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Based on the scripture I have come to the conclusion that we all must be baptized into Christ. We all must be immersed in his name (nature). So when you hear his Word preached, when you read his Word and you apply it in your life, you are being baptized continually. Let's not forget that John...

Below you will find a website and a selected quote that may offer some insight. It appears that Greek was the primary language, but plenty spoke Aramaic. There were several pockets of Hebrews in Asia Minor as the Bible notes (but you have to search diligently to find that out). That doesn't...

Hi Bill, and welcome to the forum! I too like reading about Church history and the early writers. I am currently reading Augustine's writings and about to read "Hear I Stand" (about Luther). I read it once but didn't finish it. Id like to hear who some of your favorites are and any history...

Folks, I have news for you: I am religious, I am in a Church and I am part of a cult. Take a moment to be shocked. Now before you ask for an explanation, analyze the true meaning of those words. My cult isn't dangerous to anyone but the devil and his children, by the way... Most of society...

Yep ... That's the meme I saw that from!

If the earth was flat then cats would've already pushed everything over the edge.

Sorry... I am not goi g to bother with overly philosophical questions that only stir up controversy. When you come up to the answers to your own questions get back to me.

I don't have a problem with the rendition you say is correct, because thats the way I understood the verse. I can stand on the doctrines of the Bible without wavering and still live in peace with those who don't .

Oh really? So if we reject Christ we can still be accepted?

I have not read the canons of dorts. I have read Calvin... His books. I have read Institutes of Christian Religion as well as several of his Bible Commentaries. As to the translator... I have no idea and sorry.... Don't really care. Reading folks like Calvin, Luther and the many early...

As usual, great post Richard! Christ's death indeed is enough to cover the sins of all men. It is also available to all men and women. Yet it will not be accepted by all.

Good catch! My error... In John 2 it says he made a scourge of small cord. This is where he chased moneychangers out of the temple. It never says he actually hit anyone but i believe he was swinging it at least... Why bother making it? Furthermore it doesn't say they were Pharisees... Just...

Fine Anthony... My original purpose of my post was to clear up what Calvin actually said vs. What Calvinism says. It is a peeve of mine when anyone is misrepresented and I believe John Calvin is misrepresented by what Calvinism has become. As for the teaching itself, I offered my opinion. In...

I read the article and I agree with you that it was good. One or two issues of small matter I didn't agree with at least partially. For instance... Man is totally depraved when compared to God. There are "good" people on the human level. Descent nice folks. But compared to God... No. Our...

Liberals certainly are big on tolerance or at least talk like they are. Conservatives get labeled as intolerant but I think that often is not the case. Its kind of funny in a sad way... Liberals seem tolerant of homosexuals, illegal aliens, Muslims and drug use, specifically marijuana. Yet...

Yes... This is in part what I was getting at! Great post all around! I will have a look at the myths link you posted. Its been a while since I looked at all this stuff so I will be anxious to read it so I don't fall into the same traps.

I will be more than happy to challenge you on that because you are not going to find TULIP, the 5 points or OSAS listed in his works. He did write about such things here and there but he didn't say, "Here are my 5 points". He wrote commentaries on books of the Bible where he went verse by...

I reject them. I do not agree with all of them so I reject them as a whole. I accept predestination because it is biblical but I reject its misuse. My main point is to clear John Calvin of Calvinism. The man had his faults, but don't blame the teacher for misuse of his teachings.

One of the key things that keeps me working two hard jobs is that I know who my real boss is. Its not the county school board at job one nor the retailer at job 2... God is my boss. I am worjing for him. I am a giver and he provides me with a job to be able to give. And he's generous! My job...

Late for the arguement again! Look, I just want to make some points and I'd like them to be acknowledged! I dislike false representation. John Calvin was not a Calvinist! I have read his work. Not all of it, but enough of it. If you blame me for not reading it all, then you read it all...