In a remarkable encounter, Pastor Gino Jennings engaged with a man who challenged his biblical teachings on salvation during a church service.

The man presented unconventional beliefs, arguing that the Bible offers multiple paths to salvation, and not everyone could be saved in the same way. This sparked an intense yet insightful debate that captivated the audience.

The man suggested that salvation varied across different groups in the Bible. He claimed that while Israel was saved through one method, others would achieve salvation through entirely different means. Jennings, a seasoned theologian, countered this by emphasizing that salvation, as outlined in scripture, is universal and available to everyone through Jesus Christ.

Using Romans 1:16, he pointed out that the gospel is “the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Jennings also referenced Luke 24:47, which states that repentance and the remission of sins should be preached in Jesus’ name among all nations. These verses underscore that salvation is not confined to any one group but is offered universally.

The challenger then argued that the command to be “born again,” as taught by Jesus, applied only to Israelites. He contended that Gentiles, being created in the body of Christ, did not need to be born again. He further differentiated between “being born again” and “being created,” assigning each concept to different groups.

Jennings addressed this claim by reiterating that Jesus’ message was for all humanity, regardless of ethnicity. He explained that both Jews and Gentiles must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. Jennings clarified that “creation” and “being born again” both refer to spiritual renewal, a necessity for all who seek salvation.

The discussion reached its peak when the man asked how one becomes a member of the body of Christ. Referring to 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, he argued that belief in the gospel—Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection—was sufficient for salvation.

Jennings delved into the passage and highlighted that salvation involves more than belief; it requires obedience to the full gospel message. He pointed out that while 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 summarizes the foundation of the gospel, it does not provide the full process for entering the body of Christ.

To clarify, Jennings turned to Luke 24:47, where Jesus instructed the apostles to preach repentance and the remission of sins in His name. He noted that this message was fulfilled in Acts 2:38, where Peter instructed people to repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name, and receive the Holy Spirit. Jennings emphasized that this is the biblical way to be “born again” and enter the body of Christ, a teaching consistent with the apostles’ practice.

Through scripture-based reasoning, Jennings demonstrated that salvation is a universal invitation through Jesus Christ, and the process of being “born again” applies equally to all. This memorable debate showcased Jennings’ theological expertise and ability to defend biblical doctrine with clarity and conviction, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of salvation and biblical truth.