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To: kosta50
What is the Biblically stated 'doctrine' of salvation?

Belief in Jesus Christ (as a real historical figure) and his fulfilment of his mission as "restorer"/Savior for mankind & baptism.

Not in Eastern Orthodoxy. It is salvation. It is becoming 'god-like,' being restored to the likeness of God which was lost in Eden. It means dying unto oneself, and to the world, and, through grace, being restored.

Those who are like Christ are saved (see Matthew 25).

Agreed.

Matthew 25 doesn't ask for faith...

And though not explicit in Matthew it is implicit. As you've stated many times, there is outside our Biblical account little reason to believe that Jesus Christ ever existed. Hence the need for faith - despite the evidence, but faith coupled with reason.

...do the right thing with the right intention (love in your heart).

Nope, too subjective. There is structure there. We have a description of actions - baptism, laying on of hands, anointings - plus, Church offices (sorry Evangelist is not a general calling to all disciples, but a specific office in the Church), and an implied Priesthood/Church hierarchy.

1,289 posted on 12/09/2009 3:43:14 AM PST by 1010RD (First Do No Harm)
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To: 1010RD
Kosta: What is the Biblically stated 'doctrine' of salvation?

1010RD: Belief in Jesus Christ (as a real historical figure) and his fulfillment of his mission as "restorer"/Savior for mankind & baptism.

That is a doctrine that developed at a later date.

And though not explicit in Matthew it is implicit. As you've stated many times, there is outside our Biblical account little reason to believe that Jesus Christ ever existed. Hence the need for faith - despite the evidence, but faith coupled with reason.

That's true for the entire Bible. The point is, as a doctrinal tool,  Matthew 25 does not say we will be judged on on our faith but on our works and intentions, and how they conform to Christ's.

1,298 posted on 12/09/2009 3:05:57 PM PST by kosta50 (Don't look up -- the truth is all around you)
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