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I don't know why we have to complicate belief in God.... are you a Calvinist, Arminian, ecuwhanian, whack a mole.... I suppose it give some folks something to talk about... and something else to divide over. 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all...

I take it you don't live in an HOA controlled neighborhood? I don't either... I would not.... Our city is pretty good about enforcing the relatively common-sense requirements, but nowhere NEAR like many of the nightmare HOA's that I've heard about...

First off, baptism to receive the Spirit had not been implemented at that time. That didn't come about until after his death and resurrection... Secondly, Jesus has the authority to save anyone at any time, under any circumstances.

Because that was Nicodemus' question.... how can a man be born again, when he is old? Can he re-enter his mother's womb? In context, Jesus answered his question... not only do you have to be born of water, but also of Spirit... in context... like I said, I could be wrong, but it doesn't...

As you likely know, anything past verse 8 is questionable as to whether it was part of the original manuscript. IF all those verses were original, why do we not have everyone handling deadly snakes, or drinking deadly poison, in order to show they have the Holy Spirit? Yes, he did, after...

Please don't tell me your middle name is Karen... :ROFL:

Odd that I find myself agreeing with most of what each of you say.... Yes, baptism by immersion is a part of the process... (along with faith, through the grace of God), for forgiveness of sins, as an appeal to God for a clear, sinless conscience, and so that we can receive the Holy Spirit...

Shoot...you're just a kid.... dye your hair pink...get a tribal tat somewhere semi embarrassing... be nonchalant baddie....:ROFL:

Wrong. Jesus is referring to the truth that Peter spoke... that Jesus is the Son of God.... THAT is the cornerstone that the church is built on. Peter was named "little stone" because he spoke about the "big stone" correctly. The church was not built upon Peter. That is pure Roman Catholic...

The simple act of baptism doesn't save us.... it is much more involved than that, and it aligns all scriptures... We are saved through the grace of God, it is a free gift... an unmerited gift, or favor... the definition of grace. We are also saved by grace because of our faith in Jesus...

I think you are referring to the lesser known "Citronella".... the pagan holiday of mosquito banishing.... :LOL:

And the only reason we know about them is because they are "mega churches".... Do you think that there are not scandals in many small-town churches? It's called human weakness and human failings.... you know.... sin.... It happens everywhere, not just in mega-churches.

Good grief, you are REALLY bouncing off the walls here....

interesting scripture from the letter to the Colossians..... 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days— 17 these are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ! 18 Let no one who...

Absolutely TRUE. I'm still somewhat shocked over it. People professing to follow Christ, but refusing to be part of a body of believers.... I don't understand it, and I've heard all the reasons excuses.... there are too many scriptures and examples shown to simply refuse to become part...

Yep... RCC doctrine.... Jesus is, and has always been, the cornerstone...

I don't follow trends because I'm somewhat bull-headed... don't like people telling me what to do.... I'm not sure that's a "rare trait".... more like a short-coming, in some ways.... I'll just tell my wife it's a rare trait, and she should be proud of me because of it... :ROFL:

I'm trying to give your book a read, and have been giving you the benefit of the doubt, but you are really beginning to act like a :poop: Whatever talents you have, or believe you have, you really need to add some humility and grace to your approach to others... your brusque replies are...

I'm really not into professional sports at all... I like to watch Patrick Mahomes play, because he was from Texas Tech, but that's about all. I do try to keep up with a very few college sports teams, and our local high school team, but nobody would ever consider me a "fan".... I have too...

We found his gravesite in Mississippi.... according to the stone, he was born in Galway (they spelled it Gaulway).... There were quite a few Cavanaugh graves in that little cemetary....