In my last post, I included a video that highlighted a major problem with modern Christianity. In the video, a woman instructed children to “make a decision” to become a Christian and then led them through a prayer so that Jesus would be their best friend. This is called “decisional regeneration” and is very popular… and very dangerous.
If a person decides that they want to become a Christian, most pastors will lead that person in a short prayer and then will pronouce them saved. I have heard pastors say things like, “everyone that asks Jesus into their heart will be saved”, but there-in lies the problem. Salvation is not yours to bestow on yourself. The Bible clearly states that salvation belongs to God alone. I think the problem is that WE like to be in control. When the decision is OURS to make, why do we need to have faith in God?
When someone repents and puts their life in Jesus’ hands, trusting that what God promised, He is able to do– THAT is faith. Remember that Jesus said that many would call Him Lord, Lord, but He will cast them into Hell on the day of judgement. I believe that too many are trusting in the decsion they made instead of looking at their lives to see if they are bearing godly fruit.
The video embeded below is kinda long, 9 mins, but watch the first couple of minutes and see why simply making a decision to become a Christian does not save you.
No man comes to Jesus unless the Father draws him. (John 6:44)
–Danny
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