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3101 | Emmaus, Are hope and charity gifts? | 1 Cor 12:31 | Emmaus | 79884 | ||
Searcher, No. I think the problem in this conversation is how one perceives and defines gifts or graces from God. We may be using the same words but defining them differently. The difference between the spiritual gifts of 1 Cor 12 and the theological virtues that are also gifts, is the difference between what is called actual grace or graces of state (grace for a specific purpose) and sanctifying grace. One is passing, the other eternal. The passing must rest on the foundation of the eternal or it has no lasting value. Without the eternal as its foundation the passing is nothing. For an extreme example of actual grace without sanctifying grace look at Balaam who was given the actual grace or gift of prophecy, but no evidence of the the eternal gift of sanctifying grace which produces faith hope and love. But in the context of the Church, below is a passage that may explain where I am coming from. "2000 Sanctifying grace is an habitual gift, a stable and supernatural disposition that perfects the soul itself to enable it to live with God, to act by his love. Habitual grace, the permanent disposition to live and act in keeping with God's call, is distinguished from actual graces which refer to God's interventions, whether at the beginning of conversion or in the course of the work of sanctification. 2001 The preparation of man for the reception of grace is already a work of grace. This latter is needed to arouse and sustain our collaboration in justification through faith, and in sanctification through charity. God brings to completion in us what he has begun, "since he who completes his work by cooperating with our will began by working so that we might will it:" Indeed we also work, but we are only collaborating with God who works, for his mercy has gone before us. It has gone before us so that we may be healed, and follows us so that once healed, we may be given life; it goes before us so that we may be called, and follows us so that we may be glorified; it goes before us so that we may live devoutly, and follows us so that we may always live with God: for without him we can do nothing. 2003 Grace is first and foremost the gift of the Spirit who justifies and sanctifies us. But grace also includes the gifts that the Spirit grants us to associate us with his work, to enable us to collaborate in the salvation of others and in the growth of the Body of Christ, the Church. There are sacramental graces, gifts proper to the different sacraments. There are furthermore special graces, also called charisms after the Greek term used by St. Paul and meaning "favor," "gratuitous gift," "benefit." Whatever their character - sometimes it is extraordinary, such as the gift of miracles or of tongues - charisms are oriented toward sanctifying grace and are intended for the common good of the Church. They are at the service of charity which builds up the Church. 2004 Among the special graces ought to be mentioned the graces of state that accompany the exercise of the responsibilities of the Christian life and of the ministries within the Church: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 2005 Since it belongs to the supernatural order, grace escapes our experience and cannot be known except by faith. We cannot therefore rely on our feelings or our works to conclude that we are justified and saved. However, according to the Lord's words "Thus you will know them by their fruits" - reflection on God's blessings in our life and in the lives of the saints offers us a guarantee that grace is at work in us and spurs us on to an ever greater faith and an attitude of trustful poverty. A pleasing illustration of this attitude is found in the reply of St. Joan of Arc to a question posed as a trap by her ecclesiastical judges: "Asked if she knew that she was in God's grace, she replied: "If I am not, may it please God to put me in it; if I am, may it please God to keep me there."" The Catechism Emmaus |
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3102 | Can anyone speak in tonges | 1 Cor 13:1 | Emmaus | 116374 | ||
Theresa, A close reading of 1 Corintians 12, 13 and 14 will show that we all have different gifts. See 1 Cor 12:28-30. These are rhetorical questions and the understood answer is: No, not all are apostles or prophets or teachers or speakers in tongues, or interpreters of tongues. 1 Cor 12:31-131: "Stive eagerly for the greates spiritual gits. I shall show you a still more excellent way. I f I speak with the tongues of angels but have not love, I am a clanging gong or a resounding cymbal..." and so on. So not everyone have the gift of tongues, but we all can strive to have the greater gifts of "faith , hope and charity (love)."( 1 Cor 13:13) In the end these are the "three things that last" when "tongues cease" (1 Cor 13:8, 13) along with all other gifts. So pray for the gift of tongues if you wish and be blessed if God grants that gift, but whether He grants it or not, do not be distracted from striving after the greater gifts of faith, hope and love, the "greates of these is love." 1 Cor 13:13. Hebrews is a teaching that compares the Old Covenant and its priesthood and sacrifices to the New Covenant sacrifice on the cross and the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The Old is a mere imperfect forshaowing of the perfect sacrifice and priesthood of Christ. I hope this is of some help to you. God bless, Emmaus |
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3103 | can you commit to ministry and not God | 1 Cor 13:3 | Emmaus | 151687 | ||
etherspirit, See 1 Cor 13:1-3 1 Corinthians 13:3 And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nthing. Emmaus |
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3104 | The Unity of Faith, Hope and Love | 1 Cor 13:13 | Emmaus | 120265 | ||
Lionstrong, In the Catholic Tradition these three are called the Theological Virtues. "The human virtues are rooted in the theological virtues, which adapt man's faculties for participation in the divine nature:(2 Peter 1:4) for the theological virtues relate directly to God. They dispose Christians to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity. They have the One and Triune God for their origin, motive, and object." The link below takes you to a more detailed discussion of the theological virtues.: faith, hope and charity or love. http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a7.htm#II Emmaus |
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3105 | The Unity of Faith, Hope and Love | 1 Cor 13:13 | Emmaus | 120317 | ||
Lionstrong, Try focusing on "theological" or "Godly." They are Godly virtues. The adjective defines the nature of the virtues. Faith, hope and love in the Christian are gifts of God, without which we cannot please Him, but with which we can become "partakers in the divine nature." Emmaus |
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3106 | What is a false prophet? | 1 Cor 14:3 | Emmaus | 68818 | ||
nsauce 33, An intersting section of an early Christian manual of instrcution called The Didache or Teaching, circa 100 A.D. give an interesting look at the early Christian community and the question of prophets among them. "Chapter 11. Concerning Teachers, Apostles, and Prophets. Whosoever, therefore, comes and teaches you all these things that have been said before, receive him. But if the teacher himself turns and teaches another doctrine to the destruction of this, hear him not. But if he teaches so as to increase righteousness and the knowledge of the Lord, receive him as the Lord. But concerning the apostles and prophets, act according to the decree of the Gospel. Let every apostle who comes to you be received as the Lord. But he shall not remain more than one day; or two days, if there's a need. But if he remains three days, he is a false prophet. And when the apostle goes away, let him take nothing but bread until he lodges. If he asks for money, he is a false prophet. And every prophet who speaks in the Spirit you shall neither try nor judge; for every sin shall be forgiven, but this sin shall not be forgiven. But not every one who speaks in the Spirit is a prophet; but only if he holds the ways of the Lord. Therefore from their ways shall the false prophet and the prophet be known. And every prophet who orders a meal in the Spirit does not eat it, unless he is indeed a false prophet. And every prophet who teaches the truth, but does not do what he teaches, is a false prophet. And every prophet, proved true, working unto the mystery of the Church in the world, yet not teaching others to do what he himself does, shall not be judged among you, for with God he has his judgment; for so did also the ancient prophets. But whoever says in the Spirit, Give me money, or something else, you shall not listen to him. But if he tells you to give for others' sake who are in need, let no one judge him." Emmaus |
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3107 | Explain briefly 1 Corinthains 14:20 | 1 Cor 14:20 | Emmaus | 129476 | ||
tgbishop, Note on 1 Cor :20-22 from the NAB. "The Corinthians pride themselves on tongues as a sign of God's favor, a means of direct communication with him (2.28). To challenge them to a more mature appraisal, Paul draws from scripture a less flattering explanation of what speaking in tongues may signify. Isaiah threatened the people that if they failed to listen to their prophets, the Lord would speak to them (in punishment) through the lips of Assyrian conquerors (Isaiah 28:11-12 )Paul compresses Isaiah's text and makes God address his people directly. Equating tongues with foreign languages (cf 1 Cor 14:10-11 )Paul concludes from Isaiah that tongues are a sign not for those who believe, i.e., not a mark of God's pleasure for those who listen to him but a mark of his displeasure with those in the community who are faithless, who have not heeded the message that he has sent through the prophets." http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/1corinthians/1corinthians14.htm Emmaus |
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3108 | Explain briefly 1 Corinthains 14:20 | 1 Cor 14:20 | Emmaus | 129483 | ||
Doc, here are two links to his homilies on 1 Cor 14. The second one deals with 1 Cor 14:20. http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/NPNF1-12/npnf1-12-40.htm#P1697_1040088 http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/NPNF1-12/npnf1-12-41.htm#P1758_1075286 Emmaus |
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3109 | Hi JesusFreak | 1 Cor 14:34 | Emmaus | 58743 | ||
Jesufreak, This link regarding deaconesses may be of interest to you. It was originallypublished in 1912 I believe. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04651a.htm I would also like to gently point out that there were vernacular translations of the bible done by Catholics before the Reformation. And when the bible was first translated into Latin, even before the time of Jerome it was because Latin was the vernacular language of the West and those who could read, read Latin. Emmaus |
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3110 | Hi JesusFreak | 1 Cor 14:34 | Emmaus | 58778 | ||
Jesusfrak, Pleased to be of service. If you are interested in a book length treatment of the subject, this link will take you to the book that is considered by many to be the standard on the subject of Deaconesses in the early Church. It was published,I believe, in 1986. http://www.ignatius.com Type Deaconess in the search box and it will take you to the title. Click on the title and it will take you to as picture of the book and a jacket blurb. Emmaus |
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3111 | What is the meaning of the word Gospel? | 1 Cor 15:1 | Emmaus | 29471 | ||
Penny, The God Spiel, the Good Spell, the Good News, the Good Story, God's Story. It is the source of all hope in my life. It is the central point of reference in my life in a world of ever shifting values and conflicting claims for my attention. It is something to hold onto when the storms our turbulent world blow. It is a lighthouse in the stormy and rocky waters of modern life. Emmaus |
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3112 | Jesus cast into hell?? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 83049 | ||
Hank, Do you think it might almost be an Evangelical equivalent of selling indulgences? Emmaus |
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3113 | why are there 4 Gospels? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 95357 | ||
sakura826a, As others have pointed out, there is in the largest sense only one Gospel, which the Apostles were commissioned to preach by Jesus (Matt 28:16-20; Mark 1:1). This they did orally for years before some of their teachings were recorded in written form. The four Gospels found in the Bible are those which the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, (John 16:13) recognized and affirmed as being of Apostolic origin and in conformity with the Gospel preached and handed down by the Apostles (1 Cor 11:2; 2 Thess 2:15; 2 tim 2;2; 1 cor 15:1-2). Other writings claiming to be "Gospels' were rejected for a variety of reasonas, but mostly based on the criteria that they were not in corformity with the Apostolic teaching and could not be traced to the Apostles or "Apostolic men" such as Luke and Mark who were companions to Apostles, Paul and Peter respectively, despite some false claims to apostolic origins. Emmaus |
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3114 | WHy four gospels not one? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 95358 | ||
Owl 90, As others have pointed out, there is in the largest sense only one Gospel, which the Apostles were commissioned to preach by Jesus (Matt 28:16-20; Mark 1:1). This they did orally for years before some of their teachings were recorded in written form. The four Gospels found in the Bible are those which the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, (John 16:13) recognized and affirmed as being of Apostolic origin and in conformity with the Gospel preached and handed down by the Apostles (1 Cor 11:2; 2 Thess 2:15; 2 tim 2;2; 1 cor 15:1-2). Other writings claiming to be "Gospels' were rejected for a variety of reasonas, but mostly based on the criteria that they were not in corformity with the Apostolic teaching and could not be traced to the Apostles or "Apostolic men" such as Luke and Mark who were companions to Apostles, Paul and Peter respectively, despite some false claims to apostolic origins. Emmaus |
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3115 | WHy four gospels not one? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 95632 | ||
Colin, The composition was mine. It is a common subject especially for Catholics defending the Scripture/Apostolic Tradition/Church Magesterium position. I usually have the chapter and verse references handy, because although I know the passages, I do not always rememeber all the chapter and verse reference numbers, although some I do from repeated use.. Catholics tend to absorb Scripture by hearing them over and over, but usually without chapter and verse being cited verbally. For example the Scripture readings at a Mass are introduced with: "A reading from the Book of Ezekiel" or whatever book it it is without the chapter and verse being cited. It is very similar to the way Jesus and the New Testament writer's say "scripture has it.." or "Moses said". The navigator's memory device is interesting. I have seen and have some of their material and it is generally well designed for teaching. A Baptist freind of mine years ago was very involed in that Organization and used their basic lesson books when he was leading people to Christ after they had responded positively to his initial efforts. I sat in and participated in seome of those sessions with him. Emmaus |
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3116 | WHy four gospels not one? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 95635 | ||
Coiln, There is a book I own titled: Unabridged Christiaity. A companion too it is very small pamphlet/booklet with all the scripture citations (chapter and verse, not the passages themselves) used in the big book arranged topically. The little booklet is titled The Pocket Catholic Evangelist. I would be happy to send you a copy of the little booklet if you like. You may find it interesting. Emmaus |
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3117 | WHy four gospels not one? | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 95670 | ||
Colin, E-mail your address to me. My e-mail is in my profile. Emmaus |
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3118 | Christ crusified for humanbeings sin | 1 Cor 15:3 | Emmaus | 117457 | ||
Heb 9:26 ... but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself " 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 1 Cor 15:4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 1 Cor 15:5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 1 Cor 15:13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; 1 Cor 15:14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. 1 Cor 15:15 Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised. 1 Cor 15:16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 1 Cor 15:17 and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 1 Cor 15:18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 1 Cor 15:19 If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied. |
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3119 | Who were the 12 in 1 Cor. 15:5 | 1 Cor 15:5 | Emmaus | 111111 | ||
Mansie, See Acts 1:12-26.Matthias was chosen to take the place or office of Judas, keeping the number of Apostles at twelve. This passage also makes it clear that mathia was wioth the Apostle throughout Jesus' moinistry and was a witness to his resurrection. Emmaus |
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3120 | What is a "figurative title" | 1 Cor 15:5 | Emmaus | 111112 | ||
JALKSTRO, I don't know what Mr. Guzic meant, but I don't think it was "figurative" at all. See Acts 1:12-26.Matthias was chosen to take the place or office of Judas, keeping the number of Apostles at twelve. This passage also makes it clear that Mathias was with the Apostles throughout Jesus' moinistry and was a witness to his resurrection. Elsewhere it says that Jesus appeared to over 500 people after his resurrection, but only Mathias was counted among the twelve after the Ascension and before Pentecost. Emmaus |
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