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Ha! Well said! I just hope we don't have people who are just the opposite -- people who dogmaticaly throw out the KJV and the valuable contributions it has and still gives to the English Christian church.

Wow! Now the above was a clear, straight-forward post that really says all that needs to be said about this thread. In the original post #1 points 1,2,3,4,6 are well-written, true and straight-forward. But then post # 5 is mostly merely opinion: It states "The truth is modern versions...

If by "gospel" you mean good news, I agree completely. If by "gospel" you mean "church", I would say those are two different words and have different meanings.

If my accountings of the present time are anywhere close, your population clock may soon end and hell will forever close its doors. No new entries and no exits - I do not want (nor do I want anyone) to have a life without parole sentence there. But the Bible is clear that many are so doomed...

A very interesting question. As a few already said context is the key to choosing the best English word for the translation of any Greek wordl. But the difficulty lies in the fact that we tend to read the English word "life" with the same meaning whether it comes from the Greek word psuche...

Your post is very clear, informative, and correct in relation to the historical perspective. However, your line "These five solas show the glory of God’s gracious way of salvation in a way that sets the tone for true theology " illustrates exactly what I said in post # 18: "The problem comes...

The 5 solas are a human doctrinal response to the false doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church at the time of the Reformation. "Scripture alone" means that our authority for Christian living comes from the Scriptures and not from tradition or church hierarchy. Faith alone means that...

Ezekiel 4:14 KJV Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.

Ezekiel 4:13 KJV: And the LORD said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.

Oh, uh, ouch! Bang, now that body slammed a few folks!

With the information given, it is really insufficient to know if this man was ever a Christian or not. If believing were simply acknowledging the facts, then the Devil would also be saved. But justification means realizing my need (that I am a sinner) and then believing in the death and...

So what does it really look like when someone hears and then does the word? Someone who does the external commands of Christ but has not heard and understood the message in the heart will not live an attractive and deeply joyful spiritual life. Hearing from the heart will mean that there...

Agape is both intentions and actions. (Obedience is essentially the same idea as actions) Do good deeds without right intentions and that is not love. Have only intentions but refuse to act on them and that is not love. Having said the above, it is possible to have love and have good...

If you want a simple all in one commentary that is very sound, and gives good background and general help in interpreting, I recommend the Wycliffe Bible Commentary. I have had one on my shelf since I was 16 and 35 years later it is still my first go-to for simple help with understanding texts.

When we get to heaven, I want to be there when you explain this to Jesus what he was saying: that "all who labour and are heavy laden" does not include anyone who is not saved: I think the look on Jesus' face could be quite interesting! :rolleyes::eek:

Lamentations 3:52 KJV Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.

Lamentations 3:51 KJV Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.

I wrote this: Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The invitation is open...

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The invitation is open to all who...

Or, it might be that none of your three scenarios are what the Bible says, and that actually the Bible really means exactly what it says about salvation . . . . (Your #2 is a very twisted warped view: that is not what most folks on this chat believe: in fact, I doubt you will not get...