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David in NJ

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I never said punishment
But Penance

the three things make up penance
Prayer, alms, fasting

1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

The three kings were not in penance but they were walking in faith searching for the King.
They followed the prophetic word spoken to them and brought gifts as worship - not penance.
The Spirit of God was guiding them as this was prophesied beforehand.
 

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I am speechless as you don't seem to understand.

As I said

Interpretation provides meaning!

Meaning provides understanding!

Understanding produces unity!

so if you want unity we must be very specific and focused do we can have the same interpretation, meaning, understanding, and unity

you were on infant baptism
Continue please
 

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I never said punishment
But Penance

the three things make up penance
Prayer, alms, fasting
Not according to dictionary definition:

penance =
  • 1.punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing:"he had done public penance for those hasty words"
  • 2.a sacrament in which a member of the Church confesses sins to a priest and is given absolution.
 

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As I said

Interpretation provides meaning!

Meaning provides understanding!

Understanding produces unity!

so if you want unity we must be very specific and focused do we can have the same interpretation, meaning, understanding, and unity

you were on infant baptism
Continue please
But wrong understanding is dangerous. Wrong understanding stand in the way of the truth. Wrong understanding will not produce unity. I have unity with many of the members of this site because we all possess the true understanding. I do not have unity with you @theefaith although I respect you even if I do not agree with you.
 
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The New Birth and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and to walk with Christ all the way Home.

Is that not in scripture ?If not it means nothing to me.
We sit on these forums and talk scripture ,we debate scripture . What is the edification in talking or debating doctrines of men ?

Id rather not understand scripture than to try an understand traditions of men.
 

David in NJ

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Is that not in scripture ?If not it means nothing to me.
We sit on these forums and talk scripture ,we debate scripture . What is the edification in talking or debating doctrines of men ?

Id rather not understand scripture than to try an understand traditions of men.

OK then, you do not understand scripture as it was spoken to you.
 

n2thelight

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OK then, you do not understand scripture as it was spoken to you.

I understand scripture just fine, just that scripture doesn't can't and won't speak to me from the tradition of men.

If I can't back up what one says with SCRIPTURE, it means not a hill of beans to me .

Again ,what do I need outside of scripture ,which is His Word, not mans ?
 
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David in NJ

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I understand scripture just fine, just that scripture doesn't can't and won't speak to me from the tradition of men.

If I can't back up what one says with SCRIPTURE, it means not a hill of beans to me .

Again ,what do I need outside of scripture ,which is His Word, not mans ?

Let's try this again: The New Birth and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and to walk with Christ all the way Home.

What I stated here is the Gospel message from Christ in one simple sentence.

A.) New Birth - John 3:1-21
B.) Baptism of the Holy Spirit - John 1:29-34 and Acts chapters 1-2
C.) Walk with Christ all the way Home - Matthew 16:24 and Hebrews 13:5
 

n2thelight

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Let's try this again: The New Birth and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and to walk with Christ all the way Home.

What I stated here is the Gospel message from Christ in one simple sentence.

A.) New Birth - John 3:1-21
B.) Baptism of the Holy Spirit - John 1:29-34 and Acts chapters 1-2
C.) Walk with Christ all the way Home - Matthew 16:24 and Hebrews 13:5

So what's the problem ?
 

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Jn 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

God the Son!
 

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Start in Genesis
Here goes...

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:...

14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
 

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Yes, this is just one of the many reasons why the Roman Catholic Church is just silly. Dressing up in holy garments is another one that just always rubbed me the wrong way about the RCC, too. Well, the OT (Old Testament) was different, but they still treat the NT as if it is the New Covenant. Then they mix in idolatry into the mix and say it is Christian? The RCC is obviously false for anyone who simply just reads their Bible and asks God for the understanding on it. The only way a person is Catholic is if they have been taught that or they have idolatrous leanings.
Great post.
 
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Ancient prayer and hymn to the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Ghost, fill the hearts which thou hast made, and enkindle within us the fire of divine Love!

Come Holy Ghost creator blest and in hearts take up Thy rest!

Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid and fill the heart which Thou hast made!
 

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We believe that the one God eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and that these three are one God, co-equal and co-eternal, having precisely the same nature and attributes, and worthy of precisely the same worship, confidence, and obedience. Matthew 3:16, 17; Matthew 28:19, 20; Mark 12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:3, 4; II Corinthians 13:14.
Again, where does the SCRIPTURE say "God the son", as you teach?
 

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Here goes...

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:...

14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

NOTICE: The Scripture does NOT, in any way, denote that THEIR Image was flesh.

NOTICE #2: Figure of Him to come again does not denote flesh but something else - find out what that is.