This is NOT The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Sam Shamoun defines faith as "faithfulness" rather than simple trust in Jesus Christ alone. I hope this video helps clarify things and dispels confusion about this subject. God bless! - OD
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[@tdwowza]

"They believe, but they still go to hell". That's because Jesus didn't die for for demons. They have no hope in redemption. Mankind does!

[@theomegawerty9688]

Bingo. It's amazing how many people try to argue the demons fate as equivalent to humans, wherein humans have a redeemer and demons don't. The logic fail is so obvious.

[@hardsayings2400]

@@theomegawerty9688 there’s a growing pushback by free gracers about the twisting of this verse. Sooner or later these liars will stop using this verse to promote their false doctrine.

[@theodoreritola7641]

AMEN LORD JESUS IS AWESOME,

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@theomegawerty9688 Workers are very decieved BELIEVERS are not ,

[@Brii.Z]

The verse also states "demons believe in one true God" Well believing in one true God doesn't save anybody. Both the Jews and Islam believe in one true God as well, are they saved? Nope. It's belief on Jesus is what saves

[@ChristForLife_289]

Man, they always like to confuse discipleship with salvation.

[@theodoreritola7641]

He is a deciver 👹and false preacher big time Paul sad in Acts ch 16 vs 30 31 keep BELEIVING ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU WILL BE SAVED .... No.... He said BELIVE ONLY on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved period , JOHN CH 3 VS 16 Jesus Christ says who ever ....BELIEVES ...IN ME ,, not, keeps on believing in me .Read for your self EVERY ONE .

[@Okenshield69]

IMO, in many cases it isn't confusion, they're wolves sewing fear among the sheep. Adding works to salvation is what Paul spent much of his ministry fighting against.

[@Yanel5795]

You dont even know what the word disciple means

[@Yanel5795]

​@theodoreritola7641 no you are wrong. You have a misunderstanding of what that means. He says believe in me.That means that Jesus is the way in direction to Be Saved.But once you believe in him you have to walk.The neuropath live a righteous life keep the commandments. Be a disciple. So for example you could be a muslim and live a righteous life but not be saved because you did not believe in jesus. And you could be a christian that did Jesus died for sins but didnt live a righteous life

[@RickVermeulen-ll5qe]

Keep rhe conmandmenrs??? Good luck with that one...its impossible forvhuman to. do. You geven uou server a platform to boast behoren god..

[@BingoNamo-gb8pz]

There seem to be 2 types of Christians: 1. The ones who believe Jesus saved them. 2. The ones who believe Jesus gave them instructions on how to be saved.

[@MrWeebable]

Brilliant summary

[@mattyboy-fm1tx]

@@BingoNamo-gb8pz Amen, we can't save ourselves, keep ourselves saved. Jesus paid it all!! 🙏✝️❤️ Some people can't handle the fact that Jesus gets all the glory!!

[@croatballzack]

so you don't follow his commandments?

[@KaydenMinistry]

2nd one ain't what it is lol, its actually people who know Jesus saved them and want to walk in his light which Jesus already told them to do.

[@ChristForLife_289]

Exactly! 🤛🙏

[@mattyboy-fm1tx]

Romans 4:5 (KJV) But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Jesus paid it all with his precious blood!! He gets ALL the glory🙌✝️❤️❤️❤️

[@Livingingrace]

@@mattyboy-fm1tx Amen!!

[@mattyboy-fm1tx]

@@Livingingrace God bless you dear friend!! See you in the clouds!! Praise Jesus 🙏❤️✝️

[@Livingingrace]

@@mattyboy-fm1tx God bless you too! Looking forward to that day!! 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻

[@AndonisG2G]

the same Bible, shows Jesus calling faith and belief a work. doesnt belief and faith come from US? im tired of these once saved always saved eternal security sola fide heretics twisting the Bible to show that a tree can bear no fruit and still be collected with the wheat.

[@theodoreritola7641]

A Huge Amen,

[@ShamelesslyRed]

The religious prideful Spirit in this man is hard to miss

[@Flunkerdunk]

Who, Sam?

[@rlg6728]

You mean the spirit of fake piety and self righteousness that is in you.

[@ShamelesslyRed]

@@Flunkerdunk yes

[@Yanel5795]

Religious pride? You are literally lawless because your false doctrine says to not keep the commandments.

[@ShamelesslyRed]

@Yanel5795 which commandments do you keep perfectly everyday?

[@f_s_m]

Salvation is not contingent upon the strength of our faith; there may be times when we struggle, feel weak in our faith or even condemned. What truly matters is that we have come to believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died for our sins and rose from the dead. He is the only way to God, and this truth gives us a hope that can never be taken away. The Holy Spirit seals this hope in our hearts, assuring us of our salvation. It is not about maintaining a certain level of faith to enter heaven, but rather about the faithfulness of Christ, who shed His blood for us, died for us while we were still His enemies, and rose from the dead so that we could be reconciled to God- knowing Who He is and what He has done for us, hoping in His mercy and grace unto eternal life. (Titus 3:7) that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Romans 8:3) Who is he that condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (1 John 3:20) For even if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things

[@GS-mh6ub]

AMEN‼️❤️💙💚💛💜💖💗

[@trexa82]

Well said!

[@MegaVincenzo13]

You say Christ is your lord and savior by doing his will.

[@Hakeem597]

Are there different levels of faith?

[@MegaVincenzo13]

@@Hakeem597Jesus said some people have little faith and others had great faith.

[@ArcLightShock37]

They're always living up to the standard they set. They're always the ones doing enough, faithful enough, doing enough good works. It's everyone else who has to do more, who is damned to hell because they weren't faithful enough. Remind anyone of a certain group of religious elites from the time of Jesus?

[@lovegod777]

We can never be good enough, thats why we need Jesus

[@ArcLightShock37]

@@lovegod777 Precisely.

[@Ultrasteel]

The Pharisees…?

[@ArcLightShock37]

@@Ultrasteel Mhm. Same kind of people. Trusting in themselves for righteousness and despising others.

[@vampvam505]

​@@ArcLightShock37 the second point is pretty misleading in confused as to why the creator of this channel just assumed faithfulness had to be a subjective standard especially when that's supposed to be biblically moral which if it is biblically moral then that would make it objective. The standard of faithfulness would be to continue in the faith and if you're gonna object to something so simple like that before you come with an argument against it I can almost confirm you agree with it Just ask yourself if someone doesn't continue believing are they saved? Or were they lead astray The Bible says there remains no more sacrifice for those who persist in sin persistence in sin leads to the unforgivable sin and the sin is unforgivable because you won't accept forgiveness So overall salvation is free the grace of that salvation is free but you aren't really accepting it if you're literally persisting in sin

[@Kepi_Kei]

Thank you so much Ono! You have helped not only me, for myself, but what I have learned here helped me to witness to my son tonight! I have never done that out of fear of pushing him away. He's actually asking questions. He is an agnostic but here's praying!!

[@KingJesusPaidForSins]

@@Kepi_Kei Don’t get stuck in comfort milk. Follow Him to bear good fruit next.

[@SonoftheKing316]

Wow...he's twisting this like braid in a barbers chair. But this is Catholicism so it's not surprising.

[@FortheloveofGod07]

So catholicism is false? Is that what you are saying?

[@SonoftheKing316]

@@FortheloveofGod07 Catholicism is a giant lie. It's a front loaded works Gospel that Cannot and Will Not save. Catholics believe in works and human self effort, baptism plus a little bit of Jesus to get to heaven which is blatant heresy. Catholics believe you can't Know you'll make it to heaven until you die which is also false. They believe in Purgatory again, a fat lie not in scripture Confession to a priest for forgiveness on God's behalf which man cannot do, a priest who's also a sinner, praying to marry and the apostles who's sins Jesus also paid for and early church fathers again, sinners, who shoe-horned in their own philosophies and theology into God's word and keeping traditions. It's all man-made. It's pure religious Bondage which Jesus Christ set the believer free from. Catholics believe that traditions and keeping the sacraments are on the same level of authority as God's word. I'm not even sure Catholics believe in the Resurrection hence why Jesus is on all their crucifixes. There's no Gospel message without the Death, Burial AND Resurrection. There's absolutely 0 Assurance in Catholicism and it Contradicts God's word. It is Heretical Religious Bondage made by man.

[@FortheloveofGod07]

@dolphinitely_bro3944 so how about catholics those who are in their are they condemned or saved?

[@jefft4586]

@@FortheloveofGod07 they're condemned because they pray to Mary, dead saints, statues, graven injuries, rosary beads etc. This is a complete heresy to the word of God.

[@FortheloveofGod07]

@jefft4586 praying to mary? Intercession of the saints you mean? Because if that's thr case orthodox pray to mary. They have statues. They pray to the dead? So are they condemned as well?

[@swlzz]

That's strange, where in the Bible does it acknowledge that demons were offered salvation? Did Jesus come as a man to die for man's sins, or did he come down as a demon to die for demon's sins? Of course demons know Jesus is God, they were with Him when He created them, how silly of Sam.

[@hardsayings2400]

The demons are reprobate and rejected. That’s why they’re demons. They couldn’t think of placing faith on anything let alone Jesus.

[@bigal98761]

It's monotheism the belief in 1 God the demons believe in 1 God so does almost every other religion but Christianity but believing in 1 God don't save you

[@hardsayings2400]

@@bigal98761 I agree with your statement. There is bible that shows us that God is one God in three persons. 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

[@Scott48-w9i]

Jesus was not crucified Matthew 4:6 KJV no harm will come to him at any time

[@Scott48-w9i]

@@hardsayings2400 are one in agreement

[@wildest777]

for a majority of my journey to God, this Man deceived me and blocked my path to the truth and scripture, it wasn't until by the grace of God I looked into the differences in Bible versions that I was pulled out of this mans Pseudo-catholic heresy and into the True gospel, God bless you Ono, and God bless everyone who was once fooled by this man and has found this video.

[@mreverybody1150]

I wouldn't blame him, only ourselves to be honest. We perish for lack of knowledge, myself included...

[@Brainboxreview]

Tbh Sam is right. How does what this KZbinr say not lead to Once Saved Always Saved theology? If you follow what he said to its logical conclusion that’s what you get. And if it is, it means you could at one point believe in Jesus then apostatise, become an atheist, Muslim etc and still be saved. However this straight up contradicts hebrews 6

[@luboshcamber1992]

@Brainboxreview Sam is wrong and you're as well. 1John 2,19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us." Philippians 1,6 "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." So yes, once a person is truly saved BY GOD, they're always saved. God doesn't change His mind like us. I love you today, but it depends on you whether I will love you tomorrow. No it doesn't. It is His unchanging love. Repent and trust in Cjrist and you will understand what the Scriptures talk about.

[@mreverybody1150]

@@luboshcamber1992 People struggle with this because the carnal mind cannot understand unconditional love, only conditional. It is the Spirit that allows us to understand this!

[@Brainboxreview]

@@luboshcamber1992 thanks for quoting scripture but that’s not a good way to argue. Follow the logical conclusion of your position. How does it not lead to once saved always saved theology?

[@lionandthelamb2907]

Imagine? “I’m saved! Oh no wait I’m not saved. I’m saved! Oh no not again with this thought I’m not saved. I’m saved again!! Yay! Uh oh, wait maybe not.”

[@AntivirusizeCorlson]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yanel5795]

You are lost.and you are not saved. Imagine standing before jesus on judgment day and telling him, i dont have to be faithful to you and i was not in life Salvation is a process. Your lack of understanding of when he says to drink the water of life. Nobody is saved untill resurrection.

[@AntivirusizeCorlson]

@@Yanel5795 good luck I wish you a good and faithful Christian life. But don't be boastful in the judgement day before Christ saying I did this I did that in your name

[@lawrencehorner8418]

@@AntivirusizeCorlson Yeah, we already know how that will go over.

[@lovegod777]

I guess thats what the first man is saying…so incorrect:( 😢

[@dennisatkins9837]

Demons cannot be saved. Jesus did not die for them. His shed blood does not cover them regardless of what they believe.

[@PhantomNites]

He used to debate catholics and claim they was wrong and unsaved to apologizing to Catholics and saying he was wrong about them.

[@kingkongipablo]

He’s catholic now

[@ArcLightShock37]

@@kingkongipablo He's straight up catholic now?

[@AndonisG2G]

@@ArcLightShock37 orthodoxy and catholocism hold the fullness of the truth. not whatever modern western Christianity has produced.

[@ShamelesslyRed]

Yes ​@@ArcLightShock37

[@ArcLightShock37]

@@ShamelesslyRed Well. If someone falls for the RCC, crawls into bed with the W of Babylon, then I guess they weren't very good at interpreting God's Word to begin with were they?

[@unworthyServant08]

While salvation is by the grace of God for those what have faith, and while sanctification is a process, I find it disingenuous to dismiss what Sam was saying here with a blanket statement… Yes, salvation in Jesus Christ is undeserved , and faith is one grasping that salvation wholeheartedly, but once that salvation is grasped, and the new life received, what is one to do with that life, if not be faithful/obedient. Even the Great Commission guides us to teach those who are baptized to observe all that Christ commanded to be done. And even our faith in Jesus Christ is faithfulness, for our faith is commanded by God! 1 John 3:23 As an example, and one I like running back to for its simplicity: when God counted Abraham’s belief in Him for an offspring as righteousness, it only follows that the manifestation of that faith, thus the faithfulness, was getting intimate with his wife Sarah once again, despite the age problem, and Sarah’s assumed barrenness. Faithfulness follows faith, yes, but it is never far behind. Another example is Zacchaeus, the tax collector, who bore fruit meet with repentance the moment Christ said He would eat with him in his house, by restoring what he unjustly took. That being said, what truly matters to God is the heart of man, and his inclinations. Though one may say he believes, if his actions do not match his professed belief, then he does not believe. Yet one who truly believes, will invariably be led by his belief. We shall know them by their fruit. It’s important to remember that we are saved unto good works that were prepared for us to walk into. Thus we must walk in them, else our faith is dead, never having existed in the first place. Thus our faithfulness is a confirmation of our faith. Faith will invariably incite corresponding action/faithfulness from the believer. And that is where the fight of faith comes in: preserving that faith, when your flesh is at war with your willing spirit. My issue with the “by faith alone” statement is that it’s incomplete, and is often used by the unrepentant to falsely profess a repentance that is not evident. We are saved by the Grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, unto a life of obedience

[@ninosnineveh4512]

Our good works are the fruit of our salvation.

[@asht5905]

These protestants won't understand

[@Westguitar683]

Ah yes, Sam Shamoun. His block list is higher than his subscription count.

[@DoNot-oo4lc]

I CALL HIS BLOCK LIST HIS MIND CONTROL LIST, ESPECIALLY ON THE SUBJECT OF ROMAN CATHOLICISM AND MARY.

[@theodoreritola7641]

HE Thinks Jesus Christ UN REDEEMS HIS OWN AFTER HE HAS REDEEMED THEM, And that God Can abort his own after he had put them on PROBATION

[@DoNot-oo4lc]

@@theodoreritola7641 EXACTLY. Heck, is it any wonder Sam the Roman Catholic beLIEves that a priest can call Jesus down from heaven and tells Jesus to get into those little round crackers so that they can sacrifice Him and then eat Him in order for Jesus to live in them,! At least until their next bowel movement that is. Only to repeat the process all over again at the next sacrificial mass! 🤔 And if that wasn't ridiculous enough Sam beLIEves that the fallible human mother of Jesus can hear hundreds of millions of prayers ALL at the same time! 🤭 Lord help us!

[@alex-fw1bl]

I got blocked for exposing from scripture his ecumenical movement

[@SR-ii3js]

So ETERNAL LIFE God's gift isn't ETERNAL LIFE unless we remain faithful earning the gift of eternal life but becomes temporal life if we don't remain faithful. Lot is described as righteous man in scripture. 2 Peter 2:7,8 Lot lived a WICKED LIFE and Lot was a true believer. According to Calvinism Lot's life would indicate someone who didn't preserve to the end and not a true believer. So much for Lot remaining faithful . Lot is only one example of true believers not remaining faithful and preserving to the end there are many others like King Saul who ends up committing suicide among many other sins mentioned in scripture. There is no gospel in Calvinism.. All 5 points of the TULIP are false as defined by Calvinist Thank you so much Onorato for your excellent response to this issue.

[@mlsmith49]

I thank the LORD every day for the simple Gospel. "Look and live" The LORD bless you richly.

[@Shanidel007]

Been a fan of Shamoun for years for his takes on Islam.....until he mentioned that the veneration to Mary is good....dude is utterly confused.....

[@drumpogrom]

Literally same. When you ask him about it he calls you a dog and blocks you. What a truly pathetic specimen

[@wesleyoverton1145]

According to Sam's teaching, if faith is obedience, then everytime someone sins, that means they are not obeying and therefore they are not a believer, therefore every sin that someone commits means that he is no longer in a state of grace and peace with God. Also, if a present participle means that something is automatically imcompleted and continuous ongoing task, then according to their grammatical claims, that also means that the act of belief has not yet been complete, so this person is in the state of coming to believe a fact but has not yet believed since the verb is an imperfect present tense. Also, anyone who has studied ancient Greek, or any language that uses present particples often like Russian, knows for a fact that the favored way to translate present participles is as a present perfect (I believe) as opposed to present imperfect (I am believing/ I am coming to believe). Anyone who picks up an ancient Greek textbook will see this as well. Time would fail to show this as a clear fact of the greek language just from the new testament alone, it is literally on every other page. But here is one clear example: Revelation 21:24 KJV And the nations of *them which are saved* shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. "Them which are saved" is a present participle, yet this verse is speaking of those redeemed and iving in the new heaven and new earth in the eternal state, but according to Sam's grammatical assertions, this verse must be translated as "and the nations of those that are coming unto a state of being saved shall walk in the light of it". Since it is a present indictive participle.

[@samirpernell2136]

AMEN

[@Leqzis_D-luqz]

@shamounian‬ is Catholic, and Catholics traditionally hold that both faith and works play a role in salvation. However, it’s essential to clarify that salvation is not merely a one-time event; it’s a transformative process. This ongoing transformation is known as sanctification, where we gradually grow into the likeness of Christ. While God’s grace is a free and undeserved gift, it requires a faithful response and genuine transformation in how we live. Numerous scriptures help us understand this relationship between grace, faith, and works. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV): “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Paul emphasizes that salvation is purely a gift from God. It is not something we can earn through good deeds. However, this gift doesn’t leave us unchanged-it invites transformation. Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV): “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Though we are saved by grace, this verse illustrates that we are called to actively participate in the process of becoming who God created us to be. James 2:17 (NIV): “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” True faith naturally leads to action. While works do not save us, they are the fruit of genuine faith. This means that living out our faith-through obedience and good works-reflects our transformation in Christ. Titus 2:11-12 (NIV): “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” God’s grace is not just a gift but also a guide. It teaches us how to live a life that mirrors Christ, shaping us into the people we are meant to be. Romans 6:1-2 (NIV): “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” This passage makes it clear that grace does not give us permission to keep sinning. On the contrary, it’s a call to a new way of living, where we leave our sinful ways behind and embrace a life of holiness. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV): “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Being saved means becoming a new creation in Christ. This transformation is ongoing, as we shed our old habits and grow into the person God intended us to be. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV): “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This renewal and transformation is a lifelong process that comes through the grace of God as we offer our lives in faithful obedience to Him. Grace doesn’t lead us to complacency; rather, it calls us to faithful action. While we cannot earn salvation, we are still called to respond to God’s grace with lives of faithfulness and obedience. True faith, as James says, cannot be separated from action. At the same time, it’s essential to remember that our works are the result of God’s grace, not the cause of our salvation. We live in a continuous process of being shaped and molded into Christ’s image, awaiting the day we are fully transformed when we meet Him (Philippians 1:6).

[@samirpernell2136]

@Leqzis_D-luqz Heresy...... John 6:47 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me HATH everlasting life. Salvation is a ONE TIME INITIAL MOMENT YOU PLACE YOUR FAITH IN JESUS. Whoever believes HAS it already. You are conflating salvation with spiritual growth/discipleship. Be careful, if you don't use your words carefully, you sell a false gospel and can result in people not even getting saved, or being saved but falling under the condemnation of the law.

[@vampvam505]

Faith isn't really obedience faith just has obedience

[@samirpernell2136]

@vampvam505 faith standing alone saves. Your faith in Christ's sacrifice should be an encouragement to do good works, but it's not a ultimate "proof" of someone's salvation. Remember, wolves in sheeps clothing exist.

[@krissyyoung9264]

Poor Sam. He cannot see his pridefulness, nor hear the message of the gospel. 😢

[@raphaelfeneje486]

It's Sam Shamoun the Herectic.. Joined Roman Catholicism and since then has been seeking the praises of men. Pray he finds God

[@MisertheWizer]

can i be a Gay affirming pastor and be saved? do all things God hates and be saved?

[@anthonyvasquez835]

@@MisertheWizer repentance comes before faith. affirmation in any sin is a sign of a unrepentant heart so your faith is in vain. Not you specifically just in general

[@anthonyvasquez835]

Repent and believe and he will be true to his word and let anyone with true faith in.

[@Flame1500]

@@MisertheWizer The real question is why would you want to affirm what you know to be sin?

[@Harbingerofd00m]

@@MisertheWizer Sure, but expect divine chastisement and no rewards in heaven. He might even take you home early, if you're bad enough.

[@grizz4489]

Wow, i heard it from Sam's own words. If you are good you go to heaven and if you are bad you go to hell. Sam preaches works salvation. No way around it. Ono, thanks for exposing this.

[@grizz4489]

@@JeremyBardot Look at this passage....(John 3:14-15 ) [14] And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, [15] that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Here Jesus promises that whoever believes in Him will not perish but has everlasting life ! Believing in Jesus is the ONLY condition. No repentance is required, no good works, no commitment, no continuation of a certain lifestyle. Believing in Jesus is the only condition required for a person to receive the gift of everlasting life. ! Blessings

[@grizz4489]

@@JeremyBardot John 3:15-16 is a promise to unbelievers. It tells an unbeliever what they need to do to receive everlasting life, to be born-again, to experience spiritual birth. This happens instantaneously the moment a person believes in Jesus for everlasting life. Everlasting life is irrevocable and irreversible. The person who believes in Jesus will never ever perish. There is nothing else required. Repentance is not required. That was my point. That is what the text says. That is what Jesus promises as well as in many other texts.

[@grizz4489]

@@JeremyBardot Please show me where the word repentance is in 1 John 3:15-16 ? Please show me where repentance is in John 15 ?

[@grizz4489]

@@JeremyBardot I do not understand your reasoning. It is clear that you do not believe John 3:15-16. So are you saying that the passage in 1John 3:15-16 cancels out John 3:15-16 ? Do you not realize that your interpretation of 1John 3:15-16. CONTRADICTS John 3:15-16 ? If you cannot properly interpret and believe a very simple passage of scripture, ( John 3:16 ) how will you ever understand a more difficult passage of scripture ? May i suggest this. John 3:16 is true. There is no other passage in scripture that can contradict John 3:16.

[@grizz4489]

@@JeremyBardot You never asked me what my interpretation of 1 John 3:15 is ? My interpretation does not contradict John 3:16. Take a look.....I John 3:15 [15] Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. Keep in mind that 1 John is written to believers and one of the themes is abiding . In verse 15, when a believer is experiencing hatred toward a brother in Christ he is hardly acting any different than cain. He certainly is not acting out of his regenerated born-again inner man because that part of a believer cannot sin because His seed remains in him. Notice however what the passage does not say. It does not say " no murderer has eternal life. " It says..... " no murderer has eternal life abiding in him." Remember also that " abiding " is always used as a reciprocal relationship even as Jesus said to His disciples " Abide in Me, and I in you" . Since Christ Himself is eternal life , ( 1 Jn 5:20 ), to say that someone does not have Eternal Life abiding in him is equivalent to saying that he does not have Christ abiding in him. The believer can experience the experience of that of a murderer or he can experience the experience of eternal life, the very life of God. I hope this adequately explains my position . I know this is hard to do in this manner of communication. Blessings

[@BornAgainininChrist]

Galatians 2:16 Kj 16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the

[@jefft4586]

That is correct man is not justified by the works of the law...But works and obedience are two different things.

[@samirpernell2136]

​@jefft4586 where in scripture does it say "works and obedience are 2 different things"

[@samirpernell2136]

​@@sebastianwehler3218Your understanding is flawed. If you had to do the other commandments of Jesus to be saved, then the thief on the cross should be in hell since He could only believe.

[@jefft4586]

@@sebastianwehler3218 amen, these hypergracers can't seem to understand that.

[@jefft4586]

@@samirpernell2136 it says it right here, this is one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father ine Haven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ "

[@elitroyer4613]

It sounds to me like if salvation depends on faithfulness, that would be works based

[@theodoreritola7641]

TRUE,

[@krisjustin3884]

@@theodoreritola7641 Thought the same immediately as well. Contradictory! Watch out for those who will try to separate ‘works’ from ‘works of the law’ as well!

[@LightBright708]

​@sebastianwehler3218 My friend, good luck with your works. I hope you make it to heaven. If not, well, atleast you tried right?

[@asht5905]

Faith without works is dead

[@theodoreritola7641]

NOT for salvation though

[@MomoTheFalseProphet]

Sam has fanboys that believe anything he says like Sam is their God

[@MomoTheFalseProphet]

@@ChrisS310 👍🏻

[@edmund1737]

irrelevant to the convo.

[@albionblue123]

They do a good job exposing Islamic lies. He’s Roman Catholic they have a works based gospel

[@asht5905]

​@@albionblue123faith without works is dead it is not works based.

[@jacquesw8725]

I'm amazed that of all the scriptures Shamounian has read and memorized, that he still believes that Catholicism is correct!!! This is astonishing! Many versus even in the Catholic bible that prove they are a false belief. Let's pray that the spirit of truth would set him free..Amen!

[@dianaphilip3600]

Amen

[@edmund1737]

yeah the religion that was the accepted church for thousands of years is false but the one which came thousands of years after it is true? lmao protestants are so incoherent.

[@1111Tactical]

If Sam is saying all these "wrong things," but has faith in Christ, by your own logic there is no problem. There is no point in correcting him if you are both in God's good grace and are saved anyway because you both have explicit (not implicit through works) faith. Or is the WORK of disagreeing with liberal protestants magically the only WORK that invalidates faith?

[@jacquesw8725]

@@1111Tactical You miss the point! All I am saying is that if Sam really knows the scriptures that specifically speak against another religion, then he really is a false teacher! Preaching a different gospel is a no-no!

[@danilotus6842]

Onorato and no nonsense Christianity are the only KZbin channels that I know that bring forth true simplicity of scripture’s.

[@antoniochaves-osas9455]

Ephesians 1:13-14 completely destroys Sam's argument. Sam is a charlatan.

[@asht5905]

James 2:25-26 NIV [25] In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? [26] As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Typical protestant move to cherry pick scripture to use it to your heretical agenda. You follow a false man made tradition that is protestantism that came from martin Luther the wicked deviant. You are full of pride to deny the teachings of the apostles and their disciples that is orthodoxy and Catholicism.

[@fandude7]

Wonderful and simple clarity. Thank you Onorato

[@drwalmgc]

Sam is right.

[@luboshcamber1992]

@drwalmgc Which means you do not understand nor believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ and you're still in your sins.

[@drwalmgc]

​@@luboshcamber1992 "Faith alone", and "once justified always justified" is a perverse notion that makes God worse in mind of easy believers than a human being they ever loved. If you really in love with someone, you have wings on your feet to get to that someone, spend time with her, never mean to sadden her, to make her worried... you spend your time glued to the phone, and you don't mind. You know what she loves, and what she hates, and you want to do good, and never want to commit any transgression towards her. Imagine claiming something different about love of your life you pursue: It goes directly contrary to whole of the Law and Prophets. God made known ways to repent, ways to have your sins remitted in this season... but you must first believe that your offence is grave, and that you may in any time lose it all. You cannot regret it even if you claim that your sins do not matter, you cannot even begin to repent. Its all justified forensically... you are not seen by God, but God sees Christ in your place. It's a magic trick of a clown, slide of hands... not new actualized reality of new creation. What if God never knew you, and you need to depart from him due to all inequities you've committed? What if your image is not image of Christ, but perversion that is not very good at all? That should be a terrible realization to anyone who believes that the Christ is the Lord. Demons are smarter, they believe, and they tremble because they are committed to their perversions.

[@drwalmgc]

What does it mean to still be in sins? To not have my sins not remitted? How one does receive grace of absolution after baptism, and subsequent falling into sin? Why members of the churches from Revelations 2, people who knew Apostoles during their lifetime are urged by Christ to do penance, and remain faithful throughout tribulations? Isn't it enough to claim "Christ is Lord"?

[@GaM3RaDaR]

@@drwalmgc You: "How one does receive grace of absolution after baptism" Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for REPENTENANCE, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will BAPTIZE you WITH the Holy Spirit and fire."

[@drwalmgc]

@@GaM3RaDaR Correct, Holy Baptism brings us initial grace of justification, and sanctification (being born again), but it doesn't mean that we due to our actions may never die (again) in our sins. Faith alone is demonic doctrine, because it separates initial grace of justification from any logical obligation it brings: love of Christ. If you abide in Christ's love: You will keep his commandments. To keep commandments is to do a good work. John 15: 9-10 Abide in my love. * If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love* ; as I also have kept my Father's commandments, and do abide in his love. Those who do not keep Christ's commandments are going into perdition: John 15: 6 If any one abide not in me, he shall be cast forth as a branch, and shall wither, and they shall gather him up, and cast him into *the fire, and he burneth * . Lack of good works (fruits of the charity) is a symptom that help us to diagnose spiritual death, due to death of faith. Check James 2: 24-26

[@AzraelthePeaceful]

I think i know why Christ said that you need to be like a child to see the kingdom of heaven. Salvation is so simple, and yet people distort it with their own worldview. Its by the Grace of God, Through Faith. Its as simple as that. A child wouldnt look at this message and think that it would have hidden meanings or messages. A child sees no double meaning. A child sees nothing but what is presented. When you promise something to a kid, they would just get happy and wait for you to keep your promise. They wont be thinking about if you are lying or not, if what you said had a double meaning or not. They would hear your promise and be happy and eager. Its the same with the message of salvation. God has no double meaning on his word, so if he says it, he means it. We are saved by the Grace of God, that wants us to have faith in Jesus Christ that was the only perfect one. Our works wont do a thing.

[@adrianosorio4650]

Please keep doing these! There are a lot of Sam Shamoun videos that are spreading like wild fire because he is a theological beast (there are many atheists i would even consider theological beasts). Its good to hear the truth of the real Gospel, the Gospel that actually frees! Amen

[@orthochristos]

I am a native Greek speaker, studied Homeric and Classical ancient Greek in high school in Greece. Alexandrian (aka Koine Greek) is quite easy for your average Greek speaker. Sam is explaining the meaning of faith (πίστις) correctly here. It is quite straightforward for anyone who knows the language.

[@andrewdillard5961]

Is that how a child believes something? No, they just believe you because you told them and they trust you. We must adopt this believing attitude of a child

[@danilotus6842]

Onorato, thank God for creating you!!!

[@keithdavis4683]

People keep trying to make salvation hard it's a free gift you can not do anything but have faith it's by God's grace

[@theodoreritola7641]

OSAS IS THE DNA OF JESUS CHRIST

[@dumpybear8664]

They need it to be by works. How else will they prove that they are better than the rest of us?

[@Myrridan19]

🎯

[@mrjim1973]

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. This is why the ancients were commended. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. - Hebrews 11:1-3 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. - Colossians 1:15-17 “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:9-11 the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified! Luke 18:13-14 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. Ephesians 2:8-10 Some may boast of their works, I will ask for grace & mercy. God bless you.

[@KennyPlaysVideoGames]

Brothers and sisters in Christ. It is true good works won’t save you, only faith in Christ can. However, genuine faith always goes along with repentance, you must REPENT. Also brothers and sisters, do not be deceived for it is written that a good tree will produce good fruit and a bad tree can only produce bad fruit. Guys and Girls, if you claim to believe in Jesus Christ but your actions show you are walking in the darkness and not the light. You are living in an unrepentant state. You ARE in danger of hell fire.

[@grizz4489]

It sounds like you don't believe the promises of Christ. John 3:14-16 [14] And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, [15] that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. [16] For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. There is no repentance required for a person to receive everlasting life but it seems that you reject the testimony of Jesus.

[@Pierre_888]

@@grizz4489 What does it means to believe in Jesus ?

[@grizz4489]

@@Pierre_888 I like to let scripture define scripture. (John 20:30-31 ) [30] And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; [31] but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. According to this passage, here is what it means to believe in Jesus. 1.) To be convinced or persuaded that Jesus is who He claimed to be. The Christ, the Son of God. 2.) To be convinced or persuaded that Jesus gives everlasting life to all who simply believe in Him for it. The life He gives is everlasting, irrevocable and irreversible where by one will never ever perish ! Have you believed in Jesus for everlasting life ?

[@Pierre_888]

@@grizz4489 Off course by God’s grace I believe in Jesus. Four questions: 1/ Did Judas believe that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God? 2/ If salvation is irrevocable, what about apostasy? 3/ If salvation is irrevocable, where is free will? 4/ How can we explain the parable of the sower?

[@grizz4489]

@@Pierre_888 Great questions. 1.) Judas...... not sure that i can find any scriptural support that Judas ever believed in Jesus for eternal life. It seems that Judas was really in it for the money. 2.) Apostacy...... The gospel of John is very clear that whoever believes in Jesus will never perish, never hunger, never thirst, never come into judgment, never ever be cast out, never die spiritually, never be plucked out of Jesus's hand and never be plucked out of the Father's hand. So if a person believes in Jesus and then aposticizes and goes to the lake of fire, then that means that Jesus didnt tell the truth, didnt keep His promises. So no, apostacy has many serious consequences but loss of everlasting life is NOT one of them. 3.) Free will...... to believe , to be persuaded that something is true is NOT an act of the will. A person does not will to believe something. A person sees or hears something and they are either convinced that it is true or not. A person either believes something or not. There is no such thing as partial belief. If there is any doubt at all then that is NOT belief. Jesus said " he who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has everlasting life and will not come into judgment but has crossed from death to life. Jn 5:24. Thats why i have no need to engage in the argument about free will regarding salvation. Believing in Jesus is the issue not mans free will to decide. We do not decide to believe something. 4.) The sower....coming up in the next comment. Blessings

[@XYGamingRemedyG]

2 Timothy 2:13 though 👀 faithful even if we're faithless. Even when the letter authors talk about their own belief has "having believed" which definitely seems to point to a moment of time when initial belief started.

[@theodoreritola7641]

I think its called conception ,O HAPPY DAY ,O HAPPY Day That day Jesus Christ washed ALL MY SINS A WAY, PERIOD IM HIS 4 EVER And He knows me AND I KNOW MY REDEEMER,

[@photostreet2711]

In the same verse a couple sentenses above this it says if we faithfully deny him he is faithful to deny us. It speaks to a warning to be faithful. To not deny him cause he will do what he says.

[@theodoreritola7641]

So u r saying God will,,, u,,,redeeme His own after HE HAS REDEEMED THEM AND Tell His father that MY BLOOD WAS not good enough REALLY ? IF THATS U U R IN DEEP TRUBLE

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@photostreet2711 Woman ABORT THEIR Children But God does Not aborit His .so take your work base salvation back to your father Satan and tell him to ?

[@XYGamingRemedyG]

@@photostreet2711 no one is denying Jesus, here, buddy. Him and His finished work on the cross is all you need. 👀 "Whoever believes HAS eternal life." You don't need to make it any more complicated, or add any works, or otherwise insult the blood of Christ.

[@stephenhitchen4326]

Your analysis is incorrect, Isaiah 48:17 ‘Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.’ Jesus would have used this scripture, his ways are to be imitated, remember the 10 lepers that Jesus heals? All exercised faith but only one ACTED on it by PREACHING about his healing and where it came from, Jesus father. Being baptised isn’t the end and saved, just like getting married doesn’t stop us from being unfaithful, you WORK at a marriage, what better relationship to follow than God and his son Christ Jesus who FOLLOWED all that his father asked and through him granted the power of the holy spirit

[@clinteastwood457]

Sounds liked works to stay saved. Not the gospel

[@MurfMurphy-cl4op]

A faith that does not produce any kind of action or corresponding change is not saving Faith you are not reading the fullness of the Gospel or believing the fullness of the Gospel you are presuming upon God's grace and saying it is okay to just believe and think that that is what is the fullness of the Gospel really come on come on come on.

[@croatballzack]

James 2:17-26

[@derekm.ciulla9303]

I believe the confusion lies in many people conflating justification and sanctification, which are two distinct aspects of the Christian walk. Paul explains these concepts in great detail throughout the New Testament, and I’m surprised more people don’t recognize this clear distinction. Justification is by faith alone-faith is what justifies us. However, the enduring faith we display throughout our lives, evidenced by our obedience and works, is the process of sanctification. This is an ongoing battle that serves as proof of our faith but is not what justifies us. The key point is that if you’re not actively engaged in the process of sanctification after being justified by faith, as Paul continually emphasizes (Romans 7:15-25, Galatians 5:17, Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 9:27), it’s a sign that you may not have had genuine faith to begin with. Mental assent and true faith are not the same thing. Too often, people mistake faith for mere mental agreement, then wonder why their lives haven’t changed. To clarify: Yes, faith alone (sola fide) is what justifies or saves you, but sanctification is the evidence that your faith is real. As James 2:26 states, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." It’s a simple, distinct concept-not as convoluted as it’s often made out to be.

[@antichrist_revealed]

I have no respect for Sam and his false teachings.

[@Faithfulfilled1]

False teachings? Sure buddy

[@antichrist_revealed]

@@Faithfulfilled1 Glad you agree. Buddy.

[@Faithfulfilled1]

@@antichrist_revealed I don’t agree, buddy

[@antichrist_revealed]

@@Faithfulfilled1 I know, I was teasing you. But the fact is, he is a false teacher and has no clue who Jesus is. He calls him God, then he calls him an angel, which means he's calling God an angel, which means he's saying an angel created the heavens and earth and so on. Very false teachings. Nothing biblical at all. But if you agree with Sam, then that means you too think Jesus is an angel called God.

[@vijdamvsichko9077]

@@antichrist_revealed God is JESUS, but the WORD is Not His Father, neither His Spirit. In the Old T. - Genesis 16:7-13, Judges 13:17-20 etc... we see the Angel of YHWH is YHWH HIMSELF. He is Angel |Messenger| from God but HE is GOD HIMSELF, just not His Father. The WORD of YHWH is YHWH, HalleluYAH - Jeremiah 1:4-9/John 1:1-18 JESUS is GOD 7777777✝

[@Pre-Trib-Rapture]

Onorato; Thank you for doing a video refuting what Sam is teaching. I wish I could but I don't have the skills with putting out a video. I watched Sam's video a while ago and replied to it, trying my best to refute Sam, actually I used some of what you said. I reply to Sam and any other false doctrines not to get that person to realise their wrong, (wish I could) but for the people that are new in Christ. I want to give them the truth, because the true Word of God is sharper than any two edged sword. Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart". I was so happy when Sam repented from Calvinism, but now he has changed to Catholicism, very sad. I know that he turned many Muslims and people on the fence to Jesus Christ. When I watch Sam now, I pray for him, because I think he is being demonically influenced. God Bless,

[@Livingingrace]

Keep on standing firm brother Ono. Fewer and fewer preach a non works based gospel as all roads are leading back to Rome as the stage is being set for the Antichrists rule and one world religion. God bless.. P.s. Sam like many twist the Greek to those who don't know any better or haven't studied it themselves. Rom 4:5 KJV But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. God's word puts faith /believing completely contrary to works/trying....

[@davesyoutubechannel1951]

According to you Sam will still go to heaven as he believes in Jesus. So why do you even care?

[@Livingingrace]

@@davesyoutubechannel1951 if Sam has ever trusted In Jesus alone yes he will absolutely be in heaven. The fact he now preaches an accursed gospel of works that could lead others to never trust Christ alone or shipwreck the faith of others is exactly why I care. Jesus deserves all the glory and all the credit for Him rescuing lost souls. That matters. The devil has plenty who deny eternal life being a totally free gift of God who brag of their self righteousness.

[@AndonisG2G]

lets give it up for ONO GUYS!!!!!!! he just preached to us that we dont have to turn from sin, but to believe for 1 week that Jesus died for us. then we can go and sin a bunch because why not. I CANT WAIT TO GO TO HEAVEN!!!!!!!

[@Livingingrace]

@@AndonisG2G Can you give us a time marker where Ono said that or are you comfortable with your false accusation(which is sin by the way)? Do you believe In Jesus solely or do you believe your works/lifestyle earns you a place on Heaven? It is either or but can not be both. Romans 11:6..

[@AndonisG2G]

@@Livingingrace 6:15

[@scottmolson9013]

"For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water." - Jer 2:13

[@sgt.sci_fi5874]

People wanting to be justified by their works gives me a headache 🤕

[@firelion9196]

Same, they can't process the fact they have absolutely nothing to do with their salvation whatsoever.

[@BadgerWolf-19]

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling? Should I accept christ and continue in sin?

[@ItsRaitisLV]

@@BadgerWolf-19 when you accept Christ, efforts to avoid sin will be there as a natural outcome, but they are not the goal.

[@onecrispynugget9959]

@@ItsRaitisLVwell said!

[@BadgerWolf-19]

@@ItsRaitisLV thus "work" with faith. Walking in the spirit takes effort. walking in the flesh is the path of least resistance.

[@ProdigalSon_8]

I love Sam when he debunks Islam and break down some scriptures for others but when he speaks of the gospel that’s were I have a problem.

[@vijdamvsichko9077]

same. I'm Not calvinist but all appointed for Eternal Life will believe in the Savior - YHWH JESUS CHRIST. Praise the Triune ADONAI✝

[@ProdigalSon_8]

@@vijdamvsichko9077 amen family 💯❤️🙏🏽 all glory to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

[@vijdamvsichko9077]

@@ProdigalSon_8 ❤‍🩹🙌🕊

[@josephives497]

Amen! Believing is all that is required for salvation! Salvation is not for the demons.

[@theodoreritola7641]

We know better he is a and working for👹,,, Jesus Christ is LORD PERIOD THE CROSS ONLY has saved me and the blood of my AWESOME REDEEMER PERIOD,

[@jarmandavis9718]

Definition of faith defined by the word: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬ For we do not have faithfulness, but our Father is also to have faithfulness due to impart that we are in the flesh, born in sin and we do not always are in obedience to Him. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@mixtape6182]

10: HEBREWS 36: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD?? 6 JOHN 40: And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. 10: HEBREWS 37: For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry 38: Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure with him 39: But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul WHAT IS FAITH? 11: HEBREWS 1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen 3: Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear

[@19805093]

Believing is not an act at all. Believing is a state of the heart. Believing is the absolute opposite of an act. It is the assurance that Jesus has acted out everything needed for my salvation, the consequence being is that I don’t have to act out or do anything at all.

[@chilidog73]

This view goes directly against the Bible when it says "Even when we are faithless, God is faithful".

[@HisHumbleServant3239]

Excellent video! Thanks so much for sourcing the book. I'm adding that book to my study! Much appreciated. 🙏

[@user-lg3nc6qq2j]

Good explanation! There is always someone, who wants to shove a couple of loads of dirt into the wheelbarrow, to help Jesus out...

[@theodoreritola7641]

They bring a sack lunch to work out and have their time clocks ready to go to WORK Jesus Christ HAS Redeemed me 4 ever HE DID MY WORK on the cross wjen He pushed up with His AWESOME FEET . Thank you Lord God ALL MIGHTY

[@colonalklink14]

False teachers redefine faith as obedience and belief as total commitment. They misconstrue enduring to the end with salvation, when it is really about people's physical saving during the tribulation period nothing to do with salvation at all. Let's help them with the Biblical definition of faith. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen." Translation: faith is being convinced that something is true.

[@jahk603]

Totally! And they redefine 'Repentance' from 'change of mind' (about Jesus; who He is) to 'turn from your evil ways'.

[@colonalklink14]

@@jahk603 Exactly 💯 brother. Saving repentance is realizing that you are a sinner deserving of God's just punishment in Hell and turn (repent) from whatever you trusted in before, if indeed you trusted in anything; to trusting in the person and finished work of Christ alone for salvation.

[@KhoaNgo-sr4zq]

Rebuke them with the thief on the cross not having works or water baptism in Jesus Christs name.

[@GRACE4LYFE]

They hate when ya bring it up the can't refute it without trying come up with nonsense like he was a special exception cause he was on the cross but salvation is same way for all men that's like saying you can't come Christ on final moments of ur deathbed because u can't do all other things they say u have to

[@KhoaNgo-sr4zq]

@GRACE4LYFE Yes , I've had someone told me he was a special exception, I asked him if God made a exception for the thief, isnt that unfair to the rest of us? God is fair and just .

[@yveltal1284]

​@@GRACE4LYFE for the "special case" argument they make 👇 Romans 2:11 For there is >no respect of persons< with God. (and other verses that call it a sin) Theres no bias, one way for everyone, not one way for one person and another way for others

[@bigal98761]

@KhoaNgo-sr4zq Exception lol these works salvationist will come up with anything

[@erics2463]

@@KhoaNgo-sr4zq the thief on the cross die the same time he welcomed to heaven did you??????? 😆 Hahahaha

[@chrisgillom3010]

Sam is right according to Scripture. Paul says the same thing as well as the author of Hebrews. “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭15:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Albeit, you are saved the moment you believe God’s Gospel, The “unless you believe in vain” points out how if your faith doesn’t continue to believe in Christ, it’s not a faith that saved. Saving Faith continues to believe the Gospel.

[@sunburntbone]

Bro must’ve missed Roman’s, Ephesians, and Galatians

[@turbotortoisetech]

Brother how do you reconcile passages like 2 Timothy 4:6-8 where Paul says, "I have kept the faith". Why would he need to continue on in faith if the momentary belief was enough to cover him? or Matthew 24:24 where our Lord Jesus Christ says that false christs will arise to deceive even the elect? If their faith ceases so does their salvation - I don't know how anything else can be exegeted from that passage? And lastly if Adam had continued in loyalty the world would never have fallen to sin in the first place. Falling to sin does not revoke salvation but losing belief clearly does...

[@bugsocsollie1694]

Paul's keeping the faith was his aim of the top prize. Not to maintain salvation. Matthew is not about the Body of Christ Church. It's Israel's doctrine. Israel absolutely can loose their salvation. The Body of Christ Church members can not lose their salvation, but only lose rewards.

[@rileyconnor7862]

Sam is such an arrogant male Karen. I cannot stand him. Did you all notice during his ramblings about faith vs faithfulness its all about what he is doing and not one time did he mention about what Jesus did on the cross.

[@gormeezy1]

God bless you man I 100 percent believe in OSAS but I have a question for 1 Corinthians 5 on why a “brother” - believer in Christ is called wicked I thought only unbelievers were wicked bc they never trusted in Christ. Is it talking about the outward man but the inward man is saved?

[@trexa82]

Basically, yes and nice summary of a complicated concept.

[@gormeezy1]

@@trexa82 okay thanks

[@vijdamvsichko9077]

But even after he committed such awful sin his spirit was saved, HalleluYAHYESHUAELSHADDAI 😇

[@Autonomous_Don]

I was under this idea for so long that I literally couldn’t care less about discipleship. I’m so burnt out after trying for over a decade that ima just bask is OSAS for a while. I could give sh’t about works rn.

[@robusc4940]

Go to Paul. Christ Acts 9:10-15 & HS Acts 13:1-3 chose Paul to teach you & I how to be saved/justified. 1 Cor 15:1-4 is how we are saved today. Eph 2:8-9, Gal 2:16, Rom 3:24-28, Rom 4:5-8 is the condition. Eph 1:13, Eph 4:30 is the result. Once those verses sink in, can you show where Christ through Paul taught that a believer today can lose the justification or become UNsealed ? No. Why ? Because Paul does not teach it

[@KingJesusPaidForSins]

It means you didn’t enter His rest, study ROMANS5 and on. Find peace in believing in His work on the cross and that you have His righteousness. After that, progress into serving Him doing the Father’s will which is the commission to the church and help those in need. David was after God’s own heart. For He loves His creation. ❤ Prov31 helps the poor and her own house, and she will be rewarded too. :)

[@isanna6075]

Bro, you might want to read Brennan Mannings "The Ragamuffin Gospel". Will clear up alot of things for you 👍

[@robusc4940]

@@isanna6075 Hey Bro, what is it that you believe I don't understand or have got wrong ?👍

[@ForkThe6]

Though I have few issues with Sam's methods he is absolutely correct on this one. Jesus lives in us believers through the Holy Spirit. And the purpose of that dwelling is for the believers to remain holy after the cleansing in the blood of Christ. I don't think that Sam was bragging about his works, He also believes that he is saved by the Grace of God. But that Grace is also conditional on faith. So by Grace through faith is relationship. God is Love, and Love is a relationship. We would be robots if it were otherwise. To become a believer and remain one needs response from our side. And that is also work. Also being with God is a continuous activity. Starts and ends with a prayer and in the meantime is a life filled with choices. Those choices can be good or bad, but if we remain in the Spirit chances are we will become ever improving in choosing the right path as much as possible. To become a Christian should be once in a lifetime choice, just like marriage. But if we stop working on improving our selves and our relationship, the divorce is unavoidable. The prominent protestant view on both faith and marriage is the reason for increase in divorces and apostasy.

[@avogadro4928]

Very prideful man who thinks very highly of himself

[@LightBright708]

For some reason I just can't see the joy of the Lord in him.

[@avogadro4928]

@@LightBright708 yes he’s a grumpus for sure just listening to him speak

[@edmund1737]

it appeais that way to you cause you have so little self esteem that someone having high regards for their achievements and accolades is foreign to you.

[@avogadro4928]

@@edmund1737 no, someone having such high regard for their own works such that they trust in them for salvation is what makes me think he’s prideful. I really don’t care about his “accolades”, they are meaningless

[@AlistairCalvert]

@@avogadro4928Sam constantly says that he himself does nothing and tells people not to praise him for his victories in debates…

[@krisjustin3884]

This guy said we are to have faithfulness without works? That’s like saying we need works with works! Where’s the gift if we need faithfulness? How can Paul say, ‘not of ourselves?’ when salvation is a gift which is not of ourselves? Tom Stegall and Tim Carter are renowned Greek scholars we should listen to rather than focusing on simplistic, cherry picking of verses taken out of context and colloquial nuances in meaning.

[@narrowpathservants]

Preach my brother we are Justified by His Blood 🩸and have Eternal Life reconciled to God for we were enemies before now we are Sons Of God 🎉

[@natalieturner664]

I’ve said it once, and now I’m saying it again… This why Sam is soooo tormented, he has never rested in the Finished Works of Christ… He drags Muslims for trying to pray and wrk their way into heaven, and he is doing the same!❤

[@Robbievanstaden]

The sad thing is he is deceiving Muslim babes in Christ. Thank you.

[@Quicksweex]

you mean ex Muslims who became believers in Jesus Christ as son of God

[@antichrist_revealed]

Salvation is acquired before and without certainty or faith. It's called Grace. No need to worry.

[@dylansandoval2902]

Just another works salvationist smh

[@DaChristianYute]

I agree with Sam the belief in the Greek is an active belief, but where I differ is once you have the Spirit you “will” be an active believer, you may stumble and still sin as Paul did in Romans 7 but that doesn’t mean you lose your salvation or not believing any longer.

[@GRACE4LYFE]

It's actually sad Sam first doctrine was faith alone AVS showed it on one his videos he's steered from the truth

[@theodoreritola7641]

Sad because he leads sinners a way from Jesus Christ and NOT to Him.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Theirs 2 TYPES OFChristians therrs TRUSTERS FOR SALVATION THEN THERES WORKERS FOR SAALVATION ITS UP TO YOU.

[@libralewMFB]

​@JeremyBardot but there's a difference if u truly believe in that moment and it's emotional vs just saying u believe when your heart isn't in the right place. God knows the heart and if u truly believed in that moment, and if they did they will be saved as the bible says. "Saved by faith not of works so no man should BOAST!"

[@odievaldez6084]

that is why there is such a thing as the faith of Jesus, not anyone's or anybody's faith but only the faith of Jesus is the true saving faith...

[@Daviddaze]

Many claims of Sam can be refuted.

[@Vaelsung1]

Then call his show and debate him.

[@Daviddaze]

@Vaelsung1 usually I leave verse discussions on his vids about specific dogmas that appear after300ad when Constintine setup RCC . Marian, veneration, eucharist, papacy, indulgences, penance, saint prayers, authority. When Sam debates he goes into uncivil WWE mode. His strengths are trinity, calvinism, islam, JW & LDS.

[@Vaelsung1]

@@Daviddaze If Sam read what you just wrote I could see why he'd body slam you.

[@Vaelsung1]

@@Daviddaze The oldest veneration intercessory prayer to Mary was found in a Greek text dating to 250 AD which meant the early Christians were praying this intercessory veneration prayer earlier than 250 AD and certainly much earlier than 300 AD in regards to your fictitious claim that Constantine set up the Catholic Church. St. Ignatius lived around 35 AD- 107 AD and was the 2nd Bishop of Antioch and said "Where the Bishop is, there you have the Catholic Church." This also was long before your fictitious claims. The Eucharist was central to the Early Church and is central to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church today. Read the Didiache. Your ignorance of early Church History is stunning but not surprising. As an Orthodox Christian I agree with your assessment of indulgences and Papal Supremacy. Sam would decimate you.

[@Daviddaze]

@@Vaelsung1 Protestants that want doctrine back to original form have been persecuted since the Hussites & waldensians, so Sam using malice would be nothing new.

[@LovelyLadyLissett]

I believe in faith and faith alone, however I do believe many don't understand that faith is more then words and thoughts!

[@AustinDallasPictures]

@@sebastianwehler3218 I agree

[@HarpsDad22]

@@sebastianwehler3218 Everything you said is false. The only requirement for everlasting life is to believe in Jesus Christ and what he did for you on the cross. John 6:47 is either true or it’s not. Jesus was either telling the truth or he wasn’t. And since God cannot lie, we know that he was telling the truth. John 6:47 NKJV Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. We see in this verse that belief is the ONLY requirement to attain everlasting life. Jesus didn’t say, he who believes in me AND has a changed life, or continues to believe in me, or makes me Lord of your life etc…. No. He said I will give you everlasting life if you believe in me. And btw… Believing comes from the MIND, which is also how we biblically repent. Repentance is a change of mind. The mind and the heart are synonymous. So for you to say “you can’t just mentally ascent” blah blah blah, is just totally ridiculous.

[@timkooper]

​@sebastianwehler3218 correct but it still starts with mental assent to even take in the gospel as a true event. Thsts literally mental assent. After this mental assent and I mean receiving the gospel personally, for your own sins and trusting Chris, God will give you the holy spirit which will guide you into all truth and cause the new birth. The mental assent will never happen if the person's heart is not in the right place so you don't need to worry about fake mental assent. Nobody with self righteousness will trust Christ they'll trust theyre mental assent to believing in Christ died for their sins. But they never actually trust him in reality like when it comes time to die they won't have anything caus they just believed a story about a man named Christ who died for them not him as a personal savior who is God and they're waiting to be with him. They won't have a clue

[@sgt.sci_fi5874]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@sebastianwehler3218it is the new man that wants to follow God our old has passed, when somebody is transform there is now a disturbance in the flesh, two colliding sides, works and obedience should be Pursued As a means of Godly fear and reverence for God but not as a means of salvation I agree 👍🏽

[@LLMS5]

Its so funny how so many of you like to call out people who call out your sin. It's like the minute somebody mentions sin..you all shake and scream work based Salvation 🤣. Lol .Jesus opened his ministry by saying Repent and believe!! So indeed you must not only believe but also repent!! Alot of you have come to believe a counterfeit gospel that even if you live a life of sin you will still see God because you believed in him.. Paul makes it clear in his epistles the kind of behavior God will not tolerate on the day of Judgment. Many will say to him Lord Lord.. Guys wake up and stop making excuses to live in your filth! We must obey the Lord Jesus Christ,we must love him.

[@Williams79]

Notice that its someone that has more subscribers than him. Why not call out someone that doesnt believe in OSAS with less subscribers?

[@Jesusisthewaythetruththe-pw9ss]

God bless you my younger brother, you are filled with the Holy Spirit! Was Peter continually faithful when he denied Jesus 3 times?? It is the Lord’s faith and faithfulness, his unchanging reliability and constant in our lives, God’s steadfastness. Lamentations 3:23 kJV Believe the gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, be sealed Ephesians 1:12-14 Ephesians 2:8-9……then walk in fellowship and confess when you fall, 1 John 1:8-10 KJV ✝❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

Amen OLDER brother like ,y self. Im Very ready for JESUS CHRIST AIRLINES VERY SOON Im Heaven Bound

[@thovenach]

Sam Shamoun is just so solid and all from his kitchen. Faith without works is dead. Do not let your faith be a dead faith. Have faith and do good works. We are saved. Continue in your salvation. Be a part of what you have been invited in. Believing but also doing good works in belief. Turn away from sin believe in Jesus and do good works so you will have a living faith. Here is the simple equation - Before Jesus there was no life after death. Gentiles had no chance of Heaven. Jews if they broke the law had no chance because if they broke one law they would be condemned by the law. Jesus Came and purchased for us eternal life. -Now there is a way through him. Believing- If you believe in him you have eternal life. If you don't believe in him you do not. Believing in him in word alone- Many will say Lord Lord and not enter the kingdom of Heaven. But the one who does my Fathers will would enter. Driving out demons in his name and performing miracles. We know this can happen because the power of Jesus' name. Matthew 7:21-23 Believing in him in word and practice- Then he says “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” So Faith and works stand. we must put into practice what Jesus Preached. Believing in him yes but building a strong foundation on this belief with our practices.

[@jeremycameronweb]

I think you’re arguing past each other here. This is about the concept of reference frames. You both agree that it’s an instantaneous and non meritorious moment of belief for which eternal life is granted. However, that’s the reference frame of God in the sense that he, in his infinite wisdom and omniscience, knows that you are saved. In other words, God doesn’t need the faithfulness that’s to come to know that you’re saved in that moment. However, when speaking in to the reference frame of humanity that isn’t all knowing. The bible states that faithfulness is required, only in the sense of knowing one is saved. More appropriately, the contrapositive is true that, without faithfulness the lack of salvation, or dead faith, can be concluded. It’s not that you’re saved through faithfulness, but it’s the inevitable consequence if you were saved. And it’s not about the degree of faithfulness as you mentioned, we don’t understand that deeply.

[@Monte2003]

Thank you for always preaching the truth brother God bless you brother Jesus loves you 🙏🏿❤️✝️ I'm about to unsubscribe from this dude the sam dude

[@theodoreritola7641]

Did the Holy Spirit turn the LIGHT ON for you ?

[@hiima2860]

If people start realizing the difference between salvation and reasonable service, I feel that many more people will get saved

[@kingkongipablo]

Would you go on his show and tell him?

[@AndonisG2G]

shhhhh dont say that. ono's protestant cult will get mad lol. Sam would rip this guy apart.

[@toofargonemcoc]

@@AndonisG2Gthrowing insults, blocking, saying "be honest with the text" is all sam has. Bible illiterate people flock to these world churches only to be given a false gospel.

[@christologisch]

Thank you again, brother! That's excellent!

[@nickwright6704]

James 2:18 isn't talking about faith in Christ death and resurrection, it only mentions believing in one God. Believing in one God isn't the gospel of salvation.

[@MrJarredification]

I'm so glad that since once saved always saved, i got to confess with my mouth and believe in my heart Jesus Christ is Lord, and now for the rest of my life i get to still enjoy my sin and still be saved! Re read this as many times as it takes to sink in.

[@OnoDiamante]

@@MrJarredification What a perverted perception of God’s grace you have! Repent.

[@MrJarredification]

@@OnoDiamante What do you mean?

[@OnoDiamante]

@@MrJarredification Now you’re playing stupid? Your sarcastic perversion is only a reflection of how you truly perceive God’s grace, as a “license to sin”. It’s a shame that you’re only motivated to service by meriting or maintaining your supposed salvation.

[@MrJarredification]

@@OnoDiamante But if once saved always saved i'm all good right? I made a profession of faith so thats my job done. Surely God can take it from here right?

[@OnoDiamante]

@@MrJarredification You’re not even accurately representing the position you oppose. Let me help you, no one is saved by a “profession” of faith. We are saved by BELIEVING ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Secondly, the security of our salvation does not mean that sin is without consequence, conviction or chastisement. Three scriptural truths that you fail to take into account when you present your perverted perception of God’s grace.

[@shannonmillar9123]

Debate sam face to face 😂

[@natalieturner664]

Sam is a great debater concerning Isam… but he has not a leg to stand when it comes to the gospel of Jesus Christ, nor how to rightly divide the Word of Truth… Sam would be demolished!❤

[@user-fd2zq2cq6e]

I think that in some ways you and Sam are talking complementarily about the same thing. We are indeed saved by grace through faith alone, but that faith must be genuine and it must produce good works which is what Sam describes as faithfulness. Sam is not saying that if we slip and sin or that if we are going through a season of doubt we lose our salvation because that is no posible once you have had a true transformation as you mentioned in the video. Lets not sow division among brothers in Christ and do not judge so quickly my friend, learn one from another for the strenghthening of the church, God bless.

[@Patriot-Vibez]

YES! THIS!!! they are two parts of a whole!

[@michaelc7418]

I tell people that to be eternally redeemed (Hebrews 9:12), believe you have eternal life by the grace of Jesus Christ, NOT by your own righteousness, which is of the law (John 3:16, 1 John 5:10-13, Acts 15:11, Romans 3:19-28, Romans 9:29-10:6, Philippians 3:9, John 5:24, Hebrews 10:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:18).

[@firelion9196]

Butchers of Faith. Jesus Christ gets all the Glory.

[@jeanheard21]

He is going off the rails, I respected him for refuting the problems in the Koran with Muslins, but he is now moving towards the Catholic beliefs. 😮

[@AndonisG2G]

my guy, what churches do you think existed before the protestant heretics came in the 1500's?????? orthodoxy and catholics existed before and in the early centuries. in fact they were the first Christians. wake up to the fact that Protestantism was created by men, and Orthodoxy and Catholicism was created by Christ. come to the ancient churches of Christ and not whatever bland churches protestantism has produced.

[@kathyhenderson8902]

Same here... I remember Sam believing in Christ alone but so sad to see he's changed his stance. And I do believe I find him more arrogant and condescending.

[@thinketernal260]

“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” ‭‭James‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ KJV

[@OnoDiamante]

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[@andrewbornemann3334]

According to Sam, Jesus the only man that will ever make it to heaven lol

[@Leqzis_D-luqz]

@shamounian‬ is Catholic, and Catholics traditionally hold that both faith and works play a role in salvation. However, it’s essential to clarify that salvation is not merely a one-time event; it’s a transformative process. This ongoing transformation is known as sanctification, where we gradually grow into the likeness of Christ. While God’s grace is a free and undeserved gift, it requires a faithful response and genuine transformation in how we live. Numerous scriptures help us understand this relationship between grace, faith, and works. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV): “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Paul emphasizes that salvation is purely a gift from God. It is not something we can earn through good deeds. However, this gift doesn’t leave us unchanged-it invites transformation. Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV): “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Though we are saved by grace, this verse illustrates that we are called to actively participate in the process of becoming who God created us to be. James 2:17 (NIV): “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” True faith naturally leads to action. While works do not save us, they are the fruit of genuine faith. This means that living out our faith-through obedience and good works-reflects our transformation in Christ. Titus 2:11-12 (NIV): “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” God’s grace is not just a gift but also a guide. It teaches us how to live a life that mirrors Christ, shaping us into the people we are meant to be. Romans 6:1-2 (NIV): “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” This passage makes it clear that grace does not give us permission to keep sinning. On the contrary, it’s a call to a new way of living, where we leave our sinful ways behind and embrace a life of holiness. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV): “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” Being saved means becoming a new creation in Christ. This transformation is ongoing, as we shed our old habits and grow into the person God intended us to be. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV): “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This renewal and transformation is a lifelong process that comes through the grace of God as we offer our lives in faithful obedience to Him. Grace doesn’t lead us to complacency; rather, it calls us to faithful action. While we cannot earn salvation, we are still called to respond to God’s grace with lives of faithfulness and obedience. True faith, as James says, cannot be separated from action. At the same time, it’s essential to remember that our works are the result of God’s grace, not the cause of our salvation. We live in a continuous process of being shaped and molded into Christ’s image, awaiting the day we are fully transformed when we meet Him (Philippians 1:6).

[@vijdamvsichko9077]

Jesus is GOD, He will lose NO ONE from His people. If the Spirit of Christ is in you, you are SAVED and SEALED, HalleluYAHELSHADDAi

[@chronos401]

If your interpretation was correct, the Bible would be only one page. All shepherds and sheep throughout history would have been do-nothings. Up into the 4th century, early Christians were under enormous pressure to convert (back) to paganism or face threats, persecution, and/or death by the Romans. A lot of the former thought they could be pagans and still be saved by following the Law of Moses or doing good works. They were told: No, they must maintain faith only in God. Fast forward to more modern times. So many self-entitled Americans have been convinced they're special and God owes them a get out of hell free card no matter what. To come up with their distorted ideologies requires cherry picking verses. Suggest buying a real Bible and read all the passages you don't like such as Matthew 7:21.

[@HarpsDad22]

Matthew 7:21 is speaking of FALSE PROPHETS, who call Jesus Lord (Lordship Salvation), and do many WORKS, but Jesus told them he NEVER knew them because they had not done the will of the father. Which is TO BELIEVE ON THE SON (Jesus Christ.) That passage isn’t talking about people just “mentally ascending” who didn’t do enough works. It’s actually the exact opposite.

[@KingJesusPaidForSins]

The will of the Father is the same as what Jesus taught and convince His disciples to do. Come out of the world and feed, clothe, give water, gospel, heal, deliver. We are made for good works. So, if most christians twist it and accuses it has works for salvation; then that’s why only few are chosen!

[@MichaelJohnson-ey1nv]

We must work out our salvation with fear and trembling. Phil 2:12

[@HarpsDad22]

@@MichaelJohnson-ey1nv Work OUT is the key phrase. You can’t work out something that you don’t already have inside. So it’s not saying we must work out our salvation or that proves we never had it.

[@RichardM1366]

A man claims to know Jesus yet he has the fangs of the serpent should not speak. A man who everyone calls a fool should not speak to prove everyone correct and eliminate all doubt.

[@dennisrobbins7661]

Likely it is ,you are not referring to an individual but are referring to many of that ilk . But ... one of the two here you have placed him with them as well

[@hueysimon2726]

I just don't understand how people misunderstand the word "eternal" in eternal life.

[@brandonroot7848]

Ephesians 1:12-14 (KJV) 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

[@watchmansascha4764]

Apparently he recently converted to Catholicism, not sure if this is still true, but either way it shows how truly lost he is. Sometimes believers say that maybe that or that man is saved but just confused, fallen into false doctrine. It's possible, God knows, but it may also be that they're not saved. There is one example of a Baptist (ex-)pastor who taught salvation by faith in Christ alone, not of works, no adding of turning from sins, but he taught that you can lose it. And what became of him? First he went on to teach annihilationism, which is the doctrine that the lake of fire is not eternal but only temporary. Then he went on to teach preterism, which is the doctrine that the millenium reign has already happened on earth. And then he went on to claim he himself is Jesus Christ. And along with that he got into occultism. That showed me that it may mean nothing if someone professes the gospel and professes faith in Christ, if they believe you can lose it or not have salvation based on lifestyle/works. Because they reject that eternal life is a gift and a promise, they turn it into a debt or wage. Many will say in that day "Lord, Lord...." all having a profession of faith and surely they would claim faith in Christ and his finished work, but yet they never had faith in Him.