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Everything written in the bible is G-d breathed. (2 Timothy 3:16) Putting our faith in the Apostles as someone to look up to would ultimately lead us astray. However, looking to both the philosophers and apostles help us to think, not believe or put faith into.
EDIT: Peter denied Jesus 3 times. The Garden of Gethsemane? Turning the little children away from Christ?
The Apostles where not in error?
EDIT: Peter denied Jesus 3 times. The Garden of Gethsemane? Turning the little children away from Christ?
The Apostles where not in error?
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Was Peter not enlightened and his error removed,
Did Christ not foresee the error and even forewarned him of it so that when it happened he would know Christ is all truth.
After being enlightened by truth why then would any of the apostles writings contain any error since God's inspired words can only contain truth
Did Christ not foresee the error and even forewarned him of it so that when it happened he would know Christ is all truth.
After being enlightened by truth why then would any of the apostles writings contain any error since God's inspired words can only contain truth
The Major Disadvantage Is That The Rule Against Heresy Is Too Vague And Too Subjective Since Heresy Is A Very Vague Term. Unlike A Church's Website, This Site Does Not Have A Statement Of Faith And A Publicized List Of "What We Believe" And They Do Not Have A Mission Statement. In Fact They Do Not State The Definition Of What Heresy Is According To How This Place Is Run So Pretty Much One Could Be BannD Wiyhout A Warning For Something That They Said honestly Unknowingly That was "heresy" In The Mods Opinion. It Is Like thry Are Out To Get somebody
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LOL! little brother, you bring up some excellent points. But I must say that I do agree with eternally-grateful when he says that Scripture is the place to start studying your faith. St. Augustine WAS a saint and STILL IS! But I will talk from personal experience. When I was in prison, I had a dream/vision or whatever people want to call it. It was something out of this world and I can't find a word suitable enough for it. But when I came out of it, I had this UNBEARABLE HUNGER to know God. In prison you have access only to what they want you to have access to lol. I asked for a Bible. I read that Bible twice in 2 months, and I had never read a book in my life. It was the best thing I could ever have done. The Bible is what reinforced my hunger for God!!! I say to everyone that the most important commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart mind and soul. As humans we need to know someone before we love them like this, and the BEST way to know God is by reading His word. But don't, by any means, be scared to read up about the saints. They are called saints because they led a very God-filled life and obeyed His commandments so vigorously. They do have alot that we can learn from them. But I really suggest that you read the Holy Bible first, brother. You will see how beautifully perfect this Lord God of ours put everything together, and how it all makes sense. And don't ever forget to listen to God when He talks to you. God bless!!
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If only everyone's new life was as strong as your's in their faith in Him brother, then i would agree with you 100%. Some say that "all you have to do is say I believe in Christ as our saviour" and you're saved, not realising (i don't think) what true realization of Christ is, and misleading alot of people into thinking that these words alone is all that is needed. I do agree with you, 100%, when you say that your new life had caused your old life to be forsaken, because I experience the exact same thing, where EVERY DECISION I make now is made in the name of Christ. You and I, I think, have truly experienced Christ in our lives and have true faith in Him. But again, alot of people are misled into thinking that true faith in Him is only in words. The way we live our lives reflects how much we love and know God, in every decision we make, from speaking a word, to driving a car, to the thoughts we allow to enter in to our minds!!
Howard, brother, I can't argue every comment you leave, simply because your wisdom is at a level that I can only look forward to reaching. But I will promise you that I will read, watch and pray for the Lord to show me if I am doing anything wrong, or that He will give an answer that He wants me to give you. God bless you and continue to guide you as you allow that wisdom to be seen.
Howard, brother, I can't argue every comment you leave, simply because your wisdom is at a level that I can only look forward to reaching. But I will promise you that I will read, watch and pray for the Lord to show me if I am doing anything wrong, or that He will give an answer that He wants me to give you. God bless you and continue to guide you as you allow that wisdom to be seen.
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Jesus came to this age, His creation, to give the world the gift of salvation. It cost Him His Blood, and He suffered more than any man could ever suffer to deliver to each of us His true message, the Good News, also called the Gospel.
It is desireable to learn from Jesus Christ for His yoke is easy, His burden is light. It is not like the burden of the Pharisees who lay them on the unsuspecting, though they will not raise a finger to lift it themselves.
To send innocent believers to man designated saints to learn is the same as going to the Talmud as source authority, it is darkness and not light.
It is also sending people from the Master to the enemy. Saints are all who truly believe Yeshua, Jesus, and the Father knows who they are. Blessed be the Lord, Jesus Christ, Who has done everything for each of us. Listen to Him, learn from Him, and believe Him for He is the One Who loves us so perfectly, amen.
It is desireable to learn from Jesus Christ for His yoke is easy, His burden is light. It is not like the burden of the Pharisees who lay them on the unsuspecting, though they will not raise a finger to lift it themselves.
To send innocent believers to man designated saints to learn is the same as going to the Talmud as source authority, it is darkness and not light.
It is also sending people from the Master to the enemy. Saints are all who truly believe Yeshua, Jesus, and the Father knows who they are. Blessed be the Lord, Jesus Christ, Who has done everything for each of us. Listen to Him, learn from Him, and believe Him for He is the One Who loves us so perfectly, amen.
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"To send innocent believers to man designated saints to learn is the same as going to the Talmud as source authority, it is darkness and not light."
But aren't we all saints? All us who believe Yeshua? St. Augustine believed Yeshua to. Do you really think it is wrong to learn from a man who lived his whole life according to Yeshua's teachings? I never told my little brother to learn from St. Augustine and forget about Jesus! But if it is darkness and not light to learn from St. Augustine who was a saint like the rest of us, then it is darkness and not light for him to learn from us too. But hang on, isn't it our job to teach and spread the Word, like St. Augustine did so well as well as living the Word too? Now I'm all confused. Nobody told anyone to ignore Christ's teachings, mate. Peace!
But aren't we all saints? All us who believe Yeshua? St. Augustine believed Yeshua to. Do you really think it is wrong to learn from a man who lived his whole life according to Yeshua's teachings? I never told my little brother to learn from St. Augustine and forget about Jesus! But if it is darkness and not light to learn from St. Augustine who was a saint like the rest of us, then it is darkness and not light for him to learn from us too. But hang on, isn't it our job to teach and spread the Word, like St. Augustine did so well as well as living the Word too? Now I'm all confused. Nobody told anyone to ignore Christ's teachings, mate. Peace!
That sounds good, however it is our Father Who designates us all saints. The titled ones designated by men may or may not be also designated by our Father, it is not for men to judge. To send innocents to other men rather than to Jesus Christ is not direct, and can be disasterous. None of the so-called RCC saints have anything new to add to the Gospel of Jesus. He is the Word, not even the true saints may say this of themselves or anything they write. Do not be destroyed by what is falsely called knowledge for even the most intellectual criterea amassed by any individual is useless without wisdom.
Until very recently it was taught the one designated by the RCC a saint, Patrick, arrived to Ireland in a boat made of stone. There are yet Catholics who believe this and teach this although even the RCC dismissed St. Patrick decades ago as being ficticious. It is taught here in Spain that Santiago (St. James) brought the image of the Virgin of Almudena to Madrid. These same believers have dubbed James "Moor Killer." Another of these illustrious Catholics is given the title, Jew Killer. Today hundreds of millions are being paid out for expenses across Spain for what they call Holy Week, while people are losing their homes and hungry. Does any of this reflect the love that is God? If you believe this divergent behavior is normal for any church, all I can say to you is chapeau to your reasoning. Very recently in Valencia, Spain, there was a plea for people to submit all the miracles attributed to Mary, that most blessed woman. I am not confused though others may be, the only miracles are worked by our Father in the name of Jesus Christ, not be those who are presently asleep.
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Brother, first of all, St. Augustine never claimed to add to the Gospel, and neither did the Catholic Church claim that St. Augustine added to the Gospel. He taught people about the Gospel just like Luther taught about the Gospel. From what you're saying, our Father is who designates us all saints, right? So does that mean that you can preach? or not? If St. Augustine can't preach the Gospel, through his writings or his life, then neither can we! So, are you allowed to teach others about the Gospel? Have you been designated a saint by the Almighty? If you believe that it is wrong that St. Augustine teaches us about Christ, then you have to believe that it is wrong that you teach others about Christ. Otherwise, it is a contradiction.