A comparison of some man made ideas and teachings with what the actual Word of God teaches on those same subjects. The Bible is the standard by which our beliefs in the realm of Christianity are to be measured.
St. Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity
The Unity and Authority of the Church
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4. “But there were also false prophets among the
people, even as there will be false teachers
among you, who will secretly bring in
destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who
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bought them, and bring on themselves swift
destruction. And many will follow their
destructive ways, because of whom the way of
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truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they
will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long
time their judgment has not been idle, and their
destruction does not slumber.”
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(2 Peter 2:1–3)
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8. “For if He were on earth, He would not be a
priest, since there are priests who offer the
gifts according to the law; who serve the
copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as
Moses was divinely instructed when he was
about to make the tabernacle. For He said,
“See that you make all things according to
the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
(Hebrews 8:4–5)
9. “Brethren, join in following my example, and
note those who so walk, as you have us for a
pattern.” (Philippians 3:17)
“Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the
doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who
abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the
Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and
does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him
into your house nor greet him; for he who greets
him shares in his evil deeds.”
(2 John 9–11)
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11. “You see then that a man is justified by works,
and not by faith only.” (James 2:24)
“He who believes and is baptized will be saved;
but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
(Mark 16:16)
“Do you not know that to whom you present
yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s
slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to
death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?”
(Romans 6:16)
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13. “My manner of life from my youth, which was spent from
the beginning… all the Jews know. They knew me from the
first, if they were willing to testify, that according to the
strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.” (Acts 26:4–5)
“Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary
to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. This I also did in
Jerusalem, and many of the saints I shut up in prison,
having received authority from the chief priests; and when
they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. And I
punished them often in every synagogue and compelled
them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly enraged against
them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.”
(Acts 26:9–11)
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15. “Love never fails. But whether there are
prophecies, they will fail; whether there are
tongues, they will cease; whether there is
knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in
part and we prophesy in part. But when that
which is perfect has come, then that which is in
part will be done away.” (1 Cor 13:8–10)
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17. “having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that
was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has
taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.”
(Colossians 2:14)
“Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples
came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the
next day, spoke to them and continued his message
until midnight.” (Acts 20:7)
“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have
given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do
also: On the first day of the week let each one of you
lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that
there be no collections when I come.” (1 Cor. 16:1–2)
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19. “These people draw near to Me with their mouth,
And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is
far from Me. And in vain they worship Me,
Teaching as doctrines the commandments of
men.’” (Matt. 15:8–9)
(Matt. 15:8–9)
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21. “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on
church
this rock I will build My church, and the gates of
Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Matt 16:18).
church
“And He is the head of the body, the church, who
is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that
in all things He may have the preeminence.”
(Colossians 1:18)
There is one body
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called in one hope of your calling;”
(Ephesians 4:4)