We don't agree because I don't take verses out of context to justify a doctrine. I prefer to read the entire Bible and form doctrines based on the whole body of scripture.
John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
The Bible testifies of Jesus Christ. Man generally attempts to bring Christ down from heaven. In other words, to conform his belief of Christ to fit his mold. This is why we are taught to die to self. Otherwise we may never see Christ in this life, and in that case we will wish we were never going to see him on the judgement day.
Of course we would all like to think that we never have to "die daily" as Paul says. Life would be so much easier. Sinner's prayer then party on Garth!
Jude warned us. Why would he have to warn us if just a simple one time prayer would save us? :
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, |
