Jesus has greatest authority and Firmilian, Cyprian, Leo, Eusebius, Augustine, and AcesSilver all appeal to it. But out of this grouping, who has greater credibility?
AcesSilver appealing to Bible (2024AD)
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Stephen [I] . . . boasts of the place of his episcopate, and contends that he holds the succession from Peter, on whom the foundations of the Church were laid [Mt 16:18]. . . . [Pope] Stephen . . . announces that he holds by succession the throne of Peter [Firmilian of Caesarea quoted in St. Cyprian’s Letters 74:17 (c. A.D. 255)].
If anyone considers and examines these things, there is no need for a long discussion and arguments. There is easy proof of faith in a short summary of the truth. The Lord says to Peter: “I say to you,” he says, “that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it. And to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven . . .” [Mt 16:18–19]. - Cyprian of Carthage, 251AD
Paul testifies that Crescens was sent to Gaul [2 Tm 4:10], but Linus, whom he mentions in the Second Letter to Timothy [2 Tm 4:21] as his companion at Rome, was Peter’s successor in the episcopate of the church there, as has already been shown. Clement also, who was appointed third bishop of the church at Rome, was, as Paul testifies, his co-laborer and fellow soldier [Phil 4:3] [ibid., 3:4:9–10]. - Eusebius of Caesarea, Church History, 312AD
[T]here are many other things that most justly keep me in her bosom. The consent of peoples and nations keeps me in the Church; so does her authority, inaugurated by miracles, nourished by hope, enlarged by love, established by age. The succession of priests keeps me, beginning from the very seat of the apostle Peter, to whom the Lord, after his Resurrection, put in charge of feeding his sheep, down to the present episcopate [of Pope Siricius] [Augustine - Against the Letter of Mani Called “ The Foundation” 4:5 (A.D. 397)].
Do you think Paul's warning is void? Which religious group forbids to marry and eats fish on Friday?
Again, just because someone strayed from the faith a long time ago does not give them credence over the truth of the gospel today. I ask you again, which no one professing Catholicism has been able to do yet in discussion with me....utilizing scripture alone show me the Pope, the cardinals, the indulgences, the infant baptisms, and Peter having authority over the other apostles in his time.
My whole mother's side is Catholic by the way so I know the response my great aunt gives when any reference to scripture is mentioned. "I'm not going to read the bible if I need to know anything from it the priest will tell me." This is why I have never known anyone professing Catholicism who could actually have a scriptural discussion with me. They don't know the scriptures and are told they can't understand them. The bible is written at a 6th grade reading level. Prove me wrong and show me scripture.
As you wish.
Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32 Proverbs 30:5-6, Galations 1:8-9 and Revelation 22:18-19. I have already shared II Timothy 3:16 and then there is II Peter 1:16; 20-21.
Deuteronomy 4:2. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
2 Peter 1:16. For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
don't see "scripture" don't see "alone." lololololool, keep gaslighting yourself.
protestantism is held together by dreams and silly string.
Jesus has greatest authority and Firmilian, Cyprian, Leo, Eusebius, Augustine, and AcesSilver all appeal to it. But out of this grouping, who has greater credibility?
AcesSilver appealing to Bible (2024AD)
VS.
I Timothy 4:1-3
Do you think Paul's warning is void? Which religious group forbids to marry and eats fish on Friday?
Again, just because someone strayed from the faith a long time ago does not give them credence over the truth of the gospel today. I ask you again, which no one professing Catholicism has been able to do yet in discussion with me....utilizing scripture alone show me the Pope, the cardinals, the indulgences, the infant baptisms, and Peter having authority over the other apostles in his time.
My whole mother's side is Catholic by the way so I know the response my great aunt gives when any reference to scripture is mentioned. "I'm not going to read the bible if I need to know anything from it the priest will tell me." This is why I have never known anyone professing Catholicism who could actually have a scriptural discussion with me. They don't know the scriptures and are told they can't understand them. The bible is written at a 6th grade reading level. Prove me wrong and show me scripture.
Show me where in Scripture the words "scripture" and "alone" come together.
As you wish. Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32 Proverbs 30:5-6, Galations 1:8-9 and Revelation 22:18-19. I have already shared II Timothy 3:16 and then there is II Peter 1:16; 20-21.
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope, and nope
"scripture" and "alone"
don't see "scripture" don't see "alone." lololololool, keep gaslighting yourself.
protestantism is held together by dreams and silly string.