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  1. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    The gospel in a nutshell is John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Romans 10:9-10 is an easy way of showing the way - Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your...
  2. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    Of course not, and I don't think my post indicated that at all.
  3. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    There is one way to salvation. One. If the "wayward understandings" don't line up with scripture then it's not a matter of grace being strong enough. There's a difference between, for example, disagreeing on whether to immerse or sprinkle in baptism, and another on whether baptism saves. If...
  4. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    I'm not going to be here long so won't be posting until tomorrow - plus I don't want to give an off the cuff reply to your post, but I will say all of your arguments are the same ones I've already seen. I don't need to read your catechism as I've seen enough of it quoted to know it's wrong and...
  5. illini1959

    Why Aren't You Churches Casting Demons Out Of People???

    First of all "you churches"...what do you mean by that? Second....are you seeing a lot of demon-possessed people and if so, are you casting them out? The purpose of the church isn't specifically to cast out demons although believers shouldn't run from it, either. The poster who said be...
  6. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    Hi Philip - I'm pretty active on another roman catholic forum and the things they post - and believe - astound me. So, I am taking someone else's assertions, but they are catholic. Most of the doctrine taught by this church just aren't scriptural. Most all of the Marian doctrine isn't...
  7. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    That's what I mean. You go to your catechism. Show me in scripture where the eucharist saves anyone, or keeps anyone saved.
  8. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    Hi ~ I'm not sure what your question is, I'm sorry! Do you mean 1 Corinthians 3:4-7? 4 For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I am of Apollos,” are you not mere men? 5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to...
  9. illini1959

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?

    Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church? To answer the title of the op, yes. Someone already said 'catholic' just means universal. Salvation is through Christ alone. The "eucharist" isn't salvific. Denominations are man-made and I don't follow them. Catholicism isn't just "another...
  10. illini1959

    When is a christian NOT a Christian?

    Hi Miss Hepburn, I don't think you're putting me on the spot at all! :) Receiving Christ as one's Savior is being born-again. If the Nicene Council's definition agrees with Scripture, great. If not, go by Scripture. Anything that proclaims a different gospel than what Christ and the Apostles...
  11. illini1959

    When is a christian NOT a Christian?

    The word "Christian" has become a catch-all for any denomination claiming to follow Christ on some level. A (true) Christian is one who has received Christ as their Savior as per the NT.
  12. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    The quotes below are what you said. I've never not been honest. Just because you disagree with someone doesn't make them a liar. I have zero guilt regarding any posts to you. Your problem is the way you post. It would do you good to learn to disagree with someone without name calling, etc...
  13. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    Hi Nancy ~ Luke 21:24 says They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive among all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Jesus is speaking of the end days here. Since Israel as a nation was disobedient and...
  14. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    Calling me a liar is beyond the pale. Since you clearly can't discuss these things without lowering yourself to name calling (to say the least), I'm out.
  15. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    It's cute your telling me not to just quote scripture, but learn what it means right after posting one verse and assigning a belief that's not even close. Taking John 9:41 at complete face value to support a completely false doctrine. "Invincible ignorance" is a complete fairy tale. Talk about...
  16. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    Good morning! I hope it's ok if I just quote and reply to this post. People who've received Christ are children of God - "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" John 1:12 "For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through...
  17. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    If it's ok, I'd like to reply tomorrow - I'm leaving where I am right now and don't want to shoot of just any reply. I'm not ignoring you and will be back here tomorrow. Ok? Thanks!
  18. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    Show me where scripture ever says anyone else will be there - I'll continue to post what I want, thanks ;) If you can honestly say anyone other than the children of God, those who've received Christ, will inherit heaven (based on ....?) that shows no understanding of His word which, in turn...
  19. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    You don't know what I really believe if that's your comment. Try again -
  20. illini1959

    Diagnosing Mother Teresa

    Some people in the OT were pantheistic, not all. Of course only Christians will be in heaven. That's God's plan, not mine. You may consider them saved, but God's word says different and I posted a ton of verses showing you. His gift of salvation is open to everyone - anyone can receive...