Scripture- The Bible is the inerrant word of God and is to be read as the earliest Christians read it: in the light of Tradition and under the guidance of those ordained to teach.
Tradition-the teachings which the Church has preserved and passed down from Christ, His Apostles, and the unanimous teachings of the early Church Fathers .
Magisterium - the teaching authority of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The Church has 7 Sacraments -- "outward signs of invisible grace" and media of sanctifying grace. The Sacraments were given to us by Christ so that we may receive His grace and become more like Him. The Seven Sacraments are:
Baptism
Confirmation -Sacrament of the Seal
Eucharist
Penance
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction
The Church teaches by looking not only at Sacred Scripture, but into History and by reading what the earliest Christians have written, what those who've sat on the Chair of Peter have spoken consistently with Scripture and Tradition, and what they've solemnly defined.
To believe that the Bible is our only source of Christian Truth is unbiblical and illogical
2007-07-24 16:39:29 · 13 answers · asked by Isabella 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And also;
It is through Baptism that we are "born again" (or "born from above") of "water and of the Spirit" (John 3:3-5). Read the entire chapter of John 3 which speaks of being "born again" and please note that it is all about Baptism. Despite what some Protestants believe, being "born again" doesn't mean "having an emotional high" or "making a decision for Christ," though these are fine and good, the latter being necessary after the age of reason; being "born again" very clearly refers to Baptism of water and of the Spirit. This regeneration of water and Spirit is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God:
2007-07-24 16:42:06 · update #1
John 3:3-5
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God
2007-07-24 16:43:22 · update #2
I very much agree.
2007-07-24 16:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by Perceptive 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Excuse me, but I didn't see anything in there about baptizing infants. "Can a MAN enter his mother's womb for the second time?"
"Except a MAN be born----"
Baptism is an OBEDIENCE TO GOD. It doesn't wash away your sins!! If that were so, what did Jesus die and shed His blood for??? It would all be in vain. And I for one, don't think so!!!
Jesus' church is His body of believers, not the Roman Catholic Church, inspite of what you all think. The Church, or The Bride of Christ is eveyone who follows the Lord Jesus Christ, and has been Born Again."
Jesus said "John baptizes you with water, but I baptize you with the Spirit." Water baptism is a SYMBOL of the death and resurrection, and a public confession of faith. It is not what WE have done, but what HE has done!!!!! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
2007-08-01 08:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are talking specifically about the Roman Catholic Church.
Other Christian denomination does not recognize oral traditions (as defined by the Catholic Church) nor of the Magisterium of the Church (as defined by the Catholic Church.)
Note that the Catholic Church has backtracked on the issue of what happens to children who die before receiving a Catholic baptism. Isn't this a failure of the Magisterium of the Church?
2007-08-01 04:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by akoypinoy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Izzie, you have to get away from pope worship! That's just an earthly organization that wants you to grant them Divine Authority, they've been runnin this scam for 2k years.
I was baptized by a priest, but the brainwashing didnt take!
2007-08-01 14:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Souldogs 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Born of the Father before all ages. God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God. Begotten, not made: consubstantial with the Father; by Whom all things were made.
Who for us men and for our salvation, came down from Heaven: and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary: and was made man.
He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures. And He ascended into Heaven and sitteth at the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead: of Whose kindgom there shall be no end.
And in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life: Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son. Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified: Who spoke through the Prophets.
And in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
2007-07-24 16:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The ONLY authority ANY institution has is that which is given to it by its followers. Without believers, all gods are just myth.
2007-08-01 13:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by 222 Sexy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where does it say in the bible that it is un-biblical to believe that it is the only source of truth?
2007-07-25 19:22:19 · answer #7 · answered by jesusisking51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree
2007-07-24 16:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Perfecto!
2007-07-24 16:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by mrs O 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You are free to believe anything that you want to believe.
2007-08-01 08:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by Iconoclast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do u believe in God? If so, why does Religion cause so Death?!!!!!!!!
2007-08-01 16:21:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋