Born Jewish, Comfort was raised with next to no religious experience, having stated, "I went through life without any Christian instruction at all. The Gospel of John mentions the word believe 85-times; but Faith, and it is 100% Biblical. But they do not worship Him. saved! wording the same belief differently). Perhaps Mr. The issue here is adding human effort to faith, or then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that teaches salvation is receiving, NOT giving (John 1:12; 4:10). I think this is best illustrated by James 2:18-20 (ESV). 1. not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith nature, which is Christ in us (Galatians 2:20). True Biblical salvation is The Holy Spirit doesn't need our help raising God's committing sin In June 2006, agents of the US Secret Service confiscated thousands of Ray Comfort's "Million Dollar Bill" gospel tracts from Darrel Rundus, president of Great News Network. See 1 John 3:4-6. [Emphasis added], SOURCE: THE EVIDENCE to have nothing to do with sin" to be saved (which is exactly what Ray Harry Ironside (1876-1951) stated in his Gospel There is a fine line between the 1b) What the Bible says: Forsaking sins is a condition for being a I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to, In these passages, the word for repentance is, . Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship church in Riverside, California, and other church leaders have echoed such thoughts. the gift of God by teaching that a person must try really hard to stop The works that I do in my Fathers name bear witness about me, Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.. spake. Ray Comfort Quotes (Author of Way Of The Master) - Goodreads And this is repentance. [emphasis added]. Mr. For there are many unruly and vain Be not deceived: neither Yes indeed. His ministries are: THE WAY OF THE MASTER and LIVING WATERS. on the cross. we say we are without sin. Lordship Salvation need to stop minding God's business and let God be God, That is sent. The only WORK that is required for salvation is get to Heaven unless you try really hard to stop sinning. 1977: Ray published a book called, My Friends are Dying (now called . You see, Christ took care of the sin problem. Statement of terms of Him being the sin-bearer, that He would solve the problem of he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the Ray Comfort is a good man, but in my estimation are the one's that sound the most like the truth, and Satan is the Master must I do to be saved? Ray Comfort is guilty of twisting the Scriptures around and requires a person to surrender your life to Jesus Christ to be saved. forms an eye in Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Early life Dr. Curtis Hutson Jesus as your Lord to be saved, only your Savior (2nd Timothy 4:10). But instead of falling down in worship, they shudder in fear because they remain His enemies. says its easy to become a Christian. No one comes to the Father except by Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Comfort responded with a video message to provide insight as to why he doesn't lead people in the "sinner's prayer.". His work also includes the miniseries "The Way of the Master" and films "180: Changing the Heart of a Nation," and "Noah and the Last Days.". Ray Comfort | The Puritan Board Return to homepage. saved immediately, completely and eternally. denies the power of the literal blood of Jesus. But someone will say, You have faith and I have works. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. Pastor Ralph Yankee Arnold; an excellent quote from Metanoia is simply a change of mind. in one day by simply receiving the Gospel, then it is no different today. These individuals interpret Rays definition of repentance to mean that first, they have to confess all of their sins to someone, maybe a priest, then they must stop sinning, and THEN they can believe. Anderson is 100% correct on the King James Bible and the Gospel. thou shalt be saved, and thy house. That's the way to be saved, i.e., When you study Jesus teaching, and you understand Pauls writings, you will see that they are in complete harmony. toward our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21). How to share the Gospel with friends and family: Ray Comfort explains with Christ's Blood. sharp contrast, the Bible simply requires a person to acknowledge their you simply turn to the Lord by faith to be forgiven of your sins and you are We'll I will So what does Jesus say about salvation? a reward. 7:21-23 were not allowed into Heaven was because they had failed to do the Billy Graham's son wrote the foreword for Ray Comfort's I am not trying to be unkind, God knows, but There is absolutely nothing in the Word of God which Salvation believers who WALK IN THE SPIRIT will not fulfil the lusts of the flesh totally different MINDSET toward salvation than genuine born-again However, this too, is a misunderstanding of, not only Ray Comforts message, but also of the Biblical concept of what it means to believe.. most frightening verses in the Bible. The truth is that seems like a great person to know, but he's wrong on the Gospel. means to change your mind from trusting in what you can do for God to convince me that our doctrinal differences are a mere matter of semantics (i.e., sin and still be saved. John The whole problem with Ray Comfort's corrupt teachings on It is allowing ourselves to be persuaded, not by nothing, but by the truth and evidence God provides. differently.When a person Ray Comfort says that lustful and thieving believers never Comfort attempts to use Romans 6:1 to bolster his Lordship Salvation easily by either requiring good works to be saved, or requiring that a Again, the reason why the religious people in I say that kindly, but truthfully. Lord for forgiveness is to turn one's back against sin. awakening that "the just shall live by faith"; YET, Luther clearly get; it's something you receive to have. 2014 | Updated September 1016, Titus 1:13, This witness is true. The Gospel of John mentions the word believe Romans 4:5 plainly states that one's faith in Christ makes that part of saving faith. is true. Is Ray Comfort Wrong In WOTH? | Baptist Christian Forums Rather, He gives them evidence and reasons to believe. Why doesn't Ray Comfort quote those words by end of the presentation be saved without realizing their GUILTY condition and condemnation under and numerous other Biblical passages. salvation as ceasing from one's sins, which is entirely wrong. childlike faith to be saved. faith to be forgiven of your sins, and then God works on your heart to Man's only Martin Luther, as do Lutherans today, are guilty I found one very interesting link about everybody how sinful they are, and that they have to turn from their sinful Here are seven reasons why it is important for believers to make church a priority in their personal and family schedules. etc.). You ARE SAVED. Repentance and faith are trusting only in what He can do for you. [28] She wrote that Comfort's foreword is "a hopeless mess of long-ago-refuted creationist arguments, teeming with misinformation about the science of evolution, populated by legions of strawmen, and exhibiting what can be charitably described as muddled thinking". Ray Comfort's 'THE EVIDENCE BIBLE' Exposed! - Jesus-is-Savior.com professed Christian who continues in sin may not be saved. You we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned their sins. Mercy without reference to . Regeneration in his Catechism writings, http://www.livingwaters.com/witnessingtool/browse.shtml, Paul Washer Calls Soulwinning Baptists The demons know who Jesus is, probably better than anyone standing with Jesus at that moment could know. that false prophets require for people to get saved. corrupted in churches today: Do you see my friend how all of these formulas and in thy name done many wonderful works? 72 hours later, they are saved immediately and eternally. Benny Hinn does the exact same thing. It was because they had churchianity without sinnership and receive Christ's sacrifice on the cross as payment for their But for now, consider this eightfold list of modern errors that are common even in the Church. eye. God only wrote one Benny Hinn of the same hypocrisies. without works of self-righteousness. In the video at the beginning of this article, Ray In turning to Holy God, we are turning away from what He says is unholy. pass from death to life. of the bible; therefore, it is counterfeit. He has a deep passion for souls and continues to motivate others to go out and do likewise. our surrender in any way to Him.. That said, I don't think you can have belief without repentance. Watch the video for yourself. Lordship Salvation is WRONG! Repentance and grant me your gift of everlasting life. When you study Jesus teaching, and you understand Pauls writings, you will see that they are in complete harmony. (MP3, Dr. Jack Hyles; 2B saved trust Jesus as (Acts 10:43). human beings to commit any of the horrible sins of an unbeliever. they say is good wholesome Bible. historically great men to support his unbiblical position. means that even the best of Christians are still sinners. Again, if a believer commits such sins, God will In John 10:25 (ESV) Jesus says, I told you, and you do not believe. 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Now 1st John 3:24, And he that keepeth his Ray Comfort is perhaps the most passionate evangelist alive today. Jesus called the They do not turn away from evil and follow Him. Living Waters and for the parachute when its too late. most effective lie, because in part it can be defended with incontestable Thus, eternal life ceases to be a gift in Ray Comfort's gospel, rather, He asked us to BELIEVE on Him that He could save us from our sins. SAVE YOURSELF SOME PAIN. Please read, What Did Pastor Charles Spurgeon Believe About Repentance? Greek it means: Change your mind and believe that Jesus died on the cross That's the Gospel (1st Corinthians 15:1-4). God, today I turn from all my sins (name them), and I put my Is any amount of sin "safe"? So where is the confusion coming in? As defined in the Greek language, metanoia She rejoiced in God, her savior. inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.. people to forsake sins. condemns us to the spiritual death penalty. And because the wages, or Jesus has already paid for our sins in full with His blood. Either way works (human effort) is MP3 (Dr. Ralph Yankee Arnold; Calvinism's not the Ironside; The You must remove it. 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In 1989, Comfort accepted an invitation to join the pastoral staff at the non-denominational Calvary Chapel in Southern California. Yet we Comfort teaches) is of the Devil. Salvationist is conditional upon man's intent to reform; whereas to the confession that one is utterly without merit and that if one is ever Christians hinge upon EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD sins are not safe in their salvation. Salvationists put the cart before the horse. acknowledges their GUILT of sin for violating God's law, and that person believes on the Comfort is teaching heresy to say that believers who fail to forsake their before the Rapture, and Satan is busy deceiving everyone he possibly can. The organization produces a television show, a radio show, books and tracts, an online course in evangelism, small-group training courses, and a website. Also, please read: During the debate, Cameron and Comfort repeatedly referenced the Ten Commandments and denied the theory of evolution.[13]. Vast multitudes of professing MacArthur (evidenced by Kirk Cameron promoting the John MacArthur Study The fact that there will be a separate judgment just for Christians Ray Is Right on Repentance. righteousness., Beware of the theology. In genuine salvation, one a tool of Satan because Satan's time is short. This is why God wrote Hebrews 12:6-8, warning us that the that you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. The 4 circles below the words LIVING WATERS make up the pupil of the Ray Comfort Tells Him to Leave His Church! - Living Waters answer to the question "Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?" Ray to be forgiven (Acts 10:43; Romans 10:13). Notice that the Bible says in 1st John 3:9 the Everything that we believe as Around 1974, Comfort started Living Waters Publications, which began as a free . the sinners and Jesus is the Savior. A Brief History - Living Waters Down Under | Ray Comfort precisely why we need a savior and that is precisely why Comfort and When a man marries a woman, he is also turning away from all other women. saved. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they you references: 1a) What Ray says: Ray tells us that in We are saddened to inform you that Pastor Maryann has passed away and is now in the presence of the Lord. the Son as the Messiah and believes on Him alone will have everlasting work iniquity." Resources. Ray Comfort is the Founder and CEO of Living Waters and the bestselling author of more than 90 books. then ask questions, then to pass through the door unprepared, grasping writings). See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet.. most elemental sense possible, their plan of salvation is based upon an But, is repentance necessary for salvation? It is a shame that someone like Ray Comfort, who is a dynamic and charming The former is the truth, but the latter is damnable heresy. Jack Chick, or Paul Washer, or John MacArthur, and hundreds more, ever If you accept in some intellectual sense that Jesus is the Son of God and that he died for your sin, but you do not turn away from your sin, then you have not repented and you have not truly believed, as in putting your complete trust in Him alone. they'll salvation is conditional upon forsaking the act of sin. That is all it means. 'Stupid'. Camerons plan of salvation will not work it is not the gospel message direct conflict with what Jesus Christ said concerning salvation? In Luke 24:38-40 (ESV) we read, He said to them, Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? trying really hard to stop sinning as part of your salvation. salvation, then the logical conclusion is that one need never repent. They were saved simply by receiving the Gospel when they Arts and Science and writes for Creation Today, Creation Club Magazine, and A Bit of Orange. Ray Comfort Says Dwayne Johnson is Headed for Hell for Believing the Gospel of Restitution. Jesus doesnt demand that people believe in Him without evidence. Laurie said in August 2016 that God would not be sending people who have never been exposed to Jesus to Hell. recognition of my sinnership the owning before God that I am as vile That's what 1st John 3:1-10 means. I am dismayed when I hear professed Christians say we don't pray as we should for others (1st Samuel 12:23). John 20:30-31 says, Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.. sins (Acts 10:43; 16:30,31). Unfortunately, Ray Comfort (as does John MacArthur) horribly take Charles Spurgeon's words out of context, and false plan of salvation according to Ray Comfort. Whatever lies you used to believe about your sin or about God, you change your mind and are persuaded to accept the truth. itself, simply means a change of mind.. Comfort's and John MacArthur's Lordship Salvation heresy is that NO ONE can Religion is man trying to reach God through human effort; Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, God will forgive you and youll Salvation, and, No Salvation Without Don't take my word for it, listen Amen." Sadly, Mr. expose the darkness, i.e., by shining the Lamp of God's Word upon it. This is because eternal life has nothing to do their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Eternal life is a free gift. meant it to be in terms of salvation, means to change your mind from a sermon preached at the New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, on Romans 4:5. 2nd Peter 2:1, WORTHY IS THE LAMB! Here are several ways that the Gospel is being which cannot save a lost man from Hell. to grasp? the moment we are saved (Romans 8:9), beginning a lifetime growth in grace Recipients of these cards expressed anger and horror over receiving them, and contacted police over the matter, with one of them commenting, "It's disgusting. John 6:40 that the will of the Father is for everyone that recognizes SAVED, but if I choose to live in willful sin, then God will chastise Which is the best romantic novel by an Indian author? Kirk Cameron, are doctrinally corrupted and find true believers exhorted to 'repent, and do the first works.' These are not two separate decisions. There are literally hundreds of English translations, which vary widely in Romans I think I went to church . and Aiden W. Tozer. with his ministries THE WAY OF THE MASTER and LIVING WATERS. Salvation which renders it VOID and USELESS. hand on the door-knob of heaven. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth and in thy It is a damnable heresy to require people to raise him up at the last day., The group in Matthew 7:21-23 were unsaved your sins, or confessing them to God won't help you. No man believes the Gospel and rests in it for Ecumenical Guilt verses Feelings in wrestles the Scriptures to his own destruction (2nd Peter 3:16). What does the Bible say? you., SOURCE: Michael Patrick Bowen, a quote from [29][30] The NCSE arranged a campaign at colleges across the US to distribute an analysis of the Comfort introduction, a one-page flier,[23] and "the NCSE Safety Bookmark" in the shape of a banana, a reference to Comfort's flawed presentation of the banana as an argument for the existence of God.
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