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  1. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    This make NO sense at ALL from an NT point of view. As shocking and disturbing as violating that particular Law – being told to ignore all of the Dietary and Ceremonial Laws later on in Acts was just as disturbing. Where was the mass exodus of followers then??? In John 6, the crowd heard what...
  2. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    We Catholics don’t wait for a certain “date” in order to proclaim Christ crucified. We proclaim his death ALWAYS – just as we proclaim His Resurrection. 1 Cor. 11:26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. YOUR difficulty with this is...
  3. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    So, the majority of Catholics that you’ve personally interviewed were ignorant. There are JUST as many ignorant Protestants in MY experience. In the end – this is THEIR fault and NOT the fault of their priest/pastor. Too many people don’t prioritize their faith over their personal life or...
  4. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    This is truly a perverted view of God’s forgiveness . . . Heb. 10:14 is NOT about the idea that we are perfect and cannot get any better. That’s what “perfect” means. It clearly says: Heb. 10:14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. We are BEING...
  5. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    There waas a hierarchy - and Peter was in charge. - Jesus singled out Peter when He gave him the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 16:18-19). - Jesus asked Peter and Peter alone to feed His lambs and tend His sheep (John 21:15-19). - Jesus said that He prayed for Peter ALONE to strengthen...
  6. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    This makes absolutely ZERO sense. A mistaken perception is NOT a violation of God’s Law. I openly-challenge you to show me where this is the case. Chapter and Verse, please . . . Then you actually believe that Jesus LIED in Matt. 16L18. Good luck with that . . . There were MANY thing in the...
  7. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    Actually, I’ve made PLENTY – and you haven’t been able to refute ANY of them. Remember - denial is not refutation . . . You really need to get over this. Maybe, do some actual homework about the subject . . .
  8. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    ALL of our sins are forgiven when we come to Jesus in Baptism (Acts 2:38-39). Any FUTURE sins we commit AFTER coming to Christ must be repented of - because, as we read in Scripture: 1 John 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. James 5:16...
  9. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    Sooooo, when you can’t address the points I make – you attack my formatting?? Just admit that you that you’re stumped and we’ll move on . . .
  10. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    I never said it was. YOU stated that This was the first time Jesus said something that was offensive to them. I pointed out that telling them to love their enemies and forgive their tormentors was offensive to some. As I already pointed out - the prohibition against consuming the blood of an...
  11. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    I never said it was. However – Jesus didn’t “save” the world. He PAID for the sins of every person. To achieve salvation takes our cooperation with that grace. God’s gift is free – bur WE have to accept it in order for it to take effect. Your car can be filled with gas - but until YOU turn the...
  12. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    The fact that Jesus does for ALL doesn’t save a SINGLE person - unless that person has faith in Him. We are saved BY His sacrifice – but only THROUGH our faith (Eph 2:8-10).
  13. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    I agree with that assessment. I also know that the Bible teaches that it is something that can be lost by our own doing (Matt. 7:19-23, Matt. 10:22, Matt. 24:13, Matt. 25:31–46, John 15:1-6, Rom. 11:22, 1 Cor. 4:4, 1 Cor. 9:27, 1 Cor. 10:12, 1 Tim. 4:1, 1 Tim. 4:16, 2 Tim. 2:12, Heb. 3:6, Heb...
  14. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    Then, address why Paul wrote the dire warnings of sickness and death over something that is just a “symbol”. Address the Didache, which echoes Paul’s admonishment. Explain why the doctrine of the Eucharist is one practiced for over 2000 years since the FIRST century. Explain why the pagans...
  15. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    And WHAT was it that was so offensive?? That Jesus told them they had to EAT His flesh and DRINK His blood. And He told them other things that would be “offensive” to some of them like. “Love your enemies” and “Forgive those who sin against you.” Telling them to “symbolically eat” His Word...
  16. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    First of all - "Comemoration" or "Remembrance" doesn't necessarily mean "Symbolic". It's a Re-presenteation of the ONCE-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We read in Scripture that although His sacrifice happened ONCE in OUR time - it is an ETERNAL sacrifice (Rom. 8:34, Rev. 5:6). We are...
  17. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    That’s a silly question – and very ignorant. In every mention of a “cup” in Scripture – it is virtually ALWAYS talking about the CONTENS of the cup – and NOT the dish . . . The Passover meal was celebrated with accompanied by 4 cups. Jesus didn’t drink from the fourth cup of the Passover meal...
  18. BreadOfLife

    Is heaven only for Christians? - That's convenient

    There is a BIG difference here between the metaphorical verses like Matt 24:36-46 and the literal language of John 6. You have to use context and common sense- not just assumptions about “metaphors”. In Matt 24:36-46 and John 4:7-15 – we don’t see doubts. We don’t see questions. We don’t see...
  19. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    WRONG. Paul is talking about the Mosaic Law. - with its dietary and ceremonial ordinances. We still live under the Laws of God. We just don’t live under the stringent dietary and ceremonial Laws of Moses – with the exception of the 10 Commandments. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My...
  20. BreadOfLife

    Is it possible to lose salvation?

    Your free will is something that never leaves you in this life. You ALWAYS have a choice and you will ALWAYS have a proclivity toward sin because of your fallen nature. Paul is crystal-clear about this in Romans 7: Rom. 7:14-25 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a...