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My question to you: Let us assume that the differences in interpretations were resolved, why wouldn't someone want to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church as founded by Christ (even if it was very difficult) to gain eternal life with God? I realize that I will get feedback that they are already saved, but what if they are wrong? In all humility, we need to do as Christ told and showed us.

What if YOU'RE wrong?

I guess it gets back, again, to the basics. Is Scripture the infallible, inerrant word of God?

If it is, is it then THE standard by which all truth claims need to be measured?

If a teaching is in clear agreement with Scripture, can we then be sure we're right?

If Scripture can be shown to contradict the truth claims of a church, there are two options. Either the church accepts the correction and adjusts it's theology, doctrine, whatever, OR, it continues on its merry way, falling deeper and deeper into error and deception.

Indeed, Scripture DOES contain some things that are hard to understand, and some that seem to be able to be equally supported with strong arguments from Scripture but that is not nearly the majority of Scripture. It's a few things.

There is plenty of leeway in what Paul refers to as disputable matters which can be found addressed in Romans 14.

Absolute compliance with the dictates of a church's governing body are no requirement for salvation according to Scripture.

Instead of answering my question, you tried to turn it back to me.

I could answer your question, as I have considered it.

You don’t need to respond to me or this forum. This is just a question for you to consider honestly.

I am not sure if you fully considered that the Catholic Church speaks for Christ like Moses did in the OT.

May God’s Peace be with you.

I guess it gets back, again, to the basics. Is Scripture the infallible, inerrant word of God? If it is, is it then THE standard by which all truth claims need to be measured? m

yes it is, and when Christ said"take and eat of this, THIS IS MY BODY....that's exactly what He meant.....inerrant, infallible..plain english (in this case)