Filipino:
"So ngayon kau nalang ang maliligtas kau ng mga member nyo ganun? Lahat ng Adventist na nakarinig sa inyo na hindi naniwala sa inyo hindi na ligtas?"
English:
"So now, are you the only ones who will be saved, you and your members? Does that mean all Adventists who have heard you but haven't believed in you are no longer saved?"
Many Seventh-day Adventists may also have similar thoughts regarding the ministry of the Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines. Therefore, it is important to address and clarify the misrepresentations in these statements made by Sister Naomi Janerol.
#1.) So now, are you the only ones who will be saved, you and your members?
Answer:
The Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines does not claim that only we will be saved. It is not the objective of the Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines ministry to boast that we alone proclaim the truth worldwide and that we alone are the children of God, thus prompting those leaving the Seventh-day Adventist church to join us.
The Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines is not a religion or church, but rather an association or fellowship of former SDA members whose sole purpose is to further understand the gospel of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. It was established on September 12, 2019. FAFP prioritizes former SDAs who have long left the SDA church but have yet to find a born-again Christian church to join for the growth of their faith in the Lord Jesus and nurturing. FAFP provides them with guidance on which Christ-centered Christian Church they can attend near their location. For transitioning SDAs who have not yet decided to leave the SDA church, FAFP also helps them understand the basic doctrines of Christianity through our weekly Bible study. Of course, FAFP first ensures that they understand the gospel of salvation and clarify its difference from the false gospel taught to them by the SDA church. After they understand the doctrine of salvation and some beliefs of historic Christianity, we recommend to them which gospel-oriented Christian church they can join near their location.
In simpler terms, the goal of the FAFP ministry is for every SDA member leaving the SDA church to first understand and have clarity on the biblical doctrine of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. We also provide clarity to FAFP members on the true meaning of Sola Scriptura compared to the weak understanding of the authority of Scriptures in the SDA church. Therefore, it is wrong for anyone to think that FAFP teaches that only we will be saved by the Lord. Instead, we strive to invite SDA church members to be open-minded and have the opportunity to understand the gospel of salvation that we experienced as former members of the Seventh-day Adventist church. We do not want to monopolize the blessings of salvation, so we continue to share it with others. Therefore, it is not true that we promote that we monopolized the gift of salvation.
#1.) So now, are you the only ones who will be saved, you and your members?
Answer:
The Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines does not claim that only we will be saved. It is not the objective of the Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines ministry to boast that we alone proclaim the truth worldwide and that we alone are the children of God, thus prompting those leaving the Seventh-day Adventist church to join us.
The Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines is not a religion or church, but rather an association or fellowship of former SDA members whose sole purpose is to further understand the gospel of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. It was established on September 12, 2019. FAFP prioritizes former SDAs who have long left the SDA church but have yet to find a born-again Christian church to join for the growth of their faith in the Lord Jesus and nurturing. FAFP provides them with guidance on which Christ-centered Christian Church they can attend near their location. For transitioning SDAs who have not yet decided to leave the SDA church, FAFP also helps them understand the basic doctrines of Christianity through our weekly Bible study. Of course, FAFP first ensures that they understand the gospel of salvation and clarify its difference from the false gospel taught to them by the SDA church. After they understand the doctrine of salvation and some beliefs of historic Christianity, we recommend to them which gospel-oriented Christian church they can join near their location.
In simpler terms, the goal of the FAFP ministry is for every SDA member leaving the SDA church to first understand and have clarity on the biblical doctrine of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. We also provide clarity to FAFP members on the true meaning of Sola Scriptura compared to the weak understanding of the authority of Scriptures in the SDA church. Therefore, it is wrong for anyone to think that FAFP teaches that only we will be saved by the Lord. Instead, we strive to invite SDA church members to be open-minded and have the opportunity to understand the gospel of salvation that we experienced as former members of the Seventh-day Adventist church. We do not want to monopolize the blessings of salvation, so we continue to share it with others. Therefore, it is not true that we promote that we monopolized the gift of salvation.
#2.) Does that mean all Adventists who have heard you but haven't believed in you are no longer saved?"
Answer:
The FAFP has no right to ever say that those who do not believe or listen to our preaching will not be saved. This is solely the prerogative of God because only He knows and understands who they are.
The FAFP has no right to ever say that those who do not believe or listen to our preaching will not be saved. This is solely the prerogative of God because only He knows and understands who they are.
2 Timothy 2:19 (NLT)
19 But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.”
The sole mission of FAFP is to preach the good news of salvation to all SDAs, including those who have left, are considering leaving, and even those still within the SDA church with no plans of leaving. We consider it our duty, akin to a debt, to ensure that those who have left the SDA church, as well as our loved ones and friends who remain, come to know salvation through God's grace, solely through faith in Jesus, apart from the Law of Moses, from beginning to end.
Romans 1:14-17 (NLT) 14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike. 15 So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News. 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life."
The sole task of FAFP is to continue sowing the seeds of the gospel among SDAs and leave the fruition of our efforts to the Lord, just like the apostles did in the past.
1 Corinthians 3:5-9 (NLT) 5 After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. 6 I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. 7 It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. 8 The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. 9 For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.
I hope and pray that Sister Naomi Janerol has now understood the purpose and mission of FAFP: The gospel of salvation by the grace of God alone, through faith in Christ alone from beginning to end, is solely by grace and separate from obedience to the Law of Moses, including the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath, dietary restrictions such as pork, and others. I also appeal to FAFP members to include Sister Naomi Janerol and her family in our prayers, that they may also find salvation through the grace of God.
For our Seventh-day Adventist friends who still want to learn more about the doctrine of salvation, you can contact us through the following information:
Email: formeradventist.ph@gmail.com
Facebook Group #1: Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines
Facebook Group #2: FAFP Community Group Chat
Website: .www.formeradventistph.blogspot.com
To support this ministry:
Gcash# 09695143944
For our Seventh-day Adventist friends who still want to learn more about the doctrine of salvation, you can contact us through the following information:
Email: formeradventist.ph@gmail.com
Facebook Group #1: Former Adventist Fellowship Philippines
Facebook Group #2: FAFP Community Group Chat
Website: .www.formeradventistph.blogspot.com
To support this ministry:
Gcash# 09695143944
BPI Bank Cainta Branch
Ronald V. Obidos
Savings Acct# 3259 0224 19
No comments:
Post a Comment