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In any sense.

?? The thing is, I asked a couple of very particular questions . . . which you appear to be set on avoiding.

You bless me so!

No need to apologize! I'll write more later . . . when I can take more time. Love in Christ, Mark

This passage changed my life! :D

Hi Kidron, Thank you for your detailed answer! :D I think we are very much on the same page. You may be interested in taking a look here: http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/15723-mind-of-the-spirit-mind-of-the-flesh/ Love in Christ, Mark

I am interested in what the primary significance is to you. But when I have some more time, I'll point in more of a particular direction. :D So . . . if you are uncircumcised . . . you are not abiding in Christ?

I'm sorry, but it's difficult for me to see what relation your comments have to my post . . .

Nice dodge! You neglected to answer my questions.

Yes, it is very sad! And these are, as it were, innoculated against the Gospel, thinking they are already OK.

You keep saying a gospel that has no power to change men. These are your words - never my words. Again - why do you think/say that because I recognize that Salvation - regeneration - is immediate and permanent, that this Gospel does not change people??? That's exactly what God does is change...

Colossians 2:13-14 NKJV (13) And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, (14) having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken...

Hi HollyRock, This answers your question, does it not? If someone has no real relationship with God, then they cannot love Him, can they? And then lacking relationship, they continue in their sin as all the lost do. Love in Christ, Mark

Dude!

1 John 4:17-18 ESV (17) By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. (18) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been...

Ephesians 4:29-30 ESV (29) Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Don't let...

Hi Strat, Maybe you need to shut off the TV, and find a new church? For me, this is a way of life. I've searched out those Bible teachers who teach these truths. And I've joined myself to a church that believes, teaches, and practices this. I teach this myself at every opportunity. Though...

Do you not claim that the person not walking in the power of Spirit does not have salvation? And do you not also claim that the person who is sinning is not walking in the power of the Spirit? If I have misunderstood you, please tell me. Love in Christ, Mark

I believe "Episkopos" is claiming that salvation comes only when you are doing the works of righteousness. Not that you are saved by grace alone through faith in Christ alone, but only with the works included. No works = no salvation. Of course, what he means is "no visible works=no...

Hi Kidron, When you say, "We like the way it feels," are you saying that you . . . the new man that God made . . . enjoys sin? Are you identifying with your old carnal nature? Do you believe we have been re-created with a new nature? Love in Christ, Mark