I agree, overall, with your message. There are three items that I would like some clarity on. Please know that I approach this in good faith, and even if we disagree on the details we're on the same team.
Three - Is salvation "revocable"? Once a person declares Jesus his or her Lord and Savior, what human actions can undo that Heavenly Seal? And don't we all have unbridled sin in our lives? If we could choose to be good enough, the Cross would be irrelevant.
Eight - Is Baptism by water required for reconciliation with God? Isn't that just an outward declaration of an internal decision? I find it hard to believe that separation from God could be the outcome of failing to do an activity.
Eleven - This seems like a fairly minor detail. Go to church on Sunday. Go to church on Saturday. I meet with my church community on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday mornings. I don't keep any of those days "as the Sabbath."
AGAIN - I am not trying to start a fight. I am legitimately interested in hearing more about why these three points made it onto your list. Think of this as a chance to teach, rather than prove. Please and thanks!
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I agree, overall, with your message. There are three items that I would like some clarity on. Please know that I approach this in good faith, and even if we disagree on the details we're on the same team.
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Is salvation "revocable"? Once a person declares Jesus his or her Lord and Savior, what human actions can undo that Heavenly Seal? And don't we all have unbridled sin in our lives? If we could choose to be good enough, the Cross would be irrelevant.
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Is Baptism by water required for reconciliation with God? Isn't that just an outward declaration of an internal decision? I find it hard to believe that separation from God could be the outcome of failing to do an activity.
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This seems like a fairly minor detail. Go to church on Sunday. Go to church on Saturday. I meet with my church community on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday mornings. I don't keep any of those days "as the Sabbath."
AGAIN - I am not trying to start a fight. I am legitimately interested in hearing more about why these three points made it onto your list. Think of this as a chance to teach, rather than prove. Please and thanks!