The Devil has provided many
alternatives to the new birth, and multitudes are confused
by false professions of salvation. Note the Bible's
warnings:
(1) A person can believe in God and not be saved (James
2:19).
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well:
the devils also believe, and tremble. James 2:19
(2) A person can pray to Jesus and not be saved (Matthew
7:22-23).
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out
devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And
then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from
me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:22-23
(3) A person can prophesy in Jesus' name and not be saved
(Matthew 7:22-23).
(4) A person can do wonderful works in Jesus' name and not
be saved (Matthew 7:22-23).
(5) A person can have a zeal for God and not be saved
(Romans 10:2-3).
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but
not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of
God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own
righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the
righteousness of God. Romans 10:2-3
(6) A person can have a zeal to make proselytes for God and
not be saved (Matthew 23:15).
15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is
made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than
yourselves. Matthew 23:15
(7) A person can be very interested in Jesus Christ and not
be saved (Matthew 19:16-22).
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master,
what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is
none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into
life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which?
Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit
adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou
shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith
unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up:
what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be
perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor,
and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow
me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went
away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Matthew
19:16-22
(8) A person can profess to know God and not be saved (Titus
1:16).
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny
him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good
work reprobate. Titus 1:16
(9) A person can follow and serve Christ and not be saved
(John 6:64-70).
64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus
knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and
who should betray him. 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto
you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto
him of my Father. 66 From that time many of his disciples
went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus
unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter
answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words
of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou
art that Christ, the Son of the living God. 70 Jesus
answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you
is a devil? John 6:64-70
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