Chapter 12: The False Salvation Doctrine

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Example Three

Salvation prayer from Morningstar Ministry tract: 4 “If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, pray this prayer: Dear

Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I know that I am a sinner, and I want to turn away from my sin. I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that he was raised from the dead for my justification, and I confess him now as my Lord. Thank you, Lord, for

coming into my heart and saving me.”

Commentary: Some variation of the above message is common in tracts handed out in Christianity today. The message is half-

baked and anyone who makes the above prayer is just as likely to go to Hell as to Heaven. Why? The answer comes shortly.

Example Four

Salvation prayer from Houston’s Lakewood Church web site5: “Jesus, come into my heart. Save me. Be my Lord. Be my savior. I repent

of my old way of living. Jesus, I want to serve you all the days of my life. I’m not everything I want to be Jesus, but I know you’ll make me into what you want me to be. Jesus, I’ll serve you all the days.”

That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. – Romans 10:9-10

Commentary: The prayer and Scripture citation of Lakewood Church are good. However, both the prayer and the Scripture citation are half-baked. You could literally follow the above

instructions and still find yourself in Hell. Why? The answer comes shortly.