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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
I believe this to be false. Obviously Christs death on the cross was the BASIS for our salvation. But Paul never thought anyone would try to segment his teachings like we see today.
How does this doctrine that the cross only saves play out? I suppose that all one must do is believe Christ died on the cross for us.
Paul himself added somethings to this.
8: But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10: For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11: For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:8-12
Was Paul a heretic? He said we must CONFESS the Lord Jesus in order to be saved!
He also said we must CALL ON HIS NAME in order to be saved! |
Acts 2 also references the same:
Acts 2:21 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Peter goes on to explain to them what has just happened. In the ensuing verses he goes over the death, burial, resurrection and Holy Ghost infilling -
Acts 2:33 "Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear."
There is more involved in "calling on His name". There is more involved than just saying that His death on the Cross "alone" is all we need to be saved.
You are right - His death is the basis. Peter explains to them what is involved and what is meant by "calling on His name".
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