I know there's quote in the New Testament somewhere about how everyone is equally capable of being a Christian, anyone, be they slaves or masters, can seek salvation...I just can't remember where it is in the NT. Does anyone know what quote I'm talking about or a quote that expresses the same idea, that everyone can be a Christian?
2007-03-01 05:56:22 · 8 answers · asked by mcgilllilnancy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow! Thank you all for the swift and helpful responses!
2007-03-01 06:10:49 · update #1
Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Colosians 3:11
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
2007-03-01 06:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You misquoted or misunderstood the message. God's message is not about being a Christian, as most people would have you believe. It is about entering the kingdom of God. I don't know the exact reference but I do know the verse. It says something like Who then is fit to enter the kingdom of God? Would my Father who is in heaven turn away a master? Surely then, he would also not turn also away the master's slave. (Of course there are many different translations of this verse.)
If by Christian, you mean "One who Seeks the path to the kingdom of God", which by the way is "at hand", meaning "at present." Then I think you understand this verse.
I believe God spoke of the Kingdom of God as being a place we find in our hearts on a daily basis. Of course some officials in the church will still to this day consider this heresy. But This is what they considered heresy in the Gnostic gospels when Christ spoke of the mysterious realm. He considered the external and the internal value of all things equal. This concept has often been dismissed by the church, and no wonder. They have a monopoly on the idea that Christ is an external figure head. Though some Christians are willing to accept Christ in their hearts, I fear that many are unwilling to understand that he was there to begin with; they were just denying it to themselves. But that is only my opinion.
The message is that God does not look for status when accepting people into his kingdom. God looks at the matters of the heart.
2007-03-01 06:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by The Lonely Skywolf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know what you are saying, but I do not believe that there is a verse that means that everyone is capable of being saved.
The reason for my statement is that God says time and time again that he does not want everybody. Jesus spoke in parables in order that they do not understand.
Many are called, but few are chosen. None come save the Father draw him nigh. Paul wrote about certain people who would never understand. Are they capable of understanding? I don't think so. Because a measure of faith is given to every man. Some get that saving faith, and some do not.
EDIT: The scriptures that are used above are those written to believers. That is; those that believe already. Not to everyone. If yoou have any more questions, you can e-mail me. Thanks.
2007-03-01 06:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The above answers are good. There is also this... (note: Greek really denotes "Gentile" in the context. So it means any race, whether Jew or non-Jew)
Romans 10:11-13
For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”
Salvation is available to all.
2007-03-01 06:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acts 4:12? That speaks of salvation.....
I'll take a look and be right back.....
Galatians 3:28 (New King James Version)
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
2007-03-01 06:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen as the brothers above quoted the book of life our beautiful truthful bible... one of the church's honorable saints once said that the believer does not follow the Christian doctrine because it is sweet but because it is true... I find our believes excelling in both!
2007-03-01 06:07:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cheers For All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Galatians 3:27,28,29 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
2007-03-01 06:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Is this the verse your asking?
2007-03-01 06:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋