Well it’s Christmas, but I challenge you to read the entire book of John and then Romans.
The Lord doesn’t need a RCC or any other man made building to take ownership of His people.
No other Name but Jesus! Praise Him always!
John 14:6
Romans 10:9-13
May you believe in Christ!
Definitely Romans!
Of course I’ve read the entire New Testament and have heard it read at Mass for more than half a century. Jesus says in John 14:15 that if we love Him we will keep His commandments. Behavior. When the rich young man asks Jesus what he must be to be saved, Jesus speaks about behavior: Do not commit adultery (sexual sins), Do not kill, do not steal. Read the end of Mark 7, a list of behaviors that make one unfit to worship God. Know Jesus? Who is this Jesus who wants lip service in ethereal, ephemeral land while filth remains inside? If we don’t meet the true Jesus but meet an angel of darkness posing as Him we risk hearing on Judgment Day:” Out of my sight you evildoers, I never knew you.” Paul worries about being disqualified after preaching to others. Behavior. How can the need for reform of personal conduct be missed by anyone who truly meditates upon the Scriptures? As an old book title states, “Evangelical Is Not Enough”. Merry Christmas.