Already answered (Post #218).
Already answered (Post #219).
Already answered (Post #218).
Back to Post #218 above.
What else you got?
In order to justify your (mis)application of Eph. 4:11, you need to account for all of the biblical information discussed here
Post #205.
It was written by neither, though it accurately reflects my own beliefs, which is precisely why I cited it. Your transparent excuse for avoiding relevant information, however, is noted.If whatever "here" says is your own words then post it. If "here" was written by Jim Jones then I don't care to read it.
Already answered (Post #226).Now back to Post 219, okay?
Post #205.Carry on
The Bible is the written element of God's word (Divine Revelation); Tradition is the unwritten aspect of God's word. St. Paul taught these two aspects of Divine Revelation in 2 Thess. 2:15, 1 Thess. 2:13, etc.
God speaks to us through both Scripture and Tradition as understood according to the authoritative teachings of Christ's one historic Church.
Gaudium de veritate,
Cruciform
+T+
Post #205.
cruciform, When ones eternity is at stake, I side with extreme caution. I keep my eye's and heart in Scripture. Let God-Jesus be the decider of traditions.
cruciform, When ones eternity is at stake, I side with extreme caution. I keep my eye's and heart in Scripture. Let God-Jesus be the decider of traditions.
Post #205.Carry on
Post #205.
So do I---just not in "Scripture alone" (sola scriptura), which is contradicted by Scripture itself.When ones eternity is at stake, I side with extreme caution. I keep my eye's and heart in Scripture.
And so he is---through his one historic Catholic Church.Let God-Jesus be the decider of traditions.
I've been His follower for most of my life. What is it that you're asking exactly?I find it interesting that you started this thread. As the blind man asked the Pharisees , do you want to be his followers too, are you seeking truth?
I've been His follower for most of my life. What is it that you're asking exactly?