Is My Mother Saved Or Not?

Q

My mother is currently going to an Episcopal church and is OK with women holding a man’s office, and does not believe that Jonah really got swallowed by a whale for three days. However, she does believe that the only way to heaven is by believing Jesus died for our sins. My husband says she is following false doctrine and does not follow the Jesus of our Bible and is not saved. I say it is not our place to question anyone’s salvation, that only God knows our heart. What do you say?

A

What I say is not the issue. The New Testament is clear in stating that the only condition for salvation is believing that Jesus died for our sins. John 3:16, John 6:28-29. John 6:40 and other references make this an indisputable fact.

If your mother has admitted that she’s a sinner in need of a savior and believes in her heart that Jesus died for her sins and rose from the dead, then she’s met the necessary requirements for salvation according to 1 Cor. 15:1-4.

1 Cor. 4:5 tells us only the Lord is qualified to determine this and Matt. 7:1-2 says we’re not to judge others by their actions unless we’re prepared to be judged by ours.