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1 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | Emmaus | 63042 | ||
Lionstrong, I thank God that I come from a "both and" Tradition (e.g. we hold to the priesthood of the faithful, but also the ministerial priesthood). It relieves me of the agony often faced by my friends come from an "either or" tradition. Is it really polite to ask me questions and then ask me not to answer them? I am sorry I do not live up to your streotypical expectation of how a Catholic should be. Witnesses give testimony to what they know, have seen and heard, and Christians believe we can know, see and hear by faith. And we are told to "always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, but do it with gentleness and reverence." 1 Peter 3:15-16. Emmaus |
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2 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | Morant61 | 63062 | ||
Greetings Emmaus! I love 1 Peter 3:15-16. :-) To you excellent quote, I would also note that the word for 'explanation' is the same word that Paul uses elsewhere for his defense of the Gospel. 1) Phil. 1:7 - "It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or DEFENDING and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God?s grace with me." 2) Phil. 1:16 - "The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the DEFENSE of the gospel." So, it would seem clear that all believers are called to defend the Gospel. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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