A Foursquare Pastor Who Started Agreeing With the Catholics - Kenny Burchard

[@ericballi4701]

As a life-long Protestant, who is a current attender of and believer in Catholic Church (not official), this is the best explanation I have heard so far of the thought process that occurs within the mind of a Protestant who is searching Catholicism.

[@faithalone2171]

*R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.

[@imageone2152]

watch Peter, the Rock, the Keys, and the Chair - Steve Ray

[@Sirach144]

Yeah, but he came from Pentecostalism that was a false Christian denomination either way

[@briangalligan7860]

@@ericballi4701 Genesis 3:15 contains the promise of the redemption of mankind after the Fall of Adam and Eve. The Incarnation of the Christ was the manifestation of the promise and it was fulfilled with Jesus Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. The New Testament portrays Jesus as the "Second Adam" whose obedience and sacrificial death on the cross undo Adam's disobedience [see Romans 5:12-21 and 1 Corinthians 15:45-49]. Jesus, the Second Adam, triumphed over the same temptations to which the first Adam fell into sin [compare Genesis 3:6 to Luke 4:1-13]. Just as there is a Second Adam there is also a Second Eve. Mary, the Virgin Mother of Christ is the Second Eve. Just as the First Eve in the exercise of free will cooperated in the Fall of man so the Second Eve, in the exercise of her free will, cooperated in the redemption and salvation of the entire human race. The two Eves contrasted THE VIRGIN EVE THE VIRGIN MARY Daughter of the first Covenant between God and Adam Daughter of the Sinai Covenant Pledged obedience under the covenant Pledged obedience under the covenant Eve's disobedience resulted in the fall into sin of the entire human race. The result was death, physically and spiritually. Mary's obedience to God resulted in the offer of the gift of salvation to the entire human race. The result was eternal life Eve's name means the "mother of all living" and indeed all of humanity is descended through her. Mary became the "mother of all who truly live" when at the cross, Jesus gave His mother to the Church as the Mother of all who come to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord and therefore receive the gift of eternal life. From the Annunciation to the Crucifixion of her Son, Mary can be seen as God's ultimate validation of free will. The Virgin Mary's obedience to the will of God as conveyed to her in the angel Gabriel's message was no less voluntary in its affirmation than the disobedience of the virgin Eve had been in its negation.

[@briangalligan7860]

@@ericballi4701 Genesis 3:15 contains the promise of the redemption of mankind after the Fall of Adam and Eve. The Incarnation of the Christ was the manifestation of the promise and it was fulfilled with Jesus Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection. The New Testament portrays Jesus as the "Second Adam" whose obedience and sacrificial death on the cross undo Adam's disobedience [see Romans 5:12-21 and 1 Corinthians 15:45-49]. Jesus, the Second Adam, triumphed over the same temptations to which the first Adam fell into sin [compare Genesis 3:6 to Luke 4:1-13]. Just as there is a Second Adam there is also a Second Eve. Mary, the Virgin Mother of Christ is the Second Eve. Just as the First Eve in the exercise of free will cooperated in the Fall of man so the Second Eve, in the exercise of her free will, cooperated in the redemption and salvation of the entire human race. The two Eves contrasted THE VIRGIN EVE THE VIRGIN MARY Daughter of the first Covenant between God and Adam Daughter of the Sinai Covenant Pledged obedience under the covenant Pledged obedience under the covenant Eve's disobedience resulted in the fall into sin of the entire human race. The result was death, physically and spiritually. Mary's obedience to God resulted in the offer of the gift of salvation to the entire human race. The result was eternal life Eve's name means the "mother of all living" and indeed all of humanity is descended through her. Mary became the "mother of all who truly live" when at the cross, Jesus gave His mother to the Church as the Mother of all who come to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord and therefore receive the gift of eternal life. From the Annunciation to the Crucifixion of her Son, Mary can be seen as God's ultimate validation of free will. The Virgin Mary's obedience to the will of God as conveyed to her in the angel Gabriel's message was no less voluntary in its affirmation than the disobedience of the virgin Eve had been in its negation.

[@lluchadden4040]

I have never been to an activity in the Catholic church that bashes other faiths, but I have been to other churches that bash Catholics. It says everything to me.

[@KennyBurchard]

Sadly, I did this Catholic bashing a lot when I was a non Catholic pastor. My 33 years as a non Catholic saw more instances of this -- many of them quite viscious and uninformed -- than I can count.

[@savedbygrace8337]

Spreading the word is not bashing it Is truing to reason with the unsaved as commanded biblically. If you see someone about to drink poison You are obligated to warn them. 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.”

[@bananapie2198]

@@savedbygrace8337 Warning someone is different than ridiculing them or spending 30% of a sermon straw manning or making something up about people of another faith. Unfortunately that happens all the time and we all need to strive to not do it.

[@savedbygrace8337]

@@bananapie2198 be specific please.

[@bananapie2198]

@@savedbygrace8337 It happens all the time. My wife was Baptist and started to get annoyed that the preaching in her church spent alot of time telling the congregation about what other people who called themselves Christians but really weren't, instead of preaching from the Bible. She heard all sorts of things about what Catholics believed until she met one who said "no, we don't believe that." At first her response was "yes, you do!" but then realized how silly it was to tell someone else what they believed. She eventually started asking questions and learned that most of what her pastor was saying about other Christians was wildly misrepresented or flat out untrue. When that happened it was a domino effect from there. My best friend is Baptist and he tells me all the time what I believe and sends me sermons from his pastors that wildly misrepresent or are inaccurate or blatantly false regarding Catholic teaching. I haven't heard it in the Catholic Church yet although I see plenty of nasty comments from Catholics on KZbin. But my point specifically is we should be aiming for unity and not aiming for division through misrepresentation and ugliness.

[@faithofourfathers]

This is great! When I reverted to the Catholic Church after 26 years of Protestantism, I was so relieved to be home. Catholic apologetics was instrumental in leading me home.

[@Kitiwake]

Well said

[@PInk77W1]

I love all these Protestants coming into the church and working for the church. Awesome

[@solafide9533]

*R ctists pretenders think R ct = the Church. Hilarious.*

[@benjaminfalzon4622]

They should listen to Saint Martin Luther, before they even go near a Catholic church.

[@PInk77W1]

@ Luther was a clown

[@GarthDomokos]

humorously I came back to the church because of what I witnessed in other faiths

[@atrifle8364]

There is a sense from the universal reaction of American Protestantism particularly that either the Catholic Church must a demon driven and hideous cult...or it really must be correct about everything. For sure, nothing else really appealed to me when I was away. The only other church I even ever thought seriously about was Anglicanism.

[@savedbygrace8337]

2 Thessalonians 2:11 “And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:”

[@gracianomendoza8671]

Wow! Just wow my brother, welcome to the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic church. It was really a calling from the Holy Spirit. You were guided by Jesus and his mother to His church. Super WOW! God bless you!

[@Totem360]

Roman pride is not a virtue but rather a vice. Christ said, "the last shall be first and the first shall be last" see you egotistical Romans at the end of the line.

[@Totem360]

@Troll Patrol Roman Church leadership does not boast in the Lord, they boast in the traditions of the Roman Emperor who is long since dead flesh. That's what much of Catholicism is about; boasting in the traditions of the Roman peoples. That tradition included conquest by violence, the great Roman cultural principal. That's not to say there are no Christians in the Church of Rome, of course there are, it's simply points out that even to this day the egotistical need to dominate other people's is strong in much of the Catholic Church, especially the leadership. Human flesh is attracted to this type of power. It brings a false sense of security and fleshly community. Not all that Rome promotes is in error. May the Holy Spirit open your eyes to what is truth and what is fleshly pride coming from Rome.

[@florlindaesguerra7192]

I'am proud Catholic. Thank you for your powerful testimony. I am inspired and thankful to our Lord Jesus Christ for these testimonies. Welcome home brother. I am from the Philippines. God bless us all.

[@merrybolton2135]

Why o why do you think to be a PROUD catholic is a good thing . As a atheist ,I thought pride was a sin in your delusional church . yes sin sin sin sin , don't you love the idea of SIN

[@shivasirons6159]

Florlinda, i visited subic bay as a young sailor, the people were so nice and friendly, my aunt met a sailor from P.I. When he had liberty in our city, they were married for almost 50 years. Uncle freddy , a wicked cool guy! God bless.

[@danielmeadows3712]

@@merrybolton2135 hi Mary Bolton 2135 ,hope you and your family are well.Yes I agree the word proud is a poor choice of word ,but I think she means she is proud of the Catholic Church not of herself? Perhaps grateful would be a better word? God bless you and your family.

[@andrewscotteames4718]

“I’ve gone too far. What am I doing not being catholic?” That’s where I am at right now. I’m looking for reasons to not be catholic, or as I put it, I am doing my due diligence to make sure I haven’t over looked something major.

[@daishoo]

Major things: Baptism's role on salvation Church or bible pillar of the truth? What do the keys and the power to bind means? Does God forbid images or idolatry? Is bowing "to" an image a true and unmistaken sign of idolatry or not? Do we actually bow TO the image? The words of Christ, and its repetitions, about the nature of the Eucharist tell it to be His body or just a wafer? Are people saints if they live a life of true obedience to Christ's commandments or not? Are the saintly deceased dead or alive in God? If they are alive could they or not intercede with Christ by praying for us? Also, if such people are saints (separated for God), Is Mary a saint or not? Is there hierarchy in Heaven? How could her act of acceptance, the salutation of the angel, the salutation by st. Isabel and her own prophecy while praising God compare her to all these other saints? I think if you cover it, and you will find plenty of evidence for the cases above in the bible, i am sure you will convert to Catholicism. But, if you are still unsure, you should read what the Christians who first learned from the apostles believed and practiced...there is no escape from there! Pax Christi!

[@Meraikie]

Hi Andrew, I have listened to this podcast and noticed that you wrote this letter about becoming Cstholic. Although it is a year later, I sincerely hope that you found your way to Catholicism. I have converted about 35 years ago, and I can only say that God was good to me by leading me to His one True Church. All honour and glory to him. God bless you!🕯🕯🕯

[@kvin949]

Best wishes on the journey xx

[@firianto]

As an evangelical Christian, this is very refreshing to hear as I have been wondering about the same thing. I’ve been watching Bishop Baron for a while, but still don’t have the courage to go to a Catholic Church.

[@xtreme_survival7879]

Fred Irianto Brother don't be shy to go to a Catholic Church, you will be welcomed with open arms, remember she is the Bride of Christ.

[@aarona.8219]

I’ll keep you in prayer Fred! May you have the courage to step into the Catholic Church. Peace be with you

[@bobolivas539]

@@miracles_metanoia I love my Latin Mass, but not a good place to start if you've never been to a Catholic service.

[@firianto]

There’s St. Thomas More Church not far from home, so I might start there…….

[@justthink8952]

Before becoming a Catholic, the tenets of beliefs must be examined carefully with an open mind. There is a lot to lose leaving behind what you have now. What you gain should surpass what you have now. It's tough to be a Catholic unless one is convinced of the belief system to be true.

[@davidmoser9934]

WOW that was great welcome home brother. VIVA CRISTO REY

[@KennyBurchard]

Thanks, David! God is good!

[@allengiese605]

Sad to see that Anti Catholic Bias is still living in the minds of many of our Christian Family....But Like Kenny, Myself and many others, The Holy Spirit is leading the way, Shinning the light and breaking down wall of ignorance that divides the Precious Body of Christ...Come Holy Spirit

[@tony1685]

@@allengiese605 is it really 'bias', Allen? question for ya - and we can keep it very basic and clear, easy to comprehend: does God's church know God ? does God's church love Christ ? does God's church walk in Truth ? does God's church prepare for Heaven ? all these are found in Scripture. you can find them in 1 John 2:3, John 14:15, 1 John 2:4 and Rev 22:14, respectively. so this isn't at all about 'bias' now , it's about your integrity. please read these and give a very clear and undeniable 'yes' or 'no' - that God's church matches these, please. i was catholic 35 yrs and still today, no catholics can answer this with accuracy and integrity. it's just not possible they answer these and remain catholic. i am hoping Kenny reads this as well, he won't answer - he can't answer. again, no catholic can. thanks for reading, Sir. i look forward to continued discussion on these Truths i've listed from the Word of Truth (John 17:17).

[@finallythere100]

So good to see another person on the quest for uncompromised truth breaking thru the barriers. You have discovered the origins, and the full Deposit of the Faith! Welcome home, Brother. We cradle Catholics also have explored other faiths to let no stone of Roman Catholicism go unturned. If one is honest, truth will prevail. Led me to traditional Catholicism. Blessings, blessings, blessings ton you!!

[@tony1685]

@@finallythere100 catholicism doesn't follow uncompromising Truth, Sir. don't you have a Bible? or do you just not understand It?

[@engrkourin129]

Your testimony was so touching.. I almost cried. Welcome home Pastor. 😇🙏

[@AngelitoBasco]

Godbless Bro.

[@christinebravomom5711]

When my kids were little, we had a wonderful teen babysitter with a passion for Christ and the Bible. One day, she approached me, very seriously and with great love, saying she had been told at her church that Catholic are not Christians, yet she had seen that we most certainly were. She asked about the usual things ... Purgatory, Mary, etc. ... and I explained Catholic doctrine in terms I thought would meet her where she was at that time. She pondered it all and said that, while she didn't agree, she did see how we could truly be biblical Christians while holding these teachings to be true.

[@Totem360]

Bravo Mom, good testimony. Wheat and tares in all churches. Always been that way.

[@HannahClapham]

@@Totem360 So, was this babysitter wheat or tare? She took very serious differences and surmised that they made no difference because she subjectively “felt” that this family was devoted to Christ. And this to you is noble? She could have done the same for a Mormon family or a JW family or a Prosperity Gospel family or a Oneness Pentecostal family.

[@Totem360]

@@HannahClapham language is often insufficient in conveying reality. I took it to mean in reality not that she felt, as an emotional feelings, but that she has seen evidence as in fruit, you know fruit of the Holy Spirit, that she saw good fruit, and in her discernment that is the babysitters discernment, determined that as Christ said we will know them by their fruit, that it was quite possible, based upon the hard evidence of the fruit, the good fruit, that they had indeed received Christ as their savior and his work on the cross as justification, and thus now being sanctified were producing the fruit of the Spirit, regardless of the errors, and there are many, in the Roman Catholic Church. It may just be when Christ said, do not judge, that he was referring to people as yourself who judge people as unsaved and heathen when they know not the person but merely hear of them, and have not seen the actual fruit, or the lack thereof, but a representation of it in language only.

[@HannahClapham]

@@Totem360 I must admonish you for being so judgmental as to judge me for being judgmental! I mean, you don’t know my heart, right? 🤨 The Bible really doesn’t tell us not to judge. That is a misrepresentation of Matthew 7:2. The verse is telling us to be very, very careful, for we will be judged with the same standard by which we judge others. Instead, Scripture tells us to “judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Indeed, this passage exhorts us not to judge by appearances (which seems to be what the babysitter did) but by using due diligence to figure out what is actually the case. Any ultimate judgment of another person is left to God alone. We are too limited, too fallible. We can never know enough. On the other hand, it is often our Christian duty to discern, as closely as we can, the state of somebody else’s faith. How else can we properly help them? I had a student once, a devout Muslim, who, in terms of the “Gifts of the Spirit” was head and shoulders above his Christian classmates: so humble, so generous, so respectful! I have also known Mormons who have exhibited a joyful and welcoming attitude towards others that far outstripped any I knew in the body of Christ. I think it obvious that part of our discernment of others needs to center on the CONTENT of their theological commitments. One must be faithful to the teachings delivered to the Saints.

[@Totem360]

@@HannahClapham correct, but it did seem that you judged in that you changed her words seeing, she saw their fruits, and you change the word into feelings. Now I may have made a mistake, I've made mistakes before, but in changing her language and then bearing down with a negative connotation seem to be rather clearly judging. If you weren't judging, please accept my apology and I'll stand corrected.

[@LovedbyJesus23]

I had a similar experience with the Holy Spirit telling me to go into a Catholic Church! 😱I also felt, almost like a magnetic pull to go into the church!

[@gracie3174]

That pull is the Holy Spirit….that’s how He works through us. Keep praying for Him to guide you. 🙏

[@brianjulian5230]

I just did, do it.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

That happed to me twice. It was a pulling, as you say, and something else, it felt like love.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

That happens to me everytime I walk past one too 🙏✝️⛪ Have you taken the sacraments, especially eucharist? Bless

[@LovedbyJesus23]

@@Vincenzo-wn1or Yes! I’m Catholic now.🎉🎉🎉🎉💖

[@leojmullins]

This is a honest and clear explanation of the journey I took. Except, I was born and baptised Catholic before rejecting it and having to learn the truth of it from journeying through dozens of Protestant variations of the truth.

[@gerrytyrrell1507]

Listening in from Ireland

[@nando1584]

Beautiful, rn im kinda going threw the same thing . Been going to mass for a year already but now im taking a step to my first communion

[@cominghomenetwork]

Beautiful!

[@ilonkastille2993]

What a nice honest man.

[@batboy49]

I am a convert from over 20 years ago, I was a Pentacostal. Conversion scared the daylights out of me, I thought I might be possessed at the time. It amazes me that people can still convert even with Pope Francis. The Holy Spirit is working on people despite the rotten leaders we frequently have.

[@Kitiwake]

What wrong with pope Francis?

[@justthink8952]

I like the phrase "even with Pope Francis". Yes our pope doesn't seem to know simple facts sometimes because he gives doses of ambiguities with inclination towards heresies from time to time. His document of fiducia supplicans created a furore in the Church especially in Africa.

[@aadschram5877]

Kenny, powerful testimony!

[@tony1685]

powerful, but sad. catholicism promotes sin.

[@aadschram5877]

@@tony1685 Truth is not sad, but hard.

[@tony1685]

@@aadschram5877 Truth is sad for those who choose catholicism over Truth, as Kenny has. it's sad, because it was hard, even impossible to this point, for him to accept Truth and realize that Truth shows us clearly that catholicism just can't be God's church. i know. was catholic over 3 decades and believed it was right. i was way wrong and so is Kenny now.

[@KennyBurchard]

Thanks. Praise God!

[@tony1685]

@@KennyBurchard you abandoned our discussion, Sir. why is this? i am guessing that, like *ALL OTHER CATHOLICS* - you couldn't disprove His Commandment so had to run off the other way. this will never change. you're fighting a losing fight. catholicism promotes sin and is evil. this will never change.

[@EugenieKikango]

Liturgy is the heart of the Mother Church! Il love our Church!

[@NotFromConcentrate]

"Catholics added books to the Bible!" "Correct, all 73 of them."

[@benadettechepkirui6233]

No, when Protestants left the Catholic Church they ommited those "added books"

[@boykulet2118]

The books already exist when Protestant came the Book became 66.. Then try add 6 666 😂

[@bananapie2198]

@@benadettechepkirui6233 would sincerely love to hear from you when and how you think those 7 books were added. I want to understand your perspective. Thank you.

[@twoody9760]

@@bananapie2198 All 73 books were in the Bible when the canon of scripture was established by the Catholic Church near the end of the 4th century. There was no canon of scripture until this time.

[@bananapie2198]

@Troll Patrol Check your name and then examine my post and see if the two line up. ;)

[@justinoborrageiro5800]

Thank you Kenny, that was one of the most beautiful testimonies I have ever heard. As someone said, you will find many truths in all protestant denominations, but you won't find the full truth there. God bless you Kenny.

[@emilyloppy7970]

The Holy Spirit Is The Truth. As The Catholic Church. Your Are Welcome In The Name Of Our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless You

[@rudyandrade1407]

This gentleman is correct! The Bible was canonized under Pope Damasus .He was 37th Pope after St.Peter. He held a ecumenical council of Rome year 384. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit produced the first bible . It was the first Bible. Called the Latin Volgate. Complete with the 27 books of the new testament.

[@sumbarine]

that wasnt a ecumenical council.Popes of Rome were just a bishop out of many in the 1st millenium

[@SuperAntonio1979]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 Peter was a bishop of Rome Biblical sources support Paul’s presence in Rome and According to legend, Peter was in Rome and early church fathers support peters presence in Rome. These written historical accounts are facts. Something that fundamental Protestant’s either try to re-write history, ignore or twist sources to support their heresy

[@roybiv4499]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 Then who was the 1st Pope??

[@richlopez5896]

It was the Council of Rome in 382. It wasn't an Ecumenical Council It did give us the Bible

[@rebn8346]

@@sumbarine who compiled the Bible and on whose authority?

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

It was a real joy hearing your story about joining us. Thanks for sharing it.

[@annakareninnav2427]

Thank you for sharing your coming home story! You have blessed my life all the way from 🇵🇭

[@sushilaloganathan9586]

What a powerful testimony!! God bless you abundantly.

[@chilenobarrucia]

how could a Christian say that he follows only the Bible and at the same reject the Catholic doctrine. The Bible is deeply Catholic!

[@cynthiahall9297]

Thank you for sharing this. Very thankful the Lord lead you to becoming one of us 🙏🏻

[@nmhg]

I'm a craddle Catholic that grew up with the Charismatics and I can assure you that the Holy Spirit definitely speak to us Catholics too, the problem is we often just don't listen to Him or realize it's the Holy Spirit speaking to us. It is in the Bible itself, both new and old testament and in our Creed. Jesus even reasures the apostles that he will leave the Holy Spirit with them and we see Him act several times in the Bible but specially so in Pentecost, which is celebrated in the Catholic Church every year.

[@Immortalsouls]

Welcome home! Great story and God bless!!

[@ChristineMoke-d8r]

Praise God for your love of the Catholic

[@soccerhub2543]

Amazing testimony!

[@dinaandrade5415]

Oh wow! This is a beautiful testimony! I love your story and your conviction. Thank you.

[@atrifle8364]

2:04 - Parents do offer "Figure it out for yourself" as either a well intention option or because they don't know themselves. But it's a terrible burden for a little kid.

[@pauladonnelly3367]

Amen! I just found Kenny Burchard on his youtube site too!

[@laurenentwistle1207]

Beautifully expressed testimony - thank you so much for sharing!

[@gedat5538]

When one is truly honest, intelligent and humble, you will discover the Catholic in you; the Holy Spirit will lead you there and no where else. Welcome Pastor!

[@johnfrancis4401]

Parents tell children to brush their teeth. If on reaching the age of 18 they decide not to do this - that is their right as an adult. The laissez faire attitude is dereliction of parental duty. Thank God this man found God.

[@johnfrancis4401]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 No he found God.

[@margiekulallad1681]

God Bless you brother may the God use you powerfully with the anointing of the holy spirit be always with you

[@noblena]

“ I HAVE TO BE CATHOLIC”, Thank you for sharing your testimony.

[@tony1685]

shows how lost people can be when they don't understand Bible basics. none have to be catholic - catholicism isn't Christianity and it promotes sin.

[@rhwinner]

@@tony1685 Hi Tony, Good shabbos to you and yours, my friend!

[@rudyandrade1407]

Don't listen ignorance.

[@ddzl6209]

@@tony1685 precisely the satanic cult of sola scriptura a man made tradition invented by a devil possessed man, tried to destroy the church of saints established by Jesus under the stewardship of Peter for the last five hundred years but utterly failed instead managed to establish fifty thousand heretic churches. No gates of hell will prevail against the church of saints Jesus himself promised to Peter and will remain till he comes back.

[@tony1685]

@@rudyandrade1407 if that sick man will disrespect what our Creator sanctified, blessed, made Holy - there's no telling how he treats his family and 'friends'. one sick puppy really! *Happy Sabbath!!!* thanks for posting Rudy. i pray your day has Jesus in It!

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

You are totally awesome 😎

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

I've never been told to stay away from other faiths by my Priest or Bishop, but I've been told by good intended, loving people that I should immediately leave the Catholic Church. My conclusion is that my Priest and Bishop are very confident in the faith and can keep me there without leaning in a negative way.

[@remyam.613]

First find out which Church was established first ? And who established it? Then you find out When did your church come to existence and who started? Then try to know - what is meaning of Catholicism? Then try to go deeper to understand: If the Catholic Chirch is continuing from the beginning to till now, there might be something in the deep level whatever practices are in Catholicism. Otherwise it could not have lasted. The largest religious organization is Catholic organization. I too am not a Catholic. But I think Catholicism is true and original Church... Others have just made up their own and still some are making different groups claiming that their church is true church. We need to go into deeper level. I am not able to leave my family out of fear ..My family is Lutheran. But I feel Catholic is true church . I have gone to many churches and seen it. They never preach against any group, but other groups who came after 1500 years of Catholics, they speak ill of Catholicism, which is wrong I feel. Hope by this December, I will get into Catholicism... I feel deeply that There is full truth in Catholicism,which we dont undestand. We as himan being, cant rationalize some of the things, rather we need to believe. Thank You.

[@rachellmang-osan9401]

Welcome home

[@lizleary101]

Love the mother story

[@ARDRI2009]

Welcome Home! Peace be with you.

[@applin121]

Tremendous 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimmcginleysmith9874]

Wonderful!!

[@PatrickSteil]

I just realized something. All denominations are dependent on the Faith, Bible and Tradition. What they are missing is the Magisterium - some authority - to help them know which traditions are from God and which are from man. Praise Jesus that he started a Church and for the Church, through the magisterium to bring us the Bible and the Sacraments so that we can live Jesus filled lives.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

The teachings and traditions of the Magisterium are from scholarly and prayerful discernment by faithful Christian men who knew scripture, the culture and times it was written in. Many more wise men of faith read, poured over them, discussed and contemplated them throughout the centuries. Some of the earliest of them were taught by the Apostles themselves. If their understanding of the faith is not reliable, I don't know what is. Their leadership was and is needed. We are blessed to have it.

[@PatrickSteil]

@@lyndavonkanel8603 Amen Lynda! What is so funny is that the tradition of American Protestantism has taught people to listen to any random Christian speaker (in the past 500 years, and more so modern alive speakers) and take their teaching as it is authoritative, but don't give any weight to the 2000 year old tradition of Christianity in fact distrust it and many belittle it without even studying it. But of course we have to realize that this is the fault of their tradition, not themselves.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

@@PatrickSteil So it would seem. Thank you for your supportful comments. They were good to read after being foolishly blasted by someone such as you described. Have a blessed day.

[@PatrickSteil]

@@lyndavonkanel8603 Yah, I am grateful that the Church helped Catholics to see that we have to be charitable to our fellow brothers and sisters in the Faith. That antagonism and rudeness is not going to help anyone see more of His Truth.

[@susanmann8643]

What a beautiful journey! 💕🙏🏻

[@KennyBurchard]

Thanks be to God, Susan!!!

[@Apriluser]

Evangelical turned Anglican here. My evangelical roots taught me to love Jesus; my Anglican community has given me a rule of life, a liturgy (Sarum rite) to shape me, and an ecclesiology that gives my faith a history and depth of 2,000 years.

[@lifestylelatinaincambridge8024]

Anglican was created by Henry VIII in 1534. Catholic Church by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago. England is Catholic since I century.

[@markgasparini6577]

While the High Anglican liturgy appears quite similar to the Catholic liturgy in outward appearance, the difference is actually infinite. The Priest has the power to bring the Lord Jesus physically to the altar, the Vicar/ Minister can not. That's just one instance. Why drink from the puddle when you can drink from the spring.

[@SSfacts07-c8z]

Wasn't that an invention of King Henry to marry the Boleyn girl?

[@Apriluser]

@@SSfacts07-c8z No. Henry died an RCer.

[@SSfacts07-c8z]

@@Apriluser Really? So who founded the Anglican Church, I know the ruling Monarch is head of the Church of England, how do these connect?

[@charliegeorge4247]

Good

[@R.C.425]

Wow, great video

[@nievesfrancisco5134]

I AM CATHOLIC 🔥❣️🕊️🙋

[@jflow5601]

Amen

[@glorialabella6361]

Welcome home to the Catholic Church. 🎚🎚🎚

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *Where in the Bible teach all these ns of: “Faith + good works + partake Roman ct sacraments + be in r ct + submit to r ct pope + devote to Mary = to be saved”?*

[@christianstephens7213]

Im from a Penecostal background looking to join the Catholic Church however I think there are these anti - catholic sentiments I grew up with in the back my mind telling me I made the wrong choice please pray for me

[@joecastillo8798]

@christianstephens7213 Christian, Just remember our Lord Jesus Christ founded just one Church; it's called The Catholic Church because of the mission Jesus sent it in: • Matthew 28:19-20 19. Going therefore, teach ye ALL NATIONS: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold I AM WITH YOU ALL DAYS, even to the consummation of the world. Jesus Christ never left His Church; just like He promised.

[@KennyBurchard]

Yeah. I get it

[@cominghomenetwork]

Please let us know if we can help you in any way!

[@davidwoodho1736]

The Lord will guide your ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@faithalone2171]

​ @paulamadden1766 *My question remained: Where in the Bible says “partake 7 sacraments to be saved”? Versus “believe in Jesus to be saved” John 3:16?*

[@youtubepolice892]

💗

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *Where in the Bible says R Catholics can take doctrines from fallible early writings rather than from the words of Earliest Church Fathers (Jesus, APostles and nt church)?*

[@juliobarragan2356]

Ammennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *Church of Lucy.* you said Yes, it does. Name me another Church that is 2000 years old.

[@gerryrepash6706]

Chesterton talks about seeing a parade walking through town and there is incense, altar servers, priests, a book, bishops, and the Eucharist. One could be forgiven for saying none of it is worthwhile, but to take only pieces and rejecting the rest makes no sense. I'll take the Bible, maybe some hymns, a few prayers, but forget the rest. It doesn't make sense.

[@kynesilagan2676]

11:45 i remember jimmy akin doing this also when he's still no Catholic

[@amazingcommenter]

Anti Catholicism is in "every dish" in Protestantism like anti Christianity is in Islam.

[@kynesilagan2676]

and Anti theism in Atheism

[@davidhall2197]

When one says "the Catholic Church is the one and only true church", are you not making the Protestants feel exclusionary? So, I guess anti-Protestantism is in "every dish" in Catholicism like anti Christianity is in Islam.

[@romain3935]

@@davidhall2197 is that you must understand what it means that the Catholic Church has the fullness of the revelation and that all the other religions have only a part of the revelation. example: in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church there are 7 sacraments but among the Protestants there are more only if I am not mistaken at most 3. Among the Orthodox and Catholics there are not many differences but Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son while the Orthodox claim that he only proceeds from the Father to the Son. Sorry for the orthographs I'm not an english speaker, i speak french

[@davidhall2197]

@@romain3935 More arrogance from a Catholic.

[@romain3935]

@@davidhall2197 what ever you think it's, it's not my problème, just trying to explain you the fact and at this point try to make understand that it's not because catholics don't like protestant that they are saying that but It's because We believe in what was teache since the begining of the church. And what's True is that protestantism rejeted a lot of traditions of Church that even the Orthodox never rejeted. I'm sorry if in my way of speaking look to you like an arrogant way of speaking, but I was just trying to explain why catholics around the world are saying that. I realy believe what I'm saying to you. Ps: excuse my english also if it's bad 😅

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *Where in the Bible says "submit the pope to be saved"? Or "be in R Church to be saved"? Or "devote to Mary to be saved" or "partake Roman sacraments to be saved" like what R Catholics say?*

[@barbwellman6686]

St. Paul clearing states that anyone who rejects the Presence of Christ in the Eucharist is heaping judgement on himself. That is doctrine according to Scripture and therefore the Church.

[@davidwoodho1736]

Have research in Catholic faith if you are called by God you will become catholic

[@faithalone2171]

@@barbwellman6686 .

[@browncony3897]

@@barbwellman6686 *Really? Since when he said that? You must be prepared. Rev 22:18-19 is for you.* you said St. Paul clearing states that anyone who rejects the Presence of Christ in the Eucharist is heaping judgement on himself.

[@browncony3897]

@@davidwoodho1736 *Yes extensive research says "95% of RC doctrines were not from God's Word". Why would that make anyone ROman Catholic? Lol* you said Have research in Catholic faith if you are called by God you will become catholic

[@williamcabell142]

I see conversion in his future! Preachers convert to Rome, weak Catholics become weaker nondenominational types! When you find the truth and history of the Catholic Church, you have no choice but to convert the one true Church of Christ!

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *Still no answer? Where in the Bible says “partake 7 sacraments to be saved”? Versus “believe in Jesus to be saved” John 3:16?*

[@paulamadden1766]

What we are trying to say is that tradition plays as big. A part in the Catholic Church as the Bible does. Goodbye is a product of the Catholic Church. There was no Bible for the first 400 years. It was just all done by passing down through word-of-mouth by the apostles disciples. And church authority figures add the counsel to Rome. Around 480 is when the Bible came into being so the church was in existence. Before the Bible, Jesus did not leave a book. Or a Bible he left a church and gave the keys to the Kingdom to Peter. Most evangelical or protestant churches believe in Sola scriptura, which means they only believe in the bibler Scripture and do not have the tradition that the Catholic Church has. Therefore, it is easy to understand why you cannot see the way. I've Catholicism a lot of what we do was done in those first 400 years. That was just passed down through word-of-mouth and is not in the Bible. So you can't just say that. If it's not in the Bible, it's not so when the Catholic Church because a lot of what is done was done before there was ever a bible by the apostles. And they're disciples. I'm not sure

[@faithalone2171]

​@@paulamadden1766 *Yes the usual ns from Roman pagans. Scriptures of modern day Bibles were already there in all churches by ad100s. Jesus and APostles already called Scriptures Scriptures. Yet Roman pagans pretended Scriptures only came by ad400. Tha'ts total lack of knowledge.* *And God did leave us Scriptures. Stop saying God did not leave us Scriptures. Is OT not Scriptures to Roman pagans?* *Jesus did not say PEter was pope or bishop of bishops or head of the church like what Roman pagans claimed. Stop making false claims you cannot prove.* *Jesus did not say Roman pagans inherited any authority of Peter or was successor of Peter and Apostles. Stop making self claims you cannot prove.* *Jesus did not say "Roman religion = the Universal Church or Church Christ founded". Neither Scriptures or real history mentioned so. SO where did Roman pagans get all your false claims?* you said What we are trying to say is that tradition plays as big. A part in the Catholic Church as the Bible does. Goodbye is a product of the Catholic Church. There was no Bible for the first 400 years. It was just all done by passing down through word-of-mouth by the apostles disciples. And church authority figures add the counsel to Rome. Around 480 is when the Bible came into being so the church was in existence. Before the Bible, Jesus did not leave a book. Or a Bible he left a church and gave the keys to the Kingdom to Peter. Most evangelical or protestant churches believe in Sola scriptura, which means they only believe in the bibler Scripture and do not have the tradition that the Catholic Church has. Therefore, it is easy to understand why you cannot see the way. I've Catholicism a lot of what we do was done in those first 400 years. That was just passed down through word-of-mouth and is not in the Bible. So you can't just say that. If it's not in the Bible, it's not so when the Catholic Church because a lot of what is done was done before there was ever a bible by the apostles. And they're disciples. I'm not sure

[@faithalone2171]

​@@paulamadden1766 *My question remained: Where in the Bible says “partake 7 sacraments to be saved”? Versus “believe in Jesus to be saved” John 3:16?*

[@faithalone2171]

​@@paulamadden1766 *If Roman Catholicism is truth or Church of the Bible, why was there not a single New Covenant believer saved in a Roman Catholic way in the whole Bible? Why is that so? Please explain coherently intelligently.* - submit to Roman pope to be saved - devote to Roman Mary to be saved - be in Roman Church to be saved - partake Roman sacraments to be saved - baptise in Roman baptism to be saved - do lots of works to be saved

[@RGTomoenage11]

“The Catholics added books to the Bible”. Said the Mormons while they added a whole book and prophet 😂

[@gerryfarrell4476]

Wow

[@JenniferJones-ry6ji]

ITS ALL ABOUT JESUS_ HIS LOVE .AND MERCY. OUR SAVOUR_🙏🏼 HIS HAND WRITING IS ALL OVER THE EARTH & UNIVERSE_HE HATES EVIL_""FAITH ""

[@solafide9533]

​ @S Rich *You are just proving my point. Jesus and APostles already called Scriptures, Scriptures, before the "whole set" was formed. Why is that so?* you said Think about it. When Paul quoted scripture as “scripture” before he died, much of the NT had not even been written yet. So when Paul said “scripture” he was meaning and using the OT scriptures. 🤦‍♂

[@faithalone2171]

​ @BensWorkshop *Remain unchallenged: I have read more antenicene fathers than most Roman pagans. Nowhere did they say “Roman pagan religion = Church Christ founded or the Universal Church”. Neither did they promote Roman pagan man made doctrines of Roman pagan Mass (sacrifice Jesus on the altar back to God) or Roman pagan Transubstantiation (elements transform into Jesus to be eaten by Roman pagans).*

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *You meant early writings that had deviated from what the Earliest Church Fathers (Jesus APostles ane nt Church) had taught?* *How is that a proof for doctrines? WHich is more accurate? Earliest Church Fathers (Jesus APostles ant nt Church) or latter deviations?* *I havent seen any early writings that says "7 sacraments saves". Versus "Jesus saves or believe in Jesus to be saved"* you said The evidence is also secure in the Early Church and the writings of their bishops and martyrs. The Church continued to practice seven Sacraments.

[@annalgesic5874]

I'm from a predominantly Catholic nation that "do not take our faith seriously". When God gives us typhoons, we just laugh it off and swim in those murky waters. When God gives us earthquakes, it's nothing to be serious about; let's continue our karaoke party. When there is nothing to eat, we laugh with Jesus. When cancer is so painful, we sing & dance with Jesus. We love Jesus so much that eating in Jesus' banquet is seriously a fiesta! What's this about taking your faith seriously? His will be done...

[@JenniferJones-ry6ji]

I TIM 2:5

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *I see .. you kept dodging .... R Church teaches "submit the pope to be saved"? Or "be in R Church to be saved"? Or "devote to Mary to be saved" or "partake Roman sacraments to be saved" . WHere in the Bible teach allthesens?*

[@remyam.613]

I am not Catholic. I am a GL, but Your question is out of box. Your question reveals that you dont know the History of Church...and who all preached and where and gave up their lives for Christ till first 1500 years and till now. Because before this, none of the other groups including GL existed. Without knowing the history of the Church how she survived till the division began in 1517... We can not pose non-sense question. Your question is not to know the truth, but simply it is to show how ignorant you are.

[@rinkevichjm]

What you never read what Jesus said to Paul about that church he was persecuting being the Lord himself? And why did he become a bishop in it and where is it now?

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *My point remain unchallenged:* *Bible did not say Jesus commissioned 7 sacraments. Bible mentioned some does not mean it’s commissioned, neither does it mean it’s sacrament. Not once Bible says it’s sacrament. Neither does Bible say 7 sacraments is for Salvation. The thief at the Cross did not partake any of the sacraments; he was saved.*

[@jenniferwagster2403]

The thief experienced a baptism by intention. Another teaching of the Church. What matters, in other words, is what is in the heart.

[@faithalone2171]

​@@jenniferwagster2403 *No such thing as "baptism of intention or baptism of desire" in the Bible. ANother m m doctrine of R Church. If you can find that in the Bible i will give you a lollipop.* you said The thief experienced a baptism by intention. Another teaching of R Church

[@faithalone2171]

​@@jenniferwagster2403 *Bible does not say R Church = the Church or the Universal Church. Neither history. So where is your proof of this empty claim?* you said the Church

[@faithalone2171]

​@@jenniferwagster2403 *Then you are proving Christian doctrine. Not R Catholic doctrine. What is in the heart is "believe in Jesus to be saved" like what the Bible says. Eph 2:8-9, John 3:16.* you said What matters, in other words, is what is in the heart.

[@justthink8952]

The sacraments are a means through which we receive the graces from God. 1. Baptism. Catholic priests have teaching authority, governing authority and sanctifying authority. When the priest sanctifies a person through the water baptism, God blesses the person simultaneously and thus make him born again in spirit. A baptised person is now given an indelible marked of belonging to Christ. Through baptism, a believer is admitted into the family of God. 2. Confirmation of baptism. Men baptised in their infancy are given the opportunity to confirm their baptism when they reach the age of reason. And confirmation of baptism is given. When the disciples laid their hands on the already baptised person, they received the holy spirit. 3. Reconciliation. Even after being born from above, we continue to commit sins. Jesus knew our weaknesses. So he gave authority to his disciples to forgive sins. Jesus wanted us to have life in abundance. And so, through the sacrament of reconciliation, our broken relationship is restored. 5. Eucharist. Israelites ate the Passover lamb which gave them strength as they journey through the wilderness into the land of Canaan. Catholics eat the Passover lamb Jesus Christ in the Eucharist so that we may be spiritually strengthened in our journey of life on earth into eternal life. Jesus said whoever eats his flesh and drink his blood will have eternal life. With Jesus in us, we believe we will be able to overcome Satan. 5. Marriage. God is Trinity. They have perfect communion. Marriage is intended to make one flesh of a man and a woman and through their union, create a new human being. The communion relationship of the family is intended to be in imitation of the communion relationship of the Trinity. This needs God's blessings. And hence the Sacrament of marriage. 6. Unction. We live on earth to be tested whether we are fit to inherit eternal life or not. So, the condition of our spiritual life at the moment of death is very important. This sacrament is therefore meant to bless the person about to die so that he may die in God's grace. 7. Holy order. The Church needed dedicated men to serve the believers as priests. They are the successors of the apostles. With their teaching authority, they define fait and morals. With their governing authority, they govern the Church, having the power to excommunicate or take them back. With their sanctifying authority, they perform the rituals and make it possible to receive God's special graces. Since they have sanctifying authority, they can offer the sacrifice on the altar in the firm of bread and wine and they can also offer the whole congregation to God in worship.

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

Brothers and sisters in Christ don’t be deceived by protestant trolls who prowl around Catholic channels seeking the ruin of souls. Pray for their conversion to the Christian Church established by Jesus Christ not the denominations started by prideful men. Men who ignored Christ. Pray that Jesus will remove the scales from their eyes like he did for Saul.

[@bkp1283]

Christ is Lord.

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *So? "catholic church" in early writings has always meant "all local churches + all believers" - referring to the Christian Church being universal. Not R Catholic Church.* *Why do you think Christian Churches have "Catholic Church" in our creeds too?* you said "The first known use of "Catholic" was by the church father Saint Ignatius of Antioch in his Letter to the Smyrnaeans (circa 110 AD)."

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *This is called plucking one verse out of context and disregarding the whole chapter. John 6:47 is clear what this meant. It is "believing in Jesus that gives eternal life". Not some C-lism.* you said John 6: But whoever eats of My Body and drinks of My Blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him in the last day.”

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *Remain unchallenged:* *Bible says salvation is guaranteed.* 2Co 1:22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. 2Co 5:5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. Eph 1:14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. *Bible says Holy Spirit is the seal of our salvation.* 2Co 1:22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. Eph 1:13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Eph 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Lynda Von Kanel *Bible is clear: Salvation is Not by Works. Roman ctists love defying God and His Words. That's what organisation called Roman Catholic ct is known for - defiance.* *Two third of New Testament that says Salvation is Not By Works (Faith Alone Doctrine)* Luke 23:43 - the thief at the Cross believed in Jesus and he was in Paradise thereafter. NOT WORKS! John 1:29 - Christ the Lamb of GOD who takes away the sins of the world ... (NOT OUR WORKS) John 3:16 - saved by believing in Jesus. NOT WORKS! Acts 16:30-31 - saved by believing in Jesus. NOT WORKS! Rom 4. Vs 1-2 - justified NOT BY WORKS! Vs 3 - Abraham believed (FAITH) and was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS. Vs 4 - WORKS are debts . Vs 5 - he who DOES NOT WORK is JUSTIFIED . Vs 5 - God justifies the ungodly, Vs 5 - FAITH was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS. Vs 6 - Blessedness Apart from WORKS! Imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS by FAITH. Vs 8 - imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS apart from WORKS! Vs 9-10 - Abraham was made RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH BEFORE ANY WORKS! Vs 9-10 - Abraham received seal of RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE FAITH by imputation. NOT WORKS! Vs 11 - Promise to Abraham was through RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE FAITH. Vs 14-15 - Faith is made void by works of the law, works of the Law brings Wrath, Not salvation. Vs 22 - Abraham believed (FAITH) and was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS . Vs 22 - RIGHTEOUSNESS imputed on those who believed. Not those who WORKS! Rom 11:6 - IF IT IS WORKS, IT’S NO LONGER GRACE . 2 Cor 5:21 - GOD made Jesus who knew no sin to become sin for us, that we might become the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Gal 2:16 - not justified by WORKS OF THE LAW, BUT BY FAITH IN JESUS. BY WORKS OF THE LAW, NO MAN IS JUSTIFIED! Gal 2:21 - if RIGHTEOUSNESS comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. Gal 3:1-5 - Paul said Christians who started by faith, why end up following WORKS of law (not only Mosaic laws)? Are you made perfect by flesh (WORKS)? Gal 3:1-5 - Did God do miracles by your faith believing or by your WORKS of law? Eph 2:8-9 - saved by grace through faith NOT BY WORKS. Eph 2: 8-9 - salvation is a GIFT. NOT WORKS! 2 Tim 1:9 - saved NOT according to our WORKS. Titus 3:5 - saved NOT BY WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. 1 Pet 2:24 - Christ (the Lamb of GOD) bore our sins … (NOT OUR WORKS).

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *Which verse "excludes Simon and Judas as brothers"?* *Still nowhere says "James and Jose were sons of Mary Cleopas". So where is your proof?* *Then you introduced another m m doctrine. Bible does not say Mary = mother of God. This one we can discuss later.* *What we speculate of Apostles' beliefs is Not a proof for doctrines. Next.* you said You actually believe the Apostles would refer to the Mother of God as "Mary the mother of James, Jose's and Salome"? By the way, that particular verse excludes Simon and Judas as brothers.

[@leashanarine897]

I tell people all the time there is a big difference between being catholic and being a practicing catholic

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *- You are still misquoting Scriptures. John 3:5 says nothing about water baptism. Which part says water baptism?* *- You are misquoting 1 Pet **3:21**. You totally missed out the word "symbolic, figure of speech, form, likeness". 1 Pet **3:21** does say water baptism is "symbolic".* 1 Peter 3:21 (ISV) Baptism, which is *symbolized* by that water, now saves you also, not by removing dirt from the body, but by asking God for a clear conscience based on the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, (DRB) Whereunto baptism, being of the *like form* , now saveth you also: not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but, the examination of a good conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Murdock) And ye also, by a *like figure* , are made alive by baptism, (not when ye wash your bodies from filth, but when ye confess God with a pure conscience,) and by the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah; (ASV) which also after a true *likeness* doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ; *- Acts 2:38? This has to do with English sentence structure. - Example: go to the kitchen, open the drawer, take out the medicine, eat and be saved. - In this example, only eating the medicine saves. The rest of the actions do not. - Similarly Acts 2:38. Only believing in Jesus/ repentance saves. Nowhere says water baptism saves.* you said According to Scripture, which you apparently missed: Christ speaking here: Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). 1 Peter 3:21 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,.... Acts 2: 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *Misquoting. You are copy pasting from R Catholic sites without checking those verses. None of the verses actually said they were children of Mary Cleopas. If you can find that i will give you a lollipop.* you said Lastly, James and Joseph (Matt 13:55) are later identified in Matt 27:56 and John 19:25 as "Mary the mother of James & Joseph" (but not Simon and Jude) and "Mary the wife of Clopas". Rev 12:17 correctly identifies those who are the children of His Blessed Mother: "Then the dragon (Satan) was enraged at the woman (Blessed Mother of God) and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring-those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.".

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *You will have to support your case with Scriptures on "Jewish law requires male children to secure their parent's future."* you said The truth is Christ would not break Jewish law that requires male children to secure their parent's future. Christ gave His mother to a non-relative because she had no other male children.

[@briangalligan7860]

Very true that’s why she is our mother

[@faithalone2171]

@@briangalligan7860 *Where in the Bible says Mary is your momma? Lol*

[@briangalligan7860]

@ everywhere, Eve was mother of all living , Mary is the mother of jesus and we are co heirs

[@briangalligan7860]

@ it’s not given onto everyone to know the hidden mystery of his word and the parables

[@faithalone2171]

@@briangalligan7860 *Believers are co heirs of God. Not co heirs of Mary. So why would Mary be your momma? Lol.* *Where in the Bible says believers are children of Mary and not children of God? You think Mary and God are married?* Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, Rom 8:17 and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. you said we are co heirs

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *You still cannot explain why two third of NT says Salvation is Not By Works. Why is that so? Please answer.* Luke 23:43 - the thief at the Cross believed in Jesus and he was in Paradise thereafter. NOT WORKS! John 1:29 - Christ the Lamb of GOD who takes away the sins of the world ... (NOT OUR WORKS) John 3:16 - saved by believing in Jesus. NOT WORKS! Acts 16:30-31 - saved by believing in Jesus. NOT WORKS! Rom 4. Vs 1-2 - justified NOT BY WORKS! Vs 3 - Abraham believed (FAITH) and was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS. Vs 4 - WORKS are debts . Vs 5 - he who DOES NOT WORK is JUSTIFIED . Vs 5 - God justifies the ungodly, Vs 5 - FAITH was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS. Vs 6 - Blessedness Apart from WORKS! Imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS by FAITH. Vs 8 - imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS apart from WORKS! Vs 9-10 - Abraham was made RIGHTEOUS BY FAITH BEFORE ANY WORKS! Vs 9-10 - Abraham received seal of RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE FAITH by imputation. NOT WORKS! Vs 11 - Promise to Abraham was through RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE FAITH. Vs 14-15 - Faith is made void by works of the law, works of the Law brings Wrath, Not salvation. Vs 22 - Abraham believed (FAITH) and was accounted as RIGHTEOUSNESS . Vs 22 - RIGHTEOUSNESS imputed on those who believed. Not those who WORKS! Rom 11:6 - IF IT IS WORKS, IT’S NO LONGER GRACE . 2 Cor 5:21 - GOD made Jesus who knew no sin to become sin for us, that we might become the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Gal 2:16 - not justified by WORKS OF THE LAW, BUT BY FAITH IN JESUS. BY WORKS OF THE LAW, NO MAN IS JUSTIFIED! Gal 2:21 - if RIGHTEOUSNESS comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. Gal 3:1-5 - Paul said Christians who started by faith, why end up following WORKS of law (not only Mosaic laws)? Are you made perfect by flesh (WORKS)? Gal 3:1-5 - Did God do miracles by your faith believing or by your WORKS of law? Eph 2:8-9 - saved by grace through faith NOT BY WORKS. Eph 2: 8-9 - salvation is a GIFT. NOT WORKS! 2 Tim 1:9 - saved NOT according to our WORKS. Titus 3:5 - saved NOT BY WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. 1 Pet 2:24 - Christ (the Lamb of GOD) bore our sins … (NOT OUR WORKS).

[@faithalone2171]

​ @BensWorkshop *Roman pagan doctrines contradict the Scriptures in every possible ways. Clearly a man made religion.* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity. you said If you had read either and looked at the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church you would see where the latter comes from.

[@maryvictor1739]

†MAY THE LORD BLESS U ABUNDANTLY. YOU ARE WELL INFORMED AND VERY INTERESTING PERSONALITY. WE NEED CATHOLICS LIKE U TO BLESS THE ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH, WoW By Saba Koriale and I was born in Middle East now Christian Catholic & Canadian. And I must share it, and keep U in my prayers, amen.

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *Yes you quoted 3 Scriptures. But none says the two brothers were children of Mary cleopas. Plus you missed out other siblings of Jesus.* *Nowhere in Matthew or Mark's account says which Mary that was. You are merely assuming its Mary cleopas. It could very well be Mary - mother of Jesus.* Joh 19:25 Now there stood by the cross of -Jesus His mother,- and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and -Mary Magdalene.- Mat 27:56 among whom were -Mary Magdalene,- Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. Mar 15:40 There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were -Mary Magdalene,- Mary the mother of James the Less and of Joses, and Salome, you said I've already quoted Scripture proving that two of Jesus' 'brothers' are children of another Mary (not the Mother of God) the wife of Clopas.

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *It is easy to prove water baptism and communion do not save.* *The thief at the Cross is a good example. No roman baptism, did not believe in Roman pontiff, did not partake roman sacraments, did no good works, did not go purgatory to enter Paradise (heaven). He merely believed what Jesus said.* Luk 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." Luk 23:43 And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."

[@barbwellman6686]

1 Peter 3: "In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also -not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand-with angels, authorities and powers in submission to Him." John 6: But whoever eats of My Body and drinks of My Blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him in the last day.”

[@barbwellman6686]

Dismus (the repentant thief on the cross) professed Christ, repented of his sins, and performed acts of mercy by reprimanding and counseling the other thief. 39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” 40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? 41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42Then he said, “Jesus, remember mej when You come into Your kingdom!”

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

He was an exception. Being on a cross he wasn't able to do all those things. The rest of us usually do and must.

[@faithalone2171]

​@@lyndavonkanel8603 *Your logic fails supreme. If there is an exception, there can be other exceptions. So your theory collapses automatically.* you said He was an exception. Being on a cross he wasn't able to do all those things. The rest of us usually do and must.

[@faithalone2171]

​@@barbwellman6686 *This is just a theory. Not doctrine. Doctrines come from "what Scriptures Does Say", not from your fallible theories.* *If roman ctists think last minute acts can save you, why don't you try? Sin all you want then before your death bed do some "good works". Lol* you said repented of his sins, and performed acts of mercy by reprimanding and counseling the other thief.

[@annakimborahpa]

At 12:47-49, Kenny Burchard says: "And the Catholic Church says, 'Oh, we've got a shelf for that.'" Reply: Yes, UNLIMITED shelf life with no expiration date. At 17:49 - 18:15: "The Liturgy was the thing. It was kind of like the final straw for me because it's where you experience the fullness of the visitation of Jesus with His Church in the most powerful way that's possible for us now until we get to heaven, you know, and that was what did it for me. That was what made me realize I have to be Catholic." Reply: Acts 2:41-42 - "Those who accepted his (Peter's) message were baptized, and about three thousand persons were added that day. They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, TO THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND TO THE PRAYERS." At this point, I would imagine Sister Aimee doesn't mind at all that KB took a good aim and hit the target center Mass.

[@sumbarine]

peter was no pope or bishop, pOpe liberius excommunicated Athanasius for beliving Jesus is true God & true Man. Read your history. No jurisdiction over other churches regarding the pope of Rome. He had no power. Their were more than one & still is more than one---apostolic sees

[@annakimborahpa]

@@sumbarine "Their were more than one & still is more than one---apostolic sees" Which one do you belong to?

[@sumbarine]

@@annakimborahpa Rome

[@annakimborahpa]

@@sumbarine Catholic?

[@georgepierson4920]

@@sumbarine Peter was given the keys and those keys were given to his successors. Pope Liberius was elected well after the Council of Nicea. If he denied that Jesus was true God and true man, there would have been much turmoil.

[@solafide9533]

​ @Barb Wellman *It is clear you cannot prove "7 sacraments save" theory. Bible does not teach "sacrament saves". Bible teaches "Jesus saves" or "believe in Jesus to be saved".*

[@faithalone2171]

​ @Barb Wellman *Still dodging? Where in the Bible or history says “Roman ct = Christ’s Church or the Universal Church “? Where is your proof? Still waiting…*

[@faithalone2171]

​ @BensWorkshop *Already replied on that. Learn to read. It's embarrassing.* *Church is indeed the pillar of truth. But Bible says God's Word is truth. Jn **17:17**. ANy Church that preaches truth of God's Word is pillar of truth. Roman pagan religion does not teach God's Word as truth. Roman pagan religion is clearly not any pillar of truth.* *Acts 15 says even NT Church took doctrines from Scriptures Only and not from any other source. Roman pagan religion is clearly not the Church in Scriptures.* *RCs claimed to believe in early writings. Early writings said Scriptures is the pillar of truth. And early writers mentioned Churches followed Scripture Alone. RCs love to cherry pick what to believe in.* you said Again I will ask: What is the pillar and bulwark of the truth?