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Marriage
Ordained by God Gen 1:28; 2:18; Tobit 8:5-7; Mt 19:6
Marriage likened to Christ and his Church Eph 5:21-23 Two in one flesh
For procreation of children Gen 1:28
Continence good for short periods 1Cor 7:1-5
Children a blessing from God Gen 24:60; 30:1-3; Ps 127:3; 1Sam 1:6; Lk 1:25
Divorce not permitted Mt 5:32; 19:9; Mk 10:2-12; Lk 16:18; 1Cor 7:10 Death dissolves marriage Rom 7:2; 1Cor 7:39
Celibacy a higher calling Mt 19:12; 1Cor 7:8, 25, 38
Annulment or Divorce?
One of the most common misunderstandings about Catholic teaching is the difference between an annulment and a divorce. Often people say an annulment is just a Catholic divorce -- nothing could be further from the truth. To Catholics there is no divorce (ref Mt 5:32; 19:9, Mk 10:2-12, Lk 16:18, 1Cor 7:10). An annulment is a statement by the Church that a sacramental marriage has never taken place. Take for example someone who is forced into a marriage. The Church would say that is not a Christian marriage. Civil law is exactly the same. A shotgun wedding is not a Christian marriage.
For Christians there are other reasons for granting an annulment. The Church has always taught that a marriage should be open to children. If a couple gets married but has no plans for children, then the Church might rule that marriage is not sacramental and is in fact null. (Be careful not to read this to mean you must have children to have a valid marriage -- you must only be open to children.) An annulment is a statement by the Church that a sacramental marriage did not occur. A divorce is a statement by a civil authority that a marriage is dissolved.
Holy Scriptures
Scriptures inspired by God Acts 1:16; Rom 1:2; 2Tim 3:16; 1Pet 1:10; 2 Pet 1:21
Called the Word of God 1Thess 2:13; Heb 4 12
Called a two-edged sword Ps 149:6; Heb 4:12; Rev 1:16
Some things hard to understand 2Pet 3:16
Have need of an interpreter Acts 8:30-31; 2Pet 3:16
Purpose and uses of Holy Scriptures Rom 15-4; 16:26; 1Cor 10: 1;
2Tim 3:15-17 No Scripture subject to private interpretation 2 Pet 1:20-21
Learned from childhood Deut 6:7; 11:19; 31:12-13; 2Tim 3:15
Blessed for believing the Word of God Lk 11:28; Rev 22:7
Apostles
Apostles are those who are sent
Called by Christ Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:13-19; Lk 6:12-16; Acts 1:13
Holy Spirit poured out on apostles Acts 1:8; 2:3-4
Apostles are witnesses to Christ Lk 24:48; Jn 15:27; Acts 1:8; 21-22; 2:32; 3:15; 4:33; 5:32; 10:39; 13:31; 22:15
Apostles shall judge the world Mt 19:28; Lk 22:30; 1Cor 6:2; Rev 20:4
Church built on apostles
Acts 9:15; Rom 1:1; 1Cor 9:1; 15:8-10; 2Cor 5:20; Gal 1:15; 17
Paul apostle of Gentiles
Functions of apostles Acts 2:42; 4:35; 6:2; 15:6; 1Cor 3:9; 4:1; 11:23; 15:1; 2Cor 5:20; 6:1
GOD'S GIFTS
Faith
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