Yes. See above. There is an overeaction to Rome which effectively teaches that the act of baptism itself effects regeneration, and that one must actually become good enough to be with God, to attain perfection of character here or in purgatory, and that one merits eternal life, versus the heart being purified by faith, and which is imputed for righteousness, but which effects characteristic obedience (including repentance when convicted of the contrary), and which fruit manifests true faith, the contrary to which manifests unbelief.
Thanks, I was somewhat puzzled as to what he was referring to. One does not do anything to become good enough to be with God. In fact He is the Source of all goodness. If I have any goodness at all it is a reflection from Him. The Catholics do seem to emphasize rituals and a rigid hierarchy but I do not believe that is what God wants at all. Hosea 6:6 “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice”. In other words a changed heart rather than rituals. Perhaps Elsie read something in my postings I did not intend.