The Real Foundation of Protestantism: Rejection of Hell

[maryalene]

I do think that a great appeal of Protestantism is the assurance of going to heaven. From the Protestants that I know, I have no doubt that they believe in hell, but they know that they won’t be the ones in hell. And I think that is a great comfort to them. I don’t think Protestants reject the belief of hell in general as much as they reject the idea that they possibly could go to hell. Of course, I can understand how alluring it must be to think that you can say a sinner’s prayer and then be assured of your salvation. I think there is a lot of truth to the OP.

 

[allischalmers]

When its all said and done thats what Protestantism is about, rejecting the reality of hell because it was too scary to think about.

Sure they believe in hell on the surface because the Bible talks about it…but they dont really believe what hell is, that is a place of punishment. They cant fathom the concept that their actions will be judged by God at the end of their life, what if they dont make it?..such uncertainty is truly scary when one really thinks about it.

The Protestant answer was to sidestep this doubt by creating a false sense of security, most commonly called Faith Alone. They believe once they Believe in Jesus they are off the hook forever, they dont have to have the intention that they can now sin for free (that comes later), the point for them is that they have a guarantee of Heaven.

The Truth, which the Catholic Church has preserved, says Hell is real and sinners will be sent there including Christians who dont obey Christ during their life. There are no guarantees, no green cards, no golden tickets or anything similar, accepting this reality results in real faith and most especially hope and love.

If you don’t know what the H___ your talking about then you should not be talking about it.

forever Baptist
allischalmers

 

[Catholic_Dude]

If you don’t know what the H___ your talking about then you should not be talking about it.

forever Baptist
allischalmers

Its ironic that you tagged your post with “forever Baptist” considering they are a group I would fit with the OP and especially OSAS.

 

[Gottle_of_Geer]

Onece I hit that link it sent me to reformed.org, reformed protestants most certainly fit my point.

As I skimmed over that sermon I didnt see anything that disagreed with my point, infact when it came time to “apply” the sermon to his audience the first words out of his mouth “The use of this awful subject may be for awakening unconverted persons in this congregation.”
As I kept skimming I saw the same theme of nonChristians being the ones at risk. If Im wrong please correct me.

Telling the unconverted of their danger, is not tantamount to a refusal to rebuke Christians (whatever their state before God may be).​

Being occupied with doing A at time X =/= rejecting doing B at time Y.

One might as well complain of St. Paul’s Apostolic journeys on the ground that preaching on the Areopagus (Acts 17) is not the same as rebuking Christians of bad life. There is a place for both - it’s not right to cancel either by the other. The unconverted can be found even in Church congregations - but God greatly desires their repentance, so that they may turn from all the unfruitful works of darkness, and live by faith in His Son, Who is the only Hope of all mankind (there is a superb sermon on “Christ the Desire of all nations” by John Flavel). ##

 

[GerardPaul]

I had a Calvary Chaple member tell me that when a Christian(born again believer)sins it does not cause him to lose his salvation(send him to Hell),it is only by rejection of your salvation(Gods gift of salvation in Christ)that causes it. Calvary members also believe in pre-tribulation Rapture. I think the two errors go together because it’s based on false hope and human desire to avoid all types suffering.

Jeffrey

 

[Milliardo]

I had a Calvary Chaple member tell me that when a Christian(born again believer)sins it does not cause him to lose his salvation(send him to Hell),it is only by rejection of your salvation(Gods gift of salvation in Christ)that causes it.

This is the very same argument raised by bibleapologist (see the link above for the discussion). It seems that some are trying to redefine sin, so much so that it is now now a rejection of Christ and the salvation He brings us.