<P> This expression comes from the writings of Saint Cyprian of Carthage , a bishop of the 3rd century . The axiom is often used as shorthand for the doctrine that the Church is necessary for salvation . It is a dogma in the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox churches in reference to their own communions . It is also held by many historic Protestant Churches . However , Protestants , Catholics and the Orthodox each have a unique ecclesiological understanding of what constitutes the Church . The theological basis for this doctrine is founded on the beliefs that ( 1 ) Jesus Christ personally established the one Church ; and ( 2 ) the Church serves as the means by which the graces won by Christ are communicated to believers . </P>
<P> This expression comes from the writings of Saint Cyprian of Carthage , a bishop of the 3rd century . The axiom is often used as shorthand for the doctrine that the Church is necessary for salvation . It is a dogma in the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox churches in reference to their own communions . It is also held by many historic Protestant Churches . However , Protestants , Catholics and the Orthodox each have a unique ecclesiological understanding of what constitutes the Church . The theological basis for this doctrine is founded on the beliefs that ( 1 ) Jesus Christ personally established the one Church ; and ( 2 ) the Church serves as the means by which the graces won by Christ are communicated to believers . </P>
who said outside the church there is no salvation
who said outside the church there is no salvation
Saint Cyprian of Carthage , a bishop of the 3rd century
Saint Cyprian of Carthage , a bishop of the 3rd century