Though it does not necessarily has to be a global nuclear war–this has been happening in the laboring of the culture of death: contraception, abortion, divorce, adultery, fornication, homosexuality, gender fluidity…While 3:21-24 has recently been fulfilled, this terrible passage never has been. In my opinion, it’s right around the corner and refers to a global nuclear war in the 21st century. So which OT prophet is my favorite? That’s a tough choice because none of them have anything good to say about our immediate future in this century.
This is where Sola Scriptura denoms. show us up. There is more zeal for the Bible. Just hope Catholics aren’t trying to differentiate themselves from Bible obsessed Christians.It is a sad fact: Catholics rely on not reading the Bible–some because they believe that “ignorance” can secure their ever after; some because they feel “saved” by the “Catholic umbrella;” some because its too much work
I feel sometimes that some catholics get traumatized with the way the protestants focus on the Bible (which sometimes borders Idolatry) and end up not giving the Holy Scripture it’s due attention.I agree and would like to see more enthusiasm on here for reading the Bible.
liberalism of non-Catholics
But a lot of those sola scriptura denoms. don’t come across as “liberal”.the liberalism that is gained through self-authority.
It only makes sense for them.This is where Sola Scriptura denoms. show us up. There is more zeal for the Bible. Just hope Catholics aren’t trying to
So when Luther, Calvin and the rest left the Church, did they not leave the House of God of the Living God which is the pillar and ground of the Truth or is Jesus’ statement (‘I’ll be with you (the Church) always, till the end of times’) false?15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. (1 Timothy 3)
I’m a cradle Catholic. About ten years ago at my parish, there was a women’s sharing group that discussed the Scripture. At the end of the course, the facilitator asked what we should do next. I suggested Exodus. One woman who was older that me said,“No. There’s nothing Catholic to learn from Exodus.” I was stunned and I’m no spring chicken.I wonder how many cradle Catholics on here would agree with you.
I think you downplay the importance of humanizing the prophets which works against our understanding of them. By humanizing Moses, I was more able to understand Exodus and the problems of leadership. By humanizing the apostles I can understand their fear before Pentecost. And by humanizing Jesus Christ, I can appreciate more the pain He must have suffered on the Cross.It is good to get to know them… but not just to humanize them in an effort to be familiar with them but to get to Know Yahweh God…
That is unbelievable. Sorry to hear that. Such ignorance. Exodus has so much significance for the rest of the Bible. I’d say it is one of the most important.“No. There’s nothing Catholic to learn from Exodus.