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Jesus Master Builder carpenter stonemason creator build temple ... Heb 12:2 · "you are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit." (Ephesians 2:19-22) Introduction: A. ... This may help explain how he endured the brutal flagellation before the cross (Matt. 27:26; Mark 15:15; Luke 18:33; John 19:1), an experience that many men did not survive." (Jesus the Stone Mason?, Brian N. Peterson, Bible ... to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "For My yoke ... I. Pitched Roofs with ceramic tiles: Lk 5:19 (see above, Jesus house) Conclusion: 1. While it is popular to call Jesus a carpenter, it is clear that Jesus was a "master builder" known as a stonemason. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Jesus-master-builder-archi-tekton-stonemason-carpenter-foundations-corner-stones-rock-sand-yokes-plows-creator-temple-synagogues-church.htm

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Prayer: sermon An audience with the Father. e. A sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the soul to God, through Christ. f. The breathing process of the Christian's soul. g. Bringing our current emotional state into the ... God, as a Father, wants us to ask. c. Miracles have ceased therefore God won't answer prayer. 5. We prove our love and faith in God by the time we spend in prayer 6. Prayerlessness is sin: 1 Sam 12:23 7. Prayer characterized Jesus, apostles, early Christians, great men from OT 8. Prayer gives us strength in every area of our walk a. Boldness in ... Arrow prayers: Neh 2:4 10. We don't get God's attention with flowery words, but with a humble & contrite heart 11. We learn to swim by swimming. ride a bike by riding. how to pray by... praying. II. A.C.T.S. OF ... When dinner came, I failed again, to thank God for my meal. When day was done, I went to bed, to get the rest I needed. But once again the Bible's call for prayer was left unheeded. One busy day my soul was called, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-prayer.htm

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Sola Scriptura proof texts: 1 Corinthians 4:6 used the gardener and builder figures to that you learn not to exceed what is written" (1 Cor 4:6) Jesus intended his church to built upon scripture, not Peter or oral traditions. Click to View Sola Scriptura proven from the Bible! Click to View Sola Scriptura home page Click to View More Anti-Sola Scriptura proof texts! Introduction: The larger context of 1 Cor 4:6 is in a section of 1 Corinthians we call, "preacheritus" (Chapters 1-4.) The church was beginning to follow men rather than scripture. Of course Roman Catholics today say, "I am of Peter" ... the pope. ... "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it." Matthew 16:18 "Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ... Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one. I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-proof-texts-1-corinthians-4-6.htm

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When & Where Did The New Testament Church Begin? ... In Acts 2:37, Luke says, "They were pricked in their hearts and said, what must we do?". In the next verse the answer is given. "Repent you and be baptized, everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, for the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call". In verse 41, it states, "Then they that gladly received His ... revealed that Jesus who had been crucified, slain, and resurrected, was God's Son, the promised Savior, the Christ. Those who heard Peter's words being exceedingly sorry for their deeds and their rejection of Jesus, cried out, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" ... It was, in reality, the beginning of the entire Christian system. We do not, therefore, search back to, or before the death of Christ on the cross to learn the terms of entrance into His Church, or kingdom. Neither do we search back to the law of Moses or forward to ... ... https://www.bible.ca/ntx-origin-church.htm

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Trinity: Arius and the Nicene Creed Arianism, a Christian heresy first proposed early in the 4th century by the Alexandrian presbyter Arius. It affirmed that Christ is not truly divine but a created being. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1979, ... As a result, he was united with God in a relationship of love as no other man had been. Therefore, God "adopted" Jesus after his crucifixion and resurrection and gave him a sort of deity. Three synods in ... The Son (or Logos) had a beginning; God created the Logos in order that he might create the world. Since the Logos was the first and highest of all created beings, Arius was willing to call the Logos God. But this was only a manner of speaking. The Logos was a creature. And God himself could not create the material world; indeed, Arius considered God so far removed from men that it ... commenting on Arianism) "only as cosmologians are the Arians monotheists; as theologians and in religion they are polytheists; finally in the background lie deep contradictions: A Son who is no Son, a ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-history-arius.htm

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REFUTED: Full-Preterist, "Realized Eschatology", "AD 70 doctrine ... wicked men who die after AD 70. 1 13. Full-Preterism violates the justice principle of God: 2 Thess 1:5-10. 1 14. Full-Preterists say there is no resurrection of the dead after AD 70. 1 15. The Full-Preterist view of how living bodies are changed into immortal. 1 16. Marriage abolished after AD 70. 1 17. Lord's Supper and weekly Sunday worship is extinct after AD 70. 1 18. Full-Preterists deny water baptism was commanded by Christ, Peter ... Conclusion. 1 Full-Preterism debunked: Introduction. Come Lord Jesus, we are waiting for you! Preterism defined. There are two main branches of Full Preterism. First: The Collective ... Dead Sea Scroll 4Q44 validates the Septuagint reading that Angels are to worship Jesus in Heb 1:8. What we learn from 4Q44 is that Heb 1:8 was primarily quoting Deut 32:43 LXX not Ps ... "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord's hand Double for all her sins." ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/revelation/Refuted-Full-Preterism-Realized-eschatology-debunked-exposed-second-coming-Parousia-rapture-destruction-Jerusalem-70AD-Doctrine-Revelation-Commentary.htm

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Official creed of the Presbyterian Church ... effectual call is of God's free and special grace alone, not from anything at all foreseen in man, who is altogether passive therein, until, being quickened and renewed by the Holy Spirit, he is thereby enabled to answer this call, and to embrace the grace offered and conveyed in it. [6.066] 3. Elect infants, dying in infance, are regenerated and saved by Christ through the Spirit, who worketh when, and where, and how he pleaseth. ... in all. [6.141] 2. The visible Church, which is also catholic or universal under the gospel (not confined to one nation as before under the law), consists of all those throughout the world that profess the true religion, together with their children; and is the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ; the house and family of God, through which men are ordinarily saved and union with which is essential to their best growth and service. [6.142] 3. Unto this catholic and visible Church, Christ hath given the ministry, oracles, and ordinances of God, for the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-presby-west.htm

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Sola Scriptura and the Apostolic Fathers: 250 AD: Cyprian ... But in vain do they worship me, teaching the doctrines and commandments of men." Also the Lord in the Gospel, similarly rebuking and reproving, utters and says, "Ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition." Mindful of which precept, the blessed Apostle Paul himself also warns and instructs, saying, "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to His doctrine, he is proud, knowing nothing: from such withdraw thyself." ... "8. Deservedly thus do heresies and ... Christ, assuredly it behoves us to obey and do that which Christ did, and what He commanded to be done, since He Himself says in the Gospel, "If ye do whatsoever I command you, henceforth I call you not servants, but friends." ... Cyprian opposed diocesan bishops, while unaware that the present order of church government was itself a violation of the Bible pattern. Click here to learn the Bible Pattern of government. Roman Catholic or Orthodox apologists ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-apostolic-fathers-cyprian.htm

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Scientific evidences of the Bible's inspiration Perhaps part of the reason the Bible is so neglected is the many doubts people have about this unique book. If the Bible came from the mouth of God, then the scriptures are believable when they speak of Jesus Christ and accurate ... The word "inspired" (theopneustos) in the original Greek language literally means "God-breathed". When the Bible claims to be inspired, we understand therefore, that it came from the mouth of God. It is God-breathed, inspired. But a skeptic will say, "Everyone knows the Bible was written by men! The book of 1 ... The Bible does not contain any errors typical of the time in which it was written. Would we expect anything less from a book written by God? The earth is round! You may be surprised to learn that the Bible revealed that ... GOD WAS TAKING HIS TIME If a fair maiden kisses a frog which instantly changes into a handsome prince, we would call it a fairy tale. But if the change takes 40 million years, we call it evolution. We often hear that ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-science-evidences.htm

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Ralph P. Martin: The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians ... the admirable rendering: 'Think this way among yourselves, which also you think in Christ Jesus, i.e. as members of His church', commenting 'This attitude of mind (described in verses 1-4) ... Is it a call to follow in Jesus' steps by taking the pattern of these verses as example, or to respond to life 'in Christ' as those who have entered the community of salvation by obedience to the ... pp. 140-141.) An extended quotation makes 'the point: 'When Paul thinks of (the glory of Christ) he does not look back, he looks up ... men [and women] were saved, not by dwelling on the wonderful words and deeds of One who had lived ... And so it must always be, if Christianity is to be a living religion.' This intention of the apostle leads on directly to the Christological section. 6. The following notes try to give the meaning of the words in the text. See the Additional Note (pp. 110-114) for a consideration of the form, style and authorship of the verses. Being in very nature God looks ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Martin.htm

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Scriptural refutation of "Irresistible Grace" ... Why does God have us preach (we are puppets) to people who do not respond? D. It creates a false view of how we gain understanding of the Bible and our faith. We understand the Bible the same way we learn anything else. (reading, study and hard work) The Calvinist ... 1 Th 2:14 some accept, others reject! Humans are the means that God always uses preach the Gospel to save men. God may directly or providentially send a preacher to a sinner, but only humans preached the actual message. The Holy Spirit never preached the Gospel directly: Acts 8 (Conversion of Eunuch) Jesus Christ never preached to Gospel after His ascension: Acts 9 (Conversion of Paul) Angels never preached the gospel: Acts 10 (Conversion of Cornelius) It is a real barrier to men truly being saved...It is a doctrine of the Devil: Bible's way: Rom 10:6-16 Preacher + Hear Believe Believe + Call/obey Saved Calvin's way Holy Spirit Believe = Saved F. Irresistible Grace actually destroys faith in God! Many a faith has been ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cal-I-refutation.htm

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Weigall, Arthur: The Paganism in Our Christianity ... Jesus Side Pierced is of pagan origin: p83,84 Jesus never actually died, two angels were only men: p93,94 Ascension is of pagan origin: p100 Jesus suffering to save us is of pagan origin: p106 ... and the Lord's Supper are both of pagan origin: p134, p146,147 Phrase "Soldiers of Christ" is of pagan origin: p135 Jesus as "the Shepherd" is of pagan origin: p136 Lords Supper is of pagan origin" p146,147 The idea of "blood atonement for sins" is of pagan origin: p152,158 Jesus "Begotten of God" is of pagan origin: p169 Incarnate Logos of Jn 1:1 is of pagan origin, The "pre-existent angel" ... This mountain was called the 'Pillar of Heaven..' which perhaps explain the introduction of the pinnacle of the temple into the story. Zoroaster, the founder of the Persian religion, went into the ... God, and the Word was God' could be used, and Thomas could call Jesus 'My Lord and my God,'" ... "The gradual acceptance of the Logos theory, which had been adopted by the author of the Gospel of St. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Weigall.htm

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Non-Catholic churchgoers before 1965 AD will be cast into hell ... ... Call them to the unity of the one fold, granting them the grace to believe every truth of our holy faith and to submit themselves to the Supreme Roman Pontiff, the Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth, that, thus being united ... Amen." (Pope Pius XII, The Raccolta, Benzinger Brothers, Boston, 1957, No. 626.) Pope Gregory XVI (A.D. 1831 - 1846): "It is not possible to worship God truly except in Her; all who are outside Her will not be saved." ... Pope John XXIII: "The Saviour Himself is the door of the sheepfold: 'I am the door of the sheep.' Into this fold of Jesus Christ, no man may enter unless he be led by the Sovereign Pontiff; and only if they be united to him can men be saved, for the Roman Pontiff is the Vicar of Christ and His personal representative on earth." ... "But as for you and your companions, you certainly sin, if, having heard the decrees of the Apostolic See, and of the universal Church, and the same is confirmed by Holy Writ, you refuse to follow them; for, though your ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cath-one-true-church.htm

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Sabbath Vs. 1st Day Debate: Samuele Bacchiocchi ... What reason could there be for giving such an instruction upon the first day of every week unless the first day was a day to be devoted to God? He may labor to give us another reason, but he won't find it in the Bible. Do you think if Mr. ... Paul had also given this same command to the churches of Galatia (16:1). This was not an isolated command only for the church at Corinth. Paul commanded "all that in every place who call upon the name of Jesus Christ" (1:2) that they should give upon the first day of ... If you read the 30 pages appendix of my dissertation FROM SABBATH TO SUNDAY, you will see that throughout the centuries this text has been used even by men like Luther and Calvin as a proof that Christ by His death abolished the law in ... First, we notice that logeia ("collection") is used in reference to the collection of many individuals throughout ancient writings. From the Qxyrhynchus Papayri we learn that logeia is used in the sense of "an extraordinary tax." (II, 239, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-Bacchiocchi-lewis-debate.htm

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Harnack, Adolf: Outlines of the History of Dogma of the body, the possibility of miracles, the existence of demons, exorcism and Jesus as the promised Messiah." Read more from a critical review of Adolf Harnack. ... But mysteries were even sought after. Not the freshness and clearness of a religion attracted men-there must needs be something refined and complicated, a structure ... In theory monotheistic, it threatened to become polytheistic in practice and to give way to the whole apparatus of low or malformed religions. Instead of a religion ... In 1888 a candidate was denied ordination for refusing to assent to the virgin birth of Christ and the descent into hell. In Wittemberg in 1892 Schrempf, a pastor, ... only one differs from the creatures, an indefinable being who only becomes God in becoming man, and who is neither God nor man." (Outlines of the History of ... You should not call them Greek pure and simple, for Classical Greek did not last far beyond the second century before Christ. Hellenism followed this, and Hellenism ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Harnack.htm

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Prerequisites Qualifications & Requirements of the councilor ... Mature adults-with or without academic credentials-could be easily trained in psychotherapy institutes in two or three years time. An especially good source of candidates would be among women who had completed raising their children or men and ... The councilor must have a good working knowledge of the Bible which is able to equip him for even mental illness: "equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal ... E. Self Confidence and faith in God People don't like to be told they are wrong and they will call you down and criticize you for rebuking them. Remember that your self confidence lies in you faith that God has revealed the perfect way in the ... Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish [verbal council to put what is right and wrong into another's mind: nouthesia] him as a brother." 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 I. Gentleness You need to learn to be gentle. The word gentle or meek, is ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-counseling-therapy-bible-pattern-requirements-of-the-councilor.htm

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Jehovah's Witnesses abuse the divine name YHWH of my God Jesus, Joshua, Joanna, John AND the person pronoun "I". Instead these words were written in 1611 AD as, Iew, Iesus, Ioshua, Ioanna, Iohn. In a stunning admission, Jehovah's witnesses tell us that the reason they continue to use "Jehovah" instead of the correct spelling Yahweh, is to be pleasing to man, not God. One of the first things that JW new converts learn ... What most JW's don't know is that they are the one's who are truly guilty of adding to the word of God because the New World Translation (the JW sectarian paraphrase they call a Bible), actually adds the word "Jehovah" in the New Testament 237 times where ... is pagan in that booklet are themselves Bible trashers who reject the virgin birth and the resurrection of Christ and the inspiration of the Bible. Click here for specifics on this. ... in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) Term Before Moses Moses to Cross Cross till end El ... ... https://www.bible.ca/jw-YHWH.htm

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"Sunday keeping" DID NOT originate in the pagan religion of Mithraism ... Actual Sabbatarian false argument: "Christians copied the "Sunday keeping" practices of the pagan religion of Mithraism": "Another influence in the early Christian Church was Mithraism- an ancient ... never actually died, two angels were only men: p93,94 Ascension is of pagan origin: p100 Jesus suffering to save us is of pagan origin: p106 Jesus decent into Hades is of pagan origin: p113 Jesus "hung on a tree" is of pagan origin: p118 Jesus the "Rock of salvation" is of pagan origin: p129 Jesus the "slain Lamb of God" is of pagan origin: p131,132 "Washed in the Blood of the lamb" is of pagan origin: p132 Baptism and the Lord's Supper are both of pagan origin: p134, p146,147 Phrase "Soldiers of Christ" is of pagan origin: p135 Jesus as "the Shepherd" is of pagan origin: p136 Lords ... Sabbatarians should not quote from atheists and Bible haters like Arthur Weigall, who trash not only Sunday, but Sabbath, the virgin birth and resurrection of Christ! Click here to learn more. C. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/7-Mithraism.htm

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Why is Christianity the only true world Religion? This is in striking contrast to a gross polytheism found in the majority of religions, Islam being an exception. Only in the Judaeo-Christian religion does one find a logical, sensible, and reasonable explanation of the creation. The ... This prophetic story has its setting in Jewish history centuries before the birth of Christ. Moses told how God would raise up a prophet to whom the people should listen. Deuteronomy 18:15. Micah said he would be born in Bethlehem - Micah 5:2. The entire 53rd Chapter of Isaiah describes him as God's suffering servant, sent out from the Lord to redeem mankind from sins. Joseph was told, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew ... Acts 1:9 reads, "And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." Verses ten and eleven inform us that two men in white clothing stood beside them and said: "Ye men of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/b-christianity-world-religions.htm

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Lesson 10: Attendance Of Worship Next they stop coming to Sunday morning Bible study; and then finally they stop coming to Sunday morning worship. This is the usual path of apostasy for most people who fall away. Oh, some may come back and "visit" several times a year ... Only if we remain faithful are we promised eternal life. Some people may ask, do I have to attend Sunday night and Wednesday night services? If we really love God and Christ we will never ask such questions. Jesus says in Luke 17:10, "So likewise you, when you have done all those ... We don't want to miss the greatest gift God will ever give which is our home in heaven. We are told in 2 Peter 1:10, "Therefore, brethern, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure." We need to ask ourselves, is my ... Anyone of those invited could have attended the supper if they really wanted to, but they thought other things were more important. But notice the conclusion in verse 24. "For I say unto you that none of those men who were invited shall ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/interactive/worship-10-weekly-attendance.htm

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Using "Wisdom Towards Outsiders" What are her beliefs about the Bible? Does she understand that the scriptures are the complete, all-sufficient word of God and not just a collection of writings compiled by man? Does she ... Internal forces may include things such as the cost in time to serve Jesus or the need to remove an existing sin. You must learn to identify her single greatest point of resistance to becoming a Christian. Knowing this will help you as you continue leading her to Jesus. Use God's word to overcome all objections. What are her needs spiritual, physical, emotional? How can Christ help her with her needs? How can she be made better or ... It is necessary to serve, sacrifice, and give of oneself in order to reach the lost outsider. In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Paul said, For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a ... If there is a confrontation, let it be her against the Bible rather than her against you. Second Timothy 2:14,23-26 warns us about the traps of arguing religion rather than teaching the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-wisdom-outsiders.htm

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Fortman, Edmund: The Triune God If we take the New Testament writers together they tell us there is only one God, the creator and lord of the universe, who is the Father of Jesus. They call Jesus the Son of God, Messiah, Lord, Savior, Word, Wisdom. They assign Him the divine functions of creation, salvation, judgment. Sometimes they call Him ... But they do give us an elemental trinitarianism, the data from which such a formal doctrine of the Triune God may be formulated. To study the gradual transition from an ... Most of them indicated quite clearly a belief in the divinity of Christ, less clearly a belief in the distinct personality and divinity of the Holy Spirit. They gave ... The spirit of Yahweh was often described in personal terms. The spirit was grieved, guided men, instructed them, caused them to rest (Ps 143.10; Neh 9.20; Is 63.10, 14). ... There was a need for an orderly and comprehensive exposition of the tenets of the Christian religion that could be used for the instruction of catechumens. Thus were ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Fortman.htm

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Origin of Ancient synagogues: Architectural prototype of the ... The great prophecy: "Out of Egypt did I call my Son". Moses and Israel were called out of Egypt (1446 BC), Jesus was called out of Egypt (1 AD), and the church (33 AD) via Synagogues that ... "He shall be called a Nazarene (branch)" Matthew 2:23 5. Jesus fulfilled Prophecy: "Jesus would rise the third day" 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Synagogue Architectural Prototypes in the ... 6. The bema: Prototype of the Church Pulpit 7. Synagogue Benches: Metaphor of Equality in Christ 8. Women Seating in Synagogues: Not segregated from men 9. The Moses' Seat: Metaphor of Pride 10. Niches & Ark of The Scrolls: Prototype of Church ... Archeology without a Bible foundation is just a pile of worthless sand. Without faith it is impossible to please God and without faith in the historical accuracy of the New Testament it ... Russell notes that "before the second century of the Christian religion, no traces can be found of any controversy as to the differences supposed to exist in the Greek and Hebrew texts of ... ... https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/welcome.htm

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Should Christians "Fast" Today? ... It may contribute to weight control and economy of time and food cost, but like prayer, Jesus taught that its greatest benefit would come from the special blessings of God. 6. Perhaps our strongest New Testament teaching on the subject is from the Sermon on the mount when Jesus was teaching that we should be careful not to make a show of our religion before men. When we do an act of charity, pray, or fast, they should be done without public attention, and ... A. Fasting: Increase spiritual awareness 1. Our ability to perceive God's direction in life is directly related to our ability to sense the inner promptings of His Spirit. God provides a specific activity to assist us in doing this. 2. Learn why fasting increases ... E. Purposes of fasting: 1. Fasting to Gain Spiritual Alertness to Overcome Temptation: Jesus Christ was led to fast forty days (Matt 4:2) 2. Fasting to Seek God's Will in a Specific Matter. a. The Israelites fasted to determine direction in battle - Judges 20:26 b. ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-fasting.htm

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Using Surveys to generate leads for Bible study! They can be effective tools of generating leads for Bible study as you go door to door. You can also use this for "aggressive blitzing" as I call it, by asking people ... Saying stuff like: "We're trying to better understand the religious beliefs of other people in our community" is also not really true. You don't really care to learn ... Greeting: (Smile) "Hello" Introduction: "My name is ___ I am a member of the ___ church of Christ." Initial Approach: "I am (Several or us are) walking around in the community getting acquainted with people and wanted to give you a, personal invitation to visit with us at any of the regular services at the ___ church of Christ. ... after each one, the idea being that we would come your home and get the Bible and read these verses together and thus would be reading exactly what God has said. ... State that since you came to them you would like to use your method of study for the four lessons before using their method of study. Ask them why Jesus would use ... ... https://www.bible.ca/evangelism/e-surveys.htm

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Sola Scriptura: All-sufficient: The Bible alone is a blueprint ... us pursue after them that we may obtain also the eternal good things; which may we all obtain, through the grace and love towards men of our Lord Jesus Christ, with Whom, to the Father and the Holy Spirit, be glory, might, and honor, now and ever, and world without end. Amen." (John ... We not only agree, but ask why this sounds so opposite to how Catholics describe the Bible. "For doctrine." For thence we shall know, whether we ought to learn or to be ignorant of anything. And thence we may disprove what is false, thence we may be corrected and brought to a right mind, may be comforted and consoled, and if anything is deficient, we may have it added to us. "That the man of God may be perfect." For this is the ... We are told in Acts (20:7) that the early Christians came together on the first day of the week to break Bread, but the vast majority of Evangelicals do not take this statement to be a commandment. Most celebrate what they call the Lord's Supper no more than once a ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-all-sufficient-blueprint.htm

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The Apostolic Fathers believed man-made creeds were tradition ... ... Suppose there arise a dispute relative to some important question among us, should we not have recourse to the most ancient Churches with which the apostles held constant intercourse, and learn from them what is certain and clear in regard to ... the ancient tradition, believing in one God, the Creator of heaven and earth, and all things therein, by means of Christ Jesus, the Son of God; who, because of His surpassing love towards His creation, condescended to be born of the virgin, He Himself uniting man ... If any one were to preach to these men the inventions of the heretics, speaking to them in their own language, they would at once stop their ears, and flee as far off as possible, not enduring even to listen to the blasphemous address. Thus, ... the doctrine so exactly, that persons reading their words honestly, cannot but be reminded by them of the religion towards Christ, announced in divine Scripture" (Athanasius, de Synodis, Part 1, 6) "I follow the laws and rules of the apostles. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-tradition-5-types-4-creeds.htm

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John Calvin: Commentary On The Gospel According To John (Translated ... ... For Christ does not argue about the unity of substance, but about the agreement which he has with the Father, so that whatever is done by Christ will be confirmed by the power of his Father. ... God. 34. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your Law, I said, You are gods? 35. If it called them gods, to whom the word of God was addressed, and Scripture cannot, be broken, 36. Do you say that I, whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, blaspheme, because I said, I am the Son of God? 31. Then the Jews again took up stones. As true religion, in maintaining the glory of God, burns with its ... But the question has greater force to pierce their consciences than if he had made a direct assertion. 33. We stone thee not for a good work. Though wicked men carry on open war with God, yet ... It will, perhaps, be objected, that other callings also are from God, and are approved by him, and yet that we do not, on that account, call farmers, or cowherds, or cobblers, gods. I reply, ... ... https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-Calvin.htm

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What Early Christians believed about BAPTISM ... If heretics are allowed to baptize and to give remission of sins, wherefore do we brand them with infamy and call them heretics?" ("The Seventh Council of Carthage Under Cyprian," Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 5, pg. 568) 200-258 ... Fathers, vol. 5, pg. 567) 200-258 AD CARTHAGE Nemesianus of Thubunae said: That the baptism which heretics and schismatics bestow is not the true one, is everywhere declared in the Holy Scriptures, since their very leading men are false Christs and false prophets, as the Lord says by Solomon: 'He who trusteth in that which is false. he feedeth the winds...' And in the Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ spoke with His divine voice, saying, 'Except a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.' ... We provide that those who year by year come up for holy baptism should carefully learn the faith set forth at Nicaea by the holy and blessed Fathers; and initiating them as we have been bidden, we baptize them in the name of the ... ... https://www.bible.ca/H-baptism.htm

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Sola Scriptura and the Apostolic Fathers: 325 AD: Athanasius that persons reading their words honestly, cannot but be reminded by them of the religion towards Christ, announced in divine Scripture" (Athanasius, de Synodis, Part 1, 6) Click to View Athanasius states that the scriptures are all-sufficient. ... No extra-Biblical tradition here in the mind of Athanasius! "Such then, as we have above described, is the madness and daring of those men. But our faith is right, and starts from the teaching of the Apostles and tradition of the fathers, being confirmed both by the New Testament and the Old. For the Prophets say: 'Send out Thy Word and Thy Truth,' and ' Behold the Virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which is being interpreted God with us.' But what does that mean, ... But you, taking occasion by this, if you light upon the text of the Scriptures, by genuinely applying your mind to them, will learn from them more completely and clearly the exact detail of what we have said. For they were spoken and ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-apostolic-fathers-athanasius.htm

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The Incarnation of God, the Son: Jesus Christ ... made in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, Then He *poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 6 And so He *came to Simon Peter. ... He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 15 "For I gave you an ... In the same way, Jesus chose before the incarnation, for his own thinking processes to be limited to his physical development. This would mean that he really did learn how to speak a language in progressive steps, just as any normal child. ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-incarnation-Jesus-god-son.htm

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Demons and Demon Possession Unclean spirit = demon: Mk 7:25+30; Lk 9:42; Mt 12:43-45 7. Not every spirit is from God: 1 Jn 4:1-4 D. Existence of demons appeared to be generally accepted by the Jews: Lk ... H. While some teach that demons were exclusive to the first century, demons in fact were active from Moses to Christ: Deut 32:17; Lev 17:7; Ps 106:37 II. Different Views Of The ... Further, Eccl 9:5 and Job 14, teaches that the dead exist in a conscious realm separated from the current events on the earth. 5. The Jews of Jesus day, generally viewed demons as powerful personal spirit creatures that were enemies who afflicted men with various illness 6. The ... Being a would fake imply, she was acting like the typical modern TV psychics who charge you $25 per call to tell your future. These people are not sick with a disease, they are ... I told the chaplain that I would visit him during the course of the evening and see if it was true. Eventually I made my rounds and got to cell block N-2. As soon as I entered ... ... https://www.bible.ca/su-demons.htm

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The Mormon church examined and refuted! Mormon Faith The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Examined, Refuted, Rejected! Click to View Definition of a Mormon: "Someone who accepts Joseph Smith as a prophet and the book of Mormon ... This opens up a wide range of problems including the broken, bad English spelling and grammar (which we call "reformed hillbilly") of the original 1830 AD edition of the Book of Mormon, the hundreds ... Man will become equal to God! God has literal flesh and bones God had sex with Mary to conceive Jesus God is considered the literal biological Father of Jesus in the same way that Mary is the literal ... Beware! Click here to contact a Christian If you are ready to leave the Latter Day Saint, and want to learn the truth and attend a church that truly restores New Testament Christianity, click the ... Click to View Islamic/Mormonism Similarities: Click to View Mormons and Muslims share much in their religion! Click to View Click to View Overview of the Mormon church Click to View Mormonism Is A ... ... https://www.bible.ca/mormon.htm

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Tongues Ceased in AD 100: Introduction: Cessation of Spiritual ... Revelation completed. Word copied, transmitted and distributed by natural means, unaided by God. The Church began by miracle on Pentecost Men have started new local churches since the first century without the need or aid of Supernatural ... Jn 20:30,31 "Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" f. Bible examples: Acts 13:8-12 "But Elymas the ... Phil 2:25-27 d. Why does James have the sick call the elders and not one with the gift of healing James 5:14-16? B. Purpose #2: TO EDIFY BELIEVERS (the infant church) at a time when it needed help: 1. 5 Edifying gifts: wisdom, knowledge, ... Then, by laying false claim to the Name of the Lord, he was released, having deceived the faithful there, and his own diocese, from which he came, did not accept him because of his being a robber, and those who wish to learn all about him ... ... https://www.bible.ca/tongues-ceased-perfect-come-intro.htm

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Difficult Questions for Mormons to answer ... When Christ died, did darkness cover the land for three days or for three hours? (Luke 23:44 and 3 Nephi 8:19, 23). Joseph Smith said that there are men living on the moon who dress like Quakers and live to be nearly 1000 years old. Since he was wrong about the moon, is it safe to trust him regarding the way to Heaven? (The Young Woman's Journal, ... Why didn't He say, "Let us make man in MY image?" (Gen. 1:26). If Jesus was conceived as a result of a physical union between God and Mary, how was Jesus born of a virgin? (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 1, page 50). How did Nephi ... By it we learn that our western tribes of Indians are descendants from that Joseph who was sold into Egypt, and that the land of America is a promised land unto them.' (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, ... Influenced by Joseph Smith's background Why are themes of the revolutionary war and patriotism (liberty, freedom, country, religion, flags, etc.) woven throughout a book supposedly written over a thousand ... ... https://www.bible.ca/mor-questions.htm

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7-seventh-day-adventist-false-tim-sly Examination of Prophetic Claims of Ellen G. White The story of a Seventh-day Adventist (Tim Sly) who grew up in that church, only to learn the difficult truth, that his parents had raised him in a cult! Forward This paper is being written ... Strict Catholics believe it is the one true church and that their system is the way to God. There is no system that leads us to God, it is only through Christ. "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John ... numbers they say that 20% of the book The Great Controversy was copied, 12% of Sketches From the Life of Paul, 6% of Steps to Christ and so on.12 If I copied every 5th sentence of this essay without giving credit could I call it my own? ... Here are some comparisons: The Great Controversy E.G. White 1888 (1911 ed.) [631] Celestial beings have taken an active part in the affairs of men. They have appeared clothed in garments that shone as the lightning; they have come as men in ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/7-seventh-day-adventist-false-tim-sly.htm

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Comparison list of 14 Moses/Constantine the Great Shadows, Types ... ... The council created the Nicene Creed which condemned the heresy of the Arians who taught that Jesus was not God but was instead, a mere creature. It was in fact the antitrinitarian Arian bishop ... In this way, Constantine was also a type of Josiah, by stamping out paganism and paving the way for Christianity to become the official state religion of the Roman empire in AD 380 when Emperor Theodosius I issued that the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 AD. Midrashic prophecy fulfillment, for all these reasons, Eusebius viewed Constantine as a type of Moses. While Jesus Christ is a primary type of ... They polluted their provinces by the indiscriminate slaughter of godly men and women; but he kept his soul free from the stain of this crime.8 They, involved in the mazes of impious idolatry, ... And he himself both felt and uttered these sentiments in the genuine confidence of faith: but his hearers were little disposed to learn, and deaf to sound advice; receiving his words indeed with loud ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Messianic-prophecy-Moses-Constantine-the-Great-Jesus-Christ-types-shadows-antitypes-similarities-comparisons-1446BC-AD313.htm

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Messianic Bible Prophecy Fulfilled: Isaiah 9:1-7 "A child will ... ... Hezekiah could be seen as "Mighty God" by Sennacherib when his army of 185,000 men were miraculously killed. Jesus was the Son of God, not the Father, and he came as a representative of the Eternal Father. Emmanuel (Isa 7:14; Mt 1:23) is the same as Mighty God and can be viewed as a statement that the Messiah IS GOD or that God is with the Messiah. Only in the New Testament, do we learn that it meant BOTH since Jesus is the creator (Jn 1:1-5; Col 1:16; Heb 1:10-12) and "if you have seen Me you have seen the Father". (Jn ... Others understand that it is about Christ. (Jerome, commentary on Isaiah 9:6, 400 AD) I. Gideon as an antitype upon which the prophecy in Isa 9:6-7 finds its foundation 1. Isa 9:4 reaches back to Gideon's defeat of Midian at the rock ... But when Jesus heard this, He said, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/prophecy/Isaiah9-6-child-king-triple-messianic-bible-prophecy-Midrashic-fulfillment-Gideon-Hezekiah-Jesus-John-baptist-Jesus.htm

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Saul Hunts David. Timeline, maps, chronology, sermons of Judges ... Key focal point: 1018 BC Jesus, son of David, mouthed the words David spoke at the time thought he was captured by Saul in 1 Sam 23:26 in 1018 BC "They hated me without a cause" (Psalm 69:1-4 + Jn 15:23-25) (David said this of Saul at this time.) "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" (Psalm 22:1 + ) (David said this when Saul successfully surrounded him and ... Echoing the woman being cut up 250 years earlier from this same spot, Saul cuts up oxen in pieces and sends them throughout Israel as a call to war to defend the men at Jabesh-Gilead who were under attack of Moab. This is how ... In 999 BC, Solomon is born. 4. This 4 year period was a time of persecution for David and laid the foundation of many antitypes echoed by Christ and Christians in general. The collection below is a ... his haunt is, and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very cunning. "So look, and learn about all the hiding places where he hides himself and return to me with certainty, and I will go ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-maps-timeline-chronology-1samuel-21-31-saul-david-on-the-run-1012-1004bc.htm

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Review of the Official Creed of the Official Creed of the One ... ... with the message of Christ. How very sad. Peter Rigo's error indicates a dismal understanding of the Bible. Yes Jesus said the gospel will separate Christians from their non-Christian friends and family, but for the exact opposite reason Rigo teaches his congregation. Peter Rigo is not a cult leader but he is a dangerous false teacher. Here is what Jesus actually said: "Do not ... Here is what Apostle Peter said: "so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire ... Ephesians 5:4 From this we learn the full teaching of scripture: When Jesus said "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me" (Mt 10) it does not mean you must reduce the ... Mirella Brun del Re must repent of this grave sin against her parents and brother who desperately want to spend wholesome family time together without talking about religion. Jesus said we are ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/cr-dominion-christian-centre-hamilton-ontario.htm

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Sola Scriptura and the Apostolic Fathers: 405 AD: John Chrysostom Mandatory: Apostolic Fathers Catechism Class for Catholics and Orthodox. 405 AD: John Chrysostom: "For doctrine." For thence we shall know, whether we ought to learn or to be ignorant of anything. And thence we may disprove what is false, thence we may be corrected and brought to a right mind, may be comforted and consoled, and if anything is deficient, we may have it added to us. "That the man of God may be perfect." For this is ... the true riches, let us pursue after them that we may obtain also the eternal good things; which may we all obtain, through the grace and love towards men of our Lord Jesus Christ, with Whom, to the Father and the Holy Spirit, be glory, might, and honor, now and ever, and world without end. ... over insignificant things like this. Further, neither the Orthdox or Catholic churches even do this today, which further proves that such "unwritten tradition" really involves what we call "expedient tradition". by Steve Rudd Click to View Go To Start: WWW.BIBLE.CA ... ...https://www.bible.ca/sola-scriptura-apostolic-fathers-chrysostom.htm

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Official creed of the Lutheran church; 95 Theses or 95 Articles ... ... ARTICLE XVII: OF CHRIST'S RETURN TO JUDGMENT. Also they teach that at the Consummation of the World Christ will appear for judgment and will raise up all the dead; He will give to the godly and ... These things are said in as many words by Augustine in his Hypognosticon, Book III: We grant that all men have a free will, free, inasmuch as it has the judgment of reason; not that it is thereby capable, without God, either to begin, or, at least, to complete aught in things pertaining to God, but only in works of this life, whether good or evil. "Good" I call those works which spring from the good in nature, such as, willing to labor in the field, to eat and drink, to have a friend, to clothe oneself, to build a house, to marry a wife, to raise cattle, to learn divers useful arts, or whatsoever ... Wherefore he requests that those who are unable to be present and debate orally with us, may do so by letter. In the Name our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He ... ... https://www.bible.ca/cr-lutheran.htm

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4 Competing Views of Church Organization Development of the Papal and Patriarchal Systems of Centralized Church Government Click to View Learn from the Bible Blueprint, how the church was organized by the apostles! ... Today: 4 Competing views of organization: There are four different ways that believers in Christ view the development of papal power in Rome: The true position: True Christians follow the organization of exactly what God already revealed in the Bible. If God wanted a Patriarchal system, it would be ... True Christians do Bible things in Bible ways, call Bible things by Bible names and view the Bible as a complete inspired blueprint revealed once for all time. True ... Within each local church, the pattern is that of a plurality of men who meet the qualifications of 1 Tim 3 and Tit 1, with total control over the congregation. Under them are ... This of course, is contrary to the Bible and all recorded history. Such a view is as purely mythical as the Muslim view that Jesus was a Muslim and Abraham sacrificed Ishmael ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/ntx-organization-historical-development-papal-patriarchal-systems-perspective.htm

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The Biblical pattern of counseling The Biblical pattern of counseling Click to View God is our councilor! The Father: Psalm 73:21-24 Jesus Christ: Isaiah 9:6 The Holy Spirit: John 14:16 The Bible: Psalm 119:24 Christians: Rom 15:14 Introduction: ... If you are unwilling to listen to God and the Bible for your advice or direction, the devil has an alternate system waiting for you: Chemical psychiatry! If you reject the "counsel of God", the world will drug you into submission as a form of "chemical house arrest". Lack of hope is one of the causes of mental illness and the very process Upon your first visit to a ... Paper read to Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Harvard University). "I will at a number of points bring into question whether the special technical knowledge the doctor presumably has, is ... Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand." Proverbs 19:20-21 Proverbs emphases council from other men: "And you neglected all my counsel, and did not want my reproof" ... ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/psychiatry/psychiatry-counseling-therapy-bible-pattern.htm

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Jewish Messianic Expectation at the time of Christ ... see it beforehand. (315) But these men interpreted some of these signals according to their own pleasure; and some of them they utterly despised, until their madness was demonstrated, both by the taking of their city, and their own destruction." (Josephus Wars 6.312-315) 4. The messianic window of expectation: a. At the birth of Christ the world was 5554 years old. b. ... Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices." '" (Zechariah 6:12-13) f. Scepter = king: God the Father says of Jesus, God the son: "But of the Son He says, ... Not a literal 1000 years, but a symbolic period from first advent of Christ to his future second coming. When did the last days begin? Take the interactive Bible study and learn for yourself! The End Times ... At the beginning of his advent the misguided Jews thought he was the Messiah who is awaited by them, so that some of their leaders joined him and accepted his religion while forsaking that of Moses, who saw ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/manuscripts/Jewish-Messiah-Jesus-coming-Days-Coins-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Seder-Olam-Talmud-Revelation-Gog-magog-dragon-war-1000-years-Hell-judgment-resurrection.htm

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Refuted: Anti-Trinitarians misuse these passages to prove the ... ... "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you" Luke 1:35 Only to an anti-Trinitarian does this verse outright call the Holy Spirit God's power. The verse does not say, "The Holy Spirit is the power of ... Acts 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit was poured out and fell upon Christians, meaning power not a person. You pour out a thing not a person. Things fall upon men not other people. This argument illustrates the utter desperation Jehovah's Witnesses are ... Heb. 12:29 1 Cor 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you 2 Cor 13:5 Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you one God and Father of all who is in all Eph 4:6 greater is He who is in you than ... Jehovah's Witnesses are wrong in Acts 2:1-4 because only the 12 apostles were filled, not the 120. However, with this correction their point is unchanged. Jehovah's Witnesses view God too small! What do you expect from a religion who thinks ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/trinity/trinity-holy-spirit-arian-proof-texts-refuted.htm

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Only The Truth Shall Make You Free!!! ... To the extent that we love one another, we shall also respect each other's rights and privileges. Jesus said when asked about the first commandment, "The first of all the commandments is, ... And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" Mark 12 :30,31 . When we have love for God and our neighbor, it will necessitate living by the principle found ... We must understand that freedom is not something that can be legislated. It cannot be guaranteed by maintaining large armies or police forces. It comes when men and women submit to the will of the Lord. May I call your attention to the ... We are not satisfied with anything less than the truth in science, finance, or in that which we are told by our friends. If we learn that some business house has dealt with us dishonestly ... The truth leads to our sanctification, that is, the setting our ourselves apart to God and His service. Jesus prayed: "Sanctify them in Thy truth; Thy word is truth." (John 17:17) Christ ... ... https://www.bible.ca/r-truth-set-free.htm

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Ancient Synagogue Literary Sources: Titus Flavius Josephus (Joseph ... source about Synagogues at the time of the Messiah, second only to the New Testament: 1. Josephus mentions 18 cities that had fully functioning synagogues before the birth of Christ Jesus. a. ... These are of utmost importance because they show that synagogue worship was ubiquitous and standardized by legal decrees no later then 50 years before Jesus was born and 120 years before 70 AD ... as willing that all men should be so subject [to the Romans] as to continue in the observation of their own customs, and not be forced to transgress the ancient rules of their own country religion; (284) but that, in the time of Caius, the Alexandrians became insolent toward the Jews that were among them, which Caius, out of his great madness, and want of understanding, reduced the nation of the Jews very low, because they would not transgress the religious worship of their country, and call him a god: (285) I will, therefore, that the nation of the Jews be not deprived of their rights and ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/synagogues/Ancient-Synagogue-Archeological-Literary-Sources-Bible-Jesus-Israel-Judea-diaspora-first-century-oldest-pre70AD-Joseph-ben-Matthias-Titus-Flavius-Josephus-70ad.htm

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Friday crucifixion three days and three nights Nisan 14 sign ... ... DAYS! Eureka! All the WWCG folk once cried (Until after Armstrong died)! This solves the entire problem! The men on the road to Emmaus were referring to all of the events of the crucifixion including the setting of the seal ... No other passage of scripture even mentions the seal or the guards in connection with Christ's crucifixion. d. Remember, this argument is actually in the "twisting and contorting the word of God hall of fame". We told it ... Friday crucifixion on Nisan 14 Year of crucifixion: 33 AD Sunday resurrection Last supper not seder/Passover meal Christ crucified at same time as Passover lambs Friday Nisan 7 33 AD John 12:1 Jesus came to Bethany to visit Lazarus, Mary and Martha. A dinner is served in his honor Jesus' feet anointed with Nard by Mary Chief ... Remember the Passover began after Sunset of Nissan 14, which would be Nissan 15. Nissan 14 started at sundown of what we call today 6 PM Thursday and ended at sundown Friday 6 PM our (Roman) time. Lev 23:5 Friday is also ... ... https://www.bible.ca/d-3-days-and-3-nights.htm

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Review: New International Version Bible: avoid It is important to realize that any Bible version may be used as an interpretive aid or tool. Indeed the thoughts and opinions of men are often invaluable when wrestling with a difficult passage. ... Further, when a Bible student opens Strong's Exhaustive Concordance or visits Biblegateway.com (which uses the NIV by default) to learn what the Bible says about "works," the chapter that speaks ... As suggested above in discussing the mishandling of "works," the NIV encourages a faith-only view of salvation. Gal. 5:6 reads: "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. ... Nowhere is faith said to be "the only thing that counts"! Similarly the NIV renders 2 Tim. 1:9 as "God who has saved us...not because of anything we have done" which would exclude baptism. Again in ... Pray (proseucew) has a specific meaning in Scripture; yet here we have epikaloumenon (epi = upon; kaleo = call), which in this tense often means "calling upon as a witness" (BDAG). Paul used the ... ... ...https://www.bible.ca/b-NIV-Bible-New-International-Version-Review-exposed-avoid-bad-Accurate-Translation-Gods-Word.htm

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