Recent content by chestertonrules

That's not what the bible teaches. I note that you ignored the scripture I posted.

Do you know of anyone, unbeliever or believer, who has not sinned? I assume not, so your point is irrelevant. Why not attempt to address the scriptures I posted?

Not exactly healing, but relevant: 1 Cor 11 27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29For...

Then you should not participate in the sacrements, including the Eucharist.

All are drawn to Jesus. Some come, some don't. The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Here's a question for you. I believe that market based, ie. conservative, economic principles are clearly and demonstrably superior to state based, or leftist, systems. I...

It is God's will that we believe in Jesus, but that is not all that he wills. You can't take a single non-exclusive verse and use it to negate the rest of the bible. Gal 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature...

Does this mean that you believe in universal salvation? If not, then you are saying that what God did for the world was not enough.

My reasoning is that Jews were responsible for crucifying Jesus, therefore, they made salvation for the world possible. Just a theory, I admit. Actually, 5 points Calvinists do deny this. They claim that God has chosen some men for damnation and that he has no desire for them to be saved.

We need God's grace, but we will be judged for our words, thoughts, and actions. If we persistently disobey Jesus without repentence we won't be saved. Obedience matters! 1 Cor 7:19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts. Gal 5:6 For...

Re: It brings salvation ! I always find it interesting that Calvinists must add words to scripture[see brackets above] in order to conform scripture to their dogma.

He must be part of that new eastern Wyoming Catholic movement. :D

I think I did respond, but my answer was that I don't know! Ha! :lol It could simply mean that salvation came to the gentiles through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Whatever it means, I don't think it changes the fact that God has alwayas wanted all men to repent and follow his will.

I believe your interpretation is flawed. You are ignoring his conclusion: Romans 11 30Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a...

1) I agree 2) The hardening was a result of disobedience, not God's will, so I think we agree here. God allowed it to happen. 3) I disagree. I don't think that individuals rejecting Jesus was necessary for God to save the world.

The power of baptism comes from God, not from the person being baptized, so I completely agree with your overall point. Baptism conveys grace.