Hi Jane,
That "institution" you speak of is
the rock upon which Jesus built His Church of which the gates of hell will not prevail against
(Matthew 16:18) soooooo I have no problem with
leaving the "impression" upon you or any one else that I am shouting from the rooftops that I love the Church that Jesus established.
Why do you only talk about
your institution (your interpretation of scripture)? I think The Church is a better interpreter of Scripture than you and won't twist it
....2 Peter 3:16
I put my faith in The Church which is the pillar and foundation of truth
(1 timothy 3:15) and has the final authority to treat someone as a pagan or tax collector with the authority to bind or loosen
(Matthew 18:17-18). Can you show me in Scripture where God gave any individual man that authority? Once you can show me in Scripture that Jesus didn't established an "institution" with authority I will join you and your ilk.
2nd time asking: If the CC is not synonymous with Christ's Church then which church is?
Bible study Mary