Posted on 10/30/2013 9:24:15 AM PDT by GonzoII
No. Christ described His Church in very many significant ways—all of which apply to the Catholic Church, and the Catholic Church only.
The true Church of Christ commenced then, but not what are called the Protestant "Churches of Christ." These can be traced back to a Rev. Alexander Campbell, who was born in 1788, and who was originally a Presbyterian. As Mr. Campbell grew up, he pressed the Protestant principle of "The Bible Only" to its extreme limits, and repudiated all creeds or statements of doctrine. He therefore felt compelled to leave the Presbyterians who clung to the Westminster Confession, based on Calvinism, and became a wandering preacher affiliated with the Baptists. However he was never strictly a Baptist, and soon began writing and lecturing as a free lance religious teacher. He soon gathered some devoted followers, and in 1827 these followers formed themselves into a sect called the "Disciples of Christ." The Rev. Mr. Campbell died in 1866, and his followers fell into disputes concerning methods of organization. As a result two sections arose, calling themselves respectively the "Progressives," and the "Conservatives." The "Progressives" retained the title "Disciples of Christ," whilst the "Conservatives" took the new title "Churches of Christ." As the division took place about the year 1900, the "Church of Christ" as an independent body dates from the beginning of this century.
Since those who form what are called the "Churches of Christ" repudiate creeds, it is not possible to state their doctrines very clearly. They say at least that people must be Christians, but they will not state what Christians must believe. They demand, of course, that the Bible be accepted as God's Word, but no exact statement of what the Bible means can be imposed on anybody by those who maintain the right of private interpretation. Probably the members of the "Churches of Christ" would like to be described simply as "Bible Christians," and nothing more.
On the score that they ignore or reject the faith, worship, and discipline Christ intended to prevail in His Church. Also their basic principle, held together with other Protestants, that the Bible only is the one rule of faith is false. Moreover, a Church which cannot trace back its history beyond 1827 is 1827 years too late to be the Church founded by Christ Himself. We have seen the force of that reason when dealing with the truth of the Catholic Church.
>> “And followed it up with (or some variation of) “But I say unto you....” at least 5 times.” <<
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And not one of those five times in any way altered what is written.
>> “To equate them with either Marxists or Unitarians is simply not true.” <<
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Churches full of “peace” symbols, “pro choice” posters, and schedules for “action” protests say that you are quite mistaken.
I will say my rosary for you to night.
Such satanic linkage can do me no harm, for the Holy Spirit watches over me.
>> “t’s a matter of being the right one and that is the one that has the pedigree going right back to the first century.” <<
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A church cannot save.
Salvation is a one on one face to face between you and Yeshua. Is your name written in the Book of Life?
Actually it will probably do you some good, but only if you really are open to the Holy Spirit.
It was the Holy Spirit that showed me that the RCC is the “synagogue of Satan.”
*SNERK* and that is a more intelligent reply than your comment deserves. feel free to have the last word, I know how important that is to certain individuals.
Obviously, you didn't read my tag-line.
That is the exception.
I KNOW JESUS CHRIST! If you read my tag line, and if you truly know and love Him, then you will cut out this nonsense, which is dividing the body.
By far the most important question in the Christian faith has to do with the person and nature of Jesus Christ. Please answer the following question. Are you willing to confess that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man at the same time? If you would rather confess, Yeshua, the Messiah, is both fully God and fully man at the same time, then we can proceed. Please answer the question,
No question at all, very basic.
Then answer the question.
By far the most important question in the Christian faith has to do with the person and nature of Jesus Christ. Please answer the following question. Are you willing to confess that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man at the same time? If you would rather confess, Yeshua, the Messiah, is both fully God and fully man at the same time, then we can proceed. Please answer the question,
Enough of your childish game. I answered your deceptively worded question, against my better judgment.
The nature of Yeshua Ha Massiach is that he is the son of Yehova and at the same time he and Yehova are one. He is beyond your cutesey phrases and imaginations. The only things we need to know about his blood are that it is sinless, and that it was poured on the mercy seat of the Ark.
He was never called Jesus in his life, and I see no reason to descend to calling him that now, to please simpletons and deceivers.
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