Members Grego Posted June 4, 2007 Members Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hi everyone I`m new to the forum and I`m a Catholic who wants discuss scripture, faith and stuff. It is certainly good for me to know that other christians love the Word aswell. I have heaps of questions to ask and not enough time in the day to ask them. Are Catholics welcome here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevinmiller Posted June 4, 2007 Members Share Posted June 4, 2007 We've had several other Catholics here. We've even had an atheist. So long as your not here to spam or attack, we're happy answer your questions. :smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grego Posted June 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 4, 2007 If there is only one mediator between God and man, how is it that the Word of God only comes to us through the Prophets and Apostles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JJJ4given Posted June 4, 2007 Members Share Posted June 4, 2007 Grego, there is a big difference between a messenger(apostolos) and a mediator(mesites). We only have one mediator: 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; However, there were several messengers(apostles) from God. Twelve for Israel and one for the Gentiles. There were certain requirements for being an apostle as Peter spoke: Acts 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Also, since the cannon of scriptures is completed, there is no more need for certain things: 1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. We have the completed word of God, so there is no more need, nor can anyone qualify to be an apostle anymore. We have a completed testimony of Christ's resurrection: Acts 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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