Graceblest, I largely agree with you. Some points, if I may... 1. I think there is considerable confusion. SOME want to place "foreknow"...
IMO.... Sin is a spiritual disease.... a twisted, broken aspect of our heart and soul.... the "old Adam" as Paul calls it... what traditional...
If you read it, I hope it is helpful in increasing understanding.
Why I'm Pro-Life As slavery was the huge moral/political issue for some 200 years in the USA, abortion has become such in our time. They are...
See post #87. I quoted a few Scriptures that together sure suggests that Baptism accomplishes much.... and I can't find any that suggests it...
I'm good with that.... I'm never too comfortable telling God what He cannot do. Thank you for the response!!
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OOPS.... I guess I already chimed in on this - and forgot! Forgive me....
(Great topic for the Theology Subforum!!!!!) Here's my view... Gospel: Romans 8:29-39, For those God foreknew he also predestined to be...
. Consider especially posts 87 and 87..... Lutherans speak in much the same way. Often in the same "all inclusive" manner. And when parents...
Below is meant to address the issue of whether those under a certain unknown age are unable to be given faith by God.... Matthew 18:6, "If anyone...
. Is Baptism simply an inert rite? A ritual act that accomplishes nothing, that God never uses for anything? Perhaps symbolizing stuff or...
Is Baptism effectual? How is it related to justification (narrow)? Tradition: I'm going to start by again noting Tradition. I'm doing this in...
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