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The apostles wrote the Bible, and what they wrote is the final authority today, over and above what might be spoken ex cathedra, or teachings of the Catholic Church.

Just playing the devil's advocate here... @Behold, what do you say to the following passage? 1Co 4:18, Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 1Co 4:19, But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the...

I simply disagree with you. I believe that the fact that all scripture is inspired of the Lord, makes it the final authority, over and above ex cathedra statements, and over and above the teachings of the Catholic Church. If you are accusing me of doing that, that would be a false accusation...

In 1 Corinthians 1, we find Paul saying that he wasn't called to baptize but to preach the gospel. In the same context, we find that Paul did baptize three people in Corinth...Stephanas, Crispus, and Gaius. So, does the fact that Paul wasn't called to baptize mean that baptism isn't a...

The evidence that you have presented in your post in order to substantiate your point of view, actually substantiates mine. Do you really think that people are so blind that they will accept your statements as gospel truth when the evidence is right in front of them that what you are saying is...

2Co 10:3, For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 2Co 10:4, (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; ) 2Co 10:5, Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge...

The commandment to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; and your neighbor as yourself: can be fulfilled as you place your trust in Christ so that He gives you the Holy Spirit (Galatians 3:14) through whom the love of the Lord can be shed abroad in your heart...

There is definitely grace when we fail. That's what the blood of Jesus is for. However, it should also be our attitude that we desire to walk in the Lord's perfection as concerning future obedience.

I really think, @Behold, that you just need to break down and get water baptized in Jesus' Name; instead of arguing against the idea that it can save you; to the detriment of your own soul. You are partially correct; for water does not have any magical properties in it that can save a man...

Water baptism has the power to seal the deal for the believer. Whoever believes and is baptized "shall be saved" (Mark 16:16)...absolute terminology Whoever merely believes "should not perish" (John 3:16)...iffy Whoever calls on the name of the Lord "shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)...again...

More than that, He comes to fulfill the righteousness of the law within us (Romans 8:4) as He lives His life in us and through us (Galatians 2:20). In Romans 6:23, we are told that the wages of sin is death. This reality is not nullified by what is related next; that the gift of God is eternal...

So, you are saying that you are not a sinner who sins. I can accept that; as long as you are speaking in practical terms. I would only say that the reason why you are not a sinner who sins, is not because the element of sin has been eradicated from you; but because it has been rendered dead...

I think that you have me confused with @theefaith.

I can see that you want to continue to evade the question. No, it is not a "reworking" of the word... It is sound exposition. Maybe, to you, it seems to be a reworking of the word; because you never understood the teaching on it before and have a different point of view. Likewise, I believe...

Yes; and if we are born again, He is living His life in us and through us (Galatians 2:20). 1Jo 3:6, Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. If we walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit, the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in...

He is the one who does the work! (Hebrews 10:14 (kjv)).

As concerning the doctrine of OSAS vs. NOSAS... It should be clear that those who have the fear of the Lord in them are eternally secure, while those who do not have that fear in them can walk away from being in the Father's hand of their own free accord. In John 10:27-30, no one can snatch...

It is the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth that is given as the only name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts of the Apostles 4:10-12). We need to consider that "Christ" is not Jesus' last name... It is a title that means "Messiah". And the name Jesus means "YHWH is...

1Jo 3:7, Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 1Jo 3:3, And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1Jo 2:6, He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he...