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Just because a denomination or sect participates in spiritual disciplines does not mean they think that these works earn their salvation. We in the west have few spiritual disciplines, other than attending church services once or twice a week.

Black History Month exists partly because blacks have not been given credit due to them in standard history books. Their contributions to the military, science, society, etc. has not been covered as much as they should be. If we learn about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "The Father of Black History,"...

To say there is no more instances of the Father “drawing to Christ” the unsaved — this seems like a semantics issue. To lead seems the same as to draw. Romans 2:4 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth...

In Roman Catholic tradition, while both bread and wine must be consecrated by the priest for a valid Mass, the congregation often receives only the consecrated host (Body), while the priest consumes the consecrated wine (Blood) alone. This practice supposedly stems from historical, logistical...

Thanks, but I was looking for the specific phrase “sinned in Adam”. Your verses are relevant, though. “All have sinned” in themselves, but not in Adam. Because of Adam is a better way to put it. “In Adam all die” because death reigns due to Adam’s sin. By Adam’s disobedience many were made...

Quote me some Bible verses that say babies or anybody “sinned in Adam”.

kyredneck is okay. He declares what he thinks and people respond to it. There are very few real discussions going on here. Repeating an opinion over and over again is the common tactic. Theological sore points spin in fruitless circles, going nowhere. There is mostly the expression of enigmatic...

Sometimes a discussion goes nowhere. It becomes a bedlam of people stubbornly expressing their thoughts and pitting them against other thoughts. Some do it seriously, others do it maliciously.

Fruit will be seen and known. We are saved by faith and judged by works. Matthew 7:16-20 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot...

Another heretical false teacher. Attacking the scriptures in this nutty way is not enlightening or profound. “If you get it wrong, it’s only heaven or hell, right?” This is not serious or scholarly. Walsh calls into question the idea that the gospels are products of traditions going back to...

That is the craziest phrase I have ever heard — “sinned in Adam”! Babies do not die because they sinned in Adam. All humans die because Adam and Eve’s sin brought a curse of sickness, injury, aging, and death upon all living creatures. Dogs, cats, birds, etc. do not die due to them sinning in...

Coptics are more perfect than most of us, I’ll wager. Coptic Christians are an ancient ethnoreligious group native to Egypt, forming the largest Christian community in the Middle East, roughly 5-15% of Egypt's population. Established by St. Mark in 42-68 A.D., the Coptic Orthodox Church is...

Salvation is by faith alone, but that faith must be authentic, which means it produces fruit. Works do not save, they prove you have salvation. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. 2 Peter 1:5 New Living In view of all this, make every...

@Cathode is right. Faith is a word that for some people often means just adhering to a creed, having a set of beliefs, an acceptance of a doctrine. Head knowledge. “I agree that Jesus died for my sins and rose again from the dead.” Then they add a bunch of other dogma, based on their...

Studies suggest that over-reliance on AI is reducing human cognitive abilities, particularly critical thinking and memory, through a process known as cognitive offloading. While AI acts as a powerful tool, dependency without active engagement can lead to "cognitive atrophy," where mental skills...

Cathode, you do not need a person’s permission to pray for them. Some people turn against God and blaspheme Him when their prayers are not answered the way they desire. Perhaps their prayers were not even coming from a righteous life, but only God knows. Terrible, rotten, horrifying things...

I shall do it again. Saints reign with Christ and enemies march across the earth to surround the camp of the saints. Revelation 20:4,7,8,9 4 And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years…. 7 When the thousand years are complete, Satan will be released from his prison, 8...

It’s weird and rather sad how he’s not discussing the topic, but is merely quoting verses that have nothing to do with it. This is how he behaves.

How could God say He wants all to be saved, if Jesus did not die for all? I Timothy 2:3,4 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.