPART!
What kind of good works did the man next to Jesus on the cross do other than to believe in Him? Where do we read in the Bible that Abraham obeyed God's statutes, ordinances and commands when they had not yet been given by God? You yourself admitted that Abraham lived before the Law of Moses. How could he have kept those laws. No, God counted to him for righteousness his obedience to leave Ur of the Chaldees to a land he did not know (Heb 11:8). That's it!
@lessingtom pls read Gen 26:5. There's the Spirit of the law & the 'letter' of the law. Abraham, Joseph, & all who love God obey w/out the need of written laws. Those who hate HIm need written laws, & even then they look for loop holes to break it-ie the Pharisees. The thief @ Jesus' rt. hand was saved by his belief in Jesus alone, yet his deed of public confession demonstrated his inner conversion, obviously he didn't have the rest of his life to further demonstrate his faith through deeds. =)
Whatever God commands is Law, whether it is to leave the country of your birth for another or to sacrifice your own son on Moriah. Gen 26: 5 simply means that Abraham obeyed God''s voice; it does not mean that Abraham obeyed a set of rules such as the ten commandments that were later given to Moses. His faith in God saved him and not his holy life subsequent to his salvation. Calvinists like Washer do not believe that faith is a precondition for salvation.
@lessingtom you wrest scripture. Charge, comdmnts, statues, & laws all have different functions under the umbrella of Gods Torah. God didn't need to write them down for Abraham, that's why his faith is accounted as righteousness, he heard, believed & obeyed. They were written down because of the sin of his children after they rejected God for their stupid pagan calf-idol. His laws have always existed & they won't pass away either. It's the curse or PENALTY of the law Jesus bore, which is death.
You are merely reiterating what I said about Abraham being obedient to God's voice and it was counted to him as righteousness. The Law was not given to Israel after their pagan worship of the calf idol. The Law was given whilst they were playing the harlot. The Law was given as "our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith." (Gal 3:24)
@lessingtom Hm, I don't know what to say other than you apparently like to argure for the sake of arguing. I'd get further by talking to a wall really. Have you looked up statues, judgements, commandments in the lexicon? Why does God use these very diff. words if they're the same? Abraham obeyed them before they were written. Playing the harlot & worshiping an idol are the same thing...do you know what justification, sanctification, & salvation mean? Please look them up too, then get back to me.
@lessingtom Oh brother...expressing opinions is fine, arguing in circles is pointless, that is what's happening here. You still haven't looked up:statutes, judgements, & commandments, or what their functions are under the umbrella of the law. Justification, sanctification, & redemption; how do these things work in our salvation? Until you do this "homework" I won't respond to your opinions, its pointless. You won't look or study so don't bother responding I won't answer - so fare thee well =)
One day, it all makes sense. I used to go on these pages and embarass myself by condemning and judging others of the faith. Chastisement from the Holy Spirit was the least enjoyable experience of my life. Recognizing my own cowardice in the past for not telling people things they didn't want to hear can cause some to overcompensate. Jesus IS love, but He is also Holy and seperate from the profane and worldly. Love is the key. Love others and Christ (by faith) and works abound
@irishbear76 Love is the key! Love tells the truth even if it embaresses the recipient of the truth. Love doesn't ignore sin, it exposes & forgives it. I understand the tendency to overcompensate, but that doesn't negate the command to defend the faith especially from those who claim to be Christians, but are ravenous wolves. We're to judge like Bereans not condemn; from w/in and not outside the Church. Jesus was against hypocrites; not the proper use of correction through sound doctrine. =)
I agree with you totally. We are told to be Bereans, and I do not give myself any denominational title but Berean. I agree with you totally and was expounding on what you wrote under guidance as you should understand. I was confessing my sin to a fellow believer because I can spot them instantly now. If more "Christians" would have taken the time to rebuke me, I would not have drifted so far from Him. He had to chastise me personally. NOT PLEASANT =) Faith without works is dead
@irishbear76 1000 pardons, friend! Shame on me 4 being defensive. I too wish I'd been rebuked more, then again I was so arragant & prideful as a "'Word of Faither" I wouldn't have listened, I need more work! It took losing my precious mother to breast cancer to wake me up 2 the truth. I'd be stoned if they heard me say, "'God is so merciful that He made her sick (chastized) w/ cancer (she finally repented of her adultery before He took her home) to save our lives." They wouldn't understand that.
@TheBereangirl Your verses are right, but you should declare the whole counsel of the Scriptures. I agree with James that faith and work should go together in a Christian's life. What he is trying to say is, if you have true faith, it should be seen in your good works, like Abraham. But please note that what saved Abraham here was his faith alone (not his good works) if you remember Ephesians 2:8-9. Abraham's faith was true, so his good works showed. The problem is, the kind of faith one has.
You're so right! If anyone should voucher his salvation on his performance, it would end in a fiasco. If God wanted us to voucher our salvation on our performance He would have wanted us to perform 100% according to his will every second of our lives. Is there anyone, with the exception of Jesus, who is capable of doing that? No! our assurance is based entirely on our faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross and nothing else.
@lessingtom So if I say I have faith in Jesus Christ but I have never turned from my sin I am saved? Let's say I told you thatI am a Christian who is a practicing homosexual. Would you say that I am saved?
I never said that converts to Christ should never turn away from sin. I said that your performance must be 100% if you want to use that as the evidence of your salvation. Why do you make a distinction between a practising and a non-practising homosexual? Are you saying that the non-practising homosexual is saved because he has turned from his sin?
@MrUrosSrb Repentance (Greek: metanoia) is a change of thought to correct a wrong and gain forgiveness from a person who is wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to confession to God, ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law. It typically includes an admission of guilt, a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.
@Demoranville1 Repent only means a change of mind. That's all. I can repent of eating a certain kind of spaghetti sauce. MrURoSrb is correct. Salvation has nothing to do with repenting of any sin. Salvation has to do with repenting of unbelief in sin and unbelief in the Son to forgive that sin. Repenting of sin can take place after salvation as a disciple of Christ. Salvation itself comes from believing in Christ's work on the cross. Rom 10:9-10
Yep! Repentance is to realize that you're a lost sinner who desperately needs a Saviour and to put your trust (faith) in Jesus Christ who has already paid the full price (debt) for all your sins. Calvinists know nothing of this because they believe that the cross automatically saves the elect without them having to believe unto salvation. Faith is given to them as a gift subsequent to their monergistic regeneration. Iow they are zapped into salvation.
Paul wrote: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (Gal 1:8). Calvinism is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is another Gospel. What's more it is based on the doctrines of a murderer, John Calvin. And you order me to stop commenting on Calvinism? Really?
@lessingtom I am referring to what you said, "Calvinists know nothing of this because they believe that the cross automatically saves the elect without them having to believe unto salvation." That is a complete misrepresentation of Calvinism! We believe that that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin which causes us to believe. There is no salvation without belief! You don't have to believe in Calvinism, just don't misrepresent it.
What I said is not a misrepresentation of Calvinism. In fact, RC Sproul, John MacArthur, Paul Washer, James White and Robert Morey believe that man is incapacitated by his total depravity to come to Christ or to believe on him for salvation. They have reiterated again and again in their videos and books that only the elect are sovereignly and monergistically regenerated AFTER which they are given the gift of faith so that they might believe the Gospel. Cart before the horse???
@lessingtom You are correct about those men saying that we are incapacitated to come on our own. Scripture teaches that clearly! None seek after God (Rom 3:11) You are twisting their statements. Reformed theology states that God will convict you of your sin and take out your heart of stone (Eze 36:26) which will cause you to have faith in him. Man is still responsible to put his faith in Christ, he is unable to do this apart from God working in him. (John 6:44)
You should read your entire Bible and not only verses like Rom 3:11. God says in Jer 29:13: "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jer 29:13). Why would He encourage sinners to seek Him with their whole heart when they are unable to come to Him? Rom. 3:11 does not mean that sinners are unable to come to Him. They are unwilling to seek Him with their whole heart. How does the HG convict a dead man of sin?
Of course sinners are unable to put their faith in Christ apart from God working in them. How does He do this. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(Rom 10:17). Your faith does not save you and neither does your confession of sin. God alone saves you but He cannot do it without you having to put your trust in Jesus Christ and his finished work on the cross - IN ORDER TO BE SAVED. Calvinists do not believe this.
@Duck4212 First you need to look up the Greek word for repentance: Repentance (Greek: metanoia) is a change of thought to correct a wrong and gain forgiveness from a person who is wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to confession to God, ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law. It typically includes an admission of guilt, a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense.
@MrUrosSrb This Demoranville1 is a real false works teacher. Talking with people like these is probably a waste of time. I think they're the swine scripture refers to . He never will answer you question asking him to give one scripture to support a works/salvation dependancy.
@Duck4212 Now that I've shown you that repentance clearly means ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law (the Bible) read these verses: Matt 3:2, 3:8, 4:17, Mark 1:4, 1:15, 6:12, Luke 3:3, 3:8 5:52, 13:5, 24:47, Acts 3:19, 8:22, 13:24, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20, Rom 2:4, 2 Cor 7:9-10, 12:21, 2 Pet 3:9, Rev 2:5, 3:19, 16:9. Scripture is clear you must turn from your sins...
@Demoranville1 I studied the word repent extensively and I never drew the conclusion that the verb repent meant ceasing sin. Repent is of the mind, a change of THINKING (about anything). It is not a work of ceasing sin. Repenting in the OT is God changing His mind about punishments or blessings. In the NT repent mostly refers to a non believer simply changing his mind about believing the gospel in order for Christ to save him. Christ saves a man because he believes, not because he ceases to sin
@Duck4212 You are absolutely correct that a man is saved because he believes. This is where your assessment of "lordship salvation" is misguided. If a man has true faith it will show forth by him bearing fruit in his actions. No one who is in Christ keeps on sinning (1 John 3:6), because in Christ there is no sin. No one born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God (1 John 3:9)
And yet John also wrote: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. (1Jn 1:8-10).
@lessingtom You left out the verses that come before that in 1 John! Verses 5-7: "This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
1 Joh verses 5-7 emphasizes our need to confess our sins. If we don't our relationship with Christ is shattered. That's why God says in Is 59:2: "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. (Isa 59:1-2)
@Duck4212 Here's a practical example based on your logic and incorrect definition of the word repent. Let's say I used to beat my wife, but I have now simply "changed my mind" about beating my wife. My thoughts changed about it but I continue to beat my wife anyway. Would you say that I have truly changed my mind? Of course not! True Christians will live a life where they don't cease to sin, but are constantly mortifying their sin through sanctification from the Holy Spirit.
@Demoranville1 Your pre-supposing that I agree with you that repenting for salvation is the same as repenting of sin. It's not. However even after being saved, repenting of a sin doesn't mean that you will be successful at it. How about the addiction of a drug user? He hates drugs but he often falls back into using them. But he is still saved.That's way Jesus had to die for us on the cross without ANY works on our part. Because we couldn't save ourselves even those of us with the best intentions
@lessingtom You are correct about "metanoia." Abhorrence of your past sins means a feeling of extreme loathing or aversion which in turn means a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy. Thank you for proving my point.
I wasn't arguing. I merely proved to you from Scripture that Calvinism is wrong. Why would you want to follow the doctrines of a murderer (John Calvin) when you have the Gospel of Jesus Christ explained to you plain and simple in the Bible.
@lessingtom You're right, because murderers like Calvin, or Paul, or Moses have never been used by God to lead people into right doctrine. Or murderers like you or me, according to Matthew 5
Paul never killed anyone after his salvation. Calvin did so consistently to many who disagreed with him. He was known as the "Protestant Pope" who habitually had many inhabitants of Geneva flogged, imprisoned, banished and burned at the stake. The Catholic Ecyclopedia calls him the Lycurgus of the Reformed Spartan State.
Jesus says: "whosoever is angry with his BROTHER (in the faith) WITHOUT CAUSE (or reason) is in danger of judgement (Mat 5:22). Jesus looked on the hypocritical Pharisees with anger (Mar 3:5) and believers are told to be angry without sinning (Eph 4:26). We have reason enough to become angry when false apostle mislead millions of people into hell.
What would you do when your wife and kids are in danger of being killed by an assailant? You would be a coward if you did not defend them and sometimes it is even necessary to kill your assailant when their lives are at stake. That's exactly what Moses had to do when he saw one of his brothers being beaten by an Egyptian. (Acts 7:24).
Paul received his doctrines directly from Jesus Christ. Calvin's doctrines are not based on either that of Jesus or of Paul or any of the other apostles.
The change of mind relates to a thinking pattern from one that deceives you into believing that you're OK and on your way to heaven because you're a good guy to one of realizing (under the conviction of the HG) that you are not OK but lost and on your way to hell. That's why Jesus qualified the position of those to whom He extended an invitation in Mat 11:28, i.e. all who are heavy laden and weary of their sins. No one can be saved unless he realizes that he is lost.
@lovejustmercy Oy vey! I know what James was saying that's my point. Faith in Jesus saves you, period. Works, as in obeying God's commandments - love God w/ all your heart, soul & strength & your neighbor as your self, is the evidence & proof of your confession of salvation(word & deed). Otherwise you're a lying hypocrite. Grace is the power of God toward us, so we can to do what the Truth demands of us, & He forgives us when we confess our sin. That's real grace. Is that clear enough for you?=I
In the video, you say that no where in Scripture does it tell us that we have to be repentant in our salvation...Actually, Luke 13:3 - Jesus says that very thing. Having said that, when He gives us a new heart, the natural reaction is to have Godly sorrow and repent. It is a result - I think that is what Paul Washer's intention is, if you are saved, it should be pretty obvious. If you are continuing to live like the devil and have no sorrow - you are probably not saved...
No wonder we see man baptist or lets say "many christian" living like hell and thinking they save... YOU ARE WRONG MY FRIEND.... I've preached to many people "drinking, smoking, living in fornication" but yet, they think they are saved.... THEY DON'T KNOW GOD
They know a god preached by many preachers of all denomitations but that's not the God revealed in the Scriptures.
Clearly, by this video, your heart has not repented of sins, but instead you claim one need not repent. Jesus said that people were to repent and believe. Paul said the same. I guess your stance is more carnal and sinful than biblical. If one does not turn from sin, then one has not believed. I do believe you are the one who needs to repent.
The Lord has given the Church the best Of Spiritual weapons and Spiriyual armor that The Cross could purchase: It is a sad commentary on those believers that spend most of their time shining their own armoror fighting amongst themselves.
@theezekielproject1 W/in the flock there're ravenous wolves, like both Jesus & Paul warned us, they're sent to devour. So, we must defend the faith against these disguised "sheep". We don't know who they are until they speak; revealing their evil growling hearts, selling us their bad fruit (bad doctrine) like the "exposing Baptist" here. Satan has no honor, he plays both ends of the field to bring his purpose filled doom. What's more spiritual than snd doctrn/Scripture to reveal a lying wolf?
So Daniel already had a relation with the Lord,he already communicated with the Lord,he already believed in Him and trusted in Him,he already was His servant and withnessed His miracles,and he most proberly already had confessed sins in his live,
yet somehow,for some strange reason,he felt the need to confess his sins later on.
dude go and find something else to do! you can't go against scripture! let the guy preach and teach! tell me what have you done on behalf of those in need of salvation!
and I'm not baptist, Im pentecostal, he is one of the few who still preaching the real gospel! and say whatever you want!
At the 2:51 mark, you claim that Washer twists Matthew 7 around saying Jesus only referred to false prophets and bad fruit, but John 15 makes it clear that all believers are to bear good fruit. So there was no twisting of Scripture around. You have to take things as a whole, and taking a few statements Washer made w/o comparing them to others he made is akin to taking Bible verses out of context.
Washer in no way teaches 'works salvation', and if you listen to other sermons of his you'd see.
you asked: --Where in the Bible does it say we need to repent of our sins to be saved?--
see Luke 13:3-5, Acts 2:38, 3:19, 8:22, to name a few.
Brother, I believe you have greatly misunderstood what Washer is saying. I've listened to many of his sermons and he says that continuing in the faith is evidence of what has already taken place by the Holy Spirit, which is salvation.
I think brother that you should listen very careful the words that Paul Washer uses in his preaching about that Jesus is that narrow way, it is more in the context of that christian life is hard and full of endurance, it's not an easy life like the one we're living, so he wants to make contrats, so before making a whole video, about something really different you should listen the whole preaching and what's about
@MadZerine7 I think this is more controversy rather than trying to help to understand salvation... if you don't keep praying for the gracious hand of God to be on you, you'll easily fall, no matter if you're a born-again, salvation, it's something you can lose~ so stop pointing out and judging because clearly he is not a false teacher
Wow, your teaching is the dangerous one. Your teaching is the old "I remember when my child asked the Lord to come into his heart at 9 years old". Never giving any signs of righteousness or holiness in their life. Just basing their salvation on that one experience. Read Paul's writings...his writings are full of the word "if" 1st Cor 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
EXCUSE ME YOUNGBAPTIST...but are you saying in a smart alec way that Billy Graham...is a LIAR, OR A FALSE TEACHER...i see you used ...Billy balaam?.........because if you ARE..you MUST BE ON DRUGS...............NO PREACHER ANYWHERE..EVER..HAS GIVEN MORE TO THE KINGDOM, OR PREACHED A SIMPLE BASIC COME TO THE CROSS MESSAGE LIKE HIM..NEVER ONE WORD OF BAD PRESS..IF YOU ARE TRYIN' TO SAY THAT THE REV. GRAHAM...IS WRONG...... SOMEONE SHOULD SLAP YOU SILLY...HOW DARE YOU?
You people are so worried about who is saying this or that , you are forgeting about how many people have been saved , have changed their lives, by the words of God coming out of the mouth of this man .
Churches are made for people and by people , and even if you want the more you study and try to practice , you´ll always forget something .
God bless Paul Washer and continue to give him strength to do His work while people sit in front of the computer to murmur .
although it`s true that our works on its own will never bring salvation. is it our faith in the Messiah which will revive our soul too works. paul Washer is a inspirational preacher and the One Truth lays in the Messiah Who lives forever more. Amen!
faith without works is dead so in that way works come alongside salvation so in that way salvation should have works. The early preaching of repent and be baptized everyone of you is a call to action.
It looks he is against the "Sola Fide" one of the pillars doctrine from the reformation which is contrary to Catholic believe , but this is not heresy , Heresy is what Martin Luther did adding the word alone to Romans 3.28 so it could match to the doctrine of "sola fide" "By faith alone"
jarochotx 1 day ago
@jarochotx
Isn't it strange that the reformers cry "sola fide" but do not believe that faith is necessary as a precondition for one's salvation? They say that only the elect are regenerated (monergistically) and then, only AFTER their regenerative redemption, are they given faith as a gift from God.
lessingtom 5 hours ago
Paul Washer is a man of God, unhappy he had never been in my country
ferreirar125 2 days ago
first time I heard the guy I turned him off. Grace is a beautiful thing
BoloBeachBall 3 days ago
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I believe in all the Bible. Still, if anything may seem to contradict another thing in The Book, I will always choose the words coming directly from Jesus over anything else. Over James, over Paul etc. So when he says to someone on Judgment day what is in Matt 7.21-23, I can`t see how people can quote from Paul etc in order to "contradict" this. If I am wrong in believing this, then what is lawlessness?
Ravenghost80 3 days ago
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Ravenghost80 3 days ago
Good true video
Duck4212 4 days ago
In general i think one should stop calling someone false teachers because of tiny things, and rather spend more energy on the really false teachers like Joel Osteen who says absurd things about things which really matters like claiming that Mormons are Christians, that Jesus is not the only way etc...
Ravenghost80 4 days ago
@Ravenghost80 Exactly! People want to bash guys like Washer, MacArthur, Sproul, etc for preaching the high calling of the Christian life but they let guys like Joel Osteen and Rob Bell run all over the place...
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@Demoranville1
They are not bashing them for calling people to live holy lives. They are reminding them there is no such thing that your performance is the evidence of your salvation. Many puritans in the past started to doubt their salvation on their deathbed because they trusted their performance to vouch for their salvation.
lessingtom 4 days ago
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:48
thethikboy 4 days ago
Part of good Biblical hermeneutics is knowing the definition of the Greek word that is in your text. Now that I've shown you that repentance clearly means ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law (the Bible) read these verses: Matt 3:2, 3:8, 4:17, Mark 1:4, 1:15, 6:12, Luke 3:3, 3:8 5:52, 13:5, 24:47, Acts 3:19, 8:22, 13:24, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20, Rom 2:4, 2 Cor 7:9-10, 12:21, 2 Pet 3:9, Rev 2:5, 3:19, 16:9. Scripture is clear you must turn from your sins...
Demoranville1 4 days ago
Demoranville1. Actually the people who Jesus is describing are the ones like you who thought they could contribute something to their salvation. Salvation was accomplished at the cross. John 19:30.
jacksmack77 5 days ago
Why you are attacking this man of God, is beyond me! I think that the belief that works can get you into heaven, has to do with you doing GOOD works and therefore getting there, whereas Paul Washer means that a true repented person will "prove" his honest repentance by trying to not do BAD works. A true repented person WILL try to do good works - not because of its reward, but because it is the will of God!
Ravenghost80 5 days ago
@Ravenghost80
It is in the TRYING not to do BAD works that BAD works increase exponentially. (Rom 7). Trying not to do BAD works is NOT equal to doing GOOD works. Your trying NOT to do BAD works will get you nowhere. It is NOT the evidence of your salvation. Neither is your TRYING to do good works of any value. It too will get you nowhere!
lessingtom 5 days ago
@lessingtom
By "trying not to do bad works", I mean staying away from sin (repenting), and to pick up your cross everyday and follow him. If you are one of those who think one can live like the world if one only believes in Jesus, then answer this: Who are the ones Jesus is talking to in Matt.7 when he says that not all who profess him as lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven?
Ravenghost80 5 days ago
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lessingtom 5 days ago
@Ravenghost80
Matt 7 is mainly about false teachers who claim to have lived good (and not bad) lives in the Name of Jesus but deceived many into believing another Gospel, into receiving another spirit and into believing another Jesus. And by the way I'm not someone who thinks he is one of the elect whilst he lights a cigarette as soon as he comes out of church or puts up his feet to indulge in a little innocent beer drinking.
lessingtom 5 days ago
@Ravenghost80
I've noticed that Calvinists, when they use the word "repent" or "repenting," always use it as something that occurs AFTER regeneration and never BEFORE regeneration. WHY? When does the Holy Spirit convict a sinner of sin, righteousness and judgement - before or after regeneration? Can a person be convicted of judgement AFTER regeneration?
lessingtom 4 days ago
@lessingtom
Why are you telling me this. Wrong adress? Meant for another user?
Ravenghost80 4 days ago
Demoranville1. If we aren't saved by works then why do we need the very thing we aren't saved by to evidence that we are saved? That is doubletalk and nonsense to the uttermost. Jesus died to save us. His work on the cross is enough! John 17:4.
jacksmack77 5 days ago
@jacksmack77 John 17:4 is Jesus talking to the Father. He is not saying that He accomplished salvation just by dying on the cross. His death on the cross means nothing unless you "repent and believe." Look up the Greek definition of the word repent. It means TURNING from your sin, not just acknowledging it. People who think they don't need to change their behavior in order to be saved will be the people who say "Lord Lord on the day of judgement. (Matt 7:21-23)
Demoranville1 5 days ago
i wish all these "exposing" videos would include some audio/video proof of these people saying these things...
geoffstore 6 days ago
"Faith without works is dead." If you aren't living a holy life you are not saved. We aren't saved by our works but our works are the evidence that we are saved. Paul Washer teaches the Biblical Gospel.
Demoranville1 1 week ago
@Demoranville1 Please prove Bibilically that one must have good works to prove that his saved?If assurance is based on that than nobody knows if they are saved,How do you know you have enough good works?Are you as confident in your salvation as Paul Washer is?Are you better in works than him?To me that perseverance of the saints is just a lousy spinoff of the REAL TRUTH-ETERNAL SECURITY.
MrUrosSrb 1 week ago
@MrUrosSrb It's not about "knowing if you have enough good works." If you are truly saved you are a "new creation" and your life will show it by the fruits of your actions. James 2:18-26 "Faith without works is dead" is as clear as is gets, but the New Testament is very clear on this matter: Matt 7:24-26, Matt 7:16-23, John 10:26-30, Gal 5:17, 1 John 2:15-17 are just a few passages I would ask you to read. I'm not trying to debate, my hope is that people will see the Biblical truth.
Demoranville1 1 week ago
@Demoranville1 Matthew 7:24-26 as far as i see has nothing to do with eternal salvation,Matthew 7:16-23 is talking about false teachers and those people who trusted in their own righteousness,remember how they said they've done many Good works,and prophesied in his name..etc..The Narrow way is Faith Alone in Christ Alone.Infact possibly non of what u cited has to do with salvation at all.As for the Book of James u should read article by Bob Wilkin on it,to see what it really means.God Bless.
MrUrosSrb 1 week ago
@MrUrosSrb The entire Sermon on the Mount is a masterful sermon on what Salvation is. All of the verses I gave are applicable here. One with true faith is a "doer", not just a "hearer."
Demoranville1 1 week ago
@Demoranville1 Not at all,the Matthew 7:24-26 as i see is saying that one who does what Jesus said is wise, and the one who doesnt isnt wise.It has nothing to do with salvation because salvation is of faith alone.John 3:16,Ephesians 2:8-10,Acts 16:31,John 6:47,John 5:24,John 1:12,Romans 4:5, and many many more.Faith Alone means Faith Alone.Peace.
MrUrosSrb 1 week ago
@MrUrosSrb I'm not going to argue with you anymore. Your exegesis is wrong here. Faith without works is dead, that is clear throughout the Bible. If we teach people that their works don't need to change when they are saved we are teaching a false Gospel that will give many a false sense of security. A "new creation" is exactly that. A new way of living... "For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
Demoranville1 1 week ago
@Demoranville1 My exegesis is wrong?Please...You are the one who is constantly misquoting scripture.Faith without works is a dead faith but it can save,James was refering to physical salvation there and not eternal salvation,all other verses you said were not dealing with eternal life at all.Im sorry that is just the way it is.If we are to look at our works for assurance i guess most of us arent saved.All you Lordship people do is misquote scripture.
MrUrosSrb 1 week ago
@MrUrosSrb So you think making Jesus the Lord of your life is a bad idea that is in conflict with Scripture?
Demoranville1 5 days ago
@Demoranville1 Not at all,i just think it is not necessary for salvation because salvation is of faith alone as John 3:16,Acts 16:31,Romans 4:5,Ephesians 2:8-10,Titus 3:5,John 5:24,John 6:47,John 1:12 say.
MrUrosSrb 5 days ago
@MrUrosSrb You need to do a systematic theology of what faith actually is. You think that just because John 3:16 says "believe" that's all you have to do. Even the demons believe! (James 2:19) If you have true saving faith your works will show it. Let me ask you this. If someone claims to be saved but they have never had a change in their lifestyle and are still living in blatant sin, do you think they are actually saved?
Demoranville1 5 days ago
@Demoranville1
Let's say that you are a 10% sinner AFTER your regeneration and the other guy who claims to be saved is a 50% or maybe even a 100% sinner. What's the difference between you two? Does God look more favourably on you because you have less sin? You seem to think so because your performance is a whole 40% to 90% better than that of the other guy. Wow! that's just so kosher. Would you like to tell us what saving faith is and when it kicks into action - BEFORE or AFTER regeneration?
lessingtom 4 days ago
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MrUrosSrb 4 days ago
@Demoranville1 James 2:19 ''Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.''A lot of people believe in One God but not in Christ alone to save them and Jesus didnt die for demons.
MrUrosSrb 4 days ago
I feel the need to humbly point out... the division in the brotherhood of Christ these days is very disheartening. The truth is works can not be ignored as they are evidence of salvation, but salvation itself is through faith in Christ alone. Perhaps there is confusion about what exactly works are. Everything we do or say is works. If there is no evidence of God in our lives, we need to turn back to Jesus and start again from there. An empty prayer won't save us if we turn away from Jesus.
cdklassen2 1 week ago
@cdklassen2 Amen, very well said!
Demoranville1 1 week ago
We can believe that Christ died for our sins and then go on living in the flesh. But that raises the question, if we truly love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, COULD we go on in slavery to sin? If we love God as Jesus tells us to, not only will we obey His commandments, we ARE obeying the greatest commandment... the one on which all the others hang. I agree that Jesus is the only way, but we must not forget that love and obedience are inseparable. God bless you all.
cdklassen2 1 week ago
washer never asserted what this video says he does.
KBalagia 2 weeks ago
Young friend you need to repent I could cuote so many scriptures where God demands from us to live a holy life one that pleases him. Read the 1st book of John, a book that was written against heresies like the gnogstics who separated matter from spirit, do what thy will since your spirit remains clean lies fron satan. A truly born from the spirit you will desire a life pleasing GOD. It does not mean that you are not going to sin again, you will, but when you do, it will tear you appart NEW LIFE
josesave1 2 weeks ago
After reading comments from numerous videos,it is painful to see the way probable believers are talking.Even is God is not pleased with P.Washer teachings,he has probably led more people to Christ than everyone here combined.I am not condoning false prophecy,but if someone came to Christ after hearing Washer's teaching, would they not have a solid foundation?We should all search scripture on our own for the truth that God reveals.I will continue to look into P.Washer.Perhaps I missed something.
intomeic 2 weeks ago
how can anyone say that Paul Washer teaches that living a holy life is required in order to be saved? none of us would be saved if that were the case,,,as Christians we've all been saved,,,and none of us were living HOLY LIVES ,,,so how can anyone put this stuff up here ,,,its a straw man and a misrepresentation,,,its called bearing false witness
FinalCountdown2Jesus 2 weeks ago
Paul washer does not teach that you are required to live a holy life in order to be saved,,,he teaches that as a result of being saved that you will bear good fruit,,,when you see his sermons you need to know who he is addressing,,,his saved congregation or lost people can anyone point me toward a channel that debunks lordship salvation and not this straw man,,,I really want to understand the opposite position,,so far I keep running into people who do not even represent the position properly
FinalCountdown2Jesus 2 weeks ago
@FinalCountdown2Jesus
Yes, Paul Washer's best fruit is his belief that Jesus did not die for everyone but only for the elect. Now, that's why I call GOOD fruit. It is called "maligning God and his cross."
lessingtom 2 weeks ago
@lessingtom did Jesus die for those going to hell too? are you then saying he failed to save some of the people he intended to? this is what I don't get,,,you know some people are going to hell right? then obviously the people going to heaven are the elect right? so whats wrong with stating the obvious? Jesus died for his sheep,,,those in the book of life,,,GOD already knows whose in it,,,he declared the end fr the beginning so whats the problem?
FinalCountdown2Jesus 1 week ago
@FinalCountdown2Jesus
The notion that Jesus would have been a failure if He died for everyone whilst most people are going to hell, is false. Have you ever read Is. 49:4? Read it and tell me who is speaking there. In any case the Bible clearly states that Jesus died for sin (Is. 53:10). He paid the penalty for sin. Who are sinners? Only the elect? You must be kidding.
lessingtom 1 week ago
@lessingtom maybe you misunderstand what bad fruit is then...we are not saved by our own academic abilities or by our ability to do systematic theology,,,Paul Washer has studied the bible for years and he believes his theology to be correct,,,he is not preaching a heresy he has a difference of opinion regarding what they call a non essential doctrine or (an unclear matter). Being in error is not bad fruit ,,,bad fruit would be deliberate teaching of false doctrine or a heresy.
FinalCountdown2Jesus 1 week ago
@FinalCountdown2Jesus
If Paul Washer's teaching that Jesus did not die for everyone, which is NOT a non essential doctrine, is a false doctrine then he is indeed a heretic and hence the bearer of bad fruit. You don't have to tell me that we are not saved by our academic abilities or our ability to do systematic theology. I already know that. However, the false systematic theology of Calvin seems to be the alpha and omega for all Calvinists because they believe that his systematic theology saves
lessingtom 1 week ago
All i see here is religion. Instead of looking for a man's istake, look for a relationship with GOD!! The scripitures, the word of GOD, is for you to apply to your life. The bible doesnt say. "Well Jesus died on the cross so all you "brothers and sisters " can sit and argue and talk nonsense about each other" IF YOU FIND IT GIVE ME A CALL AND ILL SET UP A DAY SO YOU CAN SHOW ME. dont worry about anyone but yourself. Only you can determine wether you go to Heaven or Hell. ay God find grace in YOU
LokiMusicMan1 2 weeks ago
@LokiMusicMan1 . . . for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. (1Co 11:19)
lessingtom 2 weeks ago
and r u really saved if your works stink? stop with your nonsense. Ya Mr Washer is out there and needs to add true Love to to do list but if you life does not "grow" (yes it takes time) in righteousness - that stinks ! and so does your life before GOD
mreloo 2 weeks ago
Dear 'young baptist', please refer to biblecommenter(.)com regarding Matthew 7:14 to see how many historical Christian commentators view this passage. Paul Washer simply asserts that a Christian will bear fruit in his/her life. If this is hard for you to find in scripture, try 1 John. Men, women and children are saved by faith (not works), but scripture does not indicate that faith is without an outworking (evidence) of God's grace. Blessings to you, brother.
willieruf 3 weeks ago
@willieruf
Washer does not believe that man needs to believe in order to be saved. He believes that only the elect are regenerated monergistically and then, AFTER their regeneration, are they granted the gift of faith by God. That's not salvation. That's heresy.
lessingtom 2 weeks ago
The snakes are slithering all over aech other these days. I'll be glad when all these hell hounds are gone.
deadlydavem 3 weeks ago
This young baptist is not baptist at all.
AnotherSlaveOfChrist 3 weeks ago
in responce to thebereangirl read rom 3;26-29 is not by works.second james was one of the 12 the 12 were chosen to preach the gospel of the king dom to the hebrew and they have to have faith plus works third our gopel the gentile is the gospel of reconciliation and is by grace alone in faith alone rea 2 tim 2:15
elak47pr 3 weeks ago
@elak47pr salvation isn't by works, works are proof of salvation. The Galations fell prey to Judaizers, who don't follow the Tanak ( the whole OT) they follow the Talmud/Rabbis traditions, their favorites are circmsn. & Nazarite vows as a condition for salvation, not faith which Hab 2:4 clearly says otherwise. So you say there's 1 gospel for Jews & another for Gentiles? Please site that verse for me. 2Tim 2:15 right back @ you, does it say "worker" in that verse? - that would imply "works"; )
TheBereangirl 5 days ago
They hunger and thirst after righteousness because they are made alive by the Spirit of God. Because they have a desire after righteousness they will be filled - not as a reward, but as a cause of the new birth which causes them to long after righteousness. There will be varying degrees according as God gives to each, according to maturity, etc. But it will exist in all believers. All struggle with sins, but God will work in them to be purified. It is beautiful and wonderful. God does His work.
JonathanMartinovici 3 weeks ago
Yet, we cannot equate conversation to merely accepting the Bible as some philosophy that has no power to change us. When we are converted we receive a person - the Holy Spirit, who works in us both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13) The sermon on the mount declares some blessed, and so implies some accursed. One of the blessed is, "...who hunger and thirst after righteousness." And what? "For they shall be filled."(Matthew 5:6)
JonathanMartinovici 3 weeks ago
Yes, the Christian has much struggle with sin, and often falls, even into the same sin. I would not say what airmonster2014 said, "if we repent EVERY day for the same sins than we obviously arent truely repenting." If this were true, then we would be perfected very quickly. We are always committing the sin against the greatest commandment, which is why we commit any other. We do not love God as we ought. We repent of this all the time. But this is not to say that we are not made alive.
JonathanMartinovici 3 weeks ago
We do not reach perfection in this life. Yet, the Spirit of God does a perfecting word. The obvious argument of the verse in Galatians is that, just as the Spirit began you, so will He perfect you. Paul is warning them because they are trying to do so by fleshly carnal means, and not looking to Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of their faith. It is for this endeavour of the Galatians to be sanctified by the flesh that Paul writes to them, "I have doubts about you."
JonathanMartinovici 3 weeks ago
I think you've grossly misunderstood Mr Washer's message. Yes, a Christian can sin. Mr Washer himself says that a Christian can fall into grievous sin. He is not being ungracious. All sin is carnality. Nonetheless, look at Galatians 3:3, "Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you not being made perfect by the flesh?" He does not merely say, "Are you being made perfect?" But he questions the legitimacy of the cause, "...by the flesh?"
JonathanMartinovici 3 weeks ago
Why are people saying mr washer is preaching works salvation? He is not people! He is preaching salvation in Christ and as a result of a supernatural act of regeneration, the Christian bears godly fruit.if a person says he is saved and bears no fruit does the bible teach such? Why not interview mr washer and not beat around the bush, and ask him if a man has to work to be saved?works does not cause anyone to regenerated but true regeneration causes men to work and bear godly fruits! Place your
Jawbreaker424 3 weeks ago
Be fruitful and multiply , is both physical and more importantly Spiritual . When you do GOOD works, You do it for LOVE of your fellow man, For by your own hands can you do NOTHING to save your soul . This comes in your Faith in the Almighty Elohim, and his Son Jesus/ Yeshua/Emmanuel, whom our Father crushed upon the Cross ,and sets at his Right hand . So that those who believe might escape the wrath, that is to come upon the world. Where the Wicked shall BURN for their Wickedness !
DefendYourRights1 3 weeks ago
also we are sopposed to respect our elders, since your the young baptist i dont think that you're in the right place to say he is just totaly wrong. and yes yes we know that you waant the spot light, but why pursue this man for loop holes when he will get judged by the almighty just like you will for not respecting your elders. and not everybody sins EVERY day. if we repent EVERY day for the same sins than we obviously arent truely repenting.
airmonster2014 3 weeks ago
repentance is when you turn from sin both in your mind and phisically. if you think its wrong to lie and you do it anyways thats not repentance thats sin buddy. and after you have faith alone like washer said than the repentance follows, repentance is the fruit of a beliver. no its not required if you have 30secs to live but it is something that the lord wants you to do. i also think that you are just combing for anything that could have any loopholes because he condones regular baptists.
airmonster2014 3 weeks ago
Anthing outside is sin, sry.
classiq876 3 weeks ago
Repent mean to think Godly and not of the world, to be friend with the world is to be enemy with God, nothing outside of Gods word are sin, so yes repent mean to perpose in your heart to sin no more.
classiq876 3 weeks ago
Great video! To all those saying "repent" means to give up your sin...God repents more than man in the Old Testament. God has no sin. Repent is clearly to "changes one mind" - so when Jesus tells us to repent and believe the gospel, it means to change our mind (ie stop trusting anything other Christ to save us) and believe on Jesus Christ.
krypto87 4 weeks ago
Paul Washer does not preach a works salvation! He is one of the very few preachers that preach the truth of the gospel! Jesus said we must be born of water & Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. Which means being baptized in water and the Holy Spirit transforming us into a new creature to be Christ like. Somewhere in the New Testament it says we must walk as Jesus did & have holiness to even be in God's presence. Look up The Gospel (Paul Washer) uploaded January 26 2012 by LaneCh.
TamaraIsHost 4 weeks ago
The maker of this video has no idea what they are talkign about. Washer preaches that your salvation will be obvious due to your works (bearing fruit) not that you are saved by works. Its good that this video has so many dislikes. It is deceptive and incorrect.
iminsearchofthetruth 1 month ago
Sigh... Read your Bible. This is sad...
michaelmannucci 1 month ago
@YoungBaptist07: I'm not a fan of Paul Washer... but... what you are trying to "expose" is just exposing yourself... not Paul Washer... be careful
ivankadosh 1 month ago
Maybe the uploader should focus more resources on reaching the lost for Christ and actually studying the context of ancient Greek than tearing down a fellow believer.
GunterMusic6909 1 month ago 7
@GunterMusic6909
I agree with you.When there are so much to harvest.This baptist person need not waste time in correcting Paul washer,What would the unsaved believe,if we the christians throw stones at each other,,The moral behavior and repeated sinful nature of many church members are connected to this belief that works are not needed and sin is okay if we sin and repent ..a chain behavior pattern,
SuperAbebaby 1 week ago
OK ! you are so taking what he is saying out of context to justify some part of yourself, repent and believe in Jesus Christ so that you may be spared. I pray you accept the truth.
atvwes 1 month ago
Have you read James 2? v.20..faith w/out works is DEAD. v.18But someone will say, "You have faith, & I have works." Show me your faith w/out your works, & I will show you my faith BY my works. v.22Do you see that faith was WORKING TOGETHER w/ his (Abraham's)works & by works faith was made PERFECT? - God said of Abraham that he obyed His statutes, ordinances & commands; this BEFORE the law of Moses! Thus Abraham's faith was one of WORD & DEED-real faith...please don't have one w/out the other =)
TheBereangirl 1 month ago 7
@TheBereangirl I am reminded of the parable of the Traveler, after the parable of the 10 virgins, Who gave one servant 5 talents , one servant 2 talents ,one servant 1 talent according to their abilities. The one with 5 turned it into 10, the one with 2 turned his to 4, but the servant who had 1 buried his, when the traveler came and ask for his money, The servant with 5 gave 10 , the traveler said you have been profitable servants, ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM, But to the one who hid his ....DEPART!
DefendYourRights1 3 weeks ago
@TheBereangirl
What kind of good works did the man next to Jesus on the cross do other than to believe in Him? Where do we read in the Bible that Abraham obeyed God's statutes, ordinances and commands when they had not yet been given by God? You yourself admitted that Abraham lived before the Law of Moses. How could he have kept those laws. No, God counted to him for righteousness his obedience to leave Ur of the Chaldees to a land he did not know (Heb 11:8). That's it!
lessingtom 2 weeks ago
@lessingtom pls read Gen 26:5. There's the Spirit of the law & the 'letter' of the law. Abraham, Joseph, & all who love God obey w/out the need of written laws. Those who hate HIm need written laws, & even then they look for loop holes to break it-ie the Pharisees. The thief @ Jesus' rt. hand was saved by his belief in Jesus alone, yet his deed of public confession demonstrated his inner conversion, obviously he didn't have the rest of his life to further demonstrate his faith through deeds. =)
TheBereangirl 2 weeks ago
@TheBereangirl
Whatever God commands is Law, whether it is to leave the country of your birth for another or to sacrifice your own son on Moriah. Gen 26: 5 simply means that Abraham obeyed God''s voice; it does not mean that Abraham obeyed a set of rules such as the ten commandments that were later given to Moses. His faith in God saved him and not his holy life subsequent to his salvation. Calvinists like Washer do not believe that faith is a precondition for salvation.
lessingtom 2 weeks ago
@lessingtom you wrest scripture. Charge, comdmnts, statues, & laws all have different functions under the umbrella of Gods Torah. God didn't need to write them down for Abraham, that's why his faith is accounted as righteousness, he heard, believed & obeyed. They were written down because of the sin of his children after they rejected God for their stupid pagan calf-idol. His laws have always existed & they won't pass away either. It's the curse or PENALTY of the law Jesus bore, which is death.
TheBereangirl 1 week ago
@TheBereangirl
You are merely reiterating what I said about Abraham being obedient to God's voice and it was counted to him as righteousness. The Law was not given to Israel after their pagan worship of the calf idol. The Law was given whilst they were playing the harlot. The Law was given as "our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith." (Gal 3:24)
lessingtom 1 week ago
@lessingtom Hm, I don't know what to say other than you apparently like to argure for the sake of arguing. I'd get further by talking to a wall really. Have you looked up statues, judgements, commandments in the lexicon? Why does God use these very diff. words if they're the same? Abraham obeyed them before they were written. Playing the harlot & worshiping an idol are the same thing...do you know what justification, sanctification, & salvation mean? Please look them up too, then get back to me.
TheBereangirl 5 days ago
@TheBereangirl
You seem to think you can voice your opinions and that's OK but when I do it it's being argumentative?
lessingtom 5 days ago
@lessingtom Oh brother...expressing opinions is fine, arguing in circles is pointless, that is what's happening here. You still haven't looked up:statutes, judgements, & commandments, or what their functions are under the umbrella of the law. Justification, sanctification, & redemption; how do these things work in our salvation? Until you do this "homework" I won't respond to your opinions, its pointless. You won't look or study so don't bother responding I won't answer - so fare thee well =)
TheBereangirl 4 days ago
@TheBereangirl
One day, it all makes sense. I used to go on these pages and embarass myself by condemning and judging others of the faith. Chastisement from the Holy Spirit was the least enjoyable experience of my life. Recognizing my own cowardice in the past for not telling people things they didn't want to hear can cause some to overcompensate. Jesus IS love, but He is also Holy and seperate from the profane and worldly. Love is the key. Love others and Christ (by faith) and works abound
irishbear76 1 week ago
@irishbear76 Love is the key! Love tells the truth even if it embaresses the recipient of the truth. Love doesn't ignore sin, it exposes & forgives it. I understand the tendency to overcompensate, but that doesn't negate the command to defend the faith especially from those who claim to be Christians, but are ravenous wolves. We're to judge like Bereans not condemn; from w/in and not outside the Church. Jesus was against hypocrites; not the proper use of correction through sound doctrine. =)
TheBereangirl 1 week ago
@TheBereangirl
I agree with you totally. We are told to be Bereans, and I do not give myself any denominational title but Berean. I agree with you totally and was expounding on what you wrote under guidance as you should understand. I was confessing my sin to a fellow believer because I can spot them instantly now. If more "Christians" would have taken the time to rebuke me, I would not have drifted so far from Him. He had to chastise me personally. NOT PLEASANT =) Faith without works is dead
irishbear76 1 week ago
@irishbear76 1000 pardons, friend! Shame on me 4 being defensive. I too wish I'd been rebuked more, then again I was so arragant & prideful as a "'Word of Faither" I wouldn't have listened, I need more work! It took losing my precious mother to breast cancer to wake me up 2 the truth. I'd be stoned if they heard me say, "'God is so merciful that He made her sick (chastized) w/ cancer (she finally repented of her adultery before He took her home) to save our lives." They wouldn't understand that.
TheBereangirl 5 days ago
@TheBereangirl Your verses are right, but you should declare the whole counsel of the Scriptures. I agree with James that faith and work should go together in a Christian's life. What he is trying to say is, if you have true faith, it should be seen in your good works, like Abraham. But please note that what saved Abraham here was his faith alone (not his good works) if you remember Ephesians 2:8-9. Abraham's faith was true, so his good works showed. The problem is, the kind of faith one has.
lovejustmercy 5 days ago
@lovejustmercy
You're so right! If anyone should voucher his salvation on his performance, it would end in a fiasco. If God wanted us to voucher our salvation on our performance He would have wanted us to perform 100% according to his will every second of our lives. Is there anyone, with the exception of Jesus, who is capable of doing that? No! our assurance is based entirely on our faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross and nothing else.
lessingtom 5 days ago
@lessingtom So if I say I have faith in Jesus Christ but I have never turned from my sin I am saved? Let's say I told you thatI am a Christian who is a practicing homosexual. Would you say that I am saved?
Demoranville1 5 days ago
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@Demoranville1
I never said that converts to Christ should never turn away from sin. I said that your performance must be 100% if you want to use that as the evidence of your salvation. Why do you make a distinction between a practising and a non-practising homosexual? Are you saying that the non-practising homosexual is saved because he has turned from his sin?
lessingtom 4 days ago
@Demoranville1 Scriptures dont suggest at all that one must change lifestyle to prove he is saved,just give me 1 passage to support that position.
MrUrosSrb 4 days ago
@MrUrosSrb Repentance (Greek: metanoia) is a change of thought to correct a wrong and gain forgiveness from a person who is wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to confession to God, ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law. It typically includes an admission of guilt, a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible.
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@Demoranville1 Repent only means a change of mind. That's all. I can repent of eating a certain kind of spaghetti sauce. MrURoSrb is correct. Salvation has nothing to do with repenting of any sin. Salvation has to do with repenting of unbelief in sin and unbelief in the Son to forgive that sin. Repenting of sin can take place after salvation as a disciple of Christ. Salvation itself comes from believing in Christ's work on the cross. Rom 10:9-10
Duck4212 4 days ago
@Duck4212
Yep! Repentance is to realize that you're a lost sinner who desperately needs a Saviour and to put your trust (faith) in Jesus Christ who has already paid the full price (debt) for all your sins. Calvinists know nothing of this because they believe that the cross automatically saves the elect without them having to believe unto salvation. Faith is given to them as a gift subsequent to their monergistic regeneration. Iow they are zapped into salvation.
lessingtom 4 days ago
@lessingtom You need to stop commenting on Calvinism because you are completely misinformed with your opinion of it.
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@Demoranville1
Paul wrote: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (Gal 1:8). Calvinism is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is another Gospel. What's more it is based on the doctrines of a murderer, John Calvin. And you order me to stop commenting on Calvinism? Really?
lessingtom 4 days ago
@lessingtom I am referring to what you said, "Calvinists know nothing of this because they believe that the cross automatically saves the elect without them having to believe unto salvation." That is a complete misrepresentation of Calvinism! We believe that that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin which causes us to believe. There is no salvation without belief! You don't have to believe in Calvinism, just don't misrepresent it.
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@Demoranville1
What I said is not a misrepresentation of Calvinism. In fact, RC Sproul, John MacArthur, Paul Washer, James White and Robert Morey believe that man is incapacitated by his total depravity to come to Christ or to believe on him for salvation. They have reiterated again and again in their videos and books that only the elect are sovereignly and monergistically regenerated AFTER which they are given the gift of faith so that they might believe the Gospel. Cart before the horse???
lessingtom 3 days ago
@lessingtom You are correct about those men saying that we are incapacitated to come on our own. Scripture teaches that clearly! None seek after God (Rom 3:11) You are twisting their statements. Reformed theology states that God will convict you of your sin and take out your heart of stone (Eze 36:26) which will cause you to have faith in him. Man is still responsible to put his faith in Christ, he is unable to do this apart from God working in him. (John 6:44)
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
You should read your entire Bible and not only verses like Rom 3:11. God says in Jer 29:13: "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jer 29:13). Why would He encourage sinners to seek Him with their whole heart when they are unable to come to Him? Rom. 3:11 does not mean that sinners are unable to come to Him. They are unwilling to seek Him with their whole heart. How does the HG convict a dead man of sin?
lessingtom 3 days ago
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@Demoranville1
Of course sinners are unable to put their faith in Christ apart from God working in them. How does He do this. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(Rom 10:17). Your faith does not save you and neither does your confession of sin. God alone saves you but He cannot do it without you having to put your trust in Jesus Christ and his finished work on the cross - IN ORDER TO BE SAVED. Calvinists do not believe this.
lessingtom 3 days ago
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@Duck4212 First you need to look up the Greek word for repentance: Repentance (Greek: metanoia) is a change of thought to correct a wrong and gain forgiveness from a person who is wronged. In religious contexts it usually refers to confession to God, ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law. It typically includes an admission of guilt, a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense.
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@MrUrosSrb This Demoranville1 is a real false works teacher. Talking with people like these is probably a waste of time. I think they're the swine scripture refers to . He never will answer you question asking him to give one scripture to support a works/salvation dependancy.
Duck4212 4 days ago
@Duck4212 Now that I've shown you that repentance clearly means ceasing sin against God, and resolving to live according to religious law (the Bible) read these verses: Matt 3:2, 3:8, 4:17, Mark 1:4, 1:15, 6:12, Luke 3:3, 3:8 5:52, 13:5, 24:47, Acts 3:19, 8:22, 13:24, 17:30, 20:21, 26:20, Rom 2:4, 2 Cor 7:9-10, 12:21, 2 Pet 3:9, Rev 2:5, 3:19, 16:9. Scripture is clear you must turn from your sins...
Demoranville1 4 days ago
@Demoranville1 I studied the word repent extensively and I never drew the conclusion that the verb repent meant ceasing sin. Repent is of the mind, a change of THINKING (about anything). It is not a work of ceasing sin. Repenting in the OT is God changing His mind about punishments or blessings. In the NT repent mostly refers to a non believer simply changing his mind about believing the gospel in order for Christ to save him. Christ saves a man because he believes, not because he ceases to sin
Duck4212 3 days ago
@Duck4212 You are absolutely correct that a man is saved because he believes. This is where your assessment of "lordship salvation" is misguided. If a man has true faith it will show forth by him bearing fruit in his actions. No one who is in Christ keeps on sinning (1 John 3:6), because in Christ there is no sin. No one born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God (1 John 3:9)
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
And yet John also wrote: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. (1Jn 1:8-10).
lessingtom 3 days ago
@lessingtom You left out the verses that come before that in 1 John! Verses 5-7: "This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
1 Joh verses 5-7 emphasizes our need to confess our sins. If we don't our relationship with Christ is shattered. That's why God says in Is 59:2: "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. (Isa 59:1-2)
lessingtom 3 days ago
@Duck4212 Here's a practical example based on your logic and incorrect definition of the word repent. Let's say I used to beat my wife, but I have now simply "changed my mind" about beating my wife. My thoughts changed about it but I continue to beat my wife anyway. Would you say that I have truly changed my mind? Of course not! True Christians will live a life where they don't cease to sin, but are constantly mortifying their sin through sanctification from the Holy Spirit.
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1 Your pre-supposing that I agree with you that repenting for salvation is the same as repenting of sin. It's not. However even after being saved, repenting of a sin doesn't mean that you will be successful at it. How about the addiction of a drug user? He hates drugs but he often falls back into using them. But he is still saved.That's way Jesus had to die for us on the cross without ANY works on our part. Because we couldn't save ourselves even those of us with the best intentions
Duck4212 3 days ago
@Duck4212
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (Joh 8:36).
lessingtom 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
The word "metanoia" means to change your mind for the better with an abhorrence of your past sins.
lessingtom 3 days ago
@lessingtom You are correct about "metanoia." Abhorrence of your past sins means a feeling of extreme loathing or aversion which in turn means a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy. Thank you for proving my point.
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
When is the abhorrence of your sins necessary for salvation - before or after regeneration?
lessingtom 3 days ago
@lessingtom I'm done arguing with you. God bless
Demoranville1 3 days ago
@Demoranville1
I wasn't arguing. I merely proved to you from Scripture that Calvinism is wrong. Why would you want to follow the doctrines of a murderer (John Calvin) when you have the Gospel of Jesus Christ explained to you plain and simple in the Bible.
lessingtom 2 days ago
@lessingtom You're right, because murderers like Calvin, or Paul, or Moses have never been used by God to lead people into right doctrine. Or murderers like you or me, according to Matthew 5
remedynj 16 hours ago
@remedynj
Paul never killed anyone after his salvation. Calvin did so consistently to many who disagreed with him. He was known as the "Protestant Pope" who habitually had many inhabitants of Geneva flogged, imprisoned, banished and burned at the stake. The Catholic Ecyclopedia calls him the Lycurgus of the Reformed Spartan State.
lessingtom 6 hours ago
@remedynj
Jesus says: "whosoever is angry with his BROTHER (in the faith) WITHOUT CAUSE (or reason) is in danger of judgement (Mat 5:22). Jesus looked on the hypocritical Pharisees with anger (Mar 3:5) and believers are told to be angry without sinning (Eph 4:26). We have reason enough to become angry when false apostle mislead millions of people into hell.
lessingtom 6 hours ago
@remedynj
What would you do when your wife and kids are in danger of being killed by an assailant? You would be a coward if you did not defend them and sometimes it is even necessary to kill your assailant when their lives are at stake. That's exactly what Moses had to do when he saw one of his brothers being beaten by an Egyptian. (Acts 7:24).
lessingtom 5 hours ago
@remedynj
Paul received his doctrines directly from Jesus Christ. Calvin's doctrines are not based on either that of Jesus or of Paul or any of the other apostles.
lessingtom 5 hours ago
@Duck4212
The change of mind relates to a thinking pattern from one that deceives you into believing that you're OK and on your way to heaven because you're a good guy to one of realizing (under the conviction of the HG) that you are not OK but lost and on your way to hell. That's why Jesus qualified the position of those to whom He extended an invitation in Mat 11:28, i.e. all who are heavy laden and weary of their sins. No one can be saved unless he realizes that he is lost.
lessingtom 3 days ago
@lovejustmercy Oy vey! I know what James was saying that's my point. Faith in Jesus saves you, period. Works, as in obeying God's commandments - love God w/ all your heart, soul & strength & your neighbor as your self, is the evidence & proof of your confession of salvation(word & deed). Otherwise you're a lying hypocrite. Grace is the power of God toward us, so we can to do what the Truth demands of us, & He forgives us when we confess our sin. That's real grace. Is that clear enough for you?=I
TheBereangirl 4 days ago
What are you trying to accomplish with this video
jovanny316 1 month ago
In the video, you say that no where in Scripture does it tell us that we have to be repentant in our salvation...Actually, Luke 13:3 - Jesus says that very thing. Having said that, when He gives us a new heart, the natural reaction is to have Godly sorrow and repent. It is a result - I think that is what Paul Washer's intention is, if you are saved, it should be pretty obvious. If you are continuing to live like the devil and have no sorrow - you are probably not saved...
deaconblues911 1 month ago
No wonder we see man baptist or lets say "many christian" living like hell and thinking they save... YOU ARE WRONG MY FRIEND.... I've preached to many people "drinking, smoking, living in fornication" but yet, they think they are saved.... THEY DON'T KNOW GOD
They know a god preached by many preachers of all denomitations but that's not the God revealed in the Scriptures.
espia760 1 month ago
Clearly, by this video, your heart has not repented of sins, but instead you claim one need not repent. Jesus said that people were to repent and believe. Paul said the same. I guess your stance is more carnal and sinful than biblical. If one does not turn from sin, then one has not believed. I do believe you are the one who needs to repent.
TheRealBillPrice 1 month ago
The Lord has given the Church the best Of Spiritual weapons and Spiriyual armor that The Cross could purchase: It is a sad commentary on those believers that spend most of their time shining their own armoror fighting amongst themselves.
theezekielproject1 1 month ago
@theezekielproject1 W/in the flock there're ravenous wolves, like both Jesus & Paul warned us, they're sent to devour. So, we must defend the faith against these disguised "sheep". We don't know who they are until they speak; revealing their evil growling hearts, selling us their bad fruit (bad doctrine) like the "exposing Baptist" here. Satan has no honor, he plays both ends of the field to bring his purpose filled doom. What's more spiritual than snd doctrn/Scripture to reveal a lying wolf?
TheBereangirl 3 weeks ago
The works Paul Washer says the true believer will manifest, are not something he works up on his own, but the very work of God. See Ephesians 2:8-10!
inkling43 1 month ago
I think you completely missed the mark on this video.
rserzy 1 month ago
calvinism is of the devil all freaking religionS i dont belong to any denomination am a bible believer pure doctrine 1 COR 15:1-4
elak47pr 1 month ago
wow, i think youre 100 percent wrong about that, and I hope that you rethink your opinions. sorry
castlerockbulldogs 1 month ago
So Daniel already had a relation with the Lord,he already communicated with the Lord,he already believed in Him and trusted in Him,he already was His servant and withnessed His miracles,and he most proberly already had confessed sins in his live,
yet somehow,for some strange reason,he felt the need to confess his sins later on.
JawsBrink 1 month ago
Wasnt Daniel a believer already?I figured he was a man of God.
But yet in Daniel chapter 9:19-20 he confessed his sins.
Wasnt he already a believer who had already confessed his sins?
Aparantly Daniel felt the need of confessing sins,again.
Aparantly communicating with the Lord and seeing His miracles,wasnt enough for Daniel to never pray again for his sins.
Aparently he stil felt the need of confessing his sins.
And aparently it was good prayer,for the Lord answered mighty during the prayer.
JawsBrink 1 month ago
Anyone that truly is converted of their sins,will repent.
Anyone that truly is filled with the Holy spirit,will keep repenting,becuase we keep sinning.
Anyone that was converted of their sins once,maybe convinced by their sins by the Holy Spirit.
But anyone that keeps sinning and refuse to see the danger of it,is not convinced by Gods Holy Spirit.
Gods Holy spirit convince us of our sins,not just once,but He keeps doing it,for we keep sinning.
1 time forgiveness,is not enough.We sin afterward 2
JawsBrink 1 month ago
I see a lot of jealousy here.
warriorofchrist1985 1 month ago
dude go and find something else to do! you can't go against scripture! let the guy preach and teach! tell me what have you done on behalf of those in need of salvation!
and I'm not baptist, Im pentecostal, he is one of the few who still preaching the real gospel! and say whatever you want!
gabethedreamer 1 month ago
You mentioned that God wants us to live separate from the world. How do you live separate from the world without living a holy life?
Nicolay1985 1 month ago
At the 2:51 mark, you claim that Washer twists Matthew 7 around saying Jesus only referred to false prophets and bad fruit, but John 15 makes it clear that all believers are to bear good fruit. So there was no twisting of Scripture around. You have to take things as a whole, and taking a few statements Washer made w/o comparing them to others he made is akin to taking Bible verses out of context.
Washer in no way teaches 'works salvation', and if you listen to other sermons of his you'd see.
JohnnyDoe1012 1 month ago
you asked: --Where in the Bible does it say we need to repent of our sins to be saved?--
see Luke 13:3-5, Acts 2:38, 3:19, 8:22, to name a few.
Brother, I believe you have greatly misunderstood what Washer is saying. I've listened to many of his sermons and he says that continuing in the faith is evidence of what has already taken place by the Holy Spirit, which is salvation.
JohnnyDoe1012 1 month ago
Please with all due respect, study on what the Bible says and don't be quick to judge.
Do not be offended when true Gospel is being Preached.
GordAJubal 1 month ago
I think brother that you should listen very careful the words that Paul Washer uses in his preaching about that Jesus is that narrow way, it is more in the context of that christian life is hard and full of endurance, it's not an easy life like the one we're living, so he wants to make contrats, so before making a whole video, about something really different you should listen the whole preaching and what's about
MadZerine7 1 month ago
@MadZerine7 I think this is more controversy rather than trying to help to understand salvation... if you don't keep praying for the gracious hand of God to be on you, you'll easily fall, no matter if you're a born-again, salvation, it's something you can lose~ so stop pointing out and judging because clearly he is not a false teacher
MadZerine7 1 month ago
Wow, your teaching is the dangerous one. Your teaching is the old "I remember when my child asked the Lord to come into his heart at 9 years old". Never giving any signs of righteousness or holiness in their life. Just basing their salvation on that one experience. Read Paul's writings...his writings are full of the word "if" 1st Cor 15:2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
qimold 1 month ago
EXCUSE ME YOUNGBAPTIST...but are you saying in a smart alec way that Billy Graham...is a LIAR, OR A FALSE TEACHER...i see you used ...Billy balaam?.........because if you ARE..you MUST BE ON DRUGS...............NO PREACHER ANYWHERE..EVER..HAS GIVEN MORE TO THE KINGDOM, OR PREACHED A SIMPLE BASIC COME TO THE CROSS MESSAGE LIKE HIM..NEVER ONE WORD OF BAD PRESS..IF YOU ARE TRYIN' TO SAY THAT THE REV. GRAHAM...IS WRONG...... SOMEONE SHOULD SLAP YOU SILLY...HOW DARE YOU?
MICHULA54 1 month ago
@MICHULA54
You might want to check out a video called "Billy Graham Says Jesus Christ is Not the Only Way"
Listen carefully to Mr. Graham's own words
Bill244888 1 month ago
You people are so worried about who is saying this or that , you are forgeting about how many people have been saved , have changed their lives, by the words of God coming out of the mouth of this man .
Churches are made for people and by people , and even if you want the more you study and try to practice , you´ll always forget something .
God bless Paul Washer and continue to give him strength to do His work while people sit in front of the computer to murmur .
carolcabideli 1 month ago
although it`s true that our works on its own will never bring salvation. is it our faith in the Messiah which will revive our soul too works. paul Washer is a inspirational preacher and the One Truth lays in the Messiah Who lives forever more. Amen!
YeshuaGloryKing 1 month ago
faith without works is dead so in that way works come alongside salvation so in that way salvation should have works. The early preaching of repent and be baptized everyone of you is a call to action.
psc502 1 month ago