Chapter 12: The False Salvation Doctrine

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Before we get any further, it is necessary for you to understand

exactly what Christianity’s false salvation doctrine is. To illustrate it, I will show you five examples of Christian teaching on salvation. Think carefully about each of these examples and if it reflects your current understanding of salvation. No doubt, you have heard one or more of these teachings during

your life as a Christian. Yet, I do doubt if you will ever think the same way about these half-baked salvation teachings after you finish this chapter.

Example One

John Hagee 2 nationwide television statement: “There are two families; one of the evil one and one of God. If you haven’t accepted Jesus

Christ, you are of the family of the evil one. You cannot call God your Father if you are not saved [having accepted Jesus Christ].” Paraphrased

Commentary: It is a fact that in established Christian dogma

and teachings, no one is saved that does not proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. There should be no dispute that the above message is common in the pulpit of the Christian Church. The message implies that Jews, Muslims and righteous people

throughout the world are of the evil one and are headed to Hell. Is this true? The answer comes shortly.

Example Two

Princeton First Love Fellowship pastor writes in the local 3 paper: “Jesus — The only way! Because Jesus said unto him, ‘I am the way, the

truth and the life; no man comes to the Father but by me.’ ” John 14:6

Commentary: John 14:6 is often cited as scriptural proof that there is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ. However, the

Scriptures provided on the opening page of this chapter should give you a clue that this interpretation is not exactly correct. So, if this Scripture doesn’t mean that Christ is the only way to salvation, what does it mean? The answer comes shortly.