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1 | "Once Saved Always Saved" | NT general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 24243 | ||
Norrie I would like to join Lisa with an answer to your question. But, first, I would like to refresh everyones memory that the definition of the word Catholic is 'universal'. Your quotes from the Catholic Catechism are taken from the section entitled "The Church and Non-Christians". The previous section to this is entitled "Who belongs to the Catholic Church?" or Universal Church of Christ (my words). 836 "All men are called to this catholic (universal) unity of the People of God.... And to it, in different ways, belong or are ordered: the Catholic faithful, others who believe in Christ, and finally all mankind, called by God's grace to salvation." So you see, the Catholic (Universal) Church recognizes "others who believe in Christ". 838 "The Church knows that she is joined in many ways to the baptized who are honored by the name of Christian, but do not profess the Catholic faith in its entirety or have not preserved unity or communion under the successor of Peter."322 Those "who believe in Christ and have been properly baptized are put in a certain, although imperfect, communion with the Catholic Church."323 With the Orthodox Churches, this communion is so profound "that it lacks little to attain the fullness that would permit a common celebration of the Lord's Eucharist. Brian |
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2 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 24253 | ||
I have two questions: 1st: Which of the following 12 statements in the Profession of Christian Faith does any Christian in this forum, NOT believe or takes exception to: 2nd: Are there any additional requirements to being saved, which are not addressed within these 12 statements. 1. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. 2. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord 3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. 4. Jesus Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. 5. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. 6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 7. From thence, He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 8. I believe in the Holy Spirit 9. I believe in the Holy Universal Church of Christ. 10. I believe in the forgiveness of sins. 11. I believe in the resurrection of the Body. 12. I believe in life everlasting Everyone's comments would be appreciated Brian |
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3 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | Makarios | 24280 | ||
Greetings Brian! I agree on all 12 points! In fact, I used to recite those 12 points in what is known as "The Apostle's Creed" in the United Methodist Church, while I was a member there. I agree with all of these points. In fact, on point #9 we used to say, "I believe in the Holy catholic church." (The word 'catholic' in this sentence meaning 'universal.') I certainly cannot find any fault in any one of the 12 points, except for maybe saying "born of the virgin Mary", but I was never too fond of overly scrutinizing capitalization. Other than that, I agree! Blessings to you, Nolan |
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4 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | LisaMarie | 24368 | ||
Ah, another point you and I must agree to disagree on. I say BVM. Blessed Virgin Mary. We love our Mary. Just curious, but do you also use the Nicene Creed in your church? Hugs, Lisa |
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5 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 24380 | ||
Lisa, indeed you must, as you say, "love your Mary." But can you explain why the Catholic church places so great an emphasis on her? Many Protestants, I among them, feel that Catholics overdo it. The focal point of the Bible points to Jesus. I'm not at all suggesting that your faith doesn't acknowledge Jesus, too, but why all this (undue?) emphasis on Mary? She was, after all, merely human and not divine. And I fail to find any shred of biblical support that she was immaculately conceived.--Hank | ||||||
6 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | LisaMarie | 24395 | ||
Ah, the IC is beyond my grasp as well, Hank. Unless the Lord himself dropped in on the Pope (which I doubt). Ad Jesum Per Mariam. To Jesus Through Mary. To God Through Jesus. I must ask you for a bit of grace, Hank because I'm probably one of those over-doers myself. I hand out Miraculous Medals (designed as seen in an apparition of the BVM) like Halloween Candy. The church came down pretty hard on Marian Devotion. People weren't listening to mass, they were on their knees through the entire service praying the rosary. I think, for some, the fear of God is so great they feel his is unattainable. However, Mary, as you said, is human. Not divine at all. Extremely devoted to God! Much can be learned from her devotion to God and God's will. She knew that her beloved son had to die. How painful it must have been for her. Yet she followed the will of God. How many of us wish for that strength!! Mary says very little in the Bible. Other than Do Whatever He Tells You. What could be better advice? Lisa |
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7 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | Hank | 24399 | ||
Thank you, Lisa. Mary, humble and devoted though she was, was in need of a Savior, too, the same as you and I. So I hold, and am convinced the Bible teaches, that the way to the Father is through the Son and through no other. Jesus is our High Priest and He alone. Do you not agree? --Hank | ||||||
8 | Is this the 'Complete Christian'? | NT general Archive 1 | LisaMarie | 24405 | ||
Whole heartedly! Thank you so much for asking and not assuming the worst! Much love, Lisa |
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