Symbolical yet simple- edifying yet not salvific- more than a memorial yet not a sin mortifying sacrament.

A congregation is either going to require a profession of faith in Christ Jesus to join, OR, a congregation will not require people to believe anything as long as they -behave like- a Christian.

Warning- very, very long lesson-

2nd Corinthians 1-1-7. Paul again writes to the church at Corinth. Then this first sermon of this epistle, the connection between the -parakletos- and the Trinity.

A series of a longer explanation of each Article of Faith. Today, it's the Holy Bible. Inspired, Inspiration, inerrancy, infallible, are included in this discussion.

Numbers 22-1-21. An Introduction to Balaam. The name Balaam literally means -not the people, or not of Israel-. He is somewhat a mysterious person, but there are indeed lessons to be learned from his -ministry-

The gift and calling of God are irrevocable-without repentance-Salvation is a gift given by grace. Salvation cannot be lost nor returned nor revoked. Salvation endures everlastingly.

Doctrine of Perseverance of the saints. God cannot lie. God promised, covenanted to atone for, redeem, and possess His people. Since it's impossible for God to lie, the promise of everlasting life cannot be broken.