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To: Mrs. Don-o

Ah yes, the hallmark of catholiciism, that God needs help for your salvation, as if Jesus didn’t quite do enough so the priesthood must help Him get it done. Still striving to obtain salvation are you?


76 posted on 11/23/2016 12:31:54 PM PST by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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To: MHGinTN
Ah. Listen again to St. Paul:

Romans 6:6
knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin..

And then he says:

Col 1:24
Now I rejoice in the sufferings for you, and I am filling up in my flesh that which is lacking of the sufferings of Christ for His body, which is the church.

So, rather mysteriously, it seems to involve being one with the One Christ in His perfect sacrifice, which we are joined with, because we are joined with Him.

That's the key.

Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my beloved, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.

How I thank God for these truths about our part in His saving work.

102 posted on 11/23/2016 1:56:48 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (For it is testified: “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” -Hebrews 7:)
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