There Are NO Apostles Today

Ridiculous!! Nothing more than biased Catholic doctrine of totally misunderstood Bible teaching.
we don't have any authority to decide truth and the christian faith!

Christian faith and truth are of divine origin and are revealed by Christ and taught at His command by His one true church!

Christians must be taught or instructed, according to the sense which the perpetual consent of the Catholic Church hath held and expressed, as commanded by Christ! Matt 28:19-20 acts 1:1-8

Jesus Christ founded the new covenant church to teach and sanctify (baptize) all men unto eternal salvation! (Matt 28:19)

The Holy Spirit leads the apostles into all truth (Jn 16:13) they must teach us! (Matt 28:19)

Lk 1:4
Matt 5:14
Matt 6:33
matt 16:18-19
matt 18:17-18
Matt 28:19
Lk 10:16
Jn 20:21
Acts 2:42
Acts 16:17
Acts 8:31
Titus 1:9
Titus 2:12
Phil 4:9
Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught…

No Christian has the authority to read scripture for yourself and decide your own doctrines or beliefs! “One faith” Eph 4:5 Thee faith once handed to the saints” Jude 1:3

Our Holy Religion "truth & the church" are revealed by God and have a divine origin and cannot be reformed, they are immutable!

thks
Christ is at the right hand of the Father on the great white throne!

notice how differently the great white thone is described!
 
Ridiculous!! Nothing more than biased Catholic doctrine of totally misunderstood Bible teaching.
Jesus is the source and first cos of grace but Mary is the mother of "our salvation" and mother of divine grace, by the word of Her consent God descended from heaven to His temple not made with hands in Her sacred womb! Lk 1:38 & Lk 1:42
 
Catholic dogma! There are NO Scriptures that tell us Priests are in the New Test.

Jesus has made all believers are “a kingdom, priests to his God and Father.”

You are welcome to live your life under the false teachings of the Catholic church however the BIBLE is totally clear in that we do not find the idea of a Christian priesthood where some man has rights and prerogatives beyond what any believer has.
you must ignore a lot of scripture to believe that!

255 DOGMA's Catholic and Divine Faith revealed by Christ and taught by His command! matt 28:19:20

Dogma / De Fide or “thee faith” (found 31 times in the New Testament) eph 4:5 Jude 1:3

Truths revealed by Christ, taught by His apostolic church! (Matt 28:19)
(The rule of faith)

The faith that binds all Christians! Matt 16:18-19 & 18:18

Christ and His church are one and teach one truth faith! Acts 9:4 eph 5:32 / Jn 8:12 - Matt 5:14
Matt 17:5 - acts 3:22 Matt 18:18
Truth: Jn 14:6 - 1 Tim 3:15

(Most people who oppose catholic dogma actually believe most dogma’s Example: #12 there is only one God)
 
Catholic dogma! There are NO Scriptures that tell us Priests are in the New Test.

Jesus has made all believers are “a kingdom, priests to his God and Father.”

You are welcome to live your life under the false teachings of the Catholic church however the BIBLE is totally clear in that we do not find the idea of a Christian priesthood where some man has rights and prerogatives beyond what any believer has.
you right there is the royal priesthood of the faithful but its not the as the ministerial order of melchisedec!

Christ is high priest implying an hierarchy in authority of other priests of the same order who offer the same sacrifice! mal 1:11
 
Catholic dogma! There are NO Scriptures that tell us Priests are in the New Test.

Jesus has made all believers are “a kingdom, priests to his God and Father.”

You are welcome to live your life under the false teachings of the Catholic church however the BIBLE is totally clear in that we do not find the idea of a Christian priesthood where some man has rights and prerogatives beyond what any believer has.
really? you as a believer have authority to forgive men their sins and reconcile them to God?
Jn 20:21-23
2 cor 5:18
 
Poor choice of words on my oart. Actually I based that comment on the fact that Matthias is never again mentioned in the New Testament,
Not mentioned again means little of nothing , apostles Thomas, Thaddeus and Bartholomew were not mentioned again in the NT .
so by that it seems to me that he was not validated as an apostle
So much for your thought here .
and then that Jesus personally called Paul a the 12 th apostle confirmed my view.
Paul did not think he was the 12th apostle but he thought he was a apostle . Did Jesus say Paul was the 12th Apostle ?
The apostles had strict instructions from Jesus to tarry, to wait for the Holy Ghost, before they moved one inch in the ministry left to them. They were commanded to do nothing until the coming of the Spirit, the Holy Ghost, who would lead them into all truth.
They are told not to depart Jerusalem and they followed that directive . Where is your verse that said to do nothing ?

4And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
They immediately called a meeting, and in the energy of the flesh they elected a twelfth apostle.
What in the world :Stp ! They PRAYED about it and cast lots as has been done before by God's people in the bible .
"Energy of the Flesh " , do you have bible verses to support that statement ! !
I see no energy of the flesh at work as we read in Acts 1 :shrug.

21Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
 
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Again....(4) There are NO Scriptures anywhere in the Bible that say, imply or suggest Apostolic succession!

If You want to believe what the Catholic church has told you over and above what the Word of God says.....that will be on you.

Actually your question above on "WHY" there can only be 12 Apostles tells me that you have not done very much Bible study.

So then, allow me to say to you that the #12 throughout the Bible, represents completeness, authority, and divine order. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, this number appears ove and over in various contexts, each time carrying rich symbolism and spiritual significance.

In the Old Testament, the 12 tribes of Israel symbolize the unity and completeness of God's chosen people. Each tribe, representing a distinct lineage, contributes to the cohesive identity of Israel as a whole. The number 12 thus embodies the idea of a fully constituted community under the divine guidance of God.

In addition to that, in the New Testament, Jesus selected 12 apostles to accompany him during his earthly ministry. This deliberate choice aligns with the symbolic weight of the number 12, signifying the establishment of a new spiritual community under the leadership of Christ. The apostles, akin to the 12 tribes of Israel, form a cohesive and representative group, tasked with spreading the message of salvation to the world.

Now, if you will go to the book of the Revelation, you will see the image of the New Jerusalem adorned with 12 gates, each inscribed with the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. The city's foundation features 12 layers, adorned with the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb. This imagery underscores the continuity and unity between the Old and New Testaments, as well as the completeness and inclusivity of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

BUT.........There is NO Scripture of any kind of Apostolic sucession in the Bible.
where does scripture say that every detail or doctrine is in scripture?

the new testament is the churches testimony of Christ not the rule of faith!

where does scripture say scripture alone?

if you interpret scripture or give a meaning of scripture you are violating your doctrine of "scripture is the only authority, and adding to scripture!

christians must be taught, Christ established a church to teach and sanctify all men unto eternal salvation! matt 28:19-20

If you believe scripture you would believe the teaching of the apostolic church which alone possesses the authority of Jesus Christ in union with Jesus Christ! matt 28:19-20 matt 16:18:19 Jn 20:21-23 acts 1:1-8

Christ is the light! (Truth)
Jn 8:12

The church he founded is also the light as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 5:14

Christ is the teacher!
Heb 1:1-3

The church He founded is also our teacher as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 18:17

Christ is the truth!
Jn 14:6

The church He founded is also the pillar of truth as an extension and command of Christ! 1 tim 3:15

thks
 
Again....(4) There are NO Scriptures anywhere in the Bible that say, imply or suggest Apostolic succession!

If You want to believe what the Catholic church has told you over and above what the Word of God says.....that will be on you.

Actually your question above on "WHY" there can only be 12 Apostles tells me that you have not done very much Bible study.

So then, allow me to say to you that the #12 throughout the Bible, represents completeness, authority, and divine order. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, this number appears ove and over in various contexts, each time carrying rich symbolism and spiritual significance.

In the Old Testament, the 12 tribes of Israel symbolize the unity and completeness of God's chosen people. Each tribe, representing a distinct lineage, contributes to the cohesive identity of Israel as a whole. The number 12 thus embodies the idea of a fully constituted community under the divine guidance of God.

In addition to that, in the New Testament, Jesus selected 12 apostles to accompany him during his earthly ministry. This deliberate choice aligns with the symbolic weight of the number 12, signifying the establishment of a new spiritual community under the leadership of Christ. The apostles, akin to the 12 tribes of Israel, form a cohesive and representative group, tasked with spreading the message of salvation to the world.

Now, if you will go to the book of the Revelation, you will see the image of the New Jerusalem adorned with 12 gates, each inscribed with the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. The city's foundation features 12 layers, adorned with the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb. This imagery underscores the continuity and unity between the Old and New Testaments, as well as the completeness and inclusivity of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

BUT.........There is NO Scripture of any kind of Apostolic sucession in the Bible.
there is succession in the authority of moses! matt 23

and Christ commands this authority be obeyed!

that authority is taken from them and given to peter and the apostles and includes succession and Christ still requires obedience! matt 21:43 matt 16-18-29 heb 13:7-17
thks
 
Again....(4) There are NO Scriptures anywhere in the Bible that say, imply or suggest Apostolic succession!

If You want to believe what the Catholic church has told you over and above what the Word of God says.....that will be on you.

Actually your question above on "WHY" there can only be 12 Apostles tells me that you have not done very much Bible study.

So then, allow me to say to you that the #12 throughout the Bible, represents completeness, authority, and divine order. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, this number appears ove and over in various contexts, each time carrying rich symbolism and spiritual significance.

In the Old Testament, the 12 tribes of Israel symbolize the unity and completeness of God's chosen people. Each tribe, representing a distinct lineage, contributes to the cohesive identity of Israel as a whole. The number 12 thus embodies the idea of a fully constituted community under the divine guidance of God.

In addition to that, in the New Testament, Jesus selected 12 apostles to accompany him during his earthly ministry. This deliberate choice aligns with the symbolic weight of the number 12, signifying the establishment of a new spiritual community under the leadership of Christ. The apostles, akin to the 12 tribes of Israel, form a cohesive and representative group, tasked with spreading the message of salvation to the world.

Now, if you will go to the book of the Revelation, you will see the image of the New Jerusalem adorned with 12 gates, each inscribed with the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. The city's foundation features 12 layers, adorned with the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb. This imagery underscores the continuity and unity between the Old and New Testaments, as well as the completeness and inclusivity of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

BUT.........There is NO Scripture of any kind of Apostolic sucession in the Bible.
scripture requires apostolic succession, Jesus says so!
matt 28:19-20

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

acts 1:8 my witnesses unto the ends of the earth.

"all nations" the usa was not a nation till 1776, and to the ends of the earth, the new world was not known till the 15th century

how could it be possible for the original apostles to teach them or go to the new world???

obedience is a virtue!

thanks
 
Not mentioned again means little of nothing , apostles Thomas, Thaddeus and Bartholomew were not mentioned again in the NT .

So much for your thought here .

Paul did not think he was the 12th apostle but he thought he was a apostle . Did Jesus say Paul was the 12th Apostle ?

They are told not to depart Jerusalem and they followed that directive . Where is your verse that said to do nothing ?

4And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

What in the world :Stp ! They PRAYED about it and cast lots as has been done before by God's people in the bible .
"Energy of the Flesh " , do you have bible verses to support that statement ! !
I see no energy of the flesh at work as we read in Acts 1 :shrug.

21Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

1 + 11 equals 12

peter plus the eleven makes 12 Paul not an apostle till acts 9

Paul was extraordinary that does not deny the existence of the ordinary!

the apostles have the same authority as Christ and Christ made apostles therefore the apostles can make more apostles until Christ returns!
Jn 20:21
thks
 
scripture requires apostolic succession, Jesus says so!
matt 28:19-20

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

acts 1:8 my witnesses unto the ends of the earth.

"all nations" the usa was not a nation till 1776, and to the ends of the earth, the new world was not known till the 15th century

how could it be possible for the original apostles to teach them or go to the new world???

obedience is a virtue!

thanks
You are wrong and have misinterpred those scriptures. There is not one single scripture that says there is Apostolic sucession.

My dear friend.....I am not going to spend time answering your opinions one after another so that you can continue to tell me about Catholic teachings and dogma.

You are misinformed when it comes to Bible understanding and I will not go around and around with you.
 
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there is succession in the authority of moses! matt 23

and Christ commands this authority be obeyed!

that authority is taken from them and given to peter and the apostles and includes succession and Christ still requires obedience! matt 21:43 matt 16-18-29 heb 13:7-17
thks
There is not one single Scripture that confirms, suggests or even intimates Apostolic succession.

You can try to work wonders with all kinds of things that you want to make say what you have been taught, BUT....there are NO apostolic successions Scriptures.
 
where does scripture say that every detail or doctrine is in scripture?

the new testament is the churches testimony of Christ not the rule of faith!

where does scripture say scripture alone?

if you interpret scripture or give a meaning of scripture you are violating your doctrine of "scripture is the only authority, and adding to scripture!

christians must be taught, Christ established a church to teach and sanctify all men unto eternal salvation! matt 28:19-20

If you believe scripture you would believe the teaching of the apostolic church which alone possesses the authority of Jesus Christ in union with Jesus Christ! matt 28:19-20 matt 16:18:19 Jn 20:21-23 acts 1:1-8

Christ is the light! (Truth)
Jn 8:12

The church he founded is also the light as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 5:14

Christ is the teacher!
Heb 1:1-3

The church He founded is also our teacher as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 18:17

Christ is the truth!
Jn 14:6

The church He founded is also the pillar of truth as an extension and command of Christ! 1 tim 3:15

thks
My dear friend......if you somehow think that I am going to spend my time going round and round trying to unconvince you of your Catholic traditions on a forum web site....think again.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
– 2 Peter 1:20-21


Since YOU have made the choice to believe the "traditions" of men over the Word of God, all I can say to you my friend is.....May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
 
Not mentioned again means little of nothing , apostles Thomas, Thaddeus and Bartholomew were not mentioned again in the NT .

So much for your thought here .

Paul did not think he was the 12th apostle but he thought he was a apostle . Did Jesus say Paul was the 12th Apostle ?

They are told not to depart Jerusalem and they followed that directive . Where is your verse that said to do nothing ?

4And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

What in the world :Stp ! They PRAYED about it and cast lots as has been done before by God's people in the bible .
"Energy of the Flesh " , do you have bible verses to support that statement ! !
I see no energy of the flesh at work as we read in Acts 1 :shrug.

21Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Thanks for your opinion.

I do not agree with it but I am sure that is not the 1st time you have heard that.
 
You are wrong and have misinterpred those scriptures. There is not one single scripture that says there is Apostolic sucession.

My dear friend.....I am not going to spend time answering your opinions one after another so that you can continue to tell me about Catholic teachings and dogma.

You are misinformed when it comes to Bible understanding and I will not go around and around with you.

have I misuLk 10:16 and Jn 13:20 as well? nonsense

Christ is king and mediator but He ascended to heaven and appointed (Lk22:29) Peter and the apostles (matt 16:18-19 & 18:18 eph 2:20) to administer the kingdom in hierarchical jurisdiction!

St. Ignatias martyr & apostolic father who was taught and ordained priest and consecrated bishop by the apostle John said: where there is no consecrated bishop with ordained priests there is no church, St. John also ordained and consecrated the faithful martyr Antipas! rev 2:13

enough fuzzy later day fundementalism "the tradition of men"!

im sure its just a way of refusing to obey, same for the sola's so they dont need to believe!

example!

mk 16:16 he who believes and is baptized shall be saved

makes faith alone impossible!

thks
 
There is not one single Scripture that confirms, suggests or even intimates Apostolic succession.

You can try to work wonders with all kinds of things that you want to make say what you have been taught, BUT....there are NO apostolic successions Scriptures.
Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

therefore the original apostles are successors of Jesus Christ! Amen!

same mission power and authority Jn 20:21-23
 
My dear friend......if you somehow think that I am going to spend my time going round and round trying to unconvince you of your Catholic traditions on a forum web site....think again.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
– 2 Peter 1:20-21


Since YOU have made the choice to believe the "traditions" of men over the Word of God, all I can say to you my friend is.....May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
never says scripture alone!

and it never says according to your interpretation!

and it never authorizes you to decide truth or what is and what is not the christian faith!

acts 2;42 doctrine of the apostles not scripture alone!

matt 6:33 seek ye first the kingdom not scripture alone!

Jn 16:13 the HS leads the apostles into all truth then they are under command to teach us and we are under command to believe and obey!

Not “scripture alone”!

Matt 5:14 are the apostles the light (truth) of the world or “scripture alone”?
Matt 6:33 must we seek the truth in the kingdom or “scripture alone”?
Matt 13:11 do the apostles know these or “scripture alone”?
Matt 18:17 must we hear the church or “scripture alone”?
Matt 28:19 do the apostles have the truth they are commanded to teach or “scripture alone”?
Lk 1:4 are we to be instructed or search and make our own doctrine according to “scripture alone”?
Lk 10:16 is the teaching of the apostles the teaching of Christ or “scripture alone”?
Jn 1:18 revealed by Christ not scripture alone?
Jn 8:32 do the apostles know the truth or “scripture alone”?
Jn 16:13 apostles are lead into all truth or “scripture alone”?
Jn 20:21 do the apostles have the same authority as Christ or “scripture alone”?
Acts 1:8 are the apostles the witnesses of Christ or “scripture alone”?
Acts 2:42 believe the apostles doctrine or “scripture alone”?
Acts 8:26 did God send and apostle or “scripture alone”?
Acts 8:31 must a man teach or “scripture alone”?
Acts 18:25 was he instructed or just read “scripture alone”?
Rom 10:15 preaching of the apostles or “scripture alone”?
1 cor 11:23 handed down tradition or “scripture alone”?
2 thes 2:2 word, letter or “scripture alone”?
2 thes 2:15 tradition (oral and a scripture) or “scripture alone”?
*this one alone is enough to refute “sola scriptura “!
Col 2:7 taught or “scripture alone”?
Eph 4:5 the faith revealed by Christ or “scripture alone”?
Heb 13:7 spoken the word of God or “scripture alone”?
Heb 13:17 do they teach you the faith or “scripture alone”?
1 Tim 3:15 is the church the pillar of truth or “scripture alone”?
1 Jn 1:3-5 declared unto you or you read “scripture alone”?
1 Jn 4:6 hear the apostles or “scripture alone”?
2 Jn 1:12 face to face with apostle or “scripture alone”?
Jude 1:3 the faith revealed by tradition (handed) to the apostles or “scripture alone”?

To reject the church is to reject Christ who founded the church!

To reject the faith is to reject Christ who revealed the faith!

To reject the ministers of the church is to reject Christ who sent them!

one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic church or spiritual blindness, chaos, and spiritual anarchy!

thks
 
My dear friend......if you somehow think that I am going to spend my time going round and round trying to unconvince you of your Catholic traditions on a forum web site....think again.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
– 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
– 2 Peter 1:20-21


Since YOU have made the choice to believe the "traditions" of men over the Word of God, all I can say to you my friend is.....May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
If you believe scripture you would believe the teaching of the apostolic church which alone possesses the authority of Jesus Christ in union with Jesus Christ! matt 28:19-20 matt 16:18:19 Jn 20:21-23 acts 1:1-8

Christ is the light! (Truth)
Jn 8:12

The church he founded is also the light as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 5:14

Christ is the teacher!
Heb 1:1-3

The church He founded is also our teacher as an extension and command of Christ! Matt 18:17

Christ is the truth!
Jn 14:6

The church He founded is also the pillar of truth as an extension and command of Christ! 1 tim 3:15

The sects of errors are the darkness of Thick black scales of fundamentalism!

All the tradition of men!





Sacred scripture teaches that many of the same things apply to the apostolic church as it does Christ!

Light of the world: Jn 8:12 / Matt 5:14
Hear: Matt 17:5 acts 3:22 / Matt 18:17
Authority: Matt 28:17 / Jn 20:21
Reconciliation: 2 cor 5:19 / 2 cor 5:18
Forgive sins: Lk 5:20 / Jn 20:23

Truth: Jn 14:6 / 1 Tim 3:15

Jesus Christ and His church are one acts 9:4 eph 5:32 and the only means of salvation! Matt 28:19
acts 16:17


Jesus Christ extends his mission, power, and authority to His church of His apostles! The apostles have the same mission, ministry, power, and authority as Christ! Jn 20:21 as the father sent me, so I send you!

Even His judging!
Matt 19:28 and 1 cor 6:2
His teaching authority!
Matt 28:19 and Jn 20:21
His power to forgive sins!
Jn 20:23
Jn 17:22 / rom 2:10 / 1 pet 1:7 Christ shares His glory with His saints!
His being the light of the world!
Matt 5:14
Must hear church Matt 18:18
His ministry of reconciliation!
2 cor 5:18
His authority in governing the church and administering the kingdom!
Matt 16:18-19 & 18:18 Jn 21:17
Lk 22:29
Apart from me you can do nothing. Jn 15:5
Acts 2:42 doctrine of the apostles!
So the church is subject to Christ!
Eph 5:24
Christ shares His glory! 2 thes 1:10 rev 12:1

The pillar and foundation of TRUTH!
1 Tim 3:15

The TWO EDGE SWORD!
To proclaim the truth! Matt 28:19
To condemn error! 1 cor 16:22

Jesus Christ founded the new covenant church for the salvation of all men! (Jn 1:16-17) Christ is the truth! (Jn 14:6) Christ and his church are one!
(Acts 9;4 Jn 15:1 eph 5:32)
The church is the pillar of truth
(1 Tim 3:15) that must teach all men (Matt 28:19) without error guided by the Holy Spirit
(Jn 16:13) Thru the grace of God in the sanctification of souls applied in the seven sacraments!
 
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