Editor, The Times:
Re: "Think on These Things: Spiritual revival needed" in Mar. 19 issue of the Times.
A Christian never loses freedom of choice. There are two baptisms discussed in the Bible. The first baptism is the water baptism of repentance for the remission of sins (Mark 1:4); the second baptism by Jesus (Matthew 3:11) is the baptism with the Holy Spirit for the power to witness (Acts 1:8). No mention is made in the Bible about "... an indelible mark ... made on our soul that will last for eternity." Christians are warned not to add or subtract from God's word (Deuteronomy 4:2) (Revelation 22: 18-19) but rather to be "... a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth," (2 Timothy 2:15).
Our final judgment is based only on our acceptance of the finished work of Christ on Calvary's cross. Feeding our needy neighbor is not a condition of salvation; it is evidence of salvation. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Happy Easter
Ursula Bond
Clearwater, B.C.