Why I Am Not Roman Catholic
Jesus is my only and complete Savior. Jesus is named "Jesus" because He alone saves me from my sins. He delivers me from my sins - not merely the consequences, but from sin itself. Salvation cannot be found in anyone else - there is no other name under heaven given among men by which I can be saved. True faith in Jesus excludes seeking salvation anywhere else. If I seek salvation in myself, in saints, or in any other source, I do not truly believe in Jesus as the only Savior, even if I boast of Him in words. My actions would deny Him because: Either/or choice: Either Jesus is not a complete Savior, OR when I truly receive Him I find all I need for salvation in Him. No partial salvation: I cannot split my trust between Jesus and something else - salvation is ALL in Christ or NOT at all. Complete sufficiency: In Christ I have "all the fullness" - Colossians 1:19-20; 2:10 Exclusive trust My comfort rests entirely on belonging to Jesus who "has fully paid for all...
