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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas
The Church is the best source for Church teaching.
No. It's Scripture. Qualified teachers who "rightly divide" the Word are also invaluable. The indwelling Holy Spirit is absolutely vital!

What does the Bible call “the pillar and foundation of truth”?
The Bride of Christ - His Church, of which I am a member (Rom 12, 1Cor 12). Are you?

Who said, “If he will not listen to the Church, treat him as a pagan or tax collector.”?
Christ. That section of Mt 18 has reconciliation as its prime goal after a brother sins against you .

What did the Old Testament Jews mean by the phrase, “to bind and loose?”
Punishment and release from punishment. It was also used to advance the lie that God's Will could only be understood by through the exclusive right of the leaders. Your magisterium does not have that right either.

Finally, can you explain the verses in my tag line?
You can't? - Change it to something you can explain.

If you can’t answer these questions off the top of your head, you might ask why you’ve never heard any preaching on these things.
I can so I won't ask the question. But here's a hint for you:

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65 posted on 06/11/2015 3:24:36 PM PDT by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good.)
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To: kinsman redeemer
Christ. That section of Mt 18 has reconciliation as its prime goal after a brother sins against you.

Thanks for explaining that one, for, oh maybe 5 million times now. It appears to me, you might need to explain it another 3 million times. 😎

69 posted on 06/11/2015 3:54:53 PM PDT by Mark17 (Through all my days, and then in Heaven above, my song will silence never, I'll worship Him forever)
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