[raygunfan]

no, the doctrine didnt ‘come from the bible’, it came from Christ’s mouth to his apostles, they in turn preached it, and wrote in their letters to the various churches to their appointed bishops and priests to preach it....after that that one holy catholic and apostolic church preserved those writings and under the guide of the holy spirit, brought together the books that became the bible, and preserved that for future generations.

[JamesP81]

no, the doctrine didnt ‘come from the bible’, it came from Christ’s mouth to his apostles, they in turn preached it, and wrote in their letters to the various churches to their appointed bishops and priests to preach it

Obviously, you are correct. When I made my comment I was operating under the assumption that the bible, having been written by the Apostles at God's direction, has authority being that it records the Lord's teachings. Didn't mean to confuse anyone there.

[epluribus_2]

Shhh. Dat’s sum flamey ole-talk dat is... (But I believe it)