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theefaith

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I cannot find anywhere in scripture where the color 'black' is associated with the death of Christ.

But we do see the color Red associated with His death = His Blood shed for us upon the Cross

The way i see it - RCC priests are dressed in black because they are in darkness

i was as quoting you

#2. You have a sinful man, dressed in the color of death = black

it’s Christ’s death that accomplished the redemption

the priest offers the eternal sacrifice of Christ

conform to his death till he comes
 

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No

But HE did purchase from among men with His Blood and added them to His Body and also made them into Living Stones to be part of the House of God.

that explains a lot!!!!!!!

explain Matt 16:19 I will build my church!
 

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that explains a lot!!!!!!!

explain Matt 16:19 I will build my church!

You asked 'a church' = answer is NO

My answer to you was House of God = His Body = HIS Church = not made with men's hands

Why do you go against the teachings of the Apostles Peter, Paul and John???
 

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So when Jesus said to the thief on the cross that he would be in Paradise without being baptized, He was mistaken?
The theif was Baptized with the baptism Jesus was baptized with.
 

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You asked 'a church' = answer is NO

My answer to you was House of God = His Body = HIS Church = not made with men's hands

Why do you go against the teachings of the Apostles Peter, Paul and John???

Matt 18:17
1 Tim 3:15

if he did found the church then we must submit to it!


  1. Matthew 12:28
    But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.


Lk 22:29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;


Prophecy of the new covenant church fulfilled in the apostolic union with Christ!

Matt 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, (Israel) and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (The new covenant church) Jn 15:1-5

Dan 2: 44 And in the days of these kings (Roman Caesars) shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Isaiah 2:2
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

Micah 4:1
But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.

Lk 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Matthew 5:14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.





Christ the king!

The king of kings!

Christ is King of Glory!

Kingdom established by God!
Isa 2:2
Dan 2: 44
Micah 4:1

One, holy, catholic, (universal) and apostolic! And all nations and all people shall flow into it! All must submit and obey the king of glory!

Matthew 5:14
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Christ is the king!

Isa. 9:6-7 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Lk 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Lk 2:10-11 all people!

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Matt 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, (old covenant Israel) and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (The new covenant church) Jn 15:1-5

Gal 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

Holy Mother Church!
The new covenant!



Jesus Christ is king!

We must submit and obey the king of kings!

And In the absence of the king we must submit and obey the kings ministers!

Isa 22:21-22
Matt 16:18
Matt 18:18
Matt 28:18
Jn 20:21-23

Lk 10:16
He who hears you hears me...

John 13:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Biblical Example Joseph under pharaoh administers the kingdom and his brothers obeyed and submitted to him.

Christ is king and a king must rule the hearts and minds of his subjects!

All are subject to christ! Matt 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power (authority) is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

1 cor 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

The proof of true faith is humble subjection and obedience to Christ and His church!

Christ and His church are one! Acts 9:4 eph 5:32
 

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Note: this man, was already a disciple of Christ and born again before this moment. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons") strive to follow Christ, all of our Lord & Savior. He speaks to all that seek Him, not restricted by anything.

He himself knew better, when everything changed for him.
The LDS is a Works salvation CULT, "Christian" in name only.
 

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DIY religion!

no baptism no church no priest required!

BINGO!!! All that's required is the Conviction of SIN by the Holy SPirit, and a person's repentance, calling on God in the FAITH that he gifts. (Eph 2:8,9) That ROME doesn't agree doesn't mean SPIT.
 
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Where in the Bible does it say that? It's not a good idea to add your own ideas to Scripture.
Mark 10

They said to Him, “Grant us that we may sit, alone on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.”


38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”

39 They said to Him, “We are able.”

So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; 40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.”

The disciples really didn't know what they were asking for

Luke 23


39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.”

40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”

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And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Jesus Dies on the Cross

The thief was immersed in the death of his Lord defended Jesus, professed his faith and rose with Him.
The theif died purified having been baptized with the baptism Jesus was baptized with. His sin was purged and so entered eternal life at Jesus' side.
 
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He himself knew better, when everything changed for him.
The LDS is a Works salvation CULT, "Christian" in name only.
Having thoroughly studied & lived the faith, I'm gong to passionately disagree with you there. Jesus Christ is my Lord & Savior, the foundation of whom I am- transformed from the old me to believe & alive. He is everything. Nothing here is "name only".

But I totally acknowledge your right to think whatever you want.
 
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BINGO!!! All that's required is the Conviction of SIN by the Holy SPirit, and a person's repentance, calling on God in the FAITH that he gifts. (Eph 2:8,9) That ROME doesn't agree doesn't mean SPIT.

not according to Christ lk 10:16

so you are the mediator of a personal covenant
Your own savior
 

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God does not reveal His truth in a vacuum!

God does not set His true adrift on a sea of spiritual anarchy!

God sets His truth in His church, in the possession of His apostles to safeguard, to ensure it is not added to, or taken away from, or changed in any way!

And to teach the same truth to all nations and all ages!

Verified by scripture:

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Matt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost!

Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints!

2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness!
(all scripture not 66 books alone)

Must be instructed in the faith:

Lk 1:4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Matt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…

Jn 29:21-23 as the father sent me, so I send you. (Same mission, power, and authority to teach all nations)

Lk 10:16 He who hears you, (His apostles) hear me.

Jn 13:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Jn 8:32 You (the apostles) shall know the truth; and the truth shall make you free.

Jn 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
(His apostles)
God's church is the Acts 2:38 church, which you are not part of.

You are part of the Acts skipping RCC church.

You need to fix this in your life.

I had to some 43 years ago.
 

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Did Christ found a church?

Absolutely!!! And ever since Calvary, it's been the Ground and Pillar of the TRUTH!!! I've been part of it as a Born Again Christian since 1963 when I was Conviced of my SIN by the Holy Spirit, and repented in FAITH (gifted by God) on a Wednesday night in Houston, TX.
 
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Jim B

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Absolutely!!! And ever since Calvary, it's been the Ground and Pillar of the TRUTH!!! I've been part of it as a Born Again Christian since 1963 when I was Conviced of my SIN by the Holy Spirit, and repented in FAITH (gifted by God) on a Wednesday night in Houston, TX.

Very happy for you!