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Remaining in Christ will help us toward good behavior. If we have faith in Christ we will walk in light and practice good behavior. You'll have to post the scripture you're speaking of in Galatians. If a person believes in God And practices good behavior as God wants him to, he will saved...

OK. I see your reasoning. But it just doesn't align with the NT teachings. When Jesus was washing the Apostles feet, He did say to Peter that he who baths is completely clean and needs to wash only his feet. So what you state above about washing with water as a final step to being clean is a...

Proven once again! Persons that believe in cheap grace and easy believism, just like you do, are always believers in OSAS. Never have understood why. Maybe they know they sin. Maybe they'd like to sin. Certainly I can't know. I DO know that OSAS is nowhere to be found in the NT and those that...

Right. OSAS. Just like I thought after a few posts of yours. Persons that believe in OSAS are terrified that they might be sinning.... so they twist the NT to say what they THINK it says. But, alas, again, you offer no verses. So, nothing to discuss.

The CC leads people to hell? You say funny things EG,,,,without ever backing them up. And you think all the Jews were going straight to hell? I have no comment.

Amen! If they were automatic it would not be necessary for Paul to admonish good behavior in us in all of his letters. The Holy Spirit is our helper.... but He will never force us to obey God.

And here you are.

Works do not save. Only Faith saves. We're not speaking here of salvation...I wasted posts on this with another member. We're speaking of persons that ARE ALREADY saved. So let's get that out of the way. Could we use scripture....since I think I can assume you're basing your ideas on...

OK I just got here and it SEEMS like you're saying that water is not necessary for baptism. Not sure this is what you mean. In both the OT and the NT when baptism is mentioned it means to be baptized in water. Baptizo Definition NAS Word Usage - Total: 76 to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to...

What do you mean that God does not wish that we keep the rules without thought? When God gave the 10 commandments to Moses is wasn't for the consideration of the Israelites... God meant for them to KEEP the commandments He had just revealed to Moses. We might gain wisdom from them and we might...

The obedience of faith. Romans 1:5 Jesus Christ our Lord, 5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake, It states that we use our GRACE to bring about the obedience of faith. Why is this so difficult for...

C, what you're explaining above is called eisegesis. A person BRINGS to scripture their own experiences, ideas, etc. This is wrong. What we want to do is eisegete verses. This means that we allow the verse to speak using hermeneutics. Hermeneutics are used by theologians to KNOW what a verse...

You know that I cannot agree with you. Salvation is soteria? Maybe that's where the word soteriology comes from? How can a person, such as yourself, know so much and deny that it is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to obey God? Why make statements that make it seem as though we could do good deeds or not...

What great replies! I agree with all you've said....In the name of Jesus is not a formula but is a TYPE of baptism. The FORMULA is in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus simply distinguishes the baptism of John from the baptism of Jesus. John's was to prepare the...

Hi Augustine I hope the above is not copywrited because I just copied and saved it. Very good post and points. I believe in Apostolic Succession but cannot define myself as a Catholic although I attend the CC right now. Anyway, yes, I dislike Augustine but whatever. This isn't the place. But...

Asking if it's necessary to OBEY GOD is a bogus question? That about does it. I'm sure God is very happy that you're properly conveying what He wants from Chrisitians. James 3:1 :pray:

Why do you suppose that Jesus told the Apostles to baptize in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Matthew 28:19 19“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, What do you make of Acts 10:47? 46For they...

Some who are saved don't feel like they have to do anything.... INCLUDING experiencing a transformation in their lives. Maybe you haven't come across anyone like this. They think that because they walked down an isle and "accepted" Jesus all if just fine now. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Now, you may...

OK EG. You know I'm not going to go on forever. I'd just like to make my comments when I read something off. I've received gifts--- I safeguard them. But OK, enough of this. I believe you're a good person and Christian but I really dislike how you explain salvation and good works. There are...

What IS the reward EG? Could it be heaven? Salvation is a gift. It's up to the individual to safeguard it. Hebrews 10:35-36 35Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive...