Originally Posted by Contendah:
Bill, I do not need to construct some kind of exhaustive, detailed, itemized creedal statement to establish what I believe.
If it is taught in the Bible, I believe it. I take the scriptures to be the inspired word of God.
Thus, if you wish to discuss ANY particular scripture, I am here to do that, and when I do that, I support my position with sound hermeneutics and cogent reasoning.
I am, therefore, NOT in any way "ashamed of the gospel." I am prepared to defend any belief I have in light of what scripture has to say on the matter.