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ETS Resignation Triggers Tradition Discussion

Executive committee: Roman Catholics may not join.

Collin Hansen | posted 5/09/2007 09:04AM

The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) indicated that its members will discuss the role of tradition in Protestant theology after president Francis Beckwith rejoined the Roman Catholic Church and resigned ...

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Gary J Sibio

Posted: May 13, 2007 12:54 PM


re: Gregg Allison's comment I wish Protestants would actually do a little research. Trent's anathemas do not apply to Protestants. In Catholic theology anathematizing someone means they are excommunicated. You can't excommunicated someone who is not part of your church in the first place.

Edison

Posted: May 12, 2007 6:26 PM


If you watch the Catholic T.V. channl you will observe less then 20% of the things that you see and hear can be found in the New Testament. My appeal is not finding fault but to encourage them to teach the Bible. Let go of the beads and preach the Word. Blessings, Edison

Tim Deibler

Posted: May 11, 2007 8:41 AM

Chuck: The ETS statement, "The Bible alone and the Bible in its entirety, is the Word of God written and is therefore inerrant in the autographs," is clearly an affirmation, not a denial. While its implications and corollaries include both affirmations and denials of various other beliefs, as is the case with any well-written doctrinal statement, the statement itself is positive in nature, not negative.

Matt	Posted: May 11, 2007 12:16 AM

As a Catholic, it is always an inspiration to see a conversion story about someone who takes their relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ, so seriously. In addition to sharing his journey, Francis Beckwith has also shown respect toward the Catholic Faith, while acknowledging his continued admiration for Evangelicalism. With so many eyes on him, he has conducted himself as a model of Christian charity.

Maria

Posted: May 10, 2007 3:08 PM

It's true that the early church was much truer to the biblical standard in its theology and worship. This was later distorted by the RC church to such an extent that true Christianity became buried in liturgical tradition, myths and legends that only served the narrow purposes of its leaders. We must return to the point that Chuck mentioned: those beliefs and practices that we share in common, above all the love of Christ.

Gary	Posted: May 09, 2007 6:27 PM


I think it would be interesting to know whether Professor Beckwith considered Lutheran or Reformed churches; both of which are confessional. When I was an evangelical we never were taught anything about the five Solas of the Reformation or the three forms of unity or the Westminster confession of faith.

Chuck

Posted: May 09, 2007 5:15 PM

I am not Protestant. I considered it. I studied it. Prayed about it. Went with Rome and have not wavered since. Still I enjoy worshipping with Protestants in their churches often. We share Jesus Christ, His death, resurrection, and together we look for His return. We should not put our doctrinal disputes above our love for a Savior who prayed for us on the night He was betrayed, praying that we all be one in Him. To put a doctrinal difference on a par with this love, or even above it, cannot please Our Savior. The vile statements I have read in this past week must offend a Savior who died for this Body. Finally, regarding the ETS, I think an organization gets off course when it seeks to define itself more by what it doesn't believe than by what it does believe. But that's their group. I can see I'm not welcome. Great coverage by CT. Thanks!!

sdonahue

Posted: May 09, 2007 4:50 PM

Former Catholic cleric here. There are things in the RCC that I can still appreciate and believe are valid. But, to be considered a member of the Roman Church in good standing, one must 100% submit to every doctrine of that Church. I do not. If Mr. Beckwith can...well, that's on him. I find Evangelicalism to be correct on the area of justification, however, the horrible lack of underdeveloped Eucharistic theology and celebration is a constant horror.

caveat bettor

Posted: May 09, 2007 4:20 PM


Beyond the labels and the history, I think it comes back to where and how the branches are plugged into the Vine.

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