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. Francisdesales “I am still not certain of your position regarding reception of the Eucharist†I am not certain of what you are not certain of. Are you referring to my not being able to participate in the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church? JamesG

. ageetonyagee Exactly what are you trying to say? JamesG

. Elijah674 Since the Bible has become so subject to the practice of interpretation, I hesitate to even offer a Scriptural portion, knowing that it will be understood totally differently by you. Nevertheless, "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 KJV...

. Francisdesales What do you think of my solution to the problem of closed communion as it pertains to me? We’re getting way off topic here. Though I suppose that one could argue that the difference in attitude toward Lent is due to denominational thinking and the practice of closed communion...

. Francisdesales “Utopia”? No, I’m not a utopian. I just understand unity in a different light. Unity is being one through our having the same life through our relationship to the same Lord through our connection to the same Spirit. This is the unity that is available to us in this life if we...

. Francisdesales This time of Lent is a good time to review our priorities. It is a little easier to see the importance of the cross in our lives. It is a good time to renew our relationship with our Saviour Jesus Christ who carried his cross on our behalf. It is true that some...

. ageetonyagee Speaking of wordy vague talk, what is your point? JamesG

. It is a simple matter really. Whoever believes in the promises of God as they know them in their own era are the chosen people of God. During the Old Testament era of the nation of Israel, there was at least one Gentile among chosen people of God. Her name was Ruth. The mistaken notion...

. Francisdesales It has been a long time since I heard from you. I hope it wasn’t something that I said. I have learned a great deal from our email conversation. I may not agree with everything, but I understand the Catholic position, and I think Christianity as a whole, a little better...

' The idea of the “Christian year†developed long before the split between the East and the West, well over a thousand years ago. I believe that God allowed this development in Christianity for a particular purpose. To help those associated with Christianity as it existed at that time up...

. Alabaster I said what I wanted to say on the subject. Thank You for your help. JamesG

. Alabaster “The Church is here on earth and is made up of ONLY born again Christians.” As I said, there is a difference between the Church and the ekklesia. The Church is understood in Christianity in two different ways. But there is a common idea concerning the Church that allows for both...

. Scotth1960 Ah, an adherent of the Eastern Orthodox Church in our midst? Most Protestants are ignorant of the doctrines of this Church, thinking that they are the same as the Roman Catholic Church, if they are even aware of Orthodoxy at all. To Roman Catholics, after Vatican II, the...

. Essentials Wherefore art thou? JamesG

. Alabaster It is unclear to me. But I will give you the benefit of the doubt and take it as a yes. Correct me if I am wrong. Vic I like your new Avatar. Fighting against evil I presume. vja4Him In answer to your question, there is nothing wrong with Mysticism per se. It all depends upon...

. Alabaster “My opinion from your post, JamesG, is that sometimes I think all this 'book larnin'' ain't too healthy!†Christianity is in a shambles today. Nothing but denominations led by men. Most denominations will not allow Christians from other denominations to participate in the...

. Alabaster I do not understand your answer. A simple yes or no will suffice. JamesG

. Alabaster You only answered half of the post. Do you desire to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, to grow in grace and in the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ, and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind? JamesG

. Alabaster The two verses that you quote are in this context: Ephesians 1:1 NLT “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.” I don't much care for the NLT...

. Alabaster A very good answer. Now, if you agree to add to that a desire to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ, to grow in grace and in the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ, and to be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will have revealed yourself to be a Christian...