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But the church exists where two or more meet in Jesus' name. They met in houses that were independent of each other. From within those meetings, God raised Pastors (aka Bishops) elders, and teachers to prepare the saints for the ministry. Each believer was a priest and a minister. The church was...

You need to define Church by scripture. None of the institutional, denominational "churches" fit scripture. They are religious franchises that serve the church (people) at best. Most enslave people. church. A word generally used to translate the generic Greek word ekklēsia, which variously...

Impressive.

Really........... Have you ever read the Bible through? At least once?

But the church is not a physical institution. What you call church is not found in scripture. It's a Walmart-type business franchise that sells its own version of religion.

Can you prove they did not?

But Jesus' words are everywhere in scripture. You guys cannot be found anywhere in scripture. Unless the Reformers were right and your guy is the Antichrist.

Jesus and Paul preached the same gospel.

But what is the standard for truth? The Bible or a "Church" not mentioned in scripture?

You can argue your church version unimpeded. I'll stick to scripture.

So the truth is not important? Ignore scripture, it doesn't matter?

Contingent Grace (To the tune of Amazing Grace). contingent grace how sweet the sound that saves by works foreseen I once was lost but came around was blind but chose to see 'twas grace that looked ahead in time and saw that I would be never bound by sin and such but with a will that's free

I believe in the separation of Church and State and Christians should not have any entanglements with the State. She should move on and teach in a more believer-friendly atmosphere. We should Shun military service and employment in public education. Avoid situations like Kim Davis who became...

It would be nice if someone was a chronic snorer.

Thanks. I'll add this to my notes. Just remember though, our main topic is how Jesus did not die for those who did not believe in John 10. And that was the reason they did not believe.

It Saves Christians from the institutional Churches of the Reformation that have not changed.

Faith, as in the milk of human kindness will not save. Faith is a supernatural gift of God that happens before the will ever becomes involved. Only those with it can understand what I'm talking about.

You are looking in all the wrong places. Do you have any books by Luther?

But you cannot have faith without having the Holy Spirit. It's a fruit of the Spirit. What many call faith cannot save. If you are saved you will have faith.

Have you ever studied the topic before condemning it? You should know all the pertinent scriptures.