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1 | Beware "Another" | 2 Cor 11:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 156484 | ||
My post is a little late responding to your question. I see several have already responded. Much of what I was thinking has already been said. Either way, I'll try and give my thoughts without repeating others that have responded. Well, I don't know much about this Pope and I have never followed any of his writings so I'm basing my opinion on his Homily and what I see in his written words. It appears throughout the Homily the Pope is pushing the importance of God, Son, Holy Spirit, God's Word, and urging the young people to get back in church. These are five things I believe in myself and think all Christians should spend much time pushing these things. In regards to your question "What do you think "the faith of the Church" is, and how does it open for us the meaning of Scripture?" Looking at the text, I can only assume he is referring to God, Son, and Holy Spirit when he talks about "faith". And as he goes on to say, "It is the Holy Spirit who guides the Church as her faith grows, causing her to enter ever more deeply into the truth ". For the sake of this discussion, what do you think he meant by "the faith of the Church" is, and how does it open for us the meaning of Scripture?" And, how do you think this relates to the original post about what the Pope said? |
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2 | Beware "Another" | 2 Cor 11:4 | mark d seyler | 156487 | ||
Hi HumbledbyHisgrace, I agree with you that we do well to focus people's attention on God, His Word, and the fellowship of the saints. When I look at "the faith", and "the faith of Jesus Christ" in the Bible, it seems to be referring to "the source and body of teaching, doctrine, and salvation" (comments welcome :-) ). With this view, to say "the faith of the Church" seems to be interposing the Church between me and Christ, as the source of teaching, doctrine, and salvation. Please see my post 156465 for addition information. I'm going to ask Benedict 16, and see if he, or his agent, might elaborate. Love in Christ, Mark |
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