Mark 11:27-33 reveals a striking parallel between the Sanhedrin's authority claims and modern Roman Catholic magisterial claims — not as a "hypocrite" jab, but as a pattern Jesus addresses.
The Catholic Magisterium Is a LOT Like the Sanhedrin： The Mark Series pt 44 (11_27-33)
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Introduction to Mark Series pt 44 on authority, the Sanhedrin, and Roman Catholicism
Winger argues the NT confronts potential heresies and false claims embedded in history, and Jesus's interaction with the Sanhedrin provides a template for responding to similar authority claims today — specifically the Roman Catholic magisterium. Catholic apologists themselves draw the parallel (seat of Moses → chair of Peter), so Winger extends it further. The passage: the Sanhedrin delegation asks Jesus by what authority he does "these things" (temple cleansing); Jesus responds with a question about John's baptism.
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@Dundada63093 @davidmn316 @restoredkgdm @rightresponsem That’s not exactly true because Roman Catholicism also introduces a lot of errors which distract from the gospel. Back to the topic: scripture teaches that God gave government the responsibilit...
@Dundada63093 @davidmn316 @restoredkgdm @rightresponsem That’s not exactly true because Roman Catholicism also introduces a lot of errors which distract from the gospel. Back to the topic: scripture
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@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Hm. From where I come from, evangelical is contra
@ministrymisfit @masonmennenga Hm. From where I come from, evangelical is contrasted with the roots of Roman Catholicism, originating as a movement focused on personal faith and biblical authority ove
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