You can thank us on the other side. :largehalo

The foundation of salvation is built upon the Lamb that was slain.

Even that is a doctrine, its called the gospel. Gal 1:6-7 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

ok ... Miz ... this is what I just got from you

doctrine = gospel = Jesus Christ.

Let's define gospel ....

define doctrine ....

If you are not careful .... Mizpeh ... you will fall among the ultra-ultra cons who now assert that Acts 2:38 IS THE GOSPEL ... and not part of the proper response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Doctrine is teaching or what is taught. The gospel is taught but it is not the only doctrine in the Bible. Those who pervert the gospel are teaching a different doctrine than what Paul taught.

John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Very good ....

Acts 2:38 is the proper saving response to the Gospel.

Have you read the new book by David Bernard on Justification and the Holy Spirit?

No .... I have not .... nor do I subscribe to his 3 steps = justification model

I've had the book for a month now. I'll read it when I'm done studying Romans and we can discuss it! :beatdeadhorse