Catholicism

• Bible was originally infallible 


  inspired by God and written by humans
• Old and New Testament contain the saving truth
• Importance of tradition - helps us to understand scripture through the church


  helps us to recognise errors in translation
• Scripture = the speech of God 


  Tradition = the active word of God
• Apostolic tradition 


  • stems from Jesus' Apostles
  • Jesus commanded them to preach the Gospel to all men orally
• Apostolic succession 


  • Jesus' Apostles appointed Bishops were given teaching authority (continuous)
• What are some problems?

  • relying on church leaders who could steer you in the wrong direction
  • outdated e/g views on women