“It’s fascinating watching those who claim that their pocket version of Christianity (varying as the days wax and wane) is superior to those to whom Christ entrusted His Church.”
If you mean my Bible, it is too big for my pocket. But, I’ll glorify God, who chose me while I was yet a sinner:
2Ti_1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
1Pe 2:9-10 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: (10) Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Rev 1:5-6 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, (6) And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
“Where was your church begun?”
On a hill where Christ and two thieves were crucified.
“If you would, examine the Nicene Creed and the Apostle’s Creed. If you get brave, examine the Athenasian Creed,”
After a long hard look in the mirror, you should examine the scripture as we are commanded.
St Paul only had hope; who are you to have such certainty?
Where was your church begun?”
On a hill where Christ and two thieves were crucified.
Negative. It does not resemble the Church that Christ Created. The Catholic Church began there, true.
If you would, examine the Nicene Creed and the Apostle’s Creed. If you get brave, examine the Athenasian Creed,”
After a long hard look in the mirror, you should examine the scripture as we are commanded.
The purpose of the Creeds to ensure that individuals did not create their own version of Christianity. I see that their effect is only worthy on the true believers.