Are Catholics Saved? The Gospel According to Catholicism.

[@micheleoleary9776]

Thank you so much, Keith. As a Protestant learning more about Catholicism, your answers are so helpful.

[@ChristineTX]

This is the most convoluted thing I’ve ever heard. The gospel is simple enough for a child to understand. Jesus died & rose to SET US FREE, not put us back under the law.

[@davidcole333]

Many people only assume they know or understand what the Catholic church teaches. Some people are afraid to learn or challenge what they believe to be an absolute in their lives. Michele, I so much appreciate you being willing to listen and learn. Thank you so much.

[@connerkjkdb1]

The bible actually says opposite..​@@ChristineTX

[@jerome2642]

​@@ChristineTXDid the Catholic Church ever say that we still need to be under the LAW in order to be saved?

[@allyjohnston3151]

So that we may be one :) With so many voices fighting against Christianity and many following those voices, we Christians need to love those who are on our side, for otherwise how can we convert others.....as it says in the bible "see how those Christians love one another"

[@yannascotto8597]

Former Protestant here. I used to be one of those people who would be prejudiced against Catholic. Thank God for Covid. I was able to find many answers to my questions. I did many researches and studies about the Catholic Church. My mind was blown by what I found out and I was ashamed of myself. Now, I’m a Catholic myself. Thank you for this video! May God bless you and your channel, Keith!

[@xXBlessedXxii]

Leviticus 26:1 Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. God detests idols; but Catholics have many statues of Mary, their saints and etc and practice idol.worship just like the Hindus, Buddhists etc Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Christ NOT Mary or saints can make intercessions for us Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Catholics call priests father even the pope calls himself Jesus Christ on Earth Please consider what the Bible teaches vs what Catholics believe and practice

[@Je-rb7je]

God bless you sister and welcome home😊 I learn so much from you former protestants, I was born in Catholic family and we often take it for granted

[@donaldcooley897]

@ Yannascotto . I do not know what you were researching or studying but it was not the word of God . 80% of the dogmas and teachings and the catechism is not biblical , and if you were reading and studying the scriptures you would not be in the apostate catholic Church which has become a cult . ARE YOU SAVED ?

[@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123]

@@xXBlessedXxii everything you listed already has answers its just that you doesn't accept or understand it.

[@xXBlessedXxii]

@@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Please explain what is not understood or accepted. Thanks!

[@teresamerkel7161]

Thank you for addressing this topic. As a convert from Methodism to Catholicsm this is one that comes up with my Protestant family members.

[@nozh2krov]

38yo and raised in Methodist church. Currently in RCIA and taking first communion at Easter.

[@Jben7976]

WAY TO GO MAN!!!! PROTESTANT CONVERTS ARE MY FAVORITES!!!! CUZ YALL ARE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD!!!!

[@davidcole333]

Yes we are :-) The eucharist is true food from heaven. Thank you Jesus.

[@alexandriahall8925]

Yes we are! I was a Baptist until I was 23 years old. By God’s grace I am a Catholic now, married with 3 beautiful children and I love our ancient faith! Viva Cristo Rey ❤

[@wallamboklahong9125]

The Protestism is the Palestism, fore the True Catholics. Also the New Testament is a Holy Catholic Church, there is no space for protestanism just as Hebrews n the oppossing Palestinians. to the Jews or H , just as to

[@billlee2194]

You are so right! There's something about coming from a Protestant background that just sets you on fire when you discover the truth about the Catholic Church. Like the Church teaches, I believe there are many sincere Protestants out there who know the Lord and will see heaven even though they lack the fullness of faith. For me, in my miserable spiritual condition, I needed more. The Catholic Church was the first church that even told me I actually needed to stop practicing sin. That was something I desperately needed to hear. My sweet Baptist Christ rich was only able to tell me I was saved. I thought my faith alone would do the job but I always felt confused and never really saved. Just stopping my practice of sin, by God's grace, has been one of the things that has made me a different person. God's grace infused in the soul. That You Lord. Praise God!

[@Jben7976]

I just wanted to say that God works....some even say mysterious...I never post on anytging I see on you tube....I have posted comments once or twice from what I remember....there have been two replies to what I posted....they show up in my email...what I have been struggling with lately is my ability to sin on demand pretty much whenever I want. I've literally gotten scaird down in my heart about not knowing if I will ever be able to stop on my own...I've been praying about this and needed spiritual direction....I have discovered that the only way that this could be overcome is by God's grace....I never knew that I could ask for it....and that he DOES IN FACT GIVE IT...the 2 posts that replied back to me are proof to me that I needed to hear that....I'm getting chill bumps just thinking about this.....yall both said something about GRACE....and that's exactly what it was....

[@margueritelangton6362]

Last year I followed Fr Mike Schmitz reading & expounding on the "Catechism in a Year". As a Protestant, (a think-for-myself Anglican), I didn't find a single statement with which I disagreed. I still have some questions, which I'm pursuing....

[@KeithNester]

That’s awesome. God bless you! Keep going.

[@davido3026]

Read the books by ex anglican John Henry Newman who became a catholic Saint!!! Century XIX Saul of tarsus!!

[@jmspegel]

Scott Hahn and Taylor Marshall’s conversion stories are a good listen.

[@xXBlessedXxii]

That's interesting I read a few catechisms that confirmed that the Pope is infallible which seems odd History shows the popes'/ papal fallability allowed doctrines such as purgatory, paying for sins to be forgiven (indulgences), having mistresses , changing commandments etc It's very important to study God's word alongside any supplementary tools. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

[@davido3026]

@xXBlessedXx24 You misquote history, but reality shows that you are ignorant, fanatic, and an unlearned being!!!

[@mariannegp54]

I have been teaching Religious Education here in the Philippines. As a cradle Catholic, I am so much enriched by converted Catholics. Thanks so much Keith. Dr. Peter Kreeft, Fr Mike Schmitz and your witnessing goes to my classrooms. God bless you.

[@jemsmom97]

I love that you described how converts enrich us!! Yes, I feel the same way!! 😊

[@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123]

The reason why there is so many cradle catholics in the Philippines is that the Major Religion here is Catholic and that every generation inherits their faith from their family and because almost everyone has the same faith, no one really tries to dig deeper and just go to church just to attend without a general understanding of our faith. It is also the reason why many catholics is easily converted by cults and sects because of weak foundation. I'm sad that only Cebu has a group of very educated CFD's, I hope they expand around the Philippines.

[@HillbillyBlack]

most Catholics want the history, the art, the design and beauty, but not the power and transformation that God causes. They wrongly assume penance over repentance not realizing repentance is a gift, not human willed. Faith, grace and repentance all apart of the same mechanism. The Truth and Good news of God is his son and the heart transformation that happens. Rome teaches mandated cooperation. All of scripture teaches God causes the change, the increase and the walk in his statutes and rules. We can do nothing apart from God. Those repentant WILL obey, follow and serve. Not from will but Gods will alone. Otherwise self cooperation is a boastful act.

[@Griemmy]

​@@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123 i blame the CBCP on that though, mmmm. It's bcuz we are 80% catholics that they seem to think that they dont need to put effort in the spreading and nurturing the faith amongst filipino catholics. A lot of us are cradle catholics, and yes we need to have initiative too to learn our faith, but i can also see that our local churches dont really put effort in the educational aspect of the faith. Yes there are catechism classes when i was in grade 5 and 6, but they dont really answer those deep questions on WHY we are doing all these things and rituals. The philippine church leadership has been complacent for a long time bcuz of our dominance. Many of the top leaders are focusing on other stuff instead (like helping the NPAs and accumulating wealth and power).

[@bruno-orante]

God Bless you and all the precious souls that will watch this video 🙏❤️‍🔥✝️

[@graceannsumayo1542]

GOD bless you and your ministry, Sir Keith.. Pls keep sharing the TRUTH about our Faith🙏 Watching from the Philippines🇵🇭

[@xXBlessedXxii]

Here's some truths of your faith In his encyclical, "The Reunion of Christendom" (1885), Pope Leo XIII stated that the pope holds "upon this earth the place of God Almighty." In the Catechism, can be found the following: "The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth...by divine right the pope has supreme and full power in faith and morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true Vicar of Christ, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by one, God himself on earth." and also "The Pope can make and unmake laws for the entire Church; his authority is supreme and unquestioned. Every bishop, every priest, every member of the Church is subject to him." Here are some others…"The Pope is not simply the representative of Jesus Christ. On the contrary, he is Jesus Christ Himself, under the veil of the flesh." (Evangelical Christendom, January 1, 1895, pg. 15, published in London by J. S. Phillips) "Against this background of love towards Holy Church, 'the pillar and bulwark of the truth' (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for 'THE LORD POPE', the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called 'SWEET CHRIST ON EARTH'." (Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Consecrated Life and Its Mission in the Church and in the World, to the bishops and clergy, religious orders and congregations, societies of apostolic life, secular institutes, and all the faithful, given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, March 25, 1996) "The Pope is of so great dignity, and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God and the vicar of God." (Ferraris Ecclesiastical dictionary) "All names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that He is over the church, all the same names are applied to the Pope." (On the Authority of the Councils, book 2, chapter 17) "The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth." (Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, "Cities Petrus Bertanous) "To believe that our Lord God the Pope has not the power to decree as he is decreed, is to be deemed heretical." (the Gloss "Extravagantes" o.f Pope John XXII *** inter, Tit. XIV, Cap. IV. Ad Callem Sexti Decretalium, Paris, 1685) "Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions." (Ferraris, «Prompta Bibliotheca», 1763, Volume VI, 'Papa II', p.26) "The Saviour Himself is the door of the sheepfold: 'I am the door of the sheep.' Into this fold of Jesus Christ, no man may enter unless he be led by the Sovereign Pontiff; and only if they be united to him can men be saved, for the Roman Pontiff is the Vicar of Christ and His personal representative on earth." (Pope John XXIII in his homily to the Bishops and faithful assisting at his coronation on November 4, 1958) "This is our last lesson to you: receive it, engrave it in your minds, all of you: by God's commandment salvation is to be found nowhere but in the Church; the strong and effective instrument of salvation is none other than the Roman Pontificate." (Pope Leo XIII, Allocution for the 25th anniversary of his election, February 20, 1903; Papal Teachings: The Church, Benedictine Monks of Solesmes, St. Paul Editions, Boston, 1962, par. 653)

[@theodoreritola7641]

WHAT MUST A MAN DO TO BE SAVED?

[@lesvosace602]

I found your channel today. I have really enjoyed the content. I have been a catholic all my life but spent more than half my life as an agnostic. I'm practising again for about a year now by the grace of God and a lot of what you read from the catacism really hit home. Faith really is a gift from God. I thank him everyday for bringing me home. Thank you for your great content and may God bless you.

[@KeithNester]

Thank you so much! Welcome to my channel.

[@janeyount8412]

Praise God, and welcome back home!🙏🌹

[@AngelaJacobsen-z6j]

Great job Keith for explaining the Catholicism to Catholics who have forgotten the faith. Also for being kind to our Protestant brothers and sisters the fullness of the church Jesus established over 2000 years ago.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tbong9293]

We’ll said

[@me-ds2il]

The only thing the Catholic church is full of is BS

[@virginiaaustria2916]

Thank you keith Nester..Proud Roman Catholic Apostolic Church.

[@theodoreritola7641]

IM A PROUD CHRISTIAN MY SELF ,CAN JESUS CHRIST ,,,UN ,,,, REDEEM HIS CHILDREN EVER AFTER HE REDEEMES THEM?

[@nozh2krov]

I’m 39YO and raised in the Methodist Church. I’m currently in RCIA. Rite of Election on February 15 and confirmation on Easter 🙏🏼

[@davidcole333]

When they call you by name, it's an awesome moment!

[@davido3026]

John Wesley was one of the pack of ravenous wolves!!! Congratulations

[@xXBlessedXxii]

@@davido3026 how so?what conduct or doctrine did he believe that was contrary to the Bible?

[@lellachu1682]

Congratulations! My grandfather was a Methodist before he converted to Catholicism. May your journey home bless many generations.

[@williamchairo8407]

@@davido3026 Really! Check your own history!

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

Thanks for putting on this video! ❤ 🙏 ✝️ 💒

[@theodoreritola7641]

KEITH CAN JESUS CHRIST, ,,,UN... REDEEM HIS CHILDREN LOL, OSAS IS VERY TRUE YOUR A FOOL IF BELIVE JESUS CHRIST LIES IN JOHN Ch 3 Vs 16 IS THAT IN YOUR BIBLE OR DID U MARK IT OUT ? IM WAITING TO SEE IF YOUR MAN ENOUGH TO LET ME KNOW YOUR ANSWER ,

[@jowardseph]

You go Keith!

[@paulhudson4254]

Keith, Welcome to the family! A Protestant who Prays and studies is left only with the Catholic Church! Don’t study theology you’ll convert! 🌺✝️🌺

[@theodoreritola7641]

DOES JESUS CHRIST SAVE U OR DOES YOUR CHURCH SAVE U ?

[@Wildwest89]

"Are you saved?" The Catholic should reply: "As the Bible says, I am already saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5-8), but I'm also being saved (1 Cor. 1:18, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and I have the hope that I will be saved (Rom. 5:9-10, 1 Cor. 3:12-15). Like the apostle Paul I am working out my salvation in fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12), with hopeful confidence in the promises of Christ (Rom. 5:2, 2 Tim. 2:11-13)."

[@flightless8903]

Thank you❤I had a hard time put it to words ❤God Bless❤

[@Elvidb]

You know, I'm Italian and I only know the Roman Catholic faith. Generations and generations of the same Roman Catholic faith. To me we ere Christians and the only Christians and the real christians so I find it very difficult to hear that people say we are not christians and a bad faith, a bad church. Oh dear. So happy to hear you have seen the light and can teach people the truth.

[@davido3026]

The Catholic church will never be destroyed, Acts 5:38-39!!! That was 2000 years ago!

[@xXBlessedXxii]

@@davido3026 it has destroyed itself with its blasphemous teachings, practices and traditions you will be aware of the scandals, drugs, bloody history, anything contrary to God will not stand

[@JMM440xi]

Good job , Keith. Will continue to view your videos. As one who went to Roman Catholic grammar school the updated Catechism that you read from has a deeper, logical reasoning to me latter on in life. I have many non denominational friends who have extremely negative opinions of the RCC. I get it. But in studying Scripture over the years and debating with the KJV only folks who claim biblical superiority, I have found the Catholic faith has historical, academic, scriptural 26:21 and spiritual resources that when studied and applied in the spirit of God can defend itself and actually impress others why it is still in existence and continues to attract believers and those seeking God. Like the nation of Israel the Church will be blessed and protected by God as revealed in the Scriptures. Dr. Taylor Marshall in an interview with Glenn Beck concerning Christianity stated that there are over 46,000 different Christian churches registered with the U.S. government. In the New Testament Jesus called for unity in His church. So we have only 4 Gospels of which 3 are considered synoptic, yet 46,000 different churches. I pray for unity with Christ for all those willing to believe.

[@laurencefidhburn1845]

Catholics worship Mary. Catechism is like book of mormon.

[@seanthompson5077]

The CATH/PROT debates and conversations, with humility, can be extremely fruitful. Seek Truth. Seek Christ.

[@xXBlessedXxii]

In his encyclical, "The Reunion of Christendom" (1885), Pope Leo XIII stated that the pope holds "upon this earth the place of God Almighty." In the Catechism, can be found the following: "The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth...by divine right the pope has supreme and full power in faith and morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true Vicar of Christ, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by one, God himself on earth." and also "The Pope can make and unmake laws for the entire Church; his authority is supreme and unquestioned. Every bishop, every priest, every member of the Church is subject to him." Here are some others…"The Pope is not simply the representative of Jesus Christ. On the contrary, he is Jesus Christ Himself, under the veil of the flesh." (Evangelical Christendom, January 1, 1895, pg. 15, published in London by J. S. Phillips) "Against this background of love towards Holy Church, 'the pillar and bulwark of the truth' (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for 'THE LORD POPE', the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called 'SWEET CHRIST ON EARTH'." (Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Consecrated Life and Its Mission in the Church and in the World, to the bishops and clergy, religious orders and congregations, societies of apostolic life, secular institutes, and all the faithful, given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, March 25, 1996) "The Pope is of so great dignity, and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God and the vicar of God." (Ferraris Ecclesiastical dictionary) "All names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that He is over the church, all the same names are applied to the Pope." (On the Authority of the Councils, book 2, chapter 17) "The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth." (Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, "Cities Petrus Bertanous) "To believe that our Lord God the Pope has not the power to decree as he is decreed, is to be deemed heretical." (the Gloss "Extravagantes" o.f Pope John XXII *** inter, Tit. XIV, Cap. IV. Ad Callem Sexti Decretalium, Paris, 1685) "Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions." (Ferraris, «Prompta Bibliotheca», 1763, Volume VI, 'Papa II', p.26) "The Saviour Himself is the door of the sheepfold: 'I am the door of the sheep.' Into this fold of Jesus Christ, no man may enter unless he be led by the Sovereign Pontiff; and only if they be united to him can men be saved, for the Roman Pontiff is the Vicar of Christ and His personal representative on earth." (Pope John XXIII in his homily to the Bishops and faithful assisting at his coronation on November 4, 1958) "This is our last lesson to you: receive it, engrave it in your minds, all of you: by God's commandment salvation is to be found nowhere but in the Church; the strong and effective instrument of salvation is none other than the Roman Pontificate." (Pope Leo XIII, Allocution for the 25th anniversary of his election, February 20, 1903; Papal Teachings: The Church, Benedictine Monks of Solesmes, St. Paul Editions, Boston, 1962, par. 653)

[@stefaniabradford9945]

Thank you for putting this video Together

[@JALV1998]

Brother Keith, thank you. May the Heavenly Father bless you with his devine grace. 😊🙏

[@DavidSmith-kw2rw]

Great video Keith. Made me think that whenever a Protestant makes a false claim about the Catholic Church (ie - “Catholics worship Mary), one can simply say that the Catechism of the Catholic Church contains the official teachings of the Catholic Church. Can you show me where in the Catechism of the Catholic Church it teaches that “Catholics worship Mary”? Or whatever their false claim may be).

[@AngelaJacobsen-z6j]

There is in John's gospel 19: 27-28 Where Jesus gives His mother to humanity. There are others you could look and read the gospels she is in the good book.

[@davido3026]

Psalm 45!!!

[@donaldcooley897]

@@AngelaJacobsen-z6j Christ did not give his mother to any one but a disciple , to look after . catholic are always fabricating stories about Mary and Peter , he took her home and that was the last time she is spoken of till Acts 1 :14 ; where she was seen in the upper room with her sons ,waiting for the spirit .She never went to the tomb or grave , only the beautiful Mary Magdalene who loved him more than his mother was there and she was the first to see him and talk to him after his resurrection . Mary is never mentioned in the letters to the Churches . She is dead with her spirit in heaven with all other spirits there are none above . they are all one in Christ . She has nothing to do with our relationship with Christ , or with saved believers worshiping God in spirit and in truth , Prove me wrong by scriptures ,

[@clairestevens3194]

Mary Magdalene loved Jesus more than his mother did? Where is that in the Bible?? I have never heard any stories about Mary and Peter from any Catholic. Those who went to the grave on Easter Sunday believed Jesus was dead, in the grave, and needed to finish anointing the body. Perhaps his mother had the faith to believe he had risen as he said. The gospels were not written to tell about the life of Mary so don’t expect to find more in them about her. The Bible itself states not everything is in the Bible. Jesus didn’t come to write a book but to found a church that he gave the Holy Spirit to guide. It is the bulwark of faith. God gave us the gospels through and from that church.

[@susanburrows810]

Oh please be honest...CATHOLICISM INSTRUCTS & BELIEVES & DOES "Mary worship" : bowing down to her, praying to her ( " Our Lady/ Mother of Perpetual Help -- READ IT WITH AN OPEN MIND), having altars & statues to her, devotion to her, looking to her, belief in her sinlessness ( only JESUS who is God is sinless), worshipping in certain sites around the world, asking her to be a mediator. These are things THAT BELONG TO GOD ONLY, or that God says NOT to do. He is to be worshipped not in a certain place but in spirit & truth. SEEK TRUTH...GOD'S TRUTH. THE ONLY REAL TRUTH. ❤🔩🙏 Not a man- made religion.

[@stevefranks1957]

Thank you Keith, as a cradle Catholic I am always seeking more knowledge to strengthen and reinforce my faith and your Channel is a great help, in particular this topic, God Bless 🙏🦘🇦🇺

[@bwnco]

I just returned 2 years ago. Never been happier. Good Luck. Life long irish catholic

[@theodoreritola7641]

Did Jesus Christ save u or did your church ?

[@joannsnider8886]

Thank you Keith! Cradle Catholic here who left the church for my entire adult life. God bless the work you are doing. This helped me SO much!

[@prodigaldawtr7907]

This is going to be an amazing series. Thanks so much!

[@kjm88tm]

Awesome content Keith! Thank you for your work in putting this together. I’m excited to listen to the rest of the series! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

Great topic! Thank you. 8:04

[@eabm1984]

Bless you for all the work you do. Grateful for you, your wife, and all that you do to help us all come closer to God and His Church.

[@mariannehoffarth6709]

I feel like such an idiot. It's hard for me to grasp the teachings. Thank you Keith for helping this idiot.

[@GrandmaLynn]

May I tell you Marianne, that you are not an idiot even if you think you are! Go easy on yourself!! The reason I say that is because we don’t learn everything all at once. Some things might pass us by, Other things might intrigue us, probably to the point of putting them aside until the answers presents themselves, or we decide to go back to finding out about it because they begin to nag at us to find the truth.

[@joannsnider8886]

Me too 😂

[@davido3026]

God is patiente for you to grasp the teaching and you will enjoy even better, slowly!!!

[@ChristineTX]

It’s only hard to grasp because it’s not biblical

[@ChristineTX]

We have freedom of speech here in America and I can preach the gospel

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Thank you, Keith. Excellent bedrock Catholic teaching. Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us 🙏

[@jvlp2046]

The English word "BELIEVE" (verb) in the Spiritual context and meaning is like a Collective Noun (ex. Family, Company, Choir, Herd, etc.) which comes with 3 Components for the Salvation of Mankind, "By GRACE of God through FAITH in Christ Jesus that manifests in good/righteous WORKS." St. Paul's letters to the Ephesians and Romans (ref. Eph. 2:8-9 / Rom. 3:20) say that "Personal WORKS" (Efforts Alone) and "WORKS of the LAW" (Law of Moses) can not SAVE us... But for our Personal "WORKS" (efforts) to be accepted as Righteous in the Eyes/Sight of God... "WORK" must come first with "GRACE" of/from/by God through "FAITH" in Christ Jesus... Therefore, in conclusion, the Spiritual Formula/Equation for the Salvation of Mankind is... [ GRACE (+) FAITH (x) WORK (=) SALVATION ]... (ref. John 3:15 / 3:36 / 11:25-26 /James 2:1-24 )... That is the ORDER of SALVATION (Grace, Faith, and Work) for Father God/YHWH is a "God of ORDER" and not of Chaos or Confusion... (ref. 1 Corin. 14:33)... Facts and Truth, Biblically and Logically speaking... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus... Amen.

[@terrykessinger4432]

Thanks for teaching Catholicism like a Protestant, 😊, and what I mean, in a way Protestants can understand. In this year long journey I’ve been on, the speaking styles between the two are so different, and sometimes I need to hear it like you speak it. God bless.

[@texasfamilylife8397]

Great point!

[@helenoce5007]

That is how protestants come towards Christian CATHOLICS , to confuse of the truth, and make many go against the only true church. but no, Keith is not teaching like a protestant, he is teaching to stubborn people who leave the only Christian CATHOLIC Church Jesus established from The Apostles and that church made the Bible inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church have the ONLY Faith Left for his chosen CHURCH, his only BRIDE.

[@sueseelie]

I get what you’re saying. Scott Hahn made a comment on some YT interview I was watching, something to the effect of he himself having a “Protestant accent”. I understood this to be a speaking style or cadence that sounds more like a protestant preacher. Keith has that and it’s very effective, perhaps especially to Protestant converts or those contemplating entering the Church.

[@donaldcooley897]

@@helenoce5007 The Church which Christ established is the one he Prophesied he would build on him self .Matt. 16 : 18 ;His Church is his Body of saved believers , the one he died for , it is Holy , it is spotless , with out blemish . Eph. 5 L 25 - 27. It is his Bride , the Church of the living God ,the Pillar and Ground of the truth , most of what you commented is not biblical The catholic church is not mentioned in scriptures . The Church at Rome was founded by converts from Pentecost ,and late in the 1st century they established one large Church . The Roman Emperor took control of the Church in 300s and brought in pagan practices , which they still have some today . It did not become catholic till the 300s and Christ had nothing to do with the church . or did Peter . The catholic church had nothing to do with making the scriptures . They are from God as he inspired Holy men to write it he is the author Gerome translated the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts in to Latin ,called the Latin Vulgate . Wycliffe ,and then Luther translated the vulgate it to english . But the Bibles used by fundamentals contain the Tyndale`s translations , He was the first to translate the original transcript into English . leaving out all uninspired books . there were 0nly 66 books .You say the catholic church only have the faith left for his chosen Church , which is not scriptural First His Church is His body of saved believers , that is the true Church the one he will come back for and call us up to meet his in the air . That is his his bride of saved believers . You talk about faith . when catholic do not believe faith alone will save you , or Justify you Romans 5 : 1 ; or make you righteous Romans 4 : 5 - 6 ; so you faith is no good . saved believers who make up his Church have faith alone believing on Christ for salvation . You need to start reading and studying the scriptures and if you are saved the spirit will teach you all things John 14 : 26 '

[@ROBINSON-rb2lp]

@@donaldcooley897 Hi dear Old man, you look so lazy to learn the early church history. I will pray for you. Please try your best in study and learning with depend on the holy spirit guiding. May God bless you.

[@halleylujah247]

Great video. Thanks for covering this topic.

[@theodoreritola7641]

DO u love jesus christ or do u love your church ?

[@halleylujah247]

@@theodoreritola7641 Thats a false dichotomy. You can love more than one thing. Do you love your family or do you love Jesus?

[@theodoreritola7641]

I love the ONE that redeemed me My church had NOTHING TO DO WITH MY SALVATION

[@halleylujah247]

@@theodoreritola7641 probably true because your church is not Catholic. You again assume that I can't do both, love Christ and love the Church He founded.

[@theodoreritola7641]

U can do what ever u want, What has jesus christ done 4 u compared to what has your church done 4 u

[@MariaGuerrero-l9c]

Great information about our catholic faith. I like to listen to all Catholic teachings because I always learn something new. Faith alone is not enough to be saved.

[@eabm1984]

I would only advice to proceed with caution when consuming some of the social media content. Keith is Kosher in Catholic teaching and a faithful Catholic. Many out there who claim to be Catholic are Sedevacantist, Schismatic, and Protestants. None of these are in proper standing to teach Catechism of The Church.

[@johnosumba1980]

@@gunstar168you are trying your best in protesting, why don’t you ask Jesus why he established the Church if it is not necessary for your salvation? A common sense question.

[@johnosumba1980]

@@gunstar168you are trying your best in protesting, why don’t you ask Jesus why he established the Church if it is not necessary for your salvation? A common sense question.

[@donaldcooley897]

@@johnosumba1980 Christ established his Church , which is his body of saved believers it is the Church he died for , it is Holy with out spot or blemish Eph.5 : 25 - 27 it is his bride , it is the Church of the living God , the Pillar and Ground of the truth . Not some earthly Church made with hands . Salvation is only by faith believing on Christ He established his Church which is his body of believers and through His Church we are spiritually fed .He left them on earth indwelled with the Holy Spirit to be witnesses for him , we are his ambassador , You are not a member of his Church till you are saved and baptized by the spirit into his body . We worship God in spirit and in truth in local Churches that preach and teach the Gospel of Christ for the salvation of souls it is not the Church that gives salvation it is the word of God that is preached in the Church that saves a sinner .

[@johnosumba1980]

@@donaldcooley897 that one you call his body have one belief not different beliefs. “ one Church”. To worship God in spirit and in truth is to offer sacrifice which I believe Protestants don’t do and don’t believe in.

[@loretteweaver9759]

Thankyou Keith!!!! I have been looking & praying for help to answer these questions! We all need your help😇

[@skaz777]

i wish my mother were alive to see this!

[@LucyLavu-b9n]

Thank you Keith for your explanations on those points on the Catechism and the teachings on the sacrament of reconciliation. God bless you.

[@hammtweezy2192]

Confession is such a blessing from Christ. My family and I go once a month and the feeling is amazing every time.

[@larrybedouin2921]

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

[@donaldcooley897]

hammtweezy where in the scriptures do you see any thing about confessing to a priest . there are no priest in the New Testament Churches under the New Covenant . it is like @larrybedouin says there is only one mediator , that is Christ 1Tim. 2 : 5- 6 ;

[@susanburrows810]

But do you know if you should die between months of confessing to a priest, YOU would have to spend YEARS & YEARS ( hundreds? no one knows but ALMOST ALL people have to do this IN PURGATORIAL CLEANSING FIRES after you die TO PAY FOR YOUR OWN SINS ( according to "CATHOLICISM"). Catholics don't depend FULLY ON JESUS as BIBLICAL CHRISTIANS do, for saving & justification. We think & trust that JESUS' death was powerful & complete--IT IS FINISHED He said--because ONLY HE was the SINLESS Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Please TRUST HIM & what HE (THE BIBLE) says, & NOT what a man says.❤🔩🙏

[@davido3026]

​@@donaldcooley897 OBVIUOSLY you do not know to read

[@davido3026]

​@@donaldcooley897 1 Timothy 3:15 Acts 5:38-39!!!

[@JindyMarie05]

Excellent topic! I often get this asked by non-Catholic friends; often already answered by them, "No, you need to be born again." I think the best way is not to have arguments or fights against other Christians, but educate them. I mean, how can you condemn someone who worships Christ differently than you? After all, how can they tell us we're going to hell if only God can decide that.

[@larrybedouin2921]

Those are the words of Jesus Christ. You will not listen to his words, but you listen to this man.

[@davido3026]

There other sheep not of this fold that I also have to carry!!!

[@davido3026]

God does not send anyone to hell!!! The unrepentant sinner dictates that!!

[@annb9029]

I say to my Protestant friends I was born again at baptism confirmed in Christ at confirmation now a Lutheran would understand this more than a Baptist would

[@larrybedouin2921]

@@annb9029 The Lutherans have capitulated. The falling away has long since begun. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. {2 Peter 2:22}

[@pattysayssew3609]

Hi Keith! I love this topic and so appreciate your view as a convert!

[@monicadonoso5937]

Thank you so much for this very informative sharing

[@GrandmaLynn]

Great stuff as always, Keith!! I must listen to it again!

[@Dziadzia-d6e]

One thing I recall, which hit my like a lightening bolt. I won't say it's anything but my own reflection but.... "And the whole people said in reply, “His blood be upon us and upon our children.” (Matt. 27:25) Now this has often been seen as the blood libel against the Jews. But then I recalled the Paschal Lamb, the unblemished lamb whose blood saved the Hebrews from the angel of death. So, the Jews in this Gospel, were, in a way, being saved by the 'Blood of the Lamb" as they were in Exodus.

[@ronelkoopman8872]

Thanks for sharing Keith can't wait to hear the rest of the series

[@donnahalsted7718]

Wow,Keith, you covered some territory here. Thank you.

[@NoliMèTangērè-c4p]

Im so Blessed being one ot your follower starting this very time Bro. Keith May the Good Lord gives me more strength to understand more.🙏🙏🙏

[@karenclemente1058]

VERY clear!! You’ve laid out the truths of our Faith beautifully, without any unnecessary chatter. Thank you- I’ll be passing this on

[@KeithNester]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelmartinx714]

Keith your video lengths are spot on and perfect. 1-3 hour video lengths are just too much. You do it right man!

[@belindatorres1622]

God bless you Keith! You explain the truth so crystal clear! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nadanshastram3780]

During his initial visit, Lord Jesus, 2000 years ago, proclaimed, "I have not come to bring peace, but rather division; I will create conflict between fathers and sons, and between nations." Remarkably, we witness the fulfillment of his words in the present day. Therefore, as we anticipate his second coming, we can hold onto the hope that "peace will radiate across the entire world."So we are happy to be Catholics.

[@geoffjs]

Protestantism is confusion without sacrificial worship Jn 6 51-58 Catholicism is the last acceptable discrimination and persecution

[@kevinwerner5500]

I didn't know faith was a gift or grace. Wow !

[@billlee2194]

Ephesians 2:8-9 For the full Catholic understanding, add verse 10 :). This passage tells me the entire ball of wax belongs to God. The grace, the faith, the handiwork and the good works. Our only part is to do what we are called to do. Walk in God's good works. God bless

[@CatholicChristian51]

The Bible made me Catholic

[@gc3563]

Same! 👏🏻

[@davido3026]

​@CatholicDefender-bp7my the Catholic Church is the mother of the bible

[@BitsyBee]

Me too! When reading as a protestant, I was puzzled that the Bible didn't say what protestants say it says.

[@a.a.alexander6030]

No. Firstly, the Lord God had mercy on you. Secondly, the holy spirit has guided you to read the Bible. Thirdly, so that you can get to know the word and live by the word. What is the word? First there was God. And with God was his word. And the word became flesh and dwelt among us. Sound familiar? The bible is Jesus' teachings. Keep reading the word, seeking the word and living in the word and by the word so that when you pass on to the next life you won't hear the word saying to you "depart from me. I never knew you." You don't read the Bible to be a Catholic You read the Bible to be saved.

[@billlee2194]

Me too but my first find was reading the early church writings and fathers from 50AD-200AD. The Eucharist, Baptism, authority of the Bishop, Apostolic succession, the Mass, the list of Canon books, the martyrs.

[@rosiegirl2485]

As a Catholic, I would never presume that I am going to Heaven. I want to go to Heaven...its just these pesky sins that I am worried about! If I had to judge myself, I woukd start out say "well, I am a good person, afterall, I haven't killed anyone!) But then, the things I don't say out loud. Like my stingyness..my anger..my judgement on others..gossip..etc... These things are my bigger problems! I know there are people who think you aren't going to Heaven just because your Catholic. I worry about how many Protestants believe what the Church teaches...but due to their anti-Catholic bias...just can't convert! We need to pray for all people, that they find the fullness of truth in our Lord's Church! 🙏

[@HillbillyBlack]

Romans 10:9-10 All of us can know whether or not we belong to the kingdom of God, because this very statement in Romans is not talking about the actions of the mouth, but rather what the heart tells the mouth to say. I’ll take it a bit further … no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit. If the spirit dwells within you, there are actionable behaviors that speed fourth that are independent of personal carnal effort. It does not matter where you go to church. The church doesn’t save. Jesus saves, and there are markers of identifying whether or not you are or not and there’s nothing wrong with saying you are if there are legitimate experiences with your life that demonstrate this. I hope that helps

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@Maximilian011 well, brother, let’s work through it When the regenerate sin they do not pass between these two categories interchangeably on a whim. The spirit indwelling would make no sense if one could lose the spirit so easily from a stray, sexual thought, falling into so-called mortal sin. God is not so weak that he can’t overlook your blunders to help you reach a finished point before death. Salvation is continuation is not dependent upon decisions of free will. Christ never says that you should keep his commandments or that you have the option to keep his commandments. He says those born again WILL. if you are Born again you WILL. John 14:15 "If you love me, you WILL keep my commandments. Did he say you can keep? Is it optional? No, he said you WILL keep. Look further… John 14:23 Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he WILL keep my word, and my Father WILL love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Christ reconciles us to the Father for this benefit. Even when we were dead in our trespasses, he made us alive together with Christ-For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is NOT YOUR own doing; it is the GIFT of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. What saves? Through what??? Are these related to you in any way??? Its a GIFT so that we cannot Boast. Meaning we cannot claim cooperative works as credit for salvation. Its ALL God through Faith alone and as demonstrates above, faith alone produces saving faith which produced compelled behavior. Works are a result, not “with”. John 15:5 Greek I am the vine; you are the branches. Those abiding in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Did it say whosoever?? The ESV and RSV wrongly translate here but the greek says “those abiding”. Its active. Without choice or blunder from Human effort. There is ZERO human willed ability to lose this gift because the genuine nature of the regenerate is so bold and contrasted to the world. Being made alive is not a whimsical, flimsy transformation. Those truly born again of the spirit are radicals. They are personified radical changes. Sin can NEVER separate them from the Father. Salvation validity can be measured. Unsaved live unrepentant sinful lives. The redeemed do not keep sinning. They live a spirit filled walk of compelled action of intentional holiness. When they sin they regret with great struggle. They don’t just feel bad. They cry on their knees for help. Even from struggled mortal sin like lustful thoughts. The journey cannot be undone from the struggle. And the complacent who claim christ never had him. As one who struggled with Porn after salvation, am i to understand i lost my salvation 500 times a day until i Got a handle on my sin? NO. thats why the fruit of the regenerate is so vital. Its how we determine the sheep from the Goats. Its essential to remember the ungodly are justified by Faith for believing. The repentant still struggles because we must learn by the spirit to obey. And only those saved HAVE the spirit. If you could lose salvation then you lose the spirit and Therefore the ABILITY to choose God again or even understand him. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. If salvation were predicated upon holiness, then this would not be Grace, but basically what you can do for God to keep your salvation. Not even the historic ancient church fathers believe that. Eternal security, once saved always saved, these were concepts, not pondered, or disputed in the early church, because you could know who was for and against Christ by their fruit. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. If the old passing away is an action of the transformative nature of the spirit who is the power of God then Can the old that passed away be resurrected by the power of human will??? This would mean human will has “blocking interference power” of the spirit and power of God. This is why the idea of losing such a transformative nature is illogical. A butterfly does not Dee evolve by choice back into a caterpillar.

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@Maximilian011 is regeneration subjective or a radical miracle? How much power does the human mind have over God? The caterpillar no longer exist in the regenerate individual. The butterfly is permanent. The butterfly may get stain or dirty, but it does not revert. Such is the nature of true regeneration, which is a radical contrast from old to new

[@HillbillyBlack]

@@Maximilian011 if you think that then you don’t understand grace.

[@masterchief8179]

@@HillbillyBlack I’m 100% sure you are the one that doesn’t understand grace, but hey, not arguing here. God bless your journey.

[@doloresnolan5949]

How great is our God.What Grace's he is blessing the church with converts that are fire with love for him.God Bless and thank you brother.🙏🙏🙏

[@johnclaiborne2749]

You mean, "converts" who are ignoring what the Bible teaches and are instead clinging to what the Roman Catholic catechism is telling them to believe? That's what we're seeing in this video.

[@veredictum4503]

Very good, and may your work reach many others. Does anyone else notice - it is not the Catholics who troll Protestant websites and throw mud; it is the Protestants who come to Catholic podcasts and then throw their 1-liner "proof texts", usually "you are not saved by works" or "man made rituals" or "direct to Jesus / don't need priests" etc. Similarly, Catholic priests in sermons (usually) do not mention Protestant errors. The few exceptions are when replying to a direct attack, or something very dangerous (like 'prosperity gospel'). Whereas, the John McArthurs and others, regularly pick on the Catholic church. The image that comes to mind is that of a dog pissing on the same gate on his walks.

[@pemcortes9467]

Most definitely. They are a cabal of barking dogs. Its their modus operandi. They cant help it. They can not overcome their insecurity of no foundation, no institution, no research, no tradition and no history. We have all that, so we dont troll.

[@maripeterson1762]

I don’t troll I was rccatholic I listen to both sides and study and ask questions as we should .We are to study so that we know false teachings. Catholic is universal . God Bless

[@kevinkelly2162]

So true. As an atheist I just came to say your priests abuse children

[@davido3026]

Satan tried to tempt his Lord!!! His seed come after us!!!

[@davido3026]

​@@maripeterson1762you were never a catholic!!! That's for sure!!!

[@Michelle_Picket12]

This is great! Looking forward to future videos!!!

[@petertherock7340]

When Evangelical Protestants ask me that question “Are you saved?” I tell them the truth- Yes, of course. Generally, they are perplexed and point out that as a Catholic I cannot say this! So I then share Scripture with them, which always seems to make them defensive. In the end, they end up having to defend the error of Luther’s “Sola Fide” without recognizing their problem! 😂😂😂😂. These Protestants seem to think they own the Bible. But most of them have no idea where the Bible even came from! 👍

[@annb9029]

I say to my Protestant friends I was born again at baptism confirmed in Christ at confirmation now a Lutheran would understand this more than a Baptist would

[@petertherock7340]

@@annb9029 I eventually get to those issues when we discuss Scripture. The sparks start to fly then! 😜 ⚡️

[@jimmoriarty6964]

The Bible came from God (2 Timothy 3:16), not some church, sorry

[@petertherock7340]

@@jimmoriarty6964 Wrong, ignoramus! 😜 God inspired his prophets and apostles to write Scripture. In this sense it is the “Verbum Dei.” However, God used the Catholic Church (which Jesus founded on earth according to Matthew 16: 18-19) to preserve, collect, and canonize what we call the “Bible.” The Council of Rome 382, the Council of Hippo 393, and the Council of Carthage 397 all agreed upon the final canon of Scripture. The work of these early councils was later confirmed by the ecumenical Council of Trent (1546-1564). 🙏 Jesus gave us a Church, not a Bible… 🤴

[@donaldcooley897]

@@petertherock7340 You are showing your ignorance of the word of God . God inspired Holy men to write the scriptures , Most every thing you commented is not correct . First lets start with the apostate catholic church Christ did not found a Church made with hands here on earth . Christ Church is the one he prophesied he would build on him self . His Church is is his body of saved believers . when sinners get saved they are baptized by the spirit into the body of Christ , his Church , 1 Cor. 12 : 13 ; He is the Head Eph. 1 : 22 - 23 ; It is the Church he died for , it is Holy , with out spot or Blemish , It is the Church of the living God , The Pillar and Ground of the Truth Eph. 5 : 25 -27 ;, it is his bride , God would not use a church with its unbiblical dogmas and doctrines and the Catechism to collect and preserve his inspired word . Jerome used the Hebrew and Greek Manuscripts to translate it in to Latin for the pope , it was called the Latin vulgate no one but church leaders could read them , Wycliffe translated it in to english and the pope burned them . and later Luther translated it in to english leaving out uninspired books , and dogmas the pope was going to kill him . The Bible most fundamentals use contain the Tyndale Translations who used the original manuscripts . He is called the father of the English bible The Geneva , the Matt, and others including the KJV ,contain his translations , the Pilgrims brought them to America . Catholics had nothing to do with them . The catholic church is not the Church that Christ established , His Church is made up of saved believers and it is still being built as sinners get save Acts 2 : 47 and baptized by the spirit into his body which is the only Church Christ established .

[@iqgustavo]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🤔 *Overview of Gotcha Questions in Catholicism* - Gotcha questions are inquiries designed to expose flaws in beliefs. - Common gotcha questions for Catholics include topics like idols and the Ten Commandments. - The video aims to address the question: "Are Catholics saved?" 02:06 📜 *Introduction to Catholic Teachings on Salvation* - The speaker emphasizes the misconception that Catholics don't understand salvation. - The importance of the Catechism as a comprehensive source for Catholic teachings is highlighted. - Acknowledges the need to clarify Catholic beliefs on salvation due to misconceptions. 03:26 📖 *Context: The Nicene Creed* - The Nicene Creed is introduced as the foundational summary of Christian beliefs. - Emphasis on the Creed as a guide in answering questions about Catholicism. - Acknowledgment of challenges in today's diverse Christian landscape. 05:42 🔴 *Original Sin and Separation from God* - Explanation of original sin as a universal condition inherited from Adam. - Original sin's impact on humanity's relationship with God is discussed. - Reference to biblical passages (Catechism paragraphs 396-409) supporting the concept of original sin. 08:51 ✝️ *Christ's Sacrifice on the Cross* - God's plan for salvation through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is explained. - Connection between Christ's sacrifice and the Passover Lamb is highlighted. - Reference to Catechism paragraphs (599, 604) emphasizing the uniqueness and significance of Christ's sacrifice. 13:48 🎁 *Salvation as God's Grace* - The concept of salvation as a gift of God's grace is introduced (Catechism paragraph 1996). - Clarification that salvation is not earned but received through God's benevolent love. - Emphasis on the compatibility of this perspective with reformed theology. 14:56 🙏 *Response to God's Grace Through Faith* - The necessity for human response to God's grace through faith and obedience is emphasized. - Faith itself is portrayed as a grace, and the role of the Holy Spirit in this process is discussed. - Clarification that human response doesn't contradict the dignity of faith. 18:35 💦 *Post-Baptism: Forgiveness, Justification, and State of Grace* - After receiving God's grace through baptism, a person is forgiven, justified, and in a state of grace. - Cooperation with God's grace is acknowledged, leading to personal relationship and salvation. - Introduction of the concept of mortal sin and the possibility of reconciliation through confession. 19:57 📜 *Understanding Mortal and Venial Sin* - Mortal sin destroys charity, turns man away from God, and requires God's mercy for reconciliation. - Venial sin allows charity to persist, though it offends and wounds it. - Scriptural references from Galatians, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and 1 John highlight the gravity of certain sins within the Church. 23:15 🕍 *The Sacrament of Penance and Confession* - The Church teaches the sacrament of penance for those who have fallen into grave sin after baptism. - Confession to a priest is considered a means of recovering baptismal grace and ecclesial communion. - Jesus' authority to forgive sins, as mentioned in John 20:23, is seen as a foundation for the sacrament. 25:01 🛡️ *Assurance of Salvation and Concluding Remarks* - While not exhaustive, the video addresses common questions about salvation in Catholicism. - The speaker encourages viewers to continue asking questions, read the catechism, and engage in informed conversations. - Acknowledges upcoming videos on Assurance of Salvation, inviting further discussion and understanding.

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

Thanks for posting this.

[@mjp615]

Thank Keith, a Catholic here. I appreciate this video so much. In the effort of debating doctrines, I strongly believe that LOVE is above everything, because God is LOVE. Greetings from Nicaragua, Central America.

[@darlameeks]

Catholic teaching offers us true discipleship, not just the message of Christ's saving grace, as important as that is. I was baptized in the Baptist tradition, and the Church accepted that baptism when I converted last year. I love this phrase you used, Keith: "The relationship between grace, faith, and obedience" in justification. I learned this while I was still a Protestant, simply by studying the Scriptures. I sure wasn't popular during discussions in adult Sunday School! All I said was, "Grace and good works are inextricably entwined." They shook their heads and said no, that can't be true. They even ridiculed me sometimes. Protestants quote Ephesians 2:8-9 (as they should), but they stop there. What about v. 10? What about the entire chapter of Hebrews 11? What about James 2:14-17? Even Lutheran Pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, wrote a book preaching against "cheap grace" (see "The Cost of Discipleship")...he went on to die a martyr's death at the hands of the Nazis while the Lutheran leadership cowered and said nothing against Hitler's regime.

[@davido3026]

The church does accept baptism as valid, as long as you are not a Mormon, adventist, or jehovah witness!!! Or any other non trinitarian sect!!!

[@billlee2194]

Ephesians 2:8-10 is one of my favorite verses in the Bible since becoming Catholic.

[@thecatholiccatechistador]

Bro.... Of all your videos... This is by far the most important of them. Good job!

[@JerryRea]

You covered it all. Are you saved yes, I am being saved yes and will I be saved depends on me and if I confess my sins and receive absolution

[@bxbmbr766]

I love this! Clear, concise, and direct!

[@lyraaguila835]

Love this

[@gilgaidola7720]

Thank you Keith for your in depth explanation of our catholic faith. I believe that your honesty and knowledge can motivate not only our separated brothers and sisters but people who are simply looking for real and genuine truth which can only be found in Christ. " He is the way, the the truth and the life..no one comes to the father but by Him"

[@xXBlessedXxii]

In his encyclical, "The Reunion of Christendom" (1885), Pope Leo XIII stated that the pope holds "upon this earth the place of God Almighty." In the Catechism, can be found the following: "The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth...by divine right the pope has supreme and full power in faith and morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true Vicar of Christ, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by one, God himself on earth." and also "The Pope can make and unmake laws for the entire Church; his authority is supreme and unquestioned. Every bishop, every priest, every member of the Church is subject to him." Here are some others…"The Pope is not simply the representative of Jesus Christ. On the contrary, he is Jesus Christ Himself, under the veil of the flesh." (Evangelical Christendom, January 1, 1895, pg. 15, published in London by J. S. Phillips) "Against this background of love towards Holy Church, 'the pillar and bulwark of the truth' (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for 'THE LORD POPE', the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called 'SWEET CHRIST ON EARTH'." (Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Consecrated Life and Its Mission in the Church and in the World, to the bishops and clergy, religious orders and congregations, societies of apostolic life, secular institutes, and all the faithful, given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, March 25, 1996) "The Pope is of so great dignity, and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God and the vicar of God." (Ferraris Ecclesiastical dictionary) "All names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that He is over the church, all the same names are applied to the Pope." (On the Authority of the Councils, book 2, chapter 17) "The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth." (Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, "Cities Petrus Bertanous) "To believe that our Lord God the Pope has not the power to decree as he is decreed, is to be deemed heretical." (the Gloss "Extravagantes" o.f Pope John XXII *** inter, Tit. XIV, Cap. IV. Ad Callem Sexti Decretalium, Paris, 1685) "Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions." (Ferraris, «Prompta Bibliotheca», 1763, Volume VI, 'Papa II', p.26) "The Saviour Himself is the door of the sheepfold: 'I am the door of the sheep.' Into this fold of Jesus Christ, no man may enter unless he be led by the Sovereign Pontiff; and only if they be united to him can men be saved, for the Roman Pontiff is the Vicar of Christ and His personal representative on earth." (Pope John XXIII in his homily to the Bishops and faithful assisting at his coronation on November 4, 1958) "This is our last lesson to you: receive it, engrave it in your minds, all of you: by God's commandment salvation is to be found nowhere but in the Church; the strong and effective instrument of salvation is none other than the Roman Pontificate." (Pope Leo XIII, Allocution for the 25th anniversary of his election, February 20, 1903; Papal Teachings: The Church, Benedictine Monks of Solesmes, St. Paul Editions, Boston, 1962, par. 653)

[@mariannehoffarth6709]

Thank you

[@Bisotun]

Thank god for podcasters like you.

[@fc-qr1cy]

Beautiful stuff. God Bless!!

[@michaelsfaithmatters2265]

Excellent Keith. Very clear explanation & straight to the point! Amen!!!

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

Great video brother

[@KeithNester]

Thanks boss!

[@johntuazon6462]

watching from the Philippines.

[@davidestate]

I was Baptised as Catholic when I was a baby. I don't remember anything but I do remember going to the Church for Bible Study and going to a Catholic School. I came from a broken home and only grew up with my mother who at the time as I remember, did not fully follow the Church and as example, I fell out of the Church and she never said anything. I remember getting the Eucharist and Confirmation and my mother being happy however I would end up in the Public School and never heard the words of the Lord again for some time. In my teen days, one of my friends mother's used to go a Baptist Church and so would my friend, each Sunday. It sparked my interest as she invited me to go to camp. I didn't know it was Christian Camp until I got there and noticed so many of the kids were not like me, my thoughts, my belief. At that time, I didn't believe in God and I did't not believe in God, I just didn't care to believe but made no effort not to. Anyways, during this time, they used to sing this song, "Yes Jesus Loves Me, Yes Jesus Loves Me, Yes Jesus Loves Me, the Bible Tells me so.". That kinda stuck with me but I just didn't want to get up so early in the morning on Sunday, so I wouldn't. In my teenage years I was told by kids that follow Islam that I should be a Muslim. The reason for this is that in school I love to eat bacon and that was their reason for me to be Muslim because bacon is bad food. Their other reason was that since I was a Black child, I should not follow a White Jesus who does not really care for me and it's proof because look at how White people treat Blacks. This is why you should be Muslims and we will be your brothers. At the time, I just listen but I didn't take anything they said seriously or even know what I know today. This is long but I'm almost done. To say my life was easy without hardship.. is an understatement.. It was hard growing up with a father and feeling lost. Lots of years pass until this day I met the most kind woman I have even known. I have never met a person with such a beautiful heart but deep inside, I could feel I do not deserve such a woman. One day I was just sitting in my car, I remember the Church I grew up in my young days. I prayed to God "Saying, Lord, God, I know I don't know you but can you seek me, can you speak to me, can you help me and can you Love me again?" It was Sunday and I walked into the Church, as it was like God was speaking to me directly. I felt the love, I felt the the Holy Spirit and the tears came down my face as the stress was taking from me. I remained in the Church, sticking to myself until the woman in my life asked if she could go with me. 2 years later I married this woman but before we could get married she needed to take RCIA course which is Catechism of the Catholic Church. You see, she is baptised but as an Anglican, so to have one even yoke, the Priest said that it would be best. During the RCIA course, my eyes, my ears, my mind, my heart and my soul opened up. At the end, I felt God's love and I wanted to know more. So when we were offered to Walk in Christ in the Holy Land. While I was in the Holy Land, I felt something I never felt before, a calling to defend the Lord God and the Catholic Church. Since the return from the Holy Land, I now a Catholic Apologetic and what I do at the Church is help people with the Answers they hard to find. There are many Catholics who know just enough but not enough and that is were God has called me. Today, I am so Blessed to have a Church family, a family of Christians who never want to stare me away. What I have noticed is all the non trained Catholic to Protestants who have darkness in their hearts but speak so ill about Catholics as a Fundamentalist, they think they know the truth but instead they don't speak truth, they don't even speak Martin Lutheran Truth. After being in the Holy Land I also found that many of the Protestant that are Anti-Catholic are American. If this story inspires you, please comment and if you have any questions, let me know.

[@billlee2194]

Beautiful story. I felt a tear well up in me :). Yes, you are correct. Luther would be shocked to learn how his beliefs and teaching have evolved and changed since he lived. He had a strong belief, though different from the C.C.,in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and a strong devotion to Mary.

[@davidestate]

@@billlee2194 Thanks you so much... In Loved and Bless you.

[@veryhappy2681]

Wow brother a true witness to everyone but especially to the African American community… thank you!

[@mamarobinson5024]

I'm a protestant who is trying to learn more about what the Catholic church teaches, and this video was so helpful and eased a lot of concerns. I think a lot of the confusion comes because we have talked so much to former Catholics who have said that it is such a works based religion or that they never heard the gospel while they were in the Catholic church. I personally know a lot of these. Genuine question, why is there so much discrepancy? Do that many Catholics not understand their own faith and why?

[@luzedavila5757]

Good learning experience for me!!

[@4330076]

God bless you Keith!!!

[@BitsyBee]

I'm offended when protestants try to judge who is saved. That's up to God.

[@teamyg9042]

Thank you brother Kieth for strengthening my understanding of salvation praise be to Jesus my king and Savior and bless his Catholic apostolic church

[@cantrait7311]

Very well done Keith

[@seancryer]

Video time 13:20 : Well, The Council of Trent (which is still affirmed by the RCC) explicitly states in Canon 9. "If anyone says that the sinner is justified by faith alone, meaning that nothing else is required to cooperate in order to obtain the grace of justification, and that it is not in any way necessary that he be prepared and disposed by the action of his own will, let him be anathema.". That is exactly opposite of what you state.

[@KeithNester]

That is NOT the opposite of what I said. I never said we are saved by faith alone. Do you know the difference between "grace" and faith?"

[@lebell79]

I remember my first mass as a protestant; I was surprised just how much everything was based on the bible, I recognised most aspects and it's biblical source ( probably better than a catholic cos it's true the average protestant takes bible study more seriously, oh delicious irony), it made me realise I've always been fed 'incorrect information' about catholicism. I urge every protestant to attend a mass, and to just experience it, don't go in there with a combative mindset, just experience it. listen to what is being said, read about the mass beforehand to get an idea what is what, and any worth his salt biblestudying protestant will see how deeply drenched it is in scripture. the tragedy between protestants and catholics is this: protestants know more of scripture, but without proper tradition and guidance of the church, they misunderstand certain aspects, catholics are unable to correct these wrong conclusions because they have the tradition and guidance but tend to lack the study of scriptures.

[@miguelmangada4117]

Thank you Bro Keith for the explanation about catholic teachings that are always denied by the non-protestants

[@Davcramer]

Hint: when they ask "are you saved?" or "are you born again?" just say yes and walk away.

[@theodoreritola7641]

CAN U BECOME ,,,, UN ,,,BORN AGAIN ?CAN JESUS CHRIST UN REDEEM HIS CHILDREN?

[@dcramer1]

​@@theodoreritola7641I remember as a kid hearing adults argue about "once saved, always saved" or can you lose your salvation? Some said you can lose your salvation, while those who believe in once saved, always saved would argue that the once on fire Christian who began sinning again was never really saved in the first place. I consider it a useless argument. We all know people who seemed to be good Christians who later on became terrible sinners. There is no way for us to determine whether they were really saved initially or just faking it. So, just accept the possibility that no matter how close we might feel to God now, we may not remain that way. But that's why we have the concept of repentance, so that if we fall away we can come back again.

[@theodoreritola7641]

SO ANSWER MY QUISTION PLEASE CAN OR WILL JESUS CHRIST EVER UN REDEEM HIS CHILDREN OR CAN HE YES OR NO ?

[@Davcramer]

@@theodoreritola7641 Can we deny Christ? Yes we can.

[@theodoreritola7641]

YOUR AFRAID TO ANSWER MY QUSTION YOUR A COWARD TELL YOUR JESUS HES WEEK FOR NOT KEPPPN U REEEMED

[@margaretannwoods4869]

Thanks!

[@davido3026]

The Catholic church, the foundation and pillar of truth! The lighthouse to the world. 1 Timothy 3:15 She will never be destroyed Acts 5:38-39. That was 2000 years ago!

[@MetanoiaCatholicism]

To all of the Protestant converts I just want to say,welcome home! I hope and pray you excel in all 64 virtues so that cradle Catholics can too be motivated at becoming living saints. You are that salt needed,your zeal, your love for Gods holy word is what will shine through you. No more debating no ore arguments just one flock one body one baptism one Lord united for the sake of the one who was crucified because of our rebellious ways.

[@paulmualdeave5063]

"The most out-to-lunch college students" lol

[@kasiaseubert]

I know I loved that too!

[@GratiaPrima_]

It’s so true though! The man REFUSES to speak to Catholics who know their faith.

[@editha8661]

Yes i agree , please keep spreading the Catholic Faith teaches ,,, amen and amen !!

[@vsag3878]

Catholic is religion. Christian is relation. We Christian are going back to our roots in the first apostles. The church of Corith, Ephesus, Antioch that were mentioned in the Bible are not catholics. So we Christian moved past at much earlier Christian time where truth was told and not corrupted by catholics. 50 million people were killed by the catholics but do you hear catholics admitting that ever since? The bible is clear. It's the fruit which you would see if they have the truth.

[@mattpistachio5497]

Keith …splendid and inspirational. Am sure you are aware of the debacle taking place at London’s Speakers Corner. Catholicism is under attack from other Christian groups who have no clue of its teachings. I hope they take note of your podcast and listen carefully. Thank you.

[@bibleman8010]

tell me something new its been going on since the 1500's💕💕

[@petertherock7340]

The real question that should be asked is, Are Protestants saved? Christians believe the Scripture (2 Timothy 3: 16-17) and trust its record as the written “Verbum Dei.” Christians also believe the promise of Jesus in Matthew 16: 18-19 which established the authority of Christ’s Church on earth. In addition, Christians also accept that the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord: John 6: 53-55. Since Christians cling to these infallible teachings of Christ and are members of His one holy catholic and apostolic Church here on earth, we must be diligent in inviting schismatics and Protestants to return to the one true faith. 🙏 Ave Maria. ❤

[@geoffjs]

They don’t acknowledge the lack of sacrificial worship and Eucharist Jn 6 51-58

[@chuckHart70]

Mr. Nester keep up. the good work. God bless you!

[@darrellperez1029]

Next one will probably be about worshipping statues and Mary.

[@marktaylor2502]

Me too! Grew up Evangelical Presbyterian. Four years ago I would have laughed and rolled my eyes if someone predicted I would become a confirmed Catholic. My journey started with a friend who recommended The Chosen. Episode 4 was huge for me. A few weeks later I discovered Bishop Robert Barron. His debate with atheist Alex O’Connor on the UNBELIEVABLE? youtube channel (Christian apologetics). Bishop Barrin spoke with such authority! I spent three werks strippung and staining our fence while listening to every Bishop Barron video I could find In 2021 I asked friends who are Catholic if I could attend Christmas Eve Mass. Something followed me out and from that day onward I attended every Sunday Mass! FINALLY! A church I wanted to attend every Sunday. I started RCIA in fall 2022 and was confirmed as Peter (that Chosen episode the finally pierced my heart in a real way) at the Easter 2023 Vigil! I am active in CHRP and also now a member of our choir. I LOVE my Catholic Faith!

[@marktaylor2502]

meant to add that I am now 68 years old. Once I left home I stopped going to church, there was nothing there that called me back. Over the years I tried many other protestant churches. None of them beckoned me to return. I was envious of those who claimed that they had a “personal” relationship with Jesus. Thank God I found Catholicism and I am no longer envious!

[@jimmychin9666]

Those who truly believe in Christ as our Lord and Savior will be saved.

[@geoffjs]

Provided they have been baptised Jn 3:5 and receive the Eucharist Jn 6 51-58

[@jimmychin9666]

Don't know about that. Christ just asked for us to believe in him.

[@robertloughlin7588]

Wow, happy I found your channel. Thank you.

[@davido3026]

The catholic church gave the world the bible in the year 382AD. Pope Damasus I, number 37 since Peter declared it infallibly to be The Word of God!!! That is why Christians believe the bible!!!

[@billlee2194]

One correction: I don't think the Canon was declared infallible until the Council of Trent circa 1546. Let me know if you think I'm wrong. It could be that it was the Canon (ie. list of books) that was declared infallible at Trent. I'm here to learn too. God bless

[@davido3026]

​@billlee2194 Yes, you are wrong! The bible cannon was established infallibly by Pope Damasus I, 73 books total, 46 in the Old Testament, and 27 in New Testament. The church confirmed later, only to refute Luther's revolt that sided with the jews' old testament mutilated to 39 books in 90AD!!! The Protestant bible does have 66 books!!! There you have it!

[@drendaparfitt7417]

What about transubstantiatian? What about the rosary? What about changing commandments? What about the assumption of Mary? What about all the anathemas toward Christians? What about Mary never having intimate relations with Joseph? What about Mary never having other children? What about Mary not experiencing pain through birth and Jesus being born other than the normal way. I could list many, many more.....

[@HillbillyBlack]

most Catholics want the history, the art, the design and beauty, but not the power and transformation that God causes. They wrongly assume penance over repentance not realizing repentance is a gift, not human willed. Faith, grace and repentance all apart of the same mechanism. The Truth and Good news of God is his son and the heart transformation that happens. Rome teaches mandated cooperation. All of scripture teaches God causes the change, the increase and the walk in his statutes and rules. We can do nothing apart from God. Those repentant WILL obey, follow and serve. Not from will but Gods will alone. Otherwise self cooperation is a boastful act.

[@ohmightywez]

We were very, very fortunate. We grew up not only with our mom’s copy of the Baltimore catechism from the 1930s, but with our study Catechism from the 1960s. If we asked our parents questions, we would get pretty thorough answers and then sent to do additional research in the catechism. I remember mom had all of us learn the very first part - Why did God make you? God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and be happy with Him forever in the next. All things flow from that one statement. 🙂 There’s a wonderful old movie called Life With Father, and the family is Lutheran. It was set in the early 1900s and I remember watching it as a child. The mother is going over the catechism with the youngest son, and that was the question he had to memorize. I was so shocked that Lutherans learned the same thing. lol Also, there’s an absolutely hilarious subplot running through the movie about the father not being baptized, and he and his wife’s many struggles over that fact. Highly recommend as a charming, lovely, innocent movie with some good basic talking points.

[@annb9029]

Your lucky lots of lost Catholic out there I use to be one

[@MrGabrielJude]

Hey Keith, just ran into your video random YT recommendation, great job! Solid apologetics! Absolutely righteous to start with the Nicene Creed, it was a very comprehensive creed to unify the earliest generations of Christians who were starting to receive misinformation. Love your coverage of the sacrament of reconciliation. I subbed and look forward to more, and hope to see your channel growing. I believe your channel is what is needed in the world. Without having examined other vids, I’m thinking the Eucharist should be the prime topic, the body and blood of Christ. How our Lord Jesus lost basically all of the followers minus the 12, when he said to eat of His body and drink of his blood, or we will not have life within us. When he looked around and saw the apostles and asked them will you not go as well, and they basically said who shall we go, you (Jesus) have the words of eternal life). I feel is often and sadly rejected by Protestants.

[@johnclaiborne2749]

"Solid apologetics"? You must be joking. Did you notice that Nester's presentation had very little to do with what the Bible teaches? Sadly, Catholics DO NOT UNDERSTAND the biblical gospel (i.e. justification by the imputation of Christ's righteousness). And when Protestants try to explain the biblical gospel to Roman Catholics, it's almost as if we're suddenly speaking a different language.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Someone asked me if catholics have a bible

[@jntwyatt]

An evangelical Protestant once asked me. “Is it true the Catholic Bible doesn’t contain the book of Revelation?” lol. I told her, of course it does. And I asked her if she knew that protestants had removed seven books from the original Bible. She did seem aware of that.

[@pspears4741]

Ha Ha!