I'd like to see some specific answers actually.
A 'generic' answer that might apply to some/most/all Christian sects, schism and denominations isn't real helpful.
Sharpen up the replies to the extent for instance, my church, the Pillar of Fire Repentance Tabernacle Missouri Synod Lutheran is a true church because :
See how that is more useful than 'Because Jesus died' to us here?
A 'generic' answer that might apply to some/most/all Christian sects, schism and denominations isn't real helpful.
Sharpen up the replies to the extent for instance, my church, the Pillar of Fire Repentance Tabernacle Missouri Synod Lutheran is a true church because :
See how that is more useful than 'Because Jesus died' to us here?
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.
