They WANT there to be an institution with all of the attributes the Catholic Church claims to have. This is why so many Catholics can see the doctrines of their denomination refuted, yet remain Catholics anyway. They're placing 'philosophical preferences' ahead of 'truth'.
(Colossians 2:8)
Therefore maybe the approach should come from a philosphical perspective once it's determined why they actually remain in catholicism???
There is substance to this. If you look at all the various evangelical organizations and events and fellowships that transcend denominations, and interact with such various Christians for years, you see that there is a basic and powerful unity of the Spirit that is not based upon identification with a particular church, but is based upon a shared Scripture-based conversion and relationship with Christ.
There are many things we can do disagree on but it been my experience that we have a spontaneous unity upon meeting another born-again Christian who is “in the Spirit” no matter where they are from, that is greater the differences among such.
“This is the Lord’s doing and is marvelous our eyes,” (Psalm 18:24) even though there certainly needs to be more complete and organizational unity, while comprehensive doctrinal unity was ever a goal not achieved.
There is substance to this. If you look at all the various evangelical organizations and events and fellowships that transcend denominations, and interact with such various Christians for years, you see that there is a basic and powerful unity of the Spirit that is not based upon identification with a particular church, but is based upon a shared Scripture-based conversion and relationship with Christ.
There are many things we can do disagree on but it been my experience that we have a spontaneous unity upon meeting another born-again Christian who is “in the Spirit” no matter where they are from, that is greater the differences among such.
“This is the Lord’s doing and is marvelous our eyes,” (Psalm 18:24) even though there certainly needs to be more complete and organizational unity, while comprehensive doctrinal unity was ever a goal not achieved.
There is substance to this. If you look at all the various evangelical organizations and events and fellowships that transcend denominations, and interact with such various Christians for years, you see that there is a basic and powerful unity of the Spirit that is not based upon identification with a particular church, but is based upon a shared Scripture-based conversion and relationship with Christ.
There are many things we can do disagree on but it been my experience that we have a spontaneous unity upon meeting another born-again Christian who is “in the Spirit” no matter where they are from, that is greater the differences among such.
“This is the Lord’s doing and is marvelous our eyes,” (Psalm 18:24) even though there certainly needs to be more complete and organizational unity, while comprehensive doctrinal unity was ever a goal not achieved.
Sorry for the triplets. The page did not show it went thru with the posting, but remained in the editing mode. Must of sensed the incoming solar flare about to hit in about (AM EST.