***I think the Catechism reads stronger than that, but nevertheless, if you’ll agree that God’s “true truth” is fully revealed in the scriptures, to the extent God desired, then I think we are in agreement.***
The key phrase here is - to the extent God desired - which is neither a claim that everything has been revealed nor that further revelation is disallowed.
Jesus left us His Church - with the authority to carry on His work of bringing the Good News of Salvation to the entire world.
The key phrase here is - to the extent God desired - which is neither a claim that everything has been revealed nor that further revelation is disallowed.
Yes, that's why I chose those words. I know we disagree on whether God's word is sufficient for us, but if we agree that "God's word" is God's word, then that is a matter of stark disagreement with the Orthodox.
Jesus left us His Church - with the authority to carry on His work of bringing the Good News of Salvation to the entire world.
Yes, Jesus left us His Church. Unfortunately, some folks have seen fit to claim sole ownership of it as it was a means to consolidate power, imo. God's Church has all believers as members. The most powerful faction of it, though, slams the door in the face of other members. We are OK, though, since the Bible prepares us for the treatment we have received from your Church to this day.