[fortheDeclaration]

We are united by THE GOSPEL. We argue all kinds of things, but not Salvation by Grace Alone through Faith Alone by Christ Alone. I believe the stumbling block for RC's, as it has been explained to me by RC's, is that they perceive defense of their church as defense of their Faith. As a result admitting error would be to admit their Faith is flawed.

Yes, we believe the RCC teaches a false gospel (Gal.1:6-9).

Either they are cursed for preaching the wrong gospel (vs.8) or we are for preaching Justification by faith alone (Council of Trent).

[MarkBsnr]

The Galatians that Paul was addressing were converts from paganism in the area that were being enticed to false beliefs by heretical Christians (Judaizers) and Paul was getting very peeved with them.

In other words, they had the Good News from Paul (bishop of the Church), and then some ungodly men came along later and reformed their beliefs. The bishop (Paul) is trying to set things straight again.

I thank you for the example. I think that you are right on.

[wmfights]

Either they are cursed for preaching the wrong gospel (vs.8) or we are for preaching Justification by faith alone (Council of Trent).

In the end there is no way around it, both can't be right.

IICor. 11:3-4 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received or a different gospel which you have not accepted-you may well put with it!

I will stick with Scripture and pray for those who refuse to believe in the simplicity of salvation. The complexity of the answers on the other side bears witness to their error.

ICOR. 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those that are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.