Declaration of Person's Salvation
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QUESTION #5: "Please explain where Scripture supports the declaration of a person’s salvation upon first meeting him." (Video)
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Our Answer
The aforementioned question seems to be born out of slander and misrepresentation of our doctrine and practice. Generally speaking, the truth be told, the scripture does not support "the declaration of a person's salvation upon first meeting him".
Nevertheless, a person's salvation is discernable by men who are empowered by, filled with, and led by the Holy Ghost. The Lord Jesus said, "ye shall know them by their fruits" (Matt. 7). He did not say, "ye cannot know them". He said, "ye shall know them". By a reliance upon Holy Scripture (which provides a detailed and exhaustive account of fruits which will certainly be manifest in true believers), such judgments can be discerned. These are not the judgments of men but of God, founded and declared by The Book. "Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit" (Matt. 7:17-18).
Whatever report you have heard or read concerning our doctrine or practice concerning this matter (by person or internet forum), I adjure thee by God that you be diligent to seek out the testimony of all necessary witnesses (including ours). Without such diligence, all conclusions made or reports propagated are sins against God and man. All conclusions made or witnesses believed without biblical due process will be brought to light before the Judgment Seat of Christ. I beg and plead for justice, according to the scriptures. Biblical due process exemplifies face-to-face interrogations of all persons involved before a judgment is decided upon.
Nevertheless, a person's salvation is discernable by men who are empowered by, filled with, and led by the Holy Ghost. The Lord Jesus said, "ye shall know them by their fruits" (Matt. 7). He did not say, "ye cannot know them". He said, "ye shall know them". By a reliance upon Holy Scripture (which provides a detailed and exhaustive account of fruits which will certainly be manifest in true believers), such judgments can be discerned. These are not the judgments of men but of God, founded and declared by The Book. "Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit" (Matt. 7:17-18).
Whatever report you have heard or read concerning our doctrine or practice concerning this matter (by person or internet forum), I adjure thee by God that you be diligent to seek out the testimony of all necessary witnesses (including ours). Without such diligence, all conclusions made or reports propagated are sins against God and man. All conclusions made or witnesses believed without biblical due process will be brought to light before the Judgment Seat of Christ. I beg and plead for justice, according to the scriptures. Biblical due process exemplifies face-to-face interrogations of all persons involved before a judgment is decided upon.
Upon hearing this answer, some of you will gasp, so to speak, in shear unbelief. Some of you will accuse us of hiding behind slander. My reader, this is because you do not have a biblical or historical understanding of slander. I beg you that you would read and consider the testimony of scripture and men of God by following the link provided below.
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The Doctrine of Persecution - link
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