Magisterium:
Magisterium means the teaching authority especially of the Roman Catholic Church.
Magisterium means the teaching authority especially of the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman Catholics believe:
The Deposit of Faith of the Catholic Church consists of Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium in conjunction with our holy Father the Pope. You can equate it to a three legged stool, with each leg having its own specific function. This three legged stool is also firmly implanted on the solid rock of the Catholic Church.
The Deposit of Faith of the Catholic Church consists of Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium in conjunction with our holy Father the Pope. You can equate it to a three legged stool, with each leg having its own specific function. This three legged stool is also firmly implanted on the solid rock of the Catholic Church.
A three legged stool has strength, is sturdy, stable, steadfast and stalwart. That is all well and good. However, what happens when you cut off one leg? The stool becomes unstable and falls over.
Most Protestants believe:
Protestants believe that truth is found in Scripture alone, as interpreted by the individual, and that the original manuscripts of the Bible are without error.
Protestants believe that truth is found in Scripture alone, as interpreted by the individual, and that the original manuscripts of the Bible are without error.
Adventists believe:
Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold to fundamental beliefs as taught by the Holy Scriptures. They believe that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold to fundamental beliefs as taught by the Holy Scriptures. They believe that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17