Roman Catholic Salvation: 3 Things Taught By The Catholic Church: Speaker Ken Yasinski

Roman Catholic teaching on salvation: Do we need the Catholic Church? Do we need the Catholic Sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist? What did Jesus leave us to work out our salvation?
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[@karenbautista316]

It is our faith in Jesus that motivate us to obey His commandments (because we are already saved the moment we accept as our Lord and Saviour) because obeying Him is the fruit of our Salvation through His grace alone.

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Amen brother.

[@GloryBeToGodForever]

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12

[@spovlock51]

I am so deeply grieved by his statement, "trusting in Jesus does not guarantee heaven" oh my goodness, my heart breaks!!! Salvation is given by God to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ. We do not keep ourselves saved by works; Jesus Himself keeps us (John 6:39,44). James 2 says works will be the evidence of our faith. Works are proof that we are genuinely saved.

[@MagnusVonBlack]

If the works are proof, then the works are required. As sinners, we are on a sinking ship. Jesus offers us a row boat, free and undeserved. But we need to row it to the shores of heaven. Through faith in Christ, we are granted the strength to row, but row we must.

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@MagnusVonBlack The key to works in James 2 is 2:25. Never stop right at 2:24. Context us everything. James is wrapping up his case that genuine faith in God naturally results in a believer participating in good works. After showing how Abraham's saving faith caused him to act, James cites one more example from the Old Testament: Rahab the prostitute. Rahab's story is told in Joshua chapter 2. She was a citizen of Jericho who had heard the stories of Israel's mighty God and believed them: "The Lord your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath" (Joshua 2:11). So when Israel's spies showed up to prepare for the battle against Jericho, Rahab hid them and helped them escape. Because of her actions, God spared Rahab and her family from the destruction to follow. It's important not to read something into the Bible which the author does not actually say. James point is not that Rahab's salvation was accomplished by what she did. The entire context of his discussion has been knowing what kind of faith it is that actually saves. Rahab's actions revealed that her faith in Israel's God was more than simply opinion: it was trusting, genuine faith. It's one thing to claim belief (James 2:14), or to have knowledge (James 2:19), but Rahab demonstrated that she had real saving faith-she "was justified," as James is using the term here-by courageously trusting the God of Israelites. This trust led inevitably to her good deeds. This is in perfect harmony with other New Testament passages such as Hebrews 11:31: "By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies." Genuine faith in God and good works always go together. Works do not save, but they naturally flow from a legitimate relationship with Christ.

[@wearebalintawaksugbu7397]

@@HillbillyBlack That's what we Catholics stand for. Faith and Works. Not works alone and not faith alone either.

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@wearebalintawaksugbu7397 would you say that works are the result of faith or a human will with faith? For instance, does works cause faith or Do works exist because of faith?

[@chukwuebukaodigwe5102]

​@wearebalintawaksugbu7397 Sorry to disagree, but that's not what the Catholic Church stands for. I guess most catholics are poorly cathechized. The Catholic Church teaches that Salvation is by grace through faith expressed in love.

[@dilosorapma6963]

Don't just pick multiple verses that supports your ideas. Titus 3:5-6 (KJB) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

[@raztadog]

"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it." Ephesians 2:8-9 :)

[@andrewortiz9226]

Your right. I'm new still learning, can you explain the verse in the Bible that says to work out your salvation with fear and trembling?? Ty

[@georgepenton808]

But Raztadog, Ephesians 2;10, thr very next verse, speaks of good works! Don't cherry-pick verses in the Bible. Accept the Bible as a whole. If you can't accept the Church's teachong authority over the Bible at least go by the sound pronciple of letting scripture interpret scripture. For instance Ephesians 2:8-9 must be interpreted in the light of Matthew 25:31-46 and James 2:26.

[@chrisstastny7715]

@@andrewortiz9226 The Doctrine of Salvation (a general term) can be broken down into it's specifics (regeneration, conversion - which involves faith and repentance, justification, sanctification and glorification). The Apostle Paul in that verse (Phil. 2:12) when he uses the word salvation is talking about sanctification. Sanctification is a process by which God enables man to grow into Christ likeness. Sanctification does not save us as Ken Yasinski says it does in this video. He is combining regeneration (God alone does it) with sanctification (God enables man to do it). Ken is saying all of this is required for salvation. Regeneration is an act, God alone does, in which He imparts new spiritual life, that is being born again (John 3). The regenerating work of God alone is what saves us. Sanctification is the process that reveals that we are in fact saved by God's grace. Working out our salvation with fear and trembling is the evidence of, but not the means to our salvation. Being sanctified will involve being baptized, the desire to live a righteous life (with God's help), believing that Jesus Christ is co-equal in nature with the Father and an increasing love for God and others. These acts are the fruit of our salvation, but not the reason why we are saved. We should place our faith in Christ alone for the forgiveness of our sins. I hope this helps. God bless you!

[@andrewortiz9226]

@@chrisstastny7715 didn't Jesus say not everyone who says Lord Lord shall enter the kingdom only those who do the will of the Heavenly Father! I'm new to Christianity, I purchased a Bible and I've been reading psalms and book of Matthew and book of sirach!!

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Faith and good works. And following the Way Of Christ. These are necessary

[@guy2911]

You are adding the works!!!!

[@seanate63]

Salvation is by Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ alone. You get baptized and do other works because of salvation not for salvation. Salvation is possible because of Jesus' life and death on the cross. He came to do what we could never do for ourselves- to be holy. Put your hope in him alone and be saved.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Amen Sean. Jesus by himself, purged our sins and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.

[@tbaby5650]

I get what your saying . but how about an addict if one does believe in God the father and know Jesus died for our sins . but that person let's say can't shake that addiction and say dies in that addiction? is he hell bound . not sure if a person can answer that one . maybe a opinion but in my case I know God the father and I know Jesus. but I also know I'm an addict probably will always be . am I rejecting God are I am just selfish ? same thing . but anyways if I die in MY ADDICTION. I made that choice correct? even though I know Jesus? still chose the sin . am I hell bound ? just alot to think about

[@seanate63]

@@tbaby5650 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

[@johnathonmorton9464]

Lots of people on this page saying that this guy is a false teacher and that Satan is messing with him. Wanna know something interesting? This guy is correct. We are all saved, but there are sins that we commit that separate us from God. These are serious sins that must be forgiven through the sacrament of reconciliation. Smaller sins can be forgiven through prayer and personal repentance but if you continue to commit the same sin then it needs to be addressed in confession. I understand there is a lot of conflict due to this video, but I’m very happy to see that there are people who are trying to defend the word of Christ. I don’t think any Christian religion can make you go to hell. I think Lutherans, Baptists, Episcopal’s can all be saved. I’m not sure where people come up with the idea that Catholics believe all other protestant religions go to hell, because, as a Catholic myself, I was never taught that. My church never taught me that, and I am 16 and Ive been in the Catholic church since I was 8 and I have taken Catechism lessons my whole life. I was also recently confirmed. So there’s that. Love you all.

[@alvinmusai5837]

May I ask you a question, are we saved by Grace through Faith?

[@dellchica2373]

Amen

[@RoseRose-ex6qy]

You are 16 years old? Well said young man. From my heart, I hope the Most High gives you grace and guidance. I am 60 years old and in you I see, an understanding. Yes lad, we 'are' all saved, by Christ's sacrifice. Trust in the Lord your God.... Be at Peace....

[@RoseRose-ex6qy]

Oh my darling luv Ellen. May I answer? Did Christ leave us with a book or a church? My sweet, Christ never left us.... Think outside the square. Book or church? Oh my poor forlorned, think ye, this world is forever? All is vanity. This world, this life, this entire universe, is 'popcorn' in the auditorium, before the real show begins. This heaven and this world will pass away... (this book and this book, this church and this church...they will pass away also) See ye not, a new hope? Set ye your treasures in (eternal) Heaven, where worms and rust cannot destroy.... Step beyond such earthly things... Hear the Lord your God, who calls to you from an unknowable time, and calls you to that same unknowable, eternity.... Can you count the number of stars in your heaven? Can you know, the length of their days? Yet I tell you, they, even they shall pass away. (and you concern yourself of books and buildings on your tiny blue rock) But my Word shall endure forever...

[@eskimoman000]

+John Morton Only Catholics are Christian. St. Athanasius (360 AD): “let us note that the very tradition, teaching, and faith of the Catholic Church from the beginning, which the Lord gave, was preached by the Apostles, and was preserved by the Fathers. On this was the Church founded; and if anyone departs from this, he neither is nor any longer ought to be called a Christian …. “Four Letters to Serapion of Thmius 1, 28. Origen (c. 230 AD) “The teaching of the Church has indeed been handed down through an order of succession from the Apostles, and remains in the Churches even to the present time. That alone is to be believed as the truth which is in no way at variance with ecclesiastical and apostolic tradition.” Fundamental Doctrines 1, preface, 2.

[@LastCallToCalvary]

This is sad.... sending people straight to hell. There is no mention of the gospel - salvation is found ONE way, and this video is teaching another gospel. Anyone reading this and concerned about their salvation and wants to get born again this is how: Believe in the gospel! What’s the gospel? That while we are all sinners, God sent His only Son down in the form of human flesh in Jesus Christ and willingly died in your place on the cross, that He was buried and rose 3 days later in victory. The Bible says we are saved by faith, not of works so no man can boast! Run from this false religion and into a personal walk with Christ based on faith! Allowing the spirit of God unto your life leading you - but it’s all centered around faith alone, in the gospel alone! Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 for salvation

[@nelsanbaroro44]

True amen

[@jessica8704]

It’s sad to see so many people still believe we have to obey to get something. We obey because we LOVE God not because we’re trying to make ourselves change. The Holy Spirit does all the work through conviction!

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@baconbagels5475]

Agreed. We are saved, therefore we obey

[@rudymartinez2477]

Jesus said “teach them to obey all that I have commanded.” Mt. 28:20 “He who does not obey shall not see life.”John 3:36 Jesus “became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.”Heb 5:9

[@danielrutigliano7938]

@TheSilentKnight where in the entire Bible is this taught....that someone can lose their salvation? And if it is, where is it taught how to get it back. Chapter(s) and verse(s) please. Thanks

[@atlproductions216]

Exactly are faith is seen through our works. Faith without works is dead. They go hand and hand however Christ Jesus is the reason we are saved alone.

[@djoseph7164]

John 3:16

[@gloriastreet4684]

Ephesians 2 verse eight and nine… By faith we are saved through grace, not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, less no man should boast. Faith plus nothing equal salvation.

[@teresabailey7400]

That's correct man and since you know the true gospel we will be meeting in heaven

[@michaeldavid330]

James - 2 Faith and Works 14What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can [j]that faith save him? 15If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, [k]be warmed and be filled,” yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? 17In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is [l]dead, being by itself. 18But someone [m]may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” 19You believe that [n]God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. 20But are you willing to acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without works is useless? 21Was our father Abraham not justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that faith was working with his works, and [o]as a result of the works, faith was [p]perfected; 23and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “AND ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS,” and he was called a friend of God. 24You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works also when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

[@michaeldavid330]

Faith alone is dead! Sorry you have been deceived by Protestants one must learn the Catholic truth and stop listening to hateful Protestants.

[@gloriastreet4684]

@@michaeldavid330 Jesus‘s sacrifice was sufficient for me. I don’t need rituals, and talismans, and false gods to pray to. You don’t either… You’ve just been brainwashed into thinking you do. Trust Jesus alone🙏

[@gloriastreet4684]

@@michaeldavid330 exactly‼️ it says faith without works is dead… It does not say salvation without works is dead. If you have faith, it will show in your works. Romans 3:19-20... now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. Our faith makes us conscious of our sin, which results in good works. But it has nothing to do with your salvation. Faith alone will get you salvation… The thief on the cross is a good example. He did absolutely nothing, but believe✝️

[@georgepenton808]

I converted to Catholicism at age 18 in 1971 and it is literally the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@elliestretchprays7851]

George Penton amen! It has the full deposit of authority, truth, beauty and tradition.

[@melindabloom7281]

And I left the Catholic Church at age 18 when I was enlightened by reading & studying the Bible for myself. The Catholic Church certainly didn’t line up with the Bible & I found the Truth in God’s Word. That is incomparable!

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Melinda Bloom Well, now that you’re grown up, you should come home, because the Catholic Church has it all! Now you should be able to understand the deep meanings and how it is exactly lined up with scripture 💕😘✝️

[@melindabloom7281]

Ellie Stretch ...well now that I have grown up I’ve continued to study the Scriptures & have found, more than ever, that the Truth of God’s Word IS NOT found in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Praying to Mary & the saints...NOT in Scripture. Purgatory...same. Pope...the same....etc etc. but Faith PLUS anything is not faith at all. I need a church that is pattered after the Word. The dead rituals of the Catholic Church keep people from drawing near to God as they bend over backwards trying to keep commandments. The commandments were given to the Jews to teach them that the Law couldn’t be kept in its entirety...that’s why they needed a Savior. That’s why we need a Savior, & I have faith in Him Alone...& not faith in a broken church.

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Melinda Bloom you’re looking in the wrong places obviously. I wandered for a lil bit too, went back Home and God revealed a Himself through the Holy Sacraments. God bless you, I hope you don’t starve to death from lack of Holy Communion. The ultimate greatness to be found in the Catholic church are the Sacraments Given us from Jesus Himself. 🎁💯✝️💕🕊 I never prayed to Mary, but now I pray three rosaries a day along with zholy Mass. the blessings haven’t stopped, and He makes me continually smile even through my disabilities 🥰✝️💯🎁🍞🍷

[@DsaAsd-v9u]

God bless you

[@merediththomas8429]

That's right. It's not once saved always saved. That wouldn't make sense. When I was a Protestant, I was disgusted by that (and other things) and became a Catholic again. Now my life is full of peace.

[@TheJordan2698]

Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. He could not have been a full propitiation for the sin of the world if he was not ALL God. There's too much evidence in scriptures how Jesus was said to BE God. We must believe the resurrection, put our full trust in him with our whole heart mind and soul because the lamb was slain and by his blood we will be saved. Unless a man be born again, he will not see the Kingdom of Heaven. We must repent and turn from our sins diligently. We cannot earn it , if we were able to earn it then Jesus Christ never had to come down as a full sacrifice. If anyone preaches another gospel, let him be accursed.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

If we could lose our salvation then no one would enter in.

[@caribaez5711]

You’re the best!! Catholic is better. ❤️😇

[@Anthony-945]

I think it’s impossible to lose your salvation. Ephesians 1:13 says when we get saved we are sealed with God’s Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2:8-9 says salvation is not by works but it is a gift so no one can boast

[@michaelharrington6698]

Read Ephesians 2:10. You must cooperate with grace to complete your faith (James 2)

[@markbennett7797]

@@michaelharrington6698 Where is your source for that statement Michael? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@michaelharrington6698]

@@markbennett7797 James 2:22 ESV You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works;

[@markbennett7797]

Thanks for your answer to my question Michael. So would you say that this the official position of the Roman Catholic Church?

[@michaelharrington6698]

@@markbennett7797 That's my understanding of the Catechism and Council of Trent, yes

[@davidmarshall1808]

"I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose." - Galatians 2:20-21 "For by works of the law no human being will be justified in His sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Whom God put forward as a propitiation by His blood, to be received by faith. It was to show His righteousness at the present time, so that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what comes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of the law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:20-28 "And you who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the cross." Colossians 2:13-14

[@bazzy8376]

true. why would we need the Mosaic law? Paul spent his whole life convincing the Gentiles that they didn't need to be Jewish to be saved.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

@@bazzy8376 JESUS is the Law

[@WhiteDove73-888]

@@bazzy8376 the mosaic law all pointed to Christ! That’s in the earliest fathers teachings!!! It’s also in the Bible! Read it!

[@Jon0326]

The issue with believing that you have to work for your salvation--or the fact that you had anything to do with your salvation in general--is that it discredits Christ's work on the cross. When he died, he said "It is finished." In Romans 3:10, Paul quotes the Psalmist who stated that "No man is good, no not one." In Isaiah 64:6, it states that our good works are "as filthy rags." We must recognize we are totally depraved and cannot work for our salvation. So how are we to reconcile with God? Well God chooses us. In John 6:44, Jesus says "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him." In Ephesians 1:4, Paul states that God chose us "before the foundation of the world." So we literally did nothing and can do nothing to earn salvation. Man has no ability or desire to earn salvation without God first placing it in us. Faith and works is a result of salvation, not a means to salvation. They're simply byproducts, or fruits of the spirit. Evidence for our salvation. If you want verses for this proof here are several examples: 1 John 2:39, 2 Peter 1:1, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14. We must constantly deny self, if we believe that Christ Jesus saved us, then we are to show that thankfulness for His sacrifice through faith, and through works. Soli Deo Gloria

[@djb3174]

Very good explanation 👍

[@djb3174]

Ashcraft... .Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.2 Timothy 2:6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. KJV Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 1 Peter 1: 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, James 2:14-26 New King James Version (NKJV) Faith Without Works Is Dead 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your[a] works, and I will show you my faith by my[b] works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe-and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?[c] 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”[d] And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

[@FLpalm]

These "proof" quotes are proof of what exactly. They don't support your argument. 1 John 2:39, 2 Peter 1:1, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14.

[@djb3174]

Brain ... We must except the gift. ( free will) we must spread the gift (free will)

[@FLpalm]

I don''t know what you're trying to inform me on exactly. I'm a Catholic. Free will. Got it.

[@AarontheGreatXCII-kn4gj]

1. Confession 2. Communion 3. Obedience in Doctrines and action

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@sharonzizman6049]

Thank you Ken for emphasising the Sacraments and the will of God..as a child I attended cofession weekly...Mass every Friday and weekly Adoration and Benediction...daily Mass during lent..fasting on tuesdays and fridays....what a gift I did not realize...until I left the Church for 3 years..through much sorrow..suffering..divine intervention I returned to the love of God in Christ .in his Church and sacraments and scripture and truth and community...and now have such a peace..trust in only God and his word and a deep love and compassion for others...I am so grateful to my parents for my Catholic upbringing..gor the Sacraments of Baptism..Holy Communion..Reconciliation..Confirmation..Marriage and Healing...truly blessed and grateful

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Hi Sharon. Can salvation be lost? If so, how?

[@approvedofGod]

Why do you baptize babies if the person has to believe first? There is no mention of being "born again" or the "conversion experience." John 3 says that you must be born again.

[@georgepenton808]

Where does it say the person has to believe first? Jesus said let the little children come unto me. Many Protestant denominations baptize babies.

[@morelmaster]

Whole households were baptized in the NT without specific mention of who the family was composed of, so surely there were children and infants among them, no exceptions were noted.

[@hastenlaguardia1050]

Ephesian 2:8-9 is the way of True SALVATION..

[@TheJordan2698]

Amen sister , our Lord Jesus Christ shall reign forever and ever.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Amen sister. It's all by grace.

[@gloriastreet4684]

Works are a result of salvation, not a way to get it. You cannot work your way to heaven. You don’t go to God saying… Look what I did for you… You say… Thank you Jesus for what you did for me‼️🙏

[@teresabailey7400]

Can I like you on Facebook because that picture of you looks so hot

[@fernandoperez8587]

Baptism is not a work. You do nothing, but are having something done to you and for you. Baptism saves (1 Peter 3:20-21) and washes away our sins (Acts 22:16). The purely passive act alone does not save but the faith in it. It and not a prayer is the method prescribed by scripture to be saved (Acts 2:38). I'm not even even Catholic by the way.

[@victorcrowne8257]

you are confusing the GIFT of Salvation (Eph 2:8-10) that was purchased with Jesus' blood, and our behavior AFTER we are Saved. Salvation itself is simply accepting this GIFT by Faith (Romans 10:9-10). the Thief on the cross did NOT get water baptized, do good deeds, confess every sin, drink Jesus' blood, eat Jesus' flesh, pay indulgences, chant the rosary, nor ask Mary to intercede.... all the Thief did is what we ALL must do to be Saved: BELIEVE and CONFESS that "Jesus IS The Lord/Christ" (Luke 23:42-43, Romans 10:9-10) -- and Jesus said that the Thief would be in Heaven that very day (no purgatory).

[@heyjar1011]

Yes. When God revealed His glory there is nothing left to do but repent and believe! Works will not save us but is only evidence of a changed heart.

[@Inphy-01]

VictorCrowne i am totally agree with you :)

[@shadowisen]

The thief on the cross was not an instruction manual for salvation, just as Jesus' other healing miracles were not instruction manuals for salvation. They were simply one-time accounts of things that He did during His life, fittingly ending with miraculously offering salvation for just that one person.

[@lostandfound1642]

That is rather a simplistic view of the salvation of the good thief. You forget that the Bible did not record every single word that Jesus spoke, or every single deed He did, or even every miracle He performed. We can reasonably imagine that a longer conversation took place between Jesus and the thief.... but we know only a few of those words. Obviously the thief was in no position to do anything else ... it was too late for him to get baptised, start living a just, upright life, to give witness of the mercy of God! However, Jesus showed His immense mercy to this thief who truly repented - at the last possible moment of his life. By *no means* is He telling all of us "only" to believe, in order to be saved. IF THAT WERE TRUE, the WHOLE BIBLE COULD BE REDUCED TO ONE VERSE ONLY !!!!!! THe rest would be irrelevant!! There are DOZENS of other scriptures which tell us how we should be, what we should do, what is important.... have you not read and understood these? Here are 3! "Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able".-Luke 13:24. Matthew 25:41 to Matthew 25:45 - when Jesus talks about the sheeps and the goats, and the "conditions" for entering Heaven. This is a beautiful, but critically important passage, to be read and meditated often! James 2:14-26 (Faith without works is dead.) Friend, when you read.... read the WHOLE passage, and read even the passages before and after the scriptures, otherwise you risking having a false understanding of what salvation means. Peace!

[@jongricafort4]

Thanks Ken, I really admire the simplicity & kind words you utters on the 3 steps to salvation..very clear & yet profound...Unconditional Love vs. Unconditional Salvation strikes me it's my first time that I heard it spoken and you nailed it...as St. Paul teaches and reminded us "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, WORK OUT your own salvation with fear and trembling. "(Philippians 2:12)...also in James 2:17 "So too, faith by itself, if it is not complemented by action, is dead....God bless! IHMMP4us, Blessed Ivan Merz, pray for us. Amen

[@alvinmusai5837]

Jong Ricafort how are we saved? Is it by Faith or is it by works? James indeed said show me your faith without works, and I’ll show you my faith by my works, -works here, is to be substituted to fruit, it’s to be taken in this view, “ Proper faith produces proper works”. If you claim that your are saved, but you have no fruit to evidence that you are saved, then your faith is lifeless. Only proper faith will produce proper works. The Word of God is clear on how one is saved. “It’s by Grace through Faith, not of works.” -Ephesians 2:8-9”. salvation is by faith, it cannot be by works. Why is that? Because, what Jesus did on Calvary’s Cross was the only perfect Work needed. His Work, and not ours. ‘ it doesn’t matter how much good work we can do in this lifetime, it won’t earn us any single thing from God, The only Work God can accept is The Work His Son accomplished on the Cross. Is your faith in whom it should be, and what He has done? You see, the only way to be saved is for the sinner to repent, and to believe in Jesus Christ and that He died for them, and if they whole-heartedly believe in Christ, then they are saved. If we, as human beings try to go about basing our salvation upon works, then we are in entity against God, and that’s not a place anyone wants to be. I pray that the Lord uses this words to show you that which you don’t know. - I’ll end with this: The only way to God is through Jesus Christ, and the only way to Jesus Christ is through the Cross, and the only way to the Cross, is through a denial of self. “You don’t have to do good works to earn God’s salvation, it’s a gift from Him, and once you place your faith in Jesus and what He has done for you on Calvary’s Cross, then you will see yourself doing good works, not because it earns you anything, because it’s who you are, a new creation in Christ Jesus”. May God’s blessing be upon this Christmas and May His Mercies be with you, Amen

[@jongricafort4]

Alvin Musai that's your OWN interpretation.. Im a Catholic we are blesed to have a Pope & Church Magisterium to interpret scriptures for us, all we have to do is FOLLOW, OBEY & TRUST that the Faith handed to us is the TRUTH.. On your case are you assured biblically that your interpretation is correct... Who handed to you that kind of interpretation? Is it your own understanding or belong to your pastors/leaders? Care to give names of your human leaders... Dont tell me Jesus, just to be sure... Ok go convince me.. Godbless!

[@georgepenton808]

Faith in Jesus means having faith in everything Jesus taught, including that good works are necessary for salvation (Matthew 25:31-46).

[@melindabloom7281]

George Penton ... (CWSB) 8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” WORKS DOES NOT SAVE!

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@camp5607]

Ephesians 2:8-10 …8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.…

[@njohn6995]

Thanks for you video. I’m so proud to belong to the Church who gave the Bible to the world, the Church founded by Jesus.

[@diarmuidsheehan4927]

I think you mean founded by Emperor Constantine

[@georgepenton808]

@@diarmuidsheehan4927 History is not your strong suit, is it D.S.? Long before Constantine was born the Catholic Church existed and had a pope, bishops, priests, the Mass, the Holy Eucharist, and the other six sacraments. And prayers to Mary and the other saints and prayers for the poor souls in Purgatory.

[@kkdoc7864]

George Penton Your understanding that the church saves is absolutely wrong. Jesus saves. Whenever man gets ahold of something divine, it becomes corrupted.

[@elliestretchprays7851]

NL John 6:53-57 Amen! I’m so grateful that my parents and grandparents gave us the faith of Truth, beauty and reason; the Holy Catholic apostolic church🎁🎉💕✝️🕊

[@kkdoc7864]

Ellie Stretch I do believe that most Catholics love Jesus and are saved because of belief in what He did for us on the cross rising again on the third day. The problem with denominations claiming to be the ONLY true church is that it really isn’t true. Christ’s church is made up of believers who follow His gospel. They belong to many denominations---Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc. The problem is, man has changed the gospel over time, and when that happens, followers are deceived thinking that just because it was there the longest, it somehow has to be true. The Bible is the only inspired Word of God, and we are admonished to stick to it- not to add and not to take away. If Catholics ignore the wrong teachings and hang on to the true gospel, they are in communion with other Christians across the globe and with Christ’s Church that He established, no problem.

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

If baptism is necessary what about the thief on the cross?

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

@@Curtis_160 I agree that it is a good thing to be baptized, but to say it’s absolutely necessary for salvation, that it’s necessary like belief, I don’t agree. It’s possible for someone to be baptized and not believe, They would still be damned though for their unbelief. “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@basecardcollector1698]

all u need for salvation is to believe on the lord jesus christ ,and believe that he died ,buried and rose from the grave thats all nothing more and nothing less.End of story

[@Melvin.T.Austin]

Thank you.

[@abubbamundt100]

John 3:16 Titus 3:5 Romans 6:23 Romans 10:9-10,13 Acts 16:31 Believe Believe Believe

[@georgepenton808]

I do believe. That is why I am a Roman Catholic.

[@melindabloom7281]

George Penton ...but do you believe in Christ Alone? Not Christ plus...the church, Mary, the saints, the pope, etc. but Christ Alone?

[@WestVirginiaWildlife]

@@melindabloom7281 You can not be in Christ without His Church. Those who do not hear His Church are to be looked upon as the heathens (Mat. 18:17). The Church is the pillar and the ground of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). You must venerate the saints and ask for their prayers (1 Timothy 2:1, Rev. 5:8, Rev. 8:3). The Pope is the head of the Church militant while Jesus is in heaven (Mat. 16:18-19, John 21:15, etc). Hence to be in the Church is to be under the Pope. You are teaching heresy. You must repent and enter the Catholic Church, outside of which there is no salvation.

[@melindabloom7281]

Rhett Quigley ...you have that wrong. Acts 4:12, “And there is salvation in NO ONE ELSE; for there is NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN that has been given among men, BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED.” There is nothing said that the church is the name we are saved by. Matthew 18:17, the context here is about church discipline! Not about being heathens if not part of a denomination! Wow, that is really a stretch. “You MUST venerate the saints & ask for their prayers”...again, you have taken Scripture out of context. We are NEVER to pray to dead people! The Revelation passage you quoted was the saints in heaven speaking to Jesus in heaven. Nothing about people praying to the dead. 1Tim 2:1 is speaking about praying for all men...not dead people, again. 1Tim 3:15, THE CHURCH RESTS ON THE TRUTH AS IT IS IN CHRIST. The Truth does NOT rest on the Catholic church! It is you who needs to repent for teaching a false Jesus, Matt 24:23-24.

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

The wrong verses and PARTIAL verses. The correct way to come to Christ is the way HE HIMSELF instructed in the great commission passages of Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15-16, and Luke 24:26-47. That is the Apostles doctrine, or the Doctrine of Christ. Acts 2:37-42, Acts 16:30-34!! Not just verse 31, and Acts 22:16 show the Correct way: HEAR (the gospel) BELIEVE it CONFESS Christ (not sins) REPENT be BAPTIZED (into Him) The ABIDE (remain in Christ) till that day. THIS is the True plan of salvation according to JESUS HIMSELF. not the reformed protestant LIES of Faith alone or the catholic LIES of sacraments. New Testament Christianity is the True way.

[@sherrykershaw4883]

We can do as we want to because we are free

[@joinvlog4028]

Thank for your advise about the word of God, May God blessing U, forever and till your eternity life...

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@Resource777]

Thanks

[@Catholicspeaker]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching :)

[@jimmywadsworth5440]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son whoever Shall Believe in Me shall have everlasting life pretty simple

[@georgepenton808]

But belief in Christ means belief in everything Christ taught, including that good works are necessary for salvation (Matthew 25:31-46), that Jesus appointed Peter to be the fist pope (Matthew 16:18-19), that Purgatory exists (Matthew 5:25-26 and Luke 12:58-59), that the Holy Eucharist is literally His Body and Blood (John 6:48-69), that priesys have the supernatural power to forgive sins (John 20:22), and that babies should be baptized (Matthew 19:14) .

[@melindabloom7281]

George Penton ...please give it up!! You’re working working working for eternity & getting nowhere bc you’ve missed the point of the Gospel! Christ accomplished all the “works” necessary. Just Believe...George you’re running in circles trying to earn your way with nonsensical stuff. Please wake up!

[@nathangilbert5297]

@@melindabloom7281 I understand where you are coming from, but I think you are missing @George Pentons point. Hes not saying that we are working for our salvation. We are saved by grace, to believe in God is doing so through mouth AND actions. Look into Matthew 25:31-46 and maybe you can give a counter perhaps?

[@melindabloom7281]

@@nathangilbert5297 …thank you…I will try to address this more explicitly. George Penton had said that, “belief in Christ means belief in everything Christ taught, including that good works are necessary for salvation.” And he used Matthew 25:31-46 as his reference. Christ never taught that works were necessary for salvation…especially in this Matthew passage. All throughout the Old Testament, a blood sacrifice was done for the remission of sins. Hebrews 9:22, “without the shedding of blood there can be no forgiveness of sins.” This is a direct quote taken from Leviticus 17:11. This has been true since the book of Leviticus was written around 4000BC. So it is Jesus shed blood now that as an unblemished sacrifice, offers us forgiveness and salvation. When Jesus said “it is finished”, in John 19:30, He meant that nothing could be added to His sacrifice. No works, nothing. It was finished & complete. In the Old Testament, there were many different types of sacrifices…peace offerings, fellowship offerings, etc. But those never atoned for sin. Only a blood sacrifice was necessary for that. And yes, you are correct, & I agree, that works of charity are the direct result of what Christ has done in one’s life. In fact, that’s what James meant in chapter 2:-14-17…”if someone says he has faith but does not have works…can THAT faith save him?” If one professes faith in Christ, yet has no fruit to show for it, is THAT person saved? If one is truly saved, he won’t be able to NOT help those in need. BUT…those works of charity DO NOT SAVE. They are not necessary for salvation. How many works of charity would be required for salvation? No…that has never been the case. There is salvation only in the belief that Christ shed His blood for the forgiveness of my sins. He exchanged His royal robes for my filthy rags and went to the cross and died in my place. There is salvation in no other name…not mine plus Jesus, only Jesus. He is enough.

[@nathangilbert5297]

@@melindabloom7281 first of all, let me just thank you for taking the time to give me such a detailed response I appreciate it. Ok, so I think I can understand the confusion that hearing works makes on jump yo think that a Catholic is purposing that we are adding on to Jesus' sacrifice. This is simply not the argument being made here. To accept God as our Lord and savior would involve some sort of action. One can see the problem of just saying "yup, Jesus is my savior" and then precedes to live how ever they choose? Surely you too can find issue with this?

[@Declared-righteous]

Min 4:05 “baptism, confession and obedience are necessary for salvation”. The following questions are begging to be asked: what about those who died prior to baptism, and why would an external act like baptism save someone when the entire gospel is about our fallen spiritual condition? Confession of sin to who? Confession to God makes sense since it’s God who has the power to save. Exactly how much obedience is required to save someone? You see the problem? Baptism and perfect obedience were achieved by the only perfect man who died in our place. His name is Jesus and it is by faith in Jesus alone that fallen man can be saved. That is the beauty of the gospel of God’s grace.

[@alexis_says_hi]

Thank you for sharing. The cooperation of faith and works is beautiful.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Only one sacrifice is acceptable for salvation.....and it's not your filthy rags righteousness, but my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's perfect finished, redemptive work on the cross. My goodness you people are so.lost!!!!

[@alexis_says_hi]

@@danielrutigliano7938 That's the faith part of faith and works.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

@@alexis_says_hi you have nothing to bring to the table, get over it. Just BELIEVE and be SAVED!!

[@therighteousrighthand]

@@danielrutigliano7938 Believe and be saved...but sit on your behind..go now and feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit those in prison, take off the yoke of oppression, be the voice of the weak.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

@@therighteousrighthand you first. And make sure you're not only doing ALL of these things today, but also tomorrow, rhe next day, the next day, the next day, cause friend once you stop doing all those things to prove you're saved, I'm going to assume you either were never saved or maybe you lost it.

[@yahwehsalvationinchrist3600]

Why do we catholic have idols if God wants nothing to do with idols what makes us think he’ll give an idols Authority’s to give blessings?

[@deanbritton7917]

You are not catholic so stop lying. A God honouring image is not an idol. The jews bowed before the ark. Lose the scales of fundamentalist ignorance and bigotry.

[@gloriastreet4684]

@@deanbritton7917 I guess you were obviously not aware that the Catholics change the 10 Commandments. They got rid of the one that said you must not make an idol or an image and worship it, and separated the last commandment into two, to make up the 10. And don’t say you don’t worship statues because you do, I am an ex- Catholic, so I know you get down on your hands and knees in front of them and pray. I wonder what God thinks about that? And that is not the only thing that the Catholics teach directly opposite to God‘s word in the Bible. You also pray to dead people, which is necromancy, the occult, and is strictly for bidden in the Bible. The dead are dead. That’s why the Catholics print the 10 Commandments on the inside cover of their Bible, because they don’t want you actually going into the Bible and reading the 10 Commandments for yourself, because then you would see what they did.

[@Greenboy54321]

Doesn't Jesus teach us to forgive others transgressions they have committed against us without them have asked us personally for it... Idk I believe in forgiving others even if they do not come to me for forgiveness, I pray to God to forgive them and know that his abundant mercy on me will be given to them as they are also his children.

[@elliestretchprays7851]

James Bradford yes that is true, we must forgive others as we wish to be forgiven by God. I love that fresh clean feeling after a good confession in the Holy Sacrament of Reconcilliation. It’s a humbling act to be sure.

[@normaguimte6036]

May GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS WORK OF YOURS IN ALL THINGS YOU NEED TO CONTINUE PROPAGATING THE FAITH THAT MORE PEOPLE MAY HEAR OF THE GOOD LORD'S WORKS AND CAUSE MORE CONVERSIONS. THANK YOU.

[@henryviite7716]

Let me correct those who need to find the truth: Salvation cannot be earned, because we are fallen creatures who sinned. If we could work for salvation, Jesus dying on the cross would have been all for nothing--that is why he came because WE COULD NOT BE GOOD ENOUGH ON OUR OWN. PERIOD. Salvation is ONLY earned through true faith and trust in Jesus and what he did for you on Calvary. Baptism, and good works are only "visible" appearances of one claiming to repent of their sins, but it DOES NOT actually cleanse you. You cannot put faith in more than one thing--either you believe in the truth or you reject it. Therefore, you either place your ENTIRE (not some) faith in Jesus Christ alone for saving you, or you don't. If you do (b/c God knows your heart) you are saved, but if you place your faith in something else (The bible, Good Works, Baptism, Church attendance, Money, Other worldly possessions) you WILL go to hell when you die. Pray to God to reveal the truth to come into you so you won't fall into traps like these. For those who follow this, or don't believe in God and are reading this now do not have an excuse. I also pray that this speaker in this video repents and truly gets saved if we believes in this, because this is a false, and deceitful doctrine that is NOT biblical.

[@georgepenton808]

We can't earn grace. Grace is a free gift from God. But we must do something with the grace God has given us---we must do good works of charity for our fellow human beings.

[@melindabloom7281]

George Penton ...we do acts of charity because we are saved. The Holy Spirit within us, once we are saved, compels us to do good works. It’s not the other way around. By doing good works to be more righteous?? Or to make God love me more, is not biblical. We are saved by grace alone so that no one can boast about doing good works!

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Henry V i i t e you are half way to understanding the fullness of truth. Keep reading, you’ll find out the rest and you’re welcome 🤗😘

[@melindabloom7281]

Ellie Stretch ...??? And what does THAT mean???

[@morelmaster]

@@melindabloom7281 And you are going to tell the difference between those who do good works because they are saved, and those who do them because YOU think they are doing them to earn salvation??? Only God can read minds and hearts, not you.

[@jdkskwkwjdjxjfen]

Serious question, well actually two questions. One if you confess your sins then before your able to come back and confess again you die without confessing sin what do Catholics beleive happens to you? Next question is what sins do you have to confess? The standard for not sinning is so high we sin almost constantly which means we dont have enough time to confess them nor enough memory to memorize them so what happens with that? Are there only certain types of sin you confess?

[@jonathanwalter9131]

@Poseidon H2O Jesus died for our sins on the cross and says that we must repent of all of our sins. This does not mean that you have to ask for forgiveness every time you sin. But to turn from your sin and believe that Jesus Christ died for you and rose again so that you can be saved. You see it’s impossible for us to be in constant worry over every sin. But we just need to turn it over to Jesus and turn from our sin knowing that we will make mistakes. But God’s mercy is greater than our sin. God Loves You!

[@milanelungu2626]

Thank you for sharing this. May God bless you always as you continue to work in His vineyard.

[@Catholicspeaker]

Milane Lungu thank you. 😀

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@teresabailey7400]

@@Catholicspeaker unsaved devil

[@lindaruss3772]

Good information! Banjo is a bit loud.

[@kathywiens9852]

These videos are going to be a great addition for evangelization on social media. Thank you!

[@jimmywadsworth5440]

Jesus gave us salvation when he died on the cross something given but I do believe you do got to keep up good work

[@carolechapla6505]

Good works are a result of our salvation not a means to salvation. Salvation is belief and faith that by the grace of God,not something we could ever earn, we are saved and forgiven our sins through Christ’s death on the cross and his rising from death .

[@poeticjustice1997]

He who believe on the son is saved because of what he done not what we can do. Jesus is perfect we are not. No works at all from us jyst believe in his death buriel and ressurection. Jesus paid it all thats how much he loves us. We cant add to what our saviour done

[@joannatabitha5989]

Salvation is a free gift. You can not earn salvation; you can not lose salvation.

[@georgepenton808]

You can't earn it and no one can take it away from you, but you (or I or anybody else) could foolishly throw it away by committing a mortal sin.

[@gloriastreet4684]

Only if you’re Catholic… The rest of the Christians aren’t affected by mortal sin.

[@BernardoRojasdeLuna]

@@gloriastreet4684 Romans 6

[@gloriastreet4684]

@@BernardoRojasdeLuna yeah… So?

[@fancimcguffin2227]

Why call it Roman Catholic salvation? Doesn’t that illustrate that it’s faith in Roman Catholicism and not in Jesus? 🤨🤨🤨

[@eskimoman000]

Very well spoken and explained.

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@mrs.redeemed3600]

DO WE CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING TO OUR OWN SALVATION? There are two ways to look at this question-from a practical point of view and a biblical point of view. First, from practical point of view, let’s assume that a person does contribute something to his salvation. If that were possible, who would get the credit in heaven? If man somehow contributes to his own salvation, it would follow that man himself gets the credit. And if man gets the credit, this certainly will detract from God’s getting the credit. If it were possible to contribute something to attain heaven, then each person upon his arrival would be patting himself on the back because of what he did in order to obtain heavenly citizenship. These same people would be singing, "Praise myself, I contributed to my own salvation." It is unthinkable that people in heaven will be worshiping self rather than God. God said, “I will not give my glory to another” (Isaiah 42:8; 42:11). From a biblical point of view, mankind contributes nothing at all to his salvation. The problem with humanity is their sinfulness. Theologians normally refer to this as "total depravity." Total depravity is the belief that mankind is sinful throughout and can do nothing of himself to earn God’s favor. Because of this sinful state, mankind wants nothing to do with God (see especially Romans 1:18-32). It is safe to say that because mankind is totally depraved, mankind chooses to sin, loves to sin, defends sin, and glories in sin. Because of man’s sinful predicament, he is in need of God’s direct intervention. This intervention has been provided by Jesus Christ, the mediator between sinful humanity and righteous God (1 Timothy 2:5). As already stated, mankind wants nothing to do with God, but God wants everything to do with man. This is why He sent his son Jesus Christ to die for the sins of humanity-God’s perfect substitution (1 Timothy 2:6). Because Jesus died, through faith mankind can be declared justified, declared righteous (Romans 5:1). By faith, the person is redeemed, bought out of the slave market of sin, and set free from it (1 Peter 1:18-19). These acts just mentioned-substitution, justification, redemption-are just a few that are provided for completely by God, and devoid completely of anything human. The Bible is clear that mankind cannot contribute anything to his salvation. Any time someone thinks he can contribute, he is in essence working for his salvation, which is clearly against the Bible’s statements (see Ephesians 2:8-9). Even faith itself is a gift from God. Salvation is a free gift from God (Romans 6:23), and since it is a gift, there is nothing you can do to earn it. All you have to do is take the gift. "But to all who have received him (i.e., Jesus)-those who believe in his name-he has given the right to become God’s children" (John 1:12). 🙏❤️

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Beautiful sister. And salvation once received can never be lost. The gifts and callings of God are without repentance. God bless you sister.

[@CommandoJenkins]

You only need one thing for salvation, faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the penalty of your sins.

[@abrahamrodriguez5102]

Jehovah wants to be glorified regularly but rejects all other religions that are not the Jehovah witnesses.

[@Meraikie]

Thank you so much... this gives clarity to a difficult subject between protestants and Catholics! God bless 👐🕯🕯🕯

[@stepnbus]

Works salvation.

[@georgepenton808]

Faith, hope, and charity (good works). Faith without works is dead.

[@teresabailey7400]

@@georgepenton808 that is correct faith without works is dead according to the bible

[@chrisstastny7715]

For anyone else who listens to this video. The Doctrine of Salvation (a general term) can be broken down into it's specifics (regeneration, conversion - which involves faith and repentance, justification, sanctification and glorification). The Apostle Paul in that verse (Phil. 2:12) when he uses the word salvation is talking about sanctification. Sanctification is a process by which God enables man to grow into Christ likeness. Sanctification does not save us as Ken Yasinski says it does in this video. He is combining regeneration (God alone does it) with sanctification (God enables man to do it). Ken is saying all of this is required for salvation. Regeneration is an act, God alone does, in which He imparts new spiritual life, that is being born again (John 3). The regenerating work of God alone is what saves us. Sanctification is the process that reveals that we are in fact saved by God's grace. Working out our salvation with fear and trembling is the evidence of, but not the means to our salvation. Being sanctified will involve being baptized, the desire to live a righteous life (with God's help), believing that Jesus Christ is co-equal in nature with the Father and an increasing love for God and others. These acts are the fruit of our salvation, but not the reason why we are saved. We should place our faith in Christ alone for the forgiveness of our sins. I hope this helps. God bless you!

[@Internetshadow0000]

Why should anyone take your doctrine and interpretation of Sacred Scripture as bearing any authority? Who are you to claim to hold the Truth? I speak this only for love of others and you my brother in Christ. As our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ Himself prayed to His Heavenly Father, I wish us to be one as He and the Father are one. This system you profess, this interpretation of God's Holy Word, by what source does its assurance of authenticity spring from? God bless you!

[@drapout]

Question for you, Ken Yasinski: What about the thief on the cross? He wasn't baptized, yet Christ say "THIS DAY you will be with Me in Paradise". How is he saved if he is not baptized? RCIA 2016-17 Catholic. Just asking the question.

[@Catholicspeaker]

Good question. Catholic Answers gives a good insight at this link below. I would add to their response by saying, that we are bound by the Sacraments but God is not. Hope you find the article helpful. www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/dismissing-the-dismas-case

[@QuisutDeusmpc]

The wonder of the internet. I found this thread four months after its original posting. Jesus speaks of baptism in a number of ways. Baptism in sacramental form is a real participation in His Passion. Remember when James and John's mother tried to get Jesus to commit that they would sit at Jesus's right hand and his left in His kingdom and Jesus asked John, "Can you be baptized with the baptism with which I will be baptized?" referring to His own crucifixion. What is the thief on the cross doing but participating in the same Passion, or crucifixion as Jesus; that is, being "BAPTIZED" with the same BAPTISM with which Jesus Christ is "BAPTIZED". The thief on the cross IS "buried with Him in baptism" and by Jesus Christ very promised, "raised to walk in newness of life" with Him in Paradise.

[@QuisutDeusmpc]

That's not what Jesus said, "He said to them, 'Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever BELIEVES AND IS BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED; whoever does not believe will be condemned.'" cf. Mark 16: 15-16 No matter how many capital letters, question marks and exclamation point you use, you cannot change Jesus's plain teaching, "Jesus answered, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, NO ONE CAN ENTER the kingdom of God WITHOUT BEING BORN OF WATER AND SPIRIT.'" cf. John 3: 5 Moreover, both Sts. Peter and Paul agree: "...Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the spirit. In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison, who had once been disobedient while God patiently waited in the days of Noah during the building of the ark, in which a few persons, eight in all, WERE SAVED THROUGH WATER. THIS PREFIGURED BAPTISM, WHICH SAVES YOU NOW. It is not a removal of dirt from the body but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,..." cf. I Peter 3: 18b-21 "...because of his mercy, HE SAVED US THROUGH THE BATH OF REBIRTH AND RENEWAL BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life." cf. Titus 3: 5b-7 "For INTO ONE SPIRIT WE WERE ALL BAPTIZED INTO ONE BODY, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and WE WERE ALL GIVEN TO DRINK OF ONE SPIRIT." cf. I Corinthians 12: 13

[@QuisutDeusmpc]

...typos....Is there some reason why you believe you are making a point by 'ad hominem' / name calling? And what is this stream of consciousness, collage of thought that you think is coherent? Could you try to be more focused, clear, and concise without the calumnious name calling?

[@shaunwilliams2312]

He's describing a faith/works salvation and not through faith alone through Christ alone by grace alone. Let us rightly divide the Word (2 Timothy 2:15)

[@shaunwilliams2312]

Patrick Montgomery @4:12 he says we have to cooperate with God's laws (in addition to confession and baptism) to be saved. What does scripture say? Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Paul clearly says it's not by works but faith, eternal life is a "gift" from God so you can't earn it, and we are made to do good works thru Jesus Christ meaning do because we're saved not to be saved) Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (He says you do good works as a part of obtaining salvation. Paul tells the church in Ephesus they were dead in their sins. How can a spiritually dead person do good works??? They can't unless they be made alive first.) Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. (These verses clearly show it's not by works of the law but by faith.) I'm here and glad to answer any other concerns you may have. God bless

[@shaunwilliams2312]

Patrick Montgomery I'm sorry I went ahead a little too far. It's @4:05 where he (that being the guy in the video) says thru confession, baptism, and cooperation brings salvation.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

@@shaunwilliams2312 wow...2 years and no one commented. God bless you for standing up for the one true Gospel....Jesus Christ by Himself. God bless.

[@shaunwilliams2312]

@@danielrutigliano7938 God bless you too!

[@alexisnovosad5611]

thank you.😇

[@Catholicspeaker]

Your welcome Alexis.

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@randykenderguillenroca5712]

Awesome

[@ernestratnayakeable]

We need to pray that protestants will understand this teaching fully backed by scripture. I feel that N. T. Wright a protestant teacher of standing, is slowly but surely moving towards this in his New Perspective on Paul.

[@tbaby5650]

I get what your saying . but how about an addict if one does believe in God the father and know Jesus died for our sins . but that person let's say can't shake that addiction and say dies in that addiction? is he hell bound . not sure if a person can answer that one . maybe a opinion but in my case I know God the father and I know Jesus. but I also know I'm an addict probably will always be . am I rejecting God are I am just selfish ? same thing . but anyways if I die in MY ADDICTION. I made that choice correct? even though I know Jesus? still chose the sin . am I hell bound ? just alot to think about

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

Protestantism AND Catholicism are both false Theologies. The Apostles doctrine found throughout the book of Acts is the True gospel. New Testament Christianity

[@mpalmer22]

Is baptism really necessary for salvation? I thought it was just a public declaration of your being born again. If it is really necessary, then what happens to the person who repents and believes in Jesus as Lord and Savior, and then on his way to get baptized he gets hit by a car and dies. Does this person then go to hell?

[@childoGod77]

You have to confess your sins to God and be born again! I’m catholic but I’m working on changing that! I’ve been lied to for 41 years but God opened my eyes! God Bless all my brothers and sisters

[@Ryan_Zell]

No. You were never Catholic. And it isn't you that is changing that.... its your new Master, Lucifer. Good riddance. Also, when you take your new unHoly communion, just know that Jesus also gave a piece of bread to Judas: John 13:26-27 NASB Jesus then answered, "That is the one for whom I shall dip the morsel and give it to him." So when He had dipped the morsel, He took and gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. [27] After the morsel, *Satan then entered into him.* Therefore Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

[@deanbritton7917]

Jesus taught to CONFESS to the APOSTLES -John 20:23. Born again refers to BAPTISM.

[@melindabloom7281]

R. Zell ...& I guess Catholics call this the love of Christ?? Why would anyone want to be a part of a church this hateful? No thanks...what a rotten witness of Christ’s unconditional love!

[@melindabloom7281]

Dean Britton ...born again of the Spirit...this is referring to salvation in the only One qualified to die for us.

[@Wgaither1]

R. Zell not very Christ like to say good riddance. That would be a venial sin and more time in purgatory or temporal Hell , same thing

[@tonysorice5142]

i love my church,,

[@vanodiate9731]

Thank you very much good job just keep it up don't give up I believe that God knows what you are doing. God bless you.

[@michaelknapp8074]

You should check out www.romancatholicism.com

[@dustinp161]

It’s sad to think there are people like this that believe the blood of Jesus Christ is not enough to cover all sins forever. Salvation is a free gift of God (Romans 5:16; Ephesians 2:8-9) and cannot be lost. We have assurance of salvation (1 John 5:13-14) and we can’t lose it (1Corinthians 3:13-16).

[@tinashy4420]

You only can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ alone. I once was Catholic but I heard the gospel and got saved then I became a Christian. Praise God 🙏

[@JesuschristDisciplesLondon]

God bless you sister

[@danielrutigliano7938]

God bless you Tina. I sat in a Catholic Church on Sundays for years and knew nothing, learned nothing by way of the gospel or how I needed to be crucified with Christ so that it's no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me. It's all by faith apart from ANY work. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing and regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost. - Titus 3:5

[@evangelinelough730]

Protestant and Catholic…but when a Christian? Only believing that Christ took your place on the cross, taking the wrath of God that you deserved, is the only way to salvation.

[@JohnHanly]

I think one of the questions for the RC church (going back at least 500 years) is, "Where and when was the Church of Rome given 'unconditional authority', perhaps equal to or even greater than the Bible?" Because apparently the RC church has unconditional authority to add even more conditions for salvation than what the Bible first laid out. [Not trying to be contentious, per se, but healthy debate about salvation is important.] The Bible seems to have a much simpler message of salvation and the fullness thereof: The Apostle John tells us in his Gospel account and in his letters that, "To all who received Him and believed in His Name He gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12) And, of course, that infamous passage, John 3:16, "...that whoever believes (or all of the believing ones) should not perish but have everlasting life." Other passages could be mentioned, but at the end of his Gospel John says, "Jesus did many other signs...these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." (John 20). John tells us in his first letter, "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:13) Shucks, it's almost as if John is implying that faith is sufficient for us to be reconciled to God. Now, I know, many Roman Catholics believe these things, but your church will tell you basically that believing in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God is not good enough to receive salvation, that is, eternal life. As Mr. Yasinski mentioned in the video, "...obedience to His commands, which are subsisting fully in the Catholic Church, are necessary...". So then the difference would be that it is God Who, by His Holy Spirit convicts of sin (John 16:8), grants repentance (Acts 11:17-18), grants faith (Phil 1:29), all by His grace. And, this is enough for us to be reconciled to God, forgiven of all our past, present and future sins, to be washed and cleansed so that we can go directly to God in prayer, "Our Father...", and, "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." And, "...that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." We have been cleansed so much so that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19-20). Paul also tells us, "...even when we were dead in our trespasses, [God] made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved--and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus". (Eph 2:5-6) And, also, "To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Col 1:27 If we are indeed children of God now-through or in Christ Jesus, we don't need priests because we can go directly to God as His children. [Remember, outside of Christ, God does not love us unconditionally, but gives a degree of love to natural man-that Paul describes as "children of wrath" (Eph. 2:3). Even Mr Yasinsky quoted from James, saying, "confess your sins to one another"--not to a priest, because Jesus is our only High Priest. Even Peter says that (the Christians he's writing to) are "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation". This is how amazing God's salvation is! So then, what about obedience? When one has been convicted of sin, given a relationship with the Creator of the Universe, given some assurance of eternal life, been born again by the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit-all because of God's love and grace towards us, then our hearts gush with praise and thanksgiving towards God and we want to do what pleases Him! Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain to receive blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen! God has taken out our heart of stone and given us a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26,27)-one that is compliant and grateful and loving and obedient towards Him.

[@Catholicspeaker]

Regarding your first question - where does the Church get her authority. From Jesus - Matthew 16:17-19 If you are interested in further exploring the Catholic understanding authority: www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/peter-the-rock I ask you to consider - by what authority do you live by? Scripture alone and your ability to interpret it's meaning?

[@JohnHanly]

​@@Catholicspeaker Thank you for cordial response. I listen to Catholic Answers on occasion. They seem to quote Scripture as if their audience would understand the plain reading of the text. And note your own response above, referencing a Scripture passage as if it's completely understandable. What is lacking perhaps is a preface such as, "Here is the infallible and authoritative understanding of the verse from the Magisterium or the Pope that I'm about to quote: ....". So also, in the original video, Mr. Yasinski quoted several passages as if they would be understandable to his general audience. But why would he do this unless he is speaking with the authority of the Pope, or the magisterium, or both? Apparently, he was using the Scriptures as his sole authority (at least for some of his points). And why not? We have the very words of Jesus and Peter and John and James and Paul. Should not the words of Jesus Himself and His Apostles hold the greatest authority for our lives? Have you read the entire Bible? Then you know that it wasn't written for Doctors of Theology. It was written for all of God's people. This is why God would tell Joshua, "Meditate on My Word, then you will be strong and have success." Heck, it was also why God commanded Moses to read His law to the entire congregation of Israel in the wilderness--men, women and children. And again, centuries later, when Ezra read the law, it was to all the people. David wrote, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word." And, "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Sola Scriptura doesn't mean, 'Me and my Bible under a tree somewhere'. What it means is that there are a group of writings in the history of the Christian Church that in fact are Scripture; and other writings that are not. And that body of writing that is Canonical* is Scripture, and all other writings, traditions, assertions ought to bow before the very Words of God. Now to answer your original question, "...by what authority do you live by? Scripture alone and your ability to interpret it's meaning?" Well, yes and no...not my ability--apart from various pastors and theologians who read the original Greek and Hebrew [and even the Latin]. But when they exegete/reveal the meaning of the text, they don't appeal to their own authority or a higher authority such as the leaders of their denomination, but rather the meaning of the text itself. And praise God for the abundance of Protestant teachers with which an individual can compare and contrast and "meditate" on the Scriptures. *yeah, I know, we Protestants wouldn't even have a Canon if it weren't for the RC Church. We would just encourage the Roman Church to come back to the plumb line of the Bible, as many of the church fathers first held to... Sola Scriptura rather than sola ecclesia. Scripture is the only, highest authority for all believers.

[@slovsuarez707]

he is giving you scripture to back up what he is saying.

[@joholly4536]

Slov Suarez Exactly these people are denial...what are they doing watching this video, just to criticise?

[@CommandoJenkins]

Josee Soul We watch the video to thwart false teachers.

[@jorgemartinez8462]

Patrick, it doesn't make sense. There is NO HISTORICAL RECORD of any other EARLY coherent Church but the Catholic. Those heresies which departed from the Catholic Church DIED (Gnosticism, Arianism, Manichaeism, etc.). Since the early centuries, all bishops, monks, nuns, and committed religious people from whom writings are preserved, taught the Catholic practices (St Ignacius of Antioch, St Justin Martir, St Jerome, St Augustine etc), they recognized the Pope as THE successor of Peter and leader of the Church, taught and practiced the Eucharist, and all the other Catholic sacraments. If Jesus BIRTHED His Church, it was meant to GROW as a created BODY grows, NOT stay UNDERGROUND. Sure enough, Jesus' promise to keep His Church ALIVE was fulfilled in EVERY generation through ALL centuries. The book of Acts is only the beginning of 2000 years of Church history. As the Catholic Church grew, it spread the teaching of the Gospel to ALL NATIONS, in accordance to the instructions of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

[@jorgemartinez8462]

Ok, forgive me if I have misused (unintentionally) any of the scriptures. It wasn't Peter who decided food is not impure, it was the apostle Paul (1 Cor 8:7). Still, it was the apostles who decided ultimately (under the guidance of the Holy Spirit) if circumcision was necessary, of if the Gospel was to be shared to the gentiles. My point is this: The Church that Jesus founded IS APOSTOLIC, which means that the apostles LEAD the Church and TEACH the correct interpretation of the scriptures. The apostles are selected and confirmed by previous elder apostles, who have communicating their AUTHORITY generation after generation by imposition of hands since the times of Jesus. 1 Corinthians 12 talks about the Holy Spirit's giving different gifts, not only spiritual ones, but functions in the Church, especially the APOSTOLATE. Verse 27: "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 28 And God has placed in the church FIRST of all APOSTLES, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? [I guess not everybody has to] Do all interpret? 31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts..." The Church IS apostolic.

[@jorgediego]

Patrick Montgomery, I give you clear biblical quotes showing that the Church of Jesus was apostolic, history shows that it continued to be so, and you just deny it without proof. Maybe you need time to read the gospel from this point of view, and learn more UNBIASED objective history. Maybe then you'll agree that the Church has always had apostles to lead and teach the Church according to Jesus' plan.

[@Me-vm7br]

Amen

[@jimmywadsworth5440]

But let me be clear there's nothing wrong with the Catholic Church I go to Catholic mass all the time

[@MrBazinthenow]

But there is no truth there .

[@stephen_a3733]

MrBazinthenow can you elaborate? There is scripture readings and holy mass every Sunday/ every day. How is there no truth there?

[@MrBazinthenow]

@@stephen_a3733 Good point . My comment is a little brash . Apologies .. I believe that the Catholic church is in error . Sure their will be some truths . After all roman Catholicism is based on the bible . But I say this carefully as someone who reads the bible regularly, just the simple essentials of the faith the roman catholic church deviates from the scriptures. Are all who are Roman catholic lost ? no but I believe this is inspite of catholic teachings rather than because of .

[@stephen_a3733]

MrBazinthenow no worries. I appreciate how open you are towards our teachings and traditions. Would you care to converse about the “errors” in the church?

[@MrBazinthenow]

@@stephen_a3733 There is the major issue of how a person is saved according to Roman Catholicism. RC has complicated the gosepl and made it a human endeavour rather than ' good news ' . It lines up with all the major religions which proclaim that man has to do his part for his salvation. The protestants rightly pointed out the hypocrisy of " indulgences ' and many erroneous teachings but did not go far enough and it too has major issues ( calvernism as we call it today). Augustine has a lot to answer for.

[@JerryGLoveless]

Only Jesus has the authority to forgive sin.

[@MrBazinthenow]

This is so painful to hear I dont know where to start with the errors of Catholicism. Its heart breaking. Please Catholics read the bible yourselves . This is so false it's awful to hear .And this is only 3 minutes . Lord help us reach Catholics.

[@jzak5723]

I'm Catholic, so convince me I'm wrong.

[@MrBazinthenow]

@@jzak5723 Your wrong if you believe in the Catholic church teachings . I dont know which teachings you believe?

[@naysho2750]

So convince me how a person should be saved?

[@gloriastreet4684]

@@naysho2750 here is some convincing… Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:1-8 Romans10:1-4 Romans 5:12-18 Romans 5:6 Romans 3:19-28 Romans8:1-4 Romans 8:7 Romans 6:14 Romans 9:31-32 Titus 3:5-7 Galatians 3:10-14 Galatians 2:16 Galatians 2:21 Galatians 5:18 Acts 13:39 Matthew 7:21-23 Luke 18:9-14 2 Timothy 1:9 1 John 1:7 1 John2:1-3 Romans 3:19****** Romans 3:23 -26 1 Timothy 2:5... there is one mediator between man and God, and that is the man Jesus Christ. One means one‼️ it doesn’t mean one plus Mary, plus a priest, plus a bunch of saints. It means one‼️ In any of those passages about salvation it doesn’t say anything about rituals, or talismans, or the fact that Jesus‘s death does not forgive all your sins, and you have to go to purgatory, and then have the works of other people get you into heaven by praying. Sorry… Jesus will get all the glory for people who go to heaven, he will not share it with anybody… It was his sacrifice. He for gave all your sins, not some. John 6:28-29... then they asked him, “ what must we do to do the works God requires?”. Jesus answered, “ The work of God is this; to believe in the one he has sent” This is just a very small sampling of the false doctrine you have been taught. I pray you take this seriously🙏🙏🙏

[@nicholasherman6944]

@@gloriastreet4684 Hello. Coming from the Catholic side of things. Thank you for you genuine concern for our salvation! In response to your faith alone scripture passages, how would you respond to James 2:14-26?

[@moneymakerfosho6915]

This is way too complicated! The Bible says who so ever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved read Romans 10 9 - 13

[@mistyrodriguez2179]

Cool. Tell all of that to someone who has been in a car wreck and about to die. I guess you will have to tell them sorry dude. You dont have time to be baptized, go to mass, go to confession, yadayada.

[@georgepenton808]

Such a person had plenty of time to repent before his or her accident but did not. Death could come at any time unexpectedly, "like a thief in the night" Jesus put it. We have to be ready.

[@yahwehsalvationinchrist3600]

And why pray to marry Jesus Christ mother?

[@georgepenton808]

Because Mary is closer to Jesus than we are. (Direct prayers to the Father, to Jesus, and to the Holy Spirit are allowed.)

[@Wgaither1]

@@georgepenton808 not a good answer

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

He doesn't give us the power to forgive. Heresy and Blasphemy. This is works righteous salvation. We are saved by grace.

[@Max_G43]

God's Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not by our own efforts or works

[@tbaby5650]

I get what your saying . but how about an addict if one does believe in God the father and know Jesus died for our sins . but that person let's say can't shake that addiction and say dies in that addiction? is he hell bound . not sure if a person can answer that one . maybe a opinion but in my case I know God the father and I know Jesus. but I also know I'm an addict probably will always be . am I rejecting God are I am just selfish ? same thing . but anyways if I die in MY ADDICTION. I made that choice correct? even though I know Jesus? still chose the sin . am I hell bound ? just alot to think about

[@Max_G43]

@@tbaby5650 first of all are you born again? Is your heart in the right place ? Do you want to get better ? Do you have any idols ? At the end of the day god judges the heart. You must accept Jesus as your savior and make him Lord of your life

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

God's Word also says in James 2:24 we are justified by works and NOT by faith only. Explain that

[@abubbamundt100]

Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. No baptism. Sorry but not sorry. All one needs for salvation is the atoning blood of Jesus. The video misrepresents the verse in Mark. He only quotes the first half. The full verse says: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16 KJV. If baptism was required for salvation, the verse would say: He that believeth not and is not baptized is damned. Salvation is realizing that we can do nothing to earn God's favor. But God loved us enough to sacrifice his son on our behalf. When Jesus died, he said "it is finished" or "paid in full". All you have to do is accept that by faith and you are guaranteed eternal life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@michaelverde6034]

Abe Mundt Hi. you wrote: "When Jesus died, he said "it is finished" or "paid in full". This is your own translation or interpretation to His final words? "It is finished"? What was the "it" that Jesus finished? How did you come to understand this interpretation?You also wrote: "Salvation is realizing that we can do nothing to earn God's favor." Isn't this the definition of *grace* and not *salvation* or were you ad libing here? Salvation means to be saved. Saved to the kingdom of God. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" {KJV Eph 2_8} . There was no alone. It is errant. Keep the faith!

[@abubbamundt100]

Michael Verde Tetelastai was a Greek word stamped on a bill when the entire debt was paid in full. Meaning no more had to be paid. That is the Greek word used by Jesus when he died. He was declaring that the entire sin debt for mankind was paid in full. 2. No. Salvation is a multi step process. You must 1) realize you can do nothing to earn his salvation. 2) realize that he did everything necessary for you to have salvation. 3) accept his death on the cross as full payment for your sins. You don't have to pray a certain prayer, but this is an example. God, I know I am a sinner and that apart from you I am destined for hell. I ask you to forgive me of my sins and cleanse my heart. Please come into my heart and be my Lord and savior. Amen.

[@michaelverde6034]

Abe Mundt Abe Mundt Hi. Thanks for the response. Yep, I've heard this explanation before. Tetelestai is actually used 26 times throughout the scriptures and only 2-3 instances suggest a context that is connected to a payment. The remaining ones are in a context that is fulfilled statement. Actually, Tetelestai is used in both John 19:28 and 19:30. To suggest 19:28 also means 'Paid in Full' is confusing because it's referring to fulfilling scriptures. Therefore, the short of this when you review scripture in Greek it's important to understand the context, since a single Greek word with it's tense can transliterate to several words in English (in this case Tetelestai uses the perfect present tense). Jesus spoke Aramaic, so a word mashelem 'finished' and the greek tetelestai 'finished'' is different. Actually, given the tense for tetelestai it's suggesting 'and will continue to be finished'. So, context is everything in scripture. If we were talking about the 'it' being our redemption with Jesus' death. It's not finished, because he a) is not dead yet, b) has not decended into hell, and c) has not been resurrected. The context is aligned with taking the 'sour' drink. This is significant because He's saying 'it' is finished. "It" is the Passover sacrifice that began in the upper room, new covenant which has just been concluded. Secondly, 'it' is also the fulfillment to the OT scriptures with Christ's as the lamb sacrificed. God bless!

[@michaelverde6034]

Abe Mundt Hi you did teach me a new prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ! I appreciate it! I'll have to use that in the future. If typically said a prayer like: Oh my God, I am so sorry for offending you. As a sinner I ask you to forgive me of my sins. Help me to avoid sin in the near future. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[@abubbamundt100]

Michael Verde true. Jesus was fulfilling all prophecies as the Passover Lamb. What what was the purpose of the Passover Lamb known as Messiah? His purpose was to live the perfect sinless life, and pay the same God for all mankind. All we have to do is accept by faith his death on the cross and Resurrection from the grave, as full payment for our sin. Once we do that, we are immediately justified in the eyes of God, and if we were to die that very moment, we would enter Heaven for eternity.

[@aruljohnbosco6987]

Well said. The protestants won't believe since they worship God as they want and not in the way God wants. Ave Maria.

[@jtan2010]

You misinterepret the meaning of James 5:16. confessing to one another is referring to the verses above, specifically James 5:12 "let your yes be yes and no be no" meaning being truthful to one another. You also misintrpret John 20:23. Properly read, that verse mean if you forgive the sin of others, YOU forgive it in yourself. Likewise if you retain it, YOU (not God) retain it yourself. See the difference. The previous verse states to receive the Holy Spirit. So if you receive the Holy Spirit and He dwells in you, you are to forgive as Jesus command. The last point on Baptism you reference is also wrong. Jesus said John (the Baptist) baptize with water, but He (Jesus) baptize with the Holy Spirit. So when Jesus was saying being saved by baptism He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, meaning once we are saved we are washed in the Holy Spirit not physical water!

[@lizaw.7313]

How does a baby make that choice? I grew up Catholic and found Jesus in my teenage years and made the choice to accept salvation. I don't get that at all and can't reconcile that.

[@rexbenedict9872]

thank you very useful for me, May God bless you through Mother Mary Amen

[@Catholicspeaker]

Thank you

[@ministryofreconciliation.2167]

No it wasn't! Stop lying! These satanists teach, that you even have to suffer in purgatory for a while before you go to heaven! It doesn't help you with your salavation! The only way you can be saved, and KNOW you have eternal life, is by faith alone in Jesus Christ! Ephesians 2:8, Mark 1:15, and Romans 10:9-10!

[@CommandoJenkins]

rex benedict Through Mary? Mary was a human sinner. THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.

[@eskimoman000]

+Ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-18 How can you have faith in Christ if you are not a member of His Body the Church? Ephesians 1:22-23 [22] And he hath subjected all things under his feet, and hath made him head over all the church, [23] Which is his body, and the fullness of him who is filled all in all.(NOTE** - The Church which is Christ’s Body has the fullness of Him in it.) Ephesians 3:10 That the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through the church, Ephesians 5:23 Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. He is the saviour of his body. (NOTE** - Christ is the Saviour of His Body only, not those who reject Him by rejecting His Body the Church Luke 10:16.) Ephesians 5:24-25 [24] Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things. [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it: (NOTES** - [24] Church is subject to Christ: The church then, according to St. Paul, is ever obedient to Christ, and can never fall from him, but remain faithful to him, unspotted and unchanged to the end of the world. [25] Christ delivered Himself up for His Church, not those who claim to believe in Christ or claim to follow Christ. Christ is all about His Church.) Ephesians 5:26-27 [26] That he might sanctify it, cleansing it by the laver of water in the word of life: [27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy, and without blemish. (NOTE** - The Church is without blemish because its teachings are infallible. Any members who commit serious sin are separated from the Church as they are from God, and so the Church can never be blamed for the sins of those who were once a part of the Body of Christ. The Church is only responsible for what it teaches.) Ephesians 5:29 For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church: Ephesians 5:31-33 [31] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall be two in one flesh. [32] This is a great sacrament; but I speak in Christ and in the church. [33] Nevertheless let every one of you in particular love his wife as himself: and let the wife fear her husband. (NOTE** - [31] Christ the Bridegroom and the Church are two in One flesh, [33] so Christ loves His Church as Himself, and the Church (Bride of Christ) fears Christ as the wife fears her husband.) 1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. (NOTE** - [15] The pillar and ground of the truth: Therefore, the church of the living God can never uphold error, nor bring in corruptions, superstition, or idolatry.) James 5:14-15 [14] Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. [15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man: and the Lord shall raise him up: and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him. (NOTE** - [14] Let him bring in: See here a plain warrant of scripture for the sacrament of extreme unction, that any controversy against its institution would be against the express words of the sacred text in the plainest terms.) Scriptures referring to Purgatory. Isaiah 6:1-7, 2 Maccabees 12:43-45, Matthew 5:25-26, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 18:32-35, Mark 9:49, Hebrews 12:22-24, Revelation 21:27, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Hebrews 12:29, 1 Peter 1:7.

[@eskimoman000]

+CommandoJenkins How could Blessed Mary the Mother of God be a sinner when she is full of Grace?

[@JerryGLoveless]

If baptism is a requirement, may I ask how the thief on the cross was saved?

[@Catholicspeaker]

The good thief lived his life and died under the Old Covenant. The Sacraments, like baptism and the Eucharist, are part of the New Covenant, which were not fully in place until Jesus died. (Heb. 9:15-18, Acts 19:1-6). Secondly, the Church teaches that we are bound to God’s sacraments, but God is not. The Church baptizes because that is how God revealed that New Covenant believers enter into salvation (Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38, 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21)-but it doesn't mean God cannot save without baptism.

[@salvationbygracealone5111]

I really believe that the cath. Church can bring you to heaven, but you will stop your journey most probably on the moon. Typically twisted Scripture.

[@calson814]

Christ established One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church and there's no Salvation outside of His Church...

[@justusxii9237]

Hahahaha

[@melindabloom7281]

Eric Calson ...where does it say that in the Bible? The first church in the book of Acts was called The Way, not Catholic! All who believe & are born again are saved. ANYONE outside His Covenant relationship is not...Catholic included. A church doesn’t save us!

[@morelmaster]

@@melindabloom7281 Jesus founded a Church of believers in him, did he not? Therefore, those who have faith in Jesus and believe in him naturally would be in that Church, would they not? Therefore, being in the Church Jesus founded does save you, does it not?

[@melindabloom7281]

john mizak ...no it does not. Being in any church will not guarantee salvation. Only when one is born again when they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & are saved. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that being a member of a church saves you.

[@jsvv77]

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Romans 4:5‭-‬6 KJV

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Amen brother. They so desperately want to be a part of their salvation. God bless you for sticking up for the true Gospel....Jesus + nothing.

[@2ndamendment684]

😂😂 this guys all off!!

[@ladyagnes7781]

And this is my issue with forgiveness. Forgiveness between people. Christ said that we have to admit what we did admit that it's wrong and agree not to try to repeat it. The church requires the same in confession. I feel for people to forgive each other that the person has to admit that they did wrong and apologize and offer to try not to do it again if they want forgiveness from other people

[@bangun4097]

devilish gospel. another gospel

[@georgepenton808]

Yeah, that new gospel invented by Martin Luther in 1517 is pretty devilish, all right. All Christians need to return to the One True Church. "Martin Luther is in Hell and all who follow him will join him there." -'St. Padre Pio

[@karenbautista316]

Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ (Ephesians Chapter 2). Good works is the fruit of our salvation... We cannot save our own self through our own good works (Isaiah 64:6).

[@djb3174]

James 2:14-26 faith without works is dead. Yes being a believer that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again is faith. With his grace we will do his works. No one can just believe in Jesus and be saved and no one can work their way into heaven. For even the devil believes he is Christ

[@djb3174]

Or your own faith... it’s by Gods Grace alone. There will be some that were never taught or know of Christ and did not have faith that will be in heaven also.(Genesis 15:1-7; Romans 4:1-12; Galatians 3:1-9; Hebrews 11:8-19) 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar

[@karenbautista316]

Good works is the fruit of our salvation. Grace means we did not deserved our salvation. It is a free gift from God because of His mercy to us. Grace means it is our innocent Savior who was punnished to pay the penalty of our sins. Grace is JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF.

[@djb3174]

KB... I totally agree as long as you chose to except Gods Grace. But if you chose to turn away he is always ready to take you back. Faith and works ( things you do ) are also a gift from God it is our free will that sometimes gets in our way

[@djb3174]

Where in the Bible does it say you must be baptized in the Holy Spirit WITHOUT water ????

[@StoneyAcres1926]

I have a question about the necessity of baptism. Scripture tells us that to be saved me must put our faith in Jesus, repent, be baptized, and obey his commandments. But what of circumstances when someone isn't able to be baptized, such as a deathbed conversion like the man on the other cross whom Jesus tells will reside with Him in paradise? Would the baptism then be necessary in the sense that you cannot be saved without it?

[@georgepenton808]

The Catholic Church teaches that "baptism of desire" kicks in in a case like that. If the person wanted to be baptized, but died before the actual Baptism, he could be saved anyway. There is also something called implicit baptism of desire, in which a petson who lived at a time or place where the Gospel had never been preached, who had never heard of Christ, but loved God and had repented of all his sins, could be saved also. Unbaptized babies who die as babies cannot make a baptism of desire, explicit or implicit. This is why they go to Limbo when they die. Limbo is a place of natural (but not supernatural) happiness. There is no sin or suffering there and all there are very happy. But they will never see God face to face, the chief joy of Heaven, because they lack grace.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

@@georgepenton808 where is that in the Bible?

[@lisah.8653]

Baptism is only to proclaim your salvation, not needed for salvation.

[@MrRblanco25]

So the thief in the cross didn’t get saved ? He believed in his last moment of life and Jesus said you will be with me in paradise , He didn’t have time to get baptized

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

The thief was saved BEFORE Jesus died and rose again. Before the great commission was enacted. He wasn't required to be saved the way we are now under the New Testament. Baptism washes away our initial sins and puts us into Christ. Both necessary to be saved. Read Acts 2:37-38 and Galatians 3:27.

[@tTheParakeet]

I have a question. I was baptised a few years ago, but at the time I was experiencing a lack of faith. Am I still fully saved? Or should I do it again?

[@ProclaimHisName]

You are saved, but it isn't by the work of baptism, friend. 1 Peter 3:20 explains what baptism is/does: "This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also- not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God." This may seem like it contradicts Ephesians 2:8-9, which says we are saved by grace through faith, apart from works (i.e. baptism), but Peter is explaining that there is nothing supernatural/sanctifying about the baptismal water. When we are baptized, we do it as a pledge of clear conscience toward God, meaning it is an outward pledge of the inward change that God has done in us. You can rest easy knowing that you are saved by Jesus's death and resurrection on the cross, and you receive this grace/justification through FAITH! Ephesians 3:24 - "All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood - to be received by faith." If we had to work for this redemptive grace through baptism, then it wouldn't be grace (Romans 11:6) If you think you should be baptized again, pray to God and ask for discernment, but know that this baptism is not what gives you your salvation- your faith does. Peace be with you, friend!

[@krishanuchatterjee1765]

Catholic Eucharist is totally different!! You change the whole subject matter!! John 3:16, is best example for salvation!! Taking communion is good but we have to do it as JESUS CHRIST taught us, to remember Him and what He had done on the Cross. Not as, Catholic, you guys say, the bread has become Christ and the grape juice as His blood, that was metaphorical, actually, JESUS CHRIST reminded His disciple what He is going to do in the last supper. I hope, you open your eyes and see. Also check 1 Corinthians 11:23-33! Amen

[@georgepenton808]

A person must be in the state of grace when one receives Communion or it does him no good. In fact it does him harm---St. Paul says that anyone who receives Communion unworthily is guilty of the Body and Blood of Christ.

[@godssoldier1758]

If baptism is a requirement for salvation, how come the "good" thief from the cross receives salvation?

[@Catholicspeaker]

God's soldier man is bound by the sacraments, God is not.

[@danielrutigliano7938]

Why call me good? Only one is good....

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

Because the thief lived BEFORE the great commission and wasn't required to be saved the way we are now under the New Covenant (Testament)

[@e.g.726]

Love the channel! Thank you for everything you do to evangelize us😊

[@AllforOne_OneforAll1689]

God's love is conditional. It is on the condition that one repents and believes the Gospel, otherwise that person will spend an eternity in hell separated from the love of God.

[@elunico13]

This guy has added many works to salvation. Working for a righteousness of his own. This man is still under the law and is required to do all of it with perfection. Unfortunately he can't. He's like the rest of us and needs to lose his life so that it will be saved. INSTRUCTIONS: How to be born again/saved. (#1) Don't accept Jesus in your heart. Don't give your life to Him. Don't accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Don't respond to alter calls, don't say the sinners prayer. (#2) There is nothing good you can offer God. You can't bribe God. The standard is perfection. You've sinned, but Christ hasn't. If you think you're good, then you can't continue to step #3. (#3) BELIEVE The Gospel: God sent His Son Jesus to us as a man, born of a virgen by God's Holy Spirit, who never sinned. He lived perfectly and loved others perfectly. He was beaten and died on a cross for our sins (evil acts). He was raised to life 3 days later and if we believe in Him, He will make us perfect in the eyes of God. His righteousness (perfection) becomes ours and we are saved from Hell by His grace through faith. We can't work for it by making ourselves good. Only believing the gospel can save you from God's wrath (anger) against sin. If this gospel is not good news to you, then you are a self-righteous person, still in your sins and stuck at step #2.

[@Abiera3872]

Brothers and sisters in Christ let me ask you this, are you still living and loving the things of the world? If YES then you must be terrified. Now how about these, do you always have the desire to be like Jesus Christ? Do you have the conviction of the Holy Spirit everyday in your lives? Do you hate your own sin? Do you feel any remorse whenever you sin? If none of these things you are experiencing in your life today then you must be very afraid. Because it is an evidence that you did not yet truly born again in Spirit even you have already baptized and made a confession of your sins. Remember what Jesus said to a jewish priest named Nicodemus? John 3 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. DO NOT BE DECIEVED.. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART WITH THE TRUTH! ALL GLORY TO GOD! AMEN

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Mark 16 16 "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." KJV So it is "not believing" what gets you damned, but you left it out of the verse... The thief at the cross wasn't baptized and got saved also.

[@michalbondos7280]

Good video

[@noelorphiano8245]

thank you so much i have breath deeply when i watch this this will change my life!

[@michaelknapp8074]

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[@teresabailey7400]

No it won't