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Without even reading what @Doug has posted, I think that I will respond with my normal response to him; since I am almost certain that the point he is trying to make has to do with the idea that Gentiles are not in the body of Christ; which he has repeatedly set forth as gospel truth when it is...

And I most certainly was not referring you to James chapter 2. I also qualified my understanding of James 1:14-16 by comparing it to John 11:25-27; and then gave explanation of what I think the verses mean when understood together.

So then, are there three covenants? Because it is clear in Hebrews 8:8-10 that those who are under the New Covenant are the ones indicated as having the law written in their hearts and on their minds. I believe that Gentiles also, are recipients of these New Covenant promises. There is not a...

How does the Theory of Penal Substitution Atonement necessitate the Cross?

It can only be true that the word used in Isaiah 53:4-5 is (A) and not (B). Because if Jesus took our chastening upon Himself rather than our punishment, we would not be the objects of the Lord's chastening. Yet Hebrews 12:5-11 is clear that He does indeed chasten His children. Therefore, I...

It seems to me that you have gutted out the essential doctrine that will bring salvation to the sinner. This is the gospel: Jesus died for our sins according to the scriptures, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. What does it mean that He died for our sins...

You're not saying how these things apply to your theory of atonement.

The Father was greater concerning Jesus' humanity. Concerning Jesus' Deity, He was and is equal to the Father; even as is proclaimed by John 5:18. The infinite Father (who is the eternal Spirit; John 4:23-24, Hebrews 9:14) became condensed into human form in the incarnation of Jesus Christ (see...

I believe that the definition of courage is acting in a courageous manner even when you are afraid.

I'm not sure what your point is. Are you trying to say that Jesus isn't God apart from the Father's indwelling?

We are in fact told to forgive others as believers in Christ; and I also tend to forgive those who trespass against me. But God is good; and He is a just judge. So for those who have not forgiven those who have trespassed against them, I believe that the Lord will cater to their need to see...

So, are you saying that John 5:18 doesn't show clearly that Jesus was and is equal with the Father? Because if He did not violate the sabbath according to John 5:18, it can be argued that He also didn't say that God was His Father; making Himself equal with God. And Jesus is our High Priest...

Ok.

At this point I'm open to what you have to say on the matter. I believe that God is a God who cares about His people and listens to their cries for justice; so yes it is about the victim's family and the victim, getting justice from the throne of Jesus Christ on the day of judgment. Scripture...

All sin is against God. See Psalms 51:4.

You need to calm down, @Anthony D'Arienzo. All you are doing by reacting this way is making his theology look like it is victorious over the truth of the matter.

It suffices me to say that there are penal and substitutionary aspects to the atonement; as you have freely admitted, @John Caldwell. I still don't see how this can be if Penal Substitution is a lie. I would ask you again if you think that the officer who killed George Floyd should be...

Of course, at this point I would present you with Paschal's wager. He proposes that if Christianity be true and He believe in it, then he gains everything and the one who disbelieves in it loses everything. And that likewise, if Christianity be false and he believes in it, he loses nothing and...

Also, this is not the same passage as what we are looking at in John 5. You can bring other passages into it if you want; but if you are going to do so you should at least mention that it is a different passage than the one being discussed.

Also, Jesus claimed to be working on the sabbath day; for the context of John 5:17 bears out that it was on the sabbath day that He said, My Father worketh hitherto; and I work.