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To: Ken4TA

The term “Pope” is used not only for the Bishop of Rome but also for the Bishop of Alexandria. The term “Methodist” is not used in the bible either, but that doesn’t mean that they are not Christian.


699 posted on 03/20/2010 11:24:36 AM PDT by Cronos (St. Ambrose -- elected by popular acclaim)
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To: Cronos
The term “Pope” is used not only for the Bishop of Rome but also for the Bishop of Alexandria. The term “Methodist” is not used in the bible either, but that doesn’t mean that they are not Christian.

The first time that designation was used for the bishop of Rome is attributed to Damasus in the 4th century. I will agree that many of those in the office of "episkopes" (oversight - I Tim. 3:1) were called "papa", but not with all the rhetorical claims made for that office CENTURIES LATER! The bold statement above is immaterial to anything that I had said...ridiculous of you to even say it!

FYI: Check out the following articles if you really want to know about the offices of Christ's "ekklesian"!
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four

I realize you may not read the above, but some on this thread may do so, and gain a better insight on what Jesus and the Apostles instituted as the leadership of the Church of Christ for us to follow.

711 posted on 03/21/2010 2:02:35 PM PDT by Ken4TA
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