musturde Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 If it's a Phatmass Hoodie then someones going down! I'mma hafta work on this then... I would ask my phat phamily but I don't think they'd help me much in This situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 (edited) how am I supposed 2 beat a rapper? Musturde, Mc Must's alter-ego, must be careful not to reveal his secret identity. I'mma rap it morrow b4 the due date! Edited December 24, 2003 by musturde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiddkapps Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 how am I supposed 2 beat a rapper? Musturde, Mc Must's alter-ego, must be careful not to reveal his secret identity. I'mma rap it morrow b4 the due date! stil accepting....1 1/2 pages long please and oh yeah...it doesn't have to rhyme but it should flow with reason. And the prize is dUSt's domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 My two pages is messy. My Bad I got all excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 how am I supposed 2 beat a rapper? Musturde, Mc Must's alter-ego, must be careful not to reveal his secret identity. I'mma rap it morrow b4 the due date! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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musturde Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 The Catholic Church has been accused of not being biblical by many Anti Catholics. This in itself is absurd. The Catholic Church has much biblical evidence of its doctrines. Even most Atheists would believe that the Catholic Church was the first of all of the Churches. If it was first, how would it not be Biblical? The Catholic Church even chose the which books to put into the Bible. Even our Mass is totally based upon the Bible. Here are some beliefs we as Catholics hold and their Biblical proof: "The Church is the body of Christ Col 1:18 - He is the head of the body, the church. 1 Cor 12:20-27 - you are Christ's body, individually parts of it. Eph 5:30 - we are members of His body. Rom 12:4-5 - though many, we are one body in Christ 1 Cor 6:15 - Don't you know your bodies are members of Christ? The Church must be one Jn 10:16 - there will be one fold and one shepherd. Eph 4:3-6 - one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father Rom 16:17 - I urge that there be no divisions among you 1Cor 1:10 - I urge that there be no divisions among you Phil 2:2 - be of same mind, united in heart thinking one thing Rom 15:5 - God grant you to think in harmony with one another Jn 17:17-23 - I pray that they may be one, as we are one Jn 17:23 - that they may be brought to perfection as one 1Cor 12:13 - in one spirit we are baptized into one body Rom 12:5 - we, though many, are one body in Christ Eph 4:4 - one body, one Spirit, called to be one hope Col 3:15 - the peace into which you were called in one body Apostolic Church Jn 15;16 - Jesus chose special men to be his Apostles Jn 20:21 - Jesus gave the Apostles his own mission Lk 22:29-3 - Jesus gave them a kingdom Mt 16:18 - Jesus built Church on Peter, the rock Jn 10:16 - one shepherd to shepherd Christ's sheep Lk 22:32, Jn 21:17 - Peter appointed to be chief shepherd Eph 4;11 - church leaders are hierarchical 1Tim 3:1, 8; 5:17 - identifies roles of bishops, priests, deacons Tit 1:5 - commission for bishops to ordain priests Authoritative Church Mt 28:18-20 - Jesus delegates all power to Apostles Jn 20:23 - power to forgive sin 1Cor 11:23-24 - power to offer sacrifice (Eucharist) Lk 10:16 - power to speak with Christ's voice Mt 18:18 - power to legislate Mt 18:17 - power to discipline Infallible Church Jn 16:13 - guided by Holy Spirit into all truth Jn 14:26 - Holy Spirit to teach & remind them of everything Lk 10:16 - speak with Christ's own voice 1Tim 3:15 - Church called "pillar and foundation of truth" 1Jn 2:27 - anointing of Holy Spirit remains in you Acts 15:28 - Apostles speak with voice of Holy Spirit Mt 28:20 - I am with you Perpetual Church Is 9:6-7 - of Christ's government there will be no end Dan 2:44 - God's kingdom shall stand forever Dan 7:14 - His kingdom shall not be destroyed Lk 1:32, 33 - no end to Christ's kingdom Mt 7:24 - Jesus is like a wise man who built his house on a rock Mt 13:24-30 - let wheat & weeds grow together until harvest Mt 16:18 - gates of hell will never prevail against Christ's church Jn 14:16 - Holy Spirit will be with you always Mt 28:19-20 - I am with you all days Back to Top THE PAPACY & APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION Primacy of Peter Mt 16:18 - upon this rock (Peter) I will build my church Mt 16;19 - give you keys of the kingdom; power to bind & loose Lk 22:32 - Peter's faith will strengthen his brethren Jn 21:17 - given Christ's flock as chief shepherd Mk 16:7 - angel sent to announce Resurrection to Peter Lk 24:34 - risen Jesus first appeared to Peter Acts 1:13-26 - headed meeting which elected Matthias Acts 2:14 - led Apostles in preaching on Pentecost Acts 2:41 - received first converts Acts 3:6-7 - performed first miracle after Pentecost Acts 5:1-11 - inflicted first punishment: Ananias & Saphira Acts 8:21 - excommunicated first heretic, Simon Magnus Acts 10:44-46 - received revelation to admit Gentiles into Church Acts 15:7 - led first council in Jerusalem Acts 15:19 - pronounces first dogmatic decision Gal 1:18 - after conversion, Paul visits chief Apostle *Gal 2:11-14 - I opposed Cephas to his face for his hypocrisy Peter's name always heads list of Apostles: Mt 10;14; Mk 3:16-19; Lk 6:14-16; Acts 1:13 "Peter and his companions" Lk 9:32; Mk 16:7 Spoke for Apostles - Mt 18:21; Mk 8:29; Lk 8:45; 12:41; Jn 6:69 Peter's name occurs 195 times, more than all the rest put together Apostolic Succession 2Ch 19:11 - high priest is over you in everything of Lord's Mal 2:7 - seek instruction from priest, he is God's messenger Eph 2:20 - Church built upon foundation of apostles & prophets Eph 4:11 - God gave some as apostles, others as prophets… 1 Cor 12:28-29 - God designated in church: apostles, … Acts 1:20 - let another take his office Acts 1:25-26 - Matthias takes Judas' apostolic ministry 1 Tim 3:1, 8; 5:17 - qualifications for: bishops, priests, & deacons 1Tim 4:14 - gift conferred with the laying on of hands 1Tim 5:22 - do not lay hands too readily on anyone Acts 14:23 - they appointed presbyters in each church 2Tim 2:2 - what you heard from me entrust to faithful teachers Titus 1:5 - appoint presbyters in every town, as I directed Back to Top SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION Bible Alone or Bible Plus Tradtion? 1Cor 11:2 - hold fast to traditions I handed on to you 2Thess 2:15 - hold fast to traditions, whether oral or by letter 2Thess 3:6 - shun those acting not according to tradition Jn 21:25 - not everything Jesus said recorded in Scripture Mk 13:31 - heaven & earth shall pass away, but my word won't Acts 20;35 - Paul records a saying of Jesus not found in gospels 2Tim 1:13 - follow my sound words; guard the truth 2Tim2:2 - what you heard entrust to faithful men 2Pet 1:20 - no prophecy is a matter of private interpretation 2Pet 3:15-16 - Paul's letters can be difficult to grasp & interpret 1Pet 1:25 - God's eternal word = word preached to you Rom 10:17 - faith come from what is heard 1Cor 15:1-2 - being saved if you hold fast to the word I preached Mk 16:15 - go to the whole world, proclaim gospel to every creature Mt 23:2-3 - chair of Moses; observe whatever they tell you Tradition Condemned? *Mt 15;3 - break commandment of God for your tradition *Mk 7:9 - set aside God's commandment to uphold tradition *Col 2;8 - seductive philosophy according to human tradition 1Cor 11:2 - commends them for following Apostolic tradition 2Thess 2:15 - commands them to keep traditions 2Thess 3:6 - shun those acting not according to tradition Back to Top SALVATION, FAITH AND WORKS Faith Alone or Faith plus Works? Jam 2:24 - a man is justified by works and not by faith alone Jam 2:26 - faith without works is dead Gal 5:6 - only thing that counts is faith working in love 1cor 13;2 - faith without love is nothing Jn 14:15 - if you love me, keep my commandments Mt 19:16-17 - if you wish to enter into life, keep commandments Have You Been Saved? Past Event (I have been saved) Rom 8:24 - for in hope we were saved Eph 2:5, 8 - by grace you have been saved through faith 2Tim 1;9 - He saved us, called us according to his grace Tit 3:5 - He saved us through bath of rebirth, renewal by Holy Spirit Present Process (I am being saved) Phil 2;12 - work out your salvation with fear and trembling 1Pet 1:9 - as you attain the goal of your faith, salvation Future Event (I will be saved) Mt 10:22 - he who endures to the end will be saved Mt 24:1 - he who perseveres to the end will be saved Mk 8:35 - whoever loses his life for my sake will save it Acts 15:11 - we shall be saved through the grace of Jesus Rom 5:9-10 - since we are justified, we shall be saved Rom 13:11 - salvation is nearer now than first believed Cor 3:15 - he shall be saved, but only as through fire 1Cor 5:5 - deliver man to Satan so his spirit may be saved Heb 9:28 - Jesus will appear second time, to bring salvation Good Works Mt 7:21 - not Lord, Lord but he who does the will of father Mt 19:16-17 - to have life, keep my commandments Jn 14:21 - he who keeps my commandments loves me Rom 2:2-8 - eternal life by perseverance in good works Gal 5:4-6 - nothing counts but faith working through love Eph 2:8-10 - we are created in Christ Jesus for good works Phil 2:12-13 - work out salvation with fear and trembling Jam 2:14-24 - a man is justified by works & not faith alone Judged According to Deeds Rom 2:2-8 - eternal life by perseverance in good works 2Cor 5:10 - recompense accord to what did in body 2Cor 11:15 - their end will correspond to their deeds 1Pet 1:17 - God judges impartially according to one's works Rev 20:12-13 - dead judged according to their deeds Col 3:24-25 - will receive due payment for whatever you do Assurance of Salvation? Mt 7:21 - not everyone saying "Lord, Lord" will inherit Mt 24:13 - those who persevere to the end will be saved Rom 11;22 - remain in his kindness or you will be cut off Phil 2:12 - work out your salvation in fear and trembling 1Cor 9:27 - drive body for fear of being disqualified 1Cor 10:11-12 - those thinking they are secure may fall Gal 5:4 - separated from Christ, you've fallen from grace 2Tim 2:11-13 - must hold out to the end to reign with Christ Hb 6:4-6 - describes sharers in Holy Spirit who then fall away Heb 10:26-27 - if sin after receiving truth, judgement remains Regenerative Baptism Jn 3:5, 22 - born of water & Spirit; Apostles begin baptizing Tit 3:5 - saved us through bath of rebirth & renewal by Holy Spirit Acts 2:37-38 - repent, be baptized, receive gift of Holy Spirit Acts 22:16 - get selves baptized and sins washed away 1Cor 6:11 - you were washed, sanctified, justified Rom 6:4 - baptized into death; live in newness of life 1Pet 3:21 - baptism…now saves you Heb 10:22 - heart sprinkled, bodies washed in pure water (also see The Sacraments) Health and Wealth Gospel Mk 10:28 - no "take cross and follow me" = not worthy of me Rom 8:16-17 - heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him Rom 8:18 - present suffering nothing compared w/future glory Phil 1:28-29 - granted to believe, also to suffer for him Col 1:24 - filling up what is lacking in Christ sufferings Heb 12:5-7 - whom God loves, he disciplines as sons Heb 12:11 discipline seems painful, but brings righteousness 1Pet 1:6 - for a while you must suffer various trials 1Pet 2:19-21 - suffering = grace; Jesus suffered as our example Back to Top THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mary Lk 1:28, 30 - angel: "full of grace, found favor with God Lk 1:42 - Elizabeth: "most blessed among women" Lk 1:48 - Mary: "all generations will call me blessed" Mother of God Lk 1:43 - Elizabeth calls her "mother of my Lord" = God Mt 1:23 - virgin bear a son, Emmanuel = "God is with us" Lk 1:35 - child born will be called holy, the Son of God Gal 4:4 - God sent his Son, born of a woman The Assumption Gn 5:24 (Hb 11:5) - Enoch taken to heaven without dying 2Kg 2:11 - Elijah assumed into heaven in fiery chariot Mt 27:52 - many saints who had fallen asleep were raised 1Thess 4:17 - caught up to meet the Lord in the air 1Cor 15:52 - we shall be instantly changed at the last trumpet Rom 6:23 - for the wages of sin is death Rev 11:19-21 - ark in heaven = woman clothed in sun The Immaculate Conception Lk 1:28 - hail full of grace[highly favored] Lord is with you Lk 1:30 - you have found favor with God Lk 1:37 - for with God nothing shall be impossible Gn 3:15 - complete enmity between woman & Satan, sin Ex 25:11-21 - ark made of purest gold for God's word *Rom 3:23 - all have sinned & are deprived of God's glory *Lk 1:47 - my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Perpetual Virginity Lk 1:34 - how can this be, since I do not know man Lk 2:41-51 - age 12, Jesus evidently only son of Mary Mk 6:3 - "the son of Mary" not "a son of Mary" *Mt 13:55-56 - brothers James, Joseph, Simon & Jude Mt 27:56 - Mary the mother of James & Joseph also Jn 19:25 - Mary the wife of Clopas Jn 19:26 - entrusted Mary to John, not a younger sibling Jn 7:3-4 - brothers advise like elders: "go to Judea, manifest self" unthinkable for younger siblings (see next verse) Mk 3:21 - set out to seize him, "he is out of his mind" *Mt 1:25 - Joseph knew her not until she bore first-born Mt 28:20 - I am with you always, until the end of the age 1Tim 4:13 - until I arrive, attend to reading, teaching… 1Cor 15:25 - he must reign until has enemies underfoot Lk 1:80 - John in desert until day of his manifestation Ex 13:2; Nb 3:12 - consecrate first -born that opens womb Ex 34:20 - first-born among your sons you shall redeem Back to Top THE PRIESTHOOD Call No Man Father Acts 7:2 - St. Stephen calls Jewish leaders "fathers" Acts 21:40, 22:1 - St. Paul calls Jerusalem Jews "fathers" Rom 4:16-17 - Abraham called the father of us all" 1Cor 4:14-15 - I became your father in Christ through gospel 1Tim 1:2 - my true child in our common faith Heb 12:7-9 - we have earthly fathers to discipline us Lk 14:26 - if anyone comes to me without hating his father… 1Thess 2:11 - we treated you as a father treats his children Philem 10 - whose father I became in my imprisonment 1Jn 2:13, 14 - I write to you, fathers, because you know him Celibacy *1Tim 4:1-3 - forbidding marriage is a doctrine of demons *1Tim 3:2 - bishop must be married only once Eph 5:21-33 - marriage is good: holy symbol of Christ & church Mt 19:12 - celibacy praised by Jesus, who was chaste Jer 16:1-4 - Jeremiah told not to take wife & have children 1Cor 7:8 - St. Paul was celibate 1Cor 7:32-35 - celibacy recommended for full-time ministers 2Tim 2:3-4 - no soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits 1Tim 5:9-12 - pledge of celibacy taken by older widows (also see Apostolic Succession and the sacrament of Holy Orders) Back to Top PURGATORY, HELL, AND SIN Purgatory Mt 5:48 - be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect Heb 12:14 - strive for that holiness without which cannot see God Jam 3:2 - we all fall short in many respects Rev 21:27 - nothing unclean shall enter heaven 1Jn 5:16-17 - degrees of sins distinguished Jam 1:14-15 - when sin reaches maturity gives birth to death 2Sam 12:13-14 - David, though forgiven, still punished for his sin Mt 5:26 - you will not be released until paid last penny Mt 12:32 - sin against Holy Spirit unforgiven in this age or next Mt 12:36 - account for every idle word o judgement day 2Macc 12:44-46 - atoned for dead to free them from sin 1Cor 3:15 - suffer loss, but saved as through fire 1Pet 3:18-20; 4:6 - Jesus preached to spirits in prison 2Tim 1:16-18 - Paul prays for dead friend Onesiphorus 1Cor 15:29-30 - Paul mentions people baptizing for the dead Hell S 33:11, 14 - who of us can live with the everlasting flames Mt 25:41 - depart, you accursed, into the eternal fire Mt 25:46 - these will go off to eternal punishment Lk 3:16-17 - the chaff will burn in unquenchable fire 2Thess 1:6-9 - these will pay the penalty of eternal ruin Original Sin Gn 2:16-17 - the day you eat of that tree, you shall die Gn 3:11-19 - God's punishment for eating of the tree Rom 5:12-19 - many became sinners through one man's sin 1Cor 15:21-23 - by a man came death; in Adam all die Eph 2:1-3 - we all once lived in the passions of our flesh Back to Top THE SACRAMENTS Infant Baptism Jn 3:5; Mk 16:16 - baptism required for entering heaven 1Cor 15:21-22 - in Adam all die, in Christ all made alive Mk 10:14 - let children come; to such belongs the kingdom Lk 18:15 - people were bringing even infants to him… Col 2:11-12 - baptism has replaced circumcision Jos 24:15 - as for me and my house, we will serve Lord Mt 8:5ff. - daughter healed because of centurion's faith Mt 15:21ff. - daughter healed because of Canaanite woman's faith Lk 7:1ff. - just say the word, and let my servant be healed Acts 16:31 - believe in Lord Jesus you & house will be saved Acts 16:15 - she was baptized, with all her household Acts 16:33 - he and all his family were baptized at once 1Cor 1:16 - I baptized the household of Stephanas Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist J 6:35-71 - Eucharist promised Mt 26:26ff (Mk 14:22ff., Lk 22:17ff.) - Eucharist instituted 1Cor 10:16 - Eucharist = participation in Christ's body & blood 1 Cor 11:23-29 - receiving unworthily his body & blood Ex 12:8, 46 - Paschal lamb had to be eaten Jn 1:29 - Jesus called "Lamb of God" 1 Cor 5:7 - Jesus called "paschal lamb who has been sacrificed Jn 4:31-34; Mt 16;5-12 - Jesus talking symbolically about food 1Cor 2:14-3:4 - explains what "the flesh" means in Jn 6:63 Ps 14:4; Is 9:18-20; Is 49:26; Mic 3:3; 2Sm 23:15-17; Rv 17:6, 16 - to symbolically eat & drink one's body & blood = assault Confirmation Acts 19:5-6 - Paul imposed hands on baptized, received Holy Spirit Acts 8:14-17 - laid hands upon them, they received Holy Spirit 2Cor 1:21-22 - put seal on us and given Holy Spirit in our hearts Eph 1:13 - you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit Heb 6:2 - instruction about baptism & laying on of hands Confession Mt 9:2-8 Son of Man has authority to forgive sins Jn 20:23 - whose sins you forgive/retain are forgiven/retained Jn 20:22 - breathed on them, "receive Holy Spirit" [recall Gn 2:7] 2Cor 5:17-20 - given us the ministry of reconciliation Jam 5:13-15 - confess your sins to one another Mt 18:18 - whatever you bind & loose on earth, so it is in heaven 1Jn 5:6 - there is sin that is not deadly Anointing the Sick Mk 6:12-13 - anointed with oil many sick, cured them Jam 5:14-15 - presbyters pray over sick, anoint, sins forgiven Holy Orders Acts 20:28 - Holy Sprit appointed you overseers, to tend Church Lk 22:19 - do this in memory of me Jn 20:22 - As Father sent me, I send you...receive Holy Spirit Acts 6:6 - the apostles prayed and laid hands on them Acts 13:3 - they laid hands on them & sent them off Acts 14:22 - they appointed presbyters in each church 1Tim 4:14 - gift received through laying on of hands of presbyterate 2Tim 1:6 - gift of God you have through imposition of hands Tit 1:5 - appoint presbyters in every town as I directed you (also see The Priesthood) Matrimony Mt 19:5-6 - leave father & mother, join wife, 2 become 1 flesh Mk 10:7-12 - what God joined together, no man separate Eph 5:22-32 - union of man & wife image of Christ & Church Heb 13;4 - let marriage be honored among all Back to Top SOCIAL TEACHINGS Divorce and Remarriage Mal 2:14-16 - for I hate divorce, says the Lord Mt 5:32-33 - to divorce or marry divorced wife is adultery Mt 19:4-6, 9 - to divorce wife and remarry = adultery Lk 16:18 - to divorce & remarry or marry divorced = adultery Rom 7:2-3 - wife consorts = adulteress if living, but not if dead 1Cor 7:10-11 - if wife separated, stay single or reconcile Contraception Gn 1:27-28 (Gn 9:1, 35:11) - be fruitful and multiply Ps 127:3-5 - children gift from God, blessed is a full quiver 1Chr 25:5 - God gave 14 sons & 3 daughters to exalt him 1Chr 26:4-5 - God indeed blessed Obed-edom with 8 sons Hos 9:10-17 - Israel is punished with childlessness Ex 23:25-26 - blessings promised: no miscarrying, barrenness Dt 25:5-10 - penalty for defying Levirate law: not death Lv 20:13 - if man lies with man, put to death (wasting seed) Note: no penalty prescribed for lesbian actions or relations between single man & single woman (Dt 22:28-29) Lv 20:15 - if man lies with animal, put to death (sterile sex) Lv 20;16 - woman lies with animal, put to death (sterile sex) Lv 21:17-20 - crushed testicles is called a defect & blemish Dt 23:1 - no one is castrated shall enter the assembly Dt 25:11-12 - punishment for potential damage to genitals Rom 1:25-27 - natural function of women = childbearing 1Tim 2:11-15 - women saved through the bearing of children Acts 5:1-11 - Ananias/Saphira slain - withholding part of gift Gal 6:7 - God is not mocked-accepting pleasure, denying fruit Mt 21:19, Mk 11:14 - Jesus cursed fruitless fig tree Gal 5:20, Rv 9:21, 21:8 - Greek pharmakeia = abortifacient potions 1Cor 6:19-20 - body temple of the Holy Spirit, glorify God with body Homosexuality Gn 1:27 - complementarity of sexes reflects God's inner unity Gn 2:21-24 - transmission of life through total self-donation - one flesh Gn 19 - original sin deteriorates to Sodom's sin, destroyed Lv18:22 - called abomination, cut off from people (v.29) Lv 20;13 - both shall be put to death for abominable deed Rom 1;27 - called unnatural, shameful, and a perversity 1Cor 6:9 - active homosexuals won't inherit kingdom of God 1Tim 1:9-10 - those who engage in such acts called sinners Drinking Wine Gn 27:25 - Isaac brought Jacob wine, and he drank Dt 14:23-26 - spend money on sheep, wine, & strong drink Prov 20:1 - wine is a mocker, unwise to be led astray by it Eccl 9:7 - drink your wine with merry heart - God approves Is 25:6 - God will provide feast of rich foods & choice wines Is 5:11 - woe to those who rise early & run after strong drink Is 5:22 - woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine Luke 7:33-34 - son of man eats & drinks: behold glutton & drunk Jn 2:2-10 - miracle at Cana: water turned into good wine Eph 5:18 - do not get drunk with wine, that is debauchery 1Tim 5:23 - drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach Back to Top SAINTS, RELICS, AND STATUES Communion of Saints Eph 1:22-23 - he is head of the Church, which is His body Eph 5:21-32 - Christ is the head of the Church, Savior of the body Col 1:18, 24 - He is head of the body, the Church 1Cor 12:12-27 - if I suffer, all suffer; if I am honored, all rejoice Rom 12:5 - we are one body in Christ, individual parts of one another Eph 4:4 - one body, one Spirit, called to one hope Col 3:15 - you were called in one body Rom 8:35-39 - death cannot separate us from Christ Rom 12:10 - love one another with mutual affection 1Thess 5:11 - encourage, build up one another Gal 6:2 - bear one another's burdens Gal 6:10 - let us do good to all, especially those in family of faith Intercessory Prayer to Saints Rom 15:30 - join me by your prayers to God on my behalf Col 4:3, 1thess 5:25 - pray for us 2Thess 1:11 - we always pray for you 2Thess 3:1 - finally, brothers, pray for us Eph 6:18-19 - making supplication for all the saints & for me Tob 12:12 - angel presents Tobit & Sarah's prayer to God Rev 5:8 - angel offers prayers of the holy ones to God *Saints dead, prayer is necromancy (Dt 18:10-11) Mk 12:26-27 - he is God of the living, not of the dead Mk 9:4 - Jesus seen conversing with Elijah & Moses Lk 23:43 - this day you will be with me in paradise Rev 6:9-11 - martyrs under altar want earthly vindication Heb 12:1 - we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses Lk 16:19-30 - departed rich man intercedes for brothers Rev 20:4 - saw the souls of those who had been beheaded Wis 3:1-6 - the souls of the just are in the hand of God *1Tim 2:5 - "One mediator between God and man" 1Tim 2:1-7 - offer prayers, petitions for all men 1Pet 2:5 - be a holy priesthood to offer sacrifices through Christ Mk 10:18 - only God is good Mt 25:23 - well done my good and faithful servant Jn 10:11-16 - I am good shepherd; one flock I shepherd Jn 21:15-16 - feed my lambs, tend my sheep Eph 4:11 - He gave some as apostles…others as pastors Heb 3:1, 7:24, 9:12-13 - Jesus eternal high priest; one sacrifice Rev 1:6, 5:10 - He made us a kingdom of priests for God Veneration of Saints Jos 5:14 - Joshua fell prostrate in worship before angel Dan 8:17 - Daniel fell prostrate in terror before Gabriel Tob 12:16 - Tobiah & Tobit fall to ground before Raphael Mt 18:10 - angels in heaven always behold face of God (we venerate angels because of their great dignity, which comes form their union with God. Saints also are united with God) 1Jn 3:2 - we shall be like him, we shall see him as he is 1Thess 1:5-8 - you become an example to all the believers Heb 13:7 - remember leaders, consider/imitate their faith & life Relics 2Kgs 13:20-21 - contact with Elisha's bones restored life Acts 5:15-116 - cures performed through Peter's shadow Acts 19:11-12 - cures through face cloths that touched Paul Statues *Ex 20:4-5 - do not make and worship any graven images Ex 25:18-19 - make two cherubim of beaten gold Num 21:8-9 - Moses made bronze serpent & put on pole 1Kgs 6:23-29 - temple had engraved cherubim, trees, flowers 1Kgs 7:25-45 - temple had bronze oxen, lions, pomegranates (also see The Blessed Virgin Mary) Back to Top MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS Scandals in the Church Jer 32:32-35 - OT leaders & priests offered child sacrifices 2Kgs 23:7 - OT cult prostitutes in the temple of the Lord Jn 4:22 - in spite of their infidelity, salvation is from Jews Mk 14:43-46 - Judas betrayed Jesus Mk 14:66-72 Peter denied him Jn 20:24-25 Thomas refused to believe his resurrection Mk 14:50 - they all left him and fled in garden of Gethsemane Rom 3:3-4 - will their infidelity nullify fidelity of God? No! 2Tim 2 :13 - if we are unfaithful, God remains faithful Mt 13:24-30 - arable of the weeds among the wheat Mt 13:47-48 - parable of net that collects good and bad Fasting *1Tim 4:3 Mk 7:19 - Christ declared all food clean 1Tim 4:4-5 - everything created by God is good Dan 10:3 - Daniel refused to eat choice foods for 3 weeks Mt 9:15 - Christ's followers will fast once he is gone Mt 6:16-18 - Jesus gave regulations concerning how to fast Divinity of Jesus Jn 1;1 - the Word was God Jn 1:14-15 - glory of Father's only Son, full of grace and truth Jn 8:19 - if you knew me, you would know my Father Jn 8:58-59 - I assure you, before Abraham was, I AM Jn 10:30-33 - the Father and I are one (see Ex 3:14, 20:7; Lev 19:12, 24:14-16) Jn 10:38 - the Father is in me and I am in the Father Jn 12:45 - whosoever sees me sees the one who sent me Jn 14:8-12 - whoever had seen has seen the Father Jn 20:28 - Jesus accepts Thomas's "my Lord and my God" Col 2:9 - in him dwells whole fullness of deity bodily Acts 20:28 - church of God he acquired with his blood Eph 1:7 - in him we have redemption by his blood 1Jn 1:7 - blood of his Son Jesus cleanses from all sin tit 2;13 - glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ Time of Second Coming Unknown Mt 24:44 - be prepared, Jesus coming at unexpected hour Mt 25:13 - stay awake, you know neither the day nor hour Mk 13:35-37 - watch, unknown when lord of house coming Lk 12:46 - master will come like a thief in night 1thess 5:2-3 - day of Lord will come like a thief in night 2Pet 3:9-10 - day of lord will come like a thief Rev 3:3 - if not watchful, will come like a thief Mt 24:36 - no one but Father alone knows day and hour Holy Spirit a Person, Not a Force Jn 14:26 - "he will teach you all things" Acts 8:29 - "and the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go up…" Acts 13:2 - "Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me…'" Rom 8:27 - "Spirit intercedes for the saints…" 1Cor 2:11 - no one understands the thoughts of God, but Spirit 1cor 12:11 - Spirit apportions to each as he wills Eph 4:30 - "do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God" Repetitious Prayer *Mt 6:7 - do not babble like pagans with their many words 1Kgs 18:25-29 - example of vain repetition: call Baal for hours Mt 26:44 - Jesus prayed a third time, saying the same thing again Lk 18:13 - collector kept beating breast & praying: be merciful Rev 4:8 - repeat day & night, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord" 1Thess 5:17 - pray without ceasing" I lost :D :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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musturde Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 I didn't incorporate any of it... I'm too lazy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kiddkapps Posted December 24, 2003 Author Share Posted December 24, 2003 The Catholic Church has been accused of not being biblical by many Anti Catholics. This in itself is absurd. The Catholic Church has much biblical evidence of its doctrines. Even most Atheists would believe that the Catholic Church was the first of all of the Churches. If it was first, how would it not be Biblical? The Catholic Church even chose the which books to put into the Bible. Even our Mass is totally based upon the Bible. Here are some beliefs we as Catholics hold and their Biblical proof: "The Church is the body of Christ Col 1:18 - He is the head of the body, the church. 1 Cor 12:20-27 - you are Christ's body, individually parts of it. Eph 5:30 - we are members of His body. Rom 12:4-5 - though many, we are one body in Christ 1 Cor 6:15 - Don't you know your bodies are members of Christ? The Church must be one Jn 10:16 - there will be one fold and one shepherd. Eph 4:3-6 - one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father Rom 16:17 - I urge that there be no divisions among you 1Cor 1:10 - I urge that there be no divisions among you Phil 2:2 - be of same mind, united in heart thinking one thing Rom 15:5 - God grant you to think in harmony with one another Jn 17:17-23 - I pray that they may be one, as we are one Jn 17:23 - that they may be brought to perfection as one 1Cor 12:13 - in one spirit we are baptized into one body Rom 12:5 - we, though many, are one body in Christ Eph 4:4 - one body, one Spirit, called to be one hope Col 3:15 - the peace into which you were called in one body Apostolic Church Jn 15;16 - Jesus chose special men to be his Apostles Jn 20:21 - Jesus gave the Apostles his own mission Lk 22:29-3 - Jesus gave them a kingdom Mt 16:18 - Jesus built Church on Peter, the rock Jn 10:16 - one shepherd to shepherd Christ's sheep Lk 22:32, Jn 21:17 - Peter appointed to be chief shepherd Eph 4;11 - church leaders are hierarchical 1Tim 3:1, 8; 5:17 - identifies roles of bishops, priests, deacons Tit 1:5 - commission for bishops to ordain priests Authoritative Church Mt 28:18-20 - Jesus delegates all power to Apostles Jn 20:23 - power to forgive sin 1Cor 11:23-24 - power to offer sacrifice (Eucharist) Lk 10:16 - power to speak with Christ's voice Mt 18:18 - power to legislate Mt 18:17 - power to discipline Infallible Church Jn 16:13 - guided by Holy Spirit into all truth Jn 14:26 - Holy Spirit to teach & remind them of everything Lk 10:16 - speak with Christ's own voice 1Tim 3:15 - Church called "pillar and foundation of truth" 1Jn 2:27 - anointing of Holy Spirit remains in you Acts 15:28 - Apostles speak with voice of Holy Spirit Mt 28:20 - I am with you Perpetual Church Is 9:6-7 - of Christ's government there will be no end Dan 2:44 - God's kingdom shall stand forever Dan 7:14 - His kingdom shall not be destroyed Lk 1:32, 33 - no end to Christ's kingdom Mt 7:24 - Jesus is like a wise man who built his house on a rock Mt 13:24-30 - let wheat & weeds grow together until harvest Mt 16:18 - gates of hell will never prevail against Christ's church Jn 14:16 - Holy Spirit will be with you always Mt 28:19-20 - I am with you all days Back to Top THE PAPACY & APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION Primacy of Peter Mt 16:18 - upon this rock (Peter) I will build my church Mt 16;19 - give you keys of the kingdom; power to bind & loose Lk 22:32 - Peter's faith will strengthen his brethren Jn 21:17 - given Christ's flock as chief shepherd Mk 16:7 - angel sent to announce Resurrection to Peter Lk 24:34 - risen Jesus first appeared to Peter Acts 1:13-26 - headed meeting which elected Matthias Acts 2:14 - led Apostles in preaching on Pentecost Acts 2:41 - received first converts Acts 3:6-7 - performed first miracle after Pentecost Acts 5:1-11 - inflicted first punishment: Ananias & Saphira Acts 8:21 - excommunicated first heretic, Simon Magnus Acts 10:44-46 - received revelation to admit Gentiles into Church Acts 15:7 - led first council in Jerusalem Acts 15:19 - pronounces first dogmatic decision Gal 1:18 - after conversion, Paul visits chief Apostle *Gal 2:11-14 - I opposed Cephas to his face for his hypocrisy Peter's name always heads list of Apostles: Mt 10;14; Mk 3:16-19; Lk 6:14-16; Acts 1:13 "Peter and his companions" Lk 9:32; Mk 16:7 Spoke for Apostles - Mt 18:21; Mk 8:29; Lk 8:45; 12:41; Jn 6:69 Peter's name occurs 195 times, more than all the rest put together Apostolic Succession 2Ch 19:11 - high priest is over you in everything of Lord's Mal 2:7 - seek instruction from priest, he is God's messenger Eph 2:20 - Church built upon foundation of apostles & prophets Eph 4:11 - God gave some as apostles, others as prophets… 1 Cor 12:28-29 - God designated in church: apostles, … Acts 1:20 - let another take his office Acts 1:25-26 - Matthias takes Judas' apostolic ministry 1 Tim 3:1, 8; 5:17 - qualifications for: bishops, priests, & deacons 1Tim 4:14 - gift conferred with the laying on of hands 1Tim 5:22 - do not lay hands too readily on anyone Acts 14:23 - they appointed presbyters in each church 2Tim 2:2 - what you heard from me entrust to faithful teachers Titus 1:5 - appoint presbyters in every town, as I directed Back to Top SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION Bible Alone or Bible Plus Tradtion? 1Cor 11:2 - hold fast to traditions I handed on to you 2Thess 2:15 - hold fast to traditions, whether oral or by letter 2Thess 3:6 - shun those acting not according to tradition Jn 21:25 - not everything Jesus said recorded in Scripture Mk 13:31 - heaven & earth shall pass away, but my word won't Acts 20;35 - Paul records a saying of Jesus not found in gospels 2Tim 1:13 - follow my sound words; guard the truth 2Tim2:2 - what you heard entrust to faithful men 2Pet 1:20 - no prophecy is a matter of private interpretation 2Pet 3:15-16 - Paul's letters can be difficult to grasp & interpret 1Pet 1:25 - God's eternal word = word preached to you Rom 10:17 - faith come from what is heard 1Cor 15:1-2 - being saved if you hold fast to the word I preached Mk 16:15 - go to the whole world, proclaim gospel to every creature Mt 23:2-3 - chair of Moses; observe whatever they tell you Tradition Condemned? *Mt 15;3 - break commandment of God for your tradition *Mk 7:9 - set aside God's commandment to uphold tradition *Col 2;8 - seductive philosophy according to human tradition 1Cor 11:2 - commends them for following Apostolic tradition 2Thess 2:15 - commands them to keep traditions 2Thess 3:6 - shun those acting not according to tradition Back to Top SALVATION, FAITH AND WORKS Faith Alone or Faith plus Works? Jam 2:24 - a man is justified by works and not by faith alone Jam 2:26 - faith without works is dead Gal 5:6 - only thing that counts is faith working in love 1cor 13;2 - faith without love is nothing Jn 14:15 - if you love me, keep my commandments Mt 19:16-17 - if you wish to enter into life, keep commandments Have You Been Saved? Past Event (I have been saved) Rom 8:24 - for in hope we were saved Eph 2:5, 8 - by grace you have been saved through faith 2Tim 1;9 - He saved us, called us according to his grace Tit 3:5 - He saved us through bath of rebirth, renewal by Holy Spirit Present Process (I am being saved) Phil 2;12 - work out your salvation with fear and trembling 1Pet 1:9 - as you attain the goal of your faith, salvation Future Event (I will be saved) Mt 10:22 - he who endures to the end will be saved Mt 24:1 - he who perseveres to the end will be saved Mk 8:35 - whoever loses his life for my sake will save it Acts 15:11 - we shall be saved through the grace of Jesus Rom 5:9-10 - since we are justified, we shall be saved Rom 13:11 - salvation is nearer now than first believed Cor 3:15 - he shall be saved, but only as through fire 1Cor 5:5 - deliver man to Satan so his spirit may be saved Heb 9:28 - Jesus will appear second time, to bring salvation Good Works Mt 7:21 - not Lord, Lord but he who does the will of father Mt 19:16-17 - to have life, keep my commandments Jn 14:21 - he who keeps my commandments loves me Rom 2:2-8 - eternal life by perseverance in good works Gal 5:4-6 - nothing counts but faith working through love Eph 2:8-10 - we are created in Christ Jesus for good works Phil 2:12-13 - work out salvation with fear and trembling Jam 2:14-24 - a man is justified by works & not faith alone Judged According to Deeds Rom 2:2-8 - eternal life by perseverance in good works 2Cor 5:10 - recompense accord to what did in body 2Cor 11:15 - their end will correspond to their deeds 1Pet 1:17 - God judges impartially according to one's works Rev 20:12-13 - dead judged according to their deeds Col 3:24-25 - will receive due payment for whatever you do Assurance of Salvation? Mt 7:21 - not everyone saying "Lord, Lord" will inherit Mt 24:13 - those who persevere to the end will be saved Rom 11;22 - remain in his kindness or you will be cut off Phil 2:12 - work out your salvation in fear and trembling 1Cor 9:27 - drive body for fear of being disqualified 1Cor 10:11-12 - those thinking they are secure may fall Gal 5:4 - separated from Christ, you've fallen from grace 2Tim 2:11-13 - must hold out to the end to reign with Christ Hb 6:4-6 - describes sharers in Holy Spirit who then fall away Heb 10:26-27 - if sin after receiving truth, judgement remains Regenerative Baptism Jn 3:5, 22 - born of water & Spirit; Apostles begin baptizing Tit 3:5 - saved us through bath of rebirth & renewal by Holy Spirit Acts 2:37-38 - repent, be baptized, receive gift of Holy Spirit Acts 22:16 - get selves baptized and sins washed away 1Cor 6:11 - you were washed, sanctified, justified Rom 6:4 - baptized into death; live in newness of life 1Pet 3:21 - baptism…now saves you Heb 10:22 - heart sprinkled, bodies washed in pure water (also see The Sacraments) Health and Wealth Gospel Mk 10:28 - no "take cross and follow me" = not worthy of me Rom 8:16-17 - heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him Rom 8:18 - present suffering nothing compared w/future glory Phil 1:28-29 - granted to believe, also to suffer for him Col 1:24 - filling up what is lacking in Christ sufferings Heb 12:5-7 - whom God loves, he disciplines as sons Heb 12:11 discipline seems painful, but brings righteousness 1Pet 1:6 - for a while you must suffer various trials 1Pet 2:19-21 - suffering = grace; Jesus suffered as our example Back to Top THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mary Lk 1:28, 30 - angel: "full of grace, found favor with God Lk 1:42 - Elizabeth: "most blessed among women" Lk 1:48 - Mary: "all generations will call me blessed" Mother of God Lk 1:43 - Elizabeth calls her "mother of my Lord" = God Mt 1:23 - virgin bear a son, Emmanuel = "God is with us" Lk 1:35 - child born will be called holy, the Son of God Gal 4:4 - God sent his Son, born of a woman The Assumption Gn 5:24 (Hb 11:5) - Enoch taken to heaven without dying 2Kg 2:11 - Elijah assumed into heaven in fiery chariot Mt 27:52 - many saints who had fallen asleep were raised 1Thess 4:17 - caught up to meet the Lord in the air 1Cor 15:52 - we shall be instantly changed at the last trumpet Rom 6:23 - for the wages of sin is death Rev 11:19-21 - ark in heaven = woman clothed in sun The Immaculate Conception Lk 1:28 - hail full of grace[highly favored] Lord is with you Lk 1:30 - you have found favor with God Lk 1:37 - for with God nothing shall be impossible Gn 3:15 - complete enmity between woman & Satan, sin Ex 25:11-21 - ark made of purest gold for God's word *Rom 3:23 - all have sinned & are deprived of God's glory *Lk 1:47 - my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Perpetual Virginity Lk 1:34 - how can this be, since I do not know man Lk 2:41-51 - age 12, Jesus evidently only son of Mary Mk 6:3 - "the son of Mary" not "a son of Mary" *Mt 13:55-56 - brothers James, Joseph, Simon & Jude Mt 27:56 - Mary the mother of James & Joseph also Jn 19:25 - Mary the wife of Clopas Jn 19:26 - entrusted Mary to John, not a younger sibling Jn 7:3-4 - brothers advise like elders: "go to Judea, manifest self" unthinkable for younger siblings (see next verse) Mk 3:21 - set out to seize him, "he is out of his mind" *Mt 1:25 - Joseph knew her not until she bore first-born Mt 28:20 - I am with you always, until the end of the age 1Tim 4:13 - until I arrive, attend to reading, teaching… 1Cor 15:25 - he must reign until has enemies underfoot Lk 1:80 - John in desert until day of his manifestation Ex 13:2; Nb 3:12 - consecrate first -born that opens womb Ex 34:20 - first-born among your sons you shall redeem Back to Top THE PRIESTHOOD Call No Man Father Acts 7:2 - St. Stephen calls Jewish leaders "fathers" Acts 21:40, 22:1 - St. Paul calls Jerusalem Jews "fathers" Rom 4:16-17 - Abraham called the father of us all" 1Cor 4:14-15 - I became your father in Christ through gospel 1Tim 1:2 - my true child in our common faith Heb 12:7-9 - we have earthly fathers to discipline us Lk 14:26 - if anyone comes to me without hating his father… 1Thess 2:11 - we treated you as a father treats his children Philem 10 - whose father I became in my imprisonment 1Jn 2:13, 14 - I write to you, fathers, because you know him Celibacy *1Tim 4:1-3 - forbidding marriage is a doctrine of demons *1Tim 3:2 - bishop must be married only once Eph 5:21-33 - marriage is good: holy symbol of Christ & church Mt 19:12 - celibacy praised by Jesus, who was chaste Jer 16:1-4 - Jeremiah told not to take wife & have children 1Cor 7:8 - St. Paul was celibate 1Cor 7:32-35 - celibacy recommended for full-time ministers 2Tim 2:3-4 - no soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits 1Tim 5:9-12 - pledge of celibacy taken by older widows (also see Apostolic Succession and the sacrament of Holy Orders) Back to Top PURGATORY, HELL, AND SIN Purgatory Mt 5:48 - be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect Heb 12:14 - strive for that holiness without which cannot see God Jam 3:2 - we all fall short in many respects Rev 21:27 - nothing unclean shall enter heaven 1Jn 5:16-17 - degrees of sins distinguished Jam 1:14-15 - when sin reaches maturity gives birth to death 2Sam 12:13-14 - David, though forgiven, still punished for his sin Mt 5:26 - you will not be released until paid last penny Mt 12:32 - sin against Holy Spirit unforgiven in this age or next Mt 12:36 - account for every idle word o judgement day 2Macc 12:44-46 - atoned for dead to free them from sin 1Cor 3:15 - suffer loss, but saved as through fire 1Pet 3:18-20; 4:6 - Jesus preached to spirits in prison 2Tim 1:16-18 - Paul prays for dead friend Onesiphorus 1Cor 15:29-30 - Paul mentions people baptizing for the dead Hell S 33:11, 14 - who of us can live with the everlasting flames Mt 25:41 - depart, you accursed, into the eternal fire Mt 25:46 - these will go off to eternal punishment Lk 3:16-17 - the chaff will burn in unquenchable fire 2Thess 1:6-9 - these will pay the penalty of eternal ruin Original Sin Gn 2:16-17 - the day you eat of that tree, you shall die Gn 3:11-19 - God's punishment for eating of the tree Rom 5:12-19 - many became sinners through one man's sin 1Cor 15:21-23 - by a man came death; in Adam all die Eph 2:1-3 - we all once lived in the passions of our flesh Back to Top THE SACRAMENTS Infant Baptism Jn 3:5; Mk 16:16 - baptism required for entering heaven 1Cor 15:21-22 - in Adam all die, in Christ all made alive Mk 10:14 - let children come; to such belongs the kingdom Lk 18:15 - people were bringing even infants to him… Col 2:11-12 - baptism has replaced circumcision Jos 24:15 - as for me and my house, we will serve Lord Mt 8:5ff. - daughter healed because of centurion's faith Mt 15:21ff. - daughter healed because of Canaanite woman's faith Lk 7:1ff. - just say the word, and let my servant be healed Acts 16:31 - believe in Lord Jesus you & house will be saved Acts 16:15 - she was baptized, with all her household Acts 16:33 - he and all his family were baptized at once 1Cor 1:16 - I baptized the household of Stephanas Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist J 6:35-71 - Eucharist promised Mt 26:26ff (Mk 14:22ff., Lk 22:17ff.) - Eucharist instituted 1Cor 10:16 - Eucharist = participation in Christ's body & blood 1 Cor 11:23-29 - receiving unworthily his body & blood Ex 12:8, 46 - Paschal lamb had to be eaten Jn 1:29 - Jesus called "Lamb of God" 1 Cor 5:7 - Jesus called "paschal lamb who has been sacrificed Jn 4:31-34; Mt 16;5-12 - Jesus talking symbolically about food 1Cor 2:14-3:4 - explains what "the flesh" means in Jn 6:63 Ps 14:4; Is 9:18-20; Is 49:26; Mic 3:3; 2Sm 23:15-17; Rv 17:6, 16 - to symbolically eat & drink one's body & blood = assault Confirmation Acts 19:5-6 - Paul imposed hands on baptized, received Holy Spirit Acts 8:14-17 - laid hands upon them, they received Holy Spirit 2Cor 1:21-22 - put seal on us and given Holy Spirit in our hearts Eph 1:13 - you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit Heb 6:2 - instruction about baptism & laying on of hands Confession Mt 9:2-8 Son of Man has authority to forgive sins Jn 20:23 - whose sins you forgive/retain are forgiven/retained Jn 20:22 - breathed on them, "receive Holy Spirit" [recall Gn 2:7] 2Cor 5:17-20 - given us the ministry of reconciliation Jam 5:13-15 - confess your sins to one another Mt 18:18 - whatever you bind & loose on earth, so it is in heaven 1Jn 5:6 - there is sin that is not deadly Anointing the Sick Mk 6:12-13 - anointed with oil many sick, cured them Jam 5:14-15 - presbyters pray over sick, anoint, sins forgiven Holy Orders Acts 20:28 - Holy Sprit appointed you overseers, to tend Church Lk 22:19 - do this in memory of me Jn 20:22 - As Father sent me, I send you...receive Holy Spirit Acts 6:6 - the apostles prayed and laid hands on them Acts 13:3 - they laid hands on them & sent them off Acts 14:22 - they appointed presbyters in each church 1Tim 4:14 - gift received through laying on of hands of presbyterate 2Tim 1:6 - gift of God you have through imposition of hands Tit 1:5 - appoint presbyters in every town as I directed you (also see The Priesthood) Matrimony Mt 19:5-6 - leave father & mother, join wife, 2 become 1 flesh Mk 10:7-12 - what God joined together, no man separate Eph 5:22-32 - union of man & wife image of Christ & Church Heb 13;4 - let marriage be honored among all Back to Top SOCIAL TEACHINGS Divorce and Remarriage Mal 2:14-16 - for I hate divorce, says the Lord Mt 5:32-33 - to divorce or marry divorced wife is adultery Mt 19:4-6, 9 - to divorce wife and remarry = adultery Lk 16:18 - to divorce & remarry or marry divorced = adultery Rom 7:2-3 - wife consorts = adulteress if living, but not if dead 1Cor 7:10-11 - if wife separated, stay single or reconcile Contraception Gn 1:27-28 (Gn 9:1, 35:11) - be fruitful and multiply Ps 127:3-5 - children gift from God, blessed is a full quiver 1Chr 25:5 - God gave 14 sons & 3 daughters to exalt him 1Chr 26:4-5 - God indeed blessed Obed-edom with 8 sons Hos 9:10-17 - Israel is punished with childlessness Ex 23:25-26 - blessings promised: no miscarrying, barrenness Dt 25:5-10 - penalty for defying Levirate law: not death Lv 20:13 - if man lies with man, put to death (wasting seed) Note: no penalty prescribed for lesbian actions or relations between single man & single woman (Dt 22:28-29) Lv 20:15 - if man lies with animal, put to death (sterile sex) Lv 20;16 - woman lies with animal, put to death (sterile sex) Lv 21:17-20 - crushed testicles is called a defect & blemish Dt 23:1 - no one is castrated shall enter the assembly Dt 25:11-12 - punishment for potential damage to genitals Rom 1:25-27 - natural function of women = childbearing 1Tim 2:11-15 - women saved through the bearing of children Acts 5:1-11 - Ananias/Saphira slain - withholding part of gift Gal 6:7 - God is not mocked-accepting pleasure, denying fruit Mt 21:19, Mk 11:14 - Jesus cursed fruitless fig tree Gal 5:20, Rv 9:21, 21:8 - Greek pharmakeia = abortifacient potions 1Cor 6:19-20 - body temple of the Holy Spirit, glorify God with body Homosexuality Gn 1:27 - complementarity of sexes reflects God's inner unity Gn 2:21-24 - transmission of life through total self-donation - one flesh Gn 19 - original sin deteriorates to Sodom's sin, destroyed Lv18:22 - called abomination, cut off from people (v.29) Lv 20;13 - both shall be put to death for abominable deed Rom 1;27 - called unnatural, shameful, and a perversity 1Cor 6:9 - active homosexuals won't inherit kingdom of God 1Tim 1:9-10 - those who engage in such acts called sinners Drinking Wine Gn 27:25 - Isaac brought Jacob wine, and he drank Dt 14:23-26 - spend money on sheep, wine, & strong drink Prov 20:1 - wine is a mocker, unwise to be led astray by it Eccl 9:7 - drink your wine with merry heart - God approves Is 25:6 - God will provide feast of rich foods & choice wines Is 5:11 - woe to those who rise early & run after strong drink Is 5:22 - woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine Luke 7:33-34 - son of man eats & drinks: behold glutton & drunk Jn 2:2-10 - miracle at Cana: water turned into good wine Eph 5:18 - do not get drunk with wine, that is debauchery 1Tim 5:23 - drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach Back to Top SAINTS, RELICS, AND STATUES Communion of Saints Eph 1:22-23 - he is head of the Church, which is His body Eph 5:21-32 - Christ is the head of the Church, Savior of the body Col 1:18, 24 - He is head of the body, the Church 1Cor 12:12-27 - if I suffer, all suffer; if I am honored, all rejoice Rom 12:5 - we are one body in Christ, individual parts of one another Eph 4:4 - one body, one Spirit, called to one hope Col 3:15 - you were called in one body Rom 8:35-39 - death cannot separate us from Christ Rom 12:10 - love one another with mutual affection 1Thess 5:11 - encourage, build up one another Gal 6:2 - bear one another's burdens Gal 6:10 - let us do good to all, especially those in family of faith Intercessory Prayer to Saints Rom 15:30 - join me by your prayers to God on my behalf Col 4:3, 1thess 5:25 - pray for us 2Thess 1:11 - we always pray for you 2Thess 3:1 - finally, brothers, pray for us Eph 6:18-19 - making supplication for all the saints & for me Tob 12:12 - angel presents Tobit & Sarah's prayer to God Rev 5:8 - angel offers prayers of the holy ones to God *Saints dead, prayer is necromancy (Dt 18:10-11) Mk 12:26-27 - he is God of the living, not of the dead Mk 9:4 - Jesus seen conversing with Elijah & Moses Lk 23:43 - this day you will be with me in paradise Rev 6:9-11 - martyrs under altar want earthly vindication Heb 12:1 - we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses Lk 16:19-30 - departed rich man intercedes for brothers Rev 20:4 - saw the souls of those who had been beheaded Wis 3:1-6 - the souls of the just are in the hand of God *1Tim 2:5 - "One mediator between God and man" 1Tim 2:1-7 - offer prayers, petitions for all men 1Pet 2:5 - be a holy priesthood to offer sacrifices through Christ Mk 10:18 - only God is good Mt 25:23 - well done my good and faithful servant Jn 10:11-16 - I am good shepherd; one flock I shepherd Jn 21:15-16 - feed my lambs, tend my sheep Eph 4:11 - He gave some as apostles…others as pastors Heb 3:1, 7:24, 9:12-13 - Jesus eternal high priest; one sacrifice Rev 1:6, 5:10 - He made us a kingdom of priests for God Veneration of Saints Jos 5:14 - Joshua fell prostrate in worship before angel Dan 8:17 - Daniel fell prostrate in terror before Gabriel Tob 12:16 - Tobiah & Tobit fall to ground before Raphael Mt 18:10 - angels in heaven always behold face of God (we venerate angels because of their great dignity, which comes form their union with God. Saints also are united with God) 1Jn 3:2 - we shall be like him, we shall see him as he is 1Thess 1:5-8 - you become an example to all the believers Heb 13:7 - remember leaders, consider/imitate their faith & life Relics 2Kgs 13:20-21 - contact with Elisha's bones restored life Acts 5:15-116 - cures performed through Peter's shadow Acts 19:11-12 - cures through face cloths that touched Paul Statues *Ex 20:4-5 - do not make and worship any graven images Ex 25:18-19 - make two cherubim of beaten gold Num 21:8-9 - Moses made bronze serpent & put on pole 1Kgs 6:23-29 - temple had engraved cherubim, trees, flowers 1Kgs 7:25-45 - temple had bronze oxen, lions, pomegranates (also see The Blessed Virgin Mary) Back to Top MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS Scandals in the Church Jer 32:32-35 - OT leaders & priests offered child sacrifices 2Kgs 23:7 - OT cult prostitutes in the temple of the Lord Jn 4:22 - in spite of their infidelity, salvation is from Jews Mk 14:43-46 - Judas betrayed Jesus Mk 14:66-72 Peter denied him Jn 20:24-25 Thomas refused to believe his resurrection Mk 14:50 - they all left him and fled in garden of Gethsemane Rom 3:3-4 - will their infidelity nullify fidelity of God? No! 2Tim 2 :13 - if we are unfaithful, God remains faithful Mt 13:24-30 - arable of the weeds among the wheat Mt 13:47-48 - parable of net that collects good and bad Fasting *1Tim 4:3 Mk 7:19 - Christ declared all food clean 1Tim 4:4-5 - everything created by God is good Dan 10:3 - Daniel refused to eat choice foods for 3 weeks Mt 9:15 - Christ's followers will fast once he is gone Mt 6:16-18 - Jesus gave regulations concerning how to fast Divinity of Jesus Jn 1;1 - the Word was God Jn 1:14-15 - glory of Father's only Son, full of grace and truth Jn 8:19 - if you knew me, you would know my Father Jn 8:58-59 - I assure you, before Abraham was, I AM Jn 10:30-33 - the Father and I are one (see Ex 3:14, 20:7; Lev 19:12, 24:14-16) Jn 10:38 - the Father is in me and I am in the Father Jn 12:45 - whosoever sees me sees the one who sent me Jn 14:8-12 - whoever had seen has seen the Father Jn 20:28 - Jesus accepts Thomas's "my Lord and my God" Col 2:9 - in him dwells whole fullness of deity bodily Acts 20:28 - church of God he acquired with his blood Eph 1:7 - in him we have redemption by his blood 1Jn 1:7 - blood of his Son Jesus cleanses from all sin tit 2;13 - glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ Time of Second Coming Unknown Mt 24:44 - be prepared, Jesus coming at unexpected hour Mt 25:13 - stay awake, you know neither the day nor hour Mk 13:35-37 - watch, unknown when lord of house coming Lk 12:46 - master will come like a thief in night 1thess 5:2-3 - day of Lord will come like a thief in night 2Pet 3:9-10 - day of lord will come like a thief Rev 3:3 - if not watchful, will come like a thief Mt 24:36 - no one but Father alone knows day and hour Holy Spirit a Person, Not a Force Jn 14:26 - "he will teach you all things" Acts 8:29 - "and the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go up…" Acts 13:2 - "Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me…'" Rom 8:27 - "Spirit intercedes for the saints…" 1Cor 2:11 - no one understands the thoughts of God, but Spirit 1cor 12:11 - Spirit apportions to each as he wills Eph 4:30 - "do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God" Repetitious Prayer *Mt 6:7 - do not babble like pagans with their many words 1Kgs 18:25-29 - example of vain repetition: call Baal for hours Mt 26:44 - Jesus prayed a third time, saying the same thing again Lk 18:13 - collector kept beating breast & praying: be merciful Rev 4:8 - repeat day & night, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord" 1Thess 5:17 - pray without ceasing" I lost :D Homie...can you do me a favour and e-mail this to submit@phatmass.com This is hard to edit if I cut and paste it from here. 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Kiddkapps Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 Notice how, if u read a lot of it, there are a lot of "Back to top"'s I'm telling....you cheated! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 didn't this already end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiddkapps Posted December 26, 2003 Author Share Posted December 26, 2003 Yes it has ended. Thank you for all those that submitted. Please give a few days for a winner to be announced. the WEBMASTER has to sift through entries as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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