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Sometime before His assention to Heaven -- Jesus knowing the deciples were not devine -- gave them some leaway? I.E. They (the deciples)could determine doctrin or methods... and because they acted under the spirit (Holy Ghost)& in His name, He would make the decission ok with the Father...
Is there scripture to support the above? (Excuse my poor spelling -- I am just a fisherman correctly or incorrectly remembering a reading from my childhood)
Joe, don't worry about spelling. Thanks for writing.
I would not use the word "leaway." Rather, I would say that Jesus sent the Holy Ghost [Holy Spirit] to enligten and guide the disciples in spreading the message that Jesus had already given to them.
Mt 28:20 speaks of teaching the doctrine of Jesus.
Lk 24:45 speaks of the opening of the disciples minds to undersand the scriptures.
Jn 17:6-20 speaks of Jesus remaining with the disciples to carry out his words.
These scriptures say that Jesus and the Holy Spirit will be with the apostles in teaching the message that they had received.
If I have missed your question, Joe, please feel free to write again.
Best wishes.
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.
I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.
I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 40 years. I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.
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I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas.
I also have a master's degree in English.
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