(preciousmessage;22054)
(thesuperjag;22048)
Why does the Catholic church discourage people to bring in their bible? (I've been to one)II John 1:9-11 - Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.Jag
I grew up in the Catholic Church; FIRST, let's welcome him! A question: Are you saying there are not sincere believers in the Catholic church who are possibly living up to the light they have? Let's speak with him before we say, "receive him not into your house." He may be receptive, with God all things are possible. ...I don't understand this reasoning. Do we go up to a non-believer and say, "You don't have the doctrine of Christ, therefore, leave now! God have mercy on our souls. He may not give up certain beliefs, but let's see what happens first before "kicking him to the curb." Am I missing something here regarding how we "first" approach people. ... We knew the intention of "tongueman," knowing he believed no one is saved unless they speak in gibberish, that's more of an issue of judging someone's salvation. I have not seen this yet with this new subscriber. What am I missing here? JakeHello Jake, I didn't mean it that way. We are supposed to share the gospel to Christ to unbelievers, as Christ wants every single soul saved. Yes, I've been to a Catholic church once. I ask if I should bring in my bible, (which Christ's Words are in the bible) They said no. Yes there were 3 or 4 scriptures used, but still discouraged people to bring their bible.So the question is, If we can't bring in our bible, how can we discern what is good and evil? I realized that denominations is never right at all, for Christ knows what is being taught in the church. Discernment is extremely important to keep us out of false doctrines. He said it in numerous places. "Be not deceived..." God told me to get out.So it is better for me to get taught by the Spirit of God rather than men. We are to love everyone (human) in this world, but not Satan and his evil ways,for he is suprenatural.Jag