Out
Of
Kontext
= Out
Of
Kilter...
Protestants teach that the Bible is all that is needed
as it, 'makes the man of GOD perfect, equipped for every good work'. 2Tim
3:17
They also teach that proper interpretation of the Bible is essential, yet
each does his own interpretation.
They also teach one of the basic rules of Bible interpretation...
"Thou shalt not take Holy Scripture out of context."
This is what they 'say', but it is not what
they 'do', especially when they wish to attack the Catholic Church.
Points in question:
1. 2 Tim 3:16-17 ONLY is what they point to to try and prove their false
'Bible Only' doctrine called Sola Scriptura.
See 'For Whom The Bell Tolls'
on this website. This file puts these verses IN context. When taken in
context, the meaning is just the opposite of what protestants teach.
2. 1Tim 2:5 ONLY is quoted by Protestants to 'prove' that they go to Jesus
Alone and there is no need whatsoever for another 'mediator' as this one
verse indicates.
See 'There is Only One Mediator'
on this website. It puts the out of context verse, used by Protestants,
back into context and there again the true meaning of this verse is quite
different from what they claim it is.
3. Mark 6:3 ONLY is quoted by Protestants to 'prove' that
the Blessed Virgin Mary had other children. Not only do they take it out
of context, but they also ignore another rule of the Bible, "Thou
shalt interpret Holy Scripture with the meaning of the words used THEN
and not the meaning of the words NOW."
See 'Genealogy
of The Brethren' on this website. This file
puts that one verse in context and shows who the real parents of the 'brothers'
and 'sisters' of Jesus Christ were, and it is all right from Scripture.
Also see 'Mary's Perpetual Virginity'
for more on this subject.
4. Matt 23:9 ONLY is quoted to 'prove' that Catholics violate this explicit
verse because they call a priest 'Father'. Once again, this one verse is
taken out of context. When put in context and when not ignoring other teachings
of the Bible regarding 'Father', the meaning of this one verse is quite
different.
See 'Call No Man Your Father'
on this website. It puts that one verse in context, and again, the meaning
is quite different from what Protestants charge.
5. Ex 20:4 ONLY is quoted to 'prove' Catholics worship statues. Once again,
this verse is taken out of the context of the whole. When put in proper
context, the meaning AGAIN is not what Protestants claim it to be.
See 'Those Catholics Worship Idols'
on this website. It puts Ex 20:4 in context and once again, the meaning
is not what Protestants say it means.
6. Matt 6:7 ONLY is quoted to 'prove' Catholics practice repetitious prayers,
such as the Rosary. This is yet another example of taking one verse out
of context and ignoring the context of the Bible.
See, 'Why Pray to Blessed Mary'
on this website for the true meaning of Matt 6:7.
7. Acts 15:13 ONLY is quoted to 'prove' that the primacy of the Apostles
was given to James and not to Peter. This argument is so weak, it is non
existant. Literally scores of Bible verses attest to the fact that Peter
indeed was given primacy, and he was given this honor by GOD Himself. Many
more verses ignored by Protestants.
See 'The Primacy of Peter'
on this website. This file is like swatting a fly with an elephant.
Other Protestant charges answered on this website...
1. Peter was never in Rome. Oh No? Read this, 'Peter
in Rome'.
2. The Catholic Church was never given authority. Wrong again! See 'Who
Has The Authority?'
3. The Catholic Church is not the true Church. Wrong still! See 'Catholic',
and all under 'Church'.
4. There is no record of Popes back to St. Peter. Then what is this? See
'The Unbroken Line'.
5. Mary was not Immaculately Conceived. Sorry, but she was, see 'Immaculate
Conception'.
6. We should not honor Mary. Why not? See many files under 'Blessed Virgin
Mary's Corner'.
7. Purgatory does not exist. You will believe that it does when you get
there. See 'Purgatory'.
8. There is no true presence. It is only a symbol. Oh Yeah? See 'John
Chapter 6' and my challenges.
9. Catholics added 7 books to the Bible. Another false charge. See 'The
Deuters'.
Written by Bob Stanley, February 1,
1999
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