[CS-FSLUG] RFC: Change of Statement of Faith

[Nigel Ridley]

Chris Brault wrote:
> I see the problem,
> 
> 
>>Isn't the following (not the baptism part) going to
>>create difficulties for Roman Catholics?:
>>
>>
>>>VII. We affirm Baptism and Communion as sacraments
>>>instituted by  Christ
>>>for this age as outward signs of inward spiritual
>>>grace.  Neither baptism nor communion are
> 
> necessary 
> 
>>>for salvation nor the continued remission of sins.
>>
>>It basically excludes them..........
> 
> 
> But let's face it, neither baptism nor communion are
> necessary for salvation. Ask the theif on the cross
> next to Jesus if he was baptized or took communion. He
> did not, yet he was with Jesus in paradise that very
> same day.
> 
> In other words, we will deal gracefully with differing
> views of doctrine, of course. That said, we can not
> affirm views which contradict scripture when dealing
> with the very basics of salvation.

Amen! I have my own views on Roman Catholic doctrines but I have to keep
them off the list so as not to offend folks (list policy) :-)

> 
> Of course, that's just my opinion. What do I know?
> 
> Gabe
> 
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Blessings,

Nigel

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