Most people in modern culture think they are too "good" to go to Hell. That's one reason universal salvation has become an increasingly popular belief, even among Christians.
In addition, some Christians claim that repentance, sanctification, and discipleship are not a necessary part of salvation.
Genuine faith in Christ is nothing less than a life commitment.
In Luke 14:25-34, Jesus says "count the cost... those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples."
This doesn't mean God will ask us to give up everything. It means we must be willing to do whatever He asks of us (Matthew 19:29). He died for us so that we can live for Him (2 Corinthians 5:15).
There will always be people who think God's wonderful grace is a license to sin. That was a problem in the early church, and Paul addressed it in Romans 6:
"Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?"
(Romans 6:1-2)
If someone thinks they can come to the Lord without repentance and continue to live an ungodly lifestyle, refer them to 1 John 3:6. If they think they can repent but give up nothing for the Lord, refer them to 1 Corinthians 3:11-15.
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