I thought Baptists followed scripture

[JesusFan]

How many churches have split over doctrinal differences over Limited or Unlimited Atonement, open or closed communion, female pastor's, etc.?


Just gather a random group of evangelical Christians together and ask 'which is it? Limited or Unlimited Atonement' and watch what happens.

At least we would know what true Gospel meant

 

[JesusFan]

Really? Which evangelicals? The Evangelical Lutheran Church down the street from me with the rainbow flag? Or, the American Baptist church doing the same? I bet I could name a number of evangelical churches you wouldn't step foot inside

I would step into any church that taught the real gospel

 

[atpollard]

But Catholicism teaches a works-based salvation.

To be fair, they teach EFFECTUAL "sacraments" vs SYMBOLIC "ordinances" (emphasizing the difference between Catholics and Baptists).

 

[Salty]

But Catholicism teaches a works-based salvation.

Nope

Okay, Walter - Please explain with Scripture how a person may obtain the way to Heaven?

 

[Walter]

Okay, Walter - Please explain with Scripture how a person may obtain the way to Heaven?

Respectfully, Salty, I have been on this board for years and have given my testimony and conversion experience countless times. I really don't see any point in doing so yet again.

I have said before that I place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on the Cross for salvation. That should satisfy any Baptist or evangelical on this board that I am Christian. I also believe the Catholic faith is the Apostolic faith.

Borrowed:

The Church understands that we are all sinners in need of a savior (Rom 5:12-21). We are inheritors of original sin and all its consequences, and by actual sin we distance ourselves from God. We can’t save ourselves, but we don’t need to: Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through Jesus alone (Acts 4:12), since he is the “one mediator between God and man” (1 Tm 2:5-6).
The saving grace won by Jesus is offered as a free gift to us, accessible through repentance, faith, and baptism. We turn away from our sins, we are sorry for them, and we believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel. Repentance shows our willingness to turn from things that keep us from God, and baptism renews us, filling us with the grace necessary to have faith and to live it. This belief is more than just “head knowledge.” Even the demons have that (Jas 2:19). It’s more than just believing you’re saved. Even the Pharisees had that (Jn 5:39). True, saving faith is one lived and exhibited daily: It is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6, cf. Jas 2:1-26).
Sometimes the Church is accused of teaching “salvation by works,” but this is an empty accusation. This idea has been consistently condemned by the Church. Good works are required by God because he requires obedience to his commands (Mt 6:1-21, 1 Cor 3:8, 13-15) and promises to reward us with eternal life if we obey (Mt 25:34-40, Rom 2:6-7, Gal 6:6-10, Jas 1:12). But even our obedience is impossible without God’s grace; even our good works are God’s gift (Rom 5:5, Phil 2:13). THIS IS THE REAL BIBLICAL PLAN OF SALVATION

 

[Salty]

Respectfully, Salty, I have been on this board for years and have given my testimony and conversion experience countless times. I really don't see any point in doing so yet again.

I have said before that I place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on the Cross for salvation. That should satisfy any Baptist or evangelical on this board that I am Christian. I also believe the Catholic faith is the Apostolic faith.

Keep in mind that we constantly have new members.
Just to clarify:
1) does a person have to be baptized to go to heaven?
2) are any of the other sacraments required to get to heaven?
3) Are any works required to get to heaven?
4) Will everyone go to purgatory?
5) Is it possible to loose your salvation
6) If someone does not go to Heaven - will they go to Hell (Lake of Fire)?