[JSDude1]

Well I agree with you, but Christ outlines IN scripture ALL we need to be saved (and it is Him), faith in Him, and “not of our own” provided by God. So I disagree with your original premise, because it isn’t true. Our faith only comes because of God’s grace, not the following the Church or it’s teachings, not even the ordinances. -JS

[Heart-Rest]

Okay, Scripture says that, and it says a bit more as well.

For example, when Jesus says. "...Depart from me... for I was hungry, and you gave me no food..." (and so forth) did he mean that?

[Persevero]

I’d be interested in knowing what you think the role of the Bible is, then. Why did God have it written, preserving it so carefully, declaring it to be inspired and so on?

Is it a list of guidelines? Some interesting history? A framework of suggestions for the Magisterium to improve upon?

Or the Word of God?

If it is the Word of God, then, no man including the Pope gets to add to it or cancel any out.

If it’s not the Word of God, then, what is it?