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How can I add to that which does not exist. The word does not institute apostolic succession; it does not authorize anyone else to create it. I am simply pointing out that fact. You apparently think that since God did not specifically, verbally forbid it, means it was acceptable to Him...

No where in scripture does it say that "apostolic succession" is a doctrine of man. Not only does it not verbally say it, it also does not say many things. It also does forbid man from marrying another man. It also does not forbid slavery. The argument of "the word does not say something" is...

Indulgences are pretty much self explanatory. The notion that one can buy forgiveness of sins is about as far removed from His word as one can get. Not to mention God and God alone can forgive sins. Matthew 16 no Pope no office. When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked...

The apostles are all dead. No where in God's word did He give or implement anything resembling apostolic succession(s). That is doctrine of man. How is advocating God's word and it alone covering something up? Bible is on the Table, nothing else. What was the name of the church Christ died...

Is that an attempt at being blithe? Maybe it's only an attempt to turn my statements into something other than they were. Either way makes no difference to me. The apostles had a job to complete and they performed their jobs valiantly, I might add. Here we have their job description: And he...

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.Let no man deceive you by any means: for...

I disagree, the Eunuch needed help because the finished work provided by the Holy Spirit was not yet available. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he...

Yes the apostles and the New Testament Christian's did encounter false doctrine. The buck stops with God, not historical lineages, claims or traditions. The church is NOT above God's written word. See Revelation. God dictates what is and is not sound doctrine and He does that via the Holy...

He could have taken free will out of the equation too, but He did not. To be a believer or follower of God, we must believe He is what He claims to be. All powerful. Not only is He able to control the contents of His word, He did it. If we can't be fully assured of this then we also can not...

Christ established His church. God said He has given ALL authority to Him and that in ALL things He should have the preeminence. Being subject to the teachings of any "man" would certainly be contradictory to Christ having all authority. I'm not big on what name is upon the door but rather...

THAT NOR ANY OTHER CREED have anything whatsoever to do with what I believe. God's inspired will put down on paper via the Holy Spirit is the ONLY credible, worthwhile document. Creeds aren't worth the paper they're written upon. In Him

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.Let no man deceive you by any means: for...

Yes, The Church, is the church that Christ established, I agree 100%. If, however, you are claiming that "catholicism" is that for which Christ poured out His blood, then I disagree 100%. In Him

Very well stated!! In fact, Timothy was told to ordain elders in every church. BTW, both words bishop and elder were used interchangeably in the NT. Paul does so in the span of just 2 or 3 verses. In Him

Christ's church, church of God, churches of Christ. All biblical names. A church or congregation is not the building but the souls. The name on the door where the souls typically worship should give all glory and honor to Christ. That is God's desire, He has given all authority unto Christ...

I've noticed, over the last 25 years, the general public has become more intelligent. Generally speaking. This, in my opinion, is mostly due to the world wide web. Take for instance my profession, HVAC. When I was in college (pre www) the majority of the public had basically zero intellect...

I really don't know if you're attempting to tear me down or build me up. In Him

No. God was talking to 7 different churches of Christ. A denomination is a derivative out of a church of Christ. In Him

Great lead into a loaded question. Loaded or not, the truth to the matter is the "papal office" is a man made office. God wants unity, like mindedness, the same judgements, the same preaching, no divisions and yet He decided to LEAVE OUT of His inspired writings or God's "last" will and...

If you have God inspired writings where He endorsed a "pope", simply produce it. It never happened. God's word being more than the Bible is opinion at best; God never contradicts Himself. The man made papal office is part of the falling away Paul warned the New Testament church of in 2nd...