Posted on 11/01/2012 6:45:48 AM PDT by Alex Murphy
How appropriate it is that Reformation Day (October 31st), celebrating Christ's victory over Evil for those who rest in Him, precedes All Saints Day (November 1st).
Martin Luther's defense of the authority of Scripture (alone) and of Justification by Faith (alone), at the Diet of Worms, is what we celebrate on Reformation Day. Without these biblical truths, which the Reformation re-established in opposition to evil church hierarchies, there would be no saints.
It's a shame that some Protestant and Anglican churches celebrate All Saints Day while failing to celebrate Reformation Day.
There are no saints apart from the principles of Sola Scriptura and Justification by grace alone through faith alone. What Luther insisted upon at this trial is precisely what condemned him, and that is the Gospel itself.
Continued non-adherence to these principles (outlined clearly in the 39 Articles) by Orthodox and Roman hierarchies, and yes, by hordes of neo-evangelical authorities, separates them not merely from the Reformation but from Christ. Luther's defense is as fresh today as it was then. Reformation Day is worth remembering. Here I stand.
***Peter has primacy. Peter was given the keys - not James.***
So, why did Peter have to rehearse the things that went on when he left Cornelius because the church at Jerusalem called him on the carpet?
And why did PETER fear those who came from James when he ate with the gentile church at Antioch? This is when PAUL called him on the carpet.
Sounds like Peter had the keys but James had the power.
So you deny Peter’s primacy because Peter did not lead in the perfect manner of Christ? You have set a high bar for a sinful people.
And, yes, even Pope’s are sinners in the eyes of the Catholic Church.
***So you deny Peter’s primacy because Peter did not lead in the perfect manner of Christ?***
What did ST PAUL say?
1 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Philippians 3:17
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
The schism between Israel and Judah didn't turn out so well, IIRC. Read Jeremiah.
I recommend starting with I Kings 11-12.
“where in the Bible is “faith alone” mentioned ...”
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Take a peek at Ephesians 2:8-9.
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Is the word “alone” in there? Gee, I’m just not seeing it...
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