I love how gentle and calm you are when talking about people that don’t believe the Gospel or different beliefs. I think it’s the way to go and I dislike when people are mocked or ridiculed for believing in the wrong thing instead of explaining the truth with love and compassion ❤️
Most pastors in this community do not do this. Jeremiah 23 answers that question. So, the question then garners whether these pastors are truly sent from God?
I'm 71. All my life I was told (from age 7) that if I believe Jesus came to die on the Cross as a sinner to pay the sin debt I owe to the Father, rose again on the 3rd day, I would be saved from hell and be with Him. This was all supposed to be a free gift given to me if I believed Jesus was and still is God ever making intercession for me and all those that believe His Cross work was done. Why do you think that gospel does not save me or anyone? With the internet, I noticed many people hate the gospel of Paul and think he is a total fraud. It is true, I won't find Paul's gospel in the book of John so what do I do with this gospel? (or is it even the gospel of my salvation at all?)
The process of salvation is deeply rooted in the Bible and demonstrates God's active role in bringing humanity into a relationship with Him. Here is a step-by-step biblical understanding of how God initiates, carries out, and perfects our salvation, emphasizing repentance and faith working through love: God is the one who initiates the process of salvation. He seeks us out, even when we are far from Him. This is an act of grace, not something we earn. “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) “We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) God draws us to Himself through the Holy Spirit, convicting us of our sin and our need for a Savior. The Holy Spirit works within our hearts to awaken us to the reality of sin and its consequences. Conviction is not condemnation; it is a merciful act of God to lead us toward repentance. “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” (John 16:8) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) This step humbles us and makes us aware that we cannot save ourselves, preparing our hearts for the gospel. Repentance is a critical response to conviction. Biblically, repentance means a heartfelt turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is not merely feeling sorry for sin but involves a change in direction and behavior. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2) “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19) True repentance is a gift from God (2 Timothy 2:25) and marks the beginning of a transformed life. It requires humility, confession, and reliance on God’s grace to forsake sin. Faith is the means by which we are saved. It involves trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in His death and resurrection as the sufficient payment for our sins. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) Faith is not passive; it is active and accompanied by works of love. As James teaches, “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:17). Once we are saved, God continues His work in us through sanctification. This process involves being conformed to the image of Christ, growing in holiness, and living out our faith through love and good works. “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) True faith expresses itself in love. Paul writes, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” (Galatians 5:6) God’s ultimate goal is to bring His work in us to completion. He not only starts the process of salvation but also ensures that we persevere to the end. “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6) “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2) Our faith journey is sustained by God’s power. He ensures that we remain steadfast until we are glorified with Him. Genuine repentance involves recognizing sin, turning away from it, and aligning one’s heart and actions with God’s will. True faith is demonstrated through acts of love and obedience. Love for God and others is the evidence of a living and active faith. “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." Acts 26:18 Notice these steps - Jesus' mission for Paul to the Gentiles was to OPEN THEIR EYES (convict them), TURN FROM DARKNESS - see how this step comes before faith because it prepares us to truly believe and it's the proper response. TO LIGHT Jesus, FROM THE POWER OF SATAN, UNTO GOD. there is true power in salvation, sustaining power. This power is rejected by a lot of teachers. FORGIVENESS OF SIN, AND AN INHERITANCE AND SANTIFICATION WHICH IS FOUND IN JESUS. The only way one can be transformed is by trusting in Christ to do so. It's not something we do on our own, as we can see that turning from sin is a work of God not a self-righteous work. Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. (Acts 3:26) God is the Alpha and Omega of our salvation. He calls us, convicts us, saves us, sanctifies us, and ultimately perfects us in Christ. Salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith, expressed in love, and sustained by God’s power.
I love how gentle and calm you are when talking about people that don’t believe the Gospel or different beliefs. I think it’s the way to go and I dislike when people are mocked or ridiculed for believing in the wrong thing instead of explaining the truth with love and compassion ❤️
Great clear explanation! ❤
This was a good one, great job Jesse and Trent!
Outstanding video as usual.
Good stuff!
Which one do you think is biblical, social trinitarianism or classical trinitarianism?
Should we be warning people of the danger they are in being an enemy of God?
Most pastors in this community do not do this. Jeremiah 23 answers that question. So, the question then garners whether these pastors are truly sent from God?
I'm 71. All my life I was told (from age 7) that if I believe Jesus came to die on the Cross as a sinner to pay the sin debt I owe to the Father, rose again on the 3rd day, I would be saved from hell and be with Him. This was all supposed to be a free gift given to me if I believed Jesus was and still is God ever making intercession for me and all those that believe His Cross work was done. Why do you think that gospel does not save me or anyone? With the internet, I noticed many people hate the gospel of Paul and think he is a total fraud. It is true, I won't find Paul's gospel in the book of John so what do I do with this gospel? (or is it even the gospel of my salvation at all?)
The process of salvation is deeply rooted in the Bible and demonstrates God's active role in bringing humanity into a relationship with Him. Here is a step-by-step biblical understanding of how God initiates, carries out, and perfects our salvation, emphasizing repentance and faith working through love:
God is the one who initiates the process of salvation. He seeks us out, even when we are far from Him. This is an act of grace, not something we earn.
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)
“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
God draws us to Himself through the Holy Spirit, convicting us of our sin and our need for a Savior.
The Holy Spirit works within our hearts to awaken us to the reality of sin and its consequences. Conviction is not condemnation; it is a merciful act of God to lead us toward repentance.
“And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.” (John 16:8)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
This step humbles us and makes us aware that we cannot save ourselves, preparing our hearts for the gospel.
Repentance is a critical response to conviction. Biblically, repentance means a heartfelt turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is not merely feeling sorry for sin but involves a change in direction and behavior.
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2)
“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19)
True repentance is a gift from God (2 Timothy 2:25) and marks the beginning of a transformed life. It requires humility, confession, and reliance on God’s grace to forsake sin.
Faith is the means by which we are saved. It involves trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in His death and resurrection as the sufficient payment for our sins.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Faith is not passive; it is active and accompanied by works of love. As James teaches, “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:17).
Once we are saved, God continues His work in us through sanctification. This process involves being conformed to the image of Christ, growing in holiness, and living out our faith through love and good works.
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)
“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13)
True faith expresses itself in love. Paul writes, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” (Galatians 5:6)
God’s ultimate goal is to bring His work in us to completion. He not only starts the process of salvation but also ensures that we persevere to the end.
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2)
Our faith journey is sustained by God’s power. He ensures that we remain steadfast until we are glorified with Him.
Genuine repentance involves recognizing sin, turning away from it, and aligning one’s heart and actions with God’s will.
True faith is demonstrated through acts of love and obedience. Love for God and others is the evidence of a living and active faith.
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." Acts 26:18
Notice these steps - Jesus' mission for Paul to the Gentiles was to OPEN THEIR EYES (convict them), TURN FROM DARKNESS - see how this step comes before faith because it prepares us to truly believe and it's the proper response. TO LIGHT Jesus, FROM THE POWER OF SATAN, UNTO GOD. there is true power in salvation, sustaining power. This power is rejected by a lot of teachers. FORGIVENESS OF SIN, AND AN INHERITANCE AND SANTIFICATION WHICH IS FOUND IN JESUS. The only way one can be transformed is by trusting in Christ to do so. It's not something we do on our own, as we can see that turning from sin is a work of God not a self-righteous work.
Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. (Acts 3:26)
God is the Alpha and Omega of our salvation. He calls us, convicts us, saves us, sanctifies us, and ultimately perfects us in Christ. Salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith, expressed in love, and sustained by God’s power.