Posted on 08/15/2023 8:57:23 PM PDT by ebb tide
1. It's Not Taught in the Bible
Scripture certainly is a “standard of truth”, but not in a sense that rules out the binding authority of authentic apostolic tradition and the Church. Catholics agree with Protestants that Scripture is materially sufficient: i.e., every true doctrine can be found in the Bible, if only implicitly and indirectly by deduction. But no biblical passage teaches that Scripture is the sole rule of faith for the Christian (formal sufficiency). Nor can sola Scriptura be deduced from implicit passages.
2. “Word of God”
“Word” in Holy Scripture quite often refers to a proclaimed, oral word of prophets or apostles. They spoke the word of God, whether or not their utterances were later recorded in Scripture (see, e.g., Jer 25:3, 7-8). The oral “word” had equal authority. This was also true of apostolic preaching (1 Thess 2:13).
3. Tradition is Not a Dirty Word
The Bible condemns corrupt traditions of men (e.g., Matt 15:2-6, Mk 7:8-13, Col 2:8). Catholics agree with this. But it’s not the whole truth. True, apostolic traditions are also positively endorsed. These traditions are in total harmony with and consistent with Scripture. In that sense, Scripture is the “final judge” of tradition, but not in the sense that it rules out all binding tradition and Church authority (see, e.g., Acts 2:42; 1 Cor 11:2; 2 Thess 2:15; 2 Tim 1:13-14; 2:2; Jude 3).
4. Jesus and Paul Accepted Non-Biblical Oral and Written Traditions
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The only thing I use, aside from the Bible, to try and arrive at my positions, is the consequences of the actions that lead to consequences.
Perfect example of circular logic.
I don’t know why consequences results in circular logic, in your opinion.
The Bible says outright what is right and wrong. All we have otherwise is consequences, whether it be historical or commonsense or otherwise.
My faith is not in a world power church.
“consequences of the actions that lead to consequences.”
Ping
Bad grammer. Understood.
Such FReepers are obvious heretics. After all, real Catholics know the Bible isn't, in any form, the whole Truth Catholics are to follow.
What a joke of a piece. Seriously.
Nothing the current “pope” preaches is in accordance with Traditon.
He hates Tradition.
We are the church. You and I whether denominational or nondenominational. The Bible is for everyone, not chained to an altar and not given only to the elite cloistered few.
It’s a tragedy this schism still exists fomenting more divisiveness in these latter days.
Where is the Holy Spirit in this formation?
Heresy from the very first sentence. Catholic tradition is elevated above scripture. That’s sick.
Yeah, this Pope smoked a bunch of Catholics out as “their own Pope” and “Sola Scripturists”, lol.
“My people Perish for lack of Knowledge”
In order for any Tradition to start, it has to be started.
This Pope is doing what he’s has been Commissioned by God to do, obviously.
Who are you to day he is not appointed by God to lead the Church in these ways, heretic?
Protestant “tradition” has lead to divorce, birth control, abortion, womyn preachers and bishops, homo weddings, etc.
None of the above is in Scripture.
Agreed,,
But ‘Tradition!”
Also Not in Scripture;
Co Redemptrix
Magic Wafer
Indulgences
Holy Relics
Purgatory
Holy PaPa.
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Which is a good start.
False statement. This pope is rejecting what he has been commissioned to do in his office. He has even rejected the title of "Vicar of Christ".
Connect the dots. If he's not Christ's vicar, who's vicar is he?
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