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You just brought up another problem. If it means at variance with the essential teaching of Any church, then it seems to me that Christianity can be twisted to mean whatever we want it to. By "notably Christian", maybe you're referring to other religions? That I'd agree with.

Not here to criticize any particular denomination. Thanks.

When is it reasonable?

Hi Mungo This definition is causing my question. Wouldn't this definition mean Every church/denomination is heretical in some way?

We can do our best to fulfill Jesus' commands. But we use this word heretical, and I'm not sure anymore as to what it means...

Thanks for such a well thought out reply RK. Your last sentence reminds me of the Bereans in Acts 17:11. I agree that a heretical teaching is more in line with basic Christian beliefs, as you've stated. It's the definition of heresy that confuses me.

Interesting question. The branches must be the Jewish people, and now the Gentiles (that were grafted in). This would make the root either God Father and His plan for the world coming to know Him through the Hebrews/Israelites/Jews OR Maybe the promise that God made to Abraham -- which might...

You didn't reply to my verses. Why? Instead of replying what you believe you read in scripture, why not try tackling some verses I've posted and which I've mentioned no one should ignore? James 5:19-20 Clearly states that YES, someone could walk away from their faith. 2 Peter 2:20-22...

OK marks.... I did post many verses that say we CAN return to our previous state. You never reply to any of my verses and explain away that they say we can forfeit our salvation if we want to or if we return to a life of sin. I do think this is a very damaging teaching (OSAS) because it can...

Not sure where this should be... the study of God seemed appropriate (maybe). Every denomination has some teaching or doctrine that we would not agree with. How would you explain the difference between an incorrect teaching and a heretical teaching...? IOW,,,when does an incorrect teaching...

I agree with you. The CC does have some teachings that are off, as you put it. I do have to say that most persons that go to the CC are most probably not saved, although it's not my place to judge anyone's soul and I'll leave that up to God...but from the looks of it..... Yeah. Most weddings...

I agree with most of the above, but you left out some important history. Christians in the 1st century referred to themselves as the universal church....the word for universal is catholic. That's how we came to have the Catholic Church. I'd also add that the Bishops were part of a hierarchy -...

Hey Backlit... Some paragraphs would be nice!! It's difficult to read all of the above, but I'll give it a go... :(

Ex-cathedra is supposed to follow biblical truths OR Catholic doctrine. We'd have to discuss specific teachings by the Pope and I'm not really here to protect the CC.

Oh my. Are you a calvinist too? I can't discuss a lot with you if you are because our base beliefs are different. Christ did HIS work... Now He means for us to do ours. Matthew 25:34-46 34“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the...

Can't see the verses...

Someone believes temporarily....he is temporarily saved. Otherwise our BELIEVING means nothing. I don't like analogies... You are not God and do not demand as much as he does... If your daughter hurts YOU, she is hurting another human being. When Adam hurt God....a human hurt a divine...

If you fall away,,,you must fall away from something. That something is faith in God. I just posted this for another member: James 5:19-20 19My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will...

I never mentioned John 3:16 Of course we're all lost before we become saved. God has begun a good work in us and He will continue to give us grace to finish that good work UNTIL and IF we don't care to be saved anymore. What does 2 Peter 2:20-22 mean to you? 20For if, after they have escaped...

It might be the same to YOU theefaith... but history tells us that the Christians tried staying within the synagogue and did not break away for decades after Jesus ascended. People met in homes basically. A church bldg was a far way off. If you mean the church as in Church, the Body of Christ...