The Church is that one wherein the true word of God is…
“The Church is that one wherein the true word of God is preached, which Christ left to His Apostles, which the same Church hath always observed, the doctors preached, and Martyrs and confessors witnessed. This is the Church I believe to be true.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The true Church follows Christ’s teachings as handed down by the apostles, observed by faithful throughout history.
In simple terms: The Church should stay true to Christ’s word.
Uphold apostolic teachings.
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- Interpretations may vary across eras.
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- reverent
- traditional
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