Paul does say we were bought with a price. We are indeed not our own; we are Christ's - NOT the church's.
mm: The *church* hasnt been given the *right* to tell ANYONE what to do. It may lay claim to it, but it wasnt given to them.
BK: It was given to them by Christ.
Where? Chapter and verses please.
“I will give to you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.”
Already been quoted...