Sequence = forgiveness then repentance
jt: Can we agree that Jesus came to forgive?
So why was John the Baptist sent to prepare the way for him?
What was the message of John the Baptist?
I rest my case... judyt
In a message dated 3/27/2004 4:36:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
ot without
repentance which means the sinner must consciously repent of and
turn
from their
sin.
What happens to the fellow who is not aware
of his sin? The flow of the blood doesn't work until he, the sinner,
does the right thing? How in the world do you explain "salvation by
faith apart from works?" And why is it necessary for God to continue
accepting our faith IN THE PLACE OF righteousness? What is your
message of hope to the addicted? And the guy in South Africa who
has never heard of Christ? And the gang banger who was molested by a minister
and rejects "religion" out of hand because of that experience? Where
does I.Q. fit into your scheme of things. Some people just do not have
the smarts to understand sme things but can grasp others.
Rather than
answer all your objections, I have decided that our thread is better served to
limit the discussion somewhat. I believe the above gets to the
heart of our disagreement. Looking forward to your response.
John Smithson
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