Called to Communion What's the Next Life Like?
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Oct 1, 2025 Explore the intriguing origins of the Churches of Christ and their quest to restore New Testament Christianity. Delve into the debate on living apostolic authority versus sola scriptura. Dr. Anders clarifies the distinct nature of Christ's sacrifice and the role of the Mass. A fascinating conversation unfolds about the validity of baptism, along with insights on Peter's pivotal role in early Christianity. The discussion also navigates the ethical implications of viewing death footage and culminates with a profound exploration of heaven and the beatific vision.
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Origins Of The Churches Of Christ
- The Churches of Christ arose from 19th-century Restorationism seeking a return to apostolic Christianity by rigorous Sola Scriptura.
- Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone led a movement that tried to recreate New Testament practice but still became another denomination.
Apostolic Authority Over Scripture Alone
- New Testament churches settled disputes by appeal to living apostolic authority, not by referencing a closed written canon.
- The Council model and apostolic decisions governed early church unity rather than Sola Scriptura.
How Catholics Read Hebrews 10
- Understand Hebrews affirms Christ's one, unrepeatable sacrifice that accomplished redemption once for all.
- Catholics then see the Mass and Christian life as applying those merits, not repeating or diminishing Calvary's act.
