Many assume they are saved simply because of a prayer they prayed. Its not that praying a prayer in and of itself is bad, but the question in John 2-3 is what kind of faith are we calling people to? Im convinced that many people in our churches are simply missing the life of Christ, and a lot of it has to do with what weve sold them as the gospel; i.e. pray this prayer, accept Jesus into your heart, invite Christ into your life. Should it not concern us that there is no such superstitious prayer in the New Testament? Should it not concern us that the Bible never uses the phrase, accept Jesus into your heart or invite Christ into your life? Its not the gospel we see being preached. Its modern evangelism built on sinking sand. And it runs the risk of disillusioning millions of souls. My comments about the sinners prayer have been deeply motivated by a concern for authentic conversion and regenerate church membership. Do I believe it is wrong for someone to pray a prayer of salvation? Certainly not. Calling out to God in prayer with repentant faith is fundamental to being saved. I urge us, as we go to all people among all nations with the Good News of Gods love, to be both evangelistically zealous and Biblically clear at the same time! - Official David Platt Page
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:36:50 +0000
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