When reading the Bible, take notes, write things down, write in the margins or spaces, underline or highlight verses.
The reason the Catholic Priest gives the Communion is because they believe and teach that the elements are miraculously changed into the literal body and the literal blood of Jesus.
Then not only is Communion held back by the priests, but your forgiveness depends upon the priests presenting you with the communion elements.
Martin Luther was so impacted by the book of Galatians, he wrote a commentary and quit the Catholic Church.
The book of Galatians is the only epistle written by Paul that has neither a thanksgiving or a blessing section.
Living a performance based or works based life of faith, is the surest way to frustration and a dry spiritual life.
The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:18-20.
There are two 'ordinances', or 'things ordained', in the Bible that are part of the church and should be part of your life.
The Five Solas of the Reformation
Grace
If I AM says I AM then I AM.
If I AM says that I AM innocent, since God is righteous and always right, then I AM innocent.
If I AM says I AM then I AM.
If I AM says that I AM loved, since God is righteous and always right, then I AM loved.
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