More Things Jesus Christ Did Not Say...

by Van Robison

Here are some more common beliefs among professing "Christians" that Jesus Christ never stated in any of His teachings:
  1. You will be raptured.
  2. The wages of sin is ever-burning torture in hell fire.
  3. Sowing seed money will make you prosperous.
  4. The Bible was inspired in English.
  5. Professional clergy are your rulers.
  6. Going to church will save you.
  7. The Holy Spirit dwells in church buildings and cathedrals.
  8. Pray in public so that men may see how righteous you are.
  9. Announce to the public your charitable deeds.
  10. Blessed are the Christians who fight in war for "freedom".
  11. The Pope sits on the throne of church power.
  12. Pastors are exalted to serve Jesus Christ.
  13. Preachers must have seminary training and credentials.
  14. Take up money collections for preaching the Gospel.
  15. Confess your sins to the Catholic priests.
  16. Become a Mormon.
  17. Be a member of the Jehovah Witnesses church organization.
  18. Denominational churchianity represents Jesus Christ.
  19. Institutional churches are the "way" to salvation.
  20. Follow celebrity preachers, and attend their crusades.
  21. Sunday morning services are mandatory for salvation.
  22. Going to church on Saturday is essential to keep from going to hell.
  23. Church pastors are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
  24. Paid hirelings are the hand picked servants of Jesus Christ.
  25. Doctor pastors and highly educated preachers are experts in the truth of the Gospel.

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