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The Epistle of Barnabas contains no clue to its author.

I did not write it. I have studied others who determined the history of how/why books of the bible were chosen and compiled the general consensus in my response. Barnabas was an Apostle but the Epistle of Barnabas was not written by him which disqualifies it.

The Epistle of Barnabas was written to late (more than likely after the death of the last Apostle, John) and, from a literary point of view, has no merit. So God guided the men of The Church to the correct 27 books but those same men didn't listen to God when he told them there needed to be a...

Why would God guide them to the correct 27 but not guide them to the correct 30? Or 33? Or 55? Historically we know that The Church debated which letters should be in the NT. They eventually decided on the 27 letters. If we are wondering 'should there be more' because the "decisions of man"...

Churches have the right to defend their beliefs..... but that doesn't make their defense legitimate. Think Westboro Baptist....;) Without knowing the details of WHY they told her that her baptism wasn't legal we can only assume the WHY. Maybe they told her it wasn't legal because the other...

Nope, not true. Baptism is a PART of salvation. I haven't taking anything away and you clearly didn't read post #108 and 109. I left out some of what it takes for salvation. Here is my full list: By believing in Christ (Jn 3:16; Acts 16:31)? By repentance (Acts 2:38; 2 Pet 3:9)? By baptism...

Thank you. Who do you think would know more about doctrinal issues on baptism? The 1st century Christians? Or the 16th Christians?

Thank you. When you said that churches would tell you that you would have to be baptized, I would tell them, "Let me get back to you", I thought you were against baptism. I now see what you meant by that. I don't get your analogy about being dunked in a fountain before a Vegas show and...

I apologize. I didn't see where you said the 27 books are canonical. Thank you for that clarification. It sounds as if you do not believe the men that put together the books of the bible and called them canonical were not being guided by God. Is that a fair assumption on my part? Why would...

You said you posted at least 7 or 8 showing different suggesting the more passages you post the more right you are. I posted more than you. I win!! Why are you pitting Scripture against Scripture? Why are you ignoring ALL of Scripture on this matter? Is it because the passages I have quoted...

Well, if we follow the steps of Jesus then we would be baptized with water.....just like he was. How can you not be sure if verbally you have to say in the name of the father, Son and Holy Ghost? He said "baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". The...

Hi, Your statement about you not liking "the RCC telling me what is canonical in the New Testament" is interesting to me. Do you not agree with the 27 books as being canonical? Which pagan rituals during the age of Pergamos were added that you don't like? Curious Mary

Clement of Rome's letters were read at Church services and considered Scripture for MANY years until The Church defined what is Scripture.

I guess it depends on if the baptism was done correctly or not is how they decide if one has to be re-baptized (baptized correctly) when entering a new church.

Hi Schnarkle, Sooooo are you saying that you shop around until you find a Church that conforms to what YOU believe? Or do you just look for the Church you feel most welcome in? Why are you against being baptized? Curious Mary

Oh.....sooooo the one who post's the most passages to support their belief wins??? o_O OK....Here are 12 passages: Salvation starts off by believing in Christ (Jn 3:16; Acts 16:31). We then have to repent AND be baptized (Acts 2:38; 2 Pet 3:9, Jn 3:5; 1 Pet 3:21; Titus 3:5). After all this...

Thank you Charity for this opportunity to discuss ALL of Scripture. Scripture has many references on how we obtain Salvation. Some of the passages below flat out say what one must do to obtain salvation. Others allude to it when put in context. It seems you are suggesting that it is only...

Not one or the other is necessary for Salvation but both.

Thank you Philip. No disrespect taken. Your PB&J reference is good. I even said They are one in the same. Just like God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are one in the same. You can't have one without the other. Sooooo I think we are agreeing with each other just using different words/analogies. Mary

Scripture says it does save. You say it doesn't. I wonder which one I should believe???