M
MarcoPolo
Guest
If a someone came up to you and said, “I heard you accepted Christ as your savior. What does that mean?” How do you answer?
- Status
T
tGette
Guest
That is what I would ask them!
What does that mean?
R
ralphinal
Guest
IF they add the word “personal” in there, I say that even I am not so arrogant as to claim Jesus died only for me.
That gets them every time.
I’ve been known to say “Is there an option not to?”
“Every time I am at mass.”
“Why, is there an alternative?”
That gets them every time.
I’ve been known to say “Is there an option not to?”
“Every time I am at mass.”
“Why, is there an alternative?”
C
CSJ
Guest
Most likely, the question would come from an Evangelical or Fundamental Protestant. To them it basically stems from the one act of faith in believing that Jesus died for your sins and praying the sinner’s prayer. The sinner’s prayer is basically a prayer admitting that you’re a sinner in need of forgiveness and redemption and asking Jesus to “come into your heart” and forgive you of all your sin. It’s often referred to as the “four step plan of salvation”.
How do you answer? With a resounding “YES”. Not only do you receive the Spirit and Divinity of Christ, you also have the added privilege of tangibly receiving Christ’s body onto your tongue at every Mass. As Catholics, we have the opportunity to receive Christ in His Fullness! How beautiful is that!
How do you answer? With a resounding “YES”. Not only do you receive the Spirit and Divinity of Christ, you also have the added privilege of tangibly receiving Christ’s body onto your tongue at every Mass. As Catholics, we have the opportunity to receive Christ in His Fullness! How beautiful is that!
C
churchcamefirst
Guest
**When someone tells me they are “Born Again”, I tell them I did it right the first time…
**
**
P
Pokedaughter
Guest
To “accept” Christ is the same as acknowledging him and then also receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life…
John 1:12 states: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God…”
Acts 16:31 And they(Paul and Timothy) said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9-11 states:
“9that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11*For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
That is where I think the terminology “Accepting Jesus as my personal Savior” comes from. It is a moment in your heart and mind where you have a conversion experience similar Paul’s: It was personal and changed him forever.
The word “personal” just means that you have a personal relationship with Him and that He is Lord of your life as well as Savior of your soul. Having a personal relationship with Jesus is free to all. (Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation **to every one **who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.)
Making Jesus Lord just means you give him the reigns, you relinquish control, and let God through Christ take over every aspect of your life and heart.
I hope that helps.
Blessings.
John 1:12 states: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God…”
Acts 16:31 And they(Paul and Timothy) said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9-11 states:
“9that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11*For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
That is where I think the terminology “Accepting Jesus as my personal Savior” comes from. It is a moment in your heart and mind where you have a conversion experience similar Paul’s: It was personal and changed him forever.
The word “personal” just means that you have a personal relationship with Him and that He is Lord of your life as well as Savior of your soul. Having a personal relationship with Jesus is free to all. (Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation **to every one **who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.)
Making Jesus Lord just means you give him the reigns, you relinquish control, and let God through Christ take over every aspect of your life and heart.
I hope that helps.
Blessings.
M
Mannyfit75
Guest
In Catholic Church, we Catholics have a much deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We received His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. We eat his flesh and drink his blood.
E
elvisman
Guest
Hi, Pokedaughter - thanks for your post!To “accept” Christ is the same as acknowledging him and then also receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life…
John 1:12 states: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God…”
Acts 16:31 And they(Paul and Timothy) said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9-11 states:
“9that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11*For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
That is where I think the terminology “Accepting Jesus as my personal Savior” comes from. It is a moment in your heart and mind where you have a conversion experience similar Paul’s: It was personal and changed him forever.
The word “personal” just means that you have a personal relationship with Him and that He is Lord of your life as well as Savior of your soul. Having a personal relationship with Jesus is free to all. (Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation **to every one **who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.)
Making Jesus Lord just means you give him the reigns, you relinquish control, and let God through Christ take over every aspect of your life and heart.
I hope that helps.
Blessings.
**So, you would say that this would mean not only “believing” in Jesus but the obedience to that faith as stated in Romans 1:5 and 16:26, right? **Because merely believing that he is God and that he was raised from the dead is also believed by the devil and his demons.
T
tGette
Guest
I like that! I am pretty fond of the word relinquish!Making Jesus Lord just means you give him the reigns, you relinquish control, and let God through Christ take over every aspect of your life and heart.
I hope that helps.
Blessings.
Is Jesus the Lord of EVERYTHING in our lives?
This is what we must always be asking ourselves!
In actually answering the original post:
I would respond by saying that I have given my entire life over to Christ.
He is my savior and I have died to myself and to this world so that He may save me from falling back into the temptations of this world.
He saves me everyday by leading me by His Holy Spirit!
He saves me from living a life contrary to His Will!
He saves me from thinking there is any other way to live.
He saves me from putting my time into anything evil so I can devote my life to building up His Kingdom by being an instrument of His Peace.
He has saved me to do good works in continuing His Kingdom on Earth.
Because it is by my cooperating in His Grace that salvation is ever possible for anyone else.
He saves me from not proclaiming the Gospel.
He saves me from devoting my time to anything else so that I might bring His saving power to someone else.
He saves me from being a bad Christian so that I am not ineffective at bringing His Peace and Salvation into someone’s life!
He saves me so that I am able to good works!
(Did I say that yet?
)I am trying to think of something more succinct to say
He saves me from myself!!!
M
MarcoPolo
Guest
FYI, my idea for this thread came when I was listening to an ESPN podcast (yes, begrudgingly, they are one of the few sources with decent topical sports podcasts) and they were interviewing Giants wide receiver David Tyree (of Superbowl fame catching the ball against his helmet). Apparently, Tyree was involved in drugs and at some point recently he said he “accepted Christ as [his] savior.” I wondered what he meant by saying that.
I know what it means if I were to say it, but I wanted to know how non-Catholics meant it.
I wonder if Tyree believes he has relinquished himself and given complete control to God. More power to the one that can do this totally!!!
I know what it means if I were to say it, but I wanted to know how non-Catholics meant it.
I wonder if Tyree believes he has relinquished himself and given complete control to God. More power to the one that can do this totally!!!
T
tGette
Guest
Right on!
My bad…I am Catholic…sorry for answering!
LOL!
I am with you…that quote/phrase/etc. it perplexes me as well.
Is it something that sums up a major change in one’s life?
As it is all unique for us.
Is it like a person saying…“I am a doctor”
Even though…that simple phrase involves a lot of detail.
Obviously…it will be different for every Protestant…because they seem to believe it to mean something different amongst each other also.
I will shut up now!
B
bpcatholic
Guest
Thanks be to God!!! :extrahappy:
B
bpbasilphx
Guest
This is one of the many pop-evangelical buzzwords that’s a tradition and precept of men, but is used so much they think it’s the Word of God.
Another good one is “personal savior”; you won’t find this formula ANYWHERE in the Bible.
Another good one is “personal savior”; you won’t find this formula ANYWHERE in the Bible.
B
BlestOne
Guest
For many Protestants (notice not all), “being saved” or accepting Jesus Christ as their “personal Savior” stems from a dramatic one time event where they literally either answer an altar call or give their testimony, or have a faith changing experience. The Catholic version of Accepting Christ is a slow sure course over a lifetime… starting at Baptism and ending at death… pretty boring but can be likened to the tortoise and the hare story in a sense…
Please don’t take this as a criticism, it is just a way of describing the difference between the Catholic view and the views of some Protestants.
Please don’t take this as a criticism, it is just a way of describing the difference between the Catholic view and the views of some Protestants.
R
reen12
Guest
The most peaceful, joyful Christians - that I’ve had the pleasure to encounter,
were born-again Evangelicals.
They radiate the attitude of the first Christians.
To them, Jesus of Nazareth really is ‘good news,’ and they are hopping planes,
zooming around the globe, telling people just that.
“I bring good news.” It’s irresistable. “What good news?” http://bestsmileys.com/nono/9.gif
Evangelical churches are growing by leaps and bounds,
as it’s members nod pleasantly - to the mainline churches - and then it’s
heading for the airport - off to Central America!..
perhaps explains this phenomenon.
While others are in the bogs and fens of 'doctrinal dispute" -
off go the evangelicals! to share the treasure of their hearts - Jesus.
“I have accepted Jesus as my personal savior.He has done the work of our salvation.
He is my justification before his father. He is my righteousness. In Him I am safe and saved.”
“To Him be glory everlasting.”
reen12
were born-again Evangelicals.
They radiate the attitude of the first Christians.
To them, Jesus of Nazareth really is ‘good news,’ and they are hopping planes,
zooming around the globe, telling people just that.
“I bring good news.” It’s irresistable. “What good news?” http://bestsmileys.com/nono/9.gif
Evangelical churches are growing by leaps and bounds,
as it’s members nod pleasantly - to the mainline churches - and then it’s
heading for the airport - off to Central America!..
perhaps explains this phenomenon.
While others are in the bogs and fens of 'doctrinal dispute" -
off go the evangelicals! to share the treasure of their hearts - Jesus.
“I have accepted Jesus as my personal savior.He has done the work of our salvation.
He is my justification before his father. He is my righteousness. In Him I am safe and saved.”
“To Him be glory everlasting.”
reen12
T
tGette
Guest
I likey!
If I had money to put gas in my car…wait…if my car did not have to be taken to the scrap yard and I could afford a plane ticket…I would love to do that. Though it may get dangerous in some countries…good news is worth it!
I just do not think God calls everyone to make such a dramatic move.
May God bless those who evangelize in this way…regardless of denomination!
B
bpbasilphx
Guest
Evangelical churches are growing by leaps and bounds,
as it’s members nod pleasantly - to the mainline churches - and then it’s
heading for the airport - off to Central America!..
perhaps explains this phenomenon.*
**Fast growing means nothing in the long run.
To drag strangers into the conversation, Jesus told a parable about seed that grew fast, but soon withered away because it didn’t have strong roots.
In my life in pop-evangelicalism, I’ve seen that happen way too often.**
as it’s members nod pleasantly - to the mainline churches - and then it’s
heading for the airport - off to Central America!..
perhaps explains this phenomenon.*
**Fast growing means nothing in the long run.
To drag strangers into the conversation, Jesus told a parable about seed that grew fast, but soon withered away because it didn’t have strong roots.
In my life in pop-evangelicalism, I’ve seen that happen way too often.**
T
tGette
Guest
R
reen12
Guest
Members of mainline churches - awash in “He said…No He didn’t,”
“We’ve got the fulness of faith,” “Yes our Marian dogmas make sense,”
“Of course an indulgence from the Treasury of Merit is to be taken seriously,”
“Yes, our clergy are mediators,” “We’ve got the infallible truth”…
stops not those hearts - boarding those planes, bringing a heart
in love with Jesus. Let others debate and define and discuss.
They have no need of mystical tradition - or any other ‘tradition.’
“Who do you say that I am?”
“I have accepted Jesus as my personal savior. He has done the work of our salvation.
He is my justification before his father. He is my righteousness. In Him I am safe and saved.”
“To Him be glory everlasting.”
reen12
“We’ve got the fulness of faith,” “Yes our Marian dogmas make sense,”
“Of course an indulgence from the Treasury of Merit is to be taken seriously,”
“Yes, our clergy are mediators,” “We’ve got the infallible truth”…
stops not those hearts - boarding those planes, bringing a heart
in love with Jesus. Let others debate and define and discuss.
They have no need of mystical tradition - or any other ‘tradition.’
“Who do you say that I am?”
“I have accepted Jesus as my personal savior. He has done the work of our salvation.
He is my justification before his father. He is my righteousness. In Him I am safe and saved.”
“To Him be glory everlasting.”
reen12
- Status