I thought that the former keyboard player for Uriah Heep was the author; same name and all.
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My observation:
Roman Catholics point to Protestants and cry “Sola Scriptura”. Similarly, Protestants point and cry “Sola Eclesia”
Since NEITHER Roman Catholics nor Protestants are exclusively one or the other, the proper term instead of sola would be prima (primarily).
Protestants would therefor be prima scriptura and Roman Catholics would be prima eclesia.
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Acts 17:11King James Version (KJV)
11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/2-Timothy-Chapter-3/
No church is perfect. Not even the one in Acts 15 or Acts 6 (see Revelation 2 and 3). We need to rely on the Holy Spirit and constantly be digging into the Bible and investing in prayer.
My younger years were spent in Catholic school even though my parents had left the church. I deeply admire the reverence and respect shown in Mass. I appreciate the somber nature and especially the honor given the Eucharist. Nevertheless, there are many flaws with Catholic dogma as there are when any human gets in the way of “theology”. My major issue with the professor’s conclusion is that disavowing Sola Scriptura allows for non-Biblical practice such as prayer to the saints and Confession to a priest. These are not salvation issues as I perceive them and I believe Catholics to be every bit the saints that all believers in Christ are (Romans 10:9-10) but we need to be careful to judge properly.
The disclaimer here is that I am an ordained Protestant minister...
“I was standing in the kitchen folding napkins and thinking about Martin Luther when I suddenly heard someone screaming. I looked to my right and saw my manager standing in the doorway literally screaming at me to fold the napkins faster.
I remember apologizing, cranking up the speed and thinking to myself, What the hell have I done?”
This part doesn’t make sense why he included it. What was he thinking about Martin Luther at this time? Why did this make his napkin folding slower? Why was this an important moment in his spiritual life. And how did he go from a spirit of meditation to one filled with the H word?
Weird that someone would study enough to become a pastor and then make such a major change. I’m glad he is happy. I think he is wrong.
“Why I’m Catholic. Sola Scriptura isn’t workable
It was a decision that was easy for me to make in that I was convinced that Catholicism was true and that the Catholic Church was my spiritual home”
What’s missing in the above?
No Jesus, no cross = no salvation, no redemption.
And of course we see, every day, how FRomanist disagree with the Pope, their own Catechism. How they disagree with each other.
And then we are told by the same bunch that Sola Scripture is unworkable.
Looking forward to Part 2!
[Why I Am Catholic]: Because Vincent de Paul Was Once A Muslim's Slave
[Why I Am Catholic]:Welcome to the Ever Persecuted Church! [Catholic Caucus]
[Why I Am Catholic]: Lent And Holy Week (A Primer) [Catholic Caucus]
[Why I Am Catholic]: Because God Became Man (Despite His Flawed Human Ancestors)
[Why I Am Catholic]: Because of the Protestant Reformers Beliefs On Mary
Why I Am Catholic: For Purgatory, Thank Heavens (Ecumenical)
(Why Am I Catholic?) For Peace While Suffering (A Few Words for Wednesday)
[Why I am Catholic]: Because I Love the Bible
(why am I Catholic?) Because I Awoke from a Long, Bad Dream
Why I Am Catholic: For All the Saints: Bernard of Clairvaux
I think Protestants and Catholics need to stop firing on each other, and remember our enemies are not of this world- the princes and principalities of the spiritual world- and they lead groups like Muslims, Homosexuals, and democrats.
This former minister’s jesus was probably born on rome’s December 25, killed on rome’s good friday and raised on rome’s easter sunday..
Funny those are according to the roman catholic church’s catechism and not according to scripture.. But most of the daughters go right along with their mother on things that could be easily refuted with some ‘sola scriptura’ if they held themselves to a little sola scriptura’ on things they do agree with Rome.
So he is in the right place for his faith- Rome..
At least rome’s gospel matches rome’s Jesus..
And Paul’s gospel matches another Jesus, not born on rome’s December 25, a jesus that laid His life down for our sins on Passover(not good Friday), according to to scripture , was buried and was raised the 3rd day, Feast of First Fruits( not easter).
But tough for people to see if they use rome’s Pope Gregory calendar to tell time..
Something the first reformers would have called Antichrist’s calendar if they were alive when it reached worldwide prominence . since they had no problem calling popes Antichrist’s.
Seems so trivial or subtle a difference but one is according to Rome and one is according to sola scriptura..
I heard the call to come out of her and this former minister heard go home to mother..
Sola scriptura was the only way to tell the counterfeit from the genuine..
No wonder he went to Rome.
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IF this is true, why do I need a bunch of religious folks to "interpret" it? Why would I want a religious dimmer switch or some theological filter to diffuse the pure Light of Truth? I can't imagine being dependent on some pastor/priest/theologian/religion to feed me God's Word. There's so much more joy and freedom when you WALK IN THE LIGHT!
BTW - I don't have to "think of inspired scripture" this way, I KNOW it from God's Word. The last thing I want is some theologian, who may or may not be Made Alive in Christ, trying to explain God's Truth. For the last 2,000 years, we've seen what a bloody mess religious intellectuals can make.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (AMP) - 16 Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action), 17 So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The plan and purpose of God's Word seems pretty clear to me. Introducing the traditions or reasoning of men lands you in the religious ditch. (Matthew 15:13-14) If you can't find objective Truth in the Living Word of God, do you really think you will find it in religion? How can anyone believe that some denomination, and its collection of religious professionals, would be better equipped to reveal God's Word to a Believer than the Author Himself? Of course if you don't know the Author, you are in BIG trouble.
What the article discusses, is PRECISELY what Paul warns against.
Colossians 2:3-4 (AMP) - 3 In Him all the treasures of [divine] wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and [all the riches of spiritual] knowledge and enlightenment are stored up and lie hidden. 4 I say this in order that no one may mislead and delude you by plausible and persuasive and attractive arguments and beguiling speech.
You are complete in Christ, the source of all Wisdom and Revelation knowledge, not religion. Note all the IN HIM and IN CHRIST statements in the prison epistles.
Colossians 2:6-10 (AMP) - 6 As you have therefore received Christ, [even] Jesus the Lord, [so] walk (regulate your lives and conduct yourselves) in union with and conformity to Him. 7 Have the roots [of your being] firmly and deeply planted [in Him, fixed and founded in Him], being continually built up in Him, becoming increasingly more confirmed and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and abounding and overflowing in it with thanksgiving. 8 See to it that no one carries you off as spoil or makes you yourselves captive by his so-called philosophy and intellectualism and vain deceit (idle fancies and plain nonsense), following human tradition (men's ideas of the material rather than the spiritual world), just crude notions following the rudimentary and elemental teachings of the universe and disregarding [the teachings of] Christ (the Messiah). 9 For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature]. 10 And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power].
Cling to the Head of the Body, to Love Himself, He will never fail you.
I find it fascinating that articles like this seem to quote a whole lot of theologians, but rarely God's Word - His Light - His Truth.