As a former pastor I try to listen accurately especially when people talk things like salvation. It frustrates me when Christian leaders use phrases like "500 people gave their lives to Jesus" or "115 people asked to meet Jesus tonight." What in the world from a Biblical perspective does that really mean? These words and phrases have become typical Christian jargon. It sounds good but underneath the surface clarification is needed. Just think about these words and phrases mentioned above when it comes to the New Testament. Can you find any verse in the gospels where Jesus preaches and then says at the conclusion "how many are ready to come for a make a decision for Me?" Did Jesus say "are you ready to meet me tonight?"
Here is a video in which you will hear these kinds of expressions used by two different pastors from two different mega-churches. The problem is the fact that it may lead to false professions of faith which result in false assurance.
Here is a video in which you will hear these kinds of expressions used by two different pastors from two different mega-churches. The problem is the fact that it may lead to false professions of faith which result in false assurance.
