Colossians 1:14
by means of whom we have our release by ransom, the forgiveness of our sins.
Matthew 20:28
Just as the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his life as a ransom in exchange for many.”
could go to matthew 24 :5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many."
there are many that do indeed say that Jesus is the Christ . misleading people was foretold that it would happen .
oh we are very aware of what Catholicism teaches . however Tradition can be wrong if its not aliened/in line, with scripture.
try standing a cross 12' long ,then try standing a pole 12'long .for both,its difficult but doable with 2-3men. then try it with 150lb man nailed to it. its so much...
talisman
noun
tal·is·man ˈta-ləs-mən
-ləz-
Synonyms of
1
: an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
2
: something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects
you call it a a crucifix . its a talisman. demons have no fear of any talisman . do be careful demons will attach them selves to objects ,it can be anything . even crucifix's. i don't know why they do that but they do.
Psalms 22:22-23 I will declare your name to my brothers; In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.23 You who fear Jehovah, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him! Stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel.
did he ?? as for Adam he at one time was considered perfect but then lost the privilege of interacting with God . Jimb ,who are you that you would know?
could it be that God is so perfect that he can not deal with any thing thats not also perfect?? hence the reason for the need of Jesus to do the work done in all of creation ?
New King James Version Colossians 3:1
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.''
1 Peter 3:22
''Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been...