Silly me! Before I came into the Church I was involved with a Bible study that I really enjoyed and learned so much from. It was called Bible Study Fellowship and we met once a week in the evenings. Again, I want to delve into Holy Scripture and would like an online course that I could do at my own pace. I've been racking my brain for months now and just now thought to ask the forum if any of you know of a good Bible Study on line or not. I miss it and feel I need it. I read the Bible but I want a deep understanding of it and feel I need some concrete direction. thanks, Lee
Unbelievable Padraig, you just beat me to it!! Scott Hahn site: http://www.salvationhistory.com/studies/courses/online
wow! You two are sure quick on the draw! Have a blessed day, everyone! Safe in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary!
How's this for reviving an ancient thread concerned with understanding the Scriptures! I believe the below best explains the relationship between faith and works according to the Catholic Church. Of course, such nuances will not be needed in 98% of my encounters with non-Catholics, but I do like to be prepared for the unexpected. Ultimately, the two clinchers for me will be Genesis 22 and James 2. The reason is that in this situation, the work that Abraham does in exhibiting love of God and his own righteousness is witnessed by God alone. Genesis 22:10 Then Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” James 2:17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
This whole thing should have been solved centuries ago and I don't understand why it continues to be a thing. One line Jesus gave says it all "By their fruits ye shall know them" That's it, solved. Faith and works vs faith alone is a false point of division in it's entirety.
