8 December 1869- 18 July 1870: Vatican One
Donald Philip Veitch
Vatican One began deliberations on 8 Dec 1869. On their view, Peter alone occupied the supreme and governing apostolic office. The apostolic foundation of the Church was laid for all time to come and the gates of Hell has not, cannot, and will not prevail against it--as founded in one superior apostle.
The New Testament is the infallible voice notwithstanding the Roman war dance to the contrary. There is not one example of the exercise of jurisdiction of Peter over other Apostles. Rather, we see the reverse.
Peter, himself, disowns and prophetically warns his fellow-presbyters against the hierarchical spirit. It is a defacement of the church when they become Lords and Tyrants. Surely, Rome is the loudest exhibit alongside Pat Robertson and his Pentecostal associates, e.g. TBN. Evangelical amnesiacs have forgotten these things.
Peter exhorts them to be examples his flock (1 Pet. 5.1-4).
Paul and John acted independently of him, as the Acts and Epistles prove. The Epistles to the Corinthians, Galatians and Romans, from this perspective, are devastating. Paul did not consult the other apostles. Even Ratzinger has noted this re: Galatians 1 and 2, to wit, that Paul openly rebuked Peter at Antioch. (Unfortunately, this has been noted by True Catholics, e.g. Confessional Protestants.) Benedict XVI wondered aloud—in one of his books—why Protestants did not make more of this. Some have noted, from the Roman side, this was the mere loving admonition, quietly offered, given by an inferior to a superior. This charlatan and false teacher in Rome needs another St. Paul to rebuke him face-to-face.
At the Council of Jerusalem, James presided. A compromise was involved. All were involved and not just the apostles. They acted as brethren, not Lords; the Apostles, elders, and brethren acted synodically (so much for the Congregationalists, Independents, and Baptists while we are at it).
Lest we forget.
3 comments:
Hello Sir...
I've been studying this very topic. Let me share a series of quotes from Jewel's Defence of the Apology", a reply to M. Harding:
It is not sufficient to claim succession of place: it behooveth us rather to have regard to the succession of doctrine. St. Benard saith: "What availethit, if they be chosen in order, and live out of order?
... To be 'Peter's lawful successor, it is not sufficient to leap into Peter's stall. Lawful succession standeth not only in possession of place, but also, and much rather, in doctrine and diligence.
... And for that cause they say, 'We are Peter's succcessors:' even as the Pharisees sometimes said, 'We be the children of Abraham.' But John said unto them, 'Put not your affiance in such succession. For God is able even of the stones to raise up children unto Abraham.'
This tactile succession doctrine also infects the Anglican Church and has become in the eyes of those that hod it the only valid mark of a true church!... not!!
continued...
Jewell eloquently writes in his Homily for Wit-Sunday:
The true Church is a universal congregation or fellowship of GOD's faithful and elect people, built upon the foundation fo the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner stone (Eph. 2:20). And it hath always three notes or marks whereby it is known. Pure and sound doctrine, the Sacraments ministered according to Christ's holy institution, and the right use of Ecclesiastical discipline. This description of the Church is agreeable both to the Scriptures of God, and also to the doctrine of the ancient fathers, so that none may justly find fault therewith.
Sound doctrine... i.e. is the clear Gospel ala the authority of Scripture, and salvation that is by God's grace alone, through faith alone, in and by Christ alone. The right administration of the Sacraments "preaches" this. And the right shepherding and discipline in the church is unto this end.
Would that the Anglican Church repent of it Romish and liberal ways...
Jack
Excellent, Jack. Thanks.
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