We cannot look into the heart of someone to determine whether or not he is saved, but there are two things we can examine: profession and actions. First of all, the person who would confess the basic biblical doctrines of Christianity such as the Trinity, the deity of...
No, people do not get a second chance after death in order to be saved. The Bible tells us in Heb. 9:27, “And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.” There is no place in Scripture that tells us about anyone receiving a second...
Being sincere is not the way to have your sins forgiven. If it were, then Jesus didn't need to die on the cross. But He did die, so being sincere isn't good enough. Besides, if someone appeals to their own sincerity as a worthy effort before God, then they are...
No, you do not have to speak in tongues in order to be saved. Unfortunately, there are groups, usually the Oneness Churches who teach that you must speak in tongues in order to be saved. Additionally, they maintain that speaking in tongues is a necessary sign of the...
CARM's position is that a Christian cannot lose his/her salvation. Let's take a look at scripture to see why. Jesus said in John 8:29, "And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him." John 6:39, "And this...
How does someone become saved? Jesus is the most important figure in all of human history. He is God in the flesh (John 1:1, 14; Col. 2:9), physically risen from the dead, Lord (Luke 24:34; John 2:19-21), and Savior (Acts 5:30-32). He came to die for sinners (Rom....
What is salvation? Salvation is being saved from the righteous judgment of God upon the sinner. A lot of people think that salvation means being saved from yourself or the devil. But that is not accurate. All who have sinned against God are under the judgment of...