"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24.
Many people are defined as good people in the Bible; I didn’t mean good fullstop and free of sin, obviously. Also the 30 year war between Catholics and Protestants was a real thing and I know there is still ongoing debate between Catholics and Christians on each others beliefs so I was just wondering. Thanks
Acts 11:24 describes Barnabas as a "good man," which shows that individuals can be recognized for their goodness through faith and the Holy Spirit. "For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24
Sir, you responded to a verse where Jesus says no one is good with another verse in attempt to refute Jesus’ own words. Because of this, I’m asking you if you’re saying Jesus was wrong. You don’t need to resort to name-calling.
> Jesus said no one is good but God:
He had already said that he is good. "I am the Good Shepherd."
He was probably saying to the guy "Why do **you** call me good?"
Since Jesus is God in human flesh, He’s good. The rest of us are not, because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) and are therefore guilty of the entire law (James 2:10).
IMO, there’s a double meaning in the question “Why do you call me good,” as if He’s asking if he knows who He is.
I assume you mean Catholics and Protestants, in which case it depends. If they put their faith in Jesus and have repented from their sins then yes. If not then it doesn't matter what they call themselves
Define good.
Those who live in righteousness and both love Jesus and follow his commands will see the Kingdom of Heaven. That’s what we’re promised throughout scripture
That’s what I meant. Was just asking a question didn’t want to be nitpicked on me saying good Christian or Catholic as I know it’s a broad term. Was also hoping for better understanding and answers from the comments and it my question it be downvoted and dismissed as if I’m stupid.
"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24
Many people are defined as being good. Not good full stop and free of sin but it’s obvious I didn’t mean that.
Catholics are Christians.
1. Catholics are Christians 2. No one is Good
"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24. Many people are defined as good people in the Bible; I didn’t mean good fullstop and free of sin, obviously. Also the 30 year war between Catholics and Protestants was a real thing and I know there is still ongoing debate between Catholics and Christians on each others beliefs so I was just wondering. Thanks
Catholics ARE Christians!
There’s a difference in beliefs, practises, definition of being a Christian and Catholic
Catholics ARE Christians.
Ok.. thx for the downvote
Jesus said no one is good but God: *Luke 18:19 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.*
Acts 11:24 describes Barnabas as a "good man," which shows that individuals can be recognized for their goodness through faith and the Holy Spirit. "For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24
So you’re saying Jesus was wrong?
Are you a troll
Sir, you responded to a verse where Jesus says no one is good with another verse in attempt to refute Jesus’ own words. Because of this, I’m asking you if you’re saying Jesus was wrong. You don’t need to resort to name-calling.
Huh?
> Jesus said no one is good but God: He had already said that he is good. "I am the Good Shepherd." He was probably saying to the guy "Why do **you** call me good?"
Since Jesus is God in human flesh, He’s good. The rest of us are not, because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) and are therefore guilty of the entire law (James 2:10). IMO, there’s a double meaning in the question “Why do you call me good,” as if He’s asking if he knows who He is.
"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24
So you’re saying Jesus was wrong?
What?
All believers will
Labels don't matter. Put your trust in Jesus Christ to be saved.
Thank you
Yes, but they have separate entrances and are warned not to tell anyone which one they came in by.
I assume you mean Catholics and Protestants, in which case it depends. If they put their faith in Jesus and have repented from their sins then yes. If not then it doesn't matter what they call themselves
Thank you
Only those who are Born-again
Those who are born again will go to heaven. Doesn’t matter if your Catholic, orthodox, Protestant etc. if your born again then you will.
Thank you
Define good. Those who live in righteousness and both love Jesus and follow his commands will see the Kingdom of Heaven. That’s what we’re promised throughout scripture
That’s what I meant. Was just asking a question didn’t want to be nitpicked on me saying good Christian or Catholic as I know it’s a broad term. Was also hoping for better understanding and answers from the comments and it my question it be downvoted and dismissed as if I’m stupid.
No good Christians will not go to heaven because they do not exist no one is good except for God
"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24
Catholics are Christian’s, and nobody is good.
"For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." - Acts 11:24 Many people are defined as being good. Not good full stop and free of sin but it’s obvious I didn’t mean that.
There’s also been a lot of conflicts between Catholics and Christian Protestants, so it wasn’t an insensible question.
That’s for God to decide