So very true.Novelty? New doctrine? You're joking. The RCC has been inventing new and false doctrine since its origin.
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So very true.Novelty? New doctrine? You're joking. The RCC has been inventing new and false doctrine since its origin.
he should have rebuked her for calling men father
like he did the Pharisees in matt
only cos she was first!
and brought our savior who was obtained all graces for us!
And he was only condemning the Pharisees for their pride and not condemning calling men father or spiritual fatherhood
And he was only condemning the Pharisees for their pride and not condemning calling men father or spiritual fatherhood
Novelty? New doctrine? You're joking. The RCC has been inventing new and false doctrine since its origin. For starters, show me anywhere in the Bible that the word "Catholic" appears in Scripture.
Are you really that confused? She said, "Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you people say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.” Do you think that anyone, Samaritans included, didn't have fathers? She is using the term in the collective sense, referring to her ancestors. Do you really not understand that? It's only your twisted logic that thinks He should have rebuked her. It's just Catholic legalistic nonsense to think that somebody should be punished for using a single word.
The word "father" is used 1142 times in the Bible. Clearly they're not all referring to God. Your doctrine is driving you mad!
I thought the Pope does that.
So now you're clearly contradicting yourself. Typical RCC behavior.
How did the "spiritual fatherhood" get tacked on? It is contrary to God's instructions to call a priest "father", as in "spiritual father", never mind asking him to forgive your sins. Just say x number of Hail Marys and you'll be fine? It's insanity.
what does the word “catholic” mean?
That is what
Matthew 23:9 says!
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
call no man father!!!!
that is absolute according to fundamentalists!
do herevis an example where someone calls men father and Christ does not rebuke her, so matt 23:9 refers to pride and not calling men father!
it is what we are accused of anyway!
the apostles have authority from Christ to forgive sin! Jn 20:23
same mission power and authority as Christ! Jn 20:21
What authority does Christ have?
What power does Christ have?
What mission / ministry does Christ have?
Peter, the apostles and their successors have the same authority, power, and mission!
Jn 20:21 as my father sent me, even so send I you!
John 17:18
As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
The apostles are Christ’s successors!
They have authority to send others as well until Christ returns in glory!
apostle means one who is sent!
Therefore the apostles have authority to send more apostles or successors!
Apostolic succession!
The nations still need to be taught, disciples still need to be baptized and the church the new covenant kingdom of christ still needs to be governed!
Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Christ is an apostle, and has authority to send other apostles, the apostles also have this authority, so the apostles continue down thru the centuries as Christ promised! Matt 28:19-20
Keys of authority! And power to bind and loose! Matt 16:18 and Matt 18:18 matt 28:19 Isa 22:21-22
Moral authority:
(Teaching)
Necessity of being taught by Christ:
Two edge sword: defining truth and condemning errors, and Interpreting scripture.
Jurisdictional authority:
(Governing / administering)
Necessity of Peter and the apostles and their successors to govern the holy church.
Spiritual authority:
(Life of Grace)
Sanctifying thru the mass and Sacraments
The apostles teaching is Christ’s teaching, Christ and His church are one! Acts 9:4
Christian rule of faith is not the Bible alone! But the doctrine of the apostles! Acts 2:42
Jesus Christ continues HIS ministry in His new covenant church thru Peter, the apostles, and their successors with the same mission, power, and authority!
Mt 16:18 Mt 28:19 Acts 1:17 acts 8:31 & 35 Lk 10:16 Jn 8:32 Jn 13:20 Jn 15:5 Jn 16:13 Jn 20:21-22 eph 2:2
Spiritual fatherhood!
the seed fell on good ground! A father spreads the seed of the gospel or word of God!
Spiritual Fathers have care for our souls!
Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Jn 21:17 feed my sheep:
Heb 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Heb 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they care for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
1 Tim 1:2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you
1 John 2
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.
That makes Paul and John spiritual fathers, pastors of our souls!
obedience to proper authority is biblical!
Lk 1:48 …for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed!
Why is Mary blessed?
cos she brought forth our
savior? Matt 1:21
cos she consented to our salvation? Lk 1:38
Cos she believed? Lk 1:45
cos God created Her soul immaculate? Gen 3:15 Lk 1:28 Lk 1:49 rev 12:1
all the above?