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You never answered my question ... "Can you give us any Protestant Reformation religious example (since 1517) of having ever incorporated a pagan religious practice as a means to encourage a pagan culture to more readily accept Christianity (Jesus Christ as their God and Savior)? Is...

Trust / Faith / Prayer. Life ... integrity, honesty, loving relationships. Parental guidance from childhood that encoourages a meaningful relationship with Christ Jesus. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on. your own [religious] understanding; in all your ways submit to. Him...

I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” (Luke 5:32) Also the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14)

What Protestant denomination has ever implied that Lutherans (or other. Protestants) have ever included a pagan religious belief as a way of turning/sinning lost souls to accept Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior? Can you give us any Protestant Reformation religious example (since 1517) of...

Luke 5:31-32 (NLT) 31 Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. 32 I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” How did the Lord know who [thought] were the righteous from those who knew they...

TPop said: People who say repent, and stop sinning ARE the stumbling blocks to others' salvation. There are more than a few christians that believe they can keep sinning with salvation. Some don't even think they need to repent as their future sins are already forgiven before their next sin(s)...

Do you not think that there isn't a dramatic change of one's mind as a born again new creation in Christ (Titus 3:5) You aren't alone when today's church dilutes the Gospel ... future sins are already forgiven without repenting necessary. More than a few conclude that repentance isn't...

That sounds like RCC doctrine ... those that have been taught that when they were springled with holy water as an infant they were "born again" to eternal life. the "called out assembly" are those that ... "hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he...

Some Christians believe that their future sins are already forgiven ... thus some even think repentance isn't necessary. Thus why sin still abounds in a lukewarm so-called Christian . Thus why some think Paul (Romans 7) still considered himself a chief of sinners even after his born again...

It's no surprise that you don't understand. It could be an indication that you are partially blind or you don't want to get it.

You continue to misinterpret James 2:14-26 as if you are more Spiritual than the Apostle James. Paul and James are not opposed to each other when it comes to Faith and works. It's religious theology that wrongly puts James and Paul against one another. It's more that those that have adopted...

Yes! More than a few of today's pastors preach a watered down message because it appeals to lukewarm believers who are told they are "born again" and God's Grace is sufficient without post salvation works/deeds as a sign of the fruits of His Spirit. Typical of today's seeker-sensitive...

Today's seeker-sensitive nominal social preaching has resulted in a hyper-grace teaching to the point that one's faith can become lukewarm as grace abounds. So, shall we then continue in sin that grace may abound? Paul replies with a resounding “God forbid” (Romans 6:2). To continue to practive...

So you believe Abraham's work of Faith (James 2:14-26) wasn't true faith worthy of salvation? Think you might agree that some Christians judge James (2:14-26) based on their own religious theology. In affect giving the impression that they are more Spiritual than the Apostle James.

So you don't believe Luke 5:20 ... Jesus. 20 Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.” So, it sounds like your theology doesn't believe "their faith" was possible or the faith in the above scriptures #1558. It's beginning to sound like you are more a follower of...

“These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me” (Isaiah 29:13). NT wolves in sheep's clothing (tares), whom Jesus does not know, are fake Christians, false teachers ... thinking they are helping God when they are more interested in...

That goes to show how deceptive is legalistic religiousity without "faith" ... Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their [active] faith [springing from confidence in Him], He said, “Man, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:30 The Pharisees and their scribes [seeing those with whom He was associating] began...

Is the deep cry from the heart of a repentant sinner (leading to salvation) a 'work' initiated by himself or initiated by God or by both? With God all things are possible whether of a Calvinist or Arminianist persuasion when it comes to being born again. Wouldn't a born again new creation in...

Unfortunately there will always be religious legalists that go out of their way finding reason to dispute the Word Of GOD (e.g. RCC vs Protestant, Baptist vs Pentecostal, Calvin vs Arminian). GOD will have the final say (judgement. Is the deep cry from the heart of a repentant sinner not a...

One gets the impression Bf52 may actually believe he has more spiritual wisdom than did the writer of James 2:14-26.. Not unusual as there's some controversy who actually penned this letter ... the on-going state of scholarly Christianity. Referring to himself as "Brightfame" is in and of...