OBJECTION 11: The Bible is THE ONLY authority we need. ANSWER 11: IF the Bible is the only authority we need, why does Matthew tell us to go to the Church to settle disputes (Matthew 18:17-18) rather than to the Bible? IF the Bible is all we need, why are there over 20,000 Bible based churches claiming to be the true church, yet teaching very different doctrines? The Church that Christ established is ONE in unity, not many in division (Ephesians 4:4). For Catholics, BOTH the Bible and Traditions (2nd Thessalonians 2:15) are authoritative in the matters of faith and morals. For Catholics, the Church has authority (Luke 10:16 and 3rd John 1:9) and the Church is the pillar and foundation of truth (1st Timothy 3:15).
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:32:19 +0000