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I do see a level of accountability for the believer which is clear, but it is also clear that it is only by an act of God that we are saved. Also there is nothing "pretend" about Christ's righteousness.

The beginning of verse 28 states And we know that God causes... That does not sound like a dance to me. Please don't misunderstand, we will be held accountable for our actions, words, and thoughts at the Bema seat. Also to keep in context, it says "having begun by the Spirit..." which can...

Romans 4 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written...

I am uncertain if there is truly a "second baptism", although I will not deny the experiences of fellow Christians. The Bible is clear that there is a filling of the Holy Spirit, which I agree is not the same as the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. I have been overwhelmed, filled, moved by, made...

Thank you for your honesty, I can appreciate what you exclaim. Different churches have different experiences for different people. I can only pray for those who do not exemplify Christ's love yet claim to be Christians. I can not, and will not, compare buckets with anyone because there is...

Neophyte, You sure are doing some back pedaling, and you are the one calling me wrong? Let's see first off you said "it looks like you are not saved." What you defend is that your church is the only apostolic faith. Then you say I come from a "man-made so-called apostolic church is not from...

Before you leave Christianity all together please communicate with me a bit. Why do you have anger in your belly about Christianity? Christianity is a success not a failure, how did it fail you? If it is you are having problems with local churches, please try a different church. Even...

I never said you were forced to buy indulgences, that is something you added. A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF INDULGENCES Why were Catholics buying indulgences in the Middle ages? To understand that, it is necessary to understand what an indulgence is. According to Catholic teachings, when you sin...

We just talked about this in my church today. My life verse is the signature, but this entire Psalm was extremely instrumental during a very dark part of my life. I was being tormented with night terrors, when I awoke to go down stairs. I had the entire weight of the world on my mind, and...

So Catholic doctrine teaches that you could purchase people out of purgatory, and that is correct infallible doctrine? When did Jesus or any of His apostles ever teach something like that? How about never! To be sure it is called buying indulgences, something completely heretical. To back...

Hey John I like your ideas presented and believe most of them myself. The only question I have is why is the conception unfavorable as a miracle?

So suppose to ask the obvious question, when did Jesus Christ speak of popes ever? Also if you are insinuating that Jesus did a bad or even OK job in picking His apostles, you again are mistaken. Jesus picked all of His apostles perfectly. All was done in accordance with how it was planned by...

First off, all people are not the children of God. John 8:40-44 40 “But as it is, you are seeking to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God; this Abraham did not do. 41 “You are doing the deeds of your father.” They said to Him, “We were not born of fornication; we...

First of all the church did not come into its fullness until after Pentecost. Second there is still only one true body of faith, and God recognizes all of His children, no matter what denomination the may be categorized by on a human level. What about the church that went to Africa, are they...

Sorry if it seemed divisive, but I wanted it to be a bit provocative as it would generate a rapid response. But to the subject at hand and the Vatican II official stance of the RCC: Nevertheless, our separated brethren, whether considered as individuals or as communities and Churches, are not...

No again it was posted to gain a response from a lay perspective. I will actually request to lock the thread if it seems it is going south. John 13:35 35 “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

What I did was cite the exact website I did get the quotes from so there would be no confusion. What I hold in question is the decision in Vatican 2 He himself explicitly asserted the necessity of faith and Baptism, and thereby affirmed at the same time the necessity of the Church which men...

page 109 What does the infallible teaching, "Outside the Church there is no salvation" known in Latin as "Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus!" mean? Venerable Pope Pius IX, Singulari quadam, Allocution against the Errors of Rationalism and Indifferentism, December 9, 1854 "It must, of course, be...

I think the attack and defense of the RCC should find it's own thread, IMHO.

Simply because the Catholics have had bishops does not mean they are the sole denomination to carry the apostolic line. This, in truth, shows your arrogance. Without the reformation Catholics would still have people buying their way into Heaven. Is this part of the first apostolic missions...