Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian?

If you are trying to openly learn more about Christianity in general I highly recommend mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.

I know this will seem like a strange suggestion, but Jordan Petersons biblical lectures absolutely made me at least open the door to being able to believe. I only say it's strange because he is not a religious leader and never asserts that the bible is a historical fact. I went to Catholic school, was baptized, etc. I never once felt like I could believe it. And I think there are two reasons. The over simplification from actual churches, especially the evangelists and the over science-ification in society. Jordan is a little hard to fallow if you have never heard any of his stuff, but it's on CHclip. Catholicism seems to be the closest to actually converging with Jordan opened my mind to. The bible is quite literally a map to the fabric of reality and consciousness. The bible is also so so so coded. So when people take it literally, they are doing a disservice. Sorry that was so long. But JPB analyzing the bible in a literary fashion has brought tens of thousands of people to actually attempt to read and understand the bible. Or at least say.. what would happen if I tried.

100% the top two replies there.
C.S. Lewis mere Christianity and Jordan Peterson are honestly the two best possible options in the world to start out with. Great for people who are new and know nothing about Christianity; but so full of depth too

Sorry wanted to comment one time. Tolstoy has a very very short book called "A Confession". Super easy to read, but perfectly explains the disconnect athiest have to understanding this. It's such a hard thing to explain to someone. Wish I could beam my dozens of viewing hours into people's heads

I second what everyone is saying about Mere Christianity. I read it when I was finding Christ and it's beautiful. Makes sense,I always loved Narnia and Aslan :D

@@georgepierson4920 I understand all Catholics are christian but not all
christians are catholic. That’s why I said I was looking into and studying the differences.

@@CruzMissileTV Let me tell you honestly, I know for sure God is happy with true Catholics for I have met and seen countless Catholic people who have had miracles done through them.
Don't believe all the protestant hate and condemnation of all Catholics - for they do not know what it is to be a true Catholic.
For Jesus knows your heart and whether you are a Catholic or not, it is up to Him to judge.

take is as a sign, follow your research about islam

Welcome my friend 🙏💐

They're all crazy eh? . But not yours. Yours is real

'you must be born again'. Jesus

@@SpencerCourtis You're only born once. Make the best of it.

I’ve heard that about multiple churches

Do you think we'll ever mend the great schism?

There are some unbiblical catholic beliefs.

@@Cavachonc777 proof?

@@Dominio-Cattolico The Bible.

@@Cavachonc777 lol I thought so. The Catholic Church has no beliefs that contradict the Bible.

Read The Bible and you will know the many many flaws in catholicism. We do not need to confess to a priest to be forgiven, but to God. We do not pray to or through anyone- when Jesus rose from the dead the veil between man and God was torn. It says to call no man father (likely meaning church leaders) and catholics call the priest father. It says nothing about a priest not being allowed to marry- it actually says that doctrines of demons will say to not be given in marriage and abstain from certain foods (catholicm and islam), it says nothing about the pope, and the church founded by peter was not catholicism but the church of the apostles- catholicism began when the romans realized they could not stop christianity so they adopted it and made it their own by adding their pagan practices. If mary was to be so revered and praised and idolized- then it would say it. Jesus says no one born of a woman was as great as John the Baptist- mary was not as great as him- and neither or them should be idolized.
Under the vatican is a painting of lucifer and there are idols all around (likely ancient romans idols). If catholicism was the “one true church” then it would never have this- it would be destroyed immediately. Remember that ezekiel had a vision where he looked inside the temple and saw wicked abominations and leaders worshipped idols. Follow Jesus Christ, not the catholic church. Do not join denominations.

@@georgepierson4920 im not a protestant

@J Kim give the verse with the context

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vinnie302 Beautiful! You are being called. “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them.” John 6:44

Our prayers are with you. If there is something difficult to understand don't hesitate to ask. My story is similar.

So happy for you 💕 welcome home!

Bless you! 🙌

What is the truth?

Born a sinner as the Bible says you need to a repent and trust the true Gospel

@@ThatGuy-nr5sp 'you must be born again'. Jesus

@@SpencerCourtis is that your answer?

@@Peacemakers59 ...

I can relate to a degree. My mom is a JW and me and and my father have tried to help her and teach her the truth. May she be prayed for😢. We have tried reaching her about the mass as well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Remember to check everything you are taught with the Word of God. Jesus said that if we continue in His Word, we will be His disciples. So many people get lost in all kinds of traditions. I hope that you are genuinely born again, seated in the heavenlies with Christ, that you know Him and are comfortable talking with Him without any mediator. Are you close friends with Christ Himself? That is the Bible's invitation! Christ died on a Cross so that we may know Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.

UH-OH, are you thinking that you're saved because Jesus died on the Cross? ? ? ?
Jesus paid our sin debt in full on Calvary, BUT that did not impute His Righteousness to us OR save us OR forgive our sins.
To be saved and sealed AND have all your sins forgiven, and to receive the Righteousness of God (be justified) one must TRUST the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary, by "believing" 1 Cor 15:1-4 KJB, the gospel of the grace of God, the only gospel that saves anyone today, in our present "dispensation of the Grace of God".
Please consider reading:
Rom 3:20-28 KJB
1 Cor 1:21 KJB
Eph 3:1-9 KJB
Acts 26:18 KJB.

@dracos girl. Please read your Bible. God will reveal His truth to you.

@@melodyb7018yes, please read the Bible; God will let you see the Catholic Mass, all over it, when the right time comes. God bless you!

@@elenag2965 What kind of bible you can see the Catholic mass?
Are you seeing sacrificing of humans in your bible?

Question of the week 30: 12/17/2022
Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Sabbath day, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 29:
Question was: What is First Love in this verse?
>Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
When we first learned about our savior, Jesus, our hearts overcame with joy and happiness and could not describe the sensations we felt as we can't hardly contain them.
With that enthusiastic emotions we want to spread the gospel of Jesus to anyone we meet and to the whole world every moment of the day.
We are in love with Him.
This acts of caress needs time and effort and hard work. And remembering the things Jesus spoken to us.
As the time passes that zealousness has fizzled out and started to tip our toes back into the cares of the world.
Are we saying ourselves this?
>Luke 12:45-46
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
So be ready!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
How can we revive the feeling of First Love back again?
FYI: Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating this Feast of the dedication.
Evening of 2nd day, Sunday (12/18/22) to evening of Monday (12/26/22). 8 days of celebration.
>John 10:22-23
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

Question of the week 32: 1/7/2023
Happy Sabbath, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 31:
Question was: When is God's New Year's day?
God has established His calendar from the beginning.
>Genesis 1:5
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
>Genesis 1:14
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
Months were already established.
>Genesis 8:5
And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.
>Genesis 8:13
And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.
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Days are determined by the phases of the Moon cycle.
1st day of every month begins with New moon.
So, when is God's New Year's day? March 21 (Abib) for 2023.
Abib (also called Nisan), an ear of corn, the month of newly-ripened grain ( Exodus 13:4; 23:15); It began about the time of the vernal equinox (marks the beginning of spring), It was called Nisan, after the Captivity ( Nehemiah 2:1).
On the fifteenth day of the month, harvest was begun by gathering a sheaf of barley, which was offered unto the Lord on the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
On the 3rd day of creation;
>Genesis 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
On the 6th day, Adam and Eve, and all the creatures that God created were able to eat the fruits, grains and nuts.
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When the children of Israel (People of God) were under the bondage of Egypt for 430 years, they have forgotten what was established by God.
He reiterated the timelines according His guidelines.
>Deuteronomy 16:1
Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.
>Exodus 12:2
This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
>Leviticus 23:5
In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord's passover.
>2 Chronicles 35:1
Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the Lord in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month.
>Ezra 6:19
And the children of the captivity kept the Passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month.
God has set every events according to His timeline with His Calendar.
-Seventh day Sabbath
-Flood
-Birth of Issac.
-Freeing 430 years of bondage the children of Israel who dwelt in Egypt. (Exodus 12:40)
-Feast days (pointing to Jesus).
-70 years of Babylon captivity.
-70 years of Daniel's prophecy.
-Birth of Jesus.
-Death of Jesus
-Pentecost.
-Gospel open to the gentiles.
-1260 years prophecy (Under the Papal power/dark age of Bible)
-2300 years prophecy (Cleansing of the sanctuary - began atonement of Jesus)
Date of Day of the Lord's return was not given.
>2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
So should we dismiss God's calendar?
Jesus said,
>Matthew 4:4
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
As we are children of God, should we not keep all His word?
Nevertheless, we are using secular calendar (Gregorian) in tune with the world.
Feast of the Tabernacle remains to be observed. Will be fulfilled at the 2nd coming of Jesus.
Also,
>Isaiah 66:23
And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord.
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Question of the week: What does it mean when Jesus said,
>Mark 3:33
And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

Did your baptism as a baby remove sins? A newborn baby does not know sin.

@@langleybeliever7789 It removes the original sin, which we got by inheritance, not imitation.
The Church, in opposition to Lutheranism, considers Baptism to be the start of a change in your essence. You are born again, and as you grow in virtue, your nature changes to something more holy over time. This process is called Sanctification or Conversion.
We consider baptism to be a type of Exorcism because of this.
And this is why it's, in fact, important to baptize as early as possible.
Some non-Catholics consider baptism to be where you affirm, with your full reason, that you are now following Christ. In Catholicism, this is a different sacrament called Confirmation of the Faith. Each diocese sets a minimum age where you can do that (typically 16yo) and you are sent to learn everything you NEED to know about Christianity (or, alternatively, get a priest to vouch that you are already knowledgeable enough), so that your confirmation is genuine. You can't affirm something you do not understand, after all.
Which is also why I believe Protestants got baptism wrong, baptism can be done to anyone and historically has been done many times in Day 1. But, can you really call yourself a follower of Christ with all your reason, will, faith, and dedication if you don't even KNOW properly what this properly entails? I say not, the Church (as always) got this one right.

@@alonso19989 The scripture rebukes this. And they have been around longer than the Roman church.

@@langleybeliever7789 book, chapter and verse please

@@alonso19989 I tend to find even when I provide the scripture Roman Catholics don't give the bible authority. Please provide me the versr where it says you must be baptised to be saved.
Better yet ask one of your holy men of apostolic succession when they were saved? They should know the day I do.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

Your story mirrors mine.

Amen welcome home

Amen welcome home

According to the Holy Quran, Jesus didn't claim that he was the son of Allah(God) and he didn't introduce himself as the God but He said:
Quran - Zuhruf 64
I seek refugee in Allah from the Satan.
In the name of Allah ,Rahman ,Rahim
"Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a straight path."
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And on the resurrection day Allah will ask Jesus about the Christian faith.
Quran - Maaide 116-118
And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities (gods) besides Allah?'" He will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.
I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness.
If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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If you love Jesus, accept him as a Messenger not as the God and not as the son of Allah. If you are follower of Jesus, believe in Messenger Muhammad, too. Because that's what he really wants you to do. And he heralded the coming of Messenger Muhammed. Jesus said to his people this👇👇👇
Quran -Saff -6
And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."
Quran -Women 171
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

hey thats awesome, me too I’m just starting to read more meditations and catechism to make the bible make sense cuz there seemed like a lot of contradictions but I’m finding there’s always a video like this one to answer them. God bless, I bet he’s happy to have his son/daughter looking to find Him again.

Interesting. I’m thinking of returning to Catholicism. My favourite time to be in Church is alone, it’s when I can connect and pray in my own way. Tbh I find mass quite dull, but I find praying and spending time in the church when it’s quiet that I feel close to Christ.

@@morphosis7655
You shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither raise you up a standing image, neither shall you set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down to it: for I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 26:1
Brother, there are many things wrong with the Catholic church, they are sincere but sadly deceived. Please read your Bible and pray that God baptize you with fire and the Holy Ghost. God bless you brother.

@@brocklee7859 amen! God bless you!

@@brocklee7859 As a Catholic I am with Jesus already. I'm not the one whose religion is based upon a protest against Christ's Church established with Peter as its head. Your Protestantism relies on man-made doctrines and rationales of humanity, which is inherently flawed in God's Kingdom. If anyone has turned from Christ, it is you.
You are a pharisee because you preach and condemn and take the moral high ground on a premise of hypocrisy, just the same way the pharisees did.

I love you

@@kevinfernandez9999 ignore if you choose, I'm just the whistle-blower. Read history books is all I can tell you

“And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭9
The word of GOD is the only truth. Catholic religion values tradition and superstition over the Bible. Do not be fooled.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

@@VeronicaMartinez- Bro is the Archbishop of Yapistan

@VeronicaMartinez-
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The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

More the reason I hope he sees the comment. Its not about if your a catholic or a protestant. catholic or a Christian do you love Jesus and are you seeking him for who he is or who you want him to be. I wonder why this archbishop doesnt call for Unity given the New Testament clearly demonstrates Members of the Body of Christ share a common bond with all other Christians, regardless of background, race, or ministry. “There should be no division in the body, but . . . its parts should have equal concern for each other” (1 Corinthians 12:25). *We simply believe there are some serious doctrinal problems with the Catholic Church that need to be addressed biblically.There is also the issue that the practices of many Catholics depart from the "official traditions" of the Roman Catholic Church. For example, the Roman Catholic Church does not "officially" teach Catholics to worship Mary, but rather to honor and revere her. However, through observation, it is abundantly clear that many Catholics do in fact worship Mary. This is the result of the Roman Catholic Church not doing a good job of teaching and explaining its doctrines. Many Catholics are completely ignorant of what Catholic doctrines and practices truly mean and signify. Some of our Catholic-related articles may be responding more to the unbiblical practices of some (or most) Catholics, and not necessarily the "official positions" of the Roman Catholic Church.
We strongly believe that the Bible is to be our guide for faith and practice. While we recognize the value of church traditions, we refuse to accept any tradition that is not clearly supported by the Word of God. Our "conflict" with Catholicism is in regards to the proper interpretation of the Bible.
We strongly believe that the Bible is to be our guide for faith and practice. While we recognize the value of church traditions, we refuse to accept any tradition that is not clearly supported by the Word of God. Our "conflict" with Catholicism is in regards to the proper interpretation of the Bible. If you read the Bible you would notice many things regarding any man made doctrine and how it differs from Gods word really to recognize we must first differentiate between denominations within the body of Christ and non-Christian cults and other religions. Presbyterians and Lutherans are examples of Christian denominations. Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses are examples of cults (groups claiming to be Christian but denying one or more of the essentials of the Christian faith). i hope you can get an idea of what i am saying. Even denominations get caught up in things that dont even line up scripturally. It happens thats why it is so important to read the Holy Bible, lean on Gods understanding and ask him for wisdom. Study the Word of God and be seasoned grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ and be humble. Not prideful or wise in our own eyes. I really believe God, his spirit and him in the flesh Jesus Christ Yeshua the only one worthy of all my praise and adoration. He is the only one who went to the cross for my sins. Which both people who call themselves catholics *rather than Christian although biblical universal name for followers of Jesus Christ) do agree on
its just when they go into things like catholics vs protestants why be a catholic and not a christian etc etc? We should care enough why and evaluate to find the truth... Just that kind of talk should raise questions? Are we not all Christians if we Whole heartily Rely on Jesus Biblically? Why do catholics think the Word of God is not enough to guide them in life. Why does the Holy Bible have to be labeled a protestant bible? catholics feel the need to make this all more complicated than it needs to be i am trying to say " isnt that concerning?"

“from that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’.”
matthew 4:17
please repent 🙏 read the bible! 📖 they are false preachers and do not know the way to get to our lord and savior, the time is near. there are so many prophesiers trying to warn others. -‘mike 444’ has posted other people’s prophecys’
(also if you live in california, there’s gonna be a food shortage in less than 2 weeks)

toilet paper & cookie!!! Yea I live in California 😶

Loraine Ayala i’m sorry i meant 1 more week 👀😨

Christ alone saves. Which is what Christians believe unlike Catholics who think you must do works. Such as getting baptized. That is not a necessity to be saved.“And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭11:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
Faith and repentance save you. Jesus died on the cross to wash our sinful slates clean, but if we act as if works save us, we disregard the sacrifice Jesus made
“But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭4:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Keep it up. Don't listen to people who try to influence you. Keep following the Christ

keep studying scripture and you will find your way back home. Contrary to popular protestant beliefs, the catholic church is the only biblical faith. As well as it should be, the catholic church instituted the cannon of scripture (the bible). I am sorry you did not receive better formation in the faith before you left .

@@dherpin4874 Greetings Herpin. As a historian by profession and a Roman Catholic for the past 38 years or so, previous member of the Legion of Mary, teacher of the Catechism...I know that now I am presently in very safe hand, where God wants me to be. My home is in Jesus Christ my Lord. I know it may be hard for you to understand, but once day God will open your heart to receive the Truth. I am presently reading the confessions of St.Augustine by the way. My mind is not closed but now I am living in the Truth of the Word of God. Remember the Scribes and Pharisees were well versed in the Torah and did not even recognize Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. What you need to do is objectively research the Roman Catholic Church and their doctrines comparing it to the Word of God. May God bless you and keep you. May you continue to walk daily with Christ, imitating Him in all that you do. May the joy of Christ continue to fill you and make you whole. Sending lots of love from the Caribbean. I am free to discuss any questions you may have concerning why I left. Take care.

​@@simonejohnson-ramlakhan1724 Thank you for the kind reply. I feel as though I have a good knowledge of Catholic History (but could be wrong), and I guess I would have quite a few questions. I would start with what do you believe to be the most concerning doctrine of the catholic faith and more importantly why do you feel it falls short of Truth?

@@simonejohnson-ramlakhan1724 Hi. I hope your invitation to discuss any questions of why you left extends to everyone. I think such an exchange, if done charitably, would enlighten everyone. As for my history, I was born a Catholic, but left for 17 or so years. I came back in my early thirties and never looked back. If I can pinpoint any doctrine which led me back, its the Church's teaching that one expiates sin when one suffers in the flesh.
Anyway, I consider all teachings of the Catholic Church to be the Word of God and thus, true. Which ones do you consider false?

@@dherpin4874 Hello Herpin, greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. I am concerned that in posting additional information on the forum, it may be seen as disrespectful to the space. I will post 1 issue. Let me first state that the information posted here is copied from Keith Piper because it was easy for me to research his references. I was able to access a book called Philosophical Essays on the Work of Louise Victorine Ackermann which is also referenced here and can be sourced online.
Cathecism of the Roman Catholic Church 980 - 986 explains that a priest has power to forgive sins, and confession to a priest at least once a year is necessary unto salvation.
However early church writes such as Chrysostom (350 AD), and Basil (350 AD) wrote strongly about confessing sins to God only........ all these Canon laws can be overwhelming at times I know every church needs order and guidelines for members to follow but so many....thousands of Canon laws.
The Bible gives these examples of confessing sins to God only:
When Simon of Samaria sinned after being baptized he was told to pray to God for forgiveness. (Acts 8:22)
The apostles never heard confessions, but said in Acts 10:43 that: "through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins."
Peter never forgave the sins of Cornelius. (Acts 10:44-48)
Paul never forgave the sins of the Philippian jailer. (Acts 16:30-34)
Only God can forgive sins. "Who can forgive sins but God only." (Mark 2:5-11)
When Peter sinned by denying Christ, he confessed to God and was forgiven.
When Judas sinned by betraying Christ, he confessed to the priests and then committed suicide. (Matthew 27:3-5)
Question: What about James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another that ye may be healed."
Answer: This confession contributes to a restoration of health, because the sickness has come on the patient as a punishment for some sins that he committed.
See 1 Corinthians 11:29-31. If we are sick, and are conscious that we have hurt any person, we should make confession to them. The reason is "that ye may be healed." This verse in no way proves that if we confess our sins to a priest, that the priest has power to declare such sins to be forgiven because:
This confession is not to be made by a person in health to obtain salvation, but by a sick person that he may be healed.
This verse commands mutual confession, meaning that the priest should also confess his sins to the people.
No mention is made of confession to a priest, or any minister of religion.
This confession is for faults where one has injured another. Nothing is said about confessing sins to those we have not injured such as a priest.
There is no mention here of absolution, by a priest or any person.
Only He (God) whose law has been violated can pardon or forgive an offence. No third person can forgive a sin between two people.
Catholic "auricular confession" is dangerous because:
1. it gives so much power to the priesthood to suppose that they can absolve sins.
2. it pollutes the mind by keeping impure thoughts in the mind long enough to make confession (especially during Covid) and to state them in words.
3. it gives a man such power over a female to suppose that it is required by religion that all sins passing in her mind should be disclosed to him.
Question: But doesn't John 20:23 say that a priest has power to forgive sins "Whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosoever sins ye retain, they are retained?"
Answer: The meaning is, not that man can forgive sins (because only God can), but that they were to declare on what terms and conditions, to what characters, and to what attitude of mind, God would forgive sins.
God was saying that people might have assurance of forgiveness who would comply with those terms. Those who did not comply should not be forgiven, and their sins should be retained.
Jesus here is giving the apostles (and by extension all Christians) the privilege of announcing heavens terms on how a person can receive forgiveness of sins. If a person believes in Jesus, then a Christian has the right to announce his forgiveness. If a person rejects Jesus Christ's blood sacrifice on the cross as the full payment for his sins, then a Christian can announce that persons sins are not forgiven.
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man, not a priest, not Mary, and not the saints. "There is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5)
First Peter 2:5-9 describes believers as a “holy priesthood” and a “royal priesthood.” Revelation 1:6 and 5:10 both describe believers as “a kingdom of priests.” In the Old Covenant, the faithful had to approach God through the priests. The priests were mediators between the people and God. The priests offered sacrifices to God on behalf of the people. That is no longer necessary. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we can now approach God’s throne with boldness (Hebrews 4:16).
It is up for debate because this is solely a matter of Christian faiths interpreting the Scripture differently. Ofcourse we know there can only be one correct interpretation.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

Pray, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.

Haha welcome home Ill pray for you i am also discerning priesthood too

Convert, 30 years ago. Welcome

What turned you to Catholicism?

In all respect, I think that the Catholic church is false. In Catechism 1257, it says that baptism is necessary for salvation. Yet, Paul writes, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10.13)." Which is it? Will a person be saved by calling on the Name of the Lord or do they need to be baptized?
Moreover, the Catholics I have conversed with have been extremely dishonest. That is, they will quote Bible verses that, supposedly, 'prove' that baptism is necessary for salvation, yet, even if they are right, they contradict Romans 10.13. One Catholic was at least honest enough to say, "No, it is not true that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." She was heretical, but honest!
Remember the words of Paul, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." I hope that you will have a personal encounter with Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.

@@kenshiloh3349 Amen and amen to that Brother. 🙌💜👍

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

Question of the week 24: 10/29/2022
Happy Sabbath, church! Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
I trust that we, the people of God, are receiving blessings on His holy day.
Answer to Question of the week 23:
Question was: When we go to heaven what would be the food for us?
In the beginning Jesus created many things before He created man.
On the 3rd day...food was created.
>Genesis 1:11-13
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
13 And the evening and the morning were the third day.
Then animals were created on 5th day.
And man was created on 6th day.
Ye shall eat..
>Genesis 1:29-30
29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat (food).
30 nd to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat(food): and it was so.
As we have covered on the Question of the week 23, before the flood the church (sons of God) did not eat animals.
There would be no greeneries left to eat after the flood therefore God told to Noah to bring 7 sets of clean animals and only 1 set of unclean into the ark.
We know that people's life span has been dramatically reduced when they started to eat animals as Noah died 950 years old and Abraham died 175 years old (10th generation).
No more death...
>Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Jesus gave His people the Manna at Exodus we too prepare to exit this world soon.
Revelation 2:17
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
As the tree of life was in the garden of Eden...
>Revelation 22:14
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Also, His word is...our food.
>Deuteronomy 8:3
And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live.
>Matthew 4:4
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
I am looking forward to going back to the garden of Eden.
>Revelation 22:2
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Question of the week: What is the tree of life?

“And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭9
The word of GOD is the only truth.

Question of the week 34: 1/21/2023
Hope you had a wonderful Sabbath, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Praise God and worship Him in His holy 7th day (completion of His 6 days creation). Reminding us that He is the Creator.
Answer to Question of the week 33:
Question was:
Who is the originator of SDA (Seventh Day Adventist)?
Hint: Genesis chapter 2 and 3.
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As we are Christian (follower of Jesus), we must live by every word proceeth out of mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)
In the beginning, after 6 days of creation He created one more day to complete His work.
Seventh Day was created...
>Genesis 2:1-3
1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
As He blessed and sanctified the seventh day, it is included in His Ten Love commandments; commanding us to rest and worship on His holy 7th day.
>Isaiah 58:13
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on MY HOLY DAY; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
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Adventist...The first coming...
The meaning of Advent (Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming."): Advent is a period of spiritual preparation in which many Christians make themselves ready for the coming, or birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
After Adam and Eve sinned, the message of 1st coming of savior was given to Adam and Eve.
>Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
THEREFORE, JESUS IS THE ORIGINATOR OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST.
The Patriarchs and God's children have long waited for the first coming of Jesus. They were the first Seventh Day Adventists.
They kept the Sabbath Day while they were expecting Messiah to come.
>John 1:41
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
>John 4:25
The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
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The second coming...
Jesus said, He will come again...
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:28
Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
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Jesus said,
>Matthew 12:8
For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
The Seventh Day Sabbath is owned by Jesus as we are too owned by Him.
Keeping His holy 7th day is recognizing that He is the creator as it states in His 4th commandment.
>Exodus 20:8-11
11 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
What Jesus expect of us to do on these last days? Keeping His 4th holy 7th day Sabbath commandment along with other 9 commandments and expect His return.
>Revelation 14:7
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
>Revelation 22:12
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Are we doer of His word or just giving Him the lip service?
>Luke 6:47-48
>47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
Are we believers of His word or just hearer?
>John 14:23
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
-Do we believe He is the Creator? If answer is yes, then we would keep His holy 7th day Sabbath. (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown)
Those don't...Jesus calls them evil doers.
>Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
-Do we believe He is coming again? If answer is yes, then we are an Adventist.
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Question of the week:
Does God test our faith?

@@livytex4423 So when Saint Paul says he is our father in faith I guess he was wrong as well? What do you call your parents? (hint, your mother and father)

​@@narrowwaytolife4525 Thanks for your word dump but why would I leave the the actual Church that Jesus founded almost 2000 years ago, the same Church that is actually supported by scripture and the early church fathers, writings and teachings. Maybe you should actually watch some of Father Mike's videos first before you troll.

😇 welcome home brother

❤️

What benefits are you talking about?

@@jatwangismyname900 Of the 7, I highlight the following three that will alter your spiritual life for the better: Reconciliation, receiving the Holy Eucharist, and Anointing of the sick.
Additionally, I’ve come to realize that the Rosary is a powerful spiritual weapon when prayed daily and regularly.

@@theenglishprofessor8411 Reconciliation to what or who?

Home always feels deferent

*Read your Bible* and stop letting them tell you about God through the Catechism or their doctrines. *Trust in Jesus Christ alone.* I used to be a Catholic too. Please read your Bible, ask your priests questions and *tell them to cite from the Bible ONLY to receive answers.*
For example, why do we call you FATHER when the Bible tells me not to? *"And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." (Matthew 23:9)* *Tell them you want an answer from the Bible ONLY to explain this.* If they cite anything else that is not from the Bible, then they are dodging the question and you are being deceived. God bless you!

@@wesleynunez3825 the answer to the newly formed modern argument of protestants “call no man father” controversy lies in the miss interpretation of this verse by protestants. I would venture to say most protestants who present this as an argument don’t adhere to this in their own lives. That is to say most would refer to their own biological fathers as “father” or “dad”(synonymous with father). But furthermore the Bible itself does not adhere to the modern protestant interpretation of this verse. And in order to make it fit one would literally have to brake the commandment “honor your father and your mother”. Further more one would have to ignore that the New Testament repeatedly uses the term “father” with respect to biological, ancestry, and spiritual references, along with “Father” God. The only logical conclusion is the protestant interpretation of this verse is flawed, or the majority of the Bible is in error of its use of the term “father”.
Respectfully, show me where in scripture the Bible says something has to be proven in scripture to be true, and I will then limit my responses to Bible verses. I am not being antagonistic by only offering a deferent prospective.

@@dherpin4874 I am not a protestant actually, but I would imagine them presenting the same argument though. *I do NOT take everything the Bible says literally and caution others to do the same.* For example, Matthew 5:29-30 tells us to pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands if it causes us to sin. That is an exaggerated statement or claim NOT meant to be taken literally, a hyperbole. So, you can still call your biological father your father because we are suppose to honor our parents because it is a commandment from God telling us to do so. *However, in the context of Matthew chapter 23 it is warning the Disciples NOT to be like the Pharisees. When you address any man as your father, except your biological father, then you are inadvertently exalting them.* It is true that the Bible uses the word "father" to denote some responsibility or spiritual role, however, that depends on what the context of said passage is alluding to. For instance, "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were." (Romans 4:16-17) The idea is that we receive our inheritance through faith in Jesus Christ and fulfill the Jewish Laws without needing circumcision among other things. Nowhere does it endorse me to call Abraham my actual father on earth. *The Bible never tells me to call anyone father or promote this idea.* Another passage is "For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel." (1 Corinthians 4:15) Is the apostle Paul really my father? No, of course not. I know the verse after it, he calls Timothy his son. This means that he has taken up the responsibility of guiding those into the faith within the context of that passage. Scripture does NOT contradict scripture. *Jesus had a good reason for us NOT calling other men on this Earth father (except your own father) to avoid placing others above Him. The reason why I put so much emphasis on the Bible than anything else is based off this passage, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)* The Bible itself is a book of books collected over a period of time. These “books” were made from pieces of animal skins and papyrus. *The Bible itself does not promote the beliefs that Roman Catholics have put forth, and are NOT an inspiration from God.*
I have other doubts to share with you regarding the Catholic faith (and much more):
*Here are the Roman catholic 10 commandments:*
1. I am the Lord your God: You shall not have strange Gods before me.
*2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.*
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
*Here are the actual 10 commandments from the Bible:*
1. I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt have no other gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
5. Honor thy father and thy mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
10. Thou shalt not covet.
*My question is this: Why was 2nd commandment (Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image) from the bible NOT in the Roman Catholic's 10 commandments?*

This is what I am experiencing now. Everything has changed! All I long for is to learn more and be closer to our Lord. I’m attending mass for the first time tomorrow.

According to the Holy Quran, Jesus didn't claim that he was the son of Allah(God) and he didn't introduce himself as the God but He said:
Quran - Zuhruf 64
I seek refugee in Allah from the Satan.
In the name of Allah ,Rahman ,Rahim
"Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a straight path."
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And on the resurrection day Allah will ask Jesus about the Christian faith.
Quran - Maaide 116-118
And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities (gods) besides Allah?'" He will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.
I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness.
If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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If you love Jesus, accept him as a Messenger not as the God and not as the son of Allah. If you are follower of Jesus, believe in Messenger Muhammad, too. Because that's what he really wants you to do. And he heralded the coming of Messenger Muhammed. Jesus said to his people this👇👇👇
Quran -Saff -6
And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."
Quran -Women 171
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

One thing that might help is remembering that God is the truth and way of life and not merely a feeling. Whether you feel something or not God IS still ALWAYS there and IS working. I recommend constant prayer and reading the bible to continually build your relationship with God. The video does a great job of explaining the differences. Once you learn more and understand the background of why the Catholic church teaches and does what it does maybe things can become more clear. There are also many worship groups that the Catholic church offers, I recommend looking through the Catholic Church bulletin at your nearest church for finding groups you might be interested in or simply asking at the church office. As Catholics, we worship through many ways including but not limiting to the sacraments, adoration, singing, prayer, ministries, and offerings. Once we truly understand the meaning of what we are doing when we are receiving communion ,confessing, adoration, and more God can work wonders in our faith. Will be praying for you!

@@aileenmachado972that’s the problem. The church has failed to reach out to those who need it.
I grew up Catholic. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Protestant. I’ve always enjoyed Protestant and Evangelical churches way more so than Catholic Churches for the reasons OP stated. I’ve also have had way more negative experiences at different Catholic Churches.

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Get a bible and read it yourself.

@@langleybeliever7789shouldn’t every good Christian do that? The Bible tells us to do more than read the Bible on our own.
“We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭25‬ ‭GW‬‬
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them" (Matthew 18:20).

"Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool." *Mark Twain*

The people in high positions are easy to hide their wrong does.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

That's a great comment! The only thing that I don't agree with is separation of Catholic and Christian. Catholic is Christian!

@@genzrlysucks2500 it's a misconception about Catholic church - Jesus is at the centre in Catholicism, Catholic priests interpret God's word and help people to establish connection with God. And unlike pastors they dedicate their full life to it just like apostles did. I have a question for you though. The nature of the Holy Trinity was interpreted to Christians through Catholic bishops during the council of Nicea, and before it hapenned christians were actually confused who Jesus was and there was a lot of debate. So do you believe in Holy Trinity? If you do, why would God choose to reveal his nature through Catholic church if this church is wrong?

@@genzrlysucks2500 where in the Bible does it say that the only authority of Christian belief is the Bible? You prots are silly😂

@@genzrlysucks2500 Check what the early Christians believed. You will be surprised on how much of what they believe is actually Catholic

What should we call ourselves? One need only be Natsarim, and neither a Catholic (Latin, "universal") nor a Christianos (Greek word for the modern word cretin). Yahusha said, "I am the Vine, you are the Natsarim" (Yn. 15:5). Paul was accused of being a "ringleader of the sect of the Natsarim" (Acts 24:5). The Natsarim cry-out on the hills of Afraim in the last days (YirmeYahu 31:6), not the Christians or Catholics.
One needs no other authority to lead them but the living Yahusha in them, Who guides us into all Truth in obedience to His Word. Google the words Yahusha, and Natsarim. Yahusha and His first Natsarim were neither Catholic, nor Christianos. Their orders were not received from men, but directly from Yahusha, Who breathed on them to understand the Writings of Truth. Men invented the sacraments many centuries after the first Natsarim, and those who set up the Magisterium called us heretics for not recognizing their authority. They chased us into the valleys (labeling us Waldenses), and we were labeled Huguenots in the Jesuit Oath. The dragon is enraged at the offspring of the woman, and makes war against those who obey the Commandments of Alahim, and hold to the testimony of Yahusha (Rev. 12:17).

Yes, its same.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

I believe that name has been hijacked by J.W's.

So tell me what God was doing before Christ? Looking down on all manner of suffering. Able to act but unwilling? Willing to act but unable? You have to ask the tough questions. The problem is that few do. They just accept all of this religious nonsense without challenging it. As if it is disrespectful to do so. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. I am praying to nothing that has no evidence for it.

Born again is being baptized🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

The King is never away, He is a Living God. The time when you see Him return is to set up a 1,000 year earthly Kingdom.
Do they teach you of the Second Coming of the Son of God.

Hi, I understand the Japanese, I helped to review it, hopefully it gets approved soon.
Update: it's approved!

How kind of you! ありがとうございます！God bless you! ☺️💕

Bravo! 👏🏽

Watch this if u love God

There’s nothing biblical about Catholicism. The Son of Man will not be revealed by man’s word but by Christs alone. Stick to the Bible. You’ll see everythibg it warns us about Catholicism. (Works to earn salvation, praying to the dead, calling others Father...) we are warned against what Catholicism preaches.

That was beautiful, thank you for sharing

Well said, man of God.

Yeah no, we serve two different Christ’s. Catholicism is not Biblical

@@_E.S.C._ That's not really true. There is only one Christ, the man Jesus of Nazareth, God in human form, foretold of the Prophets, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, baptized of John, full of the Holy Spirit, who performed signs to testify that he was "in the Father, and the Father in him," who was betrayed, suffered on the cross for mankind, died a true physical death, rose again bodily, ascended to the Father, and bestowed upon his Church the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father. This is the same Christ worshipped by all three main Christian groups--Orthodox, Catholic, and Reformed. We MUST come together eventually as one bride, perfect and holy, prepared to meet her bridegroom. This is His will. Please think and pray on these things.

Cool and all but orthodox and catholism don't follow the bible And choose what to follow

@@Jho1 They may not follow it, but they gave it to us, so we need to show some respect.

Be careful of some Catholic channels that are just adding to division and confusion. Also, we live in a country that was Protestant-dominated from the beginning, so anti-Catholicism has always been a problem here. I hope you look to less-divisive channels like Catholic Answers, Counsel of Trent, Catholic Truth, and Pints with Aquinas for tips on defending the Catholic faith.

@@julieelizabeth4856 Julie, Thank you. I just cannot believe the vitriol that I see and hear in the Church. I have started to get rid of those hateful and misleading sites. You are a blessing and I thank you again.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

Yes, amen

So happy for you Brother! Praying you and your family will get to Heaven 🙏

@@hannahnymous Amen! I pray for you and yours as well!!

@@mingguknj8445 Here's a cool trivia for you.
In the DAVIDIC KINGDOM, the MOTHER is the QUEEN not the wife. And the Queen Mother of the King, interceeds for the people. See 1 Kings 2:13-25.
So, if Jesus is King from the line of David, who is His Queen? Who is the Queen of the Kingdom of Jesus?

God doesn't lead to lies and or to devil worshipers YOu dare make GOD a liar? He may however permit it in order that you learn something true and turn back to him> ONLY Yeshua Christ saves

Question of the week 30: 12/17/2022
Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Sabbath day, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 29:
Question was: What is First Love in this verse?
>Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
When we first learned about our savior, Jesus, our hearts overcame with joy and happiness and could not describe the sensations we felt as we can't hardly contain them.
With that enthusiastic emotions we want to spread the gospel of Jesus to anyone we meet and to the whole world every moment of the day.
We are in love with Him.
This acts of caress needs time and effort and hard work. And remembering the things Jesus spoken to us.
As the time passes that zealousness has fizzled out and started to tip our toes back into the cares of the world.
Are we saying ourselves this?
>Luke 12:45-46
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
So be ready!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
How can we revive the feeling of First Love back again?
FYI: Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating this Feast of the dedication.
Evening of 2nd day, Sunday (12/18/22) to evening of Monday (12/26/22). 8 days of celebration.
>John 10:22-23
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

Gracie Vargas, are you talking about the faith that believes these 2 scriptures? “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. 26And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” ?
"Whoever believes in Me" not whoever joins the Catholic church.

You are correct. Catholics complain the least (except about Pope Francis, lol… that is a popular past time😂). We are also the least likely to try to quote the bible, correct or teach other Christians. We just have the confidence we are right. We do not feel the need to quote the Bible to prove it to others. We know it in our hearts.
All other Christian denominations seem to have been born out of a desire to complain about something they don’t like. Every single one. Stick to Catholic - the original recipe.

@@towerofnaphtali lol

Question of the week 32: 1/7/2023
Happy Sabbath, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 31:
Question was: When is God's New Year's day?
God has established His calendar from the beginning.
>Genesis 1:5
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
>Genesis 1:14
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
Months were already established.
>Genesis 8:5
And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.
>Genesis 8:13
And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.
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Days are determined by the phases of the Moon cycle.
1st day of every month begins with New moon.
So, when is God's New Year's day? March 21 (Abib) for 2023.
Abib (also called Nisan), an ear of corn, the month of newly-ripened grain ( Exodus 13:4; 23:15); It began about the time of the vernal equinox (marks the beginning of spring), It was called Nisan, after the Captivity ( Nehemiah 2:1).
On the fifteenth day of the month, harvest was begun by gathering a sheaf of barley, which was offered unto the Lord on the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
On the 3rd day of creation;
>Genesis 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
On the 6th day, Adam and Eve, and all the creatures that God created were able to eat the fruits, grains and nuts.
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When the children of Israel (People of God) were under the bondage of Egypt for 430 years, they have forgotten what was established by God.
He reiterated the timelines according His guidelines.
>Deuteronomy 16:1
Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.
>Exodus 12:2
This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
>Leviticus 23:5
In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord's passover.
>2 Chronicles 35:1
Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the Lord in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month.
>Ezra 6:19
And the children of the captivity kept the Passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month.
God has set every events according to His timeline with His Calendar.
-Seventh day Sabbath
-Flood
-Birth of Issac.
-Freeing 430 years of bondage the children of Israel who dwelt in Egypt. (Exodus 12:40)
-Feast days (pointing to Jesus).
-70 years of Babylon captivity.
-70 years of Daniel's prophecy.
-Birth of Jesus.
-Death of Jesus
-Pentecost.
-Gospel open to the gentiles.
-1260 years prophecy (Under the Papal power/dark age of Bible)
-2300 years prophecy (Cleansing of the sanctuary - began atonement of Jesus)
Date of Day of the Lord's return was not given.
>2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
So should we dismiss God's calendar?
Jesus said,
>Matthew 4:4
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
As we are children of God, should we not keep all His word?
Nevertheless, we are using secular calendar (Gregorian) in tune with the world.
Feast of the Tabernacle remains to be observed. Will be fulfilled at the 2nd coming of Jesus.
Also,
>Isaiah 66:23
And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord.
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Question of the week: What does it mean when Jesus said,
>Mark 3:33
And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

@@VeronicaMartinez- impressive, considered and well researched response. As a Christian, l’ve wondered the value of the church in our contemporary world. The Priest suggests, if you have a question of Biblical interpretation or understanding he’s your go too guy for an answer. As the focal point of Canonical interpretation if not your Priest, then who? For what it’s worth, l understand the Koran is taken from the Bible, taken from the Torah, taken from Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten (Amen = Amon, first monotheistic), taken from Assyrian God Ashur, taken from Amorites who merge one God from the many Sumerian Gods.

Amen! Satan wants us divided bc united we'd be extremely powerful force for good. I wish more ppl remembered we only have 1 enemy and he isnt human

@@mariescolorfullife7606 yep.The enemy is religion and the crimes behind it

@@mariescolorfullife7606 that was well said!! The enemy, which is our only enemy, isn’t human!!

I dont believe catholics hate prots and prots certainly dont hate catholics. They dont agree with their dogmas which catholics look at as hating their religion. When i go shoping for beef and i select rib eye, its not because i hate sirloin, it because id rather have rib eye.

​@@thomashess6211 I was raised Southern Baptist and let me tell you there are PLENTLY of protestants that hate Catholics with a deep passion here in the bible belt and I'm sure there are Catholics that are just as passionate. It's cool that you don't, and it is def better than it used to be, (no more wars or iconoclasm) but the division still exists and it will never be solved if we pretend it doesn't.

If you intend to be a practicing Catholic, you are required to attend a Catholic Church.

John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Mark 5:36 - As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
1 John 2:2 - And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Matthew 23:9 - And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
1 Timothy 2:5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
There is only one truth and only one savior of the world and that is Jesus Christ. For the record, Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. are not Bible-believing Christianity. There are many flavors of deception offered to the world which is why at first it appears confusing.
We do not need to study any other materials other than the King James Bible which is the word of God. We do not need to get baptized for salvation. We do not need to confess our sins to a priest. We are not supposed to call any one on earth "Father". We are not supposed to worship idols or Mary.

@@Believe_in_Jesus_now good response. Only thing is I’d widen my scripture reading a little and not be slanted on just the KJV. I’d suggest you have a many of them. NASB95, ESV, HCSB, NLT, NIV84, NIV11. Just to name a few. I know the. Critiques to each on of these different prints. But if KJV only is just ignoring the history and foundation and how the KJV came about and also all of the newer developments of found manuscripts since 1600’s.

@@IHIuddy
I read many of the modern versions when I was a new Christian. I stick to the KJV because there are many omissions and changes in the modern versions. The KJV is the most attacked version that exists for a reason. I encourage you to research this further.
Proverbs 30:5-6
5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

@@Believe_in_Jesus_now I have. That’s why I made my suggestion. Saying the KJV is correct because it’s the most attacked is like saying Jehovah witnesses are right because their the most attacked. Lol
A lot of the omissions are because the KJV was translated from Latin to Greek and a lot of the words translated into modern English are unnecessary to get the point across.
A man by the name of Erasmus with lots and lots of revisions originally translated the Bible from Latin to Greek and this is here the KJV is translated from his revisions. Also Erasmus actually erred on the Greek in the book of revelation specially, the last half of it.

@@IHIuddy
Interestingly atheists often deny the validity of the King James Bible also. Either way it is not going to sway a Christian that trusts in God's word.
Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

God bless you! Welcome home!

Can you verify what he is saying is true? Did you read the whole Bible from beginning to end?
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Welcome!

Welcome!

joshee2229 who is the head of the Catholic Church?

That is no reason to leave the Catholic Church.

@@georgepierson4920 i just want my kids to grow their faith as well in an appropriate setting. But a part of me is still Catholic at heart. It’s what my mom raised me in. I do appreciate the Christian church. It speaks to me.

@@stefanyramirez7685 Catholic is Christian , I think you mean to say 'Protestant' , but I think certain Catholic Churches do offer programs like that , you could ask your Priest ,

Worship means sacrifice. Your kids aren't worshipping, they're being entertained. They should be at mass on their knees adoring the real presence of Christ in the eucharist.

Good choice

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

If you love the reverence, be sure to check out the Latin Mass! It's the pre-reforms form of the mass that's richer in symbolism and reverence. I'll be praying that God guides you on your path!

@@quickadrevenue7192 created the religion? Peter was the first pope & led the church. Jesus Christ founded the catholic church. & what pope exactly ? i don’t find anything on the internet

@@tsssunami7776 Christ didn't found "Catholicism". A lot of Catholic tradition and doctrine doesn't even exist in the Bible, hence why they created the catechism.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

According to the Holy Quran, Jesus didn't claim that he was the son of Allah(God) and he didn't introduce himself as the God but He said:
Quran - Zuhruf 64
I seek refugee in Allah from the Satan.
In the name of Allah ,Rahman ,Rahim
"Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a straight path."
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And on the resurrection day Allah will ask Jesus about the Christian faith.
Quran - Maaide 116-118
And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities (gods) besides Allah?'" He will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.
I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness.
If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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If you love Jesus, accept him as a Messenger not as the God and not as the son of Allah. If you are follower of Jesus, believe in Messenger Muhammad, too. Because that's what he really wants you to do. And he heralded the coming of Messenger Muhammed. Jesus said to his people this👇👇👇
Quran -Saff -6
And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."
Quran -Women 171
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.

*The Catholic Church*
- _“Religion Doctrine and Practice”_ by Francis B. Casilly, *page 355.*
*"NO SALVATION OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH"*
Even though the Bible says:
_JOHN __10:16_
*_And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd._*
"The fact is, there are sheep that are not of the fold or the church. They are not among the flock. The flock is the church."-Controversy Extraordinary Author
*_"….other sheep I have, which are not of this fold…."_*
It means Jesus will also save those OUTSIDE the church. Catholics don't base their beliefs on the Bible!
Now think about the many idols, saints and images the Catholics worship.
_DEUTERONOMY 5:7-9_
7 Thou shalt have *none other gods before me.*
8 Thou shalt *_not_* make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:
9 Thou shalt *_not_* bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,
_PSALMS 115:4-8_
4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:
7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them
ACTS 17:29
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought *_not_* to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.
ISAIAH 42:8
I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I *_not give to another, neither my praise to graven images._*
If you truly READ and BELIEVE the Bible, you would know the false doctrines of this cult.

Switch to Anglican instead

@@sameash3153 no thank you. I’m happy with the Catholic Church. ☺️

@@KeirstynAndrea We are a catholic church with seven sacraments, real presence in the holy communion, and apostolic succession, we just do not recognize the antichrist in Rome.

Call no man your spiritual Father. God is your Father. Don’t give that power to man. It belongs to God alone. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

@@Dustandfuzz “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Was Paul violating this when he calls himself the father of the Corinthian church? Is it violated when you call your father father?

Welcome home

Welcome back home.
I am back too from 10 years of wondering around.
Now, my love for God is great no man or tribulations will get me separate from Christ and His church.
Live the faith and keep learning to defeat the enemy

@@DarkAngel-cj6sx praise God! Welcome home sibling :)

There is something wrong when a dark angels welcomes home a child of God... Think about it

@@TheRbaezJr only God can judge our hearts. If you have nothing positive to say, just refrain yourself.
Be blessed

Thankfully you woke up. Confess your sins to the LORD directly.

@@langleybeliever7789 Jesus still instituted the sacrament of reconciliation over the objections of nobody.

@@georgepierson4920 Can you quote the verses?

@@langleybeliever7789
Reconciliation (Confession & Penance)
God forgives sin
Mk 2:7; Lk 5:21
Christ has power to forgive sin
Mt 9:6; Mk 2:10; Lk 5:24; Col 3:13
Confession instituted by Christ
Jn 20:22-23
Forgiveness is through Christ
2 Cor 2:10
Is for reconciliation with Christ
2 Cor 5:18
Reconciliation is from Christ
Rom 5:11; Col 1:20; Heb 1:3
Power is delegated by Christ
Jn 20:19-23; 2 Cor 5:18
Degrees of sin (mortal or venial?)
1 Jn 5:16
Penance reconciles the sinner to the community of believers
2 Cor 2:5-8
"If you forgive sins ... they are forgiven."
Jn 20:22-23
Binding on earth and heaven.
Mt 18:18
Ministry of reconciliation
2 Cor 5:18
Forgiveness of sins, anointing of the sick, confession.
Jas 5:14-16

I went back to the Church that never turned me away. I always feel welcomed and loved and I learn so much in a way I can understand. Rosary prayers vigils are miraculous ways....the Catholic Church not all priests struggle with sexual sins. I have never had a bad experience with a priest.

The true gift of tongues was exercised by the apostles when they evangelized to the pagans and they listened in their native language. Also for some priests that attended confession for foreigners and was able to understand their foreign language. This is the true gift of tongues.

The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?

no catholic will be found at the wedding feast of the lamb only those who followed him not an occult like the vatican, only those covered by the blood not idol worshipers that pray to mindless stone or lift the dead to deity status

Question of the week 30: 12/17/2022
Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Sabbath day, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 29:
Question was: What is First Love in this verse?
>Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
When we first learned about our savior, Jesus, our hearts overcame with joy and happiness and could not describe the sensations we felt as we can't hardly contain them.
With that enthusiastic emotions we want to spread the gospel of Jesus to anyone we meet and to the whole world every moment of the day.
We are in love with Him.
This acts of caress needs time and effort and hard work. And remembering the things Jesus spoken to us.
As the time passes that zealousness has fizzled out and started to tip our toes back into the cares of the world.
Are we saying ourselves this?
>Luke 12:45-46
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
So be ready!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
How can we revive the feeling of First Love back again?
FYI: Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating this Feast of the dedication.
Evening of 2nd day, Sunday (12/18/22) to evening of Monday (12/26/22). 8 days of celebration.
>John 10:22-23
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

Matthew 23:9
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

@@ghoetzinjal2660
Catholics ignore scripture that challenges their beliefs.

@@ghoetzinjal2660 i hope you don't refer to your dad as father then lol

There’s only one Father in heaven, please read your Bible the Lord Jesus Christ is who we want to obey not any tradition that doesn’t follow scripture. Please I pray you read your bible and ask God to teach you. God tells us to be Holy because he is Holy. God does not say be apart of any denomination. The doctrine matters and following what the apostles and prophets preached.

@@larenphillips9673 Why, my friend, are you arguing with a young woman you don’t know? Maybe there is a better use of your time? I found Jesus through my faith :) It’s about Him, not what divides us. The word “Catholic” means universal. If I didn’t find Him through my faith, I’d course I would have walked away :) Okay. Yes. I read the Bible everyday, and I encountered Him :)

Thank you God, I am happy hearing this..

Is Jordan Peterson Roman Catholic?

Did Jesus ever say to do those rituals?