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Even though our part in salvation is minuscule, and many verses seem diametrically opposed, I believe they can be reconciled if we believe God is absolutely fair and just, and does indeed offer eternal life to everyone, but everyone will not come. Isaiah 1:18 – “Come now, and let us reason...

Indeed, the Jews not sharing the good things of God with the surrounding nations was a direct cause of much of their problems.

Do you believe that we are to share the truths that we learn from Him with others, or keep them to ourselves?

I was taught that the underlying Hebrew in Genesis literally says, ”Dying ye shall die.”

I have several books by Spiros Zodhiates, who was born on Cyprus. He came to the US to further his studies and lead AGM Ministries. His Translations of the Greek has greatly helped my understanding when reading Scripture.

There you go again!

I find it difficult to communicate with anyone who has an obvious agenda that calls everyone who disagrees with their theology liars.

Paul is speaking to believers in these passages- 1 Corinthians 3:1 (KJV) [1] And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:3-9 King James Version 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying...

I think I see where you might find my statements as contradictory. Each statement is true, but you may see them as paradoxical, similar to these verses: “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” “So the last will be first, and the first last.” “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and...

Your inability to grasp what I have repeated said seems to be a comprehension issue on your end.

I can’t be any more succinct than this. It would be great if everyone got dunked at least once as they personally identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of our dear Lord, however if you ain't saved before getting wet it don’t mean nothing.

Vital, but not salvific.

If at all possible, I believe one should joyously submit to being baptized in water. I also adhere to another Biblical principle. One must seek the whole council of God, and study, not merely read. For “He has also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the...

That a traditional water baptism followed my repentance and declaration that Jesus was my Lord and Savior. I was in 7th grade in Chicago and my Pastor insisted I attend a series of counseling sessions with him to clarify and affirm that I was sincere and understood the implications of being a...

We are not the one judging another’s salvation. Baptism has been a vital component of our conversion after our repentance. Our faith is in the sacrifice, and the promises of our Lord and Savior. We simply focus on the finished work of Christ vs a formula that certain religions adhere to. There...

For several years I worked with a devoted COC fellow. He was adamant that water baptism was not only required for salvation, but that one must also confess that the water was the means of their salvation. To not believe that the water saved, was to still be lost. He also claimed to be...

I think the word “Religion” would work better in your premise.

There are a few English translations and paraphrases that lean toward linking εἰς ἄφεσιν τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν (“for forgiveness of sins”) more directly with repent than with be baptized. These generally reflect the grammatical argument that Luke’s plural/singular shift puts forgiveness with the...

When I get home I will see what I can find. I will fire up an old program that has 30+ English translations and dozens of non English.

Why would one go to a translation for clarity when the Greek is available?