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Salvation Army
This category is for questions about The Salvation Army, a charitable organization founded in 1865 by William Booth.
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If you win salvation once, but then backslide in idol worship and loose your faith in god, you very well can loose your salvation.
This is a highly debated topic, but all evidence suggests that you can't. First off, to know if you can lose something you need to understand what that something is. Salvation is not earned by doing good works. To earn salvation through works you would have to be perfect, which we both know is impossible. Since God is merciful He decided to give us salvation as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9says, "For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith- and this not of yourselves, it is a gift from God- not by works, so that no one can boast." Now don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean everyone is saved, one has to accept the gift by truley believing that God is all powerful and that He sent His son to die for our sins; and then that son, Jesus Christ, rose from the dead. Romans 10:9 says "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." God does not decide that this person will be saved but that person won't, He lets us choose for oursleves; though He does know what we will choose. Now that we have established what salvation is and how it is obtained, I'll tell you why it is not possible to lose your salvation. As I said, salvation is a gift, and if God gives it to you, it's yours forever. It's not like some person can take something that God himself gave you, and considering God loves you enough to die for you (John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life.") it is obvious that He won't do something like taking back a gift, which by definition is yours to keep. I have one more reason that I believe this. Everyone has hard times in their life when they begin to question the order of things, question the existence, question their reason to live. The absolute worst moment of my life was that one night a couple years ago that I remember so clearly.... I was angry at God and I didn't know what to do. I did not question His existence, I've seen how He affects things just as I see how leaves blow in the breeze, and I knew that He was real. I did not for a second question His existence, but that night I did question what I had previously come to believe about Him. I wondered if maybe He wasn't really good; I mean, if He's God then He decides what is right and what is wrong, so whose to say that He doesn't mess with us and break His own rules (I no longer believe this, and hopefully you'll see why in a moment). I was in a bad spot: I believed in God, but, though it pains me beyond belief to say it, I hated Him. I knew I didn't want to follow Satan, so I was really stuck. I decided that I no longer wanted to be a Christian, and I thought I may be able to undo that the same way I became a Christian. I decided to say, out loud and with my whole heart and soul in it, that I denounced God as my Saviour and Lord. Now, everything I've told you up to here can be debated, but what I'm about to tell you is something many of you won't believe, but you can't tell me it never happened, because I experienced it myself. I opened my mouth to denounce God verbaly, but I couldn't. You're probably thinking I mean that metaphorically, that I couldn't find the willpower; you're wrong. I was physically incapable of saying it! I tried to say, "God, you are no longer my God or Savior; I denounce my faith and refuse to follow you." But I couldn't say it. I couldn't verbally speak any of it. I could talk fine and everything, I had seconds before and I did seconds afterwards, but I was physically incapable of denouncing my faith. It is for this reason that I am confident in our salvation's permanance. I won't go into what happened after that, but I came back to God. You may be physically capable of saying, "that's not true," but the words have no meaning, because I know that they are. You might claim that it was all in my head, and that God isn't even real; but I have personally seen Him. Yes, I have literally seen Him, I have litterally felt His touch, and I have heard His voice (well, considering the way it reverberated through my entire body but no where else, feel may be a better description). If I told you that someone you have seen, touched, heard in a very physical way, someone you've loved more and differently than a family member, friend, or lover, would you believe me? In the same way you absolutly cannot tell me that God is not real, or that this did not happen. If you have any questions or there is something you're unclear on, feel free to send me a message.
What was William booth's impact on the Salvation army?
First off, William Booth didn't "make" The Salvation Army. This organization was raised up by God himself. This may sound a little arrogant but it's the truth. William, being a Methodist minister, was burdened by all the depravity and degredation in London, England. He was further burdened by the fact that the mainstream church of his day didn't do much to help these "castoffs" of society. So after much prayer and seeking God's will he, along with his wife Catherine, and with help from, of course, God, they founded the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is a "movement" forged by the Holy Spirit, and commissioned by God to preach the gospel in Jesus name and to help humankind without discrimination
What are the order of rank in Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army has ranks for it's Officers similar to the military.
Upon completion of a two year residential training course and ordination as an officer a cadet becomes a Lieutenant. At five years of service they become a Captain. At 15 years of service they become a Major. The additional ranks are then, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel however these ranks are normally linked to an higher appointment or task. The officer in charge of a territory {usually based on a country} is usually a Commissioner. There is only one General who works from International Headquarters in London.
Before we answer this question we first must understand how a person GETS saved.
Our salvation is based on Jesu Christ exclusively. When Adam sinned against God in the garden, he became cut off from God. God is holy and cannot dwell in persons who are in sin. The scripture says "as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, so death passed upon all men in that all have sinned. Romans 3:23 says "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God"
As God is forgiving ans merciful he also is wrathful and judges sin and sinners. The sin issue had to be dealt with as we are all born separated from God. God gave his only begotton son, the Lord Jesus Christ who willingly offered himself and died for you and me on the cross to pay the penalty of death for our sins "But God commended his love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us" "That he by the grace of God tasted death for every man" Romans 6;23 "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ out Lord.
When a sinner truly believes in his heart that Jesus Christ died on the cross in his place and that God raised him from the dead the third day God saves a person by believing this message. 1 Corinthians 15:1-7
God counts a sinner rightous and clean from all sin when he BELIEVES in his heart the Gospel see John 3:16 Jonh 11:24, Acts 15-16, Romans 4:5, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 1:12-13 and 2:8-9 In Romans 10 8-14 Paul describes how that this faith in the heart is indicated by calling or confessing Christ with the mouth see Romans 10:14
How many people work for the salvation army?
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There is not a limit or a number of how many volunteers there are in the Salvation Army.
It is estimated that one of four people in Australia do some kind of volunteering. They choose to spend there time helping people and there community for nothing but the warm good feeling inside that makes you happy because you know that you have done something great. They have a gift of free will to do what helps everyone.
A special thanks to the salvos.
How does salvation army get there money?
From the end of Thanksgiving to Christamas, bellringers work to cover the operations costs for the organization. The funds raised by those kettles provide an allowance of each Salvation Army and that is why they are so important to the organization during the Christmas season.
When did the Salvation Army start in the US?
Not a specific place, the founder; William Booth, saw injured war troops and that inspired him to make the charity.
Why do the Salvation Army help the poor?
The Salvation Army helps the poor because they believe that it is the right thing to do. Their ultimate goal is to save souls and helping people is a way to deliver their message of salvation.
Where did the Salvation Army collection kettle originate?
From the Salvation Army's website:
In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. He only had one major hurdle to overcome -- funding the project.
Where would the money come from, he wondered. He lay awake nights, worrying, thinking, praying about how he could find the funds to fulfill his commitment of feeding 1,000 of the city's poorest individuals on Christmas Day. As he pondered the issue, his thoughts drifted back to his sailor days in Liverpool, England. He remembered how at Stage Landing, where the boats came in, there was a large, iron kettle called "Simpson's Pot" into which passers-by tossed a coin or two to help the poor.
The next day Captain McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read, "Keep the Pot Boiling." He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at Christmas.
Six years later, the kettle idea spread from the west coast to the Boston area. That year, the combined effort nationwide resulted in 150,000 Christmas dinners for the needy. In 1901, kettle contributions in New York City provided funds for the first mammoth sit-down dinner in Madison Square Garden, a custom that continued for many years. Today in the U.S., The Salvation Army assists more than four-and-a-half million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods.
Captain McFee's kettle idea launched a tradition that has spread not only throughout the United States, but all across the world. Kettles are now used in such distant lands as Korea, Japan, Chile and many European countries. Everywhere, public contributions to Salvation Army kettles enable the organization to continue its year-round efforts at helping those who would otherwise be forgotten.
What year did the salvation army start in the US?
William Booth started it in 1865 (although it wasn't called "Salvation Army" until about 1880.
Founder of the salvation army?
General William Booth, originally a Methodist minister, who founded the Salvation Army in l865 in England. Booth"s original gainful occupation was- of all things, A Pawnbroker! From three Gold Balls to Blood and Fire.
Where can one donate items to the Salvation Army?
You can get a group of people to raise some money to help the underprivlaged people in our country. What you can do is go to the salvation army, and give your donation, or put it in the money bucket that you may see at the mall. Either way, just remember what go are doing for someone!
Why does the salvation army do what they do?
The Salvation Army though a Christian denomination (not a cult) does appear to some as one due, to the military titles and military structure it holds to.
This is culturally taboo recently considering militia groups etc, but essentially it has one leader like the Catholic Church, Anglican church etc. It also has a council that elects that leader like the Council of Cardinals in the Catholic Church, Anglican Church etc.
So it does appear to be a cult due to the culture wars of late.
During the 1800's when it was founded it caused the numbers of adherents and soldiers of the Salvation Army to explode due to its ease to understand, it clear lines of authority, its global evangelical mission and especially resonated within the culture of the UK.
What business type is the salvation army?
The Salvation Army is a church organization that is in over 120 countries in the world. There is not one person who owns the Salvation Army, but there are individuals who run each location and pay for the bills at that specific location. There is also one person who is in charge of the entire Salvation Army, and that is currently General Linda Bond.
What does the Salvation Army do?
The Salvation Army runs a Christian charity. They bring aid and help to those in need, whether this be due to poverty, unemployment or other issues. They bring help and hope. They are there to help in times of crisis. The Salvation Army has people in many, many nations around the world, and because of this, their people can help when natural or manmade disasters hit, even though it takes days or even weeks for other agencies to get in.
For example, when the cyclone hit Myanmar, being a closed country, no international aid could get in for some time. But because the Salvation Army had its own citizens within that country, they were able to get aid to the victims immediately.
When the devastating bushfires hit Victoria, the Salvation Army was the first organisation in there, helping the victims in practical ways immediately, providing shelter and basic necessities. Their fundraising provided financial aid immediately, whereas the victims need to wait weeks and even months for the funds from the Red Cross. Similarly, when the earthquakes hit Japan and Christchurch in New Zealand, the Salvation Army was there from the start. They sent in teams from other countries, working tirelessly around the clock, behind the scenes, to distribute money and goods to the most needy and all those who had lost possessions.
N.B. - The answerer of this question is not affiliated with the Salvation Army in any way, but is merely writing straightforward truths and statistics.
How much has the salvation army raised this year?
About a billion bucks including the Christmas fundraiser.
What movement fostered the belief that salvation did not depend on membership in a single church?
The American Restoration Movement fostered the belief that salvation did not depend on membership in a single church. This is the period between 1790 and 1870 in which Christians believed in rebuilding the church from within regardless of specific denominations.
How do the salvation army raise money?
People that are in need..
Not! People in need see very little of that money. In most areas more than 80% of the money you give, is being used to maintain and advance The Salvation Army's denomination of Salvationism.
Why does the salvation army not take the sacrement?
The Quakers do not celebrate the sacraments outwardly but they do celebrate them inwardly; they want to worship everything with God and don't want the sacraments to be a distraction. The Salvation Army does not do this because they do not feel outward observances are not necessary.
