More Things Jesus Christ Did Not Say...
by Van RobisonHere are some more common beliefs among professing "Christians" that Jesus Christ never stated in any of His teachings:
- You will be raptured.
- The wages of sin is ever-burning torture in hell fire.
- Sowing seed money will make you prosperous.
- The Bible was inspired in English.
- Professional clergy are your rulers.
- Going to church will save you.
- The Holy Spirit dwells in church buildings and cathedrals.
- Pray in public so that men may see how righteous you are.
- Announce to the public your charitable deeds.
- Blessed are the Christians who fight in war for "freedom".
- The Pope sits on the throne of church power.
- Pastors are exalted to serve Jesus Christ.
- Preachers must have seminary training and credentials.
- Take up money collections for preaching the Gospel.
- Confess your sins to the Catholic priests.
- Become a Mormon.
- Be a member of the Jehovah Witnesses church organization.
- Denominational churchianity represents Jesus Christ.
- Institutional churches are the "way" to salvation.
- Follow celebrity preachers, and attend their crusades.
- Sunday morning services are mandatory for salvation.
- Going to church on Saturday is essential to keep from going to hell.
- Church pastors are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- Paid hirelings are the hand picked servants of Jesus Christ.
- Doctor pastors and highly educated preachers are experts in the truth of the Gospel.