PJM;4291975:
Anything that is elevated to the same level as the Scriptures needs to be known and studied if this is indeed the case. So if you have more then lets study it and see if it passes the test of truly being inspired-inerrant.
Is the proclaimation of Mary’s immaculate conception and assumption considered inerrant and inspired?
YES!
Reply:
Catholic Answer on Primacy of Peter
The question before us is “can there be ‘an infallible proclamation’ out side of the bible?"
The short answer is yes.
The RCC teaches and has always taught (and has almost always had desenters, even in the present age), and understood and put into practice that the Supreme Pontiff, whether alone or in “communion with the Magistrium” (the body of bishops world wide that are supporting the Pontiff,) may and can make an official pronouncement from the “chair of Peter” on matters of Faith and or Morals (only), intended for world wide application, and if all above conditions are met, it is understood to be an “infallible pronouncement.”
As a secondary note: All teachings of the Holy Father, relating to the RCC, are to be given assent and acceptance of faith, by all Catholics. In other words we are to accept and live his teachings.
Why is this? Why does the Pope have the right, indeed the mandate to speak to Gods children, on behalf of God Himself?
Because I am limited to the number of words I am permited to use, I will in this post only reference one bible passage, perhaps at a later time, I will post additional verses supporting the Primacy of Peter?
Matt. 16:013-19
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And
I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build* my* church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. 19* I* will give *you *the
keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
We have to establish two platforms for our discussion.
First: we accept the fact that word’s have specific, “common” meeting to those giving utterance and to those being spoken to.
Second: We acknowledge that both those giving utterance, and those who have done the transcribing, are inspired by The Holy Spirit, (Jesus exempted because He too is God), to use specific words, phrases and locations. In other words, mere coincidence has no place in our discussion. We accept the facts that Jesus knew what He was doing, and that as God, He was incapable of lying.
Point One: Why did Jesus select the area of Caesarea Philippi, to make this enormously important appointment?
Reply: Caesarea Philippi is located in the northern part of Judea. The above quoted passage took place on a large hill, and was the location of a very large, and locally famous, Pagan Temple. As a “safeguard” the temple was build behind a huge protective ROCK.
Point Two: In O.T. biblical days it was common for cities to be walled and fortified. Further, they really did have a main gate, and there was a Key to the City, that really locked and unlocked the main gate.
Point Three: In the quoted bible passage: “I,” “you,” “my,” and “church” are all singular for very specific reasons. “Church” for example clearly, and indisputably, shows God’s intent to start and Shepherd only “one church.”
Point Four: In every walled city there was a “King” which is the role Jesus assumes in this story. “Hail King of the Jews!”
Point Five: As one might expect, actually running the city was a whole lot like real work, so it was delegated to another, usually called the “Prime Minister.” So we will use that term for the one who actually ran the city, day in, and day out. The P.M. answered ONLY to “the King.” What the PM ordered done, was done, and what the PM forbid, was legally forbidden, and violators were punished by the PM.
Point Six: The terms,** “To Bind and or To Loose” **were legal and binding at law, Rabbinical Terms, known and accepted by all those Jesus was speaking too as authority to Govern.
Point Seven: Just as Jesus is the King in this story, Simon, Now “Peter” (Greek for “rock,”) is the new Prime Minister! As such he in given total and complete autonomous rule and daily governance of the New Church that Jesus has just created. “On this “rock” meaning the very person of Peter himself, “I” will build “my” church. Again Words Mean Something!
Point Eight: “I will give you” Peter the Key to the Kingdom of Heaven. PERIOD! This is God telling us this fact.
Point Nine:
The power to govern is immediate, total, complete, unlimited and binding on all. Amen!
Point Ten: God knew what He was doing, Jesus knew what He was setting up, Peter and the Apostles understood exactly what was meant and accepted and lived in obedience, what God had ordained. We, my friend are to do no less. 'The gates of Hell shall not prevail," does not mean that sin does not exist within the RCC, rather it means that,“sin will not prevail,” and that on matters of “faith and Morals” God will not permit to teach in error.
Amen!
God’s continued Blessings,
PJM m
These doctrines derive from common knowledge virtually since the early Centuries, basically.