John Yurich
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I make jokes about any subject matter. That is the kind of humor and personality that I have.I don't think that "equates"
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I make jokes about any subject matter. That is the kind of humor and personality that I have.I don't think that "equates"
Is Jesus Himself Yahweh?What is faith? Is it a simple believing (see how those demons also believe in those James verse)? I would agree with your statement if you agree with my definition of faith:
Trusting in the promises of Elohim and obeying His Word as proof that we do
Also, you are quoting from ephisians on your salvation formula. If you read 2 more verses:
Eph 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Messiah Yeshua unto good works, which Elohim prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
These good works that were already prepared is torah. The preceding verse talks about works of man (oral law) which Paul clarifies further down in verse 15.
One final question: Is repentance required to be saved? What is repentance?
Jesus stated that all who received Him thru faith/belief are now saved, and John stated that he wrote the Gospel to assure us that by believing in Him, have eternal life! Note, no working in there!Faith = trust...in the salvific sense, we mean "trusting in Christ's work on the cross" to forgive our sins
Repentance = "change one's mind"...we know this is the case because Peter instructed the Jews at Pentecost to "Repent"...(Acts 2:38) clearly, it meant to have a "change of mind" and nothing else because they were already practicing the Law (works of the Law)
Throughout the gospels the message was to "repent, for the kingdom of God is near" Christ is not interested in works, He is interested in your mind, though.
The other point I want to make relates to the difference between merely being "saved" and being a "disciple". Practically all of the New Testament is written with the intention that those who do actually repent (transferring their trust in self into trust in Christ) will become disciples, but this doesn't always happen. And some respondents to the gospel never develop and mature as believers. They can hardly be called disciples, and in many cases should not be called disciples. ( not that it really matters what we call them anyways)
The parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-26) is a perfect example that God's kingdom does not require obedience (works) as a prerequisite for entrance. This parable contains 3 main elements (1 master, 10 slaves, enemies) This demonstrates that even the unfaithful servants are still part of the kingdom, but they will be given little responsibility in the heavenly kingdom) This relates to the concept of "rewards" in heaven, which Scripture teaches. Clearly, there will be some who receive little reward, yet they are still "saved" from eternal punishment
Congratulations. You are now equal with a demon:Jesus stated that all who received Him thru faith/belief are now saved, and John stated that he wrote the Gospel to assure us that by believing in Him, have eternal life! Note, no working in there!
Congratulations. You are now equal with a demon:
Jas_2:19 You believe that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe – and shudder!
What makes you any better than they?
You deny the Gospel, is Jesus God to you?Congratulations. You are now equal with a demon:
Jas_2:19 You believe that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe – and shudder!
What makes you any better than they?
Are you saying demons are saved if they believe?You deny the Gospel, is Jesus God to you?
Is Jesus God?Are you saying demons are saved if they believe?
I make jokes about any subject matter. That is the kind of humor and personality that I have.
You are mistaken to believe that salvation is achieved through the Lord's Supper in the Catholic Church. Salvation is received through Grace and Grace alone. What Catholics believe is that the Grace that saves is received in the Lord's Supper or more properly called the Eucharist. Saving Grace is also received in the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, Confession and the Last Rites. Sacraments in the Catholic Church are considered works of God not works of men. Luther also believed the sacraments were works of God.Where most Protestants have issue with the Catholic Church is not in either church's belief in God or Jesus...both believe in the same entities. The crux of their differences is in the practice of the Lord's Supper. In the Catholic tradition Salvation is achieved through the Supper...the actual act of eating and drinking are required for Salvation.
For Protestants, the Lord's Supper is symbolic, a time of remembrance for what Christ has done for us, a ritual we undertake to honor His instruction to us to "Do this in remembrance of me." Salvation is achieved through belief and acceptance. There is no thing we can do to earn Salvation.
Does this help?
Catholics do not believe in a works-based system. If they did they wouldn't baptism infants who are saved the instant the words of Christ are said.While that's a problem, I don't think it's the biggest problem. Catholics believe in works-based and man-centered salvation.
The big difference is that we hold to justification being done by God moment Jesus is received thru faith, while RCC holds that God cannot declare a sinner right until they actually are right enough, by having enough of the sacranetal grace!You are mistaken to believe that salvation is achieved through the Lord's Supper in the Catholic Church. Salvation is received through Grace and Grace alone. What Catholics believe is that the Grace that saves is received in the Lord's Supper or more properly called the Eucharist. Saving Grace is also received in the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, Confession and the Last Rites. Sacraments in the Catholic Church are considered works of God not works of men. Luther also believed the sacraments were works of God.
The difference between Catholics and Protestants is in their definition of Grace and what Grace does.
What is your definition of Grace?Jason, I used to be a part of a "works-based" evangelical community whose view of salvation was "Trusting in Christ, plus baptism, plus continued obedience". Eventually I left this church after hearing a gospel message that presented the doctrine of Grace.."God's mercy towards me through Christ, in spite of my sin"...you see, I cannot earn grace, once I understood this truth it was like a huge burden had been lifted from me and I actually possessed more of a desire to serve God than when I was insecure in my standing with God. Darrell has demonstrated patience and lovingkindness in explaining the Hebrews passages to you on this thread, in fact I have never heard a better explanation of these passages than Darrell's. Please take it to heart and realize that when Jesus said "it is finished" He meant the fulfillment of prophecy of Him as the Lamb of God, the final sacrifice... the veil in the temple was torn, representing Christ and Christ alone as the mediator - and Jason, it doesn't matter how many words it takes to explain this...I will write a 15 page essay if necessary...there is no limit to the words used to convey eternal truths of our Holy God.
What is your definition of Grace?
Not exactly true. Catholics believe a person is saved the instant they are baptized because of the words of Christ in John 3:5 and Paul's words in Titus 3:5 describing baptism as the "washing of regeneration" and Peters words, "baptism now saves you." and Jesus words in Mark 16:16, "He who believes and is baptized will be saved."The big difference is that we hold to justification being done by God moment Jesus is received thru faith, while RCC holds that God cannot declare a sinner right until they actually are right enough, by having enough of the sacranetal grace!
Yes, it's unmerited because we can't earn it. It is a free gift but what does "favor" mean? In Scripture the word "favor" is the Greek word for "grace"unmerited favor...and I'm not the one who defines it
Catholics do not believe in a works-based system. If they did they wouldn't baptism infants who are saved the instant the words of Christ are said.
They also don't believe in a man-centered salvation. Please quote from the Catechism if that is what you are claiming.
Yes, it's unmerited because we can't earn it. It is a free gift but what does "favor" mean? In Scripture the word "favor" is the Greek word for "grace"
That doesn't explain what it is and what it does.
The fact is that the Catholic Church has always worshiped the biblical and historical Jesus as God
The Catholic Church is not entirely false as there are scriptural doctrines and scriptural parts of the Mass. And the Catholic Church does indeed worship the biblical and historical Jesus as God. Some Evangelical Protestants state falsely that the Catholic Church does not worship the biblical and historical Jesus as God.
No, the catholic church and her daughters worship a lawless Jesus who came to do away with His Father's words.
This is not what scripture preaches. The catholics (I was one), also add in many man-made rules such as sacriments, goddess worship (mary the queen of heaven), popery (nicolatin hierarchal rule), and many other sins. They also are into sun worship (monstrance, wafer host, sunday worship, xmas). They added in much paganistic practices such as christmas and easter which her protesting daughters still do. The list can go on and on.
COME OUT OF THIS EVIL SYSTEM - This is a total misrepresentation of YHVH and Yeshua.