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Leviticus 13:46 (context is the leper/leprosy)
As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp.
Hebrews 13:13 BSB
Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV
For He made Him who knew no...
I know this is a bit speculative, but for Lutherans a Sacrament is...
1. instituted by God;
2. in which God Himself has joined His Word of promise to the visible element;
3. and by which He offers, gives and seals the forgiveness of sins earned...
Let's try one of these tight turns. (after hearing a presentation by R.C. Sproul)
John 6:44 NET
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
Arminians say the word 'draw' (helko) means to 'woo by persuasion'
Calvinists say it means to...
Perhaps a comedy for some, but a tragedy for others.
Nope, I'm pooped. Only your free will ordained by Divine Providence can move me in an otherwise direction.
I think this exchange has deteriorated far enough. I don't wish to continue
For Scripture on #303...
Genesis 4:1 ESV
Now Adam knew Eve his wife, (notice, not the serpent) and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." (Adam, not the serpent had...
Like I say, I'm a clumsy dancer, especially when it comes to ballet moves.
Agreed, not just Calvin, but also Scripture.
I'm a bit amazed that Calvin didn't delve into predestination/election until Book III, the way some Calvinists talk you'd think it was the whole Institutes.
Yes, let's.
I...
As I said, I don't hold to the Serpent Seed doctrine. Adam (not the serpent) had relations with Eve and she bore Cain, who rose up and killed Abel.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding you, correct me if I'm wrong.
So some are lost, but not all?
Yes, I can see that.
Ephesians 2:1-3 KJV
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: [3] Among whom also we all...