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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
sgmom34's Comments
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Yes. I couldn't agree with you more. You absolutely do have to use common sense! And also we Catholics have the added benefit of having the Church help us which as I said before St. Paul told Timothy was "the pillar and ground of the truth." I still don't get it though why was Jesus talking to all of us when he was talking to Peter and only talking to John when he was on the cross? I'm sorry but it sounds to me like there's a little inconsistency in your interpretations just as you're trying to tell me there is in mine. Sorry I have Bible study tonight and I leave for my trip first thing in the morning so most likely you won't be hearing back from me.
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Why wasn't he talking to you when he talked to John on the cross?
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Why do you take that one that way but not others?
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He wasn't JUST talking to Peter and no Catholic who knows their faith would tell you that. Like I said, I believe scripture can be interpreted MANY ways. There are many, many, many layers to scripture and the Catholic Church believes that too. Yes, Jesus will build his Church upon the Rock of Peter and all of his successors. Like I said there is a very specific meaning at the time to the people he is speaking to but it also can be interpreted in others ways too. So you think Jesus was saying "Upon this church I will build my church?" So how do you interpret scripture anyway?
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sgmom34 »Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:23 am
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Dear Truthandjustice, It sound like you are a very faithful and practicing Catholic. Awesome!! Keep up your defense of the Faith as St Peter says “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
I Peter 3:15. I was very anti-Catholic for years and God brought me in kicking and screaming into the Church but I can't tell you how grateful I am to be here and how much more in love I am with Our Lord and His Church everyday. I won't be back on much because I'm going out of town but I just wanted to encourage you in your faith!! God bless you. Keep up the good fight and stay close to Our Lord. -
Well, it seems I have constantly been answering your questions and you haven't answered mine but I will answer another one. I believe the Bible is not like a History book that you just read and that's it. I believe there are many, many layers to scripture and we could read it a million times and that God can speak to us and show us something new every time. So I believe there are several ways to interpret it. What Jesus meant right at that time to that person, what he meant in the near future and what he meant from that time on until his coming again. Of course you have to take into consideration what the authors intention was when he was writing also. So yes, I do believe Peter is the rock that Jesus will build his Church on. But Jesus is the Rock of our salvation and Jesus is the builder of His Church no mere man. Anyway, it sounds like you are a pro at arguing with Catholics and have all your lines planned out. But now that I answered your question will you answer mine? How do you interpret scripture? Thank you for the prayers I do appreciate it. I hate to fly and need all the prayer I can get!!
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I would appreciate it if you answered the question. I know my answer to the question but I would like to hear yours. I will be leaving on vacation soon and won't be able to respond for awhile but I would appreciate hearing you answer to the question.
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Is there only one way to interpret the Bible???? Which one is it litteral or spiritual?
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Yes, Jesus is speaking to me even in those words. When the Isrealites worshiped false gods God compared them to a harlot and said it is like committing adultery. So when we sin it is like we are committing adultery. And I know I sin everyday. Since the bible says " The just man falls seven times a day"
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Yes, the days are very dark and I am very thankful that I have Our Blessed Mother and many saints up in heaven interceding for me at this time.
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When you read the Bible do you read it as a personal letter to you? Or as some dead letter that was written 2000 years ago? I read it as a personal letter from my God to me but some things we have to look to the Church and see how it was interpreted from the beginning. I know this will start a lot of hateful remarks but 2 Timothy 3:15 says "....the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." We can see trusting in individuals to interpret scripture has led to a mess. There are well over 30,000 different denominations. That's not so good for something that Jesus prayed would be ONE as he and the Father are one.
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Yes, Jesus was talking to me when he said "Get behind me Satan" to Peter and told him he would deny him. He was talking to all Christians because we all try to hinder God's plan in our lives and we all deny Jesus every day in our lives. (In fact, every time we sin we are denying his Lordship over our lives) We can take everything in the Bible and Jesus is speaking to us personally and collectively as Christians. God bless you.
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Well, she's my mother because Jesus gave her to me on the cross when he gave her to John and said "Woman behold thy son!". Then he said to the disciple "Behold thy mother!" (John 19:26-27) And I am so thankful for that gift everyday. I ask her to pray for me and I know she is. And the Church teaches that she is a human and Jesus is her Lord and Saviour just as much as he is anyone's and she would be the first to admit it. Of course the only way into heaven is through the blood of Jesus. I think ALL Christians know that. God bless you.
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That is awesome! So God confirmed through Our Blessed Mother miraculously what Our Holy Father declared as dogma 4 years earlier? It truly shows the Holy Spirit is guiding the Church. Thank you for that!
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No. I DON'T take everything in the Bible litterally. I know you have to read it keeping in mind what the authors intention was when he wrote it. I assume you know that too. But it does say they say "Holy, holy, holy... day and night" It doesn't just say they praise God. Of course Jesus wasn't wrong. But He said VAIN repititon and I don't believe those beasts around His throne are praying with VAIN repitition but I do believe they are praying repetitively. Anyway, I don't want to continue bantering on this but I think sometimes we all have a lack of appreciation for the simple "faithfulness" of some Christians. We ALL have to guard against being like the Pharisees whom Jesus so admonished.
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I guess if God hates repitition he must hate those beasts who sit around his throne in heaven and rest not day and night, saying Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. (Rev. 4:8) Hmmmm.... maybe they are baby Christians who don't want to grow up.
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Philip413,
Thank you. That is very well said. I couldn't agree with you more. I was raised in the Assembly of God church and am now a Catholic. I had many, many misunderstandings and prejudices against Catholic teaching. But after many years of prayer and studying God led me right INTO what I was trying with all my might to avoid. I truly agree with you that it is VAIN repitition and EMPTY ritual that God deplores. Thanks for your post. -
This is my first time posting (or even reading posts for that matter) I cannot believe how good some of you are at throwing out scripture verses yet I don't hear one ounce of love in anything you write. What about 1John 4:7-8 "Beloved, let us love one another. Love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love." And also what about 2Thes. 2:15? "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which yet have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle." This post will most likely inspire a lot more ranting and throwing insults and judgements but I think those people better do some real SOUL searching. I am praying for all of you. And thank you truthandjustice1 and fullgospel for your posts.
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