| ar 13, '11, 4:21 pm |
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 Re: Important question for non-Catholics???Ah, so your question was a baiting question. Now I understand your motive. :) I never said the church in question is not one that Jesus directly or indirectly started. There's lots of good... |
Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 13, '11, 6:38 am |
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Re: What is this?If we all make up God and God is all of us, that makes God evil and it's author. If this person's correct, lets do away with all laws because there's no basis for laws because laws limit God... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 13, '11, 6:30 am |
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Re: Important question for non-Catholics???Your question is a catholic question in terms of the CC through many of you seem to be telling non-catholics that we should become catholics. I don't tell you that you should stop being a catholic... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 6:38 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?The OT rituals foreshaddowed the coming of Jesus. In and of themselves, they did nothing or God would not have done away with the Old Covenant replacing it with the New. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 11:12 am |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?It's refeshing to find someone like me that admits they don't know everything. I hope, if you were following the conversation, my response was based on the comments of others that seemed to think... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 6:13 am |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?I don't fell bad at all. I have a long way to grow but I'm reasonably confident in what I believe. We have quite different understandings, mine are not based on ritualistic things but on... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 6:10 am |
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| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 5:13 am |
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Re: Faith Alone and Matthew 7It helps to understand faith does not equal belief. As James said, faith implies a response (a work) as Paul said in Eph 2 8-10. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 5:02 am |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?You've made it quite clear what you believe. Seems we have little to communicate except we understand the love and grace and mercy of God quite differently. So be it. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 4:54 am |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?So, because an aborted baby can't reason whether or not it wants to go to Heaven, are you saying this passage is not for them? or for infants that die early in life? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 4:50 am |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Actually I have not proven your point seeing you missed my point. Nice try.:D What happens to aborted babies? Do they go to hell, puragory, heaven or nowhere? Or does it depend upon whether... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 4:49 am |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?The church agrees that it's not water baptism but a spiritual baptism? Good. That makes the idea that baptism regenerates logical as the Holy Spirit brings to life our human spirit. That's... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 12, '11, 4:25 am |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Seems humans have a body, soul and spirit while animals have a body and soul. Seems to explain why those without the quickening of the Holy Spirit act so animalistic: murderings, uncontroled sex,... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 5:03 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?I was wondering what Rinnie was meaning in the post I quoted. Thank you for your kind words. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 5:02 pm |
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| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 5:00 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?You were born once (body and soul); you have a dead spirit which NEEDS to be born; baptism in the Holy Spirit will give life to your spirit, thus you will be born again. This goes very nicely... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 4:53 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?If they've never been born how can they be born again? Being born AGAIN implies being born the first time, does it not? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 4:48 pm |
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| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 2:00 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Funny! "You" means EVERYONE but "All" (in all have sinned) doesn't mean all. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 1:16 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I disagree with your disagreement with me. But, thanks for your opinion. In your churches there are many people who don't believe as you do. Does that mean protestants are more honest because... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 1:15 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I was, you are correct. However, an unborn baby doesn't need to be born again, so are not part of the John 3 discussion, IMO. Silly person, John 3 doesn't include unborn babies that die. NO I... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 1:11 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Don't you think it's important that baptism should be in the context of the conversation Jesus was having with Nicodemus? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 1:08 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?You are saying I don't have the Holy Spirit? Aren't you saying that we can't come together unless I understand things like you? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 12:58 pm |
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| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 12:56 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I must have missed the question. I didn't say it was not referring to amniotic fluid. It common to say that a woman's 'water broke'. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 12:52 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?You mean interpreting that Jesus is speaking of baptism. It's not there, is it? Being born the first time is not mentioned in the John 3 passage? Are you sure? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 11, '11, 12:51 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?You're a funny person. :) How, pray tell, do you get that from what I've said? If I believe babies don't need to be baptized to go to Heaven if they die, then what's your guess that I might... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 4:58 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I wasn't aware we understand the Bible by smell.:D I surely seems to pass the context test, thought. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 3:15 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I see why you believe what you do. I see it differently. Thanks for that wonderful verses from Colossians. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 3:14 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Context suggests water is being born the first time and Spirit is what's needed for the 2nd birth. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 1:43 pm |
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| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 1:39 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?And I'm counting the hours till lyou understand as I do.:D |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 10, '11, 1:27 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. How do you get this to be about baptism. I sure do agree... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 9, '11, 5:05 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?I'm saying, according to John, the Baptism of Jesus isn't by water but the Holy Spirit. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 9, '11, 1:51 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?That's a great prayer. I think we agree on many important things, don't you? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 9, '11, 1:50 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Luke 3:16 tells us there are two baptisms. Correct? Which one do you think saves, the one like John did or the one Jesus did? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 9, '11, 1:47 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?Could you provide the verse that says everyone is redeemed? Jesus died for all sins, however, I'm not sure all are redeemed. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 9, '11, 1:44 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?Good day, Nicea. Hope all is well with you and yours. God bless. The same question could be asked about 'cutting off a hand' and 'plucking out an eye'. Jesus did not deceive. He sure knew... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 8, '11, 4:23 pm |
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Re: Who was Melchiz'edek?IMO, Melchizedek is Jesus. I believe this by looking at all the verses, specifially the ones in Hebrews, and to me it points to Jesus. Ge 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 8, '11, 3:23 pm |
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Re: What does "Church" mean to you?One Body = not a specific church but the collection of ALL believers. One Spirit = the Holy Spirit One faith = in Jesus the Christ, the Son of the Living God. One bapatism = of the Holy... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 8, '11, 3:08 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?Very interesting. Thank you. "Remember to effect change" is exactly what happened with Paul. He went from persecuting Christians to being a Christian that was persecuted. Quite a change. ... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 8, '11, 1:14 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?364 αναμνησις anamnesis an-am’-nay-sis from 363; TDNT-1:348,56; n f AV-remembrance 3, remembrance again 1; 4 1) a remembering, recollection I couldn't find your understanding, but I... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 8, '11, 1:10 pm |
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Re: The Eucharist: Real Presence or symbol?Good point. It reminds me of Paul's comment: Col 1:24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body,... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 5:11 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when..."The Way" is one term used in the NT, if my memory serves me well. I don't know. Did God help found them? |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 4:30 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when...I have no problem saying the God started the CC. (not in 33AD as I've stated is my opinion) Can you say that about non-catholic Christian churches? I for one, struggle answering some... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 4:18 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when...I've spent too much time quickly going through this thread looking for my comments on the OP. I either missed a post or two where I commented in agreement to someones definition of the church or... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 4:07 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when...Let me publically apologize to you for saying you are baiting and slamming when I wrote you a private message. I have no proof and maybe I'm mixing you up with someone else. |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 2:52 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when...Note the date that was posted. Several posts after that one was Quote by WMSCOTT: The combination "the Catholic Church" (he katholike ekklesia) is found for the first time in the letter of St.... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 2:38 pm |
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Re: Please give me the name of the man, or men, that founded the Catholic Church, and when...If we were to ask Peter if he was the first pope, my guess he'd say no, or 'what's a pope?' If you asked Peter if the name of the church in AD33 was The Catholic Church, my guess is he'd say 'no'.... |
| Forum: Non-Catholic Religions Mar 7, '11, 2:32 pm |
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