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If it depends on the exercise of fidelity - meaning faith that not only persists but also works for the betterment of others in the body of Christ and those who are being called into the body of Christ - then it is no denial to say that without faith it is impossible to please God.

It could be, I do not know.

Not so, it's just history. Just the facts of the years in the 1530s. It's what you'll find in history books. Henry VIII made all the bishops sign the oaths making him head of the Church in England, beheaded those who refused, and divorced his wife. The formation of the Church of England was a...

Henry VIII's quest to divorce Catherine of Aragon led to a schism with the Pope in Rome, resulting in the separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church. This move saw the execution of several bishops and other notable figures who opposed the King's orders. Over time, tens of...

Brethren, tell me if this is true - if a thread asserting that Calvinism is wrong, or that Lutheranism is right only when viewed through a Catholic filter to interpret the key ideas of Lutheranism, or perhaps a thread to say that Anglicanism is built on the wish of an English King to have a...

The concept of omnipresence in creation may not fully capture the essence of where God is. I believe that God is not confined within creation, thus He could be omnipresent within it and yet exist beyond. Therefore, 'omni' in omnipresence should be understood as an infinite presence, indicating...

One chap, in another discussion forum, has suggested that the Lord's prayer implies that God is contained in heaven, I presume that he doesn't mean that God isn't omnipresent, but he appears to mean that God is "in heaven" meaning contained within heaven (whatever heaven may mean). What's your...

I'm sure I quoted many verses in a single passage.

What objectives do you pursue to achieve the unity among Jesus' followers as he prayed for? John 17:9-19 RSV-CE I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom thou hast given me, for they are thine; (10) all mine are thine, and thine are mine, and I am glorified in...

@brightfame52, you've been faithfully posting about faith for a long time now. It's interesting how "faith" and faithful, can have such wide meanings, isn't it?

Most are Baptists and Baptists have a pastor, maybe some deacons, and rarely some elder(s) which are of the same rank as the pastor but under his authority.

I mentioned bishops because the KJV has three offices in its ecclesiology bishop elder (priest) deacon

If you like the KJV please explain your ecclesiology. Does your church have a bishop, elders, deacons, anything else?

God is a theme, man is another, sin and redemption a third ,,, share the main themes of the holy scriptures that you see and think matter.

As far as I know I am the only regular Catholic in here.

The accuser is often considered our adversary. The name Satan is commonly associated with this role. However, many individuals partake in the act of accusation, aiming to harm those they accuse. In my view, if we do have enemies, they are the ones who levy accusations against us.

If mercy were deserved, it would not be mercy; similarly, if grace were deserved, it would not be grace. Certain Bible translations employ the term "undeserved kindness" or an equivalent phrase to convey the concept of grace, serving as a useful reminder that grace is not earned. In my view...

If their assertion conflicts with a passage or multiple passages from the holy scriptures, inquire how they reconcile their claim with the revelations of the scriptures, citing the specific passages. This approach may provide insight into their perspective and future intentions.

I agree with you that tub thumping laws and rules is a bad idea when helping someone who is depressed. The concept of Law and grace can be perplexing. Some evangelicals draw a stark contrast between the Old Covenant and the New, leading to the impression that the Law was negative and that the...

How does a law/gospel distinction relate to The Joint Declaration Between the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation on the Doctrine of Justification?