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1 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | EdB | 243182 | ||
I mentioned the Catholic Church for contrast. The Catholic catechism cites scripture for each major point as does the Westminster Confessions. Two major works both claim correctness, both support theology that is in conflict with the other. Again my argument is not with Sola Scriptura but rather with the application of it. It is used more as a weapon rather than an arbitrator to reach a consensus of faith among Protestant denominations. Obviously Sola Scriptura does not resolve theological differences that are brought about by the doctrine that each man can decide for himself what scripture is saying. |
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2 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | sonofmom | 243184 | ||
EdB, you say both churches support theology that is in conflict with the other. I agree. But are they both in conflict with the Bible? We must decide who is the authority in this discussion at the outset or proceed nowhere. To mention the Catholic Church for contrast is no different than mentioning Mormons or any other so called Christian sect that does not properly accept Scripture as infallible truth. Yes, the Catholics, by the Christian definition of a cult is exactly that because they claim to have their own interpretation, which is privately held, and they also worship a different Jesus than the one recorded in Scripture. The RCC claim is that Christ's work on the cross is ongoing, where the Bible proclaims that Christ died once for all. That is why Catholics have their 'crucifix' and in Protestant denpms there is an empty cross. Yes, the mass claims authority to transform a wafer into the actual body of Christ and re-sacrifice Him everyday around the world. This is nowhere biblically supported. |
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3 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | EdB | 243189 | ||
i have not desire to defend Catholicism. So let us discuss the 3000 to 30000 Protestant denominations that all claim the authority of scripture but come away with 3000-30000 different interpretations. Without getting into the specific doctrines these differences are seen in their doctrine of baptism, methods of baptism, purpose of baptism and moves forward through communion, trinity, salvation, and on and on. Each claim their right and cite Bible verses to support their position. Each claim those that differ with them aren't using proper hermenuetic, aren't using correct context, aren't considering the proper historical factors, and etc. Differences in theology have raged since the Reformation, each side certain they were right and the others wrong. My point, offering quotes from a favored author that belittles or denigrates another's doctrine serves no purpose to the unity of body of Christ. They prove nothing since each is rebuked by an equally qualified Biblical scholar. And since agreement has not been reached in nearly 500 years I don't think it is unreasonable to say it won't be settled here. |
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4 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | sonofmom | 243191 | ||
Correct. The differences will not be ironed out in our life on earth. Fact is, not that, "Differences in theology have raged since the Reformation" Because they existed before then and will continue until the Son of Man says that is enough. What is the source of all the disagreement? Human pride. In Galatians 5 we see sins of the flesh listed, and among them is heresy. Why does heresy belong on the list? Because its source is pride. Take the pride of the human heart out of the equation and many other problems are solved as well. |
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5 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | EdB | 243192 | ||
Sonofmom I agree! That said does it make sense to post quotes in which the original author was mocking, belittling, disagreeing with another's theology? Lockman guidelines are very explicit on respecting differing theology that fall within orthodox Christianity. But some posters bypass this by using quotes that criticize another's theology. There are Reformed and Evangelical, dispensationalists and anti on this forum, there are cessationalist and Pentecostals on this forum, there are sprinkle baptist and immersion, there is Jesus only and trinitiarians, there variations on communion closed open, wine or grape juice, fruit of vine only or bread, KJV only and Protestant and Catholics, amillenialist, pre, post, there are those that hold to the historistic school of escathlogy, others are preterist, and spiritualist and futurerist all here to study The Bible. Not here to be told their school of theology is wrong OR to promote that school over others. |
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6 | Tired of quotes that devalues others. | 2 Tim 4:3 | sonofmom | 243193 | ||
Thank you for you response, it seems as we are in complete agreement but to answer your question, No, it never makes sense to post quotes that are mocking or belittling to anyone's beliefs. It fosters negativity over all else. It can only be disruptive and is not in line w/the will of God. |
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