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Doesn't matter whether I desire to commit sin or not. If I have an imperfect attitude, that is sin. If I have a momentary impure thought that's sin. This idea that we don't commit sin once we are saved is just wrong on so many levels. I thought the OP was saying that those sins are not counted...

The Rich young ruler comes to mind. He desired wealth apparently too much. Jesus didn't allow him access to the kingdom in that state.

The thing is, injustice happens every day and there's evil people of every race. So, why is this one singled out? It probably really had nothing to do with either man's race. It just seems like an excuse for the media to rile people up. And with instant Access to every rumor, every opinion, and...

How does Christ's OFFERING redemption to all men equate to men offering the ransom to themselves? I never implied in any way that we died to ransom ourselves!

Ah, so now you are a Calvinist? If faith is a gift from God, which it isn't, it would still not be a gift you could not refuse. If it were, not one could be commended for having faith. Might want to read the faith chapter. Now, you keep quoting one verse fragment, as if it confirms what you...

That gift only comes through salvation, which only comes when they have faith. An infant isn't capable of making that decision.

Of course, where did I say otherwise?

That's why you teach them the Bible. Teach them to pray. Take them to corporate worship. That's how they grow. Infant baptism is irrelevant to thier spiritual growth.

Our children have their own Free Will, do they not? There's no guarantee your kids will follow your faith, baptized or not.

Which was just the universal church originally, meaning all who are believers.

I can give you the money to pay your debt. I can not make you accept it. What part of "whosever" means " only some people"?

Yes, that people being Israel, which includes all who believe. Scripture says God's son was sent to save whosever will, not certain people. "And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. And you, who once were...

If you don't understand how Jesus died, or that he died for all, I suggest you read the Bible. Your question makes no sense to me.

If all men sinned, why would redemption be only for some?

You talk in circles. What don't you understand about Jesus dying for all? You seem to think he only died for some.? Why? How about you explain that, instead of constantly asking for explanations that I already answered with scripture?

Faith of the church? What church? Faith in Christ is what matters. Children can have faith. Infants are innocent. But infant baptism saves no one and there's no scriptural evidence for that practice.

Ah, another verse fragment that doesn't fit the subject. My faith is in Christ, not in water. A infant who isn't even old enough to understand can't be saved by dunking or sprinkling. But lots of people put their faith in thier infant baptism instead of in Christ. Sad and tragic. How many souls...

Wow, what a false statement! Unbelievable.

I'll go with scripture, thanks. I can read the early church Father's anytime I want.

The weight of scripture is important. You never base a doctrine on a vague statement. You have given one verse that you claim says baptism saves and it is not conclusive. I can give you 100 saying belief is what saves, no doubt involved. Baptism is a sign, a testimony, not the cause of...