Posted on 05/26/2015 1:05:01 PM PDT by piusv
"I feel like saying something that may sound controversial or even heretical. But there is someone who knows that despite our differences we are one. It is he who is persecuting us. It is he that is persecuting Christians today; he who is anointing us with the blood of martyrdom, knows that Christians are disciples of Christ. That we are one, that we are brothers! He doesn't care if they are Evangelicals, Orthodox, Lutherans, Catholics or Apostolic. He doesn't care! They are Christians."
Ever hear of evangelization?
Get with the program!
THIS is what I respect so much about you, piusv. Your honesty. It’s a breath of fresh air. Regards, smvoice
What is your point? The Lord in “lord Jesus Christ” isn’t capitalized either.
If it's all the same to you, I think I will avoid that kind of baptism. 😇
You can say that again!
Great job posting this. Real great example of the “unity” of the Church on this thread I’m sure you’re proud of that. No doubt the haters of all things Catholic will surely convert now; after all, a Catholic has posted how the Pope might start teaching heresy soon. Nothing brings the converts in like a good bit of Pope bashing to show ‘em, “hey, we don’t like the Pope that much either but come join us anyway”.
Where’s my sarc tag? Oh here it is, it’s broken; I tried to use it right now the sarcasm was too much for even it to handle.
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This was an explicit correction of two disciples who went to Jesus expecting praise for sending away men casting out demons in His name “because they don’t follow US”
Jesus DOES NOT CARE who follows RnMomof7 or piusv. He said so Himself.
His criterion was, “do they follow me”? He rebuked his disciples for presuming to define who was and who wasn’t a Christian.
You are correct, and Jesus went even further - He gave a grave warning in the very next sentence:
Mark 9-42: “If anyone causes one of these little ones — those who believe in me — to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea."
There are a lot of "Christians" in hell saying, "you was serious about that"?
LOL! Me, too, brother. Me, too!
Amen!!!!
close????
we both know better than that!
Jesus chose Judas.
if they are validly baptized, they are Catholic...
“close to family.
“close????
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Absolutely. Scripture indicates that those who have entrusted themselves to CHRIST ALONE for their salvation and apart from their works, are true believers, part of the Body of Christ and the Bride of Christ. We are family, regardless of denomination.
Those who attend any denomination, but haven’t entrusted themselves to Christ alone for eternal life are NOT part of the Body or Bride of Christ. They are close, but not saved. I hope they will be. Until they are, they are not family.
Is your last statement part of catholic teaching? It's not Christian for sure.
Substantiate your last statement with the Word. I'm asking for chapter/verse.
Well said.
Nope....Satan has ya'll praying to Mary and relying upon her for your salvation.
You're not even on the radar you're so far off with those beliefs.
I’m glad to hear you think it is nonsense that those washed by the Blood of Christ are saved regardless of their denomination. As a protestant, I actually think there are some saved RC’s. You think it is heresy that there are saved protestants. You are in for a big surprise if/when you get to heaven.
Actually, the Word notes that if you are not in Christ you are an enemy. (Romans 5:10)
You're either with Christ or not.
Please show us that scripture ...
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