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No. That's not what you are doing. You are trying to diminish Paul's writings, though they are just as much inspired Scripture as the rest. First you asserted a conflict between Paul and Jesus where no such conflict exists: Then you assert that we should not consider Paul's words to be as...

To say that one part of the Bible is held to a higher regard is to say other parts are to be regarded less. And that de-values God's Word. So in saying you "hold Jesus' words to a higher regard", you are actually disregarding Jesus' words since God is the Author of Scripture. You truly don't...

Being born as God's child = becoming God's child. That takes us out of the whole shooting match! Freed from sin, not under Law, born to live forever, and promised an eternal body! What more could you want? We already know we will be there with Jesus at the end. If not, God is a liar, and...

No, you are still trying to play the Bible against itself. To me that expresses an agenda against Scripture. I guess you really are jaded!

It's a simple matter. We can either do what the Bible tells us to do, or not. Your choice.

Being Christ-like, and doing everything He did, are two different things. Our nature as a new creature is made like Christ, but we don't forgive sins, for instance. But my point is that your "conflict" seems a bit artificial, since we're talking apples and oranges. Paul didn't say that we...

That Jesus ate with sinners and tax collectors, and that Paul says don't eat with those who say they are Christians and are openly immoral people isn't a conflict. Two different situations. And btw . . . we don't do everything Jesus did, that would be foolishness. Love in Christ, Mark

Meanwhile, this passage does not use that terminology - born again - raised with Christ - died with Christ - these sorts of specific, technical terms that leave no question of what is being said. You are equating having been a "partaker of the Holy Spirit" with being born again, but is that...

Yes, I do! Would it matter? Have you reconciled these passages with the others, such as, oh, wait, we're supposed to only look at these, right? Do you think that's a possibility? Doesn't that seem silly? Love in Christ, Mark Which verse is it that says that those who have been born...

Hi MR ROSENBERGER, Actually, I'm not really interested in starting that debate at the moment, and not in the middle of a thread on another topic. I merely wished to call attention to a couple of things. Firstly, that James has no knowledge of how much, and to what detail, I have studied the...

HI Jake, Remember what Jesus said, "Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men," (Mark 3:28). Was this a true statement? Romans 6:8-10 NKJV (8) Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, (9) knowing that Christ, having been raised from...

Hi James, I have some time this evening, I thought to reply to some things you've written. While I appreciate that you did not intend to rile me, there is something I would like to clarify. If we are to discuss/debate this, I want to have your agreement to not use ad hominem arguments. They...

Hi Jake, To be clear, which Scripture are you asking about? Love in Christ, Mark

HI Mr. Rosenberger, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 NKJV (18) Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, (19) that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them...

Romans 5:8-11 NKJV (8) But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (9) Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. (10) For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through...

I think this knowledge is extremely powerful in living a victorious, fruitful, and joy-filled life in Christ. God bless you!!!

Do we agree that all prophetic passages will be fulfilled? There are many many proofs from Scripture that when you have been born again it is forever. But a simply place to look at is this: Colossians 3:1-4 ESV (1) If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above...

The true prayer of faith originates from the New Creation - which, being created patterned after God Himself, in righteousness and true holiness, always agrees with God. Prayers according to His will are heard, and being heard, are answered. I am not speaking of prayers of drummed-up...

Hi John, Are you saying that you believe Jesus received DNA from his mother Mary? I'm thinking that because the Bible calls Jesus the "last Adam" that His body was wholey created by God. That Mary become pregnant with Jesus, but that His body-to-be was created and placed in her. "You are My...

Hi James, I too appreciate your time and efforts. I've not meant my posting to become burdensome to you. You are always free to respond to whatever parts you wish. I actually didn't post the three pages, you got to short form, believe it or not! The truth is, though, I prefer more peacable...