Why Catholic?...by JohnD'Arcy

From: darcyj@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: Catholic assurance
To: Sultane
You wrote:
May I ask what in the Bible made you a Roman Catholic. I am
curious, for it was that same Bible that saved me from the Catholic
church. Hope to hear a response,
Steve

Hey Steve.
I know you didn't address this to me but I'm an evangelical
Catholic who would love to address the question:
"what in the Bible keeps me a Roman Catholic?"...Well,
Because the Catholic Church has the BEST answer to the two biggest questions that are important:
1) How are we saved?
and....
2) Where do we find God's Word?
Here's the Catholic Church's brief BEST answer on both:
1)How are we saved? ...By Jesus Christ's work on the cross,
By His Grace Alone, & by a Faith that is always working in love.
see three texts for a good biblical summary:
a) Titus 3:3-5 --->
"For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to
various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice...BUT when
the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved
us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of
his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit...(rsv)
b) Galatians 5:6---> Neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but faith working in love.(RSV)
c) Galatians 6:15---> Neither circ.counts for anything nor uncirc.,but a new creation.(rsv)
2) Where do we find God's Word?
In Inspired Scripture (2 Tim.3:16) and in the Oral Apostolic Preached
Word, both passed down and properly interpreted by the infallible
teaching of the Church which Christ has given His own divine authority.
see these three texts for a good biblical summary:
a) 2 Thessalonians 2:15---> So then, brethren, stand firm and hold
fast to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.
b) 1 Timothy 3:15---> in the household of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
c) Matthew 16:19---> I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven......
These are some of the main reasons why the Catholic Church has the BEST answer to the two most important questions in Christianity.
For Christ's glory,
JohnDarcy

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