glorydaz
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No, silly. Not all Rome! Only those called of Jesus Christ whose faith is spoken of throughout the whole world:
"Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world" (Ro.1:6-8).
Why are you having such a hard time understanding these simple things?
Gee, I don't know, Jerry. I must not have a good theologian to teach me like you do.
Do you deny that Paul was telling the believers to put on Christ? The Greek word translated "put ye on" is in the Imperative Mood:
"The imperative mood corresponds to the English imperative, and expresses a command to the hearer to perform a certain action by the order and authority of the one commanding. Thus, Jesus' phrase, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mk.1:15) is not at all an "invitation," but an absolute command requiring full obedience on the part of all hearer" (The Blue Letter Bible).
Paul is commanding the believers to put on Christ. I have already told you how I think it should be done. How do you put on Christ?
Oh, I forgot!
You don't put on Christ.
Right, I don't put on Christ. I was baptized by the Spirit INTO CHRIST when I believed. 1 Corinthians 12:13
Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
I was created in Christ Jesus when I believed the Gospel. Eph. 2:10
I actually believe what the word says.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
And I have complete faith in the One who performs His work in me. My trust is totally in Him, and not in my own ability to put off the works of darkness or to put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
I'm beginning to think you're a worker bee, Jerry. :think: