nuelsylves:


Jesus did three things that established the framework of His Church. First, He chose humans to carry out His work. He appointed Peter to be the visible head of the Church. Jesus said to Peter, "You are Rock and on this rock I will build my Church." (Matthew 16: 18) Jesus said "build," as in to create a structure. Jesus built His structure on specifically chosen human beings Peter and the apostles.

Second, Jesus gave Peter and the apostles the power and authority to carry out His work. "Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven."(Matthew 16:19; 18:18) "Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven, whose sins you retain, they are retained."(John 20:23)

Third, Jesus gave Peter and the apostles commands as to what that work should be. At the last supper, He commanded, "Do this in memory of Me." (Luke 22:19) He commanded them to "Make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), and to "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)

The early Church was structured in a hierarchical manner as it is today. We see in Acts, chapter 15 how the apostles and the elders came together under the leadership of St. Peter to decide the question of what was required of Gentiles. We also see how St. Peter was regarded as the head of the Church when St. Paul, "Went up to Jerusalem to confer with Kephas [Peter] and remained with him fifteen days." (Galatians 1:18) There is no Scriptural evidence of independent local churches.

The Catholic Church is the only church that can claim to have been founded by Christ personally. Every other church traces its lineage back to a mere human person such as Martin Luther or John Wesley. The Catholic Church can trace its lineage back to Jesus Christ who appointed St. Peter as the first pope. This line of popes has continued unbroken for almost 2,000 years.

God rules, instructs and sanctifies His people through His Church. Under her teaching office, the Catholic Church preserves the Word of God. She is the custodian, keeper, dispenser and interpreter of teachings of Christ. And she accomplishes this under the protection of the Holy Spirit.

mrdashing10:

He went to the synagogue to preach. Read your Bible 'if you got one'.
I wonder why my wife can't go to a Bible Believing Church different from the one I attend as long as Christ and godly living is taught there.

oladoja1:

oladoja1:

missyadorable:
It doesn't matter...

I grew up in a home where my parents attended same church,sat on same bench until my dad was made an elder

But they fight monday to saturday and continue after service on Sunday...
Elder always maltreating n beating his wife and nothing church could do about it.

Now,am married...my husband is catholic and attend 6am mass.I don't like catholic church...I rarely follow him.I attend Winners Chapel close to the house with our baby.

The most important thing is : We are at peace with each other.

Bottomline: Church doesn't matter!

Freethought:


The best tin yu are supposed to do is ask questions and not take pride in your ignorance.

What does the bible teaches abt unity in marriage?!

Naughtysite:


He is not confused. He is searching for TRUTH. It is scarce. Many men of God preach Money, Success and Prosperity. While some preach theology and christian sacraments. How many preach JESUS ?

They are illiterates when it comes to preaching, Teaching and expanding the word of God. Some of them have spiritual gifts and just want to prophecy and perform miracle to bamboozle their hearers and extort money.

You who has been sitting in Catholic do not even know what is happening outside. You will likely start your own search when trouble knocks. Though don't pray for that.

hopefulLandlord:
A Nigerian couple shouldn't even believe a Jew died for their sins

wetin concern Israel with Nigeria

FA13:

Because Jesus died for the whole world including you!

Opeomoope:



https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.gotquestions.org/amp/separate-churches.html

CoolFreeday:
I don't see it as a sin, though it might not be healthy for the relationship especially the children.
Its time we Christian begin to know that we worship one God irrespective of Church