J. Vernon McGee on Lordship salvation heresy

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Please understand. Jesus IS Lord. No one is denying that. Please do not say that "if we're saved Jesus is Lord". We know that! We are not talking about that! In this clip JVM is talking about an increasingly common heretical false doctrine known as "Lordship Salvation". It should be called "Lifestyle Salvation", because that's what it teaches. It is taught by many modern pastors. PLEASE NOTE!!! "Lordship Salvation" is a euphemistically named false doctrine that emphasizes works for salvation. "Making Jesus Lord of your life" (as they say) actually equates to law keeping. Galatians 2:16 says "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." also remember Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
Quite a few people have a knee-jerk reaction and think that by denying “Lordship Salvation” we are denying the Lordship of Christ. WE DO NOT! We say clearly again -- JESUS IS LORD!! I will shout that from the rooftops til my last breath! But “Lordship Salvation” is a subtle works-based heresy that stresses works, law keeping, and turning from sin (one's lifestyle), for salvation. It has nothing to do with Jesus as Lord. It is BECAUSE he is my Lord that I defend his truth!! I hope you understand.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Galatians 2:16
"Lordship Salvation" is an insidious doctrine. Jesus is Lord, and because of that fact I will follow and defend His truth. And His truth is that works don't save you. Only HE does!! Amen!
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"Lordship Salvation" is a heretical false doctrine that teaches you have to "make Jesus lord of your life". This is a subtle, sneaky way to backload works into salvation. But salvation is by grace through faith in Christ ALONE! (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, John 3:16, Acts 16:31) Lord-shippers, as they are lovingly called around here, conflate the requirements for salvation with the expectations for discipleship and Christian living/growth. If the doctrine was called "Lordship Christianity" it would be better, provided it does not make works part of salvation!
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WE ACKNOWLEDGE JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT!!!!!! We will be true to HIM and HIS teachings... not man's teachings!!
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The GOSPEL!! Jesus is alive! Believe Him today to receive the gift of everlasting life! (John 3:16-18)
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So... let me state once again for the record that Jesus is Lord. We don't make him Lord. He IS Lord. He literally IS LORD. "Lordship Salvation" is not about that. It is a semantical heresy that says that "making Jesus Lord of your life" will earn you salvation. Of course this is rank heresy of the most egregious type. Just because it uses the terms "Lord" and "Jesus" doesn't make it doctrinally correct. Looking closer one sees quite clearly that "Lordship Salvation" teaches salvation BY WORKS. Why? Because it teaches that "making Jesus Lord of your life" = Doing lots of good things, or Bearing fruit, or doing good deeds, or living a holy life. All things that are wonderful, but not required (key word "required") for salvation. "Lordship Salvation" actually teaches "Lifestyle Salvation" because it teaches that one's lifestyle earns (or keeps) salvation. But it doesn't. For every Christian that is a well behaved person, I can show you two non-Christians who are just as decent and well-behaved, lifestyle-wise. Because our lifestyle doesn't save us. Our FAITH (BELIEF) in Christ saves us. Over 200 verses in the Bible teach that we must believe unto salvation.
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@theonewhomjesusloves1005 4 ай бұрын

The gospel is so simple even a small child can be saved!! I was about 7 or 8 when I believed Jesus Christ was my savior. I still got caught up in some really bad things but never stopped believing! I’m almost 66 now and still believe. I pray that God will direct my steps to the ones who need Jesus! That I would step out in love and in truth with courage ❤ send me, Father❤

@ronjones1414 Жыл бұрын

I have listened to this amazing man for hours upon hours for decades. Today I discovered what he looked like! Thank you for putting this up!

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@TedsGretsch Жыл бұрын

First time that I have seen him also heard him many times on radio.

@johnmacculloch451 Жыл бұрын

Same here. God bless

@teresawright8615 Жыл бұрын

Me too❤

@andrewthomas6312 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so many more people have heard him than seen him! I heard him for many years by radio from Africa.

@EMScott-le7vu Жыл бұрын

My favorite J Veron: "Someone asked me if I wanted to speak in tongues; I replied I had enough problems holding this one."

@MrFlyme123 Жыл бұрын

What a great answer!

@davidlafleche1142 Жыл бұрын

Funny how the heretics who claim you can lose your salvation never seem to lose THEIRS.

@wadeunderhile7977 Жыл бұрын

I have a friend eat up with self-righteousness, tongues are everything to him. I don't mean to sound like I'm attacking tongues, but every time I heard Billy Graham he was speaking in a tongue, English

@robertwindham9323 Жыл бұрын

All of you that don't believe in spending in tongues don't know your Bible. And have never really experienced God the way He wants you to experience Him. So be careful what you say about the subject because you are standing on the courting edge of blasphemy. It's a gift from God. So reject it if you will but you are truly missing out on the equipment you will need to stand firm in these last days.

@davidlafleche1142 Жыл бұрын

@@robertwindham9323 What if God decides not to give a person that gift?

@mattanderson6336 Жыл бұрын

Passed away in 1988 yet his ministry still reaches millions today.

@waderivers99 Жыл бұрын

I am a sinner through and through but this man I have listened to hundreds of times. His teachings have greatly influenced my life. Jesus how much I thank you for the price you paid for me.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@nestorotazu4938 Жыл бұрын

I can listen to this man for hours! His honesty and transparency is so much needed today. Thank you Lord for using him to bring the gospel to so many around the world, even after his dead many years ago.

@lihueandy4047 Жыл бұрын

agreed, Nestor.

@jw2442 Жыл бұрын

To The Old Rugged Cross I cling😢😢 Having said that, we owe it to our LORD and Savior to live our salvation with gratitude, and yes, a (reverent) fear and trembling, for He who saved us is now living within us. That means try our darndest to live a holy life pleasing to Him. Not to earn what has been given freely to us, but to show gratitude and be useful to Him.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Well put JW. You got it.

@pastureland7278 Жыл бұрын

Well said, you've put it much better than me in the comment a few lines up

@tedprice5828 Жыл бұрын

Jesus said that apart from me you can do nothing

@tedprice5828 Жыл бұрын

He keeps using the words” the Lord Jesus Christ”.

@manfredman5075 Жыл бұрын

Amen! Oh we thank you Lord Jesus

@briancasey4917 Жыл бұрын

Listened to him for years on the radio driving my truck all over the country. 🙏

@mikecarr1378 Жыл бұрын

Me to...

@1974jrod 6 ай бұрын

Me too, and I didn't know that he'd been dead for 10 years when I started listening.

@GuyKirk Жыл бұрын

I've rode the bible bus for many years listening to Mr. McGee. He's one of the reasons i gained much faith in Christ. Bless you Mr. McGee. I'll see you in the resurection.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Always nice to have a teachable spirit.

@ChildofGod3712 Жыл бұрын

This is the gospel that the lost needs to hear… not the prosperity gospel that celebrity preachers are preaching today

@pauls7071 27 күн бұрын

Spot on!

@MgtowFreightTrain Ай бұрын

May the Lord bless and keep this wonderful man.

@Glaubermoledo Жыл бұрын

He was, is and will always be enough! Jesus is the lord of salvation alone, and in Him, alone, we're saved by the gift of Grace! Hallelujah! Beautiful!

@roddumlauf9241 Жыл бұрын

And Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, and all authority has been given unto Him, the Son of David, who sits on the Davidic Throne, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, now and forever. Amen

@Henry._Jones Жыл бұрын

@@roddumlauf9241 In other words, He is . . .uh . . . well [ahem] Lord!

@DanielM-kl3bv Жыл бұрын

Romans 10:9 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.

@matthayes533 Жыл бұрын

That's what i'm trying to understand. What specifically was JVM concerned about?

@justinkrobel1063 Жыл бұрын

He was concerned with the teaching that you have to make Jesus Lord of your life which implies that you commit to turn from your sins and follow him and obey him as apart of salvation when it is simply just faith that saves you and nothing more

@johnestle2748 Жыл бұрын

@@justinkrobel1063 I agree. However, I believe that as part of a person's sanctification, his desire is to serve Christ as Lord more and more. I think that is all. I believe Dr. McGee is a wonderful Bible teacher and I have learned so much from him, however, I believe he may be confused as to Lordship salvation... I think he may be referring to John MacArthur and his specific sermons on making Christ your Lord... but I'm not sure.

@billmartinn9851 Жыл бұрын

@@johnestle2748 Greetings brother in Christ. I have studied extensively, MacArthurs teaching on "Lordship salvation", which is teaching you must make Christ and keep Christ as Lord of your life, in order to be saved, is very different from making Christ Lord of your life.

@kyleferry1487 Жыл бұрын

@@billmartinn9851 Can you show where John MacArthur teaches you must do that "in order to be saved"? I have never seen or heard him say that we are saved by anything other than grace through faith. Genuine salvation is followed by sanctification and obedience to Jesus. We don't work to be saved, we are saved by grace through faith, and works follow that faith as the Holy Spirit indwells us as God's children. We do work for rewards though, but we are saved by grace through faith.

@wayneellis1565 Жыл бұрын

I love this man! Salt of the world! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

@MichaelKunz-mt2oo Жыл бұрын

As relevant today as it was when I listened to him as a high school age boy the mid-70's. Thank God that my salvation is dependent on His faithfulness and not mine.

@nottocloseplease 26 күн бұрын

My past thousand fox hole prayers. Prayed with fear, never hurt no one, and I've only prayed for power once in my life. I love my brother and sister.

@deltatrippers Жыл бұрын

My mom would take me to Sunday School at Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles in the 50’s and early 60’s. After Sunday school we would walk up to the main auditorium to hear Dr. J. Vernon McGee preach. After I hit my teenage years I got into substance abuse and spent many years running and trying to hide from my Saviour. When I quit running I went straight to Dr. McGee’s sermons and Bible study’s. I had a lot of catching up to do! I thank God for giving me a mom who loved God as she did. And for taking her to that church with Dr McGee as it’s pastor.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful memory Joe. Thanks for sharing that!

@elik.1243 Жыл бұрын

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

@Spillers72 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've ever seen McGee. I used to listen to him quite often on the radio in the 80s. I don't know about Lordship salvation. We do need to have a faith that transforms our heart. This transformation can be in an instant like the thief on the cross.

@reneerolandgraceinyourface 4 ай бұрын

Faith doesn't transform. The Holy Spirit in us once we trust Christ works in us but we cannot rely on how great our faith is or faithful we are but only I n Jesus Christ and what HE did alone. The problem is ppl give lip service to grace through fsith, not of works but backload works into faith when believing means to trust that what God promised He is able to perform. That is what scripture says. So I fight against preachers messages of John macarthur, Ray comfort and most preachers today bc they muddy up the gospel mixing discipleship and maturity with the gift of eternal lufe confusing so many. God bless you ❤

@karenrollins1469 Жыл бұрын

When my husband was stationed in Colorado springs in 1979 every afternoon at 12:00 I listened to the bible bus I loved to listen to him speak the word

@minutofgroundhog Жыл бұрын

Jesus is Lord

@KBalagia Жыл бұрын

Amen, and "Lord" means "master", and we must obey the Master. Not TO be saved, but b/c we are!

@JamesSmith-jq6om Жыл бұрын

A person who genuinely puts their faith in Christ is given the gift of repentance and therefore when you accept him as your savior he also becomes your Lord. You will have the desire instilled by the Holy Spirit to follow him.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "the gift of repentance"?

@keiththomas6576 Жыл бұрын

On the gift of repentance, see Acts 5:31, 2 Tim. 2:25. On the gift of faith, see Phil. 1:29

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks we'll go with Acts 5:31. If repentance is turning from sins, why does the verse say "to give repentance to Israel AND forgiveness of sins." (emphasis is mine). You would interpret this verse as "to give turning from sins to Israel, and forgiveness of sins." Does that make sense? No. it means "to give a change of mind to Israel, and forgiveness of sins." Keith some people try to make the meat of the word into milk. You're going to have to think a bit deeper about all this, no offense intended.

@Davis_Carlton Жыл бұрын

@EZsalvation You have to turn away from your sin and to God to be saved. You have to repent. Sorry but Vernon McGee is wrong.

@thomascampbell5633 Жыл бұрын

@@Davis_Carlton If McGee is wrong, the bible is wrong when it says, "...believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." We, as believers cannot evaluate a person's sincerity regarding salvation. That's why we are exhorted not to judge. And that's the message of the parable of the tares among the wheat in Matt.13:24-30.

@Brad-gk9jd Жыл бұрын

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

@dennisducote2369 Жыл бұрын

Keep going. What does verse 10 suggest?

@dennisducote2369 Жыл бұрын

Verse 10 suggests that faith produces fruit, that is good works like repenting through out daily life and obedience to not only the Ten Commandments, but also following what Christ said we are to be doing, yes doing, as his followers or disciples. All the Sai

@dennisducote2369 Жыл бұрын

All the Saints commended in Hebrews 11 were recognized for showing their faith by their lives. Faith and Repentance/Obedience are two sides of the same coin.

@gregb6469 Жыл бұрын

@@dennisducote2369 --A coin must have both sides to be considered genuine. A one-sided coin is counterfeit. A 'faith' that takes Jesus only as savior, but not as Lord, is not a saving faith.

@davidchupp4460 Жыл бұрын

@@dennisducote2369 all works of the flesh. You are messed up. No believer is UNDER THE LAW which includes the 10 commandments and Sabbath keeping.

@richierich5694 Жыл бұрын

So very very many nights over the last 32+ years working as a LEO out here in SoCal I listened to JVM. Thank you, sir.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

@stillwater62 Жыл бұрын

I first heard J. Vernon McGee in the mid 1970s and have listen to him off and on till today April 20, 2023. I was saddened by his passing on December 1, 1988 on my 36th birthday. His wonderful sermons and "Through the Bible" program are still aired today. Great man, a good and faithful servant.

@adamgray07 3 ай бұрын

Wow, he passed just a few days before I was born on the 5th. I haven't heard much of his preaching but from this clip he seems to talk like a saved man who has a lot of sense. I think I'll give him a listen. God bless.

@stephenbarningham330 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely AMEN! You beautiful brother in christ!❤

@jeremy44mag 2 ай бұрын

It is amazing to me how people have such a deep tendency to add something to the simplicity of faith in Christ. I think it shows that a person is still trusting in self which is the mindset of the flesh. Romans 8:6-14

@jayheinz4624 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video! 👍I experienced lordship salvation firsthand after becoming a born-again True believer 38 years. Lordship salvation will take away any peace or assurance you have with your walk with God. Eventually keeps you guessing whether you're doing enough for God. Whether you're doing the right works or listening enough to the Spirit, relying enough, trusting enough, sharing the gospel, reading your Bible enough going to church enough ,giving enough, it's made many a good True believer fall away and feel totally defeated , depressed and anxious and like they let God down including myself. It's only by finding the true Hyper Grace of Christ , and by the way ,,the Apostle Paul uses the word Grace in the Greek translation meaning hyper-grace,,,and understanding I am completely secure and him and what He did to save me. He Jesus,said I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish and never means never! Happy Easter!✨🐦

@pastureland7278 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this - I actually understand what Lordship salvation is now, and yes it is not right; sounds like slavery to me; we obey because we want to, though it is a good idea to try very hard to so do - He is sovereign

@jay1871 Жыл бұрын

Why is it that God, through Paul, says “shall we continue in sin? May it NEVER be!”? Works don’t save but I think maybe the misconception is that some individuals believe that you just confess Christ and go about your life. Is the Demon in mark 3:11 saved? Where is the line drawn?

@jayheinz4624 Жыл бұрын

@@jay1871 I agree with what you are saying here. People definitely have a wrong understanding up there new spirit and heart in Christ Jesus, if they feel like it's okay to continue to sin Just like The early Corinthian believers, Paul needed to correct them, because they didn't seem to understand they were supposed to walk in the spirit and not in the flesh..

@jay1871 Жыл бұрын

@@jayheinz4624 I think my point in commenting is that listening to a dozen Paul washer sermons in a row can be hurtful if you’re not rightfully understanding that maybe there’s more to it. Same with the clip we’re talking about now. “Lordship salvation” is just the biblical understanding that when a person is truly born again, they change. Not perfection, but like a market “trend” believers are trending towards holiness because of our affections for Christ. It’s the most common misbelief I see in modern Christianity: I said the prayer so I’m safe. This idea is not once in scripture unless you isolate one verse out of context. I know and have pleaded with many so called brothers to repent that one day will hear the words “depart from me, you who practice lawlessness” and they, like the ones in the Book, will truly be surprised.

@jayheinz4624 Жыл бұрын

@@jay1871 I see. 👌

@richsuga Жыл бұрын

No salvation without repentance!

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

When you say repent, you mean turning from sins don't you?

@richsuga Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 Technically, it means to experience a radical change of mind.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

That is correct. It has NOTHING to do with turning from sins, obeying the 10 commandments, bearing fruit, etc. If we believe our good deeds can save us, then "repent" (change our mind) and believe on Christ instead, we are saved. You turn from your sins BECAUSE you're saved, not to EARN salvation.

@gregb6469 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 -- How can one say he has repented if he does not intend to turn away from his sins? Real repentance is a change of mind that results in change of behavior.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Because you are either talking about salvation, or Christian living. One follows the other. The “turn or burn” crowd get it backwards.

@charlessudom288 Жыл бұрын

Lordship is embedded in the acknowledgement of who Jesus Christ is; people celebrate being saved and indeed we should. We are called to be disciples and this is where Lordship factors in; works will determine your position in heaven but never will it replace faith in Christ for salvation.

@JasonSchmidt-1979 Жыл бұрын

Well put Charles

@karrenpopovics2780 Жыл бұрын

Remember this solid teaching from over 40 yrs ago!! Thank you Vernon MC Gee❤

@stegokitty Жыл бұрын

Really? It's good to tell people that it's not necessary to submit to the Lordship of Christ? Fascinating. So the Bible says again and again that Jesus IS Lord and that in fact, that every kneed shall bow and confess this fact, and you think it's good teaching in suggesting that Jesus ISN'T Lord? Sheesh.

@andrewbrowne5557 Жыл бұрын

@@stegokitty point out exactly where he suggests that Jesus ISNT Lord…I’ll wait…

@stegokitty Жыл бұрын

@@andrewbrowne5557 To deny that the Lordship of Christ is not necessary for salvation is to deny that Jesus is Lord.

@andrewbrowne5557 Жыл бұрын

@@stegokitty the Truth is that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone , in Christ alone. Repentance from sin is the RESULT of salvation- not a contributing factor to it…your ‘works’ are availing you NOTHING…PEACE OF CHRIST!

@andrewbrowne5557 Жыл бұрын

@@stegokitty here’s the rub…Jesus IS Lord! There is no faith in His finished work without His being Lord…but we can’t add anything to our faith in His finished work…

@timothyowen4503 Жыл бұрын

I really don't understand this controversy. How can someone be convicted of their sinful lost condition, repent of their sin, put faith in Christ, be born again, become a child of God and STILL not have Jesus as their Lord? I think some are confusing Lordship with sanctifaction. Jesus said, "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH the will of my Father which is in heaven.(MTT7:21-23). This "easy believeism" or "quick prayerism," especially when combined with "unconditional eternal security," is sending millions to hell. Yes, by all means, continue to lift up Jesus, including His Power to transform lives and continue the good work He begins in us.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

How is believing in Christ not easy. Is it hard to believe in Christ once you are convinced he is Christ? No one with a working knowledge of the truth believes we are saved by a prayer alone, by the way.

@johnestle2748 Жыл бұрын

If Jesus is your Savior, thence, He IS your LORD. A "lord" is someone who has power over you, or authority over you. Our Lord and Savior is He who reigns supreme over you and you realize that. That is all. I'm not sure what Brother McGee is talking about in regards to "Lordship Salvation".

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

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@stadler72 8 ай бұрын

Some people think you can be saved, but not really care how the Bible tells us to live. They think you can do both. Lordship salvation means that you have faith, and your faith results and works. Just like James says.

@trinitybaptistchurch1888 Жыл бұрын

Very well said. If only more people would listen to the simple and sound wisdom presented here by Pastor J. Vernon McGee. How practical is its application and clear is its instruction! What a blessing :)

@shanescott3168 Жыл бұрын

I think "Lordship Salvation" was a response to "Easy Believism", the belief that a person could make a profession of faith in Jesus and continue to live a sinful lifestyle apart from God. Lordship Salvation argued a person who is truly saved will, with the Holy Spirit's help, seek to avoid sin and follow Jesus' teachings. I think most who promote Lordship Salvation believe in the transforming power of the Gospel. When a person is truly saved, the Holy Spirit indwells the believer and transforms and sanctifies him or her over time. The thief on the cross was saved but did not have time to follow Jesus' teachings. That is an extreme case. I believe the Philippian jailer was saved and avoided sin and followed Paul's teachings about Jesus the rest of his life. The Prophets, Jesus and the Apostles all called people to repent of their sins. The Bible is clear that faith in Jesus is the only way to be saved and legalistic religious practices and human works do not save. God's grace, help and forgiveness is always needed. There are usually extreme views on both sides of an issue that are not helpful.

@markf3494 Жыл бұрын

I listened to him for years on the radio and always loved his down to earth manner and sound teaching. I have an on-line bible and one of the commentaries is "Through the Bible." I can hear J. Vernon in my head when I read his commentary! 😂

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good old JVM. I disagree with him very seldom. May I say, he’s quite doctrinally sound 😁.

@mofoshrimp Жыл бұрын

AMEN!!! Excellent sermon!! Thank you for uploading!!

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

@onthefarside2096 Жыл бұрын

Let me say this to the whole world. I believe in Jesus. Thank you, pastor McGee for reminding us this morning.

@stephenpaul1371 2 ай бұрын

For fifteen years I've listened too him on the radio and learn a great deal about the Bible life today my life the world Jesus God it help me out a lot have me hope let me know iam not alone in this world and how much Jesus love me so.and finally got a chance too see this wonderful man of God who I know God will say too him well done good and faithful servant.you may enter. Think you dr McGee for so many radio ministry .amen

@billbee11 Жыл бұрын

I miss his teaching sooooo much. Lord, send us more JVM's.

@johnreed7647 Жыл бұрын

Amen! It's all Jesus! It's all of Him, by Him and for Him and this life we in the flesh, we live by faith in Him who loved us and gave Himself for us! It's His life, living in us! He paid it all and He will always be worthy to be praised!! 🥰🙏

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@stephenmitchell6554 Жыл бұрын

Dr. J. Vernon McGee: Biblical common sense for many decades. Though in Heaven for 35 years, his Thru The Bible program is heard 'round the world. Praise God! John 3:16-18, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9

@lonecar144 Жыл бұрын

9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2 Cor 5:9-10 (KJV) All glory to God. Amen

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Please read the disclaimer in the description. Thank you!

@olabashanda Жыл бұрын

When you pray, do you tell Jesus you don’t have to surrender to His Lordship? How does that go?

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

No one is saying that. You misunderstood.

@cathyhogue9180 Жыл бұрын

love this man. what an awesome soul. i never knew what he looked like either, thanks for posting. his teaches the truth!!!

@buangkano Жыл бұрын

I saw your name, I met a woman in 1981 when I was in boot camp with the name Hogue and I haven't met anyone since then

@oneofmanyvessels554 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have read the disclaimer. I don't understand, honestly, why it is believed that making Jesus our Lord is work or a deed. Not only is that not true, I don't see how that can even be perceived. Please explain. Thank you.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Please watch this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ospnerJ5mpfVZGw.html

@OnRoadsLessTraveled 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this. The best description of all these "Lord! Lord!" preachers is found in Matthew 7:21-23. J. Vernon McGee nailed it.

@steverose9032 Жыл бұрын

"Away from Me I never knew you" is a chilling reminder that salvation shouldn't be one and done approach.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "a one and done approach"? I just want to be sure I understand you.

@dennisducote2369 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! Examine yourself to see if you are in the FAITH (2 Cor 13:5) Don’t rely on a one-time prayer as the end all.

@7zovets406 Жыл бұрын

faith+nothing=salvation, faith+something=nothing ... peace+love>

@arneherstad2198 Жыл бұрын

Three decades ago Dave Hunt was addressing a crowd of several hundred in Tacoma. During th Q&A afterward, someone asked, "Are there any teachers out there who are safe to listen to?" Hunt replied, "I don't see how you could go wrong with J. Vernon McGee." The applause was deafening.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen! While I don't agree with him on every single thing, on the essentials of the faith he is 100% correct as far as i have heard (and that's a lot!). He was my father's favorite teacher.

@gregb6469 Жыл бұрын

Dave Hunt was in some ways unreliable, so his recommendation isn't worth much.

@arneherstad2198 Жыл бұрын

@@gregb6469 That's a slur. None of us is perfect in his present state. Should we use that fact, the FACT that we are sinners, to undermine the plain testimony of Christ? By that reckoning we're still under Law, where every mouth has been stopped, and the whole world guilty before God. "I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness comes by the Law, then Christ died for nothing."

@JokersWild139 4 ай бұрын

I listened to him at night back in college in the early 90’s. The only one I listened to on the radio.

@seatedabove 3 ай бұрын

I believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved,,,,,,,,,jim

@mikeeaton61 Жыл бұрын

Nobody does a better job than Rev. McGee. Love this holy man.

@JShay18 Жыл бұрын

"why do you call me Lord and do not what I tell you to do? Depart from me I NEVER KNEW YOU." Repent

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Read that section a little closer. And you’ll find out that the ones who Jesus sent away were relying on their works, not belief only. Go ahead and read it again please. Notice it says “we have done many wonderful works.” And Jesus said “I never knew you.” That means they never truly trusted him alone for salvation. Also, repent doesn’t mean turn from your sins. It means to change your mind. To go from trusting works to trust in Christ alone. That’s what true repentance means. Do you need proof that repent doesn’t mean turn from your sins? The Bible says God repented. Did he turn from his sins? Obviously not. He changed his mind. And that’s what we’re supposed to do. Repent and believe. Change your mind and believe.

@JShay18 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 casting out devils and being charitable are good things but not what saves a person. You are trying to connect those things with repentance which is not a work but a commandment from Jesus. Living a godly life and turning from wickedness is proof you have faith in Jesus.

@JShay18 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 If you love a sin and then change your mind on that sin then that means you don't do it anymore. If you still continue to do it then you didn't change your mind on it. Jesus said time and time again to go and sin no more.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Who are you trying to prove it to? God? Think about it. If you are trying to please or impress mankind with you amazing piety, that in and of itself is a sin. God knows you. The only "proof" or "evidence" you need to show your fellow man that you are saved is your confession that you believe 100% in Christ and him alone. We are not saved by works, and trying to show people how holy you are is "boasting" in God's eyes (remember "They have their reward").

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

He said "sin no more" AFTER they believed. Salvation PRECEDES turning from sin. It isn't the RESULT of turning from sin.

@Jaco3688 11 ай бұрын

Suggesting that Jesus become “Lord” (Sovereign) of one’s life means that I resign as the ultimate authority in my life and install Jesus in His rightful place as Head of my chain of command. If I refuse to acknowledge Jesus as my Superior/Leader/Authority - and remain in primacy of my life, I cannot make a good argument that I “have no other gods before” Him; because, by definition, I am my own final authority. If you are truly born again, Jesus WILL become “Lord” (Primary) in your life, or your “conversion” is meaningless. I like Mr McGee, but I find him in error on this point.

@ezsalvation3656 11 ай бұрын

Good deeds are the RESULT of (and motivated by) salvation, not the cause of it. MOST people will conclude that their religious deeds, and self-reformation is what gains justification, and lose sight of the fact that it is through Christ ALONE!!! Can you show me anywhere in the Bible where we are commanded to reform our conduct in order to gain (or keep) salvation? Cite chapter and verse please.

@ezsalvation3656 11 ай бұрын

A lot of people misunderstand the James 2 passage. It isn’t saying “Faith without works makes you unsaved”. That is NOT what it means. It means “If one’s faith doesn’t produce works for the benefit of God’s kingdom it is useless or worthless.” James is speaking to already saved believers. James is a guidebook for how saved people can live good and productive lives to honor the Lord. It’s not about “how to be saved”. I hope this helps.

@ezsalvation3656 11 ай бұрын

And what if a person doesn't immediately produce works? Is there a time table? Should the works be right away or 5 years after conversion? And by the way, how many works are enough to prove salvation? One, two, three? 100 good deeds? Can it be just being super nice? What if he only shows half the fruits of the spirit? Is he saved? What if he's a rude jerk but routinely feeds and clothes poor families? What if he bears all the fruits of the spirit, but has an eye for the ladies? Is he unsaved then? Go ahead and try to quantify your requirement for a works-based salvation. Please. I dare you.

@Forgivenmuchlovingmuch 4 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite sermons!

@lauramckinney9896 Жыл бұрын

Lordship salvation doesn't mean you help in your salvation. It means Christ is Lord of your life when you are regenerated and you live accordingly thereafter because He changed you. That so many people misunderstand this and thinks it's not biblical is very unfortunate. 😒

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

That’s not at all what lordship salvation is. You misunderstood the issues. Sorry. But don’t worry you’re not alone. Lordship salvation is a doctrine that teaches that you have to make Jesus lord of your life, and then you find out that you must turn from your sins, which means that you are required to obey the law, which means that you’re saved through the law. This is simply unbiblical. Paul teaches very clearly that we’re not saved by the law.

@lauramckinney9896 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 No, that is incorrect. If you have a channel, you have to be more responsible than this, friend, especially if you are Christian. I am being kind in correcting your error. Truly I am not trying to be condescending, but you and others who believe this are mistaken and teaching false things. Please be Berean, do your obligatory research, and know the Scriptures. Make sure you know the definitions people are using, and make sure you know correct doctrine before trying to teach others. All the best in Christ. ❤

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Laura. You are deceived. You provided no scripture to back up your assertions. ZERO.

@lauramckinney9896 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 No need to get defensive, I'm truly only trying to help a fellow believer who is, I assume, unintentionally misleading people. So... Acts 2:38 Acts 17:30 Acts 20:21 Acts 3:19 2 Peter 3:9 Luke 24:47 Acts 11:18 2 Timothy 2:25 Luke 3:8 Acts 26:18-20 This is just a sample. These verses describe the actual doctrine of lordship salvation which says that... Salvation is all God's doing and is by grace alone. But TRUE salvation automatically changes the heart and a desire for obedience (Christ being LORD of your life) naturally follows. Obedience is required of the recipient for true salvation to have ALREADY taken place. (As in we will know them by their fruits.) It's evidence, not yet present before the believer is regenerate. By its TRUE definition, LS is a biblical doctrine. Paul and James were in complete unity on this teaching. Salvation by faith in Christ. Lordship naturally follows. I have more scriptures that can help if you're still confused on this. I wish you all the best and hope this was helpful. 😊

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for quoting several verses with the word repent, or repentance in it. And yes, I am confused. Please tell me what you understand "repentance" to mean. I actually can't wait to hear back from you.

@redeemedsinner8091 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent truth!

@IanBartleson Жыл бұрын

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” Revelation 22:14

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen. And what are his commandments? Jesus said we are to believe on him alone (be born again), love one another as Christ loved the church, and love God as you love yourself (Matthew 22:38-40) Those are Jesus’ commandments. It is not talking about the Mosaic law, which he fulfilled.

@IanBartleson Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 also to forgive others, not look at women lustfully, not get drunk, not fornicate, give money to the poor secretly, etc everything in the sermon on the mount.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

You are saying that you believe that’s what is required for salvation? Not transgressing the Law? You actually believe that?

@IanBartleson Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.” Revelation 22:14 Take it or leave it. The Lord Jesus said if you hear his commands in the sermon on the mount and don’t do them you’ll be told depart from me I never knew you, you worker of lawlessness. I’ll leave it at that.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

No you won’t because that is twisting scripture and taking it out of context. Are you Jewish or Hebrew? I’m going to assume not. You are most likely a gentile like me. The sermon on the mount was specifically for Jews. There are principles we can learn from it OBVIOUSLY. But had Jesus died and resurrected yet? No. So he was showing how difficult (impossible) it is to measure up to God’s standard. As gentiles we were NEVER under or subject to Mosaic law. That law reveals God’s holiness. After Christ’s death and resurrection our sins were paid for. In full! Enter Paul. He is the apostle to the Gentiles (you and I). Read Ephesians 2:8-9. As for the Matthew 7 “Lord Lord” passage, read it again. The rejected ones relied on their works. Not Christ alone. Please open your mind to see the truth.

@plowhand5591 Жыл бұрын

I clicked on this video just to see what one of my hero’s of the Faith looked like. I got that and so much more - as usual - from J Vernon McGee. ❤✝🙂

@BeingRomans829ed Жыл бұрын

I especially liked what Mr. McGee had to say about "commitments". That is one of the things that always bothered me about Billy Graham's preaching, his talking about making a "commitment". Mr. Graham's use of the word commitment seemed to be akin to someone making a New Year's resolution or an alcoholic taking the oath, both of which have failed countless times. Our commitments fail, the Lord Jesus Christ does not. The supernatural event of the granting of repentance and faith from God is far different from weak and corrupt human "commitments".

@johnvonlove2734 Жыл бұрын

A prayer expressing that you believe the true gospel of Christ: Lord Jesus, I have admitted I'm a sinner being sorry. Therefore, I do not trust in my own works to go to heaven because I realize, being a sinner, I cannot offer the perfect blood sacrifice that you require to pay for sin. Instead, I fully trust, believing in my heart, that your finished work on the cross, your one perfect blood sacrifice; when you bled, suffered and died, in my place, paid for my sins in full, past, present and future ! And I believe that you rose from the dead and that you are God Almighty, God the Son, alive for evermore !!! And I fully trust that you have forgiven me by cleansing me from all sin in your precious blood, which purifies my soul. Thank you Lord Jesus for greatly loving me, for forgiving me, saving me from hell and giving me eternal life and sealing me with the Holy Spirit dwelling within me forever! Rom.3:25,5:8,9,10:9, Rev.1:5, Ephes.1:7,13, 4:30, Heb.10:10-14,19,38,39,I John 5:7,13,20

@Tommymybaby Жыл бұрын

“Christianity is not a ceremony. Christianity is not even the church. Christianity is not a system. Christianity is a person. And that person is the Lord Jesus Christ. And that’s Christianity. And nothing else is Christianity.” ♥️

@TheresaPowers Жыл бұрын

No. that is wrong. Christianity is the belief in JEsus Christ who is our Savior and our mediator.

@ericofsyracuse 10 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this! God bless McGee’s ministry, it is still teaching us today 😊

@ezsalvation3656 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jggrimm 3 ай бұрын

when I hear this man's voice on the radio I don't change the channel. 'may God richly less you, my beloved'

@bruceg.6282 Жыл бұрын

I was able to download all 66K of his radio messages, and more, by going to his website. I used to love to listen to him. And still do.

@chris2790 7 ай бұрын

Jesus said if you love me you will obey my commandments. If you KNOW Jesus and He knows you, you will acknowledge Him as Lord. If you trust Him, you will love Him and obey Him. Not perfectly, but that will be your desire. If you don't acknowledge Jesus as your Lord, you dont know Him and are not His. It's not complicated.

@ezsalvation3656 7 ай бұрын

So Chris, you would say then that you are saved by your lifestyle, and not by imputation of righteousness through the atonement of Christ? Just trying to clarify.

@chris2790 7 ай бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 100% no, I would not say that. Our righteousness is 100 imputed from Christ and is a gift from God, not from anything found in us or done by us. When God saves a person there is a change that reflects the reality that a person is a new creation in Christ. We have positionally been made righteous IN Christ and we have been given a new heart, a new nature, that desires to serve God even though we still battle against sin, the flesh and Satan. However, a person that does not show any fruit, does not acknowledge Jesus is Lord of their lives, is a person that does not know Christ and if they think they are saved they deceive themselves. We are told to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. And scripture makes clear that good works will be a consequence of legitimate faith in Jesus and the Father. James is clear on this. Faith without works is DEAD. Works don't justify us before God, but rather they are part of what demonstrates that our faith and salvation is real. That is not to say though that we can conclude that anybody doing good works is saved. Jesus said that He will tell the one group that did so many "good things" in His name to depart from Him, for He never knew them. Yet the righteous group that gave food, water, etc. to those in need were considered as having done it to Christ and were welcomed into His kingdom.

@ezsalvation3656 7 ай бұрын

See Chris you started off great! But then went off the rails with the "if you're saved you'll do XYZ..." No. You are saved by belief/trust in Christ. PERIOD. Whatever happens next is part of growth, NOT salvation. Lifestyle has NOTHING to do with salvation. Some grow quickly, some grow slow. Some change a lot, some barely (at first). Some people take YEARS to manifest their inner spiritual change. Some, it happens immediately. Some might never show outward signs. You might see a tree in the winter and conclude it is dead. But it isn't dead. In the spring it blossoms and blooms. God knows who is and who isn't his. Do you contend that you must convince an omniscient God that you are truly saved?

@chris2790 7 ай бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 You totally misconstrued what I said and what the Bible teaches. We have no intrinsic merit before God of our own accord. We are accepted by God only on account of the righteousness of Christ and His finished work on the cross. Period, end of discussion. Beyond that, I did not go off the rails. By DEFINITION, it is impossible for a person to NOT manifest a difference over time when they've been born again. I did not and do not specify a specific criteria for judging any given person or circumstance, that's for God alone to know. In your zeal to convince everyone that we do not earn or deserve our salvation, you run into error and are likely to lull some into a false sense of security when they remain lost and spiritually dead. Do you think scripture tells us to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith for no reason? Or that in James it says that faith without works is dead? No, but as God says, His word will accomplish the purpose for which He sent it out. Part of that is conviction of sin which leads to repentance and salvation. For faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Anybody that "professes" faith in Christ and remains content to live their lives according to their own will and wisdom, continuing in their sin and rebellion against God with no conviction of their sin and battling said sin shows that they were never reborn and remain spiritually dead. Read Jesus's parable of the sower. This really isn't that difficult to understand. And don't be silly, of course we have nothing to prove to God. As a footnote, those struggling with security of their salvation need to simply rest in God's promise, as a child would their earthly father. Our faith and salvation comes from the finished work of Jesus Christ who bore our sin and shame on the cross having become a curse in our place. And Jesus IS the author and finisher of our faith and will see it to completion. So take it from their and allow God to work in and through you, knowing that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Part of the process of our sanctification comes through having our minds renewed through the reading of His word. After Christ's sacrifice on the cross, God's Word is His greatest gift to us. We neglect that and we will unnecessarily suffer and struggle in this life.

@chris2790 7 ай бұрын

KZfaq dropped or is hiding my response. To summarize: You've misconstrued what I said about what scripture teaches. I did not go off the rails. It is impossible for a person that's been born again to not show a change reflecting their new nature over the course of time. Whether it's obvious to any given person at a specific point in time or not.

@alarahillton1343 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Never heard him; this is good clip.

@amoruzz Жыл бұрын

Solid bible teaching. Used to listen to tbr radio in Texas everyday. 👍

@abingdonpresbyterianchurch4069 Жыл бұрын

The Savior who did it all is the Lord Jesus Christ. If your Jesus isn't the Lord Jesus, you have the wrong Jesus. The only Savior who saves is the Lord Jesus. Let's get back to Him.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen!!!! X1000

@BirdDogey1 Жыл бұрын

Put this along those who dedicate their lives to Christ. He doesn't need your life. Of what value is it to him? He gave his for you.

@nasticanasta 8 ай бұрын

Every morning...loved this Disciple of the Lord

@FathomMinistries Жыл бұрын

How wonderful! Believe in Jesus but pay no attention to how many times Jesus said you cannot be my disciple unless you follow him and his teaching. I love this guy but He's totally wrong about this. Just read John's gospel and mark how many times Jesus made it clear that He must be Lord of all. John MacArthur has it right in his book The Gospel According to Jesus. I love McGee, but he is flat wrong on this issue... according to Jesus Himself. He's bought into a system of theology that let's you ignore the very words of Jesus, the one who saves. You can't claim Jesus and ignore His teaching. Sorry!

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

You wrote "Believe in Jesus but pay no attention to how many times Jesus said you cannot be my disciple unless you follow him and his teaching" You just compared apples and oranges. If you don't know the difference between salvation (believe) and discipleship (following him), you have much to learn. Remember when Mr. McGee said "Oh how we need to get back to Him!" Does that sound like a man who is vague on the importance of following Christ? You are a Calvinist. Or are leaning that way. Calvinism is wrong. Free Grace is the true gospel.

@recruiter8323 Жыл бұрын

You’re both brothers in Christ. When you meet in heaven, how silly will this commenting be? BTW: Calvinists and Arminians have more in common than both think.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

I am in no way shape or form an Arminian. I follow "Free Grace". I have found it to be the theology that clings closest to what the Bible actually says. No implying, no reading between the lines, no out of context verses, no isogesis... and by the way, we are brothers, IF we are both saved. If someone is following a different gospel, and a different Jesus, they are NOT my brother at all.

@sashaalpatru8100 Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏻

@Playlist849236 Жыл бұрын

"Believe on the LORD Jesus Christ." Acknowledging Christ as Lord is making Christ Lord.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Please read the disclaimer in the description. Thank you!

@Playlist849236 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 This is something Arminians and some Calvinist don't understand. Making Christ your Lord isn't works salvation. It's a response from the regeneration working of the Holy Spirit in a person's life. It's proof you've been born again.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

It is when the act of "making Christ your Lord" is required for salvation.

@scott5654 Жыл бұрын

This is a misrepresentation. There may be people saying that Christians need to “make Jesus lord“ while others are saying that “Jesus is Lord”. You can’t just believe in keep living as if you don’t have a master, a king, a lord over you.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

He never taught that. You can't be saved by works is his point.

@criticalmass5402 Жыл бұрын

How utterly tragic that a teacher like this doesn't understand that believing in Christ & being saved is synonymous with acknowledging Him as Lord. It's an internal work of the Spirit that is in no way an 'addition' to the work of the cross, it IS the work of the cross.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

The concept of "making him Lord" = works based salvation. No one is denying that Christ is Lord.

@criticalmass5402 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 Wrong. A convert doesn't 'make' Christ Lord - Christ reveals Himself as Lord & the changed person receives Him as Lord . Salvation is a free gift not something you do for yourself or 'decide' for. There is no 'making him Lord'

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

You misunderstood. Please read the disclaimer in the description.

@Juno_Beach Жыл бұрын

HERESY DENIES LORDSHIP

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Have you made Jesus Lord over every part of your life?

@douglascrosby5100 Жыл бұрын

This underlining philosophy of make yourself worthy to be saved spits on the grace of God. Salvation is in Christ and we are never worthy to be saved and we cannot make ourselves worthy to be saved Even on our best day. Jesus Christ does all the saving and all the keeping by His grace. Saved by grace through faith in the finished work of the Saviour of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

You misunderstood. Please read the disclaimer in the description. Thanks!

@douglascrosby5100 Жыл бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 I think you need to read my input again cuz I'm agreeing with Dr. McGee. Lordship is to make yourself worthy to be saved. Not happening!!!

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Douglas. It’s been a long day. 😇

@JJHiller83 4 ай бұрын

Nice to put a face to a voice!! Amazing teacher!!

@petersanmiguel1164 Жыл бұрын

We confess Him to be “Lord” to be saved; Romans 10:9.

@johnvonlove2734 Жыл бұрын

@petersanmiguel1164 Жыл бұрын

@@johnvonlove2734 very good. Thank you!

@abhirai6124 Ай бұрын

Wow befitting reply, to the Lordship salvation people.

@ezsalvation3656 Ай бұрын

Even in his frail and advanced age, he still had a passion for the true gospel.

@SonoftheLivingGod7 3 ай бұрын

amen!

@dhurban 5 ай бұрын

A big AMEN! I love J. Vernon McGee.

@stevenbosworth4305 Жыл бұрын

the thief did say :"Jesus,Lord. remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom"

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true...and?

@silveredgrunion7196 Жыл бұрын

@EZsalvation I believe the commenter was referencing how in the video he said the thief didn't make him Lord. But the thief did call him Lord. Hi! We had alot of fun today talking about different things...but you know what's REALLY worth talking about? Jesus Christ. He's my Savior, and guess what, He is yours too...WOW! BUT it's not like going to a party and wearing the same outfit as everyone, but rather this is a joyous occasion of which we all celebrate the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Jesus is the King! Good morning

@Jeremiah17seven Жыл бұрын

Romans 14:9 KJV: For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. According to the verse above...Paul clearly believed in Lordship salvation...and so does the Holy Spirit.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

No! lordship salvation is a euphemistically named false doctrine, that teachers that you must turn from your sins or live, according to the law to be saved. Obviously, Jesus is Lord no one’s denying that. Lordship salvation is something else.

@Imsaved777 Ай бұрын

That’s exactly what Calvinism believes! Lordship Salvation.

@tmatheson54 7 ай бұрын

The hymn says it all. “At the cross.”. I often mention the fact of the two others with Jesus. The one thief was close to death but because he acknowledged Jesus right then and there. It was so simple. Shortly thereafter he died with Jesus. Saved! He didn’t live a life of works. We humans love to complicate things it seems.

@imashizno1 8 ай бұрын

I have a question to anyone willing to answer! Based of the small debate going on in the comments, I’m confused about sanctification and conforming to Christ. My current understanding is that as believers, we should conform to Jesus. This is not “working” towards anything, but simply trying to be more holy because we are following in Christ’s example. Is this correct?

@ezsalvation3656 8 ай бұрын

Yes. This is absolutely correct.

@ronneff5894 5 ай бұрын

J. Vernon McGee, like many people, did not understand what Lordship salvation is. Lordship salvation is not a new concept but has been promoted from day 1. What is clear to me is that those who reject lordship salvation has been taught a perverted view of it and are thus rejecting a false view of lordship.

@ezsalvation3656 5 ай бұрын

Tell us what it is Ron.

@ronneff5894 5 ай бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 Look at what Jesus said: "You are my friend IF you OBEY my commands." This does not mean that He will reject us if we mess up once because what we are also told is that "If we (believers) confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Lordship salvation is conforming yourself to the image of christ more and more as you go on in your christian life. It is putting away the world more and more as you live. It is making Jesus Lord of your life in all areas conforming every aspect of your life to Christ. It is not about being sinlessly perfect. It also does not mean that you aren't saved if everything about you isn't turned over to him immediately after you first confess christ. However, if a person is not striving to be like christ then they will be rejected when Jesus returns. Look at what Paul says: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who WALK not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." He is talking about how people are living their life..."walk". If you read Matthew 24 you will see that Jesus says - Jesus is saying this - that when he returns he is going to judge peopler for eternal life or eternal judgement based on what they DO. Also, James plainly tells us that a confession of faith is worthless and will not save if you don't have deeds to go with it.

@ezsalvation3656 5 ай бұрын

The ironic thing is you actually agree with me, but you misunderstood my point. Want proof? You wrote: "It also does not mean that you aren't saved if everything about you isn't turned over to him immediately after you first confess Christ." Exactly! I agree 100%. But that is what Lordship Salvation teaches. That is precisely why I reject it. It backloads works into salvation saying you're saved by faith, BUT if you are not 100% all about Jesus 24/7 everyday, and not practicing any sin, then you are a false convert. This is just wrong.

@ronneff5894 5 ай бұрын

@@ezsalvation3656 What you wrote is a common false idea people who reject Lordship salvation have about what Lordship salvation people believe, they don't believe this...including MacArthur. You sound like someone who is painting a caricature of Lordship people primarily based on either what you have been told about them or misunderstand about what they've said. They don't backload works onto salvation and none of them believe in any form of sinless perfection. Everyone I've watched and read all believe that believers will still sin but will repent and conform all aspects of their life to the image of Christ as they grow in maturity....sanctification. And just as James says, there will be works in the believers life that justifies your faith. Also, I've never heard anyone say that you have to be 100% about Christ 24/7. The idea is that BECAUSE you have the Holy Spirit you will change the way you think and act more and more as you mature...lest you fall away.

@mlandis001 Жыл бұрын

Repent and believe is what the apostles preached over and over again in Acts. It’s a false gospel to tell a person they can continue in their lifestyle of sin and be saved at the same time. This is the new idea that we should be calling out as false teaching.

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Sorry friend, but that's not at all what we are saying. You misunderstood. See, the word "Repent" has been wrongly re-defined and distorted by modern day pharisees. I don't know ANY true believer in Christ who teaches, or believes that we can "continue in a lifestyle of sin". That is simply not true. Quite the opposite. We willingly and gladly turn from sin after salvation, being motivated by gratitude and joy, not the fear of Hell.

@thomasjones5586 Жыл бұрын

What do you do about the Lord's conversations with the woman at the well, and the the rich young ruler?

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

There is no contradiction. The rich young ruler chose not to believe and the woman at the well not only believed, but testified about Jesus. She actually provides a good example for all of us. We hear the truth, believe it, and then share that truth with others.. (Come and see).

@MichaelSeethaler 6 ай бұрын

No clue what he’s going on about? Luke 6:46 (LSB) “Now why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? If some says they believe and continues in sin, they don’t believe. That’s no new gospel.

@ezsalvation3656 6 ай бұрын

So YOU have stopped sinning? Actually?

@killuafanboy3812 7 ай бұрын

Wow! I've only ever heard him on the radio until now.

@GaliscesGaming 6 ай бұрын

In his heart, the thief DID make Jesus Lord.

@ezsalvation3656 6 ай бұрын

You’re missing the point. Jesus is ALREADY Lord. Always has been. Always will be. The thief recognized this fact. The thief believed. The thief had no opportunity to live a Holy Life. Yet, through simple belief in Jesus, he was saved from Hell. He was “born again” the moment he believed.

@kimmillard9445 Жыл бұрын

The thief on the cross called Jesus "Lord," so Dr. Magee is immediately wrong right out of the gate. Nobody is advocating for a works salvation, but true saving faith automatically puts Jesus on the throne. There's no "I'll let you save me, but I'm still in control."

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

That is not what this is about. Please read the disclaimer in the description. Thanks!

@davidboehmer4359 8 ай бұрын

I agree. I am saved totally by faith in what Jesus did on the cross. But I want to say this. I was under so much conviction of sin that i wanted no more to do with sin. Yes I got on my knees and believed in my heart what Jesus did for me and I asked him to come into my life and take over. I confessed to him that I was a sinner in need of him to save me. Later on when I began to really think about what I had done. I decided to follow Jesus Unconditionally as my Lord and Savior and let him have full control of my life. At the time it seemed like the right thing to do. I don't regret doing what I did. This is almost 50 years ago I was 18. All I know is that the next morning when I woke up. I knew Jesus was real in my life. I was different and I didn't have to go back to the life i had been set free from. Unless I wanted to and believe me. I didn't.

@ezsalvation3656 8 ай бұрын

Ok. That's wonderful and all, but just to clarify, are you saying that you no longer commit sin? Edit: I'm quite sure this question will NEVER be answered.

@prayerforceone Жыл бұрын

How can you say “believe in the *Lord* Jesus Christ” if Jesus is not your Lord? What do you do with Romans 10:9?

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

We're talking about a false doctrine. Not whether Jesus is Lord or not. WE KNOW and acknowledge Jesus is Lord. This is precisely why "Lordship Salvation" is a tricky subject. Because when you deny this false doctrine, people think you're denying that Jesus is Lord. (SMH) Please read the disclaimer in the description! Thanks!

@wadeunderhile7977 Жыл бұрын

Salvation is easy because dying on the cross wasn't. Mercy and Grace

@ezsalvation3656 Жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@marlaroberts2087 Жыл бұрын

I really look forward to meeting dear dr. McGee!

@bloodmooncomix457 Жыл бұрын

REFORMED THEOLOGY: I remember this man from when I was in the third grade in the early 70s on radio KFAX California 🤔 Little did I realize that almost 50 years later God would use this ministry to (subconsciously) teach me His word, even back then! Who knew that after 2000 years plus after the cross that God Himself would send this man J.V.M. into my life to teach me of Him! 🙏😔✝️