Can Christians and Catholics Date/Marry? Are Protestants and Catholics Equally Yoked?

[@silviomassa10]

Brother I am. Born again Christian and I am married to a catholic woman for 26 years yes it is very difficult especially when children come into the world though I don’t agree with the Catholic religion and there doctrine I just walk in the way Jesus would walk and pray for her and Love her but I am not going to lie it’s been a struggle God Bless you

[@warriorzmindset]

silvio massa you need to become catholic makes the marriage easier your wife will be happy and so will go it follows scripture and tradition brother

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Born again is a total falsehood. Complete heresy and antichrsitian. Protestantism is satanic. Highly recommend you return to the true Church the Catholic Church.

[@silviomassa10]

Alexis the Bible says you must be born again to enter Gods Kingdom read John 3 vs 3 God Bless you

[@silviomassa10]

Give your Heart to Jesus and Beleive he died and rose again and repent your Sins to him 👍

[@305mahks5]

@@warriorzmindset it don't follow tradition. sorry. it's idolatry

[@madonnadawood7768]

I am a born again Christian and I am Catholic. So if God Himself has made me justified through Jesus in the Catholic Church, who are you to object that. Is your judgement more righteous than His? I say this out of love and there is so much misunderstanding about Catholics. Yes we believe in saints and Mary but we know they can’t give us salvation nor do we put our trust in them. There are definitely differences in our faith but nothing that takes away from the true meaning of the gospel. I hope that you are well aware that the devil uses these difference to tear apart the children of God.

[@asaarchie5087]

Madonna Dawood Amen! Well said.

[@michaele.odonnell9814]

The Catholic Church is the Great Whore (Great Untrue Church) of the book of Revelation. Immediately after reffering to it as that, God commands His children to, "come out from her for why should you suffer her diseases." So, while it's possible to be a Child of God and a Congregant of the Catholic Church, it would be as a disobedient Child of God.

[@xammyymmax1044]

Pray so that the holy spirit may guide you and open your eyes of what u are really praying to. Godbless

[@22fortifier]

1 Corinthians 5 outlines a believer’s rights to judge other Christians when they are clearly walking in sin or aren’t doing the right thing. With the controversies and contradictions of the Catholic faith, we have a right as Christians to judge those actions and beliefs as they go outside of what the Bible says we are supposed to do. This includes; 1.) The first commandment of the OT is to serve God only and follow no other gods, yet the Catholics worship Mary and even create statues of her (which also violates the commandment of having no idols). 2.) Salvation is solely through grace and faith alone. If it was by works, then God would not have needed to send down His Son to save us through believing in Him as the Son of God who was raised from the dead to save us from our sins. Here is what the Catholic Canon states instead; "If any one saith, that by faith alone the impious is justified; in such wise as to mean, that nothing else is required to co-operate in order to the obtaining the grace of Justification, and that it is not in any way necessary, that he be prepared and disposed by the movement of his own will; let him be anathema" (Council of Trent, Canons on Justification, Canon 9). Also, if good works were necessary to be saved, then what about those who confess Christ only within their final few moments before death? Like the Penitent Thief on the Cross? What good works did they have, and what Seven Sacrements did he follow, to be promised salvation by Jesus Himself? As people who believe in Christ, genuine good works are to be the evidence of our faith in God’s grace, not what saves us entirely. Again, solely through true faith in who Jesus was and what He accomplished is how we are truly saved. 3.) Purgatory If faith in Jesus covers all of your sins, once and for all, then why would any a Christian need to go to a purgatory to pay for any of their sins before going to Heaven? Jesus paid it all.

[@mosesr4278]

I once was a Catholic,, when I was Born again and my Heart and eyes was open ;;; I stop calling myself a Catholic.

[@GLASgirl05]

I applaud you for taking on a tough topic and doing it quite respectfully, at least in my opinion. I also like that you chose to use the specific term “protestant” instead of the blanket term “Christian”. Good video.

[@marileneskitchen8027]

I’m a catholic convert from Protestantism. The problem I see about dating a non-catholic Christian is that we believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, that’s a fundamental difference in belief. I don’t think its wise to date a non-catholic Christian just based on that alone plus the fact of most Protestants lack of knowledge about the catholic faith. I love Christ and his holy church and yes I’m saved by the Grace of God.

[@alidavalmorbida4368]

All Christians were Catholic for the first 1500 years of Christianity and practiced and believed what Catholics still practice and believe today. The once saved always saved doctrine is a man made doctrine of modern times. The Bible came from the Church - it is Church-based, not the other way around. If one accepts the canon of the NT, one must also accept the authority of the entity who gave it to us. It was the Catholic Church that determined and set the canon of the NT Bible approx 400 years after Christianity began. Catholics read the whole Bible, and we don’t rip verses out of context. We read the Bible in light of the teaching of the magisterium. We also read the Bible in light of historical context and original intent, so that erroneous 21st Century beliefs don’t creep into our interpretations. If these three rules aren’t followed, then you have some really wild theology being taught. Thank God the Catholic Church not only gave us the Bible, but also gives us its meaning as well! With any “flavour” of Protestantism, you have to believe that your particular founder, ie Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Knox or Parham got the interpretation/teachings right. Why gamble something as serious as truth upon such lousy odds?

[@richardeliasjames5190]

Hi, I am single from India🇳🇪and looking for a seriously relationship Even when I was far away from You or close by signed because every my words writting by me and its now unbreakable the commitmented who will be never break In Jesus name. Its my phone number and email address [phone] [e-mail]

[@danielobrien189]

Well, there were also the Orthodox, the Copts and a few other groups during the first 1500 years. Also the Cathars, but Catholics killed them.

[@elmalanmalan2175]

I can't imagine God asking people when we face his presence are you a you a protestan or are you catholic? 🤔

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

These titles represent a set of beliefs, just as Muslim, Buddhism, and Hinduism represent a set of beliefs. Our beliefs are something God as actually cares about so while I agree God isn't going to ask if you are Catholic or Protestant it does matter what beliefs you hold.

[@mariapowell7208]

No but he will look in your heart and see if you truly loved him and followed him

[@marklukens273]

@@mariapowell7208 no He will see in your heart if you believed the only way to heaven was believing Jesus died for ALL of your sins. Every single one. It’s not what we do, but what Christ did for us!

[@LeeHarveyDDavid]

its about the belief not the religion.

[@jakobr35pect96]

I came here to know if I can date my crush cuz she’s Christian and I’m catholic...

[@tabitharodriguez6384]

I came here bc I'm Christian and he's Catholic.

[@blonde.angelk]

Catholics ARE christians

[@blonde.angelk]

@@tabitharodriguez6384 Catholics ARE christians

[@silviomassa10]

Hi Tabitha I am born again and my wife is Catholic we have been married 28 years it is a struggle especially when you have Children I don't agree with Catholics doctrine and rituals because it is not Scripture so all I can do is keep praying for her and my daughter that's my advice to you make sure you are both on he same page because later on it will get difficult God Bless you

[@mariapowell7208]

I came here because I’m dating a catholic man and I’m baptist

[@Christian_Girl120]

I'm a Catholic Christian who accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior by grace alone. It's important that everyone knows it. I'm in a Christian band and Christ is our focus. But it's true that many Catholics are misguided. My prayer is that all Catholics will accept Christ alone for salvation. No amount of sacraments will save us. Only Christ saves, nothing else. Many of we Catholics don't agree with all the church's teachings. Kudos to you Mark for your respectful account of this. I appreciate it!!!❤❤❤❤

[@rossomex12]

Bruh, that makes zero sense. The Sacraments come from Christ Himself, so that statement is meaningless. The Sacrament of Batism is required to remove original sin from a person, as ordered by Christ Himself (Matthew 28:18-20). And then there is John 6:51-59: "Jesus said to them, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.'" Receiving the Holy Eucharist through the Sacrament of Communion is a requirement for living in a state of sanctifying grace. If we were to commit a mortal sin, we would lose our state of sanctifying grace. The Sacrament of Communion cannot be received again because harboring the sin we are in a state of spiritual death. Food has no effect on the dead, and spiritual food has no effect on the spiritually dead. Therefore, we need the Sacrament of Reconciliation to remove our sin so that we are no longer spiritually dead. Then we may receive Holy Communion to once again be in a state of sanctifying grace. It is my prayer that every Christian gains a better understanding of the crucial role that Christ's Sacraments have in achieving eternal life.

[@hannahellen12]

How do you call yourself a Catholic still?

[@alwaysreadin163]

Hun that's not Catholicism...

[@vladlucius6928]

Incorrect

[@Eulogy3918]

That’s not correct ,if you think it’s really that easy to get into heaven ,you have been misguided,if you think a band and preaching in a church that wasn’t founded by Jesus himself is gonna save you and saying accepting Jesus as your personal saviour is gonna save you ,it’s not because no where in the Bible does it say that

[@megangriffiths8756]

Hello, first and foremost, I appreciate your passion. But there were a couple of things that were not entirely correct of you talking about the Catholic faith. I understand you have opinions, but I challenge you to read the Catechism. Or, attend a Mass one day. One thing I do want to correct you on is Baptism. Yes, it is important to be baptized, but Catholics do believe that God is merciful. The Catechism does go into detail on this. There are some non-Catholic religions that do practice the Sacraments. The church does NOT make it difficult for Catholics, by the way. Our Mass is directed from the Gospel. Again, I appreciate your thoughts, but I do challenge you to maybe take a look at the Catechism. Or read scholarly articles on the Catholic faith. There’s a LOT of misinformation on Catholics. I’ll never understand why, but at the end of the day, we’re brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless,

[@GustAdlph]

Dear Megan, I am a former Catholic who has 16 years of Catholic education, so I have a pretty good knowledge of Catholic teaching. The Catechism is very long and I wonder if all priests have actually read it. I didn't attend Mass one day, I used to attend Mass every day (my college roomie can attest to that). God is very merciful, that is why He sent Jesus to die in our place. Eternal life is a free gift that we cannot merit in any way. Blessings to you sister.

[@deancena]

@@GustAdlph 16 years of Catholic "education" is meaningless. You can go through those 16 years and still know nothing.

[@GustAdlph]

Hi @@deancena, I'm not sure what you mean by that, but I certainly was instructed in Catholic doctrine. God is merciful, but according to Catholic teaching, if you die with an unconfessed mortal sin on your soul, you're done for.

[@ugonnanyereatudume747]

Megan spilled my thoughts exactly.

[@Keesha_Hardy]

Is the catechism the Holy Bible, God's word, or what? As Christians, our foundation is God and His Word. That's it. No catechism, or anything else, so I'm confused as to why you keep referring to the catechism. If Catholicism is true Christianity, you all would only have to point to the Bible to support your beliefs, not the catechism.

[@jenniferjohnson9419]

Amen my friend!! Having a friend like Jesus has taught me how to be friends towards others I love my catholic friends they are so devoted☺️ thank you for the message!!!

[@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369]

If they both have a relationship with God and Jesus Christ, and they love each other. That is equally yoked. Religion is MANMADE., with mans laws!

[@caribaez5711]

victoria & Johnny rodriguez there are so many types of religions in this life and without religion, the whole world would be lost. Like right now. People want abortion legal making women sex objects and control them. Religion is important and is not man made. The Bible is full of science and we should study fully to understand it. Religion isn’t man made but just hard ish to understand. That is why there is bible classes.

[@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369]

Cari religion is man made. The churches out there today , not all , but the new age movement churchs are not preaching Gods laws.and salvation. People need to start reading their bibles, the bible has the power of the , Holy Spirit. You dont need to worry about understanding what you read, if you dont comprehend what you read, i can promise you, The Holy Spirit will intervene. Its wonderful to go to church, and give testimony and have fellowship with one another, but were all finding out, none of them are perfect, because man isn't. The difference today, opposed to 10 yrs ago, the , New World Order agenda is being pushed, these new age churches are being funded, but under certain guidelines. Look at the pope! UGH!! I was raised Catholic, but most Catholics know this Pope is evil and pushing for the new world order. No middle class. Eliete and workers. Satan doesnt care if you talk about God, just like the kkk and the masons, but he does not want us to know Jesus Christ . The pope even said, you dont need to pray to Jesus.. Satan knows God said, if youve never met my son, i never met you. This is the key. JESUS CHRIST , and our salvation. Some christains say if your not saved, your going to hell, thats true. But if you die, and your not saved, youll get one more chance, God is comming back to judge, the living and the dead. Abortions is terriable! There are peopke sacrficing. Babies to Satan! They drink the blood, eat the flesh, and save their sculls, for a trophy! Testimonies from, children involved, ex satinists, ex masons. Their talking about banning the bible! Im glad we can congragate, and share testimony here, theres a lot of people comming to Christ! Theres a lot of muslims turning christain! A lot of them having dreams! Check out, " the two preachers" channel. They keep up with events going on world wide , weather, and bringing people to Christ, oversees, the tribes in the jungles, etc! Bringing them bibles its awsome! Check them out, if you havent already..

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[@victoriajohnnyrodriguez1369]

Raúl Marmitajo adult magic tatic?! Sounds like the dark side! Be careful

[@caribaez5711]

no. you were not catholic at all. you were brain washed by others and you went with the flow. believe me. people are trying to do the same. protestants become catholics.

[@nanostar7660]

Hi Mark, thank you for doing this video. I appreciate you using a tier system and an evaluation metric. I think this is a good way to deal with issues. Would you be able to make a video on How to disagree within the churches and how to have respectful dialogue with people you dont agree with? I feel like some christians don't know how to engage in dialogue about churches or issues they don't agree with and they go about talking about them in a way that is terrible to their cause.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Hi Nano Star, great idea, I talk a lot about that in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-8pp6noraLoqM

[@justinechiavelli167]

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: NOT of works, lest any man should boast Ephesians 2:8-9❤️

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen!

[@adamambuul3207]

Catholics fully support this belief! Many Catholics aren’t well versed on theology but we have the same bible

[@cursillistacatolico7263]

@@adamambuul3207 The Bible is Catholic

[@Templar1129]

"Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only." James 2:24

[@blonde.angelk]

Every catholic knows that 😛

[@Christian_Girl120]

Being a Christian Catholic, I'm still a Christian and accepted Christ and his salvation through grace alone apart from works or the law. It greatly depends on the Catholic. What do they do believe? Not all Catholics believe or accept things in the church the same and I'm one of those. I came from a Protestant background, but I want everybody to know that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to salvation, and it's important for my future spouse to see this also. So whether or not you are evenly yolked depends on the beliefs of the Catholic. We are individuals, so not all of us believe the same. I don't accept everything the church teaches in the same way. I know I'm saved. I would hope my future husband is too.

[@aliciashanks5239]

Any Catholics please clarify if I am wrong, but don't most pray to saints?

[@peterrajendran4612]

Yea they do l my family it self 😔

[@aflojo]

Yes, it's like asking your friends to pray for you, and what better friends to ask than those that have gone before us and are now with Christ. We do not worship saints or Mary. Mary brings us closer to Christ.

[@VINTAGE1959]

I'm Catholic and I watch your videos all the time, however I do not appreciate you implying that us Catholics aren't Christian. Just say Protestant and Catholic.

[@dr.sammypryor]

He didn't say that! He said Catholics believe in the Trinity and Jesus Christ dying and being raised again. What he did say is the Catholic religion has added so much that it can be confusing and some in Catholicsm can miss the point that belief in Jesus as Lord of all is the "only" way to EVERLASTING LIFE. We serve as a outward expression of our love for people but we are not saved by works alone!

[@davidserrant976]

It's ok if you don't understand why Catholics do certain things. But Catholics definitely do not detract the focus on Jesus, but rather show how he fulfilled it perfectly, and this is explained carefully through the bible and Catholics sacramental traditions.

[@shine2678]

Yesssss

[@iseyserolf8893]

I was "born" into the Catholic Church but honestly i am learning more about our Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible from my Christian (non-catholic) pastors. I was baptized, confirmed and did my my first communion but didn't learn very much about the Scripture. As Catholics, we had many saints and rituals but it really never taught me much, and quite honestly weren't necessary to be saved or born again - also, no one has authority to canonize anyone to be a saint (please do not take my response as offense or judgement). Unfortunately, these rituals had some people (myself included) believing that that is all they must comply to in order to be considered a "good person". Confession of our sins is definitely necessary and you can do that directly with GOD with no need of reciting rosaries or hail mary's to be assured of your forgiveness. My favorite movie is "A Bronx Tale" and in one scene the main character goes to confession because he felt guilty about witnessing a murder, when he is done confessing he says "It was great to be Catholic and go to confession. You could start over every week." which is sorta true on how some of us (not everyone) used to view repentance; that as long as we "confessed" every week it was "all good" which made some of us view sin lightly and wouldn't really change our ways. Again, please don't take my response as criticism or judgement. Now, it's possible that the catholic church i was attending just didn't provide more teaching on the Scriptures than other catholic churches could have possibly done but im happy GOD has placed very devoted -and patient - Christian pastors to teach me. GOD Bless ♡

[@JimmyBasquiat]

Yeah. As a teenager I kept confessing the same sins to the priest, over and over, not really changing in spirit. It's actually sad and scary how Catholic church is literally hiding the truth in the plain sight. They tell you 90% of truth, but hide the most important 10% - salvation by Grace alone, by faith in Christ alone.

[@shine2678]

​@@JimmyBasquiatyou really got the sacrament wrong, repeating is a process its not a 'feeling' that you are once and for all free... I cant stress this enough, we all make stupid decisions when we go with 'feelings' alone...think about it, before leaving Catholic chirch or any other denomination talk to Jesus talk to a priest or take some guidance, it really helped me in my journey with the lord

[@caribaez5711]

I love being Catholic! Knowledge can’t be undone. I have learned a lot that I can’t be protestant at all. I really cherish my catholic faith. I have learned a lot in my confirmation and communion bible classes. I really hope to find someone who loves and cherish to be with me. I had a protestant friend who was rude and said I shouldn’t be catholic. He even said he wishes for me to be protestant or just become a nun. I won’t forget what he said. Anyway. I know he was just not a right guy in my life. My heart is a good heart and smart heart. I really hope I find a good and awesome practicing catholic guy . If not, as a long as a I find a practicing Christian who loves me and has a purpose and goals and walk with me. 🎀🙈🎀💟 God is so smart and He loves His friends and hopes the best for His faithful friends. Hehe

[@nicolelewis2503]

You will go to hell if you do not get out if the catholic churcg

[@alexisarrizon6083]

@@nicolelewis2503 You will go to hell being outside of the Catholic Church. Protestantism sends people to hell. No salvation outside of the Catholic Church.

[@Keesha_Hardy]

@@alexisarrizon6083 How does Protestantism send people to Hell?

[@sunnydong1244]

we are not able to judge who is going to hell. Only God can. No matter which denomination, as long as she or he believes in Jesus is the only way to God, not Mary is the way, then he or she will be saved.

[@marshachesbro5188]

I was brought up Catholic.I had a ST.Joseph Missal with Latin on one side and English on the other side. I believed Jesus died on the cross for me but I didn't have a personal relationship with him.As I got older I started to question confession,telling my sins to the priest.The Bible says there is only one advocate between us and God the Father and that is Jesus Christ.I believe in my heart that Jesus is Lord and the Holy Spirit was leading me.So I became born again at age 35.When I was Catholic I was taught that only Catholic go to heaven which is not true.The Bible says if you believe in your heart that Jesus died for you you will be saved and go to heaven.I didn't even know what a Bible was or where the priest got his sermons from.Where My eyes forever opened.Another issue is that Catholics believe in pergatory which there is no such place.Is a place that the dead go to pay for sins before going to heaven. The living are to pray for the souls in pergatory so they can have their sins forgivin before going to heaven.I still remember getting the card after my grandfather died that said pray for the soul of Francis Hooley in pergatory.Wow.I guess I have said a lot.Thank you Jesus for saving me.

[@grandekev1]

Everything you are worrying about with Catholics is in the Bible, I would love to share with you what is missing. I am a young guy of 36 who goes to the Old Latin Mass. I have learned more about my Catholic Faith there than ever before.

[@Keesha_Hardy]

@@grandekev1 Where is purgatory in the Bible? Where does it say that we can pray for our dead loved ones in the Bible? Where does it say that Mary is an intercessor in the Bible?

[@leilawni]

I am a Catholic from a very Catholic country and here's my two cents: yes, the Church makes it difficult for many people, I don't understand why we have to make the Communion and Confirmation, I also don't see a point to confession to a priest, I think that's just gossip and that the Lord forgives us as long as we repent and change our ways. But at the same time, Catholics tend to be less fanatic and more tolerant to other religions. And if there's something I like is a religion where there aren't many fanatics.

[@shine2678]

Confession is biblical, please watch videos on it on keith nester's testimony

[@kadd4415]

The comments are so interesting, (the respectful ones) - I once asked a lady wearing cross jewelry if she was Christian and she said, "No, I"m Catholic." So as much as Catholics and Christian share fundamental beliefs in Christ, it also seems that at least some Catholics aren't sure they're Christians. I discovered the Bible and a relationship with Jesus Christ outside the Catholic Church though I was raised a Catholic but we, as a family were defeated spiritually and really did not get a lot of Bible at Church. We spent more time going thru ritual prayers instead.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I agree, many Catholics refer to themselves that way rather than Christian. Thanks for Sharon your experiences w us!

[@brianrinz5586]

@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger That's because, in a majority Protestant country, the word "Christian" now can mean any number of hundreds of mutually exclusive things. Catholicism is universally coherent, it doesn't depend on time or place, the doctrines do not change. This cannot be said of every "Christian" denomination. So from this sense, "Catholic" is more practical a word to use. Additionally, we know that many Protestants have already decided we aren't "Christian." I would urge you to learn Catholic theology, ecclesiology etc from a Catholic perspective. For example, "the Pope speaks for God" is not a Catholic teaching. I get that from the Protestant perspective that's what you guys interpret the Pope's role as, but I do think you should understand what the Church and the Pope function as per Catholic Christian teaching, not per Protestant objections. The Sacraments do not "accomplish" anything, they are the mechanism through which God has chosen to communicate His grace. You can google any number of justifications for the 7 sacraments (which the Orthodox also acknowledge- only until modern times has there been disagreement on this).

[@nidhyajoseph1457]

This is so true.. the catholic Church doesn't stress much on biblical teaching. It's all about Canons and doctrines.. and so many are not even based on biblical evidences. I started learning more into the Bible after I had met Protestant friends. They introduced me to the Bible and it got me intrigued on reading more. I never understood much of the catholic rituals, there were just too many to do and follow. I began to look as faith as more important than following all those rituals. I just feel so upset that there are so many divisions in the church. I am in love with a guy from the Pentecost church, he's a believer. I just haven't told my family about it and I'm scared of how they will react. He loves me a lot and we do intend to marry. I dunno who to consult and what to do. I want to bring unity among the different denominations in the families but I need help. The catholic Church is very strict about all this. I think I might even be a disappointment to the family. Please pray for me. 🙏

[@amysantoro4171]

I was raised Catholic and my family and I left when I was 13. We all accepted the Lord and became born again. It was a night and day difference for me. The gift salvation is truly a gift from Jesus and in the Catholic Church salvation is earned. From my perspective there is beyond too much drawing away from the true meaning of salvation in Catholicism. Example: praying to Mary and the saints, this is idol worship. I think there are some very good people there, but it is misleading. Purgatory is nowhere in the Bible, only added in the Catholic bible. I recently dated a Catholic man who is very dedicated to his faith. He loves God deeply and listens to Christian worship. This was one of our deep connections. I had to break off the relationship because I feel it would be so difficult going into marriage. For me I deeply long to go to church and worship with my husband who has a firm relationship with God and we have similar values. My boyfriend said he would be able to accept that we have different values in this respect. I have been torn but I want to place God first in my life. I miss him dearly though.

[@ugonnanyereatudume747]

This video is not truly informed. But I respect your opinion because you stated it is yours.

[@Idontgothatway]

I was born into a Catholic family and forced to do the communion/confirmation stuff. That already bothered me. It wasn’t until later in life that I started reading the Bible and only focusing on Christ. Catholics focus too much on saints and whatnot and praying to what seems like everyone BUT God. Lol

[@shine2678]

Im a Catholic too, reading about saints brought me closer to Jesus

[@Christian_Girl120]

I am a Catholic Christian who believes that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone through grace. I am praying for other Catholics who are not saved all the time. I don't agree with everything the Catholic church teaches.

[@kristinehernandez1641]

Amy P me too

[@luisibarra6238]

I’m not 100%sure on this so correct me if I’m wrong but Luther himself returned to the Catholic Church

[@christopherdebattista6350]

My friend. I have been there where you are. It was extremely hard for me to come out of the Catholic Church. I used to still go to Catholic Mass but considered myself as just a Christian still because I did not agree with man-made traditions, and here where I live in Malta (EU) we have a lot of idolatry. Ask God to reveal things to you. If you want the truth, the truth shall set you free. The truth is found in Jesus Christ, not Religion.

[@marklukens273]

Go to non denominational church then it’s awesome it’s always Christ centers and preached on Gods Word only

[@raymalbrough9631]

No, they are unequally yoked. My family discourages such mixed marriages, unless the Protestant converted to Catholicism before the engagement to marry. Regardless the children would be raised Catholic, and the Protestant would not really be accepted as family.

[@shine2678]

Both are Christians

[@adrianfonseca]

Howdy, I’m a Catholic who has been studying my faith for a long time. I think it’s great how charitable you are being compared to a lot of people when talking about Catholics. You have a few misconceptions about the Catholic Church that I would love to talk to you about.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm glad it was received graciously, I didn't want to contribute to the bashing I see from both sides at times. God bless :)

[@alidavalmorbida4368]

You sure you follow the Bible? “You see that a man is justified by works and NOT by faith alone.” ‭‭James‬ ‭2:24‬ ‭RSV‬‬ Faith alone is a man made doctrine which no Christian believed for the first 1500 years of Christianity

[@primeobjective5469]

It was because of this verse you've quoted, Martin Luther wanted James thrown out of the Canon of Scripture. Of course the word "works" mentioned here, is not "works" from the Law of Moses, but *fruit* of the Holy Spirit, the two are not one in the same. Meaning a person of *faith* will bare *fruit* in keeping with their repentance. Blessings to you.

[@GustAdlph]

Hello Alida, James also said "faith without works is dead" and gives examples of Abraham and Rahab. On the other hand, Paul says in Eph. 2: 8-9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Which is it, faith or works? Good works are the evidence of your faith. Your works don't save you because eternal life is a gift from God that we cannot merit in any way. Blessings to you.

[@alidavalmorbida4368]

Joan C please take the time to read this succinct explanation. It’s way too long for a comment here :) www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/not-by-works

[@rebeccafrost5542]

As a Christian your responsibility is to marry another Christian. If u r a fanatic religious person then marry within your Christian sect. I'm fanatically in love with my Christian sect so I wouldn't desire someone from another Christian sect. Know your individual desires. Otherwise, u may be setting urself up for a future divorce. Marriage is supposed to be once and permanent. Choose well!

[@BarbaraMarieLouise]

Well! As a strong catholic I really now have to clear a lot of things! First: Catholics are Christians, because the protestants would never even have occurred if there hadn't been a church for 1500 years. And the main dogmas were taken together through the first Christians who were ALL Catholics. The first pope was Simon Peter who became pope through Jesus and this is written in the Gospel. Because the title Pope comes from Petrus. And the first council in the history of the church, the Jerusalem council where some "changes" were made is written in the acts of the apostles. So that's really always the wrongest few I always here from some Protestants that the chatholics don't take the bible as there main source. That totally wrong. and it just shows that you do not know anything about the catholic teaching in reality. In fact it's in a lot of teaching you do the same. to the sacraments: Sacraments in the understanding of the church are signs that need some "material" to show that something eternally is touching the time. Which means: For baptism you need water, that the sign to make visible the inner change of heart and that you are now saved from the original sin. That is the reason for baptism, and that is the same reason why you baptise in Protestantism. I know this because my father is Protestant and my mother catholic. My father always makes the joke that their marriage is going so well because they don't want to have troubles with two churches. Then, the confirmation is the anointing of the Holy Spirit with the chrisam oil like king David was anointed, the prophet Samuel and the priests. So as catholics we are anointed in the sacrament of confirmation with the Holy Spirit to prophets, kings and priests. (teaching of the Catholic Church). the sacrament of reconciliation: the material are the ears of the priest who is not allowed under no circumstances to tell to no-one what was talked about. the Catholic Church also knows that if you really repent from the heart to God, that you do not need the sacrament of reconciliation. but if you are honest, not every time you know you have sinned you really regret it from the deepest part of the heart. and the priest is there in persona christi. and a lot of other sacraments that you maybe know or not. So the so called "addings" are no addings at all. it is clear that it is all about Jesus! But it is also said by Paul in the letters, that we are not saved by faith alone. read the letters in Ancient Greek, the original language. You will find a lot of misinterpretations that are going around. But in order to help the churches to grow together in unity it might be good to really dig deeper in what your reproaches are. If you like I would be ready for a series of discussions where we are talking about the connections of some "addings" and what the bible says whether it is maybe just not understood what the Catholic Church means to some protestants. My father always said that in fact there are no real differences between the Catholic Church and the protestantism. And I thing 500 year of separation are enough concerning the big pray of Jesus in Jn 17. So maybe it would be wise to really talk about in brotherly love and respect to each other. In Vienna, Austria, where I'm from, we catholics and all protestants started working together in a lot of issues and we have no problem with each other and no-one is thinking of the other one is no Christian. Especially the evangelical Christians and the Catholics are working in most areas totally well together because we know that we are all based on the bible. I never understand that in other parts of the world is still such a stupid unreasonable cut between protestants and catholics. totally not necessary. Absolutely not!

[@asaarchie5087]

Thanks for setting straight the truths about the Catholic Church. There is so much misinformation out there about Catholic beliefs which I believe stem from Protestants not researching the issues and forming proper conclusions. I'm a Catholic Christian formerly an Evangelical Christian and I agree that unity should be encouraged. On the other hand I believe that Mark's category of tiers is useful for the context of marriage.

[@BarbaraMarieLouise]

asa archie in fact it‘s clear that you have to have a base of the same believe otherwise you won‘t understand each other. And I think it‘s necessary that both have the same understanding of the marital bond. I wouldn’t listen to this channel if I wouldn‘t think it’s good. But I just don‘t like this bashing of Catholics as if the rest of the Christians would be ok just the Catholics are outsiders. How come that you became catholic, asa archi?

[@asaarchie5087]

A Lyrical Singers Life Barbara Marie-Louise Pavelka The Eucharist was the main reason for my conversion. I don't know of any other denomination that believes that the host and wine are actually transformed into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@BarbaraMarieLouise]

asa archie yes, you’re true! That’s weht I Staude Catholic and with the time I realized that 2000 years of History and experience helps to get deeper and deeper in understanding of the truth. Plus there is a huge experience in recognizing wrong teachings like the Manichaeism or the gnosis or the pelagianism and others. They come from time to time under a new name but are still the same. That’s very interesting to see. But there are big treasures unseen from the outside in the Catholic Church.

[@asaarchie5087]

A Lyrical Singers Life Barbara Marie-Louise Pavelka Thanks for the additional information about other false teachings. . The knowledge of which I believe is important to stay grounded in our faith and not led astray. I will research further

[@jimpodolski7871]

I don’t know about Catholics being Christians. They believe in works and sacraments to get to heaven. And asking Mary to intercede and talk to the Father for them. In Faith and grace alone we are saved!

[@madonnadawood7768]

I love this channel and this pastor but this video title is like saying “Can someone from California marry an American?” I’m a Christian first before I’m a catholic! 😁

[@eliizabethrose14]

Madonna Dawood exactly!!

[@Keesha_Hardy]

Not if you practice rituals that God strictly prohibits in the 10 commandments.

[@octaviousmckenzie2362]

I never heard of the book I would like to know how can get by s free copy of it

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@ashleybaltz4584]

I’ve always been a Catholic. But I’ve been to other churches like baptist & pentecostal as well. There are a few things I disagree with in every religion including catholic, but as long as y’all both believe in, love, & worship God I don’t think religions should matter, because religion was man made.

[@flothronk.2588]

As I speak for my self as a former Catholic Who found Jesus, this summer it's 3 years, I can get your concerns Mark. I too think it is difficult to find Jesus in the Catholic church. My "luck" was that I left the church I was "born" into, due to some stuff on a personel attack. After that I met people I knew from Childhood, talking about, I was 17 at that time. After 3 years I got it in an instant that I had to giveing Jesus my life to be saved. And after that live chnged for the better. And I got to know better Who God and Jesus are, and what is inside the Bibel.... In heart I'm a living follower of Jesus Christ, and I trust in him and his ways.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, so glad you have a relationship w Jesus now! Thanks for sharing :)

[@grandekev1]

I am a Catholic and it is not difficult to find Jesus in the Catholic Church. Being a Catholic is difficult but Jesus said it is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than a rich man getting to heaven. I want to ask you, want kind of relationship did you have with Christ prior to leaving the Catholic Church. Did you frequent the sacrament especially with Confession and the Holy Eucharist. How was your prayer life prior to leaving? I am a Catholic but realize that I am a poor sinner in need of a savior who needs spiritual direction, a solid prayer life, and a sacramental life in order to become closer to Christ. I am making an effort to read my Bible everyday. Catholics are encouraged to read their Bible but few really do. Most Catholics are ignorant of Christ and his Church. I have come closer to Christ and the teaching in his Catholic when I have followed the Traditional Latin Mass where the priests teach better than doctrine then your mainline Catholic, "Church of Nice" parish where morals and values are not taught like they should be which is on the pastor and not the parishioners. I would love to have further conversations if you have questions for me.

[@flothronk.2588]

Kevin Myers I said I believe in God, was a altar boy till 14, and said I basicly do it because I want to do something for God. But I was just a sunday Christian and the rest of the week I lived like any other guy.... yeah, you can say I was a child, but I had no friggin idea what all is written in the bible and I really wasn't much of a prayer either.... I knew about God and Jesus but I had no idea what it meant, that Jesus died for me on the cross, cuz I'm a sinner and need forgivness.... And at the point I realised that I was down, after all the years of the bullying in the schools I visited (I Starter with the lowest graduation and worked me up over the years, due to the possibilties of the german educational system) I'm not sure what would had happend if there weren't the People at the time, around the age of 20 ( my actual age is 23), I would have ended up in a really dark place. JESUS SAVED MY LIFE. I war this as a Rubber bracelet as a steady reminder that it is a Gift I believe. To conclude the reason I left my old church is, that at the age of 14 the altar Boys and girls Group I was in planed to make a trip to Rome, and the leaders voted to not take me with them. And that hurt, and was wrong and.... I thought they would take me how I was, but they were all just false christians for me at that time... wolves in sheep clothing. The last time I was in my old church, was at my confirmation with 16. Because it was important in my childish half-believe religion I had. Today I rely on Christ alone. For I can do nothing from me alone, but thought the Father. Just a free translation from this Vers in german. I don't want to say it's impossible for a catholic to believe or find Jesus, I think there are lively catholics and it is great. But I also think it is hard to find A realation with Jesus in my old chrch, just because the things go the how they go: in a not so good way. Hope you got a answer of your questions. How is your Pastors teaching about scripture? For example my old Pastor had a homily for a time of the Year and told it every year the same way .... I learned little but nothing about the real meaning of everything about my religion... and my Parents didn't know either so no one could really tell me a thing to understand more. How is it going with your reading of the bible? I for myself started reading from the beginning in janurary and ended Esra/Ezra (don't know how to write him 😶)

[@flothronk.2588]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger IT was a pleasure to bear witness.

[@grandekev1]

I am sorry that this happened to you especially with the trip to Rome. I understand where you are coming from. I am a guy who is against altar girls anyways, does not have anything to do with the tradition of the church. Obviously there were people who did not care enough about your soul and I am sorry. Many times it is not the church but people in leadership are not doing their job to teach the faith enough. I have seen it many times. I just saw that you are in Germany. You are living in a place where the Catholic Bishops would rather follow mammon than Christ. There are a few good ones but it is lacking. The Catholic Church there has practically lost its faith and has sold out to Luther or worse. Cardinal Marx had the gall to agree with Karl Marx. I really understand where you come from. Many people do get their confirmation and they are not ready or believe. I will pray for you. If you got to a Catholic Church again, look for a Church of the Fraternity of St. Peter or the Institute of Christ the King with the Old Latin Mass where the people actually teach the faith and are not following un Christ like leaders like Cardinal Marx and Cardinal Kasper among others.

[@cdmcintyre1854]

I’m not a Catholic but when I was in High School I had a female friend hat was Catholic and I was attracted to her and was thinking seriously about a date when I accidentally found out she was Catholic. Immediately I transferred her to permanent friend zone. There is NO WAY I’m going to get involved romantically with a Catholic..

[@debras3806]

Would be interesting to have a survey/study discovering whether MORE Catholics think salvation is by works than Protestants. I would not be surprised if they are equal.

[@ivanzhong1111]

I came to see if I can date my Catholic crush

[@sumitxess9371]

I appreciate your word , i m catholic , I only think that the believe in Jesus is most important prescriptive , and it must be only focus in our life . Regarding image I also have a little dought about that .....

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, I know Catholics who rely on Jesus alone for salvation, so glad you are there too :)

[@whiteLupi]

I live in very catholic country and I see everyday what it brings to us. People feel safe because they think they will go to middle place, Small amout of people who cares about going to heaven are religious and dont have relationship with Jesus, they change themselves by theirs own strenght and are aggresive and deffensive , they think because of their doing they can go to heaven. I belevie when christian goes to this church soon he will leave, because of Holy Spirit he wont stand it, like it was in my case, but I belevie even the most religious person can be born again, for God there are no bounds, God is powerfull and good, Amen

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen 👍

[@jk-kb9cm]

Why do protestants always say "Catholics add?" Protestant reformers actually took away, not the other way around.

[@ak1986]

Romans Catholics who just go to antichrist's church are partakers of evil deeds according to 2John1:10-11. Also, if you call yourself a "protestant" that you should acknowledge that Catholic Mass is one of the most blaphemies acts that condemnded in book of Hebrews 10:29. Also, Christ did not command make converts (proselytes), but make disciplines (baptize them and TEACH THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS THAT CHRIST COMMANDED.) Matthew 28:20.

[@asaarchie5087]

So much hate speech, sigh...Didn't Jesus say; love thy neighbour? The Bible also says; judge not lest ye be judged. Your words about Catholic Christians hardly seem to be grounded in love...

[@ak1986]

If I become your enemy by telling you the truth, so be it.

[@ak1986]

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[@sabrinafaith7278]

What is different of them?

[@minareimer1628]

Enjoy these videos, what if someone thought they were marrying a Christian then everything turns around and you end up in an unevenly yoked marriage what to do then according to the bible?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 "To the married I give this command not I, but the Lord: A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. To the rest I say this I, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?"

[@mandykathryn9005]

Don't forget Luther was a Catholic before he was protestant and so was the King of England!!! Catholics added nothing... your founders decided they didn't like it.. We are ALL CHRISTIANS!!

[@KatalovesLinkinPark]

also like you said ever person sees the things different. I am in the catholic church but I most definetly not put the Institution of church and the pope over jesus. it's something that always bothered me with it. also all the doctrines.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@ggbomb9079]

Thank you for this advice I am dating in Italian Roman catholic I am a protestant I grew up Baptist. Basically my views as a Christian are biblical principles and values which I hold to dearly. I’m glad you said that having biblical reference is an important point of you because I do “biblical references to my sweetheart. And I constantly ask him if he understands the meaning of it which I think is a very important point other than that we still have belief upon Jesus Christ although he does want me to attend his church which may be an issue for me.

[@rangsiyafaihin7398]

I am coming across the same issue right now. I am torn. He is so special to me. I don’t know what to do about it yet.

[@kpn5000]

The entire NT comes from sacred tradition and the Catholic Church. How utterly preposterous, prideful and arrogant that you accept Christ's Church when She gives you the Bible, but, then reject Her with regard to everything else, despite Christ's clear words in scripture regarding the founding of His Virgin Bride. Christ founded one Church, *ONE* , not 30,000+ churches. And, if you're not a member of the one true Church, it's eternal fire for you. You'd better be sure!

[@wursteh5728]

Ignorant dog

[@kpn5000]

@@wursteh5728 no, that's your mom.

[@alexisarrizon6083]

FACTS!!!

[@justicewithers8902]

😊👧👍💛So true, thank you.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@dfstarborn]

Catholics and Protestants are not Christian as they both promote infant water baptism as a requirement for salvation which is an attack on the simplicity of the gospel... BE NOT DECEIVED for only those who believe the gospel according to the scriptures shall be saved 1 Cor 15:1-4, Rom 1:16, Eph 1:13, 1 John 5:10-13, 1 John 5:1 KJV

[@evelynsierra2004]

He or she must be born again. You must be equally yoked

[@nelodypond9282]

What about a Mormon woman and Christian man?

[@zacharycalante1095]

Mormonism has a different Christ. So no.

[@nikamikano3512]

What does it mean different Christ? I thought there was only one Christ?!

[@wursteh5728]

Mormonism is demonic.

[@Catgirl2021]

Mormon isn’t Christian

[@nxxm9507]

You know how protestants question if catholics are christians or not haha

[@Th3GaMb3r]

Catholic pray on the virgin marry. N they pray on the saints. N other stuff. Christian we dont. We just pray on Jesus christ who is god. Who is our savior. N its more then that. That just being a cathoic n christian. It would be a paragraph if i wrote the difference

[@shine2678]

What do you mean by christians? You mean protestants?? Catholics are christians too but not all Christians are Catholics.

[@MrWood-qd6kr]

Shoutout to those Crazy Catholics! Jesus loves you, and so do we!!!

[@Christian_Girl120]

Mr. Wood Yes I am a crazy Catholic who is a Christian! Jesus alone saves!

[@abrahamrodriguez5102]

Jesus doesnt even know you but he wants the best for you. Jehovah is a crappy creator with a shitty planet.

[@Sammyy_er]

Im Catholic and my crush is Christian, my mom said I can like or date who ever I like but they have to be Catholic :(

[@nidhyajoseph1457]

Hi Samantha. How's it going? I am similar. Do you know what are the implications of marrying a Protestant?

[@shine2678]

What do you mean 'christian'? You mean Protestant?

[@EnchantedStringsToronto]

I don't understand why the title is still the same more than 1/2 a year later. Catholics are Christians..Hence your title should be "Can Protestants and Catholics date/marry?"

[@matthewashman1406]

Hey I am a protestant. But where in scripture does it say "faith alone".. The reality is no one wants anything to do with someone who only believes. that person will be an ass. Of course we cant do works to be saved , but damn how we walk affects our relationship to Him

[@robbchristopher158]

The scripture says being saved which obviously is a continual action.

[@CK-wd4ez]

Ouch, this hurts a lil since there is a biblical explanation for everything. Still enjoy your videos. Do Protestants believe in original sin?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Yes, they do :)

[@CK-wd4ez]

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[@dr.sammypryor]

Of course.

[@andicklouisa5944]

If the man is a Catholic,will he need to follow his lady yo a Pentecostal church?

[@blessya2771]

YES

[@annehazzard1897]

What does it mean to be a Christian? Look up the definition. Catholics ARE Christians. Protestants ARE Christians. A better topic title is “would it be okay for a Catholic and a Protestant to date or marry”. This is a ridiculous discussion based on a man’s opinion.

[@mademoisellemsc]

Great video. Timely and relevant.

[@queenjosannedouglas3038]

The Catholic man / woman needs to Convert into A Born Again Christian in order for that to take Place they have to Do Water Baptism (Spiritual ) that's the only way ,To Salvation and Eternal Life through Jesus Christ Always ,I am a Born Again Christian With Standards and Value also Faith too ,💯💯💯♥️♥️,May Almighty God bless you always

[@shine2678]

Im a Catholic and im on fire with the Lord!

[@rosem.3533]

Thank you Mark! Once again, your videos are helpful-God bless! Question...and I ask this to have an understanding because I am not catholic, why do they baptize babies when Christ Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 yrs old (as an adult) by John The Baptist?

[@grandekev1]

Blessings Rose Acts 2: 38-39 says this, "'You must repent,' Peter answered, 'and every one of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise that was made is for you and your children, and for all those who are far away, for all those whom the Lord our God is calling to himself.' Everyone of you counts children. Also, essentially Baptism is a replacement for circumcision and since baby boys were circumcised,what is the problem with with children getting baptized and receiving sanctifying grace that blots out original sin.

[@rosem.3533]

Kevin Myers ...Respectfully and with the kindest tone possible, emphasizing my understanding as to how this can be a sensitive subject, I will respond that you are correct to mention the word repentance because before baptism of any kind, that is exactly what is required. The verses you have emphasized are directed to the disciples(adults) and advises them to repent. Repentance is a conscientious act in which one recognizes one has done a wrong/evil act of some sort, accepts that one is wrong for doing so, wishes not to do so again, and comes to feel guilt to such point of needing to be forgiven and recognizing that need; therefore, "repenting" of such sin. To go through that process, it is necessary to have a certain maturity level which an infant(baby) would not have. Even the Scriptures mentions of Christ Himself coming to this kind of understanding(of good and bad) at the age of 12, approximately. Baptism, in and of itself, is not the means of salvation. Baptism is an act of obedience that Christ emphasized its importance by participating in it...He didn't NEED to get baptized for salvation! He was then (and still is, praise be His name) sinless. As a matter of fact, His blood needed to be shed for salvation, which had not been at the time of His baptism. Another point the Scriptures will make as to salvation and how repentance plays a role in it is with the 2 criminals that were crucified next to Christ. One repented and believed and the other didn't. Didn't Christ Himself say to the one who repented and believed that He is the Son of God, that he will be by His side in paradise? Was this criminal/thief baptized? No, there is no mention that he was in the Scriptures. That thief's repentance came at the cross! Did Christ say that he was saved because he was baptized? As per Scripture, no. My point with this is that original sin is something we are all born with and there is no way around it except by conscientiously repenting and accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior. And as far as I am aware, baptism has nothing to do with the replacing circumcision, which was an ordinance given to the Jews not gentiles. If I am mistaken, please state where this is in Scripture...in full context. As Christ followers, I don't believe our Holy Father is very pleased with all this division (composed of man made rituals and selfish interpretation of His Word for the benefit of one's ego and need of individualism). God wasn't looking for us (The Body of Christ) to separate and branch out into what we know today as religion. He wants Us All to have a personal relationship with Him, worshipping HIM only because otherwise it would be idolitry, and not trying to think we can even fathom what He may look like by trying to conform HIM to any image. We, as The Body of Christ, need to be careful not dot any extra "I's" or cross any additional "T's" because He says we will be held accountable. I say let's get to the basics...let's ask The Holy Spirit for understanding, let's read His Word in complete sections and context and let's pray that He will help us accomplish the one thing He wants us to do...Love each other as He loves us.

[@grandekev1]

Rose, Acts 16:33-34 states, "And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, with all his family. Then he brought them up into his house, and set food before them; and he rejoiced with all his household that he had believed in God." It says family it does not discriminate just adults or children above age 12. That scripture does not emphasize that Jesus did not know right from wrong. In the Catholic Church, the age reason is 7 years old which is the normal age a child receives 1st communion. When the finding of Jesus is in the temple it does not say that Jesus finally figured out right or wrong. Jesus did not need Baptism for Salvation, correct but he humbled himself to do it. Even baptized Christians need repentance as well because we are all sinners. The criminal made a profession of faith on the cross. But remember many of this happened before Jesus initialized the great commission. Paul was following that when he baptized the jailer and his household. Jesus was circumcised and Baptized. There was a controversy in the scriptures especially in Acts, read Acts 15 about the council of Jerusalem. Baptism essential replaces circumcision, with Judaizing you had to be circumcised and baptized to be saved if you were male and that was ended. Baptism is not just an article of faith but also with children being baptized with the parents being in charge of the Christian development of their children. The child officially becomes a Christian when baptized but just being baptized does not save your soul. Most all Christians in Heaven are Baptized but not all Baptized Christians make it to heaven. Rose, you are right Christians were not supposed to branch out and have man made rituals or churches, Christ only established one Church not 30000 which started after the revolution started by Martin Luther. A Christian who does not have a personal relationship with Christ is nothing, if I do not have that, I know were my salvation is going and not in the right place. Scripture and Tradition is the only way to go. The Church existed for over 300 years before the Bible as we know today was put together as firm in the Council of Hippo among others. Rose, have you ever read the Early Church Fathers, who were disciples of the disciples and read what they have to say.

[@grandekev1]

This from the Early Church Father Tertullian in the early 3rd century AD regarding Baptism: Chapter 18. Of the Persons to Whom, and the Time When, Baptism is to Be Administered But they whose office it is, know that baptism is not rashly to be administered. Give to every one who begs you, has a reference of its own, appertaining especially to almsgiving. On the contrary, this precept is rather to be looked at carefully: Give not the holy thing to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine; Matthew 7:6 and, Lay not hands easily on any; share not other men's sins. If Philip so easily baptized the chamberlain, let us reflect that a manifest and conspicuous evidence that the Lord deemed him worthy had been interposed. Acts 8:26-40 The Spirit had enjoined Philip to proceed to that road: the eunuch himself, too, was not found idle, nor as one who was suddenly seized with an eager desire to be baptized; but, after going up to the temple for prayer's sake, being intently engaged on the divine Scripture, was thus suitably discovered - to whom God had, unasked, sent an apostle, which one, again, the Spirit bade adjoin himself to the chamberlain's chariot. The Scripture which he was reading falls in opportunely with his faith: Philip, being requested, is taken to sit beside him; the Lord is pointed out; faith lingers not; water needs no waiting for; the work is completed, and the apostle snatched away. But Paul too was, in fact, 'speedily' baptized: for Simon, his host, speedily recognized him to be an appointed vessel of election. God's approbation sends sure premonitory tokens before it; every petition may both deceive and be deceived. And so, according to the circumstances and disposition, and even age, of each individual, the delay of baptism is preferable; principally, however, in the case of little children. For why is it necessary - if (baptism itself) is not so necessary - that the sponsors likewise should be thrust into danger? Who both themselves, by reason of mortality, may fail to fulfil their promises, and may be disappointed by the development of an evil disposition, in those for whom they stood? The Lord does indeed say, Forbid them not to come unto me. Let them come, then, while they are growing up; let them come while they are learning, while they are learning whither to come; let them become Christians when they have become able to know Christ. Why does the innocent period of life hasten to the remission of sins? More caution will be exercised in worldly matters: so that one who is not trusted with earthly substance is trusted with divine! Let them know how to ask for salvation, that you may seem (at least) to have given to him that asks. For no less cause must the unwedded also be deferred - in whom the ground of temptation is prepared, alike in such as never were wedded by means of their maturity, and in the widowed by means of their freedom - until they either marry, or else be more fully strengthened for continence. If any understand the weighty import of baptism, they will fear its reception more than its delay: sound faith is secure of salvation. Source (www.newadvent.org/fathers/0321.htm)

[@asaarchie5087]

Well said Kevin Myers...it's good to know that there are other young Catholics out there boldly defending the faith. Also thanks for posting the detailed information I hope it helps to further educate Protestants.

[@Nicole11522]

I love being Catholic. I pray all Protestants will come back to the one holy catholic and apostolic church.

[@ChelseasWindow]

OK I think this what you are talking is only about Christ but I don't understand y ull don't believe in Mother Mary? She gave birth to Jesus Christ and it is in the Bible and that is why we celebrate Christmas. Christ was a miracle In Mother Mary's woumb..are ull insane to believe it? You talk about saints right. Let me correct you. The person who becomes a saint was a human who does good things and we praise him because god/jesus keeps holy people next to him in the kingdom of God and we pray to this saints telling him that we are sinners and we want to survive from this sin's.when we pray to saints as they are close to jesus and this saints pray to Jesus for us.. This is why we believe in Angle's. And this angel's are all this saints the good people who have changed their lives and have become closer to God.

[@BasiaEDP]

Its commentary like this that creates division among Christians

[@alchemyofcolorandstyle]

My answer is 100% NO.

[@Ryan_Zell]

They should date and marry so that the the other will come to the true Christ in the True Church we call Catholic.

[@harmonmusic]

But there is no "true church." 1st Timothy 3:15 states that the Church belongs to God(Ephesians 1:22, 5:23). We the believers make up the church as the body of Christ. No matter what Church you go to, if God's word is solely being preached, then that's acceptable. When anything is added to scripture, that's when you get into trouble.(traditions, rituals) Revelation 22:18

[@kameijohnwilson9208]

The title should be " Can Protestant marry the Original Christian(Catholic)?

[@shine2678]

Yess lol😂

[@twtimleowhite580]

To bow or pray to a idol is sin the word of God forbid it plan and simple also. Jesus's taught that we should not call any man father we have a Father in heaven it should not be hard to understand that they have no power to for give sin in the Book of acts Peter stop a man from bowing before him . A true man of God will not receive worship from any man

[@missthunderstormable]

that s not possible for a Christian, they are not equally yoked. i am an ex catholic. Catholics do not understand the Gospel message. Basically they are not saved.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

for many Catholics that is true

[@missthunderstormable]

@@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger unfortunately there are protestant churches where the Gospel of grace is not preached either :(

[@crystalmoya9845]

yesss exactly!!

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Protestants follow false teachings and are not saved. Faith without works is dead. Easier to follow satanic lies of Protestantism than to follow the truth of the Catholic Church.

[@kristenmoll9408]

Added that's an interesting way to phrase it... and it also feels incorrect.

[@EagleEye-Investments]

We don't believe u would go to hell if you are not baptised as a good human...

[@MechanicalTrader]

...the speaker has a very limited set of knowledge, speaks in cliches that have no basis in 1st Century history or biblical scriptures. A Catholic bible has TONS of footnotes specifically contradicting the Word of God. I'm not condemning any Catholics, I just stick to the Word of God. Period. NT Scriptures regarding conversion, faith, works, baptism are are incredibly clear. A good companion for history is Josh's book Evidence that demands a verdict, both volumes. Historical proofs of baptistry pools that could hold thousands of people. Other than that, stick to the scriptures! Flee personal opinions and books that reflect personal opinions .

[@Templar1129]

First, Catholics are Christians: the original, full and authentic Christians. Second, NOWHERE in the Bible does it say we are saved by faith alone. Salvation by faith alone is mentioned in one place: James 2, where it is soundly refuted. NOWHERE in scripture is Scripture alone mentioned. Third, Protestantism comes from the rebellion of Martin Luther: a heretical Catholic priest and a violent, vulgar, deviant who removed seven books from the Bible and invented the heresies of salvation by faith alone and scripture alone. So you need to educate yourself because you are giving I gotta erroneous information and even bearing false witness.

[@alexisarrizon6083]

ALL PROTESTANTISM IS SATANIC. NOTHING CHRISTIAN ABOUT REBELLION AND HERESY. CATHOLICS ARE THE ONLY TRUE CHRISTIANS. EXCELLENT COMMENT BLESSED BE.

[@Templar1129]

@@alexisarrizon6083 Indeed! Recently saw a documentary called "Luther and the Protestant Revolution". It is a Polish film available in dubbed in English. $5 to watch it and more than worth it. If you think Luther was a bad guy, see this film: it will really reveal what he was. Just to mention one thing the documentary reveals: that while dying Luther confessed that his theologian when he was speaking against the Eucharist and the Mass was Satan. Most protestants mean well and are ignorant of what they are doing, but nevertheless, Protestantism was a rebellion against the Church Jesus founded, and thus equivalent with Satan's rebellion.

[@EagleEye-Investments]

Wasn't it the church that wrote the Bible???

[@crisbaranca44]

Protestants

[@lepp6598]

The husbabe is Christian; I'm atheist. I don't interfere with him practicing his faith, and he doesn't try to evangelize me. We just love each other.