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07-27-2008, 11:19 AM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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It is absurd to think anybody caring about the forum would be pleased with St. Mark posting that email.
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I have to totally agree here!
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07-27-2008, 11:38 AM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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StMatthew, I am amazes that men think of their works so great that one can be saved through their works, that Christ did not die freely for to come, but that they must have a man's help through water baptism for salvation. We must realize that without faith it is impossible to please God. Now, which is faith, to say that we have turned from our sins to the ways of Christ, or that we have turned from our sins and must be baptized by a man or woman to become acceptable unto Christ. Where is the faith in the first, and where is the faith in the latter?
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Is it works, are you burning energy, to use your mind/brain, and accept Christ?? He did all the work. We have salvation through Grace/ Faith/ Obedience.
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07-27-2008, 11:58 AM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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07-27-2008, 12:07 PM
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Shaking the dust off my shoes.
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
What I find interesting is that the Bible does not describe baptism as "works", but people want to come on here and insist that getting baptized falls under the category of "works."
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07-27-2008, 12:39 PM
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Smiles everyone...Smiles!!
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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Originally Posted by Rico
What I find interesting is that the Bible does not describe baptism as "works", but people want to come on here and insist that getting baptized falls under the category of "works."
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Wouldn't repentance be just as much a work as baptism?? The fact is, the "grace only" crowd is left having to believe that one simply accepts Christ as their savior, and that there is no repentance needed for salvation.
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07-27-2008, 01:14 PM
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Shaking the dust off my shoes.
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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Wouldn't repentance be just as much a work as baptism?? The fact is, the "grace only" crowd is left having to believe that one simply accepts Christ as their savior, and that there is no repentance needed for salvation.
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I suppose one who believes baptism is a work would also need to believe repentance is a work to be consistent. It can be taken one step further to include believing as a work as well. However, I don't see where the Bible refers to believing, repenting, or baptism as "works."
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07-27-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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Originally Posted by Brother Price
Mark 16:16 in the Amplified:
He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved [from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] will be condemned. ( Mark 16:16)
1Peter 3:21 in the same:
And baptism, which is a figure [of their deliverance], does now also save you [from inward questionings and fears], not by the removing of outward body filth [bathing], but by [providing you with] the answer of a good and clear conscience (inward cleanness and peace) before God [because you are demonstrating what you believe to be yours] through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ( 1 Peter 3:21)
In Mark 16:16, why did Jesus not say that he who does not believe nor is baptized is condemned, only he that does not believe. And 1Peter 3:21 says that baptism is for our salvation from inward questionings. Using these scriptures to enforce baptism as salvational is simply in error.
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the amp version is adding commentary into the word of God.
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07-27-2008, 04:35 PM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
You sure learn who your REAL Friends are sometimes
on this Forum
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07-27-2008, 04:46 PM
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Holy Unto The Lord
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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Originally Posted by stmatthew
Wouldn't repentance be just as much a work as baptism?? The fact is, the "grace only" crowd is left having to believe that one simply accepts Christ as their savior, and that there is no repentance needed for salvation.
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StMatthew, you are misrepresenting what we believe. We believe a soul see their sins, and their need for salvation, not just to get baptized and name on the church membership roster. Fact is, true conversion comes about only through repentance and faith in Christ, not in baptismal waters and not in a preacher.
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07-27-2008, 04:50 PM
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Re: The REAL Reason CONS have left or rarely post
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Originally Posted by Brother Price
StMatthew, you are misrepresenting what we believe. We believe a soul see their sins, and their need for salvation, not just to get baptized and name on the church membership roster. Fact is, true conversion comes about only through repentance and faith in Christ, not in baptismal waters and not in a preacher.
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But Brother Price, faith without works is dead, being alone.
Obedience is the evidence of faith.
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And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel."
--Amos 7:14-15
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