My response on this question is NO.
Some neophyte convert might be confused about this issue, but ultimately if a professed believer is denying the deity of Jesus, and attempting to teach others that Jesus is not God, it's a good sign that he isn't saved whatsoever, and should be evangelized.
Some will insist that the label "Son of God" means Jesus was not God, but this is ludicrous.
How can someone deny an ESSENTIAL aspect of Jesus' person and work, and still be saved?
In this era of wishy-washy "don't be judgmental" mentality, is it required that Christians be wishy-washy on this issue?
When does ice cream cease to be ice cream? It has certain ingredients and characteristics...cream, sweetener, and it is cold. If I ask for ice cream, and my server brings me a warm, hard, smelly soup looking concoction, and says, this is ice cream, and I going to chow down on it? Of course not.
Those who deny the deity of Jesus are trying to pass their false god, who is not Jesus, off as Jesus. And, other dolts accuse those who address them harshly of being judgmental. Never mind the younger believer or seeker who is listening to the conversation and beginning to think that the heretic's argument holds water.
I am with St. Nicholas, who punched Arius (the father of Arianism) at the Council of Nicea for making such foolish claims. Professed believers who claim Jesus is not God should be addressed harshly.
And, I'm on record for saying I am strongly convicted they are not saved, despite their claims. If they were saved, they would not want to bring up obviously controversial topics to cause others doubts. They may fool others, but not me.
Beware, young believers and seekers. This site is full of Restorationist kooks and conspiracy theorists seeking to instill doubt concerning basic Christian teaching and practice. Find a good evangelical church and learn sound doctrine there.
By the way, I highly recommend Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ by Rob Bowman.
Also, avoid the Jehovah's Witnesses (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society) and some groups of Hebrew Roots/Messianic Jews/Torah Observers who deny the deity of Jesus (they should be avoided for many reasons, but the groups which deny the deity of Jesus are especially heretical).
Some neophyte convert might be confused about this issue, but ultimately if a professed believer is denying the deity of Jesus, and attempting to teach others that Jesus is not God, it's a good sign that he isn't saved whatsoever, and should be evangelized.
Some will insist that the label "Son of God" means Jesus was not God, but this is ludicrous.
How can someone deny an ESSENTIAL aspect of Jesus' person and work, and still be saved?
In this era of wishy-washy "don't be judgmental" mentality, is it required that Christians be wishy-washy on this issue?
When does ice cream cease to be ice cream? It has certain ingredients and characteristics...cream, sweetener, and it is cold. If I ask for ice cream, and my server brings me a warm, hard, smelly soup looking concoction, and says, this is ice cream, and I going to chow down on it? Of course not.
Those who deny the deity of Jesus are trying to pass their false god, who is not Jesus, off as Jesus. And, other dolts accuse those who address them harshly of being judgmental. Never mind the younger believer or seeker who is listening to the conversation and beginning to think that the heretic's argument holds water.
I am with St. Nicholas, who punched Arius (the father of Arianism) at the Council of Nicea for making such foolish claims. Professed believers who claim Jesus is not God should be addressed harshly.
And, I'm on record for saying I am strongly convicted they are not saved, despite their claims. If they were saved, they would not want to bring up obviously controversial topics to cause others doubts. They may fool others, but not me.
Beware, young believers and seekers. This site is full of Restorationist kooks and conspiracy theorists seeking to instill doubt concerning basic Christian teaching and practice. Find a good evangelical church and learn sound doctrine there.
By the way, I highly recommend Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ by Rob Bowman.
Also, avoid the Jehovah's Witnesses (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society) and some groups of Hebrew Roots/Messianic Jews/Torah Observers who deny the deity of Jesus (they should be avoided for many reasons, but the groups which deny the deity of Jesus are especially heretical).
