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> Question:
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> how do catholics and protestants differ in regard to the
> significance of jesus' birth, suffering, death and resurrection?
Erica,
This can be a difficult area since not all Christians view the work of the
cross exactly the same, that is, with regard to its significance for our
salvation. But if you can get past the minutia, then the significance does
become much the same for Catholics and Protestants. All Christians see the
cross as God's place of atonement for the whole of humankind. It is how
the cross is approached that makes the distinctions.
Many believers see the cross as God's finished work, in that our
salvation is fully in the hands of the Lord, and that we are saved by
grace through faith alone. Others see the cross as a beginning place, and
that we have to measure up to certain expectations before we can be
ultimately saved. But again this depends on the group.
There is a major difference to how Catholics and Protestants see
the birth of Jesus. While both groups agree on His Virgin birth, the
Catholics take things much further. It is here where the doctrine of the
immaculate conception enters the picture. This doctrine states that Mary
was born without original sin. Out of this doctrine comes an elaborate
scheme of what is known as Maryology, which transfers over into the
adoration or worship of Mary. Of course Protestants do not accept this
since it was never taught in the Scriptures.
Blessings,
Buddy
Bro. Buddy Martin - Ask
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Lawrence "Buddy" Martin
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