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Pardon me for thinking that this is not a reply as much as "mailing it in" without serious interaction with what is in the post.

At least you think you did. ... I like that you affirm the hope of heaven and the sufficiency of Christ’s work. In the first reply that I quoted, the idea that our spirit goes to heaven immediately because we are “clothed in Christ’s righteousness in our baptisms” is certainly close to...

Neither of those answers my question. (see below).

But do you believe that imperfect people here on earth die and are received into heaven as perfect people, cleansed of every fault, every sin, every inclination to sin? ... we believe that.

I think they seem to be missing because so many have come to pay "lip service alone" to following Jesus; because without making a really serious attempt to follow Jesus the easy way of "once saved always saved" misleads Christians.

I agree that we (meaning the majority of Christians) are most unlikely to forgive "all who wrong us", in the same way that Jesus forgives us (meaning all Christians), and that is a problem for us (meaning the majority of Christians) so we (meaning all Christians) depend on the mercy of God...

Well, it is what Jesus said, I do not think it is a transaction, but it is a call to live a life like his and that is what being saved is about, no?

Think of the unforgiving servant whose master refused to forgive him because he didn't forgive others and you'll be on the money.

I'd be concerned about churches that make salvation sound transactional. Catholic teaching emphasizes that salvation is God's gift through Christ, not something we earn. While I believe faith should be lived out through prayer and service, these are responses to God's grace, not payments for it.

ugh!

I have to say that your posts fill me with horror.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 RV It really is not hard to remember...

No. It is holy Tradition, which includes the Holy Bible, and the Holy Spirit that forms my theology. I'm not a protestant. I haven't followed man-made traditions like "sola scriptura" and the other doctrines of the "reformers" such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Thomas Cranmer.

No. I've read the bible from cover to cover many times.

No. Oversimplified and lacks credibility, your views of what scripture says and means differ from what the text of scripture says and means. Inaccurate translation. For the word of God is living and effectual and more piercing than any two edged sword; and reaching unto the division of the...

Because Jesus does.

Do you know what transgender means? In Catholic teaching, the term transgender is not defined in the same way as it might be in secular or psychological contexts. Instead, the Church approaches the topic through its theological understanding of the human person. According to Catholic doctrine...

You could look up the words I use, there are many online sources for accurate definitions, and if you think I have a Catholic slant then you can check Catholic sources for definitions and see for yourself.

I can see from your reply that you are not ready to discuss this matter without projecting erroneous views onto me.

I am wondering if you read what is in my replies.