[Polycarp]

you are prepared to prevert and deny the Magisterium of the First Century Fathers, simply because you personally do not like what they taught.

Just post what you think is your Magisterium of the First Century Fathers trump card and quit the bombastic BS, OP.

And no, I will not grant you any of you biased and personl/calvinistic interpretations presuppositions. Post your point, then we'll proceed.

[voa-davidk]

The word BS is scripturally defined as profanity , is it not ?

" Be ye holy , even as I am holy " , the scripture says . The Holiness of God is one of the attributes of God . As the act of holiness is commanded by God , in the debate about holiness the word does apply to Jesus exhorting , " let your light so shine before men , that they may see your good works , and glorify your Father who is in heaven . "

This is the example of God's people the Christian , setting that example of Godliness, which in turn will help activley draw people to Christ .

" Do you not know that your body is the temlpe of the Holy Spirit which dwells in you ? You are not your own , you were bought with a price . Therefore , glorify God in your body and in your spirit ". - Corinthians .

Also to the Christian , " Christ in you , the hope of glory ".

In the service of Christ Jesus the Lord , and God the Father who is mercy , love , justice , spirit , omniscient ( all knowing ) , omnipresent ( everywhere present ), forgiving , holy, omnipotent ( all powerful) - The Church Of Christ , voa-davidk 8/2/02

[voa-davidk]

The word you used ,BS , is scripturally defined as profanity , is it not ? " Be ye holy , even as I am holy " , the scripture says . The Holiness of God is one of the attributes of God . As the act of holiness is commanded by God , in the debate about holiness the word does apply to Jesus exhorting , " Let your light so shine before men , that they may see your good works , and glorify your Father who is in heaven . "

This is the example of God's people the Christian , setting that example of Godliness, which in turn will help activley draw people to Christ

" Do you not know that your body is the temlpe of the Holy Spirit which dwells in you ? You are not your own , you were bought with a price . Therefore , glorify God in your body and in your spirit ". - Corinthians .

Also to the Christian , " Christ in you , the hope of glory "

In the service of Christ Jesus the Lord, and God the Father who is mercy ,love ,justice , spirit , omniscient ( all knowing ) , omnipresent ( everywhere present ), forgiving , holy, omnipotent ( all powerful) - The Church Of Christ , voa-davidk 8/2/02