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Now without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

That explains a lot.

Do you not differentiate between Catholic and Roman Catholic?

A superficial reading of the Scripture makes your statement seem accurate about the Apostles ability to forgive sin. However, if you read deeper and refer to the original Greek from which it is translated, you will see the real translation is somewhat different. Though I doubt this will change...

It was said “Tongue in cheek” for someone who seems confused how God could manifest Himself in various and multiple ways.

How could God be in a burning bush, and every where else at the same time? He is God, and we can see only what He allows.

Even a child can read what the Scriptures say, but we are told to go beyond mere reading. Taking things too literally without context is the basis for many false doctrines.

Meaning in Koine Greek usage In non-Christian Greek, katholikós meant: General Universal Comprehensive Not limited to a part or region It was a descriptive adjective, not a title or institution. Early Christian use: The earliest known Christian use appears around AD 110 in Ignatius of...

I have come across several folks claiming their church is not a denomination. They also seem to imply that before their recently implemented church came on the scene, that the whole world had been without the ”Real” truth of the Gospel.

The ones I know agree more than they disagree, they have common roots and doctrines and they all use the same signs outside their buildings. Plus, they all think that anyone that doesn’t agree with them are bound for Hell.

Sociologists of religion, historians, and most reference books classify the Church of Christ as a distinct Protestant denomination that arose from the American Restoration Movement (also called the Stone–Campbell Movement) in the early 1800s. They do so because the Churches of Christ share...

Thank you for your prayers, but Jesus performed a miracle in my life back in the late 1950’s. He continues to guide my life and I know in whom I have believed. I hope you have come to know the peace that only comes from God. We are all wonderfully made, yet we are all different with varied gifts...

It seems you wish to argue. I do not. If you are talking about water baptism, thats fine and yes, we should all make this public proclamation of our faith. It’s a wonderful activity that demonstrates what has already occurred.

I guess you didn’t ”read between the lines.” Of course we are baptized/indwelt by the Holy Spirit when we are saved. This is what I posted; “When someone believes, God forgives sins, counts that person righteous in Christ, and gives the Holy Spirit,” (baptized with/by)

Grace is God’s undeserved favor: he saves sinners because of his mercy, not because they earn it. Faith is trusting reliance on Christ—receiving him, resting on his sacrifice and resurrection, not merely agreeing with facts in the mind. Works do not cause salvation, but the Bible says that...

Works are a supernatural extension of genuine faith. Remember when Jesus said, “You can do nothing without me.” Our motives determine whether our works are done in the flesh or under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Wood, hay, and stubble, or precious gems. The letter of the Law killeth, the...

Because we know their is a faith that is counterfeit.

Could it be that James was comparing a living faith that indeed is identified by the fruit of the Spirit, with a mere profession of faith?

All great points. Sometimes my writing is clear as mud. I feel I am somewhat better ( don’t ask my wife) at expressing my ideas during a normal conversation. Occasional doubts seem quite normal, however we should each reach a point in our understanding that God is bigger than any of our...

I believe in the OT that salvation was dependent upon an individual believing that God would send a Savior, and the proof was a life that mirrored that trust. After the cross, salvation is believing that God did send a Savior, and that belief results in a life reflective of the price paid by...