Recent content by John Constantine

Thanks to those with whom I had the pleasure to interact with. I felt very welcomed as a guest on your forum. Oddly enough it was Luther's own words that made me realize what my conscience has been trying to tell me. God Bless you all and Happy New Year.

@Deacon Dean: Show where I said that the thief on the cross did works for his salvation? or better yet, Show me where I said that you need works for salvation? So many words and letters and books and opinions... it all means nothing, nothing I say. The knowledge of God and our is...

Correct. Can I tell if you are saved? No. Can you tell if I am saved? No. Who can then tell? God. Who among us knows the mind of God? No One. Case Closed.

Do the Lambs only get fed one day of the week? Or do the Lambs need care everyday? Should the Church focus on the minimal or on the maximum? Outside my Roman Catholic Church when I was growing up, I have not seen any other such Church (Any denomination) in my lifetime (I'm 45).

Hello Jean, It is appropriate and in context brother. Salvation is a process, that's why there is a past, present and future tense in its treatment throughout scripture. And it is stated on the Southern Baptist Convention's 4th article of Faith: (emphasis mine).

With all due respect, Matthew 7: 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done...

Hello :wave: I can't believe there's no thread about reading chairs!!! So I have been wanting to get a reading chair, I've never had one (I'm 45). Don't want to break the bank on it, under $200 preferably. Under $100 ideal! I have a B'Day coming up and will have the opportunity to get one :D...

Hello HopingForJesus, May God bless you on your journey. I have been on such a journey for several years now. My word of advice would be: Patience. Don't rush and don't assume anything. Take your time and ask questions and read and research. In the mean time, maintain your communion...

Simul Iustus et Peccator! :D

That may have happened with The Bull on papal supremacy issued 18 November, 1302, by Boniface VIII during the dispute with Philip the Fair, King of France. :confused:

Indeed :crossrc: That is hard to do at times since Faith without reason is credulity (I believe St. Augustine said that). To discern our intellect from the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit is a test that can only have successful results with a humble attitude and an obedient disposition. :prayer:

You know, I have been guilty of doing that in the past... until the Spirit of Truth smacked me in the head with this: John 5:39-40 New International Version (NIV) 39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that...

I think that the biggest issue and difference is that while Luther was trying to reform within the Church and calling to go back to Scriptures in order to hold tradition in check; the Reformed school was bringing "new" theologies that were completely inconsistent with the oldest teachings by the...

There is a really good post at the Intrepid Lutherans site: www(dot)intrepidlutherans(dot)com/2011/04/differences-between-reformed-and.html Just replace the (dot) with a . My post count is still too low to link websites Peace.

The devil manipulates each and everyone of us, only those that persevere will make it. In my honest and humble opinion, it is impossible in our human state to ever have peace and calm in our hearts. It is a daily struggle, if I don't look for Him and pray every and each day, it feels like...