Acts 2:38 Baptism in Jesus Name

[nChrist]

Hi again BEP (Tom),

Looks like we have to gently banter towards an agreement, or at least an understanding, if possible.I don't want to over elaborate or appear to 'Spam' but I'm now going to spend some time reproducing my post without emphasis, and with quotes indicating chapter and verse source of  everything that I posted.(I added no words of my own)

But I may perhaps faintly colour all references to works so that you can see how much it diminishes scripture by such removal as you suggest.
If it appears to be costructive I'll be back.
Thanks for your patience.

That would be a waste of time for me. I wouldn't be interested. In fact, my part of this debate is over. Someone else can argue with you over semantics if they want to, but I don't want to.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Favorite Bible Quotes 491 - John 10:9-11 I am the door: by me if any
man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find
pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and
to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might
have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd
giveth his life for the sheep.

[Soldier4Christ]

That would be a waste of time for me. I wouldn't be interested. In fact, my part of this debate is over. Someone else can argue with you over semantics if they want to, but I don't want to.

Amen, brother. Many attempt to use the book of James in order to bring works back in as a requirement of salvation. This is not what James said. It is the works of God and none of our own that is shown through us that James speaks of. I agree completely that it is a waste of time to argue over it. Those that do only wish to glorify themselves instead of God and His wonderful and merciful works.

[nChrist]

Amen Pastor Roger!

Brother, James is much like Hebrews in that both are extremely beautiful books that can add great joy to the lives of Christians. However, these two beautiful books are often misunderstood, and the misunderstanding causes great confusion. Both are worthy of however much time it takes to understand them. One does have to refer to many other portions of the Bible to do that, and putting things into context is a must. Isolated portions of Scripture are almost certain to cause confusion.

I'll just give thanks that most Christians depend entirely on the completed and PERFECT work of JESUS CHRIST on the CROSS. Man depending on himself is already a proven disaster. ALL of mankind is desperate for a SAVIOUR who is Perfect, Holy, NEVER fails, and is completely RIGHTEOUS. JESUS CHRIST is the only ONE who fills these desperate needs.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Favorite Bible Quotes 425 - Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart
faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.