Subj : The Elect of God
To   : Newborn
From : George Pope
Date : Thu Oct 06 2005 16:44:00

N>    The idea that 'works' are necessary for Salvationis is FALSE.  It is

You missed my(& James') point: works are the natural EXPRESSION of salvation
-- just like the gifts of the spirit are the mark of a Christian, too, but to
absolutely deny one or more of them and/or to completely lack works, is a sure
sign that one is NOT a member of the Elect!

N>    Catholic theology that makes works equal with Faith.  The 'fruits'
N>    (works) of a believer do not save Him, it is the 'blood' of Jesus and

Where/when did I say the works saved anyone?
I said the saved one has works -- quite a different concept!

Because I care,
|<+]::-)  (Cyberpope(the Bishop of ROM!))


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