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The word of God is abundantly clear concerning the sole condition of salvation: faith in Christ.
Jesus was asked during His earthly ministry, “What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?” to which He responded, “This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” John 6:28-29
The question was put forth in much the same way in Acts chapter 16, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” and the answer was given, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”
This is the only acceptable and appropriate response consistent with the overwhelming testimony of scripture.
Unfortunately, many voices have muddied the waters by using unclear and unbiblical language when presenting the Gospel.
The lost sinner is often compelled or admonished to:
“Ask Jesus into their heart”
“Turn from all of their sins”
“Give their life to Christ”
Etc.
Further confusion arises when men are encouraged to call upon God without a clear understanding of sin, salvation and the Savior. Unfortunately, many who profess justification by faith alone will often assert that the sinner must also “ask Jesus to save them” or “pray to receive eternal life.”
This position is both illogical and unbiblical.
Below are some pertinent questions to consider, if prayer is indeed necessary for salvation:
• At what point in a prayer is man justified?
• Is there a scriptural exemption for those who cannot confess with their mouth?
• Are there any biblical examples wherein a lost sinner is led in prayer to receive salvation?
Romans chapter 10 is consistently cited by advocates of this false teaching. However, when context is taken into consideration, along with the logical, sequential order laid out by the Apostle Paul, it becomes evident that the confession or calling in this chapter is coming from a saved individual, not an unbeliever “asking Jesus to save them.”
First and foremost, notice the three distinctions drawn between believing and calling.
1.) Believing is done with the heart, Confession is done with the mouth.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9
2.) Believing results in righteousness, confession results in salvation or deliverance. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10
3.) Believing precedes or comes before calling.
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? Romans 10:14
To assert that man is not saved until he calls, knowing that believing precedes calling, is to assert that man is not saved the moment he believes. In reality, scriptural salvation is an instantaneous event conditioned upon a non-meritorious moment of faith. In other words, man is made righteous the moment he believes “with the heart,” whether a verbal confession of that faith follows or not.
Throughout the word of God, “calling upon the name of the Lord” is an activity indicative of the saved, not the unsaved. (Genesis 12:8, Psalm 18:3, Acts 7:59, 1 Corinthians 1:2).
To be clear, every believer should confess Christ publicly and call upon the name of the Lord. However, we must be careful not to confuse “what should I do now that I’m saved?” with “what must I do to be saved?”
The conversion of Cornelius and his household completely contradicts the notion that faith must be coupled with prayer in order to result in salvation.
Acts 10
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Notice, “While Peter yet spake these words,” the Holy Spirit fell on “them which heard the word.” Why? Because their hearing was mixed with faith. These men were saved while the preacher was still speaking!
Below is another Biblical example of salvation with absolutely no mention of confession, prayer or calling.
Mark 2
3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
In order to properly defend faith, we must properly define faith. Faith is an inward persuasion “with the heart” not an outward profession “with the mouth.”
Though it is perfectly reasonable for a person to express their faith through their words, it is not required. Those who conflate faith with prayer confuse and corrupt the simplicity which is in Christ. Man’s responsibility lies in receiving Christ through faith, not requesting Christ through prayer (John 1:12).
1 Corinthians 15 says,
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
The sinless Son of God, the Savior of the world, God manifest in the flesh paid your sins’ penalty with the shedding of His own blood. Today, He is offering you eternal life and the forgiveness of sins freely, if you’ll simply take Him at His word.
Ephesians 2 says,
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
If you’ve trusted in Jesus Christ, you can now confidently declare, “I’m saved and on my way to Heaven.” Take a moment to thank God for giving you eternal life!
