Scott Adam’s final words and confession of faith

[Bob]

Scott Adams, the well-known creator of the comic strip Dilbert, passed away this last week (dying of prostate cancer). In the past years, he had made a name for himself as astute commentator on current events.

Here are some of his final words:

“Many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I'm not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculations for doing so looks so attractive to me. So here I go.

“I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and look forward to sending an eternity with Him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in Heaven. I won't need any more convincing than that.”

Surely, this confession is not what Jesus intended by the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Scott was also given to cynicism. On the other hand, he was known as person of integrity.

Is a final confession of faith the sole requirement for salvation, or might God at least expect a broad confession of failings and genuine repentance?

Blessings.

 

[Taken]

Scott Adams, the well-known creator of the comic strip Dilbert, passed away this last week (dying of prostate cancer). In the past years, he had made a name for himself as astute commentator on current events.

Here are some of his final words:

“Many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I'm not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculations for doing so looks so attractive to me. So here I go.

“I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and look forward to sending an eternity with Him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in Heaven. I won't need any more convincing than that.”

Surely, this confession is not what Jesus intended by the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Scott was also given to cynicism. On the other hand, he was known as person of integrity.

Is a final confession of faith the sole requirement for salvation, or might God at least expect a broad confession of failings and genuine repentance?

Blessings.

Not a fan of comic strips, so can’t comment on his life’s works.

Seems as if he was repeating an others words without meaning he had Heartful belief.

Don’t have a positive impression his destiny is With The Lord God.

 

[Lambano]

Is a final confession of faith the sole requirement for salvation, or might God at least expect a broad confession of failings and genuine repentance?

It all depends on how merciful God is.

 

[Lambano]

BTW, as an engineer, I was quite fond of Dilbert.

 

[Button]

Scott Adams, the well-known creator of the comic strip Dilbert, passed away this last week (dying of prostate cancer). In the past years, he had made a name for himself as astute commentator on current events.

Here are some of his final words:

“Many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go. I'm not a believer, but I have to admit the risk-reward calculations for doing so looks so attractive to me. So here I go.

“I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and look forward to sending an eternity with Him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in Heaven. I won't need any more convincing than that.”

Surely, this confession is not what Jesus intended by the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Scott was also given to cynicism. On the other hand, he was known as person of integrity.

Is a final confession of faith the sole requirement for salvation, or might God at least expect a broad confession of failings and genuine repentance?

Blessings.

Pascal's Wager.



I did not know he passed.
My sympathies go out to all who grieve.