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Answer with a resounding, "Yes!" Tell them that it is through Baptism that you were saved, just as the Bible says in 1 Ptr 3:20-21 and that it is through Baptism, water and the Spirit, that you are "born again," just as the Bible says in John 3:5.

You see, many Protestants believe that they are saved by making one single act of faith at one single point in time in their lives. Nowhere does Scripture say such a thing. As Catholics, however, we believe that salvation is a process which begins with our Baptism and continues throughout our lifetimes, just as the Bible teaches us.

There are so many places in Scripture, which talk about how one is "saved", but not one of them says we are saved by one act of faith at just one point in time. As I just mentioned, 1 Ptr 3:20 says we are saved by baptism. In Hebrews 12:14 it says that we will not see the Lord unless we are holy, and that we have to strive for this holiness. In Matthew 6:14-15, it says we must forgive others to be forgiven

2007-10-22 13:03:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Amen. Nothing I can add to that!!

2007-10-22 13:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

"What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII) Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians. Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works. There are many minor doctrine issues and some major cultural traditional differences which, I believe, do not matter that much. A Catholic worships and follows Christ in the tradition of Catholicism which, among other things, recognizes that Christ made Peter the leader of His new Church and Pope Benedict XVI is Peter's direct successor. Catholics are spiritually born again, we usually just do not use those words. With love in Christ.

2016-05-24 21:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by latrice 3 · 0 0

I was born again just the way Christ described - through water and the spirit, in the holy sacrament of baptism. No, I am not yet saved, but I am on the road to salvation, and with God's grace will remain there until I am saved. The Bible tells us "he who endures to the end, he SHALL be saved".

2007-10-22 13:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0 0

I agree.

Catholics are spiritually born again (and again and again) through:
+ Belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior
+ Living the Gospel to the best of our ability
+ Daily rededicating ourselves to Jesus Christ
+ Receiving new life in Baptism
+ The forgiveness of sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation
+ The infusion of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands in Confirmation
+ Taking the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ into our bodies through the Eucharist (Holy Communion)
+ Even during the penitential season of Lent

These are a few ways that Catholics are spiritually born again. We usually just don't use those words.

With love in Christ.

2007-10-22 17:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0 0

What did Jesus tell that man that was crucified at His side? Did He say I'm sorry but you have to be baptized first? No He said truly today you will be with me in Paradise. Baptism is an act of obedience & not needed for salvation. If you believe in your heart & confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord you will be saved, for with your heart you believe unto rightiousness & with your mouth you confess unto salvation. Amen!!!!!

2007-10-22 13:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by GREGORIOUSITY 5 · 1 0

Actually, salvation has nothing to do with what church you attend. I was saved and 'born again' as a Catholic, but not until I was introduced to the Charismatic Movement within the Church.

You need a relationship, not a religion.

2007-10-22 13:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

Normally I complain about sermons but given the number of Protestants who keep annoying ... er ... asking other Christians if they've been "born again" I'll overlook this since I happen to agree the answer is YES.

Some of us have Confirmation and First Mass/ Communion instead of adult baptism or being "born again"!

2007-10-22 13:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by J V 6 · 0 2

John 3 16.
Its so common,but sweet to me. I love it. Its what "got me into" the bible when I was about 6 years old.
Tell others that you hold those verses as a foundation for your beliefs,and perhaps they will let you rest.

2007-10-22 13:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 0 1

Wow, just had this conversation during a bike ride with buddies yestersday. Some of them are atheist, some agnostic. Without citing scripture, I gave a summory of your " question.
But, something tells me your question was more of way of witnessing than a question.
Good for you.

2007-10-22 13:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by shuttster2000 2 · 1 1

How can someone seriously answer your questions/comments when you don't even get it right with the first sentence? Come on! Know what you are speaking about before you try and convince others of it!

2007-10-22 13:06:43 · answer #10 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 3 0

I usually say, "I accept that I am a sinner, I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life, and I confess that He is my one and only Savior."

This answers the question according to their vernacular but is completely truthful without committing the sin of presumption.

2007-10-23 10:37:16 · answer #11 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0 0

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