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Not exactly. From what I understand, you HAVE to do this. You said this in post #101: "They realize all the weaknesses they have and sometimes it can be discouraging as we try and fail to over come weaknesses. This discouragment presents itself as failure to be able to reach the desired goal...

Oh, but I DO understand what James taught. I believe the faith comes first, and as a result of that faith, we WANT to be obedient to what Christ has taught. It's not a matter of being saved, "after all we can do". It's a matter of loving God so much we WANT to live like He would have us live. It...

Sorry to interrupt your train of thought, Frankie, but I just had to say this is one of the saddest posts I have seen in a long time: How sad to think one has to try, try, and try again to the best of their ability to get there, and even then, there is no assurance. fb, it is absolutely...

AMEN, Frankie! I have a basic problem with the title of the BOM..."Another Testament of Jesus Christ". We don't NEED "another testament of Jesus Christ" because we have the ONE testament of Jesus Christ...the Bible. And, like you, I don't need to pray about it. Personally, I don't know that...

I must say this is one of the most fascinating threads/discussions between mormons and Christians I have ever read. And although it is very lengthy, Romans5:1 inserted a little "gem" way back up the road somewhere that could have been overlooked if one was quickly reading the thread. Someone...

Most of our adult classes still use Lifeway material; however, they are given the option of using some other approved material one quarter per year. Our children and preschool classes have not used Lifeway in the last few years. Their material for children seems to be VERY outdated in terms of...

Here!! :clap: I am currently reading her "Mark of the Lion" series, and it is great. But my VERY FAVORITE Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love...one of the most ncredibly powerful books I think I have ever read. CJ

LOL! :D I love books and have a very difficult time getting rid of ANY of them! However, about twice a year, I go through them and give lots of them to my church library and offer them the option of keeping them in the library or putting them in the once-a-year book sale. The book sale is...

I haven't read through all the posts here, so this may be off topic, but I have begun to really like Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB). It is very "readable". I will say I am NOT a Bible scholar, so for me, the Greek and Hebrew translations are not a qualifier of a good...

Well, I feel better! Thanks! I thought she was referring to MY avatar which happens to be an angel, not a pig!!! I'm a southern ladeeeeeeeee, born and raised in Texas, who likes unsweetened tea, pee-can pie, and has an angel for an avatar! :)

I work for the senior pastor at my church and he has put together a new deacon training handbook. One of the sections is "Baptist Distinctives". Here is the outline of what is defined as to what makes us "Baptists". 1. Belief in the Lordship of Jesus Christ 2. The authority of scripture for...

The verse you're memorizing will very DEFINITELY exist in the next year's edition...it just may be worded a little differently. :) CJ

And I have just the opposite opinion...if I came across "A Royal Priesthood", Baptist would be the FIRST thing that popped into my head!! What would you think about "Priesthood of Believers"? CJ

OK, you lost me with that one...a pig for an avatar? :confused: CJ

Liz, thanks for your thoughtful reply. As I get older and talk to newer adult Christians, I have come to realize maybe the "sinner's prayer" is not always necessary. --gasp!-- What IS necessary for salvation is one's realization that they are a sinner, and that God in His infinite love, mercy...

Nicodemus asked Jesus the exact same thing. Read John 3:1-21. I was raised in a Godly home with Godly parents. I do not ever remember a time when I did not love God. HOWEVER, there came a time when I realized that I was a sinful little kid. I did things that did not please God and I knew...

It's not up to Baptists to determine whether or not you are saved. Your salvation is determined by your relationship with Jesus Christ. So, for you and anyone else who wants to answer the question, what do YOU consider salvation to be? CJ

OK.

Hmmmmm...guess I thought you were some type of Baptist because you were participating in the thread helping to decide the name of this forum. If you're not Baptist, why do you care what name we call the forum? (Just curious...:) ) Is there a thread that I could ask you what do YOU...

What do YOU believe "salvation" to mean?