I heard a great sermon on youtube today by pastor Paul Washer. This man straight brings it and tells it how it is. He gets in depth about how so many Christians in America think there saved because they said a prayer one time when they were some where between the ages of 8 and 15. From my experience this statement is very true, we did a study on this in our Bible study class and asked random people two questions. 1. Are you saved? 2. How do you know? The most common answer was Yes and the most common answer was because I said a prayer. My response to all this is thats great, you have successfully completed the first step. I don't think you can say a prayer and go back to the world and a worldly lifestyle. The scripture says if you have salvation then you have the Holy Spirit. If you have the Holy Spirit it is impossible walk in sin. This thought process is like getting married and then doing what ever you want with no concern for your husband or wife. You can't start a relationship and then act like nothing ever happened. God is a forgiving God but he also states in the scripture that he is a jealous God. I find it hard to believe that all these individuals that are walking in sin and with satin will go to Heaven. This is also a big problem in our churches and with church leaders because this is what they teach. Say and prayer and your going to heaven. My friends Matthew 7:13 says Enter by the narrow gat. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those that enter it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. This scripture does not support the notion that I said a prayer one time years ago and I'm going to heaven. Statistically speaking around 65% of America claims to be christians, take a look around, somebody's lying. The hour glass of life is slowly running out and the rapture could happen at any moment. If you are not saved, or have ever questioned your salvation, or you feel like your reading your autobiography, I challenge you to repent and get right with God. I have been on both sides and the grass is greener. If you have any questions, need advice, or want somebody to talk to faith about don't hesitate to ask. Quit proclaiming I know God, over half of our nation claim they know God. Ask yourself if He knows you, according to Matthew God knows few.
