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The Book of Ezekiel (part one)
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Through The Bible: Ezekiel (Part 1)
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Were The Early Christians (Roman) Catholic?
This is the typical claim: “We were all Catholic at one time”
Except, I don’t think so.
Just like the Talmudic Judaism of today is not the same as the faith of Moses or David, so too the Catholic faith of today has core tenets which are foreign to the catholic (i.e. “universal”) church of the early centuries. They are not the same.
Here are some points at which I think perhaps modern Roman Catholicism is at odds or at least just don’t jive with widespread early Christian teaching:
Mark 6
Mark 6:5-6
He was not able to do a miracle there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. He was going around the villages teaching.
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Jesus returns to Nazareth but is rejected by His own people due to their familiarity with Him. He sends out the Twelve to preach repentance, heal, and cast out demons. Herod hears about Jesus and mistakes Him for John the Baptist, whom he had beheaded. Jesus feeds the five thousand, walks on water, and heals many in Gennesaret.
This chapter highlights the theme of rejection and recognition, illustrating how Jesus and His disciples face disbelief and opposition even while demonstrating divine power and authority.
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Mark 5
Mark 5:34
“Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be healed from your affliction.”
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Mark 5 includes three main accounts:
- The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac: Jesus casts out a legion of demons into a herd of pigs, which then rush into the sea and drown.
- The Woman with the Issue of Blood: A woman, sick for twelve years, is healed by touching Jesus’ cloak. Her faith is highlighted as the reason for her healing.
- Jairus’ Daughter: Jesus raises a synagogue leader’s daughter from the dead, demonstrating his power over death.
This chapter emphasizes the power of faith in Jesus’ ability to heal and restore, whether from spiritual, physical, or mortal afflictions.
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Mark 4
Mark 4:11
“He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables'”
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Here Jesus teaches primarily through parables by the sea, using stories to convey deeper spiritual truths. He starts with the Parable of the Sower, describing how the word of God is received differently by various types of people, represented by seeds falling on different types of ground. He explains this parable to His disciples privately, highlighting the need for understanding and receptivity to God’s message.
Jesus then continues with other parables like the lamp under a basket, the growing seed, and the mustard seed, each illustrating aspects of the kingdom of God – its growth, its visibility, and its unexpected impact from small beginnings.
The chapter concludes with Jesus calming a storm on the sea, showcasing His authority over nature and His ability to bring peace amidst chaos.
This is he revelation of the kingdom of God through parables, emphasizing the importance of understanding, receptivity, and faith. Jesus uses these stories to reveal truths about God’s kingdom to those with ears to hear, while also demonstrating His divine power, which underscores the theme of Jesus as both teacher and Lord over creation.
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