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The Jews were the first to receive Him as born-again Christians.

God's warning to Adam was carried out when Adam disobeyed God's command. Gen 2:17 KJV - But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. The resulting death is spiritual death. Since God is spirit...

I did not intentionally "misrepresent the Catholic teaching on the issue." I sourced the Catholic positions on how holy water is concocted and the results of baptism. Please take this opportunity to set me straight.

Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? “Therefore, sacramental baptism is the only means given by our Lord that assures salvation.” In Praise of Holy Water “The priest makes holy water by adding exorcized salt to exorcized water.” Catholic salvation: Baptism with holy water. Baptist salvation...

Thanks for your responses. While I do not believe mankind has freewill, I am attempting to gain insight into what those who do believe in it believe about it. Does every one, non-repentant and repentant sinners, have it? Where they born with it? Can they lose it? If they lose it, can they...

Nope. Should'a/could'a included it. Best to ya!

Christ died on the cross for the salvation of His elect. The Holy Spirit convicts His elect of their sin resulting in them repenting of their sin and accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior through a re-birth - being born-again. Catholic doctrine teaches that salvation is results from grace...

If you get the chance, ask Jonah if he agrees with you. For a second opinion , (reference kyredneck's in post #6), you should as Paul if he agrees also.

Free-Will - A Slave Free-Will - A Slave By Charles Haddon Spurgeon Dec 2, 1855 "And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life."—John 5:40 "This is one of the great guns of the Arminians, mounted upon the top of their walls, and often discharged with terrible noise against the poor...

Where does the Bible say so?

Sorry for the confusion. I edited my OP in an effort to clarify my understanding of how proponents of freewill believe. As stated, I do not believe in freewill. I would like those that believe in freewill to provide examples from scripture to support their position. Scripture continually...

God had His way. If Jonah had freewill granted to him by God, God would be obliged to honor Jonah's "freewill".

I agree, God IS freewill since there is no being that can successfully challenge or condemn Him. I believe Adam had freewill until the fall. My understanding of freewill that no bias or outside influence swayed your decision. In the human experience, this is not possible. Consider Jonah. He...

As I reflect on the portion of the DOI, I consider it to be a political statement that is impossible to be fulfilled by sinful mankind. It is idealistic to say the least. While I do not support or identify with these high-school students, I support their right to express their opinion. Why...

The state issues the marriage license, the church does not. The state also determines who is authorized to perform the ceremony. A notary is authorized in two states to perform the ceremony. In Maryland, any adult can sign as clergy, as long as the couple who are getting married agree that...

What is Oneness Pentecostal theology? | CARM.org "...Oneness theology denies the Trinity."

Was Luther Anti-Semitic? "“Set fire to their synagogues or schools,” Martin Luther recommended in On the Jews and Their Lies. Jewish houses should “be razed and destroyed,” and Jewish “prayer books and Talmudic writings, in which such idolatry, lies, cursing, and blasphemy are taught, [should]...

Sorry 'bout that. Two Catholic cardinals say 'homosexuality' is to blame for sexual abuse committed by priests | Daily Mail Online Said the abuse crisis was to be blamed on homosexuality - not abusing priests The devil made them do it!

Two Catholic cardinals say 'homosexuality' is to blame for sexual abuse committed by priests | Daily Mail Online Is this the defense they took in the confessional?

Baptist churches I am familiar with have made the choice to associate with organizations (ABC, SBC, GARB, etc.) primarily for the purpose of missionary programs. It is not practical for a small congregation to undertake such a task. Each church contributes on a regular basis to support the...