It was about an hour before the end of the day and I stopped two young men as they were walking. They were 22 years old, and on their way to the bar to have a few drinks. I asked them why the celebrated Christmas. Our conversation slowly began to take shape, and I began to ask them questions about Jesus, heaven, hell, their life's purpose, After establishing some trust and openess, I asked one of the young men whose named was Gustavo if he died today what would happen to him. He thought for a few seconds and said that he would without a doubt go to hell. I asked him why he thought that. His response was chilling. "Because I have not been baptized yet." I related ot him quickly, as growing up in the Lutheran church this is what I was taught. I then shared the Gospel to him. It was the first time he had ever heard in his life that His salvation rested in faith in Christ, not in a church tradition. I shared an illustration with him of a dirty car. Believing that baptism saves you is kind of like believing that taking your car to the car wash once will keep it clean forever. i am always amazed at hoe the man made doctrines held in many churches are keeping people from receiving the grace offered in Christ. Pray for Eduardo, and that he would look to Christ for salvation, not a tradition.
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