The PuritanBoard - Ecclesiology http://www.puritanboard.com/ that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Tim 3:15)]]> en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:26:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.puritanboard.com/images/retro/misc/rss.jpg The PuritanBoard - Ecclesiology http://www.puritanboard.com/ The Pope and Papacy http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/pope-papacy-55554/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:50 GMT I was thinking about the pope because of a discussion we were having yesterday. With all of his theological learning and all of the time alloted him to study and come to a knowledge of the truth, how could he perform the duties of the pope with a... I was thinking about the pope because of a discussion we were having yesterday. With all of his theological learning and all of the time alloted him to study and come to a knowledge of the truth, how could he perform the duties of the pope with a good conscience? Could you imagine people bowing to you, kissing your ring, and calling you "Holy Father"? Does the man really believe that he is now infallible since he has taken that office? Do you really think he believes he is the successor of Peter and the Vicar of Christ on earth?

How can he deal with "infallible statements" like this one in Pope Boniface VII's papal bull Unam Sanctum in 1302 biblically and not have a seared conscience?

"Furthermore, we declare, we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff."

Link: CATHOLIC LIBRARY: Unam Sanctam (1302)

Do you think that John Macarthur is accurate in his 9 part series on the pope and Papacy?


It seems to me that there is a mystery about the papacy that almost excuses many of the ordained in the church of Rome, because of all of the years of tradition and indoctrination. But when one is actually elected to be the pope and is crowned how is he excused for carrying on the lie? Is it even possible for that man to believe Roman Catholic doctrine on the papacy when he experiences it firsthand and wakes up every morning knowing he is a man like all others? ]]> Ecclesiology DD2009 http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/pope-papacy-55554/ Pastors and Presbyteries http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/pastors-presbyteries-55457/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:08:46 GMT How does your presbytery (or, I guess local Baptist association will count too) manifest unity beyond the local church level? Some starter questions which you are not limited to: How often do pastors get together to pray for each other? Do your... How does your presbytery (or, I guess local Baptist association will count too) manifest unity beyond the local church level? Some starter questions which you are not limited to: How often do pastors get together to pray for each other? Do your churches carry out joint evangelism, worship, or mercy ministry? How often do you preach for one another? ]]> Ecclesiology CharlieJ http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/pastors-presbyteries-55457/ The 12 Apostles and rebaptism http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/12-apostles-rebaptism-55007/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:17:57 GMT At what point were the Twelve (or at least 11 of them) regenerate? They were baptized early in the Gospels, and yet later they seemed to go from a dawning awareness of Messiah to belief. So it appears that The twelve - at least some -were... At what point were the Twelve (or at least 11 of them) regenerate?

They were baptized early in the Gospels, and yet later they seemed to go from a dawning awareness of Messiah to belief.

So it appears that

The twelve - at least some -were maybe unregenerate disciples at the time of baptism. Later, they came to true belief. BUT, they were not rebaptized.

How would paedos and credos answer this?

Also, how does Acts 19 come into play also regarding this issue of rebaptism?

Finally, just at what point should we view the disciples as having true faith? ]]> Ecclesiology Pergamum http://www.puritanboard.com/f47/12-apostles-rebaptism-55007/