Jesus

October 12, 2024

Thinking about the time when a local drug lord is killed in the show Xavier: Renegade Angel, and just before he dies, he makes a profession of faith in an attempt to escape hell and go to heaven.

One thing to note is that among the major Christian denominations (Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant), this might only be possible in Protestant theology because of the Five Solas, which emphasize “by faith alone” and “by grace alone” (meaning salvation is not dependent on personal merit but solely on your faith and the grace of god). However, there is debate over what is included or necessary in “faith” and “grace.”

Interesting articles on this topic include the Sinner’s Prayer and the Lordship Salvation Controversy.