Conversion
Acts 10:25-35
Pastor Keith Schadel
If I was born in a different culture what would my faith system be?
The short answer is: I'm not sure, it depends on where you were born.
Cultural Determinism (Sociology Term) - You will be what your culture is.
Canned Octopus (funny thing Keith bought for fishing, that appeared in the sermon)
We have freedom of choice.
From the Scripture:
Cornelius was raised in a religious culture that was Polytheistic. In this scripture he was responding to God in the best way he knew how. Peter presents Cornelius the story of the Gospel. He heard, believed, and was baptized.
You are born into a culture that is not of God, no matter where you are born. No one is born connected to God, all are separated from God. We have to be born again in order to see the culture of the Spirit.
There is enough evidence of God, that everyone is responsible for their response to that evidence.
Salvation comes from your acceptance of Jesus.
Cornelius responded to God the best way he knew how. So do Buddhists, Hindus, Native Americans, and all other religions.
God prepares their hearts to hear the Gospel.
Then they have a choice to receive or reject the Gospel.
Christianity is the only religion that says we NEED a savior.
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