James 2

Originally posted by duecer
"What you bind on earth, I will bind in heaven'

The Catholic church used to sell indulgances.

are you prepared to remove unrepentant ones from your midst my friend or are you still deliberating upon it?

Originally posted by daniel58
No, probably they were talking about grace, merit, prayers, masses, but not money.

No, they were talking about money and is one of the reasons Martin Luther parted company with them. They were just begging for it.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
are you prepared to remove unrepentant ones from your midst my friend or are you still deliberating upon it?

If I kick them out how will they ever get the chance to repent?😕

Originally posted by whodey
No, they were talking about money and is one of the reasons Martin Luther parted company with them. They were just begging for it.

They probably said you make the usual donation, for a mass to be said for them.

Originally posted by duecer
"What you bind on earth, I will bind in heaven'

The Catholic church used to sell indulgances.

Like everyone else on the earth we all give an account for our words.
Kelly

Originally posted by KellyJay
Like everyone else on the earth we all give an account for our words.
Kelly

read clark's commentary on Mathew 18:18, quite illuminating

Originally posted by duecer
If I kick them out how will they ever get the chance to repent?😕

every branch that does not produce fine fruit is lopped off! 🙂

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
every branch that does not produce fine fruit is lopped off! 🙂

you have to give them an opportunity to flower first.