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Originally Posted by JoeT777

No need to dance or tap. Just knock on the door. knowing how you hate to read references from the Catholic encyclopedia – as they say in these parts, I brung it to you

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I read it before I had posted, sweet Joe, and know whereof I speak (I do my homework). It was a decision of the Council of Nicea and the Church Fathers, not from Bible verses.

Joet,
Thank you much for that information.
I'm glad you went farther than others to show that James was also talking about saving the soul.
Praise God for the grace of His many sacraments.
Peace and kindness,
Fred

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Originally Posted by arcura

I'm glad you went farther than others to show that James was also talking about saving the soul.

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That's not the point under discussion, Fred. I have no argument with that, and totally agree, as would anyone else here.

Wondergirl,
It was a part of the point to me and always will be for I do believe that the saving ones soul is very important.
I'm glad that you have no argument with that.
Peace and kindness,
Fred

Sinful man can not forgive sin. Sin is forgiven only by: If you confess wwith your mouth the Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. This is a one time activity and not needed upon ones death bed.