Posted on 12/04/2006 7:52:47 PM PST by Pyro7480
Others observe that Luther UNspun some RCC spun dogma..
Who is correct?.. Depends on your observation post.. I suppose..
No. The fundamentals of Luther's theology are not supported by plain reading of the scripture. They are all "don't read this book", "that passage does not mean to say what it says", "this word should really be inserted here".
I admit, there is a certain superstructure in Catholicism, what we call traditional or magisterial teaching. If one wanted to avoid it and build a sub-faith based on the Bible alone, well, he would have to find "Bible alone" in the Bible if he were a logical man, but that would be an intriguing and perhaps even worthwhile exercise. But this is not what Luther was about. He simply lied about the content of the gospel.
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." -- James 2:18-19"Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Works are the fruit of the Holy Spirit and by them we are known.
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My sins are covered by the blood of Jesus but I still have to confess them and ask his forgiveness. Please don't bother me any longer.
Yep, too bad some of the religious folks here don't KNOW that yet.
Me, too, AG. But I'm only a mere protestant who believes her sins have been covered by the blood of Jesus. What do I know? (smile)
I think we're all a bit guilty of that, Mad Dawg. Some of this stuff is so unloving as to make me wonder where Christ really is in all these posts.
Oh, dear. I am really tired of learning patience...LOL.
Rejoice. 8~)
I know the Protestant spin on the Epistle of St.James and nave no interest in, or respect for the gospels of Messrs. Piper, Hodge, and Webster. I can read what is written in the Holy Scripture myself.
We exercise several choices here. What to do with that thought, any thought - whether to pursue or drop it. And we choose what habits we practice and develop. We choose where we focus our attention - whether it is on our own thoughts or toward God. We choose, in varying degrees what we are surrounded with and what we feed our senses - whether it is true beauty, good sounds and sights, etc. These choices in turn affect what thoughts arise.
The choices we make are exercises of conscience, which is formed over time and properly formed becomes integrity, the Christian goal of becoming that which we were created to be. And our conscience comes ultimately from God.
The yarn that Peter was the first Pope.. is specious..
As are a plethora of things the RCC stole from pagans..
Actually "bible alone" is in the bible.. with eyes to see and ears top hear..
Me too! Dear Lord please do not send me any more exercises in patience..
thanks Mary..
Petrine primacy is in the Bible. The renaming, the grant of keyes, the charge to feed the sheep, the prayer to convern the brethren. Not bad for a humble fisherman. To argue about the rest, define "pope".
The big thing we "stole" from pagans is the calendar. Gee, it works!
Where is Bible alone in the Bible? I am asking this thing like a metronom on this thread. So far, much chest-beating, no answer. Be my guest: chapter and verse please.
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Pontifex Maximus.. title of a Roman Emperor...
You know... dictator..
It kinda boggles the mind, doesn't it hosepipe. It's so simple but others try to make it so difficult with their big words and arrogance. Grrrr.
Perhaps. However I don't excuse homosexuality as a preference.
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