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Can you give an example of a doctrine that folks want only in the Bible? It would help all of us a lot in order to answer your question, sister.Hi, gosh darn it you've seen this kind of thing - not from me, though, but elsewhere, so here I go. I hate to say this but I don't understand what's wrong with wanting a doctrine to be only in the Bible itself.
Well, one example was that even though there is a passage in Revelation about "prayers of the saints," there is no example of anyone (that I know of) in the Bible actually petitioning the saints for prayers like we often do.Can you give an example of a doctrine that folks want only in the Bible? It would help all of us a lot in order to answer your question, sister.
Well, Revelation 5:8 has slightly different meanings. The saints are God's chosen people. Here are four of my favorite translations. 75% use "saints", while 25% use "God's people".
Early Christian history/ tradition?? You have problems with that? Doesn’t it all gel with Scripture? The whole CCC has Scriptural references… I guess I do not get where you are coming from.Hi, gosh darn it you've seen this kind of thing - not from me, though, but elsewhere, so here I go. I hate to say this but I don't understand what's wrong with wanting a doctrine to be only in the Bible itself.
what does Sola Scriptura even mean without spiritual guidance? Isn’t Christianity an offshoot from Judaism? As an ex-Protestant, I can tell you Sola Scriptura can mean everything and anything. There is no reference…So could you go into more detail?
You can ask @FreeinChrist to close it for you. But, these are valid questions for new Catholics.
You can ask the mods (private message) to reopen the thread on your dime.
We are all called to be saints. We are called to be Holy and Sanctified to enter boldly before the throne of God. Not everyone is willing to pay the price so they ask those that are to intercede for them. This is not what God hears the prayers of the saints is a sweet aroma before God. This is a testimony to their purity before God. Holy, Sanctified and Set apart for His good service. A part of that is to intercede for others in the Church.
Sola Scriptura, the Bible alone, would be a great idea if it worked. But it doesn’t. To work it would have to be a doctrine found itself in the Bible alone. It’s not. Close but no cigar. Second, it would have to provide clarity and agreement. It doesn’t. All sorts of people claim the Bible alone says such and such, or the complete opposite, or something entirely different. That’s how you get thousands of denominations.Hi, gosh darn it you've seen this kind of thing - not from me, though, but elsewhere, so here I go. I hate to say this but I don't understand what's wrong with wanting a doctrine to be only in the Bible itself.
I can help out with that. Let me know if you want it re-opened or you can create a new thread.
