When I speak to people in villages, most of them think that we are saved by good works. They know that Jesus died for sin, but they think they are saved by obeying God's laws. They talk about going to church and tithing, and they hope that this will be enough to escape judgment. Many elders also say and preach this. I don't meet many people with assurance or joy.
The Bible teaches that we are saved by God's grace as a free gift through faith in Christ (e.g. Eph 2:9-10). All Christians will do good works, but these works do not save us.
I am very concerned that many people in villages do not know the true Gospel. Maybe many people are not saved. Maybe many elders are not saved.
• Is the Gospel of God's grace clear at Talua? Are we teaching it well?
• How can we help pastors and elders preach the true Gospel throughout Vanuatu?
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