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To: xzins
Justification should be at the top of your list. It is why the Reformation was waged (and is still being waged.)

SOLA FIDE:
THE REFORMED DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION
Dr. J. I. Packer

"The confession of divine justification touches man's life at its heart, at the point of its relationship to God. It defines the preaching of the Church, the existence and progress of the life of faith, the root of human security, and man's perspective for the future."1 So wrote G. C. Berkouwer of the doctrine of justification by faith set forth by Paul and reapprehended with decisive clarity at the Reformation; and in so writing he showed himself a true heir of the Reformers. For his statement is no more, just as it is no less, than a straightforward spelling out of what Luther had meant when he called justification by faith articulus stands aut cadentis ecclesiae—the point of belief which determines (not politically or financially, but theologically and spiritually) whether the Church stands or falls..."

576 posted on 12/07/2006 9:59:53 AM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

The doctrine of Justification is certainly on the list, but it is not one that is specific and to the point regarding total lack of scriptural support. The others are....to include opulence.

I just can't imagine Peter wandering around in all that gold filigree, gold crowns, and gold scepters and staffs.

Or Paul.

Or John

Or....name the 12


578 posted on 12/07/2006 10:24:49 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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