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I find the “faith versus works” entire argument to almost always be a straw man or people using different words for the same concept. No, you don’t buy your way to Heaven, or otherwise earn it yourself. Salvation comes from God and is a matter of faith. Also: a disciple of Christ should...

I daresay we can acknowledge the specialness and sacredness of scripture without having to elevate scribes & translators up to the level as if they were infallible deity themselves.

Is there something you were trying to get at? Usually people have a reason for posting things.

Isn't that (and all that proceeds it in the OP) rather obvious?

OSAS comes in a HUGE variety of forms. Yours could just be one of the many of those form *shrug*. I would more focus on study and growth in Christ, rather than focusing on labels.

I find it better to speak with one's own words, so I shall. The whole process of one transforming from a natural sinner to a glorified disciple of God, is indeed His work. It is a gift from Him, that each person may choose to embrace or reject. Yes, you do indeed corporate in this process-...

For the record: one disagreeing with the Trinity doesn't equate to not understanding it. I myself have made a very thorough study of the Athanasian Trinity. I still disagree with it, as previously detailed, but that's not due to lack of studying.

Oh course. You're actually pretty reasonable. I was sharing one of my frustrations with generic "anti cult" stuff that usually lumps JW and "Mormons" together when they're not remotely similar belief systems or social structures.

One of the many many problems with "anti cult" stuff is that it tries to lump a bunch of different beliefs all together. LDS Christian beliefs have minimal in common with JW beliefs, so this is extremely frustrating for me personally.

Thanks for letting me know! This is an involved and important issue and I like to make sure things are communicating.

@Christophany did I adequately address your concerns? You got all quiet.

What exactly do you mean by each of these words? I will agree that they each are: All loving All merciful, All just, All powerful, All glorious, All knowing I could go on.

@Christophany Ok, starting with the obvious basics: the Father, Son, and Spirit are three different persons. Christ doesn’t pray to Himself or pat Himself on the back with “This is my beloved son”, etc. Three different persons. Each one of them is divine (God), everlasting, all powerful...

I don’t look to popular vote sources for God’s Truth, as I said. But I am aware of their existence and have reviewed them ( I am an extremely thorough study). I’ll take a minute to type up my thoughts for your second question.

Clarification here: I disagree with the Athanasain Creed’s Trinity statement about God. Specially that the Father, Son, and Spirit are one through a shared substance. Rather, I believe them to be one through unity.

Truth is no determined by popular vote: it remains as Truth is all believe or just one. Hence my lack of concern about popularity. I do thank you for that respect. It shows. And likewise, brother.

I am not sure how this applies. When I am studying God’s Truth, I look to Him for answers and His thoughts. No other. When I am learning about what you believe, I ask you and your thoughts. No other.

I do find value in discussion and understanding each other better.

Yes.

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