Remo & Susan Graziotin wrote:
Amen to that Jess!! All old confession state this fact!
One "must" start and rely always to the sorse of there Justification but its never alone.
The term the just shall live by faith has three meaning in each time its used in the bible, its context changes to correct or balance out the error. Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. the ephasis is on "Live" the life must resemble that which it came from CHRIST. Romans passage is ephasizing the "JUST" aspect or Judicial fact. and the Heb passage is simple its "FAITH" The Just shall live by "FAITH" not dead faith not factual faith belieing a few facts about Christ but true Faith which workth by LOVE!!

Jess Stanfield wrote:
Justification is by faith alone, but is never alone. Good works do follow true justification; they evidence this judicial work of God.

Lance Eccles wrote:
"...and just as many are posting their repentance on videos that are played back to congregations or shared on websites such as YouTube."
"My secret thoughts about Brother X's wife", all on YouTube.
Could make interesting viewing...

TB wrote:
Excuse me for getting off the anti-Catholic rhetoric that seems linked to every single news item around here but...
It's not a coincidence that southern CA is on fire. When will these politicians learn that they are the cause of "natural disasters" with their anti-God agendas. Hurricane Purity was another case-in-point.

Fellow Saint wrote:
First and foremost a solid foundation in some important basic doctrines: Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Scripture Alone, Christ Alone to God's glory alone, at least that much, setting that pastor and the local church on a good Protestant doctrinal standard. And the pastor also needs to know this is truly his calling, to be serving the Lord in the congregation.

Christian Raas wrote:
I just pity the poor Apostolic Christians of the first 1500 years of the Church who had a literal interpretation of the Bible and cosidered the Bible ALONE as their authority. These poor creatures did not have Calvin's institutes of religion nor any reformed confession to teach them what the Bible REALLY says.
And yet, I prefer to remain an Apostolic Christian instead of converting to the religion of Calvinism.
Walt
Here is a good website promoting my side of the story:
www.evangelicaloutreach.org
Look for the article:
"His ashes cry out against John Calvin"
with all sources listed in the footnotes.
Caution: This website is thoroughly biblical and could destroy your faith in Calvinism.

Lance Eccles wrote:
Walt, I'm quite prepared to criticize the pope (and any bishop, priest or layperson) who publicly does wrong, including those evil people in the article you mention.
There is a difference between criticizing RCs and criticizing the RCC. If I were to criticize the RCC's teachings, then I would be saying it is not the true church, and I would feel obliged to leave it.
As it is, I know that it is the only hope of attaining salvation, because that is the will of Christ.
And I see Jim is once again exulting in the sins of others. You have to wonder.

Sheep Dog wrote:
This whole thing with Schwarzenegger is so disgusting I can't even comment; I'm at a loss for words. As for our country being 80% Christian--equally ridiculous. I don't think writing to the Govenator, talking about it amongst ourselves, complaining about it, or any of those types of reactions are likely to change anything. The problem is man's sinful nature. The unregenerate are doing the only thing they can do--sin. The only answer is for men to turn away from and forsake their sin, and the only way that is going to happen is through evangelism. I wonder how many of the 20%(?) who are true believers are involved in personal evangelism? Praying that God will send revival isn't enough. We MUST be obedient to His call to go out and preach the gospel to every creature. May I recommend www.wayofthemaster.com and www.livingwaters.com as a starting place for learning how to do this Biblically?