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Power and Primacy of the Pope (1537): Smalcald Theologians - 5 views

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shared by Karen Lee on 18 Jan 11 - No Cached
  • In addition to this, it is necessary to acknowledge that the keys belong not to the person of one particular man, but to the Church
  • keys belong not to the person of one particular man, but to the Church
  • Christ gave to the apostles only spiritual power,
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  • did not give the power of the sword, or the right to establish, occupy or confer kingdoms of the world [to set up or depose kings]
  • this power by divine right is common to all who preside over churches, whether they are called pastors, or elders, or bishops
  • . Yea,
  • Karen Lee on 18 Jan 11
     
    "the Roman bishop is not by divine right above [cannot arrogate to himself any supremacy whatever over] other bishops and pastors." Luther's argument: The Pope is not a singular leader above the rest.
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