without getting slammed for it? :)

Jesus is the final judge, as we Christians believe. Being a follower of Jesus and acepting him as your personal Lord and Savior may not been enough. One has to take up their cross and follow Jesus.

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So maybe Dean was trying to say that being saved is a decision that Jesus makes, and not himself. Many feel that they are saved, but in reality they may not be saved if they do not follow exactly as Jesus taught and pick up their own crosses and follow Jesus.

Many different versions of Christianity believe many things. TV Evangelists make it worse. All of a sudden Jesus becomes more of a Genie that grants wishes if you pray to him. You get love, money, luck, happiness, etc. Sort of like that Internet Mystic that sent me email, it is kind of like a scam to get our money. Sure send me a donation, pray my prayer, and your wishes will be granted. I will teach you how to make Jesus work for you. Instead of the other way around, the way it should be, I working for Jesus.