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Posted on 05/26/2018 7:00:33 AM PDT by tiredofallofit
Notice the twisting of what you posted? The assumption (the poster is full of them) that confession is not available except through an institutionalized hierarchy is satans game for obfuscating the Grace of God in Christ. Confessing to our Father when we are born from above IS the way that GOD our FATHER raises we children up in the way that we should go. The poster is dishonest and trying to get argumentation, using bait and switch and taunts. Self identified leftists tactics.
I have heard that as the argument goes that if you take the non-Calvinist position, that means that you believe that you contribute to your own salvation, somehow putting your salvation in the *salvation by works* category.
IOW, the only alternative to Calvinism is salvation by works ergo, if you are not Calvinist, then by default you believe in salvation by works.
I don’t see it that way: I’ve heard too many good Baptist preachers teach Grace alone by faith alone to buy that argument. I see it more as a theological debate, not an issue of salvation.
MHG is right.
You are twisting what I said.
I specified the confession to a man for the forgiveness of sin, not confession in and of itself.
So, noob, what's your purpose here, besides blog pimping?
Reviewing your posting history, it looks like you are a Catholic.
Is that the case?
A simple *yes* or *no* will suffice.
“many good Baptist preachers teach Grace alone by faith alone \” If you will put an e on the end of ‘faith’ it might fit better.
JESUS is the door.
Absolutely.
I remember when the Revelation found in Ephesians 1 really exploded in my spirit. My Heavenly Father made provision for me long before I ever had the chance to sin. He had a plan to rescue me from spiritual death long before sin even entered this world. That’s profound LOVE.
His Way makes religion just seem so silly.
The formula of absolution used in the Latin Church expresses the essential elements of this sacrament: The Father of mercies is the source of all forgiveness. He effects the reconciliation of sinners through the Passover of his Son and the gift of his Spirit, through the prayer and ministry of the Church:
God, the Father of mercies, through the death and the resurrection of his Son has reconciled the world to himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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So we know that when we partake of the Sacrament of Reconciliation that God forgives and forgets our sins.
Does God forgive sin that is not confessed to a member of your organization? Is your institution absolutely required for forgiveness?
You are a twister. And what you accuse is absurd on the face of it, since you have been exposed as using bait and switch and false attributions. That, interestingly enough, identifies you more than any words we might post describing you.
I am sorry if I stumped you with my queries, I understand the enigmatic position you’ve chosen.
Go ahead. Spell it out. How have I been accused of using bait and switch and false attributions? Specific examples are welcome.
Please tell me which bait and switch you are referring to and I will answer you.
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