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  1. Lanman87

    James 2 thought

    One of the biggest disagreements between Protestant and Catholics (and others) is the meaning of James 2:14-26 which contains these statements about Abraham. 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along...
  2. Lanman87

    Body, Soul, Spirit?

    I was in an interesting class last night that discussed the Body, Soul, and Spirit. Do humans have three distinct parts, Body, Soul and Spirit? (trichotomy view) Or two distinct parts Body, Soul/Spirit? (dichotomy view) With soul and spirit being different words for the same thing?
  3. Lanman87

    How did the early church view "Peter as the rock"?

    Linked is a fairly short video by Dr. Gavin Ortlund. Link There has been some discussion on this passage recently so I just wanted to get the opinion of those interested in this topic.
  4. Lanman87

    "Works of the Law"

    How do you define "Works of the Law" as Paul used them in Romans and Galatians? The Old Testament rituals, feast, and animal sacrifices. All of the Mosaic Law, including the 10 Commandments and moral law. I have always used the second meaning. Say that when Paul says, "We are justified by...
  5. Lanman87

    Theology on Divorce

    What is your understanding of Divorce from a Biblical/Christian perspective?
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    Original Sin

    What does original sin mean to you?
  7. Lanman87

    American Evangelical Accretions

    What are some things you consider Accretions in the American Evangelical Church? I'm not talking about cultural distinctives, but things that are taught as "Dogma" by some denominations/preachers From my Baptist background the first thing that comes to mind is the total abstaining of alcohol...
  8. Lanman87

    Is Infant Baptism and Accretion?

    This was asked of me in the thread on Accretions in the church. Instead of getting that thread off topic I'll post my opinion here. As someone who believes that credo-baptism is what the Bible both teaches and demonstrates then my answer would be yes, Infant Baptism was an accretion...
  9. Lanman87

    Accretions

    I have been watching videos by Dr. Gavin Ortland for the past several months. Dr. Ortland is a Reformed Baptist Pastor who is very well versed in Church History, the Early Church Fathers, and Historic Protestant Christianity. Dr. Ortland contends that the church, particularly the post-nicean...
  10. Lanman87

    Spiritual Unity versus Doctrinal Unity

    When conversing with some Catholics they point out that Protestant Doctrine is all over the place. There is no church unity in Protestantism and so forth. Here is my perspective. Faith and Doctrine are not the same thing. Faith is believing in and trusting God. Doctrine is believing things...
  11. Lanman87

    Decision Theology

    My American Evangelical Tradition is full of what I will call decision theology. By that I mean, we present the gospel by preaching/testimony to someone and ask them to believe, repent, call on the name of the Lord, be born again, trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, ask Jesus into their heart...
  12. Lanman87

    When did we recieve the Holy Spirit?

    At baptism? 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 When we believe/come to faith? 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the...
  13. Lanman87

    Define "Making Disciples"?

    According to my Baptist Tradition, making disciples comes from teaching and preaching the Gospel and is work of the Holy Spirit that brings people to faith and repentance as a result of preaching/teaching the Gospel message to unbelievers. It is the hope that by proclaiming the gospel message...
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