There are two types of churches: 1. Calvinist

There are two types of churches:
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1. Calvinists.
In Japan, there are many groups that believe in Calvinist theology.
✳️They assert that salvation is guaranteed.

2. Wesleyans.
Our church belongs to this group.
We believe that if you leave Jesus and the church after believing in Jesus and being baptized, you will lose your salvation.
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"Many are invited, but few are chosen."
...This is a warning to us, those who have been baptized in church, those who gather for worship.
...Just because you attend church services does not mean that you have been invited to the feast of the Kingdom of God and are saved.
...You need ceremonial attire.
...It is not something that can be bought with money, nor is it something that can be earned by accumulating good deeds.
...It refers to those whose sins have been forgiven and who have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus on the cross.

…Salvation and purity are linked.

A characteristic of those who are saved is humility, purity, and repentance!

…Even if you believe in Jesus and are baptized, if your state of mind doesn't change before and after believing,
I think it would be good to learn more about Jesus' salvation.

…Hebrews 12:14

“Be in harmony with all people and strive to be pure, for unless you are pure, no one can see the Lord!”

…Let's aim to be Christians who fight against sin!

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.