Re: [TruthTalk] Arafat is Dying

[LaurHamm]

In a message dated 10/28/2004 1:16:50 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jesus died for all who would simply call on his name and ask for salvation.  Romans 10:9     It has nothing to do with God's mercy -  the opportunity to be saved is all about grace which none of us deserve.  If Arafat dies without having confessed with his mouth the Lord Jesus and believing in his heart that God raised Christ from the dead, he is a lost man.  Very simple.  Our part is to facilitate that opportunity.  Laura ================================================== Dear Sister.  You can't cling to one verse and ignore the others.  Look at the big picture please.  Grace is extended because of faith that results in repentance and obedience.  Otherwise Jesus would not have rebuked those outside His will when He said " Why do you call me Lord when you won't do what I tell you"?  There is more to it than saying "Give me the free fire insurance." I agree with your last sentence wholeheartedly. Blessings, Terry My main point is that believing and calling on his name are the requirements -  works are not required BUT they should naturally follow.  Laura