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Seems there exists an unresolved topic amongst Christians... Seems as though the way to salvation is not unified among the many in which I engage. I'd wager they all have a case to support their position(s).?.?

For debate: How does one get to Heaven? What is God's criteria for His selection process? Is it by grace alone, belief/faith alone, works alone; or it is a combination of the three? Or is it maybe other? Please, not only present your case, but please also explain why the other asserted methods are incorrect.
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Mae von H wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:03 am why do you think many christians disagree on salvation?
I already answered here. God is the purveyor of confusion. The answer should be simple, and all you earnest followers do not agree. (i.e.):

How does one get to Heaven? What is God's criteria for His selection process?

Answer key:

A) All go because of his grace
B) Faith/belief
C) Works
D) Both B) and C)
E) No one goes, no one is worthy
F) Other, which does not already include the topics of B) and/or C)

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Post 11: JW No answer
Post 27: Eloi No answer
Post 49: Bjs1 answer B)
Post 76: Tam answer D)
Post 236: kjw47 answer D)
Post 239: DJT_47 answer D)
Post 321: AFG answer D)
Post 462: 1213 answer F)
Post 564: Mea Von H answer B)
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POI wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:16 pm ...All earnest believers, you included, cannot even agree on the simple question regarding what option achieves your salvation? ...
If people don't agree, it does not mean that the message is not clear. I think Bible is very clear. The problem is that some people just don't want to accept what it says.
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