Power and Primacy of the Pope (1537): Smalcald Theologians - 5 views
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Ken Chi on 19 Jan 11Necessary for salvation? Saying that he is divine and has authority is a sin.
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What evidence does Pontiff have that he has the divine right to be superior over all bishops and pastors, and authority over bestowing kingdoms? Also, would a supreme being really leave such a man like this in charge, or anyone in charge as a matter a fact?
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This shows us the domestication of religion over time as a moral takes charge of the Christian society.
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so that no one of them was to have more or less power than any other
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This states that the disciples didn't have power over one another, but then does that mean that their is a power difference between the disciples and people.
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already had the superiority by divine law, it would not have been lawful for the Council to take any right from him and transfer it to the bishop of Alexandria
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Such superiority is impossible. For it is impossible for one bishop to be the overseer of the churches of the whole world, or for churches situated in the most distant lands to seek ordination [for all their ministers] from one.
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What proof is there that Pontiif has divine right over bishops and pastors, and has authroity over bestowing kingdoms
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