Recent content by Spockrates

Sorry, I was ill. If you are interested, the discussion is here: http://christianforums.net/Fellowship/index.php?threads/catholic-discussion-barbarian-spockrates.52172/ :)

I think you're right! Half way there. Just need to know what God's will is in this case. :)

Yes, anything we do in our own power is considered garbage in God's sight. But what about the good we do in Christ's power and for his glory? For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) Are the good things...

I see. So then, are you saying "the power to behave more like Christ" is one cause of salvation?

Thank you for those biblical references. I hope you will help me understand how they apply. You see, what I think you are saying is this: 1. God's grace pardons my sin 2. God's grace also changes me within, giving me the power to behave more like Christ 3. I am saved by God's grace alone...

TurnOrBurn: I am interested in seriously considering what you have to say about God's wisdom compared to worldly wisdom. If you are interested in discussing the two wisdoms with me, please start a discussion on the topic and let me know when you are ready. Blessings to you. :)

Thank you for that post, For His. Jesus' words from Matthew 25 are the only ones I remember from my Catholic education as a child. I left the Catholic Church long ago. I think you are correct that it is God's grace that enables us to love like Christ. I think it is also true that it is God's...

I want the truth, Turn. For I do believe all else will burn. Did you know that the ancient Greek for the word philosopher means a lover of truth? For Socrates, I believe these words rang true, don't you? He was the first Greek to teach that there is only one God who Himself is the source...

Or would you like me to start it, Barbarian?

Yes, please. Just start a new discussion here, Barbarian: http://christianforums.net/Fellowship/index.php?forums/1-on-1-debates.11/

Thanks, DI. I'll see you there.

Not sure I understand. What is a "world of wisdom"?

Yes, I think you must be right. :) If grace is any act of God giving generously to us, then giving His Son, and the eternal life that somehow is (or at least accompanies) His Son are examples of what this grace gives. Jesus and everlasting life are what we see when we remove the wrapping...

Not so sure this is new, but perhaps not often considered. It seems that Jesus teaches He Himself is God's generous gift, which I'm sure you know: "For God so loved the world that he have his one and only son..." (John 3:16) And I suppose this makes sense. For eternal life, as you said, is...

I'm thinking Christ Himself is a gift of grace. If you don't think I'm wrong about this premise, I'll explain why I think wisdom might also be such a gift. :)