Who or what is the arbiter of truth?

This is good too.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbiter

The Holy Spirit.

This is true but not to those baptized into Christ Jesus but His apostles / priests who have the jurisdictional authority, then they must teach us the lay people.

Lk 1:4
Matt 28:19
Jn 20:21
Acts 8:31
Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught…

No Christian has the authority to read scripture for yourself and decide your own doctrines or beliefs! Eph 4:5 Jude 1:3

Jesus Christ founded the new covenant church for the salvation of all men! (Jn 1:16-17) Christ is the truth! (Jn 14:6) Christ and his church are one!
(Acts 9:4 eph 4:4 eph 5:32)
The church is the pillar of truth
(1 Tim 3:15) that must teach all men (Matt 28:19) without error guided by the Holy Spirit
(Jn 16:13)

Thru the grace of God in the sanctification of souls applied in the seven sacraments!

Christ established the sacraments as the primary means of grace!

Sacramental life: Jn 1:16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. Jn 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Christ founded the church for the salvation of souls!
Teach and sanctify all men unto eternal salvation!
Matt 28:19

Jesus Christ “did not” establish a church and send the Holy Spirit to cos spiritual blindness, anarchy, and chaos!
Protestants have changed the spirit of truth into a spirit of error, and the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church the bride of Christ into a harlot of 30,000 sects
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please read #43 thanks

The truth

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:6‬ ‭

How we can know the truth for ourselves

“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:31-32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

One of the reasons Jesus was born in this world

“Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
‭‭John‬ ‭18:37‬ ‭KJV‬‬

The new way of worshipping God in spirit and in truth

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.”
‭‭John‬ ‭4:23-26‬ ‭KJV‬‬

jesus is the truth , what he began to preach after he was baptized is the truth if we believe then we’re going to believe this part also and receive the “spirit of truth “

“If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth;
…but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14:15-17‬

you also have to hold on to the truth when we realize it’s the gospel because of this

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭2:1-2‬ ‭

The simplicity is this God came to walk among us and tell mankind the truth about eternal life , salvation , and damnation. And said anyone that believes is going to be saved.

then he sent witnesses out to preach the same things to the rest of the world the truth can be understood in the gospel of John who is the truth ? Jesus . What is the word of truth ? Jesus word . What is the doctrine of God ? Jesus words

what offers everlasting life and salvstion from death ? Jesus words

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭5:24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

and finally what will judge mankind in the end ? The truth of Jesus word

“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:48-50‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Jesus is the truth . the gospel is the truth . That’s why this is true of the gospel and the gospel alone


“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;

but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:15-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

that’s truth until the end

Harlot?
You should forewarn people you are of the Roman' s Catholic church of Satan.

AWWW - the po' Catholics are still convinced, Deceived by their corrupt leadership, that they're "the church that's the pillar and ground of truth".

THERE IS a church that is just that, and it's been running along in perfect truth since Jesus ascended. ALL BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS both living and physically dead have always been part of it, and there's no "mixture of Wheat and Tares". There's even folks that are members of the Roman Catholic Church system that have been reached by the Holy Spirit IN SPITE of the Catholic churches lies, and have been Born Again of the Holy Spirit. It's not a "Visible Body" with buildings, stained glass, and organs. Could be that it'll be revealed in the end times as Ephesians 4:11-16 promises

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So baptismal regeneration is required for justification?
How do we know what is and what is not the word of God?
What is the authority of the apostles successors in the church founded by Christ on Peter and the apostles?

I understand not, all I did was quote scripture?
Did Christ establish the church for the salvation of all men?
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Scripture does not say born again by the spirit but by water and the spirit or baptismal regeneration

No spiritual invisible church
The church is visible, physical, mystical body of Christ with spiritual aspects
Matt 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
(Those baptized members of Christ but not his authoritative church)

17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(The visible authoritative church)
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Since there's no such thing as "Baptismal regeneration", the question is meaningless.

One quick test is whether or not it's found in the Bible, either literally or contextually.

Since there never was a Physical Religio/political "visible church system" founded by Christ on Peter and the apostles" the question is meaningless.

The church that Jesus founded is that called out body of BORN AGAIN Christians both alive throughout the denominations, and physically dead in Heaven and on earth which is the pillar and Ground of the truth.

I'm not going to explain all the errors of Catholicism. You can research the matter for yourself... and you won't see the light until you do so anyway.

Just know this: if you continue to promote Catholic errors on this site, you will be reported, and banned. Quickly.

He did not ever establish the pagans temple of the Romans.

The church are the faithful in Christ in toto. (In total)
Jesus is the rock. Peter was referred to by him to make that salient point that was spoken of in the OT and regarding Christ. Which Jesus knew Peter would recall.

The RCC is the antithesis of Christ's work. A temple to men and their hubris thinking they hold the keys to the kingdom.

They're wrong!
Damned wrong!

So it’s not really Christian chat?
Will you also be banned for sharing you’re faith?
I thought a forum was for sharing our faith in an open and free exchange of ideas?
Thanks

Can you be saved without a priest? Thanks

“How do we know what is and what is not the word of God?”

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:1, 4-5, 9-10, 14, 17-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬

you acknolwedge that Jesus is God in the flesh and understand the gospel he preached is Gods everlasting word and will Never change or fail believer

Read the gospel Of John and believe what it says and you won’t have a question how to know What God has said to believers in Jesus

here are a bunch of relevant scriptures for you to simply consider

In the Old Testament God said this

“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, ( in the future ) even the sure mercies of David.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:1, 3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

that’s about seven hundred years before Jesus was born this is what Jesus was claiming about his word

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭5:24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Another thing you should really consider

“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12:48-50‬ ‭KJV‬‬

when it comes down to it Peter and Paul and John all have to answer to Jesus and the gospel like all Of us do because this is Gods everlasting word the words spoken by Jesus in the gospel of Matthew mark Luke and John

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24:35‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:51‬ ‭KJV‬‬

because it’s gods word of everlasting life like he said in John 12 and five and it’s thy word that’s going to judge everyone who rejects it like he said in John 12 because that is Gods word the gospel is the doctrine sent to all nations and all creatures of the earth for a reason because it is gods true and unchanging word that can save man’s soul from impending death

there’s a reason Jesus said this before he went to heaven

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

( because that’s the word of truth that saves us )

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:15-16, 19-20‬ ‭

Or in Matthew you get more details of what the right doctrine is

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:18-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

your asking “ how do we know what gods word is?” It’s the gospel Jesus came to earth to preach the new testement

“The law and the prophets were until John:

since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭16:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

It’s the New Testament word we need to accept

“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭1:14-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

that Gods everlasting word of requirement we have to believe the gospel to be saved

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24:14‬ ‭

“And the gospel must first be published among all nations.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭13:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

because that’s gods word that can save us Jesus was sent to earth to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God as was promised by the prophets

“And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭4:17-19, 21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

the gospel is now preached in every nation on earth or has been or will be. It’s because that’s what can save mankind Gods own word when he dwelt among us in the flesh and said “ God preach the gospel I taught you to all people whoever believes will be saved “

the epistles you have to understand tbey all accepted the things Jesus taught first d they were then preaching those same things everywhere they went

airs why we have four full
Books dedicated to Jesus ministry . His teachings his Life , his miracles his suffering and his death and his resurrection those four books are records of the gospel and hats what needs to be accepted nd believed

Then The epistles help us better understand the record of the gospel we believe

“The gospel according to Matthew “ the gospel according to mark “the gospel according to Luke “and “the gospel cording to John “

That’s what saves people we don’t have to know it all or understand it all we have to hear and believe it to be saved like this is a really simple example we have to hear what Jesus said

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

We need to believe that concept because it’s Gods word of truth Jesus was sent to speak as all of his words are

“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
‭‭John‬ ‭18:37‬ ‭KJV‬‬

his voice is what he himself said in his body on earth it’s why we have the gospel in the Bible so clearly still we can still today hear exactly what shod said to man out eternal life , forgiveness of sins , salvation , life , death , God , man ect

all we have to do is hear the lord Jesus and accept what he’s saying will save us and what he’s saying will condemn us t that point you know Gods word and it’s source it’s Jesus he’s the word made flesh he’s the one who spoke Gods everlasting word d the one we all have to appear before to be judged by his words as he said

of we just believe the real gospel first the epistles don’t then Seem different but we realize the epistles are better explaining the gospel Jesus preached like he said Would happen when they received the spirit at pentocost


None of it is wrong or anything as Christian’s we need to accept Jesus Christs word nd the. Everything else starts to make sense because that’s what they are talking about the gospel Jesus established first

gods word is the gospel he preached that’s why it’s what he sent the gospel into the world for salvation and said everyone that believes ll be saved those who don’t will be damned

it’s the final judgement word from God and won’t change or end ever we are supposed to learn and believe the things Jesus taught his disciples because that’s what we are if we claim to be a Christian

were no different than them because we have the lord with us also like they did

The priest needs to find salvation first.

To the question itself, always.

Do we need to be taught and instructed? Thanks

No, so you can be wrong, we often think like Saul that we are acting righteously and doing the will of God but when the blinding light of Christ appears we see how pride and spiritual blind we really are.
Christ is the only savior and he is a priest heb 7:17

Ministerial priests only need regeneration in Christ by grace of Baptism to minister to the church
Not saved for we are not saved until we endure to the end of life Matt 24:13 abiding in Christ and faith Jn 3:16 Jn 15:1-5
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The three fold new covenant priesthood:

High priesthood: “Jesus Christ”
acts 10:14
heb 5:1
heb 8:1
heb 8:3


Ministerial priesthood: “apostles & their successors, and those they ordain” (low priests)
Mk 3:14
Jn 15:16
Jn 20:23
acts 1:15-26
acts 14:23
Acts 16:4
Rom 15:16
1 cor 9:14
1 Tim 3:1-2
1 Tim 2:7
1 Tim 4:14
Phil 1:1
James 5:14

Royal priesthood: “baptized members of Jesus Christ”
1 pet 2:5-9

The new covenant was a reformation of the mosaic covenant so it has many similarities. Heb 9:10

Old Israel:

Ex 19:6
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

New Israel:

1 pet 2:5-9
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;

Gal 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.

28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.

Gal 6:16
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Apostles were ordained priests by Jesus Christ at the last supper:
1 cor 11:24-26
do this in memory of me. offer this in memory of me, the Passover was a sacrifice. Ex 12:27 1 cor 5:6-8

Worship:

Adoration: rev 7-12
Propitiatory reparation: Jn 1:29
rom 3:25 1 Jn 2:2 1 Jn 4:10
1 Jn 2:2 1 Jn 4:10
Thanksgiving: Phil 4:6
Petition: Phil 4:6

Spirit and truth:

John 4:24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Offering the eternal sacrifice of Christ for the salvation of all men!

No. Christians are saved the moment they believe.

The RCC has its own rules that are not Gospel truth.