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Good point. Perhaps the prodigal son can also represent the Gentiles and the other son the Jews in parallel/context with Romans 11?

And when/why does the HS "place an individual into the body of Christ per Scripture?

Re "Being a Christian, why is it that you don't believe Christ alone is the Savior?" I do believe Christ alone is the Savior, Rog, but obviously this truth was not fully revealed in the OT and even less clearly to sinners to those dependent on God's creation and conscience alone for...

I agree and say the following on our website: "An obvious question to ask at this point is, “What is GRFS for those who have never heard of Jesus?” (which includes everyone living B.C. and millions of people who have lived A.D.) If God loves the world (John 3:16) and wants everyone to be saved...

Yes, and the quiet voice is the HS teaching us GW/all truth (John 16:13). Re "How do we get perfect righteousness?": By learning GW per Jesus in Matt. 4:4 and per Paul in Eph. 4:11-24.

No, by v. 30&31. 30 - We sinful and mortal souls need saving from corruption, both moral and physical. We need saving from physical death if we value or enjoy life, and we need saving from immorality or evil-doing if it results in unhappy existence, especially after this lifetime. 31 - We are...

Jesus stated GRFS in numerous ways including: Scriptures on God’s Requirement for Salvation [stated in terms of faith (F) and works (W)] From Matthew Repent (4:17, F), Recognize one’s spiritual poverty (5:3, F) Be righteous (5:20, W) Love your enemies (5:44, W) Serve God (6:24&33, W) Enter...

Are you suggesting that we study the Parable of the Banquet (cf. Matt. 22:2-14) systematically (verse by verse and in context)? If so, do you want to go first (perhaps by explaining v. 15-20)?

Yes, if that would prevent people from thinking Mary was sinless and worthy of more veneration than Joseph.

From what I have seen and experienced, Mag is a good artist but reluctant to engage in a systematic discussion of Scripture, prone to projection and very unforgiving of my apologies for offending her.

Yes, but some sinful behaviors affect genes or have physical effects, so that diseases or defects can be inherited.

TOP #187: Those who have saving faith cooperate with God’s good works. [Phil. 2:12-13] This is a significant reiteration of TOP #150. God works in believers via His Holy Spirit (cf. TOP #28). TOP #150: Saving faith is followed by doing good or loving works in accordance with the will of God...

Yes, I think a genetically cleans/sinless zygote was implanted, because Mary was just as sinful as Joseph. I am very glad you do not demean Joseph or his support, and neither to I demean Mary, although I do discourage Mariolatry by RCs or others. Agreement is good! :)

MFW in the Bible: 56. M – Gen. 2:17 begins the biblical revelation of God’s moral nature and requirement and is followed up by Gen. 6:5-6 revealing that God is grieved by sin, which truth Paul noted in Eph. 4:30. A main point of the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) per Jesus in Matt. 5:20 is...

Scriptures supporting belief in MFW include: 56. M – Gen. 2:17 begins the biblical revelation of God’s moral nature and requirement and is followed up by Gen. 6:5-6 revealing that God is grieved by sin, which truth Paul noted in Eph. 4:30. A main point of the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) per...

TULIP is the anacronym for the problematic part of the doctrine of election, which says God determines that only some sinners will be saved and that the majority of humanity are condemned to hell. This dogma may be described as follows: T – total depravity, meaning souls are unable to exercise...

Mary was NOT the natural mom IMHO, if a zygote was implanted. Why do you demean the role of Joseph? RC Mariolatry?

Matt. 1:18-25.

Also at the very end there will be a sifting of true believers from those whose faith is feigned/false. Apparently the miracle gifts are not signs of saving faith, but rather good/Godly works that reflect divine love (John 13:35).

Re #1: I agree. Re #2: I did not mention THE pope but rather A pope, referring to anyone who claims infallibility, because they lack humility. Re John 14:12 - In a way Paul did greater works that Jesus measured by the number of souls converted. Re why there are denominations: Because Roman...