Recent content by Bruce Atkinson

Seeing that all your scriptural references are from the 4 Gospels, the natural response is that works are first required to 'earn' salvation, then faith. But that applied to Israel only, and only in the old testament. Now take a look at Hebrews 11, especially verse 6: Heb 11: 6 But without...

Given the endless repetition of 'enduring to the end' = salvation, I feel compelled to explain a number of details that are 'conveniently' omitted by the 'broken record' people - In particular, Jesus is explaining the coming 7 year tribulation to the 12 disciples. It applies to all Israel...

Getting to the original intent of this thread... Old Testament prophecy was HAD to be fulfilled as part of the indisputable proof that Jesus WAS the promised Messiah - But Israel simply refused to believe it - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin...

As Ronald Nolette said above, we are instantly changed the moment we get saved. It's the difference between 'head knowledge' and 'heart knowledge'. Romans 10:9-10 clearly states this: Romans 10:9-10 (KJV) 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine...

Remember that God the Son, Jesus, SPOKE everything into creation in Genesis 1:1. Obviously, He knows how many people have been saved up to this moment in time and likely knows how many will be saved before the rapture takes us out of here. So, how can anyone doubt that Jesus will simply SPEAK...

There you go, again, taking scripture out of context. That seems to be a 'way of life' for Catholics, in my opinion. Ezekel 36:22-28 (KJV) 22 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which...

Sin is sin and comes in all sizes and shapes. So the Pope wants' to make stealing a candy bar at the store not as bad as a smash and grab of millions of dollars of jewelry? Perhaps the Pope is siding with the Mayor of San Francisco that stated any theft of less than $950 (I don't recall the...

So much reverence and obedience to the 'traditions' of the Catholic Church brings to mind a couple of verses. Here's what Jesus had to say about traditions and doctrines of men: Matthew 15:1-9 (KJV) 1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy...

Nice try at claiming the Beatitudes applies specifically to Mary! Jesus was speaking to the crowd and speaks of those who believe in Him. They will see God. Mary may or may not have been one of those in the crowd. There is no biblical support for your claim. And the vow of perpetual...

Apparently, Catholics have difficulty discerning where one thought ends and another begins. Simple English grammar rules are followed in the Bible. A period ends a sentence. Whether one calls it the 1st commandment or the 2nd, the overall thought is the same. Bowing down to them - and yes...

Here we go again! The same verses over and over taken completely out of context to foolishly 'prove' a falsehood that is not in the Bible. Yesterday in the now-closed 'perpetual virginity' thread that got closed due to countless lengthy diatribes, I clearly pointed out that claiming Mary as...

Read the first 2 commandments carefully - Exodus 20:3-4 (KJV) 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: The...

While reading Ronald Nolettes' post, I couldn't help but think of my prior post regarding the use of 'until' and more so, Psalm 110 - Psalm 110:1-7 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD shall send...

I find it interesting your implication that because Jesus was without sin (after all, He WAS 100% God and 100% human) therefore the same Godly attribute is magically extended to Mary. Good try, but not possible. And no, God did NOT spare Mary from the 'original sin' of eating the fruit of the...

It would seem you've forgotten my prior posts in the 'Biblical Mary' thread regarding taking scripture out of context and misapplying it. Once again, trying to include Mary in Revelation 12 and Hebrews 4 is completely out of the context of the passages. Here's the corresponding excerpts from...