[kosta50]

But without God's abiding presence, we can do nothing good. In a sense, we are spiritually dead, and only become alive with God's presence within us

I know I was simply making sure that no one takes the "death" of the soul to mean total "depravity."

I think we both agree that Baptism restores us to grace, and from there on we are capable of theosis (santicification). If we fail, it is not for the lack of grace.

[jo kus]

I think we both agree that Baptism restores us to grace, and from there on we are capable of theosis (santicification). If we fail, it is not for the lack of grace.

I think our views are still pretty much the same on this issue.

Regards