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  1. Hardcastle

    Christianity In Crisis: The 21st Century.

    Well, Scott - I am not a Calvinist and your rant comparing statues of Calvin in Geneva to Orthodox/RCC veneration/worship of icons appears to be misguided and not well thought out. The point remains - the veneration/worship of icons by any group should be rejected by all Christians for the...
  2. Hardcastle

    Differing opinions regarding salvation, Mary, and the word "save. Are there?

    You may be confused - it is 'Scripture vs. the RCC'. The RCC repeatedly goes beyond what is written and as such cannot be the body of Christ. The Lord's church remains true to God's word."In all cases, the Church is to be judged by the Scripture, not the Scripture by the Church." ~ John...
  3. Hardcastle

    Church

    Let's try to remain in reality my friend. The abuse of Christians via papal authority runs a long bloody line in the historical record. Educate yourself.
  4. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    Sola scriptura...All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV)
  5. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    Hi WT - I will have to disagree - Meyer recognized infant baptism prior to Augustine but he correctly notes that infant baptism did not become *common practice* until after the time of Augustine. Tertullian (c. A.D. 210) opposed infant baptism as did other 'fathers'. He says let children come...
  6. Hardcastle

    Church

    Of course, the authority noted by the leaders of the apostolic church in the NT and the authority given the Roman Pope as he lords of the RCC are worlds apart.
  7. Hardcastle

    Differing opinions regarding salvation, Mary, and the word "save. Are there?

    LOL - aren't your just the pot calling the kettle back? Doesn't the Patriarch of Constantinople do his best to be a mini-pope? Two wrongs - the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Romish Pope - do not make a right - right?
  8. Hardcastle

    Christianity In Crisis: The 21st Century.

    What about the East–West Schism (1054)? What happened to the 'unity' of the "Catholic Church"? Christians do not worship or venerate statues, icons and relics. Those believers who belong to man-made organizations that promote the worship and veneration of statues and icons need to come...
  9. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    I put my faith in God's word and His word is clear - infants were not baptized in the NT. The ordnance of baptism has always been 'believer baptism' administered only to those capable of hearing, believing and obeying from the heart the gospel of grace. Your error continues and you have placed...
  10. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    The 'fathers' were not inspired writers and some that your tradition consider to be 'the fathers' taught baloney. Your appeal to the 'fathers' as your authority doesn't fly. If that is all you have you have nothing. When the 'fathers' contradict the Book (and many do) one must reject the fathers...
  11. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    You continue to argue from ignorance my friend. The Bible does not tell us NOT to use Coca-Cola in the cup of blessing as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. The Bible does, however tell us that the apostolic church used fruit of the vine as the emblem for the Lord’s blood shed for many. Your logic...
  12. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    Your logic remains flawed - infant baptism is not in the Bible because it is not sanctioned by God and it was not practiced by the apostolic church. It remains what it has always been - one more man-made dogma that should be rejected. You continue to dodge reality my friend. Wake up. For the...
  13. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    You were told clearly and correctly that Holy Writ does not instruct infant baptism because infants are not candidates for baptism. The one who is scripturally baptized is the one who is mature enough to hear God's word proclaimed and responds to that word via obedience from the heart to the...
  14. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    I have studied the matter – extensively and Meyer and the other scholars are quite correct. The historical record tells the story – the baptism of infants is not to be found in the NT; the baptism of infants cannot be considered an apostolic ordinance; infant baptism encountered long resistance...
  15. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    You're wrong - it does establish the truth that the one who believes and is baptized is the one who will be saved. Peter says the same thing - the one who believes, repents and is baptized is the one who will have his sins forgiven. And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of...
  16. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    Jesus didn't teach that - Jesus did teach that the one who believes and is baptized will be saved. Easy concept my friend. Why do you find it so difficult? Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved... Jesus Christ
  17. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    Your statement is illogical and makes no sense. The biblical example is clear - believer baptism is just that - baptism for those who believe and confess that Jesus is the Christ. Infants do not have the ability to do that. You are back to square-one - left in your error.
  18. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    What you fail to understand is the example given us in the NT is the rule - Peter was clear - those who are to be Christ's disciples are those who will hear the gospel preached - they will believe that Jesus is the Christ - they will repent of their past sins - and they will be immersed in water...
  19. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    I quote God's word and His word is logical. Jesus states the one who believes and is baptized is the one who will be saved. Your denial of this truth leaves you in your error. There are no 'qualifiers' added. The text says exactly what the Spirit wanted it to say - the one who believes and...
  20. Hardcastle

    Infant Baptism and the Bible: Should Babies Be Baptized?

    How many examples do you require? You continue to argue from ignorance - yes? You have explained nothing my friend. The facts remain true - one must believe, repent and be baptized in water to have his sins remitted. Infants do not have the mental capacity to do any of the above. This is a...
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