Irenaeus on Keeping the Sabbath

"Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons in the last half of the second century, also gives us lengthy comments on the Sabbath, and his views probably reflect those of Asia Minor, since that is where he was from. He had also been in Rome and may have been influenced by Justin Martyr. Irenaeus, commenting on the grainfield incident (Matt. 12), notes that Jesus did not break the Sabbath, but Irenaeus gives a rationale that applies to Christians, too ..."

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R.C. Sproul on The Infallibility of the Bible

An excellent teaching by Dr. Sproul on the subject of "Infallibility & Inerrancy" where the Bible is concerned, showing how the word "infallible" signifies that God's Word cannot fail.  Sproul also confronts the position of many modern critics, who argue that the Bible is inerrant in matters of faith and practice, but not necessarily in matters of history and science.  Yet Jesus said, "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" (John 3:12)  In other words, if we cannot trust Jesus in matters of history and science, how could we possibly trust Him concerning salvation?  We HIGHLY recommend this teaching from Dr. Sproul, which will help to equip those who wish to defend the authority of the Scriptures.

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Martin Luther's Definition of Faith

"Faith is not what some people think it is. Their human dream is a delusion. Because they observe that faith is not followed by good works or a better life, they fall into error, even though they speak and hear much about faith. “Faith is not enough,” they say, “You must do good works, you must be pious to be saved.” They think that, when you hear the gospel, you start working, creating by your own strength a thankful heart which says, “I believe.” That is what they think true faith is. But, because this is a human idea, a dream, the heart never learns anything from it, so it does nothing and reform doesn’t come from this `faith,’ either."

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Pope John XXII -- Vicarius Filii DEI

The following is from a page of The Sabbath Privilege Edict of 1718, put forth by Pope John XXII, in which he confirmed that he received a vision from the Virigin Mary, in which she instructed that the wearers of the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be delivered out of Purgatory on the first Saturday after their death.  The title "Vicarius Filii DEI" (Vicar of the Son of God) as a reference to the Pope, can be clearly seen in the third line of this title. 

The Sabbath (Saturday) Privilege Edict

What the Most Pious and Devout Carmelite Mother of God requested from
Heaven, the Vicar of the Son of God ratified and promulgated on Earth

John XXII in a long celebrated bull, called Sabbitina, beginning Sacratissimo uti culmine &c.

Papal Confirmation Adds Weight

POPE CALLED "THE TRUTH, THE WAY, AND THE LIFE"

The official portrait of Pope Benedict XVI which was selected by the Vatican for the "Vatican Splendors" museum tour in North America, and exhibited alongside the works of Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto and other Masters of the Renaissance is called: "The Truth, The Way and The Life: Portrait of his holiness, Pope Benedict XVI." 

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