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According to Romans 5:15-19, esp. v. 17 and v.19, the free gift being offered is righteousness. Real righteousness, by nature, is practical and imparted (1 John 3:7, Matthew 5:6, Romans 5:19). So then, if someone has been given righteousness as a free gift, they are not going to watch tv until...

In this, it appears that you are attempting to condemn all of us; not realizing that you are condemning yourself in the process. I beg to differ. Scripture teaches that we are the purchased possession. So yes, God (even Jesus) is the buyer. These scriptures should not be used as an excuse...

In the parable the man who lays up his talent in a napkin and buries it is cast into outer darkness. A seed is not the same thing as a talent laid up in a napkin. A piece of money is not going to turn into a plant if you bury it.

Father, Father (capital 'F').

So, are you saying that the book of James is a false gospel, and uninspired? Because if it is inspired holy scripture then it is profitable for doctrine, 2 Timothy 3:16. And I also do not place my faith in what I do because of James. I do recognize that it teaches that if I have a living...

Indeed.

Obviously, those who are obedient cannot also be disobedient.

The earnest of the Holy Spirit (who seals us unto the day of redemption) was not given until after Jesus was glorified (Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 4:30, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 2 Corinthians 5:5; John 7:37-39)

gods (small 'g').

I don't see it as religious at all. But even if it were, in James it is written that there is such a thing as pure and undefiled religion. And this is a matter of doctrinal truth.

Jesus speaks it over those slothful and disobedient servants who claim to have Him in their hearts but have not lived according to His love.

We evangelize people out of love for them and out of the obedience of faith. Such works are not salvational (to us) by any means....but they are salvational to the people being evangelized, who will receive gospel salvation as a free gift. We put in the work because we have been saved and...

In 1 Corinthians 3, it is God who gives the increase; however in the same passage He also uses labourers to accomplish His purposes. Some plant the seeds, and others water them; but God gives the increase. I will say that the office of planting and watering are important; for without them...

May the Lord abundantly bless you with peace and salvation. (Because in Mark 3:29, it is written that you are only in danger of eternal damnation).

It is a parable, is it not?

The church is the body of Christ. The building is the church only in that it is where the people of God come together as a congregation and as a unified body.

Evolution was prophesied about in Romans 1... Rom 1:19, Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. Rom 1:20, For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his...

1Ti 6:20, O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 1Ti 6:21, Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.[fn]

The parable is not speaking of material riches per se; but rather it is speaking of literal talents that the Lord has given us to use for His glory and to promote His kingdom. Giving money to the exchangers might be interpreted as our tithing and offering into ministries where those who have...

I am blessed to attend a church where the worship of Christ is alive and the people are alive.