Catholicism vs Protestantism

If they reject the 5 solas then how could God only know how many Catholics are truly saved. Rejection of the 5 solas is basically leaving the only way to salvation. Yes or no?

Even if 2 read the Bible on their own without a denomination they can still find interpretation differences.

I understand but wouldn't you agree that a unbeliever Biblically cannot find salvation on his own merits? What do you preach to unbelievers about salvation? Reason I ask is in your opinion does Catholicism lead to salvation? If no then wouldn't you be afraid that your friends destination would be the same?

Many people on here says it doesn't lead to salvation.

Where do they differ and why?
Do both lead to salvation? Why or why not?
How should we treat each other?

So figures like Mother Teresa, St Nicholas, St Patrick, St Valentine, etc are in Hell?

Mostly, the answer to most of your questions is I don't know.

I love the Lord and I know all His ways are perfect and I study them constantly and talk about what I learn. But the bottom line, the core of everything, is taking out sins to Christ. My studies lead me to believe that God never wanted His children to disregard the feasts. Most true Christians, ones who accept all God tells them to the best of their ability, believe I am wrong. I am certain, to the best of my understanding, that our salvation does not hinge on believing God's way, whether that way is to honor the feasts or to think that the new covenant made the feasts obsolete. Yet it is important to me to search for the truth of this. We can be wrong in something and be saved. I am sure there are saved people whose beliefs are on either side of this issue. Same for being a Catholic or Protestant.

Again, the bottom line is becoming a child of God through Christ. That is a teaching of the Catholic church as well as the Protestant.

Correct interpretation can be achieved by comparing scripture with scripture.

And the issue is not so much interpretation, but of ignoring or adding to scripture by theological devices.

The reason for divisions usually boils down to these:

Both parties will either have their own additions, or dismissals of scripture.

Or:

One party will yield to the authority of the scripture, while the other party adds or subtracts from scripture.

Both parties must yield to the authority of scripture (as little children) and let them stand as written without adding or subtracting from them.

For:

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand (Proverbs 19:21).

The Bible says that the plan of salvation is believing in Jesus Christ as Savior. No preconditions are added, meaning that if you at least believe that Jesus died to forgive all of humanity of their sins then you're a Christian and are saved. God takes care of the rest.

So no matter what else you believe or do then you're saved. The Bible doesn't say you can lose your salvation or that it's dependent on status of Catholic or Protestant. It doesn't say if you sin once, twice, or a million times you're unsaved.

People can still be a Christian and get doctrine wrong, have bad behavior, etc. We should treat each other with love and forgiveness and use the Word to try to correct and encourage each other.

[QUOTE="Roughsoul1991, post: 4195600, member: 245751"] Where do they differ and why?

Yep, It doesn't matter figur like Mahatma Gandhi If not follow Jesus teaching by accept His teaching not go to heaven

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/27/world/asia/mother-teresa-critic.html

So who is right?

Is your interpretation 100% correct

Who is them we should reject? Do we have a list?

Anyone who teaches contrary to the doctrine learned from scripture.

For example, you and other people approach a building. There are two sets of doors. One says ENTER, the other says EXIT.

Those who enter through the doors that say ENTER are the ones that go on the good list; follow them.

Those who enter through the doors that say EXIT go on the bad list; do not follow them.

Those who yield to the scriptures without adding or taking away from it.



Again, it's not about interpretation. The scriptures have already been interpreted from the original languages into many.

It about submission to the scripture.



Anyone who teaches contrary to the doctrine learned from scripture.

For example, you and other people approach a building. There are two sets of doors. One says ENTER, the other says EXIT.

Those who enter through the doors that say ENTER are the ones that go on the good list; follow them.

Those who enter through the doors that say EXIT go on the bad list; do not follow them.

Again, it's not about interpretation. The scriptures have already been interpreted from the original languages into many.

It about submission to the scripture.

Then there should be a Christian church or true Christian church that holds to the doctrine of scripture. Yes or no?

Who is right? Which group?

I am guessing your view of scripture is correct, right?

So if someone contradicts your view then they are on the bad list that leads to Hell?

Who gets Jesus's teachings correct 100%? Any denomination? How wrong does someone have to be who accepts Christ?

Where do they differ and why?
Do both lead to salvation? Why or why not?
How should we treat each other?

Yes. Like the church in the book of Acts.


Huh? I answered this already.


Are you reading my posts?

Why are you stuck on VIEWS and INTERPRETATIONS?



Again, when did I say anything about correct views?

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death. Follow Me.”