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Hello everyone- Something I've been thinking about: In your experience (or understanding), what makes a good pastor or priest a good one? Also, what should a pastor be to the local church? The discussion I'm looking for here is open to all opinions, scriptural exegesis, and denominational...

Sure thing. I'm in 100% agreement that the Bible's teachings are truth, and God uses fallible people to communicate those truths. And I agree with the take on Holy Scripture too. I'm still not convinced on what you've said about the magisterium though, being that the CCC states that they are...

And I appreciate it! The Anglican position looks more in line with what I understand to be authoritative. Scripture, Tradition, Reason.

How can you read this side by side and come to the conclusion that the term "Magisterium" only applies to the teaching and not the teachers? 2034 seems to say exactly what you're arguing against. Paidiske is right on with the Latin origin of the term. Also, Magister/Magistra are the Latin terms...

Well I think it’s certainly helpful to have a firm idea of what one believes is true if we are to be faithful representatives of Christ’s gospel. If the power of salvation is in the good news, there has to be a level of “I know whom I have believed”. The Apostle Paul was convinced (2 Tim 1:12)...

Your definition of perseverance of the saints as opposed to mine feels like hair-splitting. They will continue the faith until the end of life (persevere). You just described what being eternally secure and not losing your salvation looks like. But I think I understand you clearly. Anyway, as...

Perseverance of the Saints is the doctrine that a believer is eternally secure and cannot lose their salvation. Commonly called “once saved, always saved” Slightly off topic- What if they turn from Jesus and refuse to repent?

I appreciate the balance. This is where I find more of an attraction to the historic denominations and the creeds. Slight variation to what you and Xeno were talking about- Would you be comfortable saying that the Nicene and/or Apostle’s creed(s) are communicating infallible truths at any rate...

For what it's worth- the most frequent command in the Bible is "do not be afraid". God is very concerned about our fears.

Not everyone is on here to stir the pot- though it certainly can feel that way at times! I think its a bit odd too. Books and audiobooks are your friends. Online games are a great option too, and they aren't just for teenagers. Some of them even allow you to be social from home, just like this...

I'm having a hard time with this one. This seems to make everything relative. If I followed this to its logical conclusion, then I've wasted everyone's time with my question about Anglicanism. I should only be Anglican if it seems true to me. I could apply that reason to Buddhism, Islam, etc...

Dear friend, I would not say that 99% of Anglicans do not believe in perseverance of the saints. There are branches of Anglicanism- Anglo-Catholic and Reformed Anglican, of which many of your Reformed Anglicans would hold that position (and possibly some on the other side of the aisle).

This certainly lines up with the idea of truth existing outside of us or "extra nos". There has to be some sense in which we can glean things that are infallibly true, otherwise we're wasting our time claiming to stand for the truth.

This is something that I value. It's not that there aren't truths that are objective, but there is humility in being able to admit that some things aren't as clear as others.

Hey Xeno, Thank you! I appreciate the informed response. What you've laid out here might be the concern that led me to post in the first place. I like what you laid out in the "for", but I'm very concerned about the constant changes taking place in recent years. To be fair, The Catholic...

From what I understand- you would be able to hold that conviction as an Anglican, yes. However, not all Anglicans would have to agree with the wording you laid out there. Specifically eternal security/once saved always saved

This is the exact reason why I'm starting to lean toward the Anglican view over the Lutheran. I have great respect for both denominations, but yes, exactly what you said here

Thank you for sharing that! I enjoyed the Litany too. To be honest, before this pursuit of Anglican thought, the Lutheran (LCMS) looked very attractive to me (and still does in many ways). I admire their liturgy, theology, and focus on the sacraments. My biggest struggle with the Lutheran...

This is great- thank you for sharing Ploverwing. Your 3rd point sounds very liberating, though I haven't heard it put that way yet. Can you elaborate on that? As far as the unity in common worship.

I'm definitely somewhere on that spectrum! To keep it very brief: More sacramental than my fellow protestants, but not prepared to disavow my Christian experiences to the RCC