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NASB | 1 Corinthians 10:20 No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers in demons. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 10:20 On the contrary, the things which the Gentiles (pagans) sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons [in effect], and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons [by eating at feasts in pagan temples]. [Deut 32:17] |
Subject: Concept of Heaven and Hell in OT |
Bible Note: Hi again Lon, I think you are studying very well, there are very important issues that should be cleared up, for your own understanding. You want to be able to own your belief and not guess or wonder. No, Protestants are not under the Pope because the pope claims to be the head of the church, as well as the vicar of Christ. The pope has proclaimed the tradition of the church to be co-equal with Scripture. The Bible claims that Christ is the head of the church, which is Christ's body. The Holy Spirit is the vicar of Christ. (vicar means mouthpiece) I think it is sinful to usurp authority. I believe God's Word to be the final authority in all manners of doctrine and faith. (cf 2Tim 3:16) For, when tradition conflicts with Scripture, we are forced to choose between the teachings of two sources. That is where the Protestant cry of "Sola Scriptura" came from, because the Roman Catholic Church was placing too much emphasis on tradition, and Scripture was forced to take a back seat. When the Bible says we are saved by grace and not by works, and the pope says we can be saved by either grace or by works, who do you believe? Since the doctrine of purgatory is found not in the divinely inspired canon, I feel that it is a man-made doctrine and can do nothing for my relationship with my Savior. I cannot see how the Catholic Church can exist without the doctrine of purgatory, and there are many other doctrines they espouse to that were non-existant in the early church. Martin Luther did not set out to cause a Great Reformation, he did not intend to cause any split in the church that he loved. The Holy Spirit works in the hearts of believers in order to keep the church pure. This is how the split came about, and there are now more than 400 protestant denominations and, I have heard over 4,000 non-denominational churches. This is because of man's pride and arguments over non-essential issues. Disagreements over such things as whose name are you baptized under, even by sprinkling or immersion are often unable to be overcome so another new church gets started. I have found a local church that teaches God's Word alone, verse by verse and chapter by chapter, book by book. I will pray that you can find a good church home that you can build a relationship with our Lord and Savior, and not place greater attention on religion, as the Pharisees did and were scolded for it. God Bless you in your search for the truth. Tim |