John UK wrote:
Maybe you didn't realise the article is heterodox.
And James never got his answer, did he?

James, Jaycobee: "Christopher let's start with God's word. How do we know what God's word is?".... I wasn't doubting the Word of God. I'm sure it came across that was. I was asking a rhetorical question. I hope you have asked that question and can defend how we got and why we have the Bible. Did you know Luther wanted to throw out the book of James? Did you know Jude and Revelation and 2nd Peter and some other epistles were not considered scripture by some early Christians? Did you know the Ethiopian church considers 1 Clement part of the New Testament canon? Can you tell me how you know that the Books of the Bible in your Bible are THE right books if the Bible itself doesn't list those books as THE Bible? I restate For the record I am NOT doubting our Bible.

John UK wrote:
Exactly, Christopher! For example, shall we take Jaycobee's 1050 commands we must keep in order to be saved, or the scriptures?
John 3:36 KJV
(36)  He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
It's so simple, even little children can grasp this.
BTW, this is not easy-believism, it is saving faith ism.
Dr Tim and I share a favourite verse or two, such as:
BELIEVE on the LORD JESUS CHRIST and thou shalt be SAVED.
and
CHRIST JESUS came into the world to SAVE SINNERS.

James Thomas wrote:
Jaycobee,
I think your confused plain and simple.
I'm not sure if your aware of this trend from the past few weeks but your posts Jaycobee are filled with questions on what saith these men who wrote these books about the bible?
When you should be asking what saith the Scriptures? Do you see that?
What Jesus taught in Scripture contradicts your point.
Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye **believe** on him whom he hath sent.
So Hearken to His words? Or wear your own girdle?
Read the Scriptures on the girdle spoken of here and the surrounding text.
Jeremiah 13:10
This evil people, *which refuse to hear my words*, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.

Christopher000 wrote:
Look at the big picture from all sides, but most importantly, what God says about it all, minus any crafty, age-old explanations from professionals who are paid, and sworn to dupe the wilfully ignorant, whether it be wilfully, or in ignorance. Listen to God, and read what God says, not men. God very clearly condemns, not only their doctrines, but the very system you're looking to save you.

James Thomas wrote:
Hey there Jaycobee,
Perhaps this one slipped by you as I don't think you addressed this particular question from Lurker..your under no obligation to answer but thought I'd reiderate the second half again for you.
"That said, you didn't answer my other question: What does God require of you?"

That's a big question. God expects us to believe in His Son, repent, be abstain from what is evil, follow Jesus' example. I also would say that he wants us to obey His Word which came to us from the Prophects and Apostles and Jesus. I found this link on New Testament commands and think this sums up what He expects of us: