CLawrence
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If the "DaVinci Code" wasn't such a bestseller and such an influential book in the lives of so many people then there would be no need to worry. I agree here. The idea that Jesus was married to Mary comes mostly from the "Gospel of Philip" and th…
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Hos Erof, thank you for your response, I found it very interesting. Regarding the thief on the cross, we must differentiate between water baptism and the baptism of the Spirit which comes at the point of belief/salvation. The thief was most certai…
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Now what I wanted to know is, even if those people with all their hearts thought that the religion they were following was the correct one, and did no unrighteous acts will they still be put into damnation because they weren't baptised? In my opini…
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In the opinion of a protestant... We are saved by faith. Not by works, not by baptism. I would ask these questions: What about the thief on the cross? Definitely not baptised, yet Jesus promises to be with him in paradise. What about the child…
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The doctrine of the rapture comes from 1 Thessalonians 4 & 5, among other passages. Regarding whether we believe it will happen before, during or after the reign of the anti-Christ, those determinations are made from the interpretation of many …
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with all due respect I think your assumptions about my wife are incorrect. Shawn, I understand how you would believe my assumptions about your wife are wrong - however, I wasn't really making any assumptions about your wife in particular. The assu…
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But you must agree, that if the Bible teaches us to enact the Eucharist in a particular way, then we should not be ignorant of this, and we should perform it in the appropriate manner, out of respect and obedience. Actually, I do agree that we shou…
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talking about the doctrine of the rapture as taught within evangelical christianity. Actually, the doctrine of the rapture varies within the evangelical denominations. Some believe as you stated, that it would take place prior to the coming of the…
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clawence may i ask wut religion are you I was raised in the Lutheran church, and attend a Baptist church now. Have been a part of several Protestant denominations in between. CLawrence
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Thanks for the information - I would be interested in the order you focus on those 8 gospel stories. Also, shock of all shocks, I didn't know that you celebrated Easter on a different day than us! CLawrence
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One from each Testament: Esther and Hebrews CLawrence
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I'm not Anglican or Orthodox - but consider this carefully. While your wife may be happy now to have her children raise in the Orthodox church, when they are actually born, it is likely she will do a complete change of heart. She will want to atte…
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A protestant's input: Predestination is a paradox, but it is taught in Scripture - see Romans 8:28-30 for example. Somehow through the sovereignty of God both the free will of man and the predestination of God are both possible. God predestined th…
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I appreciate your patience and input. I just have a problem with the word “challenge” in your above statement, it has some negative connotations to it, and ive never intended to present a challenge in any negative sense Iqbal, I never considered "c…
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All things are in place for the end of the world, we no longer wait for the fullfillment of any further signs. However, we have no idea how much longer God will wait out of His love and patience for mankind. In a related question, what do you all …
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Surely there is no problem with this, but speaking from a strict theological perspective, would you agree with my previous posts in which i argued that the intended purpose of the Eucharist as it was instituted, was to be a memorial sacrafice, offer…
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JFranklin, Thanks for your reply regarding the age breakdown of participants on these forums. I find it encouraging to see so many young people (boy, that makes me sound old!) interested in discussing their faith with others of like mind. CLawren…
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what are your views on the nature of the Eucharist - i.e. A mere memorial meal in commemoration of a beloved one, or a memorial sacrafice offered as a gift to God? Iqbal, I'm not sure I've ever really thought about it as a gift/sacrifice offered t…
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Spiritual presence - the body and blood of Jesus Christ are received in a spiritual manner by faith . This view is held by most Reformed Christians, such as Presbyterians. This would be closer to the view I hold - and yet more than what my church…
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Iqbal, Thanks to you and others for the welcome to the forum. Regarding Protestant sects and consubstantiation, I'll see if I can answer you. My understanding of Catholic theology regarding Eucharist is that somehow the elements become the physic…
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Hello all - I came to this website after hearing about the murder of the "Coptic Christian" family, and wanted to find out what exacty was a "Coptic" Christian! I am about as Protestant as it gets, so felt compelled to answer some of the questions …