Is it haughty and arrogant to proclaim oneself saved?

[Sower]

On 10/16/2022 at 8:02 PM, Not of the World said:

 

I do think that I understand the verse.  I think it's great to "boast" about what Jesus did for us but that's not the same as someone proclaiming to others that they are "saved".  

 

Proclaim;   announce officially or publicly.
Tell;   communicate information, facts, or news.    

I enjoy sharing the good news to strangers. I have my method, first talking about the troubled times leading up to how now as a believer in Jesus Christ God has taken care of our family. I state how I heard the gospel, believed and was saved, born again. I share how God loves them and wants everyone to be saved.

I have never heard anyone even suggest that telling others I am saved sounded haughty or bragging. This is a new one on me. Like saying I'm chose to get married, and now I'm married. Is that haughty and arrogant?

People who do not believe in telling others about the gospel
will find fault with those who do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Not of the World]

6 minutes ago, Sower said:

People who do not believe in telling others about the gospel...

I don't believe that I communicated anything of the sort my brother.  

[Not of the World]

9 minutes ago, Sower said:

Proclaim;   announce officially or publicly.
Tell;   communicate information, facts, or news.    

I enjoy sharing the good news to strangers. I have my method, first talking about the troubled times leading up to how now as a believer in Jesus Christ God has taken care of our family. I state how I heard the gospel, believed and was saved, born again. I share how God loves them and wants everyone to be saved.

I have never heard anyone even suggest that telling others I am saved sounded haughty or bragging. This is a new one on me. Like saying I'm chose to get married, and now I'm married. Is that haughty and arrogant?

People who do not believe in telling others about the gospel
will find fault with those who do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I do not go around telling strangers I'm saved

I know how hard it is to get out from under the catholic teachings, to find out the truth of God's word. I love all catholics as most of my relatives are still catholic. They have never learned the doctrines of the faith in God's word. I share with each one how I heard the word, a verse,  of a non catholic baptist and how that word entered my mind, the scripture was from Jesus who said; "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"    John 3:3

I do not know how I could share the gospel without sharing that I was saved, and they also need to be saved. No bragging, only the truth of the gospel.
Again, I am not ashamed of the gospel. (it saved me-"and the WORD was God!")

 

 

“That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. ”
Romans 10:9-10

 

 

 

I DO appreciate your feedback along with all of the other loving feedback that I have received.  I understand that some may dislike my perspective but I hope that they will not be angry with me because of it.  We're all going to have some minor differences of interpretation on some matters.  It's ok.  We can still be saved even if we don't fully understand every facet of existence, or so I believe.  After all, one doesn't have to be a Bible scholar to be saved, right? 

 

 

[Not of the World]

2 hours ago, Jayne said:

???????

What did I do?  I was not calling you stupid.  "It's not rocket science" is something I say all the time about salvation.  It's a phrase - not an accusation.

C'est la vie - as you will.

It sounds as if I misunderstood your message.  Please forgive me.  Thank you and God bless you.  

[Sower]

51 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

I don't believe that I communicated anything of the sort my brother.  

I appreciate and have enjoyed our discussions NotW,  and have no idea of your stand on sharing the gospel.  I remember the years it took me to be free from the years of teachings in the RCC, and only wanted to try to free you of any guilt the catholic church uses to keep members in line through their false dogma. It is good to seek answers, wise to hear counsel, and neat to share what nuggets you have acquired as a believer. It would be wrong for me too say other than what I believe.

Concerning sharing the gospel or attending an assembly of believers, church, I have come up against some here who do not believe it is necessary to share the good news or attend a church, and though the word says to do them,  they will let you know why they do not......

[Not of the World]

1 hour ago, Sower said:

I appreciate and have enjoyed our discussions NotW,  and have no idea of your stand on sharing the gospel.  I remember the years it took me to be free from the years of teachings in the RCC, and only wanted to try to free you of any guilt the catholic church uses to keep members in line through their false dogma. It is good to seek answers, wise to hear counsel, and neat to share what nuggets you have acquired as a believer. It would be wrong for me too say other than what I believe.

Concerning sharing the gospel or attending an assembly of believers, church, I have come up against some here who do not believe it is necessary to share the good news or attend a church, and though the word says to do them,  they will let you know why they do not......

Ok, thanks.  

I absolutely believe in sharing the word and I do so often.  I have absolutely no guilt whatsoever when it comes to the RCC.  They are "of the world" and are nobody to me.  If anyone should feel guilty it is they.   

 

 

[Michael37]

42 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

Ok, thanks.  

I absolutely believe in sharing the word and I do so often.  I have absolutely no guilt whatsoever when it comes to the RCC.  They are "of the world" and are nobody to me.  If anyone should feel guilty it is they. 

. . . And then there's Paul's thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet him, and keep him humble so that he wouldn't boast because of his visions and revelations of the Lord. 

2Co 12:6  For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.

2Co 12:7  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

[Not of the World]

11 minutes ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

To be birthed in the Spirit ,is the biggest “ Honour “ you can receive!

Romans 8:17...NIV

Life Through The Spirit.

 

Amazing thank you!!!

[Not of the World]

47 minutes ago, Michael37 said:

. . . And then there's Paul's thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet him, and keep him humble so that he wouldn't boast because of his visions and revelations of the Lord. 

2Co 12:6  For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.

2Co 12:7  And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

 

The Bible is full of awesome wisdom!

[AnOrangeCat]

I think it's fine, but it has to be done in the right spirit and in the right time and place. The glory for our salvation belongs to Jesus, so using it for self-glorifying or coming off as holier than thou would be doing it wrong. On the other hand I see nothing wrong with a Christian feeling assured in salvation, especially when it helps persuade the lost or reassure other believers.