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SDG · #41 02-25-2008, 07:27 AM

AFF is stronger than ever. Viva la independence!!!

ManOfWord · #42 02-25-2008, 08:30 AM

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No sir, and you're not sounding negative at all, there is ONLY ONE WAY to be saved. Jesus said it quite clearly: He, and He alone, is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the only path to salvation.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph 2:8-9

We are saved through faith in His finished work at Calvary, and our salvation is maintained by His grace that works in our lives. What I was referring to awas the standards that people feel they need, or do no need, to be saved. Some feel STRICT, almost legalistic, standards are required. Some feel more liberal standards are all that is necessary. That is what I do not judge. That is between them and God. I know what it takes for ME to be (I should say REMAIN) saved. Because my reply was about "standards and holiness" the brother spoke of. Which I addressed in a previos post.

I know it's not surprising, but I agree whole heartedly here. The way of salvation has ALWAYS been a PERSON, not a doctrine. Doctrine is important for it teaches us the way to think, walk etc. But the way of salvation has NEVER been a doctrine.....it has ALWAYS been a person....Jesus Christ!

A person can have perfect doctrine (at least some think that's possible) and not be saved. But you cannot have Jesus and be lost. There are still many who equate salvation with a formula/steps/doctrine etc MORE than they do the relationship with Jesus Christ.

commonsense · #43 02-25-2008, 10:13 AM

One Accord,
Good words, well expressed. I'm in agreement.

pelathais · #44 02-25-2008, 09:38 PM

Well said, OA. And while I am sympathetic to the issues raised by some of the "Acts 2:38 exclusionists" I also feel that God's kingdom is exactly that, His kingdom. And if He makes provisions for those who do not get everything exactly right, then that's His prerogative.

We are "Apostolic" because we have followed the example and preaching of the New Testament apostles. We are "saved" because of the work that only Jesus Christ Himself could do for us.

Neck · #45 02-25-2008, 09:59 PM

If this forum comes to an end.

It will not take away from the points of view expressed.

It will not take away the folks that I have met while posting since Feb 2007.

Nate

tamor · #46 02-26-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Neckstadt

If this forum comes to an end.

It will not take away from the points of view expressed.

It will not take away the folks that I have met while posting since Feb 2007.

Nate

Is this forum coming to an end? NO! Say it ain't so!!!

OneAccord · #47 02-26-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tamor

Is this forum coming to an end? NO! Say it ain't so!!!

It ain't so.

tamor · #48 02-26-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

It ain't so.

Whew!

That was a close one!!

DanielR · #49 02-26-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

Thank you, Brother Daniel R, and I'm glad you enjoyed the article. There are those, as you might suspect, in both camps, Trinitarian and Oneness, who might take you to task and say that there is bo room for fellowship between the two groups. But, it isn't my place to agree or disagree with you. My place to to pray for you and to encourage you in your walk with the Lord. And, to support your effort in obeying the Lord in what you feel He has called you to do. The rift between the two groups, and the rifts within the separate groups, make any cooperation and fellowship seem impossible. But, with that I disagree. I believe the Holy Spirit is big enough and strong enough so that we can share the common goal you speak of. That goal, reaching the lost, is the very heart beat of the Spirit-filled Church.

Anytime I think of the diversity within the Body of Christ I think of what General Colin Powell said in a Republican National Convention a few years ago. He said that the Republican Party is big enough and strong enough to rise above the diversity and unite together as one. And, as I heard those words, I thought, "If a political party can do that, surely the Spirit-filled Body of Christ can do so much better". And it can. If we all will realize that diversity is what built this nation. Diversity, even on this forum, is what makes it strong. And diversity is what enables your organization reach people that I, or others, cannot reach.
May God bless you as you continue to walk with Him. I'd like to know more about your group. You can post further info here, or send a PM.

1Cr 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Oh yes, I catch it from all sides, but that's ok. This is where God wants me and Satan doesn't like it, so he gets everyone he can to speak against me building a bridge. So to Satan I say, "Tough luck, I'm staying put until the Lord tells me to move on and not a moment sooner!"

Although I will most likely catch alot of flack for it from the cons and some mods, I'll start a new thread in a couple of days and tell everyone what we do.

Daniel

OneAccord · #50 02-26-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielR

Oh yes, I catch it from all sides, but that's ok. This is where God wants me and Satan doesn't like it, so he gets everyone he can to speak against me building a bridge. So to Satan I say, "Tough luck, I'm staying put until the Lord tells me to move on and not a moment sooner!"

Although I will most likely catch alot of flack for it from the cons and some mods, I'll start a new thread in a couple of days and tell everyone what we do.

Daniel

Brother, please don't think you'll catch it from me. If you are where you feel the Lord has put you- I pray that you will be as effective as can be in reaching the Lost. And, I'm all for building bridges and tearing down walls.