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Jane_Doe22

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Many Christians disagree on how we are saved. Some say we are saved by the sacrifice of Jesus, some say we are saved by works, some say God saves all, some say god picks who is saved, some say you choose to be saved etc. etc. The issue of salvation should be clear and if it is not then why won't God clear it up? Christians cannot decide how to be saved how would I know how to be saved? The Bible teaches free will and predestination so I cannot even go to the bible to get a straight answer. So how is it my fault that I am not saved?
Hint: all Christians believe that it is *faith* in God that saves. Not your ability to pass a theology test.

Have you gone to God in prayer and spoken with Him @Vince ? You don't need to answer that question on the forum at all, but rather I'm asking it for a matter of self-reflection. Going to a someone and speaking with them is the foundation of a relationship with them-- not memorizing a bunch of facts about them.
 
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Hahaha...and I my self am a recovering "rapturist"
Now ain't that a shame? Imagine your surprise and confusion when you are whisked away and have to apologize profusely for being a recovering rapturist. :D
 
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Now ain't that a shame? Imagine your surprise and confusion when you are whisked away and have to apologize profusely for being a recovering rapturist. :D

Nah, I'll just be; like "oh wow, a cherry on top :D
 
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Nah, I'll just be; like "oh wow, a cherry on top :D

BTW my friend, why would I and who would I apologize to if there is a PTR? Is it a sin to believe mid or post? And, I would gladly say "you were right and I was wrong" were there to be a whisking away.
I don't see this as a central doctrine/belief. ♥
 
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I am new here. Hope to stay a while.

My question to Christians is why do Christians disagree on so much? I hear Christians say all the time that god speaks to them. If this is true, why would he not say the same thing to each person and clear up the differences in biblical interpretation? It even goes to the core of the gospel, how people are saved.

Western Civilization is rooted in dialectical reasoning.
 

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I am new here. Hope to stay a while.

My question to Christians is why do Christians disagree on so much? I hear Christians say all the time that god speaks to them. If this is true, why would he not say the same thing to each person and clear up the differences in biblical interpretation? It even goes to the core of the gospel, how people are saved.
It is a good question.

The reason is, because the truth is delivered fairly to all generations by holding each in a type of blindness until the end (just as it is written of Israel, His chosen).

Also, because we are [different] members of one body. Does the brain tell the hands to do what he tells the knees? Do they both see things the same? You see...it is a very natural and reasonable thing, in accordance with being created in the image of God.
 
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I am new here. Hope to stay a while.

My question to Christians is why do Christians disagree on so much? I hear Christians say all the time that god speaks to them. If this is true, why would he not say the same thing to each person and clear up the differences in biblical interpretation? It even goes to the core of the gospel, how people are saved.
Addressing the OP only,
#1. everyone's degree of Faith, or may we say maturity in Faith is not the same.

#2. and yes God is speaking to people, on their level of FAITH. 1 Timothy 3:6 "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil". we all must GROW in Faith.

#3. there are a lot of people who are not christians "disagree". just look at the world today.

so it's not just a Christian problem, but a HUMAN problen. for to be human is to ERROR.

but one day we all will be in agreement.
Amos 3:3

PICJAG.
 
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Vince, you wouldn't be here on this forum if there were not something within you naggingly telling you that you need something more than you have right now. Why not try to learn why you have that going on inside you, instead of worrying about other people? It is going to be only you who one day will breath your last breath, and will answer (if indeed we do have to answer) for how you dealt with your internal apprehension.
 
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One could easily ask the same question: why do Christians disagree on so much? why do scientists disagree on so much? why do liberals disagree on so much? Etc.

The answer is the same to all: different people have different interpretations of the same things. People aren't clones. Yes, there is a common core of beliefs, but there are many different interpretations on other things as us flawed tiny humans do our best to understand huge things.

When scientists disagree they have a method to determine who is right. There is evidence that points to a conclusion. Christians don’t have this mechanism.

Salvation is so important it determines your final state for eternity. So why does god let that doctrine get so messed up? Some say we are saved my faith, some by works, some by different methods. Isn’t that important enough to god to clear up?
 

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Hint: all Christians believe that it is *faith* in God that saves
this is not true. I can go online and find 5 different methods of christian salvation that contradict each other. Some require works some require perfection etc.
 

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It is a good question.

The reason is, because the truth is delivered fairly to all generations by holding each in a type of blindness until the end (just as it is written of Israel, His chosen).

Also, because we are [different] members of one body. Does the brain tell the hands to do what he tells the knees? Do they both see things the same? You see...it is a very natural and reasonable thing, in accordance with being created in the image of God.
so you are ok with the means of salvation to not be clear to Christians and non Christians? If you choose one of many different ways you could end up suffering at the hands of god forever.
 

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People underestimate God and the depth of His calling. It's like the elephant in the dark room analogy. Everybody tries to judge God and the Christian life by the little teeny bit of experience they have....or lack thereof. Errors ensue. Add pride to that....and you have the history of the church,
in the mean time god watches the confusion that leads many to eternal torture.
 

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@amadeus gave a good analogy with our natural fathers and small children. Not everybody had the "model father" on this earth, for sure! But, our Father in heaven IS The model Father. "Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!" Hebrews 12:9

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
We Christians don't have to ever have to be ashamed of our sins again because: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Repentance (sincere remorse) is where we ALL must begin.

“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a (NIV)

nancy
many other Christians would disagree on your take on salvation. Why does god let the confusion happen. It’s eternal life or death.