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We are saved by grace THROUGH faith. Faith is not the reason we are saved, but the means by which we access that which Christ has done on our behalf... that in and of itself is of grace, that is, we did not merit it in any way.

Also a good rebuttal to Dispy stuff: http://www.opc.org/cce/QandA/11.html (scroll down)

Alpha is horrible, unbiblical tripe that gives a very Arminian message and then tells folks to expect to see visions telling of people's secret sins. I've done a lot of research on this product and it may bring people into the church (though its fad is fading fast, thankfully) but they're truly...

[/font][/color] I think there's one other meaning that is often overlooked, that being "the created universe" or "God's creation". That understanding can fit in most places with ease, ie John 3:16. God loved His creation in this way, that He sent His only begotten Son... Folks get hung...

Your friend will have to explain the Scriptures that state that God "disciplines (chastises) those whom He loves". God's intention in disciplining His children is to sanctify them. Chastisment/discipline is intended to sanctify, to remove the dross from the metal.

Not "hide" it, but refrain from doing it given that some people do not like the smell. My pastor, for example, knows that I smoke but is very allergic to the smell and the smoke itself. In such a case I willingly do not partake out of love for him. If one visits my home, however, they will...

Never suggested it was, however Orange states, clearly that it is only by Baptism that 'free will' is returned.

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Oh... scholars... oooh.. There is nothing in the Scripture to suggest that Moses' Cushite wife would have some influence over politics or whatever. There are two issues here, firstly Miriam wrongly applying pressure on Moses where it was not her place. She is mentioned first in the text as...

I for one do not believe that you've called God a liar, however, this is an acceptable place to have this discussion. Perhaps you might explain why you believe 2 Pet 3:10 denies an enduring, torturous, firey post-judgment experience for the wicked and bring up your other concerns? Perhaps make a...

An excellent question though a better question perhaps is... why does one want to know? Rather than wondering such things, should not the believer walk by faith and trust His Lord to sanctify Him regardless of the outcome? Faked fruit comes from a dead heart seeking to justify itself. If...

Dunno, honestly, I've not delved that deeply in the subject... nor do I know where to point you. Perhaps someone else here might know.

Very true.

I'm well aware of the tactics of said individual... and find his presentation lacking at best. :)

"with Christ, man can keep all of them, yes. .." I'd add... BY FAITH.

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You're welcome, keep in mind I'm a Reformed Baptist and very biased on these issues. I encourage you to research them yourself.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! :amen: Paul's main point in 1 Cor 6 (as noted earlier) is "such were some of you." Those of us saved by grace through faith in Christ not only were such as those things mentioned, but even after salvation continue to be tempted in many ways. We owe our devotion and...

Not sure one could call any website an official CoC site, given that no CoC adheres to a standard by which anything could be called official. Good link tho, thx!

From New Advent:SemiPelgianism A doctrine of grace advocated by monks of Southern Gaul at and around Marseilles after 428. It aimed at a compromise between the two extremes of Pelagianism and Augustinism, and was condemned as heresy at the Œcumenical Council of Orange in 529 after disputes...