Supposedly, an omnipotent god would already know the nature of his creation's heart and minds. If a person acknowledged Jesus's sacrifice without ever asking for him to be their savior, would salvation still apply to them?
2007-04-22 13:07:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First if a person acknowledges the sacrifice that Jesus made then I couldn't understand how they could not accept him as savior, because when you use the word acknowledged means, "accepted, approved, accredited, confirmed, declared, confessed, avowed". So in the context that your speaking a person would be saved because they have all ready accepted. Now some someone might come along and say that acknowledged in the definition also means approved or accredited exc. This however would not be the proper words to define it because the way that you worded the question then approved would mean, well that's really nice for Jesus to die on the cross I approve of him doing so. This would not work in the context of the question. Hope I answered clearly enough for you.
2007-04-22 13:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sinner's prayer is a prayer a person prays to God when they understand that they are a sinner and in need of a Savior. Saying a sinner's prayer will not accomplish anything on its own. A sinner's prayer is only effective if it genuinely represents what a person knows, understands, and believes about their sinfulness and need for salvation.
Saying the sinner's prayer is simply a way of declaring to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ as your Savior. There are no "magical" words that result in salvation. It is only faith in Jesus' death and resurrection that can save us.
2007-04-22 23:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since most Christians say "the only way to be saved is through the acceptance of Christ as Savior" then, no, salvation would not apply in accordance with their beliefs. I hope I answered your question in compliance with your 360 comments.
2007-04-22 20:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by zp055att 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To verbally speak is an act of the free will. We think all sorts of thoughts, but to speak it is like putting it in writing.
Romans 10
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach):
that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
2007-04-22 20:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Sinner's Prayer" is not needed for salvation.
Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God:
+ In praise of his glory
+ In petition for some desired good
+ In thanksgiving for a good received
+ In intercession for others before God
Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church.
"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)
"Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." (St. John Damascene)
But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the depths" of a humble and contrite heart? (Psalm 130:1)
He who humbles himself will be exalted; humility is the foundation of prayer. Only when we humbly acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought," are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer. "Man is a beggar before God."
With love in Christ.
2007-04-23 00:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are to confess with our tongue. To give the prayer. Even satan knows that Jesus came to do what he did and why. His knowing this does not permit him the grace that is ready for the one who accepts the gift verbally Jesus gave. It does not have to be vocal words but It does have to be mental prayer to Jesus to come in to the heart and forgive them.
2007-04-22 20:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean Manasseh's prayer? I don't believed he ever prayed that - he was an atheist. Someone probably penned that prayer in for him because I think that Manasseh never accepted the God that man told him there was. He don't exist.
2007-04-22 20:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love God, love neighbor....so, yes, I think "salvation" still applies, but that's just me. I think of God as unconditional love....I don't interpret this in the strictest, literal sense.
Peace, Love, and Blessings
Greenwood
2007-04-22 20:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by Greenwood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its for the confession of sins and a public affirmation. But its not very Biblical. I like John 3:5 myself...you must be born again. If you are, all other things like repentance and public affirmation will be like 2nd nature.
2007-04-22 20:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Lord Jesus, I know that I have sinned against you. I know that I am not perfect and that I cannot please you through my own efforts. I know that I deserve to be judged according to my sins. And, I know that I have nothing to offer you.
Lord Jesus, I ask you to forgive me of my sins. Please cleanse me and make me right before you. I trust in what you have done on the cross. I do not rely on myself but only on you and I receive you as Lord of my life and as savior of my soul. Lord Jesus, save me. I look to you alone. Amen
2007-04-22 20:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋