What Divides Catholics and Protestants?
There are many differences in the belief systems, some on the Catholic side are not considered Biblical by non-Catholics, myself included. However, lest I be accused of Catholic bashing, which is certainly not my intent, I agree with the following statement in the article...
Differences aside, Protestants and Catholics do share several core beliefs including the Trinity, the deity of Jesus, and the fact that he was sinless, that he died on the cross for man’s sin and rose from the dead and ascended to heaven.In light of that, I just don't understand the recent vitriol coming from the Catholic side of the fence, it seems to be increasing.
I have taken charge of my own soul and whether or not I am saved isn't up to interpretation by the Catholic authorities or any other Church for that matter. I have a personal relationship between myself and Jesus Christ and no one, especially a mere mortal (of which the Pope is included), can tell me that won't get me to my heavenly reward.
Anyone up for a round of Kumbaya? ; )
“I have taken charge of my own soul and whether or not I am saved isn’t up to interpretation by the Catholic authorities or any other Church for that matter. I have a personal relationship between myself and Jesus Christ and no one, especially a mere mortal (of which the Pope is included), can tell me that won’t get me to my heavenly reward.
Anyone up for a round of Kumbaya? ; )”
Faith alone is the doctrine that sin cannot separate us from God. Faith alone is the doctrine that we cannot lose our salvation, by committing sin. But, if we commit sin, we are no longer free from sin. Then why did Jesus suffer and die to free us from sin, if it makes no difference if we sin?
Faith alone means Jesus died for nothing.
Kumbaya
Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya...... I agree with your post. I KNOW I am saved by the Blood of the Lamb. Nobody can take that knowledge away from me. Hallelujah.