A Bible Study - Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians Only (Jesus, salvation) - Page 11

Bishka · #**101** 06-12-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Special Revelation

Okay, I give you an inch and you want a mile...lol. I haven't offered you my hand of fellowship. Rather, I have offered you my hand of friendship. I will PM Paul if you are open to study the book of Romans together under the authority and leadership of Paul (not the Apostle Paul). What is your answer?

I am afraid I would have to decline unless there was a male Latter-day Saint in the equation.

Sonic247 · #**102** 06-12-2007, 09:21 AM

Romans 6:20- For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things [is] death.But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

I think these verses are good when looking back on my life before Christ- I suppose some people think they would be missing out on something by believing in Christ. But looking back I realize the things I used to do are not worth missing, and that they actually cause death.

FerventGodSeeker · #**103** 06-12-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beckysoup61

I am guessing that is a yes then, how unfortunate. I think as Christians we all should study the Bible together.

If you want to discuss the issue we can do so in PM. I'm not willing to take up any more space on the thread over this.

*Paul* · #**104** 06-12-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic247

Romans 6:20- For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things [is] death.But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

I think these verses are good when looking back on my life before Christ- I suppose some people think they would be missing out on something by believing in Christ. But looking back I realize the things I used to do are not worth missing, and that they actually cause death.

I agree Sonic, this verse is clearly demonstrating the change in heart of one who has been born again, his affections have been changed, like as Paul says elsewhere:
2nd Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
You were once one creature who was a servant to sin, you are now (that you are in Christ) a new creature who is a servant of God.
I think this shows that if you are (Spiritually speaking) today what you have always been then you are not in Christ Jesus for the person in Christ Jesus is now free from the bondage of sin and is a new creature.
I like this parrallel, free from righteousness to free from sin, that is (imo) free from sins dominion over us, we must still mortify the flesh and walk in the Spirit, choosing those things that please God, but before we were new creatures in Christ we lacked the power or the desire to do this, being unregenerate. But now that we have recieved Him we have received power to overcome sin in our lives.
St. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

*Paul* · #**105** 06-30-2007, 05:59 PM

So, where did all of the Roman Catholics and Orthodox go?

JayHawes · #**106** 07-01-2007, 04:18 PM

What is the current topic about?

*Paul* · #**107** 07-01-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHawes

What is the current topic about?

Pick one brother and i'll discuss it with you, i'd like to keep this going even if it is only evangelicals.

may · #**108** 07-02-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FerventGodSeeker

Victor and I were chatting recently, and we decided that we should start a Bible study thread. Amidst all the heated debate and discussion, I've been searching for some serious Biblical studying, without a bunch of vitriole and sarcasm (of which I am guilty of as well). If you are a Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant Christian, we would love to have a Bible study on this thread with you. If you're not, it's nothing personal, but we would prefer if you stayed out of commenting here.
Of course, in our infinite wisdom, Vic and I couldn't for the life of us decide what specific topic or Biblical passage we want to study, lol. So if you have ideas, please throw them out and we'll get going. I know this seems a bit open-ended, but that's just because I want it to be more of a group study rather than a sermon that Vic or I dole out from a soap box. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Your Brother In Christ,
FerventGodSeeker

so are you looking to know what the bible really teaches ,or are you after knowing church traditions and doctrines , because to dismiss those christians who are not part of the mainstream could mean that you are really missing the bible truth , and then you would not be getting what the bible really teaches, after all it is a bible study that you are mentioning , so before i get kicked out of here, how about starting with Daniel 2;44 because that is the whole theme of the bible from Genesis to revelation .

athanasius · #**109** 07-08-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by may

so are you looking to know what the bible really teaches ,or are you after knowing church traditions and doctrines , because to dismiss those christians who are not part of the mainstream could mean that you are really missing the bible truth , and then you would not be getting what the bible really teaches, after all it is a bible study that you are mentioning , so before i get kicked out of here, how about starting with Daniel 2;44 because that is the whole theme of the bible from Genesis to revelation .

Waite a minute May! Your a JW. Jw's are not protestant or Catholic or Orthodox. So why are you posting on here in the first place???