Why do people tell you to say a "sinners prayer" to get eternal life?

in christ •  7 years ago 

I am sure you have all seen a tract, or heard a preacher say it. "If you want to have eternal life, repeat these words after me" or "pray something like this" or "ask Jesus to forgive you for your sins" Where did this heresy come from? How many people think they have their "insurance" paid up because they said some words? Many religions around the world have "magic" words or mantra's, but Christianity is not one of them. You don't ask Jesus into your heart.. (maybe I should do a post just on this) or ask him to forgive you for your sins.. (Great for believers, but this does not give you eternal life either.) Jesus Christ gave one condition for eternal life over and over. Believe in him for it. Why do we have to make it more complicated?If you don't believe in him for it, it does not matter what you say, and if you do, then just thank him for what he just gave you and what he has done for you!

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