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1 | Why is the Catholic bible different? | 2 Tim 3:16 | stjames7 | 183845 | ||
The Catholic Bible contains the additional Old Testament books of: 1 and 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach and Baruch. In Protestant Bibles these may be included under the heading of the Apocrypha. These books were included in the Septuagint translations in Greek but not in the Hebrew canon. The early Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:26, 16:13 Acts 2:1-5) complied a canon of writings which, through the guidance of the Spirit, they deemed inspired. Many documents were discarded as heretical or false such as the gospels of Thomas, Hebrews, the Egyptians and the Epistle of Barnabas among others (2 Tim 4:3). After the Council of Hippo in 393, the writings that were kept became the canon for more than 1,000 years until the Reformation. At that time Luther called for a rejection of several books considered to be inspired (including Revelation). However Luther was just one man and did not have the authority to remove or add anything to the canon. The issue was formally settled by the Catholic Church during the Council of Trent in 1546. The structure of the modern Catholic Bible is basically unchanged from the 4th century (2 Pet 1:20). The Protestant Bible is based on the original canon minus the 7 aforementioned books. | ||||||
2 | Why is the Catholic bible different? | 2 Tim 3:16 | CDBJ | 183860 | ||
Greetings, Are you suggesting that the Torah is inaccurate, since the Jewish Scribes rejected all of the writings of the Apocrypha? You suggest that the following verses were directed toward the Catholic Church since you stated. “The early Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:26, 16:13 Acts 2:1-5) complied a canon of writings which, through the guidance of the Spirit, they deemed inspired” It takes a real vivid imagination to construct “any” denomination from the word “you”, as used in the passages you suggested. John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Acts 2:1-5 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. I have always been under the impression that the word, “you”, was a personal pronoun? The Holy Spirit directs “individuals” that have put their “total faith” in the finished work of the Son of God, Jesus, not collective denominations. Christ is building His own church, apart from any denomination, and all of the members are a part of that one body and Christ is the head. Those that put their faith and hope in “any particular denomination” are going to have a rude awakening as soon as they take their last breath! Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Faith in Jesus isn’t a religious or denominational issue; it’s a relationship matter and the word “believe” needs clarification in order to be truly effective. Have a good day, CDBJ |
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3 | Where I can find documentation | 2 Tim 3:16 | stjames7 | 183865 | ||
Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me where I can find documentation on your statement; "...the Jewish Scribes rejected all of the writings of the Apocrypha"? Perhaps I should clarify a misunderstanding, everything mentioned in my previous reply is the proclamation of the Catholic Church as professed in the Catechism. "I" am not interpreting scripture because I do not have the ability to do so (2 Pet 1:20). Since this is the case, who has the authority to tell me which books of scripture are inspired and which are not? I can't trust a single individual for the same reason I can't interpret scripture myself. How can I know with 100 percent certainty (my soul is at stake here) that what I read in the Bible, any Bible, is the truly inspried Word of God? And if I do believe that the Bible is God's Word, how am I to understand it (Acts 8:29-31)? Jesus taught his apostles and through the grace of the coming of the Holy Spirit, they were able to go out and preach to all nations. The apostles proclaimed the gospel and started churches in most major cities of the region. The movement was called the Way, a group of believers that as you so aptly put "...are a part of that one body and Christ is the head" (Acts 9:2). Members of the Way became known as Christians and for nearly 1,500 years formed the only Christian Church on earth. Only after dissenters split form the church was there a denomination. The Catholic church is not a denomination, it is the Church founded by Christ. Every other denomination has begun through a separation from the one Church. Yours in Christ stjames7 |
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4 | Where I can find documentation | 2 Tim 3:16 | DocTrinsograce | 183875 | ||
Hi, Stjames... Regarding your request, "Can you tell me where I can find documentation on your statement..." Look up the Jewish Council of Jamnia. I believe it took place at the end of the first century. If you need more help, with a little time, I can narrow it down to explicit quotes. You're right about the denominations. Just as the Western Roman Catholic Church separated from the what became the Eastern Church, forming its own branch. Praise God that He keeps going forward with the Bride of Christ, no matter the wanderings of foolish humans. In Him, Doc |
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