Protesants: Did Jesus teach the apostles all one way, or...?

Question

did He teach each one different things from the other? After He taught them, were they supposed to spread and teach the one faith or could they interpret it how they wanted and teach that version to others? Getting my drift?

10 points goes to the one who actually answers the question and doesn't dance around it.

Nice to see how everyone agrees on one belief, one faith. Now, how does that compare to the fractured denominations of Protestantism?

Answer 1

I agree with one of the responents that all Christians should come under one banner,which is why i am very interested in authentic, godly,scholarly,truth-seeking and prayerfully charitable ecumenism.

The breaks from the Catholic Church(and the teachings of the Apostolic and Sub -Apostolic Church Fathers and all the giants of Patristic Church are Catholic/Orthodox and not Protestant) were just that-breakingsaway from the Church-while those in Protestantism are results of Protestant 'basics" such as
doctrine by infallible inerrant Bible alone
divorced from infallible and "pre - canonized and/or pre-written New Testament" Apostolic Tradition
and the infallible and authoritative Church.

The Apostles all taught the same teaching ,I believe, that of the orthodox and authentically evangelical Catholic Church. The incompatible diversity of Protestant doctrines cannot lay claim to being the successor of the united Apostolic Church.

The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Tradition and OHC& Apostolic Church from both of which came the OHC&A Bible and its interpretation taught the same thing and I believe that
that Church still exists and is in continuity in the Catholic Church of the papal Communion,the only united universal and apostolic Church.

I believe that all Trinitarian Christians are in real but partial/incomplete communion with that Church and that they share in being true Christian channels of grace and salvation and blessed communities in that they are faithful to grace, truth and Christ's faith,hope and charity.

Christ did not leave a Book when He ascended but the Holy Spirit and His Bride, the Church, who was comissioned and inspired by the Lord Jesus and that Holy Spirit to interpret ,compile,canonize and apply the Holy Scripture

Answer 2

Danny, I am getting your drift.

Jesus taught his disciples and apostles all one way--the way, the truth, and the life. There was one gospel that Jesus carried to us from heaven, a "good news" with an internal integrity. Receiving the gospel is a matter of taking the whole package.

The apostles were sent to teach Jesus' gospel to the world. Mark 16: "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'"

It would be treasonous to substitute some part of the gospel message to make the message easier for human minds to understand or for easier compliance. Both Peter and Paul warned against this kind of corruption:

1 Timothy 1:3: [ Warning Against False Teachers of the Law ] As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer

2 Peter 2:1: [ False Teachers and Their Destruction ] But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

This makes it all the more important that our Lord promised Peter that the gates of hell would not prevail against the Church (Matt 16:18). Preserving Jesus' true teaching is the most important work of the Church, and Jesus promised divine intervention to keep the Church from serious error.

Cheers,
Bruce

Answer 3

Jesus taught the same things to the apostles and they were suppose to spread his word and be a witness to Christ, as well. They were suppose to teach what they learned from Christ, but we all tend to do a bit of our own interpreting in any given situation.

Answer 4

Acts 4:32-35 (New International Version)

32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 34There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.


Pay special attention to verse 32.

Answer 5

Jesus taught one way, orally and taught the Apostles to also teach orally. Hence sacred tradition was started, from Jesus's mouth to the Apostles

Answer 6

they taught 1 faith, christianity.
they spread it, catholic religious leaders have interpreted it the way they want to and have added so much, always swaying to benefit them, money, getting more people, hiding and defending their pervert child molesters that are supposedly listening to YOUR confessions as if Jesus isnt enough. God gave you the brain to read and learn, dont be afraid to use it. Just open the bible and read it friend, it is complete, you dont need any other "books" teaching other versions of the catholic interpretation to you.
I hope he blesses you and uses you in this lifetime!

Answer 7

Scripture says there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This passage emphasizes the unity that should exist in the Body of Christ as we are indwelt by “one Spirit” (verse 4). In verse 3, Paul makes an appeal to humility, meekness, patience, and love—all of which are necessary to preserve unity.

Some denominations emphasize slight doctrinal differences, but more often they simply offer different styles of worship to fit the differing tastes and preferences of Christians. But make no mistake: we, as believers, must be of one mind on the essentials of the faith, but beyond that there is great deal of latitude in how a Christian should worship in a corporate setting. This latitude is what causes so many different “flavors” of Christianity. The Presbyterian Church of Mbale, Uganda, has a style of worship much different from the Presbyterian Church of Denver, but their doctrinal stand is the same. Diversity is a good thing, but disunity is not. If two churches disagree doctrinally, debate and dialogue over the Word may be called for. This type of “iron sharpening iron” (Proverbs 27:17) is beneficial to all. If they disagree on style and form, however, it is fine for them to remain separate. This separation, though, does not lift the responsibility Christians have to love one another (1 John 4:11-12) and ultimately be united as one in Christ (John 17:21-22).

Answer 8

Why is this only directed towards Protestants? There were breaks in the Catholic church as well.

Anyway, of course Jesus taught only one faith to His apostles. The problem is, after two hundred years of heavy persecution, and the power the Roman Catholic church gained practically overnight, the Christian church strayed from the original faith as Jesus taught it.

This became especially pronounced during the Middle Ages.

Personally, I think it's about time to do away with denominations (including Catholic and Protestant), and have all Christians unite under one banner. But I don't see this ever happening.

I tried not to dance around the question.

Answer 9

Jesus only taught one way. Paul mentioned not to create denominations. He said do not say that I am of Apollos because many were creating denominations of the person who baptized them. They were breaking into groups.

That is why I practice like the first century church did. no denominations. No full time preacher. We share the duties of prayer lesson and communion. No paid preacher. It is called mutual edification.

Answer 10

I doubt they each learned the exact same thing, but I would imagine He taught them all the same thing. There is one truth and that is what Christ taught.