Dear Ed,

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Brother Ed

the covenantal helpmeet, the Blessed Virgin Mary

I was wondering if you could show proof of this statement in scripture?

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Brother Ed

Note that God does not here merely say to Moses "Well, it would be nice if you made things this way." No, indeed. He admonished Moses.

This depends on how you are using admonish. It can mean to counsel (another) against something to be avoided; caution. Or it can be more of a rebuking of something done wrong. My interpretation of this text leads me to believe that God is just counseling Moses to make sure to set up the temple according to God's command.

Dear Brother,

First, I would like to know if you believe that we ( reformed protestants ) are not covenantal believers? From your recent posts, it seems by your comments that we know nothing of the covenantal concept clearly tought to us in scripture. I'm not sure if you are mistaken in thinking that most of the regulars of this forum are dispensational or if your idea of covenant theology is drastically different from ours. Now with saying this, keep in mind that this topic has not made mention of papal succession. So I will believe that the "Foundation" that you mentioned is not just merely a foundation that is ultimately leading to papal authority. So if this is the case, could you please clarify more on your intent with this post? I believe you are clearly trying to argue a point in our doctrinal differences, but it would be more beneficial to us if you made it clearer where your disagreements lie.

One last note. Please keep in mind Ed that, just in the short time I've been a regular here on the Highway, we have had devout RC's visit us. But this would be like myself going to a RC church trying to share my reformed protestant beliefs. Believe me when I tell you, I am in the process of leaving a liberal presbyterian church because I can't share my reformed beliefs there and they're presbyterian! So there is no way that I would desire to go to a RC forum to try to share my Calvinism with them. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be negative in any way. This is all strictly out of love. All I'm trying to do, is make you aware of the fact that, your beliefs aren't shared here. So your teachings will most likely be rejected. Which I know you are aware of. But my main concern is that, the few RC brothers we've had visit all seem to eventually leave disgruntled after what usally ends up with a less then loving thread. So all I'm trying to say is, please don't get upset with our convictions. I have a strong feeling that neither yourself or we will be persueded as goes the continual division between our two denominations.

Y.B.I.C. with love,

Dave.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. - Galatians 2:16