Having read Christian Forum's "Statement of Faith", let's see if I qualify or if I'm violating forum rules by posting my opinions and beliefs all over the place...
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CF Statement of Faith | Christian Forums
The Nicene Creed
We believe in (Romans 10:8-10; 1John 4:15)
ONE God, (Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 4:6)
the Father (Matthew 6:9)
Almighty, (Exodus 6:3)
Maker of Heaven and Earth, (Genesis 1:1)
and of all things visible and invisible. (Colossians 1:15-16)
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Agreed
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And in ONE Lord Jesus Christ, (Acts 11:17)
the Son of God, (Mathew 14:33; 16:16)
the Only-Begotten, (John 1:18; 3:16)
Begotten of the Father before all ages. (John 1:2)
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Agreed.
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Light of Light; (Psalm 27:1; John 8:12; Matthew 17:2,5)
True God of True God; (John 17:1-5)
Begotten, not made; (John 1:18)
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Agreed
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of one essence with the Father (John 10:30)
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They are the same.
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by whom all things were made; (Hebrews 1:1-2)
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By Whome and THROUGH Whome.
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Who for us men and for our salvation (1Timothy 2:4-5)
came down from Heaven, (John 6:33,35)
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Agreed
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and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, (Luke 1:35)
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God's Word, Jesus Christ was born into the flesh of a man. The flesh was not God, yet Christ is God in the flesh of a man. Yes, His flesh was born of a virgin woman and her name was Mary.
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and became man. (John 1:14)
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God, The Father in Heaven remains God, though became also fully man, as His Word put on through birth the flesh of a man.
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And was crucified for us (Mark 15:25; 1Cointhians 15:3)
under Pontius Pilate, (John 19:6)
and suffered, (Mark 8:31)
and was buried. (Luke 23:53; 1Corinthians 15:4)
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures. (Luke 24:1 1Corinthians 15:4)
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Agreed
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And ascended into Heaven, (Luke 24:51; Acts 1:10)
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Literally
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and sits at the right hand of the Father. (Mark 16:19; Acts 7:55)
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Figure of speech of sorts, referencing "authority" or "command" but agreed.
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And He shall come again with glory (Matthew 24:27)
to judge the living and the dead; (Acts 10:42; 2Timothy 4:1)
whose Kingdom shall have no end. (2 Peter 1:11)
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Agreed
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And in the Holy Spirit, (John 14:26)
the Lord, (Acts 5:3-4)
the Giver of Life, (Genesis 1:2)
Who proceeds from the Father; (John 15:26)
Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; (Matthew 3:16-17)
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The Holy Spirit is God. Specially, God working in men. I'm not a Trinitarian. I do not believe God is three persons, however much unity one wishes to add to the concept. I have no denomination. I read scripture, and my opinions are irrelevant to what is written.
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Who spoke through the prophets. (1 Samuel 19:20 ; Ezekiel 11:5,13) In one, (Matthew 16: 18)
holy, (1 Peter 2:5,9)
catholic*, (Mark 16:15)
and apostolic Church. (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:19-22)
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Agreed
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I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins**. (Ephesians 4:5; Acts 2:38)
I look for the resurrection of the dead, (John 11:24; 1Corinthians 15:12-49; Hebrews 6:2; Revelation 20:5)
and the life of the world to come. (Mark 10:29-30)
AMEN
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Agreed. Amen!
Let's see, do I qualify to remain here? Am I here called a Christian?
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CF Statement of Faith | Christian Forums
The Nicene Creed
We believe in (Romans 10:8-10; 1John 4:15)
ONE God, (Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 4:6)
the Father (Matthew 6:9)
Almighty, (Exodus 6:3)
Maker of Heaven and Earth, (Genesis 1:1)
and of all things visible and invisible. (Colossians 1:15-16)
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Agreed
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And in ONE Lord Jesus Christ, (Acts 11:17)
the Son of God, (Mathew 14:33; 16:16)
the Only-Begotten, (John 1:18; 3:16)
Begotten of the Father before all ages. (John 1:2)
_______
Agreed.
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Light of Light; (Psalm 27:1; John 8:12; Matthew 17:2,5)
True God of True God; (John 17:1-5)
Begotten, not made; (John 1:18)
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Agreed
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of one essence with the Father (John 10:30)
_______
They are the same.
_______
by whom all things were made; (Hebrews 1:1-2)
_______
By Whome and THROUGH Whome.
_______
Who for us men and for our salvation (1Timothy 2:4-5)
came down from Heaven, (John 6:33,35)
_______
Agreed
_______
and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, (Luke 1:35)
_______
God's Word, Jesus Christ was born into the flesh of a man. The flesh was not God, yet Christ is God in the flesh of a man. Yes, His flesh was born of a virgin woman and her name was Mary.
_______
and became man. (John 1:14)
_______
God, The Father in Heaven remains God, though became also fully man, as His Word put on through birth the flesh of a man.
_______
And was crucified for us (Mark 15:25; 1Cointhians 15:3)
under Pontius Pilate, (John 19:6)
and suffered, (Mark 8:31)
and was buried. (Luke 23:53; 1Corinthians 15:4)
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures. (Luke 24:1 1Corinthians 15:4)
_______
Agreed
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And ascended into Heaven, (Luke 24:51; Acts 1:10)
_______
Literally
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and sits at the right hand of the Father. (Mark 16:19; Acts 7:55)
_______
Figure of speech of sorts, referencing "authority" or "command" but agreed.
________
And He shall come again with glory (Matthew 24:27)
to judge the living and the dead; (Acts 10:42; 2Timothy 4:1)
whose Kingdom shall have no end. (2 Peter 1:11)
_______
Agreed
_______
And in the Holy Spirit, (John 14:26)
the Lord, (Acts 5:3-4)
the Giver of Life, (Genesis 1:2)
Who proceeds from the Father; (John 15:26)
Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; (Matthew 3:16-17)
_______
The Holy Spirit is God. Specially, God working in men. I'm not a Trinitarian. I do not believe God is three persons, however much unity one wishes to add to the concept. I have no denomination. I read scripture, and my opinions are irrelevant to what is written.
_______
Who spoke through the prophets. (1 Samuel 19:20 ; Ezekiel 11:5,13) In one, (Matthew 16: 18)
holy, (1 Peter 2:5,9)
catholic*, (Mark 16:15)
and apostolic Church. (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:19-22)
_______
Agreed
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I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins**. (Ephesians 4:5; Acts 2:38)
I look for the resurrection of the dead, (John 11:24; 1Corinthians 15:12-49; Hebrews 6:2; Revelation 20:5)
and the life of the world to come. (Mark 10:29-30)
AMEN
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Agreed. Amen!
Let's see, do I qualify to remain here? Am I here called a Christian?
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