The Catholic Church IS the ONE TRUE CHURCH

"scripture itself says the Church is the "PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH" (1Timothy 3:15)"Pro would present statements and beliefs by the Catholic Church as unrefutable evidence because the Catholic Church is true. Pro cannot beg the question in this manner as the debate is about whether or not the Catholic Church is the one true Church. Because of the premise of the debate, any stance by the Catholic Church cannot be used to prove its own veracity. The only independent source we have to compare to is the Bible.I have shown that the Church of Christ was established upon the foundations of prophets and apostles. Pro's argument is as follows:1 - The Church of Christ is the pillar of truth.2 - The Catholic Church is the Church of Christ.3 - The Catholic Church is the pillar of truth, and it's teachings are to be taken as scripture.My argument is as follows:1 - The Church of Christ is founded on apostles and prophets.[1]2 - The Catholic Church is founded on bishops.[2]3 - The Catholic Church is therefore not the Church of Christ.As to Pro's continuing arguments about Peter, even if Peter were the rock of the church(being part of the foundation of apostles), upon his death, the apostles were no more, hence the foundation was no more. There is no scriptural basis for passing on the 'keys to the Kingdom of Heave' to anyone other than the apostles.Pro points out the verses in different languages, which has no bearing on the argument. Any translation will be less-perfect than the original, so examining the bible in other languages than the original is futile.Pro asks for a definition of witness that I have provided several times. Acts 1:21-22:"21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,22 beginning from John's baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection."The apostolic witness needed to be present with the other apostles at the time of Christ's ministry and resurrection. I again assert that nobody in the Catholic Church fits this requirement."In this passage, Paul is saying that Jesus is the foundation of the Christian Faith. The difference is that the church is the structure and body of Christ while faith is necessary to become a member of the church." The scripture referenced[1] states unequivocally that God's household is built on the foundation of prophets and apostles, with Christ being the corner stone. Pro cannot change this scripture's requirement to only be Christ and faith. The foundation of apostles and prophets must be present."2 Thessalonians 2:15 tells us to follow Tradition."This scripture reads: "So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter."I assert that the teachings we must hold on to are the teachings of scripture. Ephesians clearly shows us what Christ's Church must be founded upon."Jesus said he would send us the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost guides the Church and the Holy Ghost will not lead the church in the direction of destruction." Pro assumes that the Holy Ghost is leading the Catholic Church. This point begs the question that the Catholic Church is true to prove that it is led by the Holy Ghost. Any other reference to discerning truth by the Holy Ghost only leads to individual, subjective perception, and cannot be used as a conclusive argument in this debate."The bible says that scripture can be interpreted to ones own destruction. " Pro brings up a great point. He calls my interpretation of the scripture as 'private', but I propose that Pro's interpretation is similarly 'private'. Pro asks 'How do you know your 'private interpretation' is correct?'.I use this question as evidence against Pro's claim. How does the Catholic Church know its interpretation is correct? How does Pro know his interpretation is correct? If we throw doubt on one interpretation, we must fairly throw doubt on all.[1]Ephesians 2:19-20 NIV[2]http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com...But in order to keep the Gospel forever whole and alive within the Church, the Apostles left bishops as their successors, "handing over" to them "the authority to teach in their own place."