“I have taken charge of my own soul and whether or not I am saved isn’t up to interpretation by the Catholic authorities or any other Church for that matter. I have a personal relationship between myself and Jesus Christ and no one, especially a mere mortal (of which the Pope is included), can tell me that won’t get me to my heavenly reward.
Anyone up for a round of Kumbaya? ; )”
Faith alone is the doctrine that sin cannot separate us from God. Faith alone is the doctrine that we cannot lose our salvation, by committing sin. But, if we commit sin, we are no longer free from sin. Then why did Jesus suffer and die to free us from sin, if it makes no difference if we sin?
Faith alone means Jesus died for nothing.
Kumbaya
Who said I use faith alone? I also do works (not in fromt of men as commanded), pray and live my life in a way that would please Him. Are you saying that because I don’t submit to the Pope I am somehow not worthy of the salvation the Lord provides? If so, I beg to differ with you on that one.
Do you know anyone that doesn't sin??? Of course you don't...
2Co 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
It is impossible for any of us to become sinless in this life...That's why Jesus died...He became OUR sacrifice...He took our sin upon Himself and gave us His righteousness...
Though we sin daily, we are not held accountable...Jesus did not die to free us from sin...He died to free us from the 'penalty' of sin...