one-step doctrine

[deltaguitar]

Originally Posted by HangingOut

Regardless of the one or three step beliefs, the bigger picture is where creedence to the cross lies. I came into the movement like many others on what I did or do to get saved with little emphasis on what Jesus did.
The result is various forms of confusion or unsettled issues throughout the circles evidenced in the last 15 years. Even before that, you had varied opinions on the "blood application" issue. Enough said. See the threads of choice for more on any of these.

I agree. What ever happened to putting our faith in the finished work of Christ? I was UPC for 27 years and only during the last few years did I hear teaching on the Cross of Christ.

I am not an expert but if we can save ourselves what is the point of the Cross.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

I agree. What ever happened to putting our faith in the finished work of Christ? I was UPC for 27 years and only during the last few years did I hear teaching on the Cross of Christ.

I am not an expert but if we can save ourselves what is the point of the Cross.

How do we save ourselves if water baptism is for remission of sins? How are we able to remit sins or wash away our sins when we are baptised in water in Jesus name if only the blood of Christ can make us white as snow? Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16 My point is WE don't do a work when we are baptized, the Spirit of God does the work. Rom 2:28-29, Col 2:11-12, 1 Cor 12:13


Prov 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?