ArchivedCalling all Catholics!whosurdaddy Wrote: What evangelicals can you trace to the 1st century? or the 6th?, 9th? none. It all began in the 16th century. The Jehova's Witnesses and Mormons that you speak about, didn't come from the Catholic Church. They are Protestant "Christians". So are oneness Pentecostals and Unitarians both whom reject the trinity. Not to mention the Christian science churches and so forth. You see this is what happens when you have no authority, no shepherd for the sheep. And especially when you have personal interpretation of Scripture. There are four major interpretations of the messages to the seven churches: 1 First, there is the interpretation that these churches did exist historically and that all prophecies concerning them have already been fulfilled. 2 Secondly, there is the belief that these churches represent all churches through all ages, from the first century to the end-time, and therefore the warnings and promises are for all Christians individually and collectively throughout the ages. 3 Thirdly, some hold the view that these prophecies are to be interpreted for the future. That is, there will be seven different churches at the end of the age and at that time the prophecies concerning the churches will be fulfilled in their full intent. 4 A fourth view, which is held by many, is that these seven churches represent seven consecutive stages or eras of God’s one true church extending from the first century to the end of the age. Pick your poison. Heresy is defined as "the obstinate denial or doubt, after baptism, of a truth which must be believed by divine and Catholic faith." St. Thomas Aquinas writes, "The believer accepts the whole deposit as proposed by the Church; the heretic accepts only such parts of it as commend themselves to his own approval." Peace |
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