J. Vernon McGee on Lordship salvation heresy

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Please understand. Jesus IS Lord. No one is denying that. Please do not say that "if we're saved Jesus is Lord". We know that! We are not talking about that! In this clip JVM is talking about an increasingly common heretical false doctrine known as "Lordship Salvation". It should be called "Lifestyle Salvation", because that's what it teaches. It is taught by many modern pastors. PLEASE NOTE!!! "Lordship Salvation" is a euphemistically named false doctrine that emphasizes works for salvation. "Making Jesus Lord of your life" (as they say) actually equates to law keeping. Galatians 2:16 says "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." also remember Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

Quite a few people have a knee-jerk reaction and think that by denying “Lordship Salvation” we are denying the Lordship of Christ. WE DO NOT! We say clearly again -- JESUS IS LORD!! I will shout that from the rooftops til my last breath! But “Lordship Salvation” is a subtle works-based heresy that stresses works, law keeping, and turning from sin (one's lifestyle), for salvation. It has nothing to do with Jesus as Lord. It is BECAUSE he is my Lord that I defend his truth!! I hope you understand.

Ephesians 2:8-9
Galatians 2:16

"Lordship Salvation" is an insidious doctrine. Jesus is Lord, and because of that fact I will follow and defend His truth. And His truth is that works don't save you. Only HE does!! Amen!
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"Lordship Salvation" is a heretical false doctrine that teaches you have to "make Jesus lord of your life". This is a subtle, sneaky way to backload works into salvation. But salvation is by grace through faith in Christ ALONE! (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, John 3:16, Acts 16:31) Lord-shippers, as they are lovingly called around here, conflate the requirements for salvation with the expectations for discipleship and Christian living/growth. If the doctrine was called "Lordship Christianity" it would be better, provided it does not make works part of salvation!
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WE ACKNOWLEDGE JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT!!!!!! We will be true to HIM and HIS teachings... not man's teachings!!
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The GOSPEL!! Jesus is alive! Believe Him today to receive the gift of everlasting life! (John 3:16-18)
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So... let me state once again for the record that Jesus is Lord. We don't make him Lord. He IS Lord. He literally IS LORD. "Lordship Salvation" is not about that. It is a semantical heresy that says that "making Jesus Lord of your life" will earn you salvation. Of course this is rank heresy of the most egregious type. Just because it uses the terms "Lord" and "Jesus" doesn't make it doctrinally correct. Looking closer one sees quite clearly that "Lordship Salvation" teaches salvation BY WORKS. Why? Because it teaches that "making Jesus Lord of your life" = Doing lots of good things, or Bearing fruit, or doing good deeds, or living a holy life. All things that are wonderful, but not required (key word "required") for salvation. "Lordship Salvation" actually teaches "Lifestyle Salvation" because it teaches that one's lifestyle earns (or keeps) salvation. But it doesn't. For every Christian that is a well behaved person, I can show you two non-Christians who are just as decent and well-behaved, lifestyle-wise. Because our lifestyle doesn't save us. Our FAITH (BELIEF) in Christ saves us. Over 200 verses in the Bible teach that we must believe unto salvation.
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[theonewhomjesusloves]

The gospel is so simple even a small child can be saved!!
I was about 7 or 8 when I believed Jesus Christ was my savior.
I still got caught up in some really bad things but never stopped believing!
I’m almost 66 now and still believe. I pray that God will direct my steps to the ones who need Jesus! That I would step out in love and in truth with courage ❤ send me, Father❤

[ronjones]

I have listened to this amazing man for hours upon hours for decades. Today I discovered what he looked like! Thank you for putting this up!

[EMScott-levu]

My favorite J Veron: "Someone asked me if I wanted to speak in tongues; I replied I had enough problems holding this one."

[mattanderson]

Passed away in 1988 yet his ministry still reaches millions today.

[nestorotazu]

I can listen to this man for hours! His honesty and transparency is so much needed today. Thank you Lord for using him to bring the gospel to so many around the world, even after his dead many years ago.

[waderivers]

I am a sinner through and through but this man I have listened to hundreds of times. His teachings have greatly influenced my life. Jesus how much I thank you for the price you paid for me.

[jw]

To The Old Rugged Cross I cling😢😢
Having said that, we owe it to our LORD and Savior to live our salvation with gratitude, and yes, a (reverent) fear and trembling, for He who saved us is now living within us. That means try our darndest to live a holy life pleasing to Him. Not to earn what has been given freely to us, but to show gratitude and be useful to Him.

[GuyKirk]

I've rode the bible bus for many years listening to Mr. McGee. He's one of the reasons i gained much faith in Christ. Bless you Mr. McGee. I'll see you in the resurection.

[briancasey]

Listened to him for years on the radio driving my truck all over the country. 🙏

[ChildofGod]

This is the gospel that the lost needs to hear… not the prosperity gospel that celebrity preachers are preaching today

[Glaubermoledo]

He was, is and will always be enough! Jesus is the lord of salvation alone, and in Him, alone, we're saved by the gift of Grace! Hallelujah! Beautiful!

[DanielM-klbv]

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

[deltatrippers]

My mom would take me to Sunday School at Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles in the 50’s and early 60’s. After Sunday school we would walk up to the main auditorium to hear Dr. J. Vernon McGee preach. After I hit my teenage years I got into substance abuse and spent many years running and trying to hide from my Saviour. When I quit running I went straight to Dr. McGee’s sermons and Bible study’s. I had a lot of catching up to do! I thank God for giving me a mom who loved God as she did. And for taking her to that church with Dr McGee as it’s pastor.

[MgtowFreightTrain]

May the Lord bless and keep this wonderful man.

[nottocloseplease]

My past thousand fox hole prayers. Prayed with fear, never hurt no one, and I've only prayed for power once in my life. I love my brother and sister.

[wayneellis]

I love this man! Salt of the world! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

[MichaelKunz-mtoo]

As relevant today as it was when I listened to him as a high school age boy the mid-70's. Thank God that my salvation is dependent on His faithfulness and not mine.

[richierich]

So very very many nights over the last 32+ years working as a LEO out here in SoCal I listened to JVM. Thank you, sir.

[karenrollins]

When my husband was stationed in Colorado springs in 1979 every afternoon at 12:00 I listened to the bible bus I loved to listen to him speak the word

[JamesSmith-jqom]

A person who genuinely puts their faith in Christ is given the gift of repentance and therefore when you accept him as your savior he also becomes your Lord. You will have the desire instilled by the Holy Spirit to follow him.