[wmfights]

The Lord indeed sent Another to take His place here on earth to be with us always, but He isn't on a throne in Rome. And in fact, claiming the power that belongs to the Holy Spirit alone, what is that?

It is a great example of why the Apostolic Era churches were independent and controlled at the local level. A hierarchy inevitably puffs itself up and makes itself more important than it is. The problem is once it's been established it's very hard to reform it, if at all.

Is it as bad as the Marian heresy? I don't believe so.

[1000 silverlings]

It’s the result of what both Peter and Paul warned about at the beginnings of the church, wolves have infiltrated and devour them, and why? because they let them

[Cronos]

It is a great example of why the Apostolic Era churches were independent and controlled at the local level. A hierarchy inevitably puffs itself up and makes itself more important than it is. The problem is once it's been established it's very hard to reform it, if at all.

Apostolic era Churches had local elders and bishops at the diocese levels. We also had the Apostls visiting all of these or writing to them periodically to ensure adherence to the true Faith. This was not the complete independence of a congregationalist group.