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1101 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62752 | ||
Pray: 1. Originally to implore; beseech; entreat... Webster's Anyone who has ever done the above "to" any but God, please stand up and bow you head in shame. Emmaus |
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1102 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62748 | ||
CDBJ I note you have not addresed my question about corporate prayer and people asking one another for intercessory prayer. Are they violating a rule that we must go directly to God alone? Or are they honoring the fact that we are all in Christ and therefore interceeding for one another through Him, with Him and in Him? The communion of saints is in our union with Christ. Are the dead saints still in Christ? If so we are still in communion with them and can still ask for their prayers just as we do here. I will not bother to quote the numerous passaages to support the practice of Christians praying for one another. Was the Holy Spirit in conflict with the teaching of Jesus on the Our Father when He inspired those other passages? God is the God of the living as Jesus pointed out and the saints who have gone before us are alive with and in Christ and we are "surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses." Emmaus |
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1103 | Please read the 8th verse as well. | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62747 | ||
Neither do I. Could I read every prayer you have ever said in the bible? Saint comes from the Latin root sanctus or holy. Those in heaven, man or angel, are holy by definition since nothing and no one who is not holy can enter heaven. Emmaus |
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1104 | Is praying to created beings scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62746 | ||
John, "Using your logic one could pray to old Uncle Bob (who we are sure is in heaven because he was such a good man) to intercede on our behalf." That is exactly right John. In fact we might even have asked Uncle Bob to pray for us while he was here among the saints on earth. Why should we stop asking for his prayers when he is even closer to God. Emmaus |
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1105 | Please read the 8th verse as well. | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62719 | ||
CDBJ, The term saint or St. is loosely applied to the holy angels that appear in scripture to indicate their holiness. Another verson of the same prayer is rendered "Holy Michael, the Archangel..." Emmaus |
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1106 | The Soul after Death | 2 Cor 5:6 | Emmaus | 62717 | ||
Like CDBJ, I prefer the Parousia or Second Coming, although I take an amillenial view. "Rapture" is obviously a transliteration of "rapiemur" found in the Latin Vulgate version of 1 Thes 4:16-17. Rapiemur is a Latin translation of the Greek work "arpazw" or "har-pad'-zo." 1) to seize, carry off by force 2) to seize on, claim for one's self eagerly 3) to snatch out or away . By contrast the Greek word "Parousia" found in 1 Thes 2:19 and elsewhere is translated into the Latin "adventu." Parousia translates literally into "presence" or "arrival." And what a powerful "presence" He has when He "arrives," since His mere presence will: "destroy him ( the lawless one) by His appearing and coming." 2 Thes 2:8 Emmaus |
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1107 | Please read the 8th verse as well. | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62709 | ||
CDBJ. You said, I believe correctly: "It is my firm belief that the one spoken of in II Thess. 2:7 is Michael the angel who is referred to as the protector of God’s children. Daniel 12:1-4 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. [2] And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. [3] And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. [4] But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Another passage which confirms this position is Rev 12:7-10 "7: Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8: but they were defeated and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9: And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world -- he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. 10: And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God." Jude 9 also speaks of Michael "9: But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, disputed about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a reviling judgment upon him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you." There is a traditional prayer to St. Michael drawn from these passages. St Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Emmaus |
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1108 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | Emmaus | 62687 | ||
CDBJ, "Tim, the last part of your post is interesting to me in that it points out to me a group, of so call Christians, that do this very thing every Sunday in their service." I may be hypersensitive and may be reading you wrong. But if I am reading you right, I go there every Sunday and that is not what happens, nor do the people there believe that is what happens. However, some who do not go there have that misconception. Emmaus |
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1109 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62540 | ||
Joe, "After the invention of the printing press Catholic as well as Protestant laity have always had access to scripture." Emmaus "But that isn't to say that the RCC liked it! --Joe! Hmmm! How does that jive with the Douay English bible that influenced the the later arriving King James? And of course there were other vernacular language bibles in a numberof languages before Luther's Germain bible, including eight editions in German alone. All Catholic bibles by the way, inclding the Guttenburg, which was in Latin. But then most literate people of that time, especially scholars all read Latin. Emmaus |
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1110 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62520 | ||
John, Actually Tim was quoting me in response to your comment which was: "Rome was right when it claimed that placing the Bible in the hands of the laity would lead to strife and division and it has." about the dangers of the laity getting their hands on the scripture. I was pointing out that almost all heresies spring from the clergy. But I am pleased to see we are all of one accord at least on that point. Emmaus |
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1111 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62519 | ||
John, Historically , inaccurate translations have been burned or otherwise destroyed by Protestant as well as Catholic authorities as they should be. ANd as for control of translations by permission and under supervision of eccesial authority, how about thet "authorized Version" the King James? Emmaus |
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1112 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62484 | ||
John, "Rome was right when it claimed that placing the Bible in the hands of the laity would lead to strife and division and it has." Actually, the Catholic laity who could read and could afford a hand made manuscript copy of the scripture have always had it in their hands, as well as in their ears. It is also worth noting that most heresies from the earlies centuries of Christianity have sprung from the clergy, not the laity, and all used scripture to support their positions. After the invention of the printing press Catholic as well as Protestant laity have always had access to scripture. " It is a natural consequence that comes when people are set free to pursue the truth for themselves." As Peter warned from the beginning. "First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." 2 Peter 1:20-21 "And count the forbearance of our Lord as salvation. So also our beloved brother Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, speaking of this as he does in all his letters. There are some things in them hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other scriptures.You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, beware lest you be carried away with the error of lawless men and lose your own stability." 2 Peter 3:15-17 "I do not believe we are to follow the pattern of the Levitical priesthood under the NT. Our High Priest is Jesus and the believers one and all are made to be a kingdom of priests, prophets and kings" Actually the Catholic pattern is the priesthood of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5:9; 6:20; Psalm 110:4; Genesis 14:18. And Catholics also believe in the presthood of the people conferred in baptism, when we are baptized into Christ and His priesthood. The ordained ministerial priesthood is for the special service of the whole priestly people and are drawn from among them, not from a particular cast or tribe. Jesus is the High Priest of Catholics too. Emmaus |
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1113 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62455 | ||
John, The final authority appealed to in Acts 15 was not scripture(i.e the Old Testament) but the authority of the apostles and elders in Council guided by the Holy Spirit. And that is the indisputable biblical pattern and subsequent historical fact of how the Church has dealt with thorny issues since its establishment by Christ. History also shows that appealing to scripture alone leads to even more divison and doctrinal chaos if there is never any final definitve or authoritative interpretation to resolve conflicting and mutually exclusive exegetical interpretations, all appealing to the personal inspiration of the Holy Spirit, that are causing divison. Emmaus |
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1114 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62434 | ||
John, "The difference is that on non-essential matters, (other than)such as are codified in the Apostles Creed for instance, my conscience is bound solely to the inspiration of Scripure as the Holy Ghost applies it to my heart. I am bound to no mere man or doctrine or confession or church dogma." Your comment above of course raises the question of authority and how the Holy Spirit works in and through the Church which Christ established and of which He said, "He who hears your hears me." Luke 10:16 This authority and working of the Holy Spirit is shown in Acts 15:22-23,28. Issues still come up from time to time in the Church that demand difinitive and authoritative teaching or interpretation of scripture in order to preserve unity. Catholics do not believe the Holy Spirit has abandoned the Church, despite the sins of her members and hierarchy (e.g. Peter's denial and Judas' betrayal), but still continues to "lead you (the apostles and their successors) to all truth." "Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren, and they sent this letter by them, "The apostles and the brethren who are elders, to the brethren in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia who are from the Gentiles, greetings... For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and o us..." Acts15:22,23,28 Emmaus |
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1115 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62416 | ||
EdB, Those four letter words will get you in trouble every time. Emmaus |
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1116 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62403 | ||
John, "I know that the RCC believes that the interpretation of Scripture must be left to the teaching ministerium and private interpretations are not valid if they contradict sanctioned interpretation of the RCC. If I remember correctly the Popes imprimata is his seal of approval regarding questions of orthodoxy. This rule lends stability to the organization and peace of the church, but what does a catholic do who finds hiself in serious disagreement" This is a good and serious question. My personal experience in these matters is that usually over time and by sad experience I find out that I was wrong and the Church was right. I am speaking particularly on moral matters. I have never left the Catholic Church for another because I find her doctrinal teachings more compelling and convincing, when compared to other options available. But the larger question( beyond my own experience) is worthy of discussion. So as to narrow it down for purposes of discussion, can you give me two examples of what you would consider "serious disagreement? Emmaus |
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1117 | complete return to biblical Christianity | Bible general Archive 1 | Emmaus | 62373 | ||
OK you guys! Enough bickering! Come home to Holy Mother Church and let's be one family again. :-) Emmaus |
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1118 | John 1:13 born,not of natural descent, | John 1:13 | Emmaus | 62188 | ||
Steve, I replied too hastily. You arecorrect. I was incorrect. Emmasu |
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1119 | XMAS RELIGION OR MAN MADE | Luke 2:13 | Emmaus | 61664 | ||
Ooooooookay! I guess that question is settled. | ||||||
1120 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Emmaus | 61328 | ||
John, I think this subject has been worked over enough. I am going to let it and you rest. I just think that the position you hold in many ways attempts to put back up the veil of the temple that was torn open at Jesus' death. God's sovereignty is not in doubt just because He has drawn near and made us partakers of His divine nature. On the free will issue, I believe that even if man is "dead in his trespasses," God's prevenient grace can eleveate man's crippled will to the place where he is able to make a free choice and either "resist the Holy Spirit" as Stephen accused the Sanhedrin in Acts, or surrender to the Holy Spirit and His grace. It still comes under God's grace if that is the way God wants to exrcise His perogatives. I think that is a reasonable way to reconcile the "free will" verses cited by so many with the other verses you choose to emphasize. I know where you are coimg from, I just think you you are trying to put God into too small a box, although I am sure you do not see it that way. Peace, Emmaus |
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