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Scripture and the Pope: Part 5
2008-06-05 20:13:00 Here is Part 5 in my debate with Amy on papal infallibility as it is found in Scripture. Also see Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.Pax Christi,phatcatholic - - - - - - - - - -I apologize ahead of time that most my comments are not backed with Scripture at this point. I have made most of those already in previous posts. While I put little stock in my own opinions as compared to the authority of Scripture, I am responding to the best of my ability from a biblical worldview rather than by book, chapter and verse. I have prayed extensively about this, as I consider truth claims no light matter that can be made without great accountability. (To whom much has been given, much is required.)I do think that the lack of Scriptural support is a deficiency in your argumentation. I mean no offense in this at all, but many of your arguments seem to come from your own ideas of what you would like a verse to mean instead of what the context, the original languages, other Scripture passages, and biblical schola...
Thankful Thursday ~ Time
2008-05-22 03:20:00 “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.” ~ Psalm 37:39 (ESV emphasis mine) Yes, I am thankful for time this week …Here is a little more detail: I am thankful that I can come to the Lord at any time of the day or night ...
By: Sting My Heart
Scripture and the Pope: Part 4
2008-05-15 19:48:00 Here is Part 4 in my debate with Amy on papal infallibility as it is found in Scripture. Also see Parts 1, 2, and 3.Pax Christi,phatcatholic- - - - - - - - - -Somewhere between ?Pope? and utter nonsense, is my view of name changes in the Bible. Jesus does not deliver the name change at this point, only makes reference to it. As if he said, ?Peter, just like your name means Rock, upon the Rock of what you just said (You are the Son of God) I will build my kingdom.? Kind of like, ?Amy (cute girl in the profile pic), Just like your name means beloved, so this smart, Phatcatholic guy loves you.?I disagree with you here and I think I can prove why, but I also don't think it's necessary. We may be going on a tangent in debating what or who "this rock" is. My understanding is that the identity of the rock confirms Peter's primacy among the apostles and the unique leadership position that Jesus gave to Peter. But, we're not debating that. Instead, we are debating whether or not Peter (a...
Justification in the Eyes of God
2008-05-15 19:42:00 Ianny01 recently posted the following question at Phatmass: I've been having a back-and-forth email discussion with some Protestant friends of mine and one of them asserts a strange thing about Chapter 2 of the Letter of Saint James. He asserts that the justification that Saint James is talking about is not before God but before men, that this justification does not increase our righteousness before God. Basically that this justification is to show that people have genuine faith to other people. How should I respond to this?Your opponent must believe that the justification in question is before men b/c that is the only way to reconcile James with what he believes about faith and salvation. But, I assert that James most definitely has God's perspective in mind. I will use ch. 2 itself, along with ch. 1 and 3 to prove my point. Let's start with Jas 1.In the first chapter, we read: "Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of lif...
Alive through the Love of God
2008-05-06 10:39:00 Last night I was moved by a verse in the Book of Mormon, one of our sacred books of scripture. In 2 Nephi, chapter 11, we read that Nephi was anxious to learn from God what his father, Lehi, had seen in a vision about the tree of life. Then, as he pondered in his ...
By: A GOOD LIFE
Peace of My Heart
2008-05-04 21:01:00 Material Credit: Michelle Pieters; Photography: Me Know that you always can find strength in His Word…Be blessed today and always… Current Mood: Blessed ?
By: Sting My Heart
Scripture and the Pope: Part 3
2008-05-04 15:00:00 Here is Part 3 in my debate with Amy on the authority and infallibility of Peter (and his successors) as it is found in Scripture. Also see Parts 1 and 2.Pax Christi,phatcatholic - - - - - - - - - -Though my digestion of your post is incomplete, and I have no hope of addressing everything you have written, I will do my best to reply. My reply is very incomplete. Thank you, in advance, for putting up with the length of this.The length doesn't bother me at all. I try to be as concise as possible, but sometimes you just have to write a lot in order to defend a position, and I'm okay with that.Some of your post matches up with what I have learned my entire life in studying the Bible.Some things you have written, I hold as truth, the first of them being that,?All things pale in comparison to Jesus.?Second, I also agree with your view that people?s names hold great importance.Good to know.Thirdly, your point on keys and authority pointing back to the Davidic kingdom ("Among these was a ...
A Spiritual Thermometer
2008-05-04 02:34:00 Tomorrow morning, in the first of a three-part Spring Spiritual Checkup, the plan is to take our temperature. Here’s how I’m approaching it. I have childhood memories of my Dad showing the same kind of image, just on one of those slick, new-fangled overhead projectors. His Dad was fond of colorful bedsheets. I’m wondering how ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
A Crown Of Glory
2008-05-02 16:20:00 Take a moment to read and reflect on Proverbs 16:31. Lots of young people have the tendency to tune out and disrespect those who are older. Let me encourage you to remember this wise statement throughout the day and as you head into the weekend. You’ll see what the wise man referred to ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
Scripture and the Pope: Part 2
2008-05-02 05:59:00 Here is Part 2 in my debate with Amy on the authority of the pope and the Scriptural witness to this authority. Also see Part 1.Pax Christi,phatcatholic - - - - - - - - - -Thank you for engaging me in this discussion. I know you are busy. I have been praying for you and the cute girl in your profile pic.Thank you!! That means a great deal to me. We certainly need your prayers. You'll be happy to know that my fiancee's name is Amy too!...to the fact that we are both Switchfoot fans, there can be no debate on this.Great!Again we have a point where no contention can be made: The Bible is authoritative because it has been inspired by God (God-breathed). (2 Tim. 3:16, 17)Good to know.Now I have a question: 1)How do you know for sure: "his words are protected from error by a charism of the Holy Spirit given to the Successor of St. Peter."Can you direct me to scripture that supports this?Well, as I'm sure you know, the foundational passage is Mt 16:13-20, where we find a truly amazing c...
Scripture and the Pope: Part 1
2008-04-30 19:19:00 What follows is Part 1 in what I think will be a very fruitful dialogue with Amy, who owns a blog called "The Way I Say." I happened upon her blog because I was looking for a poem about redemption for a presentation on that topic and she just happened to have exactly what I needed. Since then she has made some very helpful comments on my blog and I look forward to our dialogue together.That said, here is her first post to me:First of all, do you like switchfoot, because that is a most important matter to clear up?Do you give as much authority to the Pope's words as you do to scripture?I definitely like Switchfoot! I hope that's ok :DAs for your second question, I don't want to give a simple "Yes" or "No" answer because I'm afraid it might imply things I don't intend. I will say that, when the pope speaks as the Successor of St. Peter, in his role of feeding and tending God's people, on a matter of faith and morals that is to be binding on the whole Church, then his words requi...
What The Highest Hope Will Do [Gary Henry]
2008-04-29 14:47:00 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. - 1 John 3:3 - It is our hopes that produce progress in our lives. Both in our outward conduct and our inward character, we are moved to do better than we’ve done in the past by the hope that better things ...
By: ThingsHopedFor
Biblical Scholars Challenge Pelosi?s ?Scripture? Quote
2008-04-24 03:43:00 Pelosi gets some quick help before the Earth Day declaration Pete Winn - CNSNews.com (click image to enlarge) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is fond of quoting a particular passage of Scripture. The quote, however, does not appear in the Bible and is “fictional,” according to biblical scholars. In her April 22 Earth Day news release, Pelosi said, ...
Gravity: A theory in crisis. Enter Intelligent Falling.
2008-04-15 16:21:00 Evangelical scientists refute gravity with new “Intelligent Falling” Theory. Request for equal time in schools has been made.
It?s Not About Me?It?s About The Gospel
2008-04-11 15:28:00 I am learning the phrase that makes up the title to this post. It’s not about me. It’s about the gospel. The sooner I learn this the more peaceful, healthy, productive, and godly my life will be. For most of my life I have been on a campaign to legitimize and make popular my name. Lets ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "It’s Not About Me…It’s About The Gospel", url: "http://www.twoinstitutions.org-/?p=293" });
By: Two Institutions
Redeeming The Routine
2008-04-07 15:17:00 I have often come to associate worship as a Sunday morning programmatic event that includes music, instruments, a sermon, offering plates, and a bulletin. Yet, scripture commands that whatever I do, should be done with the mindset of worship (1 Cor. 10:31). This is but one example of a gap that obviously exists ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Redeeming The Routine", url: "http://www.twoinstitutions.org-/?p=289" });
By: Two Institutions
Bible Rewrite Includes Binge-Drinking Goliath And Sex-Obsessed Adam
2008-03-28 06:20:00 Goliath was a celebrity binge drinker, and Adam was obsessed with Eve’s naked body — according to a retelling of traditional Bible stories by an Anglican vicar.1 The Must Know Stories, written by the Rev Robert Harrison, feature a reworking of the top ten Bible stories, which were chosen in a poll by the Christian charity ...
By: Joie de Vivre
The Religious Humor Contest: What?s the funniest piece of scripture you?ve
2008-03-09 22:32:00 What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever read in the Bible, Qur’an, or any other supposed communication from God endorsed by a current or past world religion/cult? Submit responses in the comment section of this post between now and 11:59 PM on Sunday March 16 (which is, coincidentally, the day after the next international day of protest against the Cult ...
The funniest Bible verse that I have ever read
2008-03-09 21:30:00 I’m currently reading the Bible, Old Testament and New. Working my way through Deuteronomy I nearly broke out laughing when I read this: Duty to a Dead Brother (25.5-10) “If two brothers live on the same propery and one of them dies, leaving no son, then his widow is not to be married to someone outside the ...
Thankful Thursday ~ Glory
2008-02-28 02:23:00 “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!” ~ Psalm 24:7-9 (ESV) My friend Laurel had a quote on her blog last week that really struck a ...
By: Sting My Heart
Scripture Passages for Anxiety and Depression
2008-02-28 00:46:00 Someone recently asked me for some Scripture verses that would be comforting in times of anxiety or depression. Here's what I found:Exo 14:14 The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be still.Psa 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for thou alone, O LORD, makest me dwell in safety.Psa 29:11 May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!Isa 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."Isa 32:2,17-18 Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a covert from the tempest, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land. 17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust for ever. 18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.Isa 53:5 But ...
Psalm 119:105
2008-02-27 16:11:00 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Visit The 160 Acred Woods for more Wordfilled Wednesdays … Thank you for stopping by today…blessings to you and your precious families… I Feel: Blessed ?
By: Sting My Heart
Thankful Thursday ~ Love
2008-02-14 02:09:00 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16 (ESV ~ emphasis mine) Since this Thursday is Valentines Day, I thought to reflect on love would be appropriate I am thankful for God’s unconditional love. He loved me ...
By: Sting My Heart
Repent, and Do What?
2008-02-09 22:21:00 I recently received the following question: Ok, so I'm still confused about this but has some idea, but need clarification. Mk 16:16-17 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;Acts 2:38-39 And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him."For the word baptized from these verses, do they mean the same? What does be baptized mean? I've recently heard some bad interpretation of this and I don't know how to properly explain it to them. They use it as a backup that it is God's will that every Christian be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Baptism in the Holy Spirit w...
Living Intentionally ~ Feb?08 ?Check-In?
2008-02-08 05:28:00 Wow - where did last month go? Before I start on my recap, I have to admit that I have not lived as intentionally as I have hoped…As I was reading my list from January, I can place a check-mark on some of the items. I have met with my Lord on a daily basis before ...
By: Sting My Heart
Full Metal Scripture
2008-02-07 22:46:00 There was a soft knocking at my front door. I opened it and there stood a man, leaning against the jam. His right hand clutched his left side. It was very late at night. ?You gotta help me, doc.? His voice was a raspy whisper. ?What is it? What?s the matter?? I asked. ?I?ve been hit. I think ...
By: Sharp Iron
Scripture Link PHP Script
2008-02-05 01:33:00 Just finished coding a line of code that will search my blog posts for scripture references and then automatically link it to the passage on Biblegateway.com. Oh yeah.Like this... Genesis 1:1Pretty stinkin' cool if I do say so myself.If you want the script... just ask.
By: Rend the Heavens
Topical Index Page: Sacred Scripture
2008-02-01 07:14:00 Criticizing the Lord's PrayerWere the Nicolaitans Quasi-Catholic? (On Rev 2:6,14-15)Ask and You Shall Receive (On Mt 7:7 and Jn 14:14)The Magisterium: Guardians of TruthQ&A on the Deuterocanonical Books: Parts One -- TwoDid Enoch and Elijah Ascend Into Heaven? (On Jn 3:13): Parts One -- TwoAre There "Apostles" Today?Is There Something Lacking in the Afflictions of Christ? A Look at Col 1:24-25: Parts One -- Two -- Three -- Four -- FiveR.I.P. to O.S.A.S.: Parts One -- TwoGod and the Priest: Who's Doing the Forgiving? (On Jn 20:21-23): Parts One -- TwoMust Bishops Be Married? (On 1 Tim 3:2)Samuel, Saul, and the Sorcerer (On 1 Sam 28:8-15): Parts One -- TwoIs Scripture Self-Interpreting? Parts One -- Two -- ThreeScripture and the Early Church FathersDebate with "Seal" on the Canonicity of the Deuterocanonical Books: Parts One -- Two -- Three -- FourIn the House of the Lord Forever (On the Psalms)Scripture Commentary by Fr. William G. MostThe Behemoth and the LeviathanDebate with "eve...
Conversation With God Tonight
2008-01-16 05:19:00 "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.Proverbs 15:3 KJV"I just got back from college shopping. Picking up the beloved plastic spoons, tissues, paper bowls, air fresheners (God Bless whoever invented those!) etc. On the way to go shopping I talked to God.I had my Christian music up really loud, and while I was taking a short-cut through my development I started thinking about how I really want to get out into the world, and get as many people as possible to know what I know, and to have what I have. Meaning of course knowing and having God as a RELATIONSHIP.I'm really afraid of the end times. God loves us so much he is coming to get us, but not much is known besides that. I'm fearful because I have just really started my blessed walk... and I don't want it to end. Yes, I know that it will be so much better when I am living for eternity with my Lord... but how MUCH better without my family and close friends from home? None of them are saved besid...
Living Intentionally?
2008-01-08 06:13:00 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) As I have mentioned before, I don’t make new years resolutions anymore. Does it mean that I don’t have plans, dreams, desires for this ...
By: Sting My Heart
Scripture For Meditation #2: Our Cause For Joy
2008-01-07 14:10:00 No time to talk about it right this second. Psalm 33 20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Verse 21 particularly stands out to me. The reason we ...
Thankful Thursday - New Beginnings
2008-01-03 01:43:00 “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” ~ Proverbs 16:2-3 (ESV Wow, can’t believe that we have 2008. I am somewhat giddy about the new year. I am not sure why…With this being ...
By: Sting My Heart
Scripture for Meditation #1
2007-12-27 17:07:00 Psalm 49 7 Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, 8 for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, 9 that he should live on forever and never see the pit. Just taking it at face value, this scripture openly declares the necessity of Christ’s divinity. This is why Christ is so much ...
Scripture Saturation
2007-12-27 16:00:00 I am very appreciative of the great efforts put forth by those who have put together the ESV translation and all the free resources they have labored to make available. I came across this one today and I hope it will be profitable to you as well. If you are one of those people who’s ...
Prayer and Scripture Meditation
2007-12-22 02:17:00 There is a good series by Donald Whitney on Family Life Today that can be found here. Donald Whitney is the author of the famous book “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life”. I found the practicality of the series refreshing, especially being prone to go to one extreme or the other, either not reading my Bible ...
Sunday (lolcat) Scripture
2007-12-16 17:44:00 If you loved the previous post about the lolcatbible, you know you need to visit lolcatchurch, and if you’re still wondering what to send fracas for Christmas, why don’t you check out the lolcatbible store at cafepress? Everyone knows how I love those religious type gifts at Christmas! But… being Sunday and all, please take a ...
By: fracas
Is Your Highway In Scripture?
2007-12-06 21:40:00 Okay folks, I am a Christian, so when I see claims such as this, I don?t know whether to laugh my head off or be upset at the silliness of the conclusion.Apparently, they have now so-called (that?s what I said, I am going by their profession of such) Christians proclaiming that I-35, the interstate from Laredo, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota, was prophesied by Isaiah as a ?Highway of Holiness.?The claim: ?"Everything we do, we want to make sure scripture is backing us up," said Austin's PromiseLand Church Pastor Charlie Lujan. "I-35 being Isaiah 35, it just matched."?Isaiah 35: 8 does read, ?And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.?Interestingly, can we also find an I-7, I-11, I-19, I-33, I-36, I-40, I-49, and I-62 in Scripture? Can we then also conclude that God will make all highways a ?Highway of Holiness?? Isaiah 49:11 r...
Quran ?verses? Bible - episode 1
2007-12-01 17:39:00 Which is the real book of God? We compare, you decide! In this series of posts, we will pit select Quranic and Biblical verses against each to see which book’s claim to a divine author are credible. The criteria for determining that is self-evident, but here are a few guidelines: Which one is more scientific? Which verse is ...
An Over-Commitment to Scripture?
2007-11-16 21:57:00 There is an interesting article over on the CT blog site. It concerns remarks made by J.P. Moreland at a recent gathering of the Evangelical Theological Society. He strongly voiced his concerns over ‘bibliolatry’ among American Evangelicals: ?In the actual practices of the Evangelical community in North America, there is an over-commitment to Scripture in a ...
By: Sharp Iron
Criticizing the Lord's Prayer
2007-11-16 20:16:00 Since I finished my paper yesterday (praise God!!), I decided to go through my inbox and catch up on some old emails. About a month ago I received this question:How would you apply the historical critical method to The Lord's Prayer (both Mt 6:9-13 and Lk 11:2-4)? Can you point me in the direction you think would be most helpful?If I were you, I'd look at some Scripture commentaries that rely heavily on the historical-critical method and see what they say. Such commentaries would include the Jerome Biblical Commentary (and the New JBC), the New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture, and really anything by Raymond Brown, Roland Murphy, or Joseph Fitzmyer. Once you've read what these works say about the Lord's Prayer, then you'll have a better idea of what it means to do a historical-critical study of Scripture. Basically, a historical-critical Scripture scholar has certain questions in mind when he approaches the Bible:What is the author of this passage intending to assert with...
Tragedy and scripture
2007-11-13 05:50:00 Both fundamentalist believers and hardline anti-theists say that the Bible is a declaration of dogma that must either be accepted or rejected wholesale. read more
By: Ekklesia
My Scripture Memorization Podcast
2007-11-05 13:52:00 For any of my readers that are interested, I have recently begun a small podcast and blog dedicated to the memorization of Gods promises to enable us to fight for our joy and strengthen our faith. Memorization is an offshoot of Christian meditation and is an essential ingredient in warding off Satan’s fiery darts and ...
Replacing Scripture with Scientology Literature
2007-11-01 16:13:00 It never ceasing to amaze me when so-called Christians, especially pastors or teachers, claim that the Scriptures are ancient or merely too hard to read (apparently just for their congregation), so they find literature by various kinds of authors (Christian or non) to take its place, believing it will do a better job than the Word of God in people?s lives.Apparently, ?Two [Pentecostal and Methodist Episcopal] pastors who spoke recently with CNN explained that when it comes to religion, they still preach the core beliefs of Christianity. But when it comes to practicing what they preach in a modern world, borrowing from Scientology helps.? [article]They would have us believe, ?As men of God rooted in Christian values, they do not see Scientology as a threat to their faith, but rather as a tool to augment it.?Note: ?Scientology was founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, a science fiction writer. Followers are taught that they are immortal spiritual beings called thetans. Although the ...
Kaufman, God, and Scripture
2007-10-30 18:33:00 Two short essays I wrote for my Methods in the study of Sacred Texts: God’s relationship with Man, course. The topic if Kaufman, how he views Jesus in relation to scripture and importance, and how he defines God. Enjoy. Leonard O Goenaga Professor Alvarez REL4205 30 October 2007 Kaufman, God, and Christ/Scripture Question One: In the chapter on Jesus, Kaufman speaks about the role of the Scripture in our reconstruction of the life of Jesus and the extent to which Scripture remains authoritative for Christians today. What is Kaufman’s view? What is the source(s) of authority for Kaufman? Question Two: What is Kaufman’s understanding of the concept of God, particularly in terms of the dual aspect of the concept of God. After presenting Kaufman’s position, to what criticisms is Kaufman vulnerable; both from the point of view the Christian tradition and from the point of view of the naturalistic worldview he is trying to a large degree to accommodate? To what extent do y...
By: LeonardOoh
Government in Scripture: Luke 22:24-26
2007-10-22 16:21:00 24Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like ...
Were the Nicolaitans Quasi-Catholic?
2007-10-17 02:32:00 There are two verses in the second chapter of the book of Revelation that fundamentalist Protestants like to twist into a condemnation of Catholicism. These verses are the only two references in Scripture to a group called the Nicolaitans:Rev 2:6 Yet this you have, you hate the works of the Nicola'itans, which I also hate.Rev 2:14-15 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice immorality. 15 So you also have some who hold the teaching of the Nicola'itans.From a study of the etymology of the name of the group ("Nicolaitan" probably means "victory over the people") and influenced by their own antipathy towards a hierarchical structure in the Church, these fundamentalists are somehow, through an amazing exercise in twisted logic, able to conclude that Jesus, in revealing to John what he did in these two passages, ...
Knock and You Shall Receive
2007-10-16 21:33:00 Someone from the HCR forum recently asked the following question:How would you correctly interpret Mt 7:7 and Jn 14:14???Well, first of all, here are the passages in question:Mt 7:7 Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.Jn 14:14 if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.There are other similar passages:Jas 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.1 Jn 5:15 And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him.Now, a surface reading may cause someone to believe in a "name it-claim it" or "word of faith" teaching where God is just dying to give us all the riches in the world and if we ask for something, even the most outlanding thing, he will give it to us for the simple fact that we have faith that he will. But, other passages provide the key for the proper understanding of the passages ...
Scripture Memorization
2007-10-15 16:31:00 Stumbled across an excellent essay at Pulpit Pimps a few weeks ago in regards to scripture memorization. Admittedly, scripture memorization hasn’t exactly been top on my priority list, but after hearing a Piper sermon a while back, I changed my mind. Piper went on to say in that sermon that of the many Alzheimer’s patients he ...
Presbyterians Splintering Over Scripture
2007-10-13 20:33:00 The Episcopal Church isn't the only mainline Protestant group shaken by open conflict between theological liberals and conservatives. The Presbyterian Church (USA) is facing similar trials, with traditionalist congregations planning to bolt and a conservative denomination preparing to take them in. About 30 of the almost 11,000 Presbyterian congregations have voted to leave the national church since the denomination's national assembly session in 2006, according to the Layman, a conservative Presbyterian publication that has been tracking the breakaways. Denominational leaders say they could lose an additional 20 congregations as a result of the latest rupture. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a conservative group separate from the Presbyterian Church (USA), has voted to accept any of the departing congregations. Presbyterian conservatives are meanwhile organizing themselves through groups such as the Presbyterian Global Fellowship and the New Wineskins Association of Churc...
The Magisterium: Guardians of Truth
2007-10-12 04:42:00 Here is a second question from "Lady Mo" on the role of the Magisterium in the interpretation of Scripture, and the role of the Bible in the lives of lay Catholics. Paul's command to Timothy goes out to the entire teaching office of the Church. Praise God that in Her, God's inspired Word finds safekeeping.Pax Christi,phatcatholic- - - - - - - - - -I understand you need time to answer my first question. Lately, I have not been on the board as much, so, I thought while I am here, I can get in all the questions and comments I have now. So, take your time...I will be back periodically to check in on your responses.I thank God for your questions. Please feel free to ask me as many as you want. I would much rather answer questions then get into long, drawn-out debates with people, but it seems that nowadays people are more interested in refuting me than with trying to understand me.Ok, to my understanding it was once held, or still is, that bishops are the only individuals who are able ... |
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