Catholic Vs Protestant!

[@MasonB88]

A Christian is a Christ follower. People shouldn't be dissing eachother

[@joobebescorner1985]

Yes this 🙌

[@nataliuselyanto210]

That’s very true. According to Professor J. Henry Thayer, D.D, in the Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, Christians are the followers and the worshippers of Christ.

[@FBISHOJI]

Love your neighbor as yourself

[@XSilvenX]

Tell this to the LGBT Christians. They follow Christ too.

[@stalinmessi4981]

Holy spirit is not in catholic church

[@sarapaxton6782]

I fully believe that heaven has no denominations, only followers of Christ. God bless from a Catholic Christian

[@sammygomes7381]

Can't be both. Christians follow the teachings of Christ, the word of God. Catholics follow the teachings of the Catholic church.

[@sarapaxton6782]

@@sammygomes7381 Protestantism didn’t exist until the 1500s, so was no one truly saved prior to the 1500s?? “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord & believe in your heart God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

[@sammygomes7381]

@@sarapaxton6782 The Christian church has existed since Pentecost but was driven underground about the time of Constantine when the Catholic church started to flourish and executed Christians that refused to convert to Catholicism. There were still Christian believers, but Catholic church ruled by fear, intimidation, and murder until the reformation. Christ promised the gates of hell would not prevail against His church and God kept that promise with the reformation. They were called Protestants because they protested against the Catholic church but that does not make them Christian and the reason I call myself a Christian and not protestant, even though I do protest against the teaching of the Catholic church.. A Christian is one that follows the teaching of Christ, the word of God. A Catholic is one that follows the teaching of the Catholic church and the two often clash.

[@Christine-d7t]

@@sammygomes7381Which are from scripture and tradition. Jesus didn’t leave the Bible, He left and establish a church. Where in scripture does it say to follow scripture only?

[@sammygomes7381]

@@sarapaxton6782 Christians existed from the time of Christ even though the Catholic church came close to wiping it out. You point out correctly how one is saved and it's not by the Catholic church sacraments.

[@Patrick1991InChrist]

Amen! This deserves a follow my friend ! Jesus bless you.

[@lindsaysummer5442]

It's not about a denomination, it's about where the Holy Spirit shows up.

[@rg1whiteywins598]

But what is being called the Holy Spirit ?

[@danielbrowniel]

Yeah I grew up in Non-denom.. A lot of the leaders from my perspective seemed like spiritually dead to me.. but in the church there were a lot of authentic Christians.

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Eisegesis, the trait of the referred to in Matthew 24:11 and parallel verses. The true Scriptural Spirit of God/Jesus lives in only the John 3:1-21 qualified remnant believer, none else as Jesus declared. This claim that "it's about where the Holy Spirit shows up:... is typical Americanist eisegesis not Acts 17 Berean exegesis, the former is done mostly by the non John 3:1-21 qualified, the latter is done by the small remnant each generation of John 3:1-21 qualified remnant believers.

[@WilliamH490]

@@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217enjoy the pit with your fake remnant feces.

[@arno_groenewald]

​@rg1whiteywins598 That is an underestimated question in how complex it is in nature. This will only be a summary of the bigger picture. God draws close to those/ministries who seek Him more than they do the thrills. Ministries who no longer are hozted by the Spirit, will have a subtle feeling of emptiness about them, it tend to become clear when examining the exegetical behavior of the leaders of the ministry. There will be cases of people leaving the community to go where God Wills them to be, to grow closer to God and to help the community grow closer along with them. Others are sent to be a kin to being a stretched out hand to the community who is in spiritual isolation, to ignite their yearning for God's Will in the community. This, in part is what makes it so important to pray for your community, thr surrounding and struggling communities in far places. But never should tribalism be allowed to grow, that is a Earthly practice that is destined to be expunged from existence and we, at the very minimum, should behave like provinces in the Kingdom, to not relent biblical lovr and contact and keep eyes on the Master of the Order, the eternal High Priest and if the focus is on Him, the yearning for Him, there the Spirit will dwell, for you will see His presence in the faces, hear it from the mouths, see it in their fruit and feel it from the hearts of those who has the Spirit dwell in them.

[@WalkingWithTheSavior]

“My church is better than your church “ is why people run from Christianity, period! Follow scripture and the Lord and you instantly are the church. ❤❤✝️✝️✝️

[@alfamejeu7237]

No. The oldest Christian sects are orthodoxy and Catholicism. They follow and worship the closests to the early Christian’s. Protestantism is from Satan.

[@JM-ei9qb]

Wrong

[@T.Truthtella-n3i]

No heretic, the Church existed BEFORE the New Testament was written. “Follow the Scriptures” is man made nonsense.” Whosoever does not HEED THE CHURCH let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.” - Christ The King

[@JesusChurchBible]

Thanks to Protestants for dividing Christianity.

[@JesusChurchBible]

@@T.Truthtella-n3i💯

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

I was a Baptist for 43 years and converted to Catholic because of the limp wristed Baptist churches singing about love and peace and acceptance nonstop and passing the donation tray around 5 times during service.

[@mak88119]

You can go to Germany and the Catholic church forcefully takes money from your salary. If you say you are a catholic you give them money whether you like it or not. It's literally a tax.

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

@mak88119 dont know about Germany but im in the USA so doesnt happen here

[@mak88119]

@@ordinaryretrogamer6944 Both my military church in Italy and my Church in Prescott Arizona don't behave that way. I have a true story that happened to my parents who are/were Catholic (dead now). When they were on retirement and living on a fixed income the Bishop sent the local priest to their home and asked if they would give $30,000 to the church because they had a project to pay for. This happened to us and yes it is true. I think they gave him $10K because they couldn't afford anymore so YES the Catholic churches do it too.

[@JoeBoone82]

​@@mak88119 all churches seek out donations, he was probably referencing that it typically isn't made to feel mandatory. I've never been asked to tithe or anything like that. I imagine some churches have different expectations than others though.

[@mak88119]

@@JoeBoone82 I have had churches take up a special collection for someone in need, a missionary, or a big expense item that came up. However, it was always for a limited time and they always tell you ahead of time how long the 2nd collection is being made available.

[@gp-tr3cu]

A weak Catholic becomes a Prot and a strong Prot becomes Catholic💯

[@james-yn8gl]

If we view Catholicism in the lens of its pagan roots, shouldn’t we look at the celebration of Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc in the same way?

[@matthewbrown9840]

Absolutely

[@wolfh9831]

The Catholics started all of those holidays.

[@sammygomes7381]

The very reason I don't celebrate any of them.

[@modrell86]

The whole "is this pagan" is used by atheist. It was all fine for around 1,500 years.

[@sammygomes7381]

@@modrell86 The bible mentions a false gospel being taught in the time of the apostles. The Catholic church combined some of God's word with the paganism and came close to prevailing over the Christian church, but as Christ promised, they did not.

[@MarieHen-e5u]

Yep. My moms family is Catholic.. Throughout my life I have always left Catholic services feeling empty and confused. I felt at home in non denomination..but nowadays I know church is within you..Holy Spirit ❣️🙏

[@antdovely]

Same! I’m an ex-Catholic, now nondenominational.

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

No Scripture for the ecclesia _["church"]_ being within the John 3:1-21 qualified believer, rather the Spirit of the true Jesus the Christ of the Scriptures lives in the true John 3:1-21 qualified believer/He lives in their temple. I'm almost have a century old, former ex-Catholic, a not so good one, who became through a seriously tragic and traumatic life changing road to Damascus conversion, true born again /John 3:1-21 qualified believer. In the eyes of the true Scriptural austere God/Jesus, the ecclesia _[roughly called "church" in English]_ are the living truly born again remnant body of the Christ Jesus. In other words, the true ecclesia _["church"]_ of the true Scriptural Jesus are the all the born again/John 3:1-21 qualified believers; *****A Living Stone and a Holy People***** 1Pe 2:1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 1Pe 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1Pe 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1Pe 2:4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 1Pe 2:5 ***Ye **_[true John 3:1-21 qualified one]_** also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus the Christ.*** True John 3:1-21 qualified remnant believers ARE the ecclesia _[the called out ones, aka roughly 'the church']_ not that the 'church' is within us. So sad how many voted up your reply if they were agreeing with the false Scriptural claim that the 'church' is within us.

[@earlybirddan3005]

Amen

[@bcub2390]

Isn't "your mom's family" really " your family"?

[@JoeBoone82]

I saw a clip of a Baptist pastor one time bashing non-denom churches. His point was basically, you (as in the church) have hundreds of years of various denominations and you couldn't find a single one that your views aligned with? He had some interesting points. I think it's more of a marketing ploy... kind of like businesses, where you don't want to connect to any particular concept that could drive anyone away.

[@Coady119]

The wheat and tares exist in all churches… Matthew 13:30 “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”

[@nicholasalfiero1092]

The great High Priest established a Church. It's called the Catholic Church.

[@sammygomes7381]

Christ started His church, not the Catholic church.

[@sammygomes7381]

@@D-n-F-Gaming You are correct, catholic with a small "C" is used as an adjective meaning universal. Catholic with a capital "C" is used as a noun to define the hierarchy of the Catholic church.

[@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123]

@@sammygomes7381 Christ founded the Catholic Church. Just because St. Ignatius invented the name "Catholic Church" doesn't mean he founded the church. He Just named the church the Jesus Christ Founded. Keep your Facts straight. Hence, The One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church.

[@sammygomes7381]

@@Saitamaaaaaaaaa123 Ignatuis did not invent the name 'catholic church". Ignatuis used the term "catholic" as an adjective with a small "c" simply meaning "universal". The Catholic church used as a noun and referring to the hierarchy of the Catholic church used a capital "C" did not come about for hundreds of years later. Christ founded the Christian Church. Reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. We are not saved by sacraments; we are saved by faith. As one can see the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles.

[@sammygomes7381]

Reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. We are not saved by sacraments; we are saved by faith. As one can see the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles.

[@Tony_4_Chiliasm]

Whatever church leads you into relationship with the true Jesus Christ (the one who is the Son within the Triune Godhead, died for your sins, rose bodily on the third day, and is coming again to judge the living and the dead), fosters repentance, teaches that you are saved by grace and there is nothing you can do to earn your salvation, and moves your conscience to live a holy life that is pleasing to God is the correct the church.

[@jameslesway4993]

Wrong!!!!!!!! This guy has no idea! The catholic churches are the true churches, we trace ourselves back to apostles!

[@jrracingteam1732]

A church is a building to go on a sunday. Christianity is a relationship with Jesus not about a building.

[@sammygomes7381]

Impossible. Reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. We are not saved by sacraments; we are saved by faith. As one can see the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles.

[@panda87365]

@@sammygomes7381 The Catholic response to the claim that its doctrines are not found in the New Testament hinges on understanding the development of doctrine and the historical context of the Church. While terms like "papacy" and specific Marian doctrines aren't directly mentioned in the New Testament, Catholics see foundational elements for these teachings in the scriptural texts. For instance, Peter's role as outlined by Jesus in Matthew 16:18-19 lays the groundwork for the papacy, and Mary's special honor is evident from passages like Luke 1:28-30. Similarly, other practices such as apostolic succession, sacraments, and the role of tradition are rooted in biblical passages and were developed over time guided by the Holy Spirit. Catholics hold that Scripture and Tradition together convey God's revelation, with the Church's Magisterium interpreting it faithfully. This includes a belief in the necessity of faith and works for salvation, as reflected in James 2:24, where justification involves more than faith alone. Therefore, while not every Catholic doctrine is explicitly stated in Scripture, they are seen as organically developed from the apostolic teachings maintained and interpreted by the Church through the ages.

[@jaypatrus4077]

…when the enemy comes we don’t have time to argue…we are all in Christ…remember that brothers

[@dustincook2303]

Part of the problem is that we are ALL not in Christ. There are so many Tares and so many sent by Satan to confuse and divide in the churches.

[@michaelarmstrong4923]

Spot on, Mark ! 1CORENTHIANS 3:16

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Not according to Matthew 24:11 and many parallel verses.

[@michaelarmstrong4923]

@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217 That's not a parallel verse ! That vers is speaking to the church of Laodecia! It is where we are now! It will either bring God's people into repentance, or they willclinge to the flesh and move to be reprobate as God allows them to freely do so at their own will! Hosa 4:6

[@e-fenceagainstthedark]

As a former pre-vatican Roman Catholic. I know the Sabbath was made for man, not us for the Sabbath. God doesn’t need worship. We need Him! Christ is Lord! Forever and ever.

[@johnlindsay7273]

I agree take the faith Jesus offered and fit yourself to it. God knows your heart if you show it to him.

[@CoppersmithOD]

I found the truth in God through the Marcionite Christian Church- God Bless you all!

[@n.m4048]

Well said pastor Mark!

[@jonathansmiddy7224]

How many books belong in the Bible and why? Which council determined which books belong in the official canon?

[@stormkrow777]

"We shouldn't be thinking what WE think is right" as he's saying what he thinks is right. The hypocrisy is unmatched and it is alarming.

[@shawnchristian2047]

Amen Mark.

[@mayday24916]

I'm a discerning Catholic who is leaning very heavily towards Orthodoxy. The Roman Catholic Mass leaves me feeling very hollow, even though I do believe in transubstantiation (even Martin Luther believed in it, so I don't understand why many Protestants don't), I was growing more and more dissatisfied with the Roman churches. For example, my church replaced our priest's homily in favor of the theater group putting on ridiculous plays. It felt like self-idolatry, even if their hearts are in the right place. Lately, I've been going to a Byzantine church and have been feeling spiritually fed there. But I also went to a Baptist church with my Protestant friend, and was moved to tears by their worship. So yes, the most important thing is to keep your eyes on God and to know that God is everywhere. I believe he is glad when people genuinely search for him regardless of what church they're affiliated with. So go worship wherever you feel the Holy Spirit.

[@henrylimnyuy3195]

😊To all my protestant brothers. The Holy mass is a weding between Heaven and earth. It is the wedding between Jesus and his church. When you take communion, Jesus the groom gets into you all his bride just as the husband gets into his wife. When you say the Lords prayer and say thy kingdom come, Know that you are asking God for the mass. When you pray and tell God to give you daily bread, You are asking for the mass which is a eucharistic celebration. GO TO THE MASS it is not pagan it is God answering your prayers😊. The mass give you intimacy with Jesus much more that Just listening to an eloquent preacher. You become Jesus by eating him

[@st.friendship]

Protestants be like, "The Holy Spirit is definitely present in your totally pagan church."

[@teichuncensored2967]

"The kingdom of God is within you, it is all around you, it is Not within mansions of timber and stone"

[@KenjiHouston]

The "Spirit" often gets reduced to a warm and fuzzy feeling for Jesus. Does the Spirit harmonize with holy scripture? Didn't know pagan Romans reenacted the Last Supper

[@kd5499]

Jesus at the Last Supper did not offer himself up as a 'non bloody' sacrifice millions of times, he did not call his Spirit down from heaven like the dew fall, in "transfiguration". The apostles did not genuflect in reverence to a box on the altar, after ' cleansing ' by confession...Mass is exactly like the Roman pagans celebrated. Research it all, the info is there like no other time in history.

[@sammygomes7381]

at every mass. Problem is Christ and the apostles never said mass. The bible is pretty clear in all four gospels that it was a Passover meal.

[@JoeBoone82]

Quote that I saw elsewhere: "The Bible fell from the sky in the 1500s, and thankfully one man, Luther, not a council, was able to decide what he alone thought was best."

[@calebevans3690]

People leave evangelicalism for Catholicism and Orthodoxy for the tradition. People leave evangelicalism for historical Protestantism for the theology

[@dariusdina8561]

I’m so glad you responded, I comment any time this dude’s videos pop up!😅

[@annb9029]

Voice of reason is a solid Christian 2 THESSALONIANS 2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

[@jessekane6534]

Amazing take. My Protestant Patristics meme group will be with you shortly.

[@doublem1971]

The Catholic gentleman is not wrong.

[@Tyloron]

Exactly

[@bodhimian]

I agree, although point of clarification, the current mass that most Catholic churches do is inspired and based on the protestant Lutheran mass, which is a modernization of the masses that were being used in the middle ages.

[@henrylimnyuy3195]

Have you heart about st Justin Myter? 😊

[@spbeckman]

To be fair, the video wasn't criticizing protestantism, but "evangelical protestantism." Many traditional, conservative protestants, such as Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc., also find the style of Evangelicalism off putting. It isn't a real criticism, but a style criticism.

[@lizzy9975]

I left the mainstream church years ago. For the most part they are hypocritical. As for today they support this woke diversity inclusion, and refuse to draw a line in the sand. Thankfully there are excellent online resources now, and the only reason for entering a church is when I wish to listen to top notch choral music. So, that only happens when I'm travelling to England and Europe.

[@RestoreTheBody]

I'm with you Edit. Philosophy never saves.

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Colossians 2:8 he is right on but he stated something i know as a long time John 3:1-21 qualified remnant to be pure Matthew 24:11 qualified.

[@henrylimnyuy3195]

😊To all my protestant brothers. The Holy mass is a weding between Heaven and earth. It is the wedding between Jesus and his church. When you take communion, Jesus the groom gets into you all his bride just as the husband gets into his wife. When you say the Lords prayer and say thy kingdom come, Know that you are asking God for the mass. When you pray and tell God to give you daily bread, You are asking for the mass which is a eucharistic celebration. GO TO THE MASS it is not pagan it is God answering your prayers😊. The mass give you intimacy with Jesus much more that Just listening to an eloquent preacher. You become Jesus by eating him

[@YHWHmypastor]

There is only one true pope/father and that is Jesus Christ! Christianity and nothing more! I'll follow Christ and him only!🙌🏻❤️👑✝️

[@K777angel]

Love this.

[@reallemmykoopa2008]

Us Christians should stand united under Christ no matter our denomination, we already have been separated from the woke and secular cultures of this world, we should not divide ourselves

[@frankied.2364]

AMEN To That Brother!!

[@Nerotique]

God is good.

[@jesussotelo4775]

The mass is biblical, have you herd of the last supper?

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

i was raised catholic. my mom is catholic. I'm Christian. love my Jesus

[@lordofthered1257]

Catholics are christian.

[@annb9029]

@annb9029 0 seconds ago If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class yes the Bible was read 4 times at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , I say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved by grace at baptism it’s called baptismal regeneration Lutheran and Anglican an Orthodox all believe in baptismal regeneration and saved by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed like all early Christians did Orthodox Lutheran so on - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

[@yusefnegao]

So your Catholic got it

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

@yusefnegao i follow Christ alone. Filled with the Spirit. Repented and baptized at 38 yrs old. Made new

[@yusefnegao]

@ yeah a Protestant

[@vanessaverner8480]

The reason Christianity is dying is because people like Mark come along and says that only I have a special link to God.

[@rachael8078]

Most people hate or trash on religion and the Bible with absolutely no training or studying. Funny how they can claim it’s false yet never once looking into the details.

[@thomas.bill92]

Mt 16:18-19 🤷

[@jlouis4407]

Crazy that people think that Jesus is a high priest according to the Order of Melchizedek, offering bread and wine, tells his apostles to offer the same and yet they are no priests according to the Order of Melchizedek…

[@CarolineOwens-s1h]

But Christ started one church. Not 40k denominations . The Catholic church is the one true church .

[@havefaith4382]

truth

[@hjustchillin]

Truth

[@Tyloron]

Amen

[@waroftruth4666]

I suggest everyone researching the facts to know the truth and then think and pray on it!

[@unkownuser5809]

Church often gets in the way of Jesus teachings. You have pastor egos, salary's, clicks, etc.

[@reddog9161]

This slightly concerns me…. In what way do you think the spirit of god would ever show up in a Catholic Church? Besides in the form of deliverance?

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

The Spirit of God/Jesus is only in the true John 3:1-21 qualified believers NOT in temples made of hands _[Book of Acts]._

[@Ana-j3i8w]

I have many protestant friends and was protestant once, no hate towards them, only love. However when you dig in deeper you find that Catholicism is very biblical despite what most people say. The mass has roots both in the old testament and the new. Sadly most people born Catholic don't bother to study about their faith. Always search for Jesus above all, follow the truth not your feelings. Don't follow your heart, instead submit your heart to the Law of God.

[@joobebescorner1985]

This right here❤ me to I was born catholic and Christian went pagan ( different story) found God again I'm Christian but I've been really looking into catholic and orthodox and I'm actually liking it more I feel loved

[@annb9029]

Right they leave without understanding their faith or leave for the misinformation about the faith they never research

[@patriciapeterson4915]

FOLLOW JESUS ONLY.

[@annb9029]

That’s false read the catechism or watch Trent horn nothing you said is correct

[@ordinaryretrogamer6944]

@falconlefey this is a ridiculous statement go to any mass and youll feel retarded for even thinking this.

[@JayRedding12_12]

I look forward to Alex's response to this.

[@Trentschmidt16]

Amen Brother!!

[@joobebescorner1985]

His right and you're right

[@bcub2390]

Jesus said he will build his church. So a church by jesus standard is something that can be built. Jesus never said the church is wherever the holy spirit shows up. That would be a man made tradition.

[@sammygomes7381]

Church properly translated is "assembly" the church is the people, not a building, not a name. It is individual born-again believers that follow the teachings of Christ, the word of God. The name on the front door means nothing.

[@bcub2390]

@sammygomes7381 I agree it doesn't need a door. But it is something can be built, like a congregation. I would not say that When we pray before dinner, my family and I are not a church at that moment.

[@sammygomes7381]

@@bcub2390 No, no sir “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20 The people are the church. The Church is the bride of Christ. When Christ returns for His bride, He is speaking of those born-again Christians, not the name of a church or a building, but individual believers. ekklésia: an assembly, a (religious) congregation Original Word: ἐκκλησία, ας, ἡ Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ekklésia Phonetic Spelling: (ek-klay-see'-ah) Definition: an assembly, a (religious) congregation Usage: an assembly, congregation, church; the Church, the whole body of Christian believers. HELPS Word-studies 1577 ekklēsía(from 1537 /ek, "out from and to" and 2564 /kaléō, "to call") - properly, people called out from the world and to God, the outcome being the Church (the mystical body of Christ) - i.e. the universal (total) body of believers whom God calls out from the world and into His eternal kingdom. [The English word "church" comes from the Greek word kyriakos, "belonging to the Lord" (kyrios). 1577 /ekklēsía ("church") is the root of the terms "ecclesiology" and "ecclesiastical."]

[@bucknorris6711]

Dude sounds like he is speaking in slow motion.😂

[@lrajic8281]

The guy in the first part of this video, he doesn’t know what Christianity is. He knows traditions and sacraments are. He is part of the dead system of religion. Churches that are dead inside are declining.😅”

[@annb9029]

You know his heart

[@abrahamlopez57]

So where does the spirit of God show up, Orthodox, Catholic or protestant church? And how do you know he's there?

[@AVoltigeur]

I’m not catholic and never will be. I’m also not Protestant. I’m not protesting anything. I’m just a follower of Jesus with out the Catholic club requirements.

[@sammygomes7381]

I settle for nothing but Christian..

[@mrss4328]

Protestants do not believe in the most profound presence of God -holy communion. Do you won’t talk about John 6 and the body and blood of Jesus. That’s the most important difference between us Catholics and protestants. Neither side seems to be willing to talk about the division started by Henry VIII and the reformation, etc. I think God is willing to forgive and take everyone back into THE CHURCH, but we have to do the soul-searching and repentance to make it happen.

[@ryanstivers8797]

I will say Western/American Christianity can be obnoxious once you step back out of the echo chamber and see it. There’s a lot of good to it but there’s a lot of bad as well. But I definitely agree with what Pastor Mark said.

[@Thelad-sx6kw]

Church tradition gave you the bible that you try to interpret. And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, the same commend to faithful men, who shall be fit to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2

[@timboslice980]

Do a tiny bit of research and you’ll see he’s dead wrong about the paganism. Look into the Syro Malabar rite started by the apostle thomas in the 1st century. They were isolated from the rest of the church for 1400 years but when catholic missionaries from Portugal went there, they were shocked to discover catholics already there! Eucharist, sacraments, veneration, all there without a possibility of independently coming up with all these pagan man made traditions that far apart. Its an incredible story and proves catholic traditions go all the way back to the apostles. Imagine Matthew goes to africa and thomas goes to india…. The churches that trace their roots to these apostles had NO contact with eachother for over 1000 years and yet so many of their traditions were the same.

[@loofisher2124]

Oh my and I thought that God was everywhere and never far from us. I do not fancy that the spirit of God is where people always say it is, it can be as simple as: love God, love your neighbour! Stop chasing the dragon of the New Age!

[@nikolausmariasson4602]

And now I just heard you insult me after the last half. Meet me outside. We can talk theology. Just like St. Nicholas taught Arius.

[@annb9029]

Punch

[@michaelrobinson1059]

I agree, half true. I have been in spirit filled churches O'Fallon denominations.

[@rosemarietolentino3218]

Doctrine Matters!

[@ksquareshow4480]

Honestly, I agree with that guy. You need to debate him. I agree with you on a lot of things but he has given you an invitation to engage with him. You should take it up

[@CheloFN153]

Pls sir tell me who created the religion of catholic

[@Jamesps34]

“…the Church is wherever the spirit of God shows up.”?? Seriously?! What Bible are you reading?

[@user-xr6lt7ed2p]

I don't understand Catholic's obsession with tradition and ceremony. What is the point of teaching the youth how to speak Latin and all the different mediation prayers if they don't know the Bible or how to apply God's word to their daily lives?

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

The tradition and ceremony all has to do with satan who is the father of lies and he is the master of seducing mankind to cherish that which is tradition and ceremony since it satisfies the flesh and is part of counterfeit authentic Jesus discipleship. There's much to it but that's a simple answer.

[@joobebescorner1985]

They do know the Bible that's what the traditions are for so they can keel track

[@bcub2390]

Catholics do know the Bible. The Catholic Church created it Tradition is important because that is what the Catholics had for the first 300yrs before the Bible.

[@annb9029]

@annb9029 0 seconds ago If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class yes the Bible was read 4 times at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , I say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved by grace at baptism it’s called baptismal regeneration Lutheran and Anglican an Orthodox all believe in baptismal regeneration and saved by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed like all early Christians did Orthodox Lutheran so on - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

[@annb9029]

We follow tradition as the Bible says 2 THESSALONIANS 2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

[@user-px6ph5bh7j]

I would also humbly half disagree with the pastor. Wherever 2 or 3 are gathered in My Name, said Jesus. He said also GO, and spread the Good news. We nowadays say COME. We are The Body of Christ, not the place we gather. And yes, Jesus never defined, how we shall spread the Gospel, any method is the right method, but the Principles are till He returns.

[@vinceplanetta8415]

Take heed, then, to have but one Eucharist. For there is one flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one cup to [show forth ] the unity of His blood; one altar; as there is one bishop, along with the presbytery and deacons, my fellow-servants: that so, whatsoever you do, you may do it according to [the will of] God.

[@harold1733]

Basically, Roman Catholicism or the Orthodoxy is the way God wants you to worship Him. Evangelical Protestantism is the way Martin Luther or whoever your pastor is wants you to worship God. The Catholic Church was established around 33 AD by Jesus Christ. Whatever traditions were passed along by the papacy and the church is canon. As a Catholic, I dont venerate the Pope. I have disagreements with the current pope and other popes from time to time because I am not perfect, and neither is the pope or the Catholic Church, since it is comprised of humans. These shallow reasons like claiming paganism is a vain attempt by Satan to break the Church.

[@Thoughtworld1984]

The last supper was the first Mass.

[@GAJ1968]

Stay Away from The Lesbiterian!

[@LootShrimp]

God is righteous.

[@mayermackenzie]

Mark you should do some church history on the mass, instead of saying Protestant distortions

[@ahoj132_at_azet_sk]

That reminded me of the parable of Pharisee and tax collector. Don't fall for this, it's about way more important thing. It's above Protestantism or Catholicism etc. it's about the living God.

[@cassiadocos9719]

Nothing what that man said was right. Calling branches of Christian belief disgusting slams the door on hoards of people. Insulting people and their belief doesn't help a single soul.

[@thad1984]

I'm not really gonna say that I agree with everything that all these different branches of Christianity believe, I do have a tendency to lean towards the Baptist side though. But overall I am just a Christian. I don't think it's a good idea for Christians to start a firefight or keyboard war over if someone is a catholic or an evangelical.

[@dustincook2303]

And only half-true is all wrong. Thanks, Mark!

[@lyndenchristie8427]

You told him Mark 😂

[@JasonGeorgiouGaming]

Our Liturgy is paganism? Ok bro 🤣🤣🤣 So the apostles were pagan

[@luckylucy6532]

Straight up

[@richardace4029]

This reveals the greedy nation of modern Pastors. Funny they deflect by saying Catholics are corrupt yet they are all about money.

[@Champion-jb6uj]

From the guy that has it right, just ask his bank account to

[@edcarson3113]

Pro the testament of Jesus Christ. Protestant. Bible believing.

[@cdamauser1963]

The Mass is revealed in the old testament..all of it.

[@troymillsap4247]

Or a Mormon church. Or the Baptist . Follow Christ with true intent. Follow the scriptures and ask and it will be given to you. God has promised ! And He Delivers

[@SuperAdam249]

Why can’t we major on the majors and minor on the minors. If it’s not key to faith does it matter? No then let the differences be differences and focus on Christ.

[@bb5242]

I really don't think the Pope has any answers.

[@FDroid01]

No, true Christianity is found in the heart -- but the true church is the church of the Ebionites, not the '13th Apostle.'

[@docrofo2573]

Not exactly. I can’t speak fully for the Roman Catholics only because I haven’t attended many of their services, but for me, I was a Baptist. I converted to Russian Orthodox due to the history and line of things. The service is almost completely from the Bible weather it be the chanting or reading of psalms, proverbs, or the reading of the gospels. We trace it back to what the apostles and apostolic father were doing and teaching. The only reason that I didn’t go RC was for the places that I saw them step away from this. Not in all ways did they, but in several pointed places such as the 10 commandments (they’re different than the Jews and all of Christianity. If you claim the 13 thing, you claim Moses was wrong) the pope debate, and the Filioque. Not to mention, Vatican 2. I mean no offense or say this with malice. For me, I just couldn’t go there. I love and respect my Latin brothers and sisters, but I have my disagreements. I love your stuff pastor mark and think that the Holy Spirit can show up and work where he pleases. I do believe though from my readings that we were instructed by Jesus himself, the prophets, the apostles, and on and on that there was a way in which to do this. I find it hard to argue that it was all wrong until Martin Luther, Zwingle, Calvin, etc. I disagree with the way that this guy speaks of it and says it. He is in utter disgust of people that are loving Jesus Christ where they’re at. They don’t know what they don’t know. I would imagine that he is speaking of those that fly around the room on wires and try to do crazy stuff like that, but still. Thank you though pastor. I love you and God be with you. May his peace be present with you. Keep speaking the truth and keep rebuking the demonic.

[@c.leeyoung4678]

Thank you Mark Driscoll for pointing out the paganism in Catholicism

[@michellerenee92580]

blows my mind that people dont know this....

[@JoeBoone82]

I think a service by Luther or Calvin themselves, would more closely resemble Catholicism than anything else. The unlimited number of denominations is not what they intended.

[@kathleengatica123]

I would love to see the proof you have about Catholicism being pagan. If you actually study Christian history you will find out differently. I challenge you to do so. Not to just listen to what some people say, but actual Christian history.

[@michellerenee92580]

google it its common knowledge In reality, the early Church had to merge itself with pagan practices and beliefs in order to blend into Roman society. In the rites and symbols of the Roman Catholic Church, we can find surviving, though rebranded, pre-Christian myths, deities, festivals, and rituals. Here are three Catholic practices that can be traced back to ancient pagan religions and cults. @@kathleengatica123

[@JoeBoone82]

@@kathleengatica123 Most will not, nor have ever done that. They just go by what's been passed down in their families or from their pastors. I'm not sure why Catholicism is even discussed outside of Catholic churches by these people. My parents never once talked bad about Baptists, etc. I have never once heard a priest talk about any other denomination in his homily. I just find it out that so many pastors will hate on the Catholic church, right in the middle of their service. Thousands of videos out there showing that. I learn a lot from civil dialogue with Protestant friends and family. I think we have a lot more in common, than we do differences. I have no issue with people following whichever direction they so choose. As they say about your history point, "to study history is to become Catholic" or "to be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant."

[@MichaelSmith-md1fs]

AMEN 🙏🙏

[@terrysalazarwhite]

Amen!!!!

[@FreedomInJesusChrist222]

I really like your content and you are anointed by the Holy Spirit. I have been following you for a while. But on this one, I would like to do a brotherly correction. I am a Roman Catholic. And even though our Catholic faith is in a lot of struggle right now, the Holy Mass is not based on Roman paganism. The Roman mass is literally written and taken from the book of revelation, word by word. And the Consecration is what Jesus Christ instituted based on the Pass Over and what becomes the Paschal Mystery. When you really understand what happens at Mass you can be amazed by it. it is directly from scripture, not tradition. I would encourage and invite you to learn a little bit more about this beautiful Rite. God bless you and keep the good work coming.!!!

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Sigh... i will repeat what i told another on this page; I used to be Catholic _[i'm Italian first generation in Canada - pushing half a century old trained in Bible Hebrew/Greek and Latin in varying strength after my conversion],_ was one for 30+ years... and through a severe road to Damascus conversion through life changing tragedy and trauma which forced me to truly seek the Scriptures in the proper first century born again Israelite historical comprehension, i became a born again remnant believer years ago/John 3:1-21 qualified like the true austere Scriptural Jesus the Christ commands, and have been a assiduous diligent Bible Textuary since ensuring always to do Acts 17 Berean exegesis according to first century Jesus and Apostle taught way, not modern so corrupted way. If you truly did correct Acts 17 Berean exegesis and parallel laborious, lengthy, deep-digging, competent, critical, careful, consistent, diligent, quality, rigorous an relentless history study _[which i've done or almost twenty years]_ you would see, if you truly have done accurate, correct, ordered, precise, proper, and sound study of first century history up to today for many thousands of hours, that what you claim in your comment about Roman Catholicism _["I’ve delved deep into the beliefs and traditions, I converted about a year ago at 20 years old after being non denominational my whole life, and I found my home in the Catholic Church. Catholicism follows the Bible and what Jesus preached and is heavily centered around having a relationship with him. It’s not pagan, satanic, demonic or whatever else you want to say about it"]_ ....no you have not delved deeply as you claim or convince yourself, sorry, but you have not, i know this for a hard fact because of many lucubrating sleepless nights i've spent comparing first century from the Bible history to post first century Bible history especially from first century to fifth century. You are a cub, 20 years old and you were actually correct to be non-denominational _[1Corinthians1:10-17 and parallel verses according to Acts 17 Berean exegesis]_ and you actually went into great error by being seduced by the father of lies via age his old lies by the Roman harlot mother that supposedly, Catholicism "truly" follows the Scriptures and what the true Jesus preached, and supposedly a relationship with Him _[such a great lie when the Catholicism Catechism teaches a "requiring" of a "priest" to be the go between their supposed true Jesus and the professing believer when Hebrews 9:27 absolutely smashes that doctrine of devils],_ and that supposedly, there is nothing pagan, satanic, demonic about the Roman Catholic 'church' _[i have tons of archived indisputable truthful historical evidence how Catholicism is actually the merging of Roman empire pagan polytheism (Greco, Africano, Germanico etc) with a mainstream abominable corrupted version of what the true Bible Jesus taught]._ I am Italian, one who knows my history better than yourself due to having been raised in a family with hardcore Catholic beliefs and going to "retreats" and conferences and prayer groups regularly and i've studied history for a long time always becoming more accurate in what i know which only really became much more consistent when i became a true redeemed/regenerate adopted John 3:1-21 qualified child of the true austere Scriptural Jesus the Christ _[God]._ I tell you the authentic austere Scriptural Jesus hard truth He commands, you must as HE commands truly obey John 3:1-21 which includes intrinsic verses such as Mark 1:15, Luke 13:1-5, 16:10, 15, 24:47, Acts 2:38, Galatians 1:7-9 and all parallel verses, which when one is truly born again/John 3:1-21 qualified they are non-denominational _[see 1Corinthians1:10-17 and parallel verses]_ and it was Roman Catholicism who apparently invented "denominations" so they could generate much revenue _[like having franchises]_ and to sell even more antichrist anti-Scriptural things like "indulgences" etc. I implore you with utmost gravity and concern for your spirit and soul since tomorrow is not promised, i strongly exhort you to do MUCH more study, ***diligent deep Acts 17 Berean exegetical study, for most do eisegesis who the true Scriptural austere Jesus refers to verses like Matthew 24:11, not exegesis which only a small remnant do every generation for they are John 3:1-21 qualified.

[@polycarp3630]

Catholic and Orthodox liturgy is Old Testament - Jewish roots: incense, showbread, altar, candles, sacrifice, reading of Psalms, even Gregorian chant has Jewish roots - like how Jesus would have sung a hymn. Attend a mass, listening to what is said - nearly all of it is from the New Testament. Actions OT, Communion and language NT. Still waiting for someone to point out what in the mass is pagan. If your church ever discussed an Enneagram in a sermon - don't reply.