We are having some amazing discussions in our 10:24 groups. We are currently reading through the book of Acts. I enjoy seeing our high school students talking about what they are learning, what they feel God is teaching them, and the questions they have about what they are reading.
This past Wednesday we got on the subject of whether or not there is a difference between a Christian and a born again Christian, which lead into discussion about salvation. Someone mentioned the salvation prayer, and I tweaked one of my students when I made the statement "I don't think you have to say the 'prayer' to be saved." I wonder if we have made salvation too complicated, or placed the emphasis on the wrong thing - a prayer, instead of belief. Jesus tells us that whoever believes in the Son will have eternal life (John 3:16). Paul, when asked what a person must do to be saved said, "believe in the Lord Jesus..." (Acts 16:31). The "salvation prayer" is the way we communicate to God and tell Him what we believe, but we are only communicating to Him what has already taken place.
10:24 group is my favorite part of the week. I really look forward to the discussions we have, and seeing the high school students grow in their faith.
Friday, November 5, 2010
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