I was driving to work today and there was a sign outside a local Baptist church...The sign read as follows...It is who you know that will get you in Heaven" I am not a religious fanatic but it really bothered me. I am Catholic and was wondering if this was something that the Baptist truly believe?
2006-10-24 08:34:07 · 19 answers · asked by bbmk333 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are referring to Jesus Christ and your relationship with him.
2006-10-24 08:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by 2ndchhapteracts 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The sign meant that it is knowing Jesus as personal Lord and savior that gets you to heaven.
The concept of salvation by faith as opposed to the Catholic teaching of salvation through good works.
That's a bad sign because of it's lack of clarity, but on the other hand it got you asking questions didn't it?
2006-10-24 08:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptist and Catholic are the same bible concerning Christ and his followers. Both of them are telling the followers will be in heaven follower his steps.
2006-10-24 08:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by johnkamfailee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you only get in if you know Jesus are born again. the babtist doctrin is that you need to be babtised as an adult when you are old enough to chjose other wise they are the same as most churches following the bible and Jesus' teach read John 3 you may get the message. the only way to heaven is through Jesus
2006-10-24 08:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior that gets you to heaven. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6). That's what the sign is referring to.
Many Catholics know Jesus too! :-)
2006-10-24 08:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by mediocritis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were probably referring to Jesus. We need to know Jesus because he will get us into heaven. About Jesus, the bible says in Acts 4:12
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
2006-10-24 08:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Light 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a figurative speech, my friend. If you know who you worship, if you know Him by heart and try to follow His commands out of gratitude, then you can claim with confidence that you are going with Him to heaven...
2006-10-24 08:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They definetly mean "Jesus" by "who you know." But it seems like one of those "clever" sayings that I wish all churches would stop using.
Give God what's right--, not what's left!
It's hard to stumble when you're on your knees.
2006-10-24 08:41:49 · answer #8 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite sign so far was one that read, "God has His Eye on the Queer Guy." I thought it was pretty cool to find out what God watches on television. I wanted to stop and ask them how they know.
2006-10-24 08:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming this is referring to knowing Jesus...it is the belief of Catholics too!
It is also my belief...for Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life..."
2006-10-24 08:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No that is not it.
Baptists share many beliefs in common with other Christians including belief in one God, the human and divine nature of Jesus Christ, and the significance of his crucifixion and resurrection for salvation. With other Christian churches, they know that hope for the individual, the nation, and the world is found in Jesus Christ and in a personal relationship with Him.
Baptists emerged historically out of a desire to follow New Testament teaching as they understood it. The following beliefs have come to be known as Baptist Distinctives:
The Lordship of Jesus Christ. Baptists believe that Jesus is Lord of both the church and the individual. We believe that it is only through Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death, burial and resurrection that a person can know salvation or eternal life with God in heaven - there aren’t many paths to God, only one. But belief in God means that what a Christian says is also evident in his/her action- every area in the believer’s life and the life of the church is to be subject to the Lord. God is the supreme authority.
The Authority of the Scriptures. Baptists believe the scriptures are inspired by God. They are the only perfect, supreme, infallible and sufficient standard of faith and practice.
The Priesthood of the Believer. Baptists hold that ALL believers share as equals in the church, and, in turn, have a priestly role toward each other. Every member is called to be a minister. Differences in education, wealth, gender and so on do not disqualify a person from service or from serving God through ministry to others.
Inherent in the worth of each person is also the ability of the soul to have direct access to God through Jesus Christ. Baptists believe that no group has the right to force others to believe or worship as it does. God has given all people freedom of choice and as such Baptists have championed the cause of religious liberty.
Regenerate Church Membership. To become a Christian requires a personal acknowledgement of Jesus Christ as both Saviour and Lord. You cannot say Christ has saved you from judgment unless you also allow him to control your life as Lord. This act of faith and believer’s baptism must precede membership in the local church.
Baptism. Baptists practice believer’s baptism by immersion. It is one of the first significant acts through which the believer proclaims personal faith in Christ and is initiated into church life and ministry.
Local Church Autonomy. Baptists believe government in a local church is controlled by the principles of the priesthood of believers, the Lordship of Christ, the authority of the Scriptures, and the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, present in the lives of congregational members, leads them corporately to discover and obey his mind and will. As a result, it is important that each church verify each potential members statement of faith to make sure that their claim is valid. Each church is competent under Christ to look after its own affairs and has freedom from coercion by other bodies. From their beginning, however, Baptists have consistently recognized the importance of cooperation with churches of “like faith and order.”?
The Separation of Church and State. Baptists have championed the right to freedom in spiritual matters under the lordship of Jesus Christ. They believe there must exist a separation between the church and civil governments. There should not be a church-controlled state, nor a state-controlled church. God has given legitimate roles to both, but neither is to encroach upon the rights or obligations of the other. They are, however, under obligation to recognize and reinforce each other as each seeks to fulfil its divine function.
2006-10-24 08:36:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋