Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
For example, will you be saved if you accept Jesus as your Savior because you are afraid of going to Hell and not because you love Jesus? Is accepting Him out of love better than accepting him because of testimony and evidence?
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Asked January 30 2015
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Gary Creel
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Vincent Mercado
I can't find "accepting Christ as Savior" anywhere in the Bible. Man-made tradition, maybe?
carol visser
The grace of God is sufficient. It is impossible to come to him unless the holy spirit draws you. I am more encouraged by the relationship one has as life with God unfolds. I personally believe we are such unique persons but it's his grace that draws us. His grace will lead me home as well.
Jennifer Rothnie
Accept:
verb (used with object)
1. To take or receive something offered (I Cor 11:23-26, John 20:21-23, Acts 8:15, Luke 11:9-10)
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
2. To agree or consent to; accede to (such as 'I accept the New Covenant in Christ's blood', or 'Lord, I do believe').
3. To respond or answer affirmatively to (Matt 22:1-14)
4. To undertake the responsibilities, duties, honors, etc. of: (Rom 12:1, Josh 24:15, II Cor 5:11-21, I Cor 15:58, I Pet 2:9)
5. To receive or admit formally, as to a college or club (Rom 6:3-5, Rom 8:15-17, Gal 3:26-29, John 1:11-13, Acts 11:19-26)
6. To accommodate or reconcile oneself to (Rom 5:9-11, II Cor 5:16-21)
"... We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God..." II Cor 5:20
7. To regard as true or sound, believe (John 3:16-18, Phil 1:29, John 1:7, I Pet 1:3-12)
verb (used without object)
To accept an invitation, gift, position, etc. (See above, plus John 4:10, Rom 6:23, etc)