9 More Church Fathers Explain the Catholic Belief About Baptism
“Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” (CCC 1227)
“Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” (CCC 1227)
“This sacrament is also called ‘the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,’ for it signifies and actually brings about the birth of water and the Spirit without which no one ‘can enter the kingdom of God.’” (CCC 1215)
Here’s proof that the Church Fathers thought the Church was infallible and indefectible.
Departing from ‘sola Scriptura,’ Luther said there was nothing in Scripture about the Assumption, yet he still believed it, implicitly on the authority of the Church and tradition.
‘I am much more careless than I was under the papacy.,’ said Luther after his apostasy
‘Justification is conferred in Baptism, the sacrament of faith. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who makes us inwardly just by the power of his mercy.’ (CCC 1992)
Mary was saved in a more profound way than others who are in the company of the elect.
Luther rejected papal, conciliar and ecclesiastical infallibility and said that popes and ecumenical councils could err.
‘The disciple of Christ must not only keep the faith and live on it, but also profess it, confidently bear witness to it, and spread it.’ (CCC 1816)
‘… when it is deprived of hope and love, faith does not fully unite the believer to Christ and does not make him a living member of his Body.’ (CCC 1815)
Subscriber Service CenterAlready a subscriber? Renew or manage your subscription here.
Subscribe and Save HALF OFF!Start your Register subscription today.
Subscribe NowGive a Gift SubscriptionBless friends, family or clergy with a gift of the Register.
Order NowOrder Bulk SubscriptionsGet a discount on 6 or more copies sent to your parish, organization or school.
Order NowSign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox.
Sign Up