Controversy

These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural

instincts and do not have the Spirit (Jude 19).

 

CONTROVERSY

 

HOW TO BE SAVED: everybody has an opinion and every denomination has a convincing biblical explanation. This issue, along with others, has divided churches for centuries, becoming a mark of distinction between denominations, even dividing churches. A couple has accepted Christ and is passionately seeking Him. Having a different church background, they are told by someone in their current church that they must be saved again under their doctrinal stand.

 

Imagine for a moment that your house is burning. The fire truck arrives at your house. Quickly, you ask which route they came to get to your house. As they explain, you emphatically correct them, telling them of a better way to get there, that they should have made a right at the stop sign instead of going straight. You then send them away, telling them to come back your way.

 

That’s foolishness! You would just be happy they arrived. Then why do we make such a big deal when we see someone who has confessed their sins, accepted Christ, and is passionately seeking the Lord? Who cares how they got to this point! Shouldn’t we rejoice that they are heaven-bound?

 

Jesus is the Way! He’s provided forgiveness and freedom from sin. He wants us to live holy lives. These are the things that really matter! The rest will settle in time.

                                                                                    —Mike McClung

 

It’s time to return to the foundations of Christianity!