Baptism has no effect on salvaton except as an outward sign of that salvation, thus an infant who was 'baptized' should be really baptized if he does become a believer.(1Pet.3:21)
even so come Lord Jesus
Hey!We hardly see each other anymore :>)
I think that was the point..you and I know that there are "Social churches" and there are Churches that have "Social" members..
I think that was the point of Uriels observation..
There have always been men that go to the altar because it is expected of them,"everyone "does it..or it is a "family tradition"
Do men lie...yep all the time...that is nothing new Matthew 7:21Not every one 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. 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 7:23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
So it is up to the Pastor to have wisdom and discernment,to know the truth from the lie.. (where the fruit inspection comes in)
But I am sure more than one rotten apple has slipped by!