I at least try to use scripture to back up what I say...
You can't separate Christ from the Church, since the Church IS the Body of Christ!
I thought you said the little wafer and the cup of wine was the body of Christ...
Thus, as you say, the rest of Scripture tell us that the Church ALSO is the pillar and ground of truth
Surely you can back that up with Scripture...
How about: "I am the way, the truth, and the life" says Christ.
LOL...Apparently you are saying that since Jesus made the above statement, your chuch can make the same claim for itself...
Ha...So the Catholic church says, (Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him,) I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Now that's a hoot...
We all know you can snatch a few verses out of the bible and twist the context enough that you could convince some people that what you say is accurate...
LOL...You can prove anything with the bible...
Now your getting it! Check the title of this thread "What is the Magesterium and WHY DO WE NEED IT?"
You've answered the question.
Regards