3 steppers

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

Chtatum I read that and it says the dead in christ will rise first are those the unsaved people going up first....

Then you didn't start with verse 13, whcih states "I would not have you to be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep in Christ". The doctrine had crept into the church which discounted the resurrection, and it is this doctrine which Paul addresses.

[KWSS1976]

Justin you still do not have 3 steps though at best only 2 to be saved

[A.W. Bowman]

Originally Posted by Justin

Do you have any examples of the "one step mode" of salvation being exercised in the book of Acts?

The identification of who is saved is clear: Acts 2:21 (The prophecy of Joel)

They did, in Acts 2:37 and then they asked, what shall we do now? Peter then gave them their next instructions for starting their life-long relationship with Jesus and the brethren, and the instructions did not stop there!

[gloryseeker]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

This is for the 3 steppers how do you explain
Romans 10:9

I think it will be an interesting conversation in heaven. The so called "three-steppers" are going to find out it was much easier to get in then they tried to make it and many so called "one-steppers" are going to find out that it took more than repeating a prayer to get in.

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by gloryseeker

I think it will be an interesting conversation in heaven. The so called "three-steppers" are going to find out it was much easier to get in then they tried to make it and many so called "one-steppers" are going to find out that it took more than repeating a prayer to get in.

I can agree with this statement. I am probably considered a 3-stepper, but I understand grace.

[Justin]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

Justin you still do not have 3 steps though at best only 2 to be saved

Just because it doesn't specifically state "They spoke in tongues and received the Holy Ghost" doesn't mean it didn't happen.

In Acts 16, it doesn't say "they repented" or "HOW" they were baptized (In Jesus name vs. Titles) but by referencing various scriptures around this verse, we know they must have repented of their sins, and they were baptized in the Lord's name, even though chapter 16 doesn't specific state that.

[Justin]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

I can agree with this statement. I am probably considered a 3-stepper, but I understand grace.

Amen.

[KWSS1976]

It does not state they repented does it... something else to think about You think it was because they accepeted the lord as there savior therefore he forgave them....theres your repentance

[hartmann]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

They were saved before baptism or paul would of said "believe on the lord and get baptised" and you shalt be saved....pretty one step to me unless you are telling me that the water physically washes your sins away...which I really don't think happens.....

amen! if its the water then everytime you bathe, swim etc.. your baptized. its the name being applied, right??

[KWSS1976]

after all repent just means to turn around change direction


http://mw1.m-w.com/dictionary/repent