Fear and Trembling?

The Bible says very plainly that trusting in God through Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to heaven. Being good enough is not remotely on the table. Surrender, faith in Him and following closely, that is the ONLY path.

Half-hearted following is not doable either. Just going to church won't set you apart. There must be a connection, a commitment to follow. That is what being a Christian means biblically.

Acts 11:26

[26] and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So, for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.

The DISCIPLES were called Christians.

disciple

noun

uk /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ us /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

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[ C ] a person who believes in the ideas and principles of someone famous and tries to live the way that person does or did

It doesn't say anything about following, even religiously, the teachings of Pastor Famous.

It says what it says. I didn't make it up. I just read it. I just studied it...all of it.

Though I know God is the one who chooses who believes or not, I am amazed at how many He has who think they are all good but are clueless to the truth of what He has written! Those who have not been given faith, but think they have.

Faith is shown by what you do.

If there is no pursuit for a connection to Jesus Christ, a real connection, then is there faith at all?

Pastor Famous isn't going to save you. He didn't die on the cross for you. You sending him money means nothing. Well, except to him...

Philippians 2:12b

-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,

Fear and trembling? That sounds like we should take it seriously.

So, why don't I see it?

Matthew 7:14

[14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Oh, yeah.