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...according to the mere opinions of your preferred recently-invented, man-made non-Catholic sect, anyway. And as such, your favored sect possesses no binding doctrinal authority whatsoever, but merely the fallible traditions of men.
...unless the Catholic Church is in fact that one historic Church founded by Jesus Christ himself, and against which he declared that the gates of Hades would never---NEVER---prevail (Mt. 16:18-19; 1 Tim. 3:15), which it most certainly is.
Specifically, the derivative, earthly head of Christ's one historic Church, yes. The ultimate, heavenly Head of the Church, no.
Gaudium de veritate,
Cruciform
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Post your proof for this utterly unsubstantiated False Dichotomy.
Now go ahead and quote the qualifying statement that you omitted with the ellipse highlighted above. :yawn:
Gaudium de veritate,
Cruciform
+T+
Already answered---and corrected---in Post #46 above. :yawn:The simple fact that you think the Holy Spirit was afraid and chose to use the term Babylon instead of Rome makes the Holy Spirit out to be a liar!
As has already been observed:In regard to your first statement, you should recite that looking in a mirror!
It's a straightforward historical fact. If you disagree, then go ahead and name your proposed alternative from among the some 50,000+ recently-invented, man-made non-Catholic sects in existence today. Which one, in your opinion, qualifies as that one historic Church founded by Jesus Christ himself in 33 A.D.? :think:Your rather Misinformed assertion that the RCC is the one true historic church is so ludicrous it's laughable!
Which was, exactly...?Anyway after what the guy in the silly uniform arrogantly said recently concerning The Lord's death on the cross...
Likewise.Please don't take this personally, I'm sure you are nice enough as a person and I do not mean to offend you. If I have I apologise sincerely.
So, then, no actual proof for your anti-Catholic claims whatsoever. Noted.All you have to do is read your own current 'infallible' pope words and you will figure it out if you so desire.
Go ahead and quote the qualifying statement that appears there in the original document.The ellipsis is from the approved Vatican script itself.
Your link doesn't work.One of the reasons why I provided where you can read the approved Vatican script in its totality, for whoever wants to verify the 'infallible' pope's words:
https://heiscomingblog.wordpress.com...-at-the-cross/
Your link doesn't work.
“And if at times our efforts and works SEEM to fail and produce no fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus… and his life, HUMANLY SPEAKING, ended in failure, the failure of the cross.”
Your source needs to learn how to read the English language.
Yes, the New Testament teaches that believers are to follow the teaching and example of ALL the apostles, not only of Paul. Nice try, though.Hi and the bible says to FOLLOW Paul as Paul follows Christ...
As has already been observed:
"...unless the Catholic Church is in fact that one historic Church founded by Jesus Christ himself, and against which he declared that the gates of Hades would never---NEVER---prevail (Mt. 16:18-19; 1 Tim. 3:15), which it most certainly is."
It's a straightforward historical fact. If you disagree, then go ahead and name your proposed alternative from among the some 50,000+ recently-invented, man-made non-Catholic sects in existence today. Which one, in your opinion, qualifies as that one historic Church founded by Jesus Christ himself in 33 A.D.? :think:
Which was, exactly...?
Likewise.
Gaudium de veritate,
Cruciform
+T+
“And if at times our efforts and works SEEM to fail and produce no fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus… and his life, HUMANLY SPEAKING, ended in failure, the failure of the cross.”
Your source needs to learn how to read the English language.
Yes, and by the end of the 1st century, that one historic Church was already commonly known as "the Catholic Church."The one true Church was born on the day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts 2. There is no other.
Merely a Straw Man Fallacy on your part, as has already been demonstrated in Post #89 above. Time to stop deliberately misrepresenting what the Pope said.The pope is on record as describing the death of Christ on the cross as a failure.
Already answered---and corrected---in Post #94 above.No, the source simply STATED the APPROVED Vatican words of the 'infallible' current pope of the RCC, which said that Jesus and what He did is a failure.
I honestly don't understand this phenomenon. Why do Protestants feel that it is okay to cheat their arguments with Catholics?Merely a Straw Man Fallacy on your part, as has already been demonstrated in Post #89 above. Time to stop deliberately misrepresenting what the Pope said.
As Roman Catholic apologist, H. Burn-Murdock admits:And Jesus (the heavenly Head of the Church) appointed Peter to be the earthly head of His Church (see Post #3 above).
Do you and heir coordinate when to change up your avatar pictures?:chuckle:
Where did you get the idea that Burn-Murdock was a "Catholic apologist"?As Roman Catholic apologist, H. Burn-Murdock admits:
“None of the writings of the first two centuries describe St. Peter as a bishop of Rome.”[6] In fact, no one before Callistus (A.D. 223) used Matthew 16:18 to support the primacy of the Roman bishop (i.e., “Pope” as Rome call it)—no one.
Would you provide valid proof that he is not? If you are proven correct, I'll eat my words.Where did you get the idea that Burn-Murdock was a "Catholic apologist"?