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ninja there is something in the Bible saying that Christians should confess their sins to one another. I'm sure you know that.
I think it is in Timothy, maybe Ephesians, but probably the former. Regardless, if the church makes itself available to hear confession, then it is a service based on scripture. It is so recognized that we have clergy privilege in law but of you confess to anyone other than them, your spouse, or your attorney, it is fair game.
Where I disagree with many is that the Bible also requires Good Works, but so few outside the RCC agree with that.
yes, I know that but not to a Priest. Jesus is our High Priest and ALL BELIEVER'S ARE PRIESTS.
all believers are NOT priests.
Hebrews makes it very clear that only a man who is called of God as Aaron was can be a priest.
in acts 8 we have Peter being offered money for the ability to give the Holy Ghost. This would have been unnecessary if being a believer made you a priest.
God calls men and ordains them to offices to preach the Gospel and administer salvation to the people. He always has and always will.
God doesn't need someone else (sinful man) to save people. You get saved by Jesus Himself by trusting in Him. No man ministers salvation. WOW!
you really dont know the scriptures do you. What do you think the apostles were doing if not ministering the salvation of Jesus Christ to people?
why do you think the Lord gave us Apostles and prophets, pastors and teachers for if it was not to bring us to Christ.
the scriptures are clear that those who believe in Christ are to be like Him and bring salvation to the people. We are to be saviors on mount Zion.
but I suppose we should just ignore the scripture and thousands of years of human history because clearly God is different now and doesn't call priests like Aaron we just become priests by believing