how to handle Protestants

My advice on how to handle protestants, when they challenge the Catholic faith.

[@dr.parakletos7765]

I live in France and as an American Protestant, was friends with American Evangelical "Missionaries" who openly and clearly explained to me that their purpose in moving to France was to Christianize the French, because, as they explained, Catholics are not Christians. For two years, we had weekly Bible study in my home, led by these missionary pastors, while those who attended were Catholic friends of mine, because in France, there are very few Protestants. During the second year of these Bible studies, it became painfully evident to me that the unique purpose of our Bible study was to take my faithful, devout, practicing, humble, sincere Catholic friends away from the Catholic Church and into the pastors' Evangelical sect/cult. I felt as if I had betrayed my Catholic friends, and coupled with the Evangelical pastors' very strange interpretations of Scripture, I had to end our Bible study and my relationship with the Evangelical community. I had been seeking Biblical truth, and the experience helped bring me into the Catholic Church.

[@AnonymousIdealist]

God bless Catholic France. France was already a Christianized before Protestantism was even a thing. Catholics are Christian and God bless Catholic France for France is a Catholic nation. ✝️🇻🇦🇫🇷 Protestantism has always been a spiritual poison.

[@vinceschenden7349]

Thx for defending The Church!

[@coil8906]

And all of Heaven rejoiced. A delayed welcome home.

[@corym8358]

Those protestants are right but not in the way they think they are. France like many other nations is fast becoming anti-Christian. France needs revival. CATHOLIC revival.

[@alexchristopher221]

I have a Catholic friend in Nigeria who told me that the Evangelical Protestants there spend much more time trying to convert Catholics than Muslims.

[@Hboogie182]

That's funny because Catholics are already christians. They should be preaching the gospel to non believers, not followers.

[@wesleysimelane3423]

@alexchristpher221 Muslims are on the other side of the fence. They plainly deny Jesus Christ is the savior and Son of God. There is no hope. Catholics on the other hand are deceived. They want to be Christians but traditions and teachings of men are holding them back. There are some catholics who belong to God and have a chance of being saved, that is why in Revelation God says, "COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

[@alapajacob7340]

Very true😂

[@frekigeri4317]

Imagine that, Protestants have never been about converting anyone other than Catholics

[@lucialima5026]

Very true 😅

[@KSTrekker]

I cannot hit the like button enough times on this video. I came out of a Southern Baptist tradition and everything he says is dead on! I’ve been telling my Catholic brothers and sisters, do NOT go chase the ball every time a Protestant throws it. Case in point, “Where is that in the Bible?” Now they’re putting you on Sola Scriptura terms. I prefer to say that for over 1,500 years, all Christians believed it was this way. Numerous councils met and interpreted the scripture. But here you are with your Bible and your belief that you’re being led by the Holy Spirit disputing the one, true, Catholic, and apostolic Church that was commissioned by Christ through St. Peter, and 2,000 years of apostolic tradition. Wow, the audacity! I’ve challenged Protestants on tenants of their faith to go research why their denomination believes that way. The funny thing is when they go all the way back to Calvin, Luther, and Zwingli, they find that they didn’t even believe consistent with their denomination. It’s also helpful to point out Protestant doctrine like the Rapture has only been around less than 200 years and only American evangelicals believe in it. If they’re going to make you go chase the ball, set some ground rules to the debate. My Baptist dad will badger me about famous Catholics that don’t seem to live a very godly life. I’ve asked him, “why would you judge a religion by its worst members, and not the best? Just us by our Saints and not just our sinners.”

[@finallythere100]

Im sending them HIS videos!

[@shang6530]

I know this was over a year ago but that last line was a gem! And indeed, we're usually criticized of our worst members while the best ones are not mentioned at all. God bless, dear neighbor! ❤️‍🔥

[@alessandrom7181]

🙏❤❤

[@raisingheartsforheaven]

I am a convert to Catholicism from the Pentecostal church. Me, my husband and children all converted in March this year. I have lots of videos about it on my channel. I love the Catholic church and have discovered a depth and meaning to my faith like never before. Your channel is awesome. Your videos are so informative and well put together. I hope you keep making many more. I've been devouring them ever since I discovered your channel a couple of days ago.

[@_ready__]

Pentecostal is not too far from the RCC. They think Acts 2:38 is the gospel right! No?

[@MonkeyMind02]

What she said👍

[@wesleysimelane3423]

If you love the catholic church then you do not love the gospel truth. The two don't mix.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

I don't understand how you can convert to the roman Catholic church and accept what is taught as truth unless you have a far less than acceptable belief in God's word the scriptures. Were you born again believers in the Pentecostal church or just going through the motions? If you were born again believers all you are doing is changing the name of a church group. Heb 12:2 tells us among many verses to focus on Christ and the roman Catholic church has an unhealthy relationship with the mother of the one we are to focus on! How do you reconcile your belief in God when you accept what is not found in God's written word the scriptures?

[@medivalpeasant]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 How do you know what is God's written word the scriptures? How, from where , who told you?

[@melindamassey14]

My family tries underhanded ways of sending hate my way because i am now Catholic. And i have a french huguenot in my family tree as well. And i was surrounded by Protestants. Im so thankful God led me to the Catholic faith!

[@Nick-wn1xw]

That was very helpful especially after having come out of a 2 year mistake of leaving Catholicism for protestentism. Tuesday will be the sacrament of Reconciluation and the return to the truth Church--much humbled.

[@thekingslady1]

Thanks so much for these pointers. When I moved to the U.S almost twenty years ago it didn't take me too long to realize how severely and borderline rabidly anti-Catholic it is as a nation. As I looked into Evangelical Christianity, over time it struck me that if somehow a law was enacted that would allow - for 24hours only - the citizens of the U.S to burn down Catholic churches, that yes, within 24 hours, every Catholic Church would go down. And it wouldn't be satanists and devil-worshippers responsible for it. As a matter of fact, those groups would sit back and gleefully let certain Evangelical Christian sects do all the dirty work for them! I truly and honestly had this notion. When I reverted almost two years ago, for a few months, I wondered for my safety😂 (it was more of a mental/emotional thing though). One of my major rebuttals for "look at the history of The Church and all the _bad bad bad_ , hence there is no way this is the Church Christ founded" is:- look at the Nation of Israel over is it two millennia...?? Or almost two millennia...?? Every generation or two they would turn to actual devil worship. The entire nation! Except for a select view. Yet nobody within Christiandom bats an eyelid as to the fact that the Messiah came through them, only because it is after the fact. God is simply looking for a conduit to work through. Period. A conduit He founded, just like "the nation of Israel". And in the Church Age it is The Catholic Church! He is not looking for perfection....or utopia. Another thing. I have heard that it is Mother Angelica (could be someone else) who used the same logic of reciprocity when it comes to praying with Protestants. Something to the effect of:- "If I can't say 'Amen' to your prayer and you can't say 'Amen' to my prayer, then we can't pray together". Makes sense to me. If they refuse to pray Catholic prayers with you, then don't pray with them either. You see that logic of that pastor in your last story?? Quoting the "divisions and factions" portion of Scripture?? This is why I. COULDN'T with Evangelical leaders.... that's ridiculous!! Christianity seems to be like a game to Evangelicals....that was my conclusion. Like there was something they were trying to "win". It seemed to be about winning an argument as opposed to just wanting the purity of Truth. Anything....any loophole to not face The Truth. Very contradictory, dissonant, inconsistent way of thinking....Evangelical Christianity!!🤦

[@rickfilmmaker3934]

Terrific Video! You have my sympathies being down there in Missouri. This is a really relatable topic and you were human and clear. I graduated from a Jesuit University, had a conservative Catholic Priest mentor. I get attacked by fundamentalists all the time. Not liberal nor am I anti-pope. Francis has been doing a good job, could be communicate better, sure could. Thank you! God Bless You.

[@JeOrtiz1]

Oh yeah I've been told many times what we believe. I was told that Catholics worship the Virgin Mary. So I asked him if he had ever been to a Catholic church before. He said ofcourse! So then I asked him "Okay then did you see a Christ on the Crucifix or a Virgin Mary on the Crucifix?". He was so dumbfounded and admitted that he didn't know what he was talking about. Also he didn't know what to say when I said the Catholic Church wrote the Bible and why would the Catholic Church write a Bible that is against itself. Also they also claim to "Christianize" people who are already Christian Catholic. I pointed out that you are only protestantizing people. I told him if he wanted to Christianize try going to Arabia or India or such. Ofcourse he oh never, it's to dangerous.

[@imisschristendom5293]

Yes, Protestants prostilatize other christians, especially catholics. What Countrys do they go to? South American Countries, Poland, the Philippines. All Catholic countries.

[@_ready__]

What’s the gospel?

[@alexchristopher221]

@@imisschristendom5293 I know a South Korean Evangelical missionary who was arrested and deported from China. Only the mainstream Protestant churches (i.e., Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist) are permitted to function under government controlled regulations.

[@roberteaston6413]

@@imisschristendom5293 Since the 1960's people in Quebec have left the Catholic church. With a few exceptions they have not turned Protestants. They have become secular humanists. I am not a Catholic but I have to say that the suicide rate in Quebec today is four times what it was in the 1950's.

[@juanisaac5172]

Denis Praeger, a Jewish radio host where I live, was told by the protestants that we worship Mary. He went to Mass. Heard Jesus many times and Mary not once. I heard the story on his show many years ago.

[@JC-hm7he]

Sir, I can’t tell you what a treasure chest your channel is. Please continue the videos. I’m a Catholic in the south and it is a challenge to say the least.

[@gymemes8498]

This video was very helpful to me as a Catholic inside Transylvania where a lot of denominations live together. One of my friends is a protestant who got in these stuff not so long ago just as me, and he did tell stuff that I didn't quite know the answer to, but I was also sure that the Catholic church can't just be wrong on everything, so it did help me a lot that you mentioned Catholic Answers in the video and even I understood stuff that I didn't know before from the site after looking it up. I'll work on my knowledge to defend my faith more easily and I hope that this chanel can help me on my journey!

[@Electric_]

Great video - I too am married to a Protestant and have so many similar experiences to yours and I agree with your takes here entirely. One key I have found when it comes to dealing with Protestants is to focus on the Eucharist. That’s their weak point. Make them yearn to see and touch Christ physically as we get to every week, and every Mass. And just remember, almost no one converts from one argument. It’s typically many data points over many years that brings it altogether for them. So when you are debating Protestants you are planting seeds for the future, so be satisfied to plant those seeds.

[@RitaGatton]

I watch videos of "The Chosen" on KZbin. I have been struck by how frequently someone in the comments writes in, "I wish that I could have a hug from Jesus". It appears all of the time. I feel like saying that, if you were Catholic, you could receive Him in the Holy Eucharist as often as every day if you wanted to.

[@Electric_]

@@RitaGatton it’s interesting you say that, as I have been using The Chosen to lead Protestants to Catholicism. Imagine if you could talk to Phillip or Mary Magdalene, or any other character you really like on the show? Catholics can. The Chosen really opens up Protestants to the Communion of Saints too.

[@matthewmcgowan6580]

Keep professing the truth of Catholicism. Thank you for your work.

[@randycarson9812]

I've been doing Catholic Apologetics online for nearly 20 years beginning at the Catholic Answers forum (RIP). This is all true and good advice. I was smiling and saying, "Yep, yep, yep" from start to finish. Well done, sir.

[@dartheli7400]

Cool. Maybe you can provide a citation that supports the following claim made: „Protestants have the weird belief that more rewards in heaven are given by the amount of people you bring to your church.“

[@randycarson9812]

@@dartheli7400 Citation? No. But I think that pattern of thinking is part of what I call "the Protestant treadmill."

[@dartheli7400]

@@randycarson9812 Interesting. What do you base your assumption on, then? And what exactly is „the Protestant treadmill“?

[@dartheli7400]

@@randycarson9812 No answer? I really thought you could help me out here.

[@randycarson9812]

​@@dartheli7400 Happy to help. I just got the notification of your response this morning. KZbin is quirky. Hera are my thoughts (as a former Protestant, btw): While one group of Protestants is touting "once saved always saved" theology, another group is stating that you can never really be sure who has REAL faith until the end because it might turn out that one is "overcome" by the world at the last minute. I'm just curious, which of these groups is "rightly dividing the word of God" and which is wrongly dividing it? They can't both be right-yet both claim scripture as their sole rule of faith. So much for the doctrine of _sola scriptura._ But I digress. When Catholics speak of mortal sin, Protestants will raise objections about how wrong Catholics are to hold that someone could live a good life according to the Word of God and still lose out on salvation because they are not in a state of grace due to mortal sin at the time of their death. Yet, Reformed Protestants will declare that if one is "overcome" by the world and does not persevere (in what? good works?) to the end, that is evidence that one does not have saving faith to being with! Our Calvinist friends are in a difficult situation for they cannot know for sure _right now_ if they REALLY have that saving faith or not, and they won't know this side of heaven. They realize (or should, if they are honest) that they could be overcome at some point _in the future_ because their time of testing has not yet come. It is my contention that this uncertainty is what drives much of the "good works" of Protestantism-the evangelizing, the tithing, the missionary work, etc. And while I do not believe that there is not genuine good intent at the root of these efforts in general, I also think that Protestants do these things, in part, to give evidence - to themselves and to other members of their faith community - that they have saving faith that perseveres to the end. "Keeping up with the Joneses" is an issue in the spiritual life as well as the material life. This is the treadmill they are on-and then they condemn Catholics because they mistakenly believe Catholics think they can earn their way into heaven! They attribute this false idea to Catholics because many of them are actually attempting to do that very thing - or something very similar - themselves!

[@sarahbrown2789]

Usually what I say is, "You seem angry/confused/etc. When I'm saying my rosary tonight, I'll make sure to add you to my prayers." That usually makes them go away. :)

[@christopherfleming7505]

Just subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy listening to you, even if I know most of the stuff you talk about. It's therapeutic to hear someone else who believes what you believe. Sometimes I feel like I'm going mad, that I'm the only person on Earth who still clings to the faith of the ages. Here in Spain, thanks to the great work of the Holy Inquisition, we have virtually no protestants, so that doesn't really affect me like it used to when I lived in England. However, I say I feel lonely in my faith because here people are very modernist. The liberal, democratic, watered-down version of catholicism is the norm amongst those who profess belief in God. And the percentage of Spaniards who call themselves christians is dwindling fast. Here catholics don't normally leave the Church to join a sect; they leave to become atheists. I feel for you when you speak about your wife being a protestant. Although my wife is officially a catholic, she is not traditional. She is partially infected with feminism, liberalism and modernism. She thinks I'm too "radical", and in the past we had a lot of arguments regarding the faith. Now I try to avoid that, and instead pray for her conversion to the truth. We have an agreement by which I go to the Novus Ordo Mass with her one Sunday, and the next she comes with me to the traditional Mass. This is a hard thing to do, because it feels schizophrenic. When I'm in the new Mass, I switch off and just quietly pray the Rosary. If I pay attention to what's happening I just get angry. Now my challenge is to make sure our three children become traditional. It's difficult, because the new religion (I consider them to be different religions) is much less demanding. The fasts have almost all disappeared, the Mass lasts half the time, there is less insistence on penance, almost nothing is a sin anymore, and according to the modernist priests, everyone is doing just fine and is guaranteed a place in Heaven, unless of course you don't recycle or you don't love millions of migrants invading the country. Thanks again for your work, it's inspiring. God bless you and your family.

[@christelrascon6492]

What a beautiful response ~ thank you ~ ❤️🙏🏻🌹

[@PatrickSteil]

Hello just for anyone reading this. My priest told me it is not allowed to pray the Rosary during Mass as all worship during Mass is to be dedicated to Jesus.

[@richardstanleymaness5768]

I'll be 71 in a few weeks and I first want to thank you for your story and offer what I have learned in this area almost completely duplicates yours. GOD BLESS SERVIMUS NON REGIS SED IESUS CRISTUS

[@Gio-ce8ob]

Love your channel ILoveChristendom! It is one of the best channels I’ve seen. Thank you for the content

[@scottschultz2669]

Hi, I am like you a Presbyterian but not uneasy and way PCA is dealing with social justice heresy as well for whole Protestant church. I am reading church history Catholic view, Church Fathers, Catholic Bible and Catholic Catechism. I am planning to attend Mass near my home on my own on Christmas Day. My best friend is very Calvinist and he claimed that Catholic Church had female pope and full of heresy. I used my history background to refute the woman pope as a false narrative. I yet to deal with full heresy accusation yet. Thank you for your videos.

[@scottschultz2669]

I meant to type uneasy. Ignore not

[@imisschristendom5293]

Thank you very much glad I can help

[@hannahmaningo8884]

Yes, ad it is not even recognized in the Catholic church. Some one copy it and build their own church. May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you always. Shalom 🕊🙏

[@frisco61]

Wow I haven’t heard the “Pope Joan” theory in about 30 years. Can’t believe it’s still around.

[@williamgibson2760]

What a good set of lessons! I've been Catholic since 1993 and taken being a Catholic very seriously so I appreciate your intentionally studious layman's perspective and knowledge - and faith. I have not been disciplined in my studies, and I need to do so. I owe it to Our Lord. Thank you for setting a great example and for the effort it takes to put these videos and lessons together for many to hear. God Bless you, my Brother in Christ Jesus.

[@imisschristendom5293]

Thank you, God bless you as well

[@Publius-24]

Jesus, Mary & Joseph, I love you. Save souls.

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@hannahmaningo8884]

When my faith was challenged, that's when I started digging deeper into our catholic faith. Even though I believed all proof said to me but the thing that gets me stuck is "where is that in the Bible?". Growing up I always believed what has been said that Catholicism is biblical but I never knew which verses gives me proof. One thing I learned from them is "To see is to believe". When you go to war you gotta have the right armors. I'm thankful for my research teachers, I'll never forget what they always say ""in researching, always go to the primary source". Much love for my protestant brothers and sisters, some of them are just like the others who are as innocent as they are, and just like children who believe what has been said to them by their parents. Shalom 🕊🙏

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Sounds like my story, dig deep and fall in live with the Catholic faith.

[@yeshua1st]

God bless you and Our Lady keep you. 🙏🏾✝️

[@carolyncouch4094]

I learned my faith so I could always provide an answer for them. They don’t know what to make of it sometimes.

[@michaelblair5566]

I was a Protestant from 1982 to 1987. I was Baptized Protestant. I was confirmed Catholic in 1988.

[@anng.4542]

Great channel, excellent instruction! Viewers, we need to spread the word about this channel to others.

[@imisschristendom5293]

Thank you. That would be much appreciated

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

@@imisschristendom5293 Dear owner of this channel..., I am a Roman-Catholic from the Netherlands who is very impressed by your channel, especially your knowledge of the seers from the "old times", the lovingly made and commented videos and your sincerity (no commerce, buy-my-books or please-donate, etc.). Is it possible to get in touch with you to exchange knowledge, information or ideas for future presentations? You won't regret it. Kind regards, Arno.

[@lucialima5026]

Thank you very much good tools and helpful

[@southpawhammer8644]

My wife is also protestant, my prayers are with you brother. LoL

[@johnyang1420]

Thats tough! My ex wife was Protestant and it didnt work out! Stay strong!

[@joelwren5718]

Since you live in Springfield, you’ve probably attended the SSPX chapel Queen of All Saints. I live about 30 miles west of there.

[@kerrykoehler2601]

Randy Carson, I have no questions about Catholicism, thank you. I’m fine being Protestant. God bless

[@LauraBeeDannon]

You should always ask questions.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

You should never stop asking questions.

[@galaxxy09]

Regarding of what you spoke about at 5:40 ("higher place in Heaven by how many you bring over") this understanding from Prots may be from James 5:19-20. "19 My brethren, if any one among you wanders from the truth and some one brings him back, 20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." Excellent vid, thank you and God bless 🙏

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

Brilliant! Thanks for this clear, focused and very helpful primary on dealing with Protestant evangelizing!

[@matthewbell2032]

This is a brilliant video. Thank you so much. I love your channel. Im ex Protestant and I’m astonished at how logical Catholicism is. If you believe in Christ and you follow the rabbit down the hole to the end, you can’t help but end up at the real presence, baptismal regeneration and the sacraments

[@Murph_gaming]

I would put myself in the 2nd camp of Protestant Christians, genuinely curious about what Catholics believe to get a better understanding. I dated a Catholic woman for a bit a few years ago and I was just genuinely interested in learning about her faith and had even expressed interest in going to Church with her(I also invited her to come to Church with me).

[@geoffjs]

Thanks fot your sincere comments, I wish that some Protestants, who are hateful of Catholicism would learn from you. I’m curious to know why some Protestants are instinctively resentful & show hatred of Catholicism, yet are generally misinformed. Do they feel threatened, inferior or insecure?

[@PatrickSteil]

I am RCIA teacher. If I can help in any way let me know. :)

[@grandeurglory7777]

​@@PatrickSteilhi, i wonder are RCIA teachers volunteering ministry parishioners without studied theology?

[@PatrickSteil]

@@grandeurglory7777 Hello, thanks for the question, but unfortunately I don't understand what you are asking, can you try again? thanks...

[@grandeurglory7777]

@@PatrickSteil sorry for errors. edited.

[@frekigeri4317]

Hello from a ex antiCatholic that was made Catholic in Springfield MO

[@johnyang1420]

Welcome home!!!!

[@stevenkent1979]

Former Protestant myself. Catholics in general are dangerously inept at defending the faith. I think the church should offer apologetics classes for real. Protestants use the straw man tactic constantly when going after Catholics. They pick the lowest hanging fruit to attack. Like, why do you worship Mary? Why do you practice idolatry? Where does the Bible say to pray to saints? These arguments are all easily debunked. I’m glad you made this channel. Good video.

[@geoffjs]

Tks for your comments. Could you explain why Protestants seem to instinctively attack Catholics for their beliefs, which rarely do they know how to defend. Are Catholics too tolerant of error & do Protestants feel inferior or insecure? Help, I don’t understand their intense hatred!

[@LauraBeeDannon]

I agree. We need more catechists. Start young so they know how to be confident and defend their faith as adults.

[@brandonedwards1181]

Well the man made Protestant religion is built on rebellion and attacking the church whereas the Catholic faith was built very differently lmao

[@sweetsilage]

Thank you very much this will help me a bunch - God be with you my brother

[@nikopawlowic6557]

While I outright refuse protestantism, I find that we Catholics and Orthodox Christians have a lot more in common than what people think, sure we have our differences, but I have yet to meet an Orthodox Christian that treats a Catholic with anything but respect, with some instances mostly in eastern europe.

[@ericostmann684]

I love it when a Protestant tries to tell us what the Bible really means when it was Catholics that wrote the Bible. So sad

[@alexchristopher221]

Yes. It's like a Catholic trying to tell a Muslim what the Quran says or means.

[@RahasiaAjaranKultus]

Catholic wrote the Bible? I thought the Apostles!

[@ericostmann684]

@@RahasiaAjaranKultus The apostles were Catholic

[@RahasiaAjaranKultus]

@@ericostmann684 Ha…ha…ha I’am very sorry to hear that. Sorry, You’ve have learned a lot more about history. The Roman Catholic did not exist back then. Otherwise, the Bible will mention about “Pope” You should check Fred Tarsitano (ex-Catholic) channel to get a balance view of Christianty

[@johnyang1420]

@@RahasiaAjaranKultusCatholic church copied and preserved the bible plus they canonized the bible in 4th century.

[@equalizertime188]

I REALLY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THEY ARE SO HELPFUL AND THOROUGH

[@FranzBazar]

So good, thank you!! I needed these tools

[@JacksonPinckney]

Great video and thank you for sharing! My wife is protestant, Methodist. When I converted to the Catholic Church from Southern Baptist, my wife didn't come with me, but she did sign our two sons up for Catholic Faith formation and has been attending mass with us for the pass 10+ years, but just recently she has decided to stop going with us because she says it's just not her. She feels like she had to protect her faith now. How do I proceed here?

[@shang6530]

I'd say pray for her. Most protestants that become Catholic are usually because they study about the faith. Although most would initially study it just to refute Catholicism or are in denial but at the end of it, most of them do become Catholics. Oh, and continuous engagements with Catholicism, I'd say. May be ask her what it is that makes her feel that way. Getting to the bottom of things is better but with gentleness and patience. God bless, dear neighbor! ❤️‍🔥

[@odessaxmusicclips6028]

Excellent video. Great information.

[@anng.4542]

💯!

[@billyjackson2605]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@richardcastro1276]

Wow good amount of wisdom and good solid advice on pointers how to handle these Christian brothers of ours. Because Protestants are relentless. Catholics don't go after then like how you say putting them on trial.

[@dartheli7400]

„Protestants have this weird idea that you get more rewards in heaven by how many people you bring over to your church.“ Citation needed.

[@grandeurglory7777]

Yes. They do. They feel like they have saved a soul. So they rob

[@dartheli7400]

@@grandeurglory7777 In case you missed it: Citation needed.

[@cantrait7311]

Another great video Love the way you put the Protestant pastor in his place . No wonder he never got back to you. He was thoroughly defeated by truth . Im surprised he doesn’t try to ignore you when and if he sees you Quick question : where can I get quotes from the early church like you had when the pastor said the Pope did not have the authority after Constantine Thanks in advance for your answer Subscriber in Canada 🇨🇦

[@imisschristendom5293]

There are several sources .. I usually just type in " early church fathers on......" Catholic answers is good. If you want a scholarly website Www.earlychristianwritings.com

[@cantrait7311]

@@imisschristendom5293 Thank you

[@reverendjusticelevens9003]

Dude! this was SO helpful!

[@arlindodossantos2305]

What about the 4th group, as a Portuguese catholic for almost 30 years and have understood what I was taught and the CCC as 2 different things? Even seeing divisions in what Catholics " believe" should actually get the being declared Anathema?

[@franciscoa7965]

I have a boss who is a christian who has a group chat shares gospel etc, one day i shared a topic on the eucharist and oh boy that absolutely triggered her, accusing us of cannibalism and masochism. I tried to talk to her but found out being a fundamentalist Christian they don’t want to listen to anyone, they close doors completely and if you don’t share their beliefs they get triggered.

[@randycarson9812]

*RULES FOR HANDLING PROTESTANTS* Rule#1: No drive-by shotgun blasts. Deal with questions/objections one at a time. Rule #2: Only the Catholic Church gets to decide what Catholics believe. Rule #3: You have the right to look something up and get back in touch. Rule #4: Level Playing Field. They ask you a question, then you get to ask them a question. (Where does the Bible teach sola scriptura?) Rule #5: We do not agree to go by the Bible alone. We have the Bible and the Early Church Fathers who taught Catholic doctrine. Rule #5a: Always use Catholic translations because Protestant translations have changed some words to support Protestant doctrines Rule #6: The person who makes the positive statement has the burden of proof. Ex. Catholics worship Mary. Okay, Protestant, prove it. Rule #6a: Only accept official Catholic Church documents when discussing Catholic doctrine. Books by ex-Catholics are irrelevant. Rule #7: Own the bad stuff that has occurred over the past 2,000. We've had bad popes, etc. Own it. Rule #8: Don't go to Protestant services or activities. If invited, they have to come to mass first. Rule #9: Don't give money to Protestants. Their missionaries are going to Catholic countries to convert Catholics, not to dig wells or build schools.

[@JohnGalt99999]

This is a GREAT resource. I am not certain I agree with you on a monarchy however, your argument is compelling enough to give sober and serious consideration. Thank you for this great resource.

[@butterflybeatles]

What is better than Monarchy?

[@JohnGalt99999]

@@butterflybeatles what is better than putting someone in a leadership position due to something as arbitrary as birth? With zero attention to accountability, performance or abilities? What could go wrong? A constitutional republic I would argue is better. The adjustment I would like to see is strict constitutional controls on spending and size of gov.

[@nics4967]

​@@JohnGalt99999voting in a constitutional republic got Biden, and they say he can't even stand trial.

[@evangelion1962]

​@@JohnGalt99999the death of monarchy resulted in french reign of terror, civil war, WWI WWII and countless modern slaughter the likes of which the world had never seen.

[@jmj5388]

It must be tough to live in NoCatholicland; I truly salute those who daily come up against the rabid anti-Catholic sentiment that pervades so much of the U.S.. I’m fortunate to live in the suburbs of an East Coast Mid-Atlantic city, where the anti-Catholicism that was rampant as recently as the 1800’s was overcome by massive immigration from Catholic countries.

[@melindamassey14]

And if they say you call no one Father, then tell them to stop calling the men who wrote the Constitution, fathers.

[@filiusvivam4315]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@dirtysink373]

The moment I lefr protestantism and joined the catholic church a week ago, some of my friends have been mocking me 😂

[@AJ_Jingco]

It is because of the Divine Mercy of God that there is Purgatory.

[@ReachOutMinistries]

Eastern Orthadox Christian here. Some good points made here though I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the Orthadox perspective on the Papacy...

[@johnyang1420]

Ortho doesnt recognize papacy

[@nics4967]

​@@johnyang1420 1st among equals.

[@svenerikjohansson8130]

But there is also another possible protestant position in relation to catholics. For my part I`m a protestant, but I am a "catholic-friendly protestant"., I sometimes visit the catholic church in my home town and I think the vicar there actally preaches more Lutheran than some priests in my own formally Lutheran church. The large differences today are often not between denominations, but straight through them. When I go to church I choose very carefully the individual preacher. I choose theologically conservative priest or pastors, no matter the denomination, that preach the classic christian message, preachers I believe have the Holy Spirit. And I Believe the catholic vicar in our town is such a man- a very powerful man of God, a very powerful servant of Lord Christ, that I want to hear preach. I wouldn´t be too surpriced to see miracles in his congregation, becauseI think he has God with him. But I still think I will remain protestant, for example because there are a number of catholic teachings that I simply do not share an honest belief in, for example transsubstantiation, the role of the pope as "stand in" for Christ in this world, popes infallibility,, some of the catholic theology concerning saints and other things. Also I believe there are many formal/ nominal members both in my own church (Church of Sweden) and the Catolic church who are not real christians, who are not blievers and not saved, and who do not attend church on a regular basis. In my country many are nominal christians, but only christians by the name-not true disciples of Jesus. I see believing catholivs as my sisters and brothers and I wish you Gods blessing, even if, as I mentioned, I will not mysef become catholic.

[@frisco61]

On transubstantiation all you have to do is ask yourself, what does the Bible say? On the pope being “infallible” all you have to do is pick up the Catechism to learn what Catholics mean by that statement. You have made yourself your own little pope of what is true or not, and what you think is the truth. You better be r e a l l y sure that you’re infallible yourself because everything hinges on that one thing.

[@svenerikjohansson8130]

@@frisco61I am not my own pope just because I honestly do not believe in all catholic teachings. And I think I am a lot more catholic-friendly than you are protestant-friendly. I think I have more respect for catholics than you for protestants. I reach out my hand for ecumenism, but you seem to reject it.

[@danschwartz1950]

Good points, I would just retitle “How to respond to Protestants”. Sounds like splitting hairs, but when I forward I will replace “handle” with “respond”Otherwise, kudos, very good information.

[@dajanicki]

Protestants love God, but don’t fear God.

[@jamesh7554]

In my observations, Catholics, Lutherans, Orthodox, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Mormons, Anglicans, Evangelicals, etc. are ALL Protestants. They are all protestants in different ways, but protestants none the less. They protest against the commandments of God and uphold the traditions of men.

[@jamesh7554]

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Mark 7:7-8

[@jenniferraymond9766]

Too many of them don't even love God, but love money more.

[@jamesh7554]

@@jenniferraymond9766 yup, Protestants and Catholics both.

[@catsoffirstave1091]

Wonder would you do one on the Hugeunauts? The French exodus of protestants.

[@Nolongeraslave]

This is what happens when people don't know why they are Protestants in the first place. I know why I am a Protestant (a name I don't like). Indeed the Catholics Church should decide what they believe and because of what they believe, I am happy to stay a born again Protestant!

[@lucialima5026]

Thank you 😊

[@johnyang1420]

5:56…..”multi level marketing” lol!!!!

[@ginomaietta2702]

Very good, dude!

[@wehavetherecipes]

I tried to be friends with them, but it's not working out

[@grandeurglory7777]

Yes. They are Protestants. They oppose, protest. They see anti catholic as spiritual warfare

[@carolyncouch4094]

Also 2 Tim 3:16 It says the word of God is useful. Therefore you say yes it says USEFUl and it doesn’t say SUFFICIENT, because the Bible is not sufficient. You need tradition.

[@jamesh7554]

Mrk 7:7 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ Mrk 7:8 You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.”

[@carolyncouch4094]

@@jamesh7554 Mark 7:8 refers to the traditions the Jews kept which Christians do not anymore because we have a new covenant and Jesus died for us. Read the following three verses which you will never hear in the Protestant congregations: 1 Cor 11:2, 3 Thes 3:6 and 2 Thes 2:15. We are to hold fast to the traditions of our fathers-the apostles. We have a 2,000 year succession of popes with Peter being our 1st pope.

[@carolyncouch4094]

Mark 7:8 is a continuation of 7:7. All the same thought. -refers to the Jewish feasts and laws and rules, all 600 of them.

[@jamesh7554]

@carolyncouch4094 Jesus was teaching a principle which stands true today. At the time given, it was, as you said, in reference to Jewish oral tradition. Today, it can be applied to any tradition of man that is contrary to God's instructions(Torah). God does not change, and His instructions do not change. Any individual or institution claiming to have authority from God, cannot teach anything contrary to God's law. If they do teach contrary to God's law(i.e. add/take away from it, change appointed times, nullify commandments, etc.) they are according to scripture a false teacher. Deuteronomy 13 and 18 instuct us how to identify which authorities are from God and which ones are false. Ecc 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

[@jamesh7554]

@carolyncouch4094 Mark 7:7-8 are in reference to 2 different sets of laws/traditions/rules. One set is the rabbinical oral law/tradition(this is what the Talmud and other Rabbinical writings are about). The other law referenced is the commandments of God(the Torah/instructions found in Genesis-Deuteronomy). Jesus rebuked them for holding the rabbinical traditions above the Torah in Mark 7.

[@RedWolf5]

“Protestants love potluck” LOL

[@PokerMonkey]

Jesus created One Church, Matt 16:18. The pillar and foundation of Truth, 1 Tim 3:15, and the Final Authority, Matt 18:15-17. Around 107AD, St Ignatius of Antioch, a Bishop in Jesus's Church, wrote a letter calling the Church "Catholic", or Universal. The Church was united in its teachings for 1500 years. All Protestant churches are Man Made, and no more than 500 years old. or 400, 300, 200, 100, or 10, or last week. The first thing you do is reject the "Where is that in the Bible" argument. I ask Protestants where it says in the Bible that for something to be true, it must be written in the Bible? Then I use the Bible on them with things like 2 Thess 2:15 and 1 Thess 2:13. As for "Faith Alone" , I ask them to give me just one, single verse that says you are saved by Faith Alone. I tell them if they can, I will quit the Catholic Church and join theirs. Then they supply lots of verses saying "Faith".....then I tell them, oh yeah, I forgot about the other part of the deal. If I can show one verse proving them wrong, they must become Catholic. James 2:24.

[@johnyang1420]

Amen

[@robinkalikotey578]

Good one

[@beatlecristian]

At 4:17 is what Trent Horn referred to as gish galloping, of course he didn’t coin the term but it still stands, it is extremely intellectually dishonest.

[@adamgorski51]

Even if the Coptic church is the true church the Catholic Church is way more similar

[@justthink8952]

Sola Scripture is not scriptural. There are no Biblical verses that support establishment of Protestant churches. Hence, all Protestant churches are invalid churches.

[@neilmccall5311]

Nonsense. If you don't want to be led by a supposedly infallible Pope and embrace transubstantiation and the like you are perfectly free to form a local church of believers on a "sola scriptura" basis. You read the account of New Testament churches and they are far more like local charismatic home groups than these huge monolithical structures like the Catholic church. Not that I don't think there are true Roman Catholic believers but that's in spite of the cultish authoritarianism - though actually I think the current Pope seems to be a far better and gracious believer than most Catholic proponents.

[@justthink8952]

@@neilmccall5311 Friend , your justification for establishment of Protestant churches goes like this. 1. The pope is not infallible 2. Transubstantiation is false 3. New testament churches are like local charismatic churches 4. There are no true Roman Catholic believers And therefore, it is justified to form a local church of believers based on Sola scripture. But you didn't prove scriptural support for the establishment of Protestant churches. I assume you knew what the Catholic Church teaches on the infallibility Doctrine, transubstantiation. Exercising the infallibility Doctrine, the pope declared the 27 books of the NT as scripture. Since you reject it, you cannot use these NT books as Scripture unless you are able to prove with hard evidence that these books claim themselves to be scripture. For example, did Paul claim his letters are scripture? Did the gospel writers claim their books are scripture,? Where is it written? If you can't prove it, then they can't use them as scripture. As for transubstantiation, this word is not there in the Bible. This word was coined to defined the concept already in existence in the Bible. On the last supper, Jesus gave the bread as his body and wine as his blood to his Apostles. Catholics believed the Apostles ate Jesus' body and Jesus' blood. The word Transubstantiation was coined to make this concept clear. The new testament churches were overseen by the Apostles and the Bishops. The structure of the Catholic Church governance was started by them which has been developed to the structure of the Church in today's Roman Catholic Church. Actually, if you reject Roman Catholic Church, you should be embracing Orthodox Church or Oriental Churches, Coptic Church.... Protestantism is not biblical. Your reasoning that the New Testament churches are local in nature since they did not gather in big buildings like the Roman Catholic Church is silly. You knew the New Testament Church was under persecution. They were started by poor fishermen and the like. Surely you won't expect them to build big buildings for gathering. Also Sola scripture is not taught anywhere in the scripture. The fact that you know the writings of the Bible is true comes from believing in the tradition of men. Men attested that the fact that Jesus was truly born of virgin Mary. He lived, died and resurrected on the third day. Without the oral transmision of this fact, no normal being will believe a man could be born from a virgin woman. No one will believe he can come out from a sealed tomb on the third day. So, you see, your faith has all alone been based on human tradition while you were still preaching Sola scripture (which is not found in scripture).

[@neilmccall5311]

@@justthink8952 Basically I believe the Bible model is that a group of people (probably through an evangelistic visit) come to faith in Christ and they are the church in that location. They are not accountable to some prelate in Rome or Jerusalem (and you would be hard presses to find in Acts or Paul's letters that Peter somehow had the pre-eminence at this time) however they appointed elders (not priests) and were overseen by the apostles as and when issues arose. Whatever the murky origins of my church (the Church of England) I also believe that God has used that along with other Reformation/Pentecostal movements to allow new churches to form on what they consider to be a Biblical basis. "Apostolic succession" has been a dead hand which allowed unbelievers to allow spiritual and political pre-eminence in the "Church" and unfortunateely this is a known history of the mediaeval Catholic chutch which can't be airbrushed away.

[@justthink8952]

@@neilmccall5311 I think you will recognise that Jesus gave authority to the Apostles to teach and to govern his Church. They were even given the authority to excommunicate unrepentant member if they don't heed rebuke. Paul also exercised authority when he asked a local church to keep the collection ready in advance so that he may collect them during his visit. Local churches in New Testament times don't mean there was recognition of independent Church denominations. If it were possible, they would have loved to worship together under one roof in a very very big place. But the fact is, it is not possible for them to gather together at one place at the fixed time to worship. When the Apostles gathered at the council of Jerusalem, the settled the issue of circumcision. They then wrote a letter to the local church about their decision displaying their teaching and governing authority. The local churches in the New Testament showed they had one faith, they recognised the Apostles as their leaders, they obeyed the teachings of the Apostles. Apostolic succession is expected to carry on with the mission of Christ. Overseers, Bishops were mentioned in the New Testament. They have the approval of the Apostles. One may disagree on how priesthood was established. We have not seen explicit record of where and how Jesus ordained his Apostles as priests. And we have also not seen explicit report of where and how Jesus baptised his Apostles either. Catholics say Priesthood was instituted by Jesus Christ on the Last Supper when Jesus said "do this in memory of me". Jesus is our High Priest because on the last supper, he performed the role of the High Priest. He took the bread, offered it to God the Father and gave it to his disciples as his body. He did the same with the wine and gave it to them as his blood. A priest must have a sacrifice to offer on the altar. The only time in Jesus' life where he performed the role of a priest which is most fitting is at the last supper. John the Baptist said Jesus is the Lamb of God. And we also learned in other books that Jesus is our High Priest. The only fitting place where Jesus played these two roles is at the Last Supper.

[@justthink8952]

@@neilmccall5311 You are right in saying God used other Reformation / Pentecostal movements. God permitting it don't mean God desired it. Jesus would have loved one faith, one Lord, one baptism. He prayed for unity of his followers. Thanks to Protestantism. It shook the Catholic Church and made the Church members question the faith. Personally, some of the things I learnt is due to the challenges/ questions posed by Protestants. Even in the midst of the Catholic Church losing huge membership, our priests in general are least bothered to do damage control. It may have to do with hierarchical Structure where obedience to the superior is enforced. Some of them are even accommodating leftist agenda. They want inclusivity whereas truth is exclusive.

[@triciaworld]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@livingpurgatory3]

What about bad Catholics? Well, what about bad protestants? 30 yr war?

[@imisschristendom5293]

Yep, true. They started every battle

[@livingpurgatory3]

@@imisschristendom5293 Luther calling my Lord a fornicator, having multiple kid's with several women, and telling people to sin boldly

[@michaelhoward8664]

Protestants / protesters

[@jamesh7554]

protest verb pro·​test prə-ˈtest ˈprō-ˌtest, prō-ˈtest protested; protesting; protests transitive verb 1: to make solemn declaration or affirmation of 2: to execute or have executed a formal protest against (something, such as a bill or note) 3: to make a statement or gesture in objection to If the Roman Catholic church has made declarations that are contrary to God's commandments, how are they not "Protestant"?

[@gogogolyra1340]

‘Thats the church’s fault’. NO its not the church’s fault! It never is! If the regular catholic can spend hours of the day reading and perusing the internet on the kardashians or the latest fashion trend then they have all the time in he world to read about their faith and join catholic prayer groups etc. Plus, the parents are the first teachers not the church!

[@ndreece09]

Once saved, always saved- false Sola Scriptura- false Faith alone- false Any “Christian” church that isn’t the Catholic Church- false

[@jamesh7554]

Scripture that says Scripture is the supreme authority? Deuteronomy 12:32-13:18 and Deuteronomy 18:15-22 just to list a couple off the top of my head. Acts 17:11 is a good example of that being executed. The one true "church"(ekklesia, assembly, congregation, ect.) Is the one referred to in Acts 7:38. That has always been the real "church". Anyone not grafted into that "church"(Romans 11), is in a false church worshiping a different god. Read the Bible and DO what IT says, not what man says. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Psalm 119:142 Peace

[@geoffjs]

Jesus founded His One True Church Mt 16 18-19 that became known as Catholic or Universal by Ignatius in 107, codified your bible in 382. His Church is the pillar & foundation of Truth 1 Tim 3:15 & has existed, in spite of sinful men, for 2000 yrs, proof of its divine origin. Jesus as the head of His Church appointed Peter was His earthly representative with an unbroken line of apostolic succession from Peter to Francis The fruits of sola Scriptura & personal interpretation, confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects when Jesus willed unity Jn 17 11-21. Try combining Sacred Tradition, which existed before the NT, from the time of Jesus with Sacred Scripture under the unifying authoritative interpretation of the magisterium, the balanced three legged stool, far more rational & objective No organisation, such as Protestantism can survive without hierarchy & a unifying authoritative interpreter, the fruits being confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects, resulting from personal interpretation, which is not of Jesus who willed unity Jn 17 11-21 No Protestant has ever been able to explain why personal interpretation, if guided by the Holy Spirit has resulted in 000’s sects proving that either the Holy Spirit is wrong or more likely, Protestantism! There are none so blind as those with a darkened intellect which the Holy Spirit obviously isn’t enlightening! Have you ever considered the damage caused to society by relativism, caused by there being many “truths” which have resulted in contraception, which until 1930, all denominations prohibited until the Anglican broke away in 1930, abortion, IVF, divorce, SSM, LGBGT, transgenderism etc. Protestantism has a lot to answer for!

[@jamesh7554]

@geoffjs it is true that a lot of protestant denominations have a lot to answer for. The Roman church also has a lot to answer for for it's lawlessness. The Roman church is probably responsible for all the lawlessness of the Protestants as well because protestants still accept many of the decisions that the Roman church made. Deuteronomy 13 is the test to determine if any teacher, apostle, prophet, or brother is of God or not of God. If they teach anything contrary to the Torah, they are false. You will know them by their fruits. When you start stacking up the fruits of the Roman and protestant churches against the Torah, it doesn't take long to see all the areas they fall short on. They are not repentant and continue to teach lawlessness. And by the way, it was Jews that passed on the Scriptures, not any "catholic church". Most of the "church" before and after Jesus' time on earth used the septuagint, which would have been the Scriptures used by the Bereans and most other believers during Peter and Paul's ministry's.

[@jamesh7554]

@@geoffjs Just for clarification, I don't have any issues with authority structures nor hierarchy, so long as it is not lawless. If those authorities become lawless and/or teach lawlessness, they should be rejected as false teachers. Deut 13 NO ONE is allowed to add to, nor take away from God's Law(Torah), not even Jesus. Deut 4:2, 12:32 Unity is great, so long as you aren't unified in lawlessness. Jesus said he came with a sword of division.

[@geoffjs]

@@jamesh7554At the end of the day, Church history proves that there was only His One True Church until 1054 when the Orthodox split.. Man made false Protestantism relies on unbiblical sola Scriptura, sola fide & personal interpretation

[@jamesh7554]

@geoffjs at the end of the day, who the "true church" is, is defined in Exodus 19:5-6. The "church" has always been those who love the Father and keep His commandments. His commandments are actually pretty simple. No man made doctrines needed. Read the Word and do what it says. Being one of His people(Church) is something you do, not an identity or an institution. Ecc 12:13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

[@notyourtypicalcomment2399]

Question, the Bible gives us examples on how to address Mary. It says mother of Jesus. Yet Catholics and orthodox say mother of God. Isn’t that an inappropriate title for her.

[@vinceschenden7349]

Are u denying that Jesus is God?

[@ManW0363]

Ahhhh finally a Protestant as mentioned in this video.....

[@geoffjs]

If you deny that she is the mother of God, then you deny His divinity!

[@kerrykoehler2601]

You have no clue about who reads the Bible and who doesn’t. Stop making stupid generalizations

[@johnalexis8284]

This guy says nobody really reads their Bible? Who is this fool?

[@geoffjs]

Nice hypocritical Christian language!

[@catsoffirstave1091]

Who are you???

[@filiusvivam4315]

He’s the Hero we need, but don’t deserve.

[@mattmoeller1105]

Catholicism has too many contradictions against the Bible to genuinely be considered Christian. I am a Protestant, more specifically, a Baptist. There is no religion or denomination that is sinless or perfect, because no one is perfect and sinless, except Jesus alone. There are a lot of questions that come up when you compare Catholicism to Christianity, more specifically, Protestantism. Is Catholicism more Biblically accurate than Protestantism? If Catholicism were truthful, then why does it oppose God, the very One it claims to follow? Why does Purgatory exist when there is no mention of it anywhere in the Bible? Paradise, Heaven, Hell, nor the Lake of Fire is considered Purgatory. Is it more Biblically accurate to pray to Mary, Jesus' brothers, friends, disciples, or anyone else who has gone on before, instead of going to God Himself directly through Jesus? If God's holy angels, sent by God Himself, said not to worship them, but to worship God (Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:8-9), how much more a mortal man? Did Mary become God now? Mary cannot be immaculate because then it would contradict Romans 3:10-12 and Psalms 53:3. 1 Timothy 2:5 states, "For there is one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus." Is praying to Mary for intercession, not communicating with the dead? Is it not forbidden as well in Deuteronomy 18:11-12? If a person wants to get to Heaven, created by God Himself, do you think that God is going to allow you into Heaven except on anything but on His terms alone? Ephesians 2:8-9 states, "For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God. Not of works, so that no man should boast." A person cannot sneak around Jesus, because He stands in the way, better yet, Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father but by Me." If Catholicism were truthful, then why does it say you can work your way to Heaven, when Jesus said that you cannot? If you are wanting to get into Heaven, that God created, then your works will leave you eternally separated from God on judgment day. Would you risk eternity basing your beliefs on something that God did not make, like Purgatory? Hebrews 9:27 states, "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, then comes judgment.." There is no mention of Purgatory in the Bible nor in Koine Greek. It is an unbiblical tradition passed on from man to man, not from God to man. Thinking you can live your life as you please, and then work it off in Purgatory, is ultimately like a slap in the face to Jesus. Why did Jesus die to forgive you of your sins, in order for you to be right with God, if you can just do it yourself? If Jesus did not take the punishment we, as sinners, deserved, then ultimately that individual who sinned against God, without being forgiven of their sins, will have to in Hell and the Lake of Fire. Can a person live like Hell or Satan, and expect to be welcomed into Heaven? Does a person diminish the holiness of God in order to exalt fallen man, including Mary? Wouldn't it be scary knowing you did everything in your power to be holy and right with God, and yet for Him to tell you on judgment day, "Depart from me you cursed, into the everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41)? You worked all your life only to ignore what God had said about our works being like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), our works cannot save us, because we cannot do right or good, not even one person, except Jesus alone (Psalms 53:3 and Romans 3:10-12). If our works are as good as filthy rags, would God be pleased to accept our filthy rags in exchange for the forgiveness of our sins? Does baptism save a man from his or her sins? If it does, then you are again calling God a liar and Jesus' sacrifice is unnecessary. If faith is considered an action, then it contradicts the Bible (Ephesians 2:8-9), so faith is not an action but a belief. If baptism is claimed as an action that saves a person, is it not also contradictory to Ephesians 2:8-9? When you narrow your relationship with God down to a list of do's and don'ts, you really are not investing into getting to know God. As in any relationship, if all you do is just do this and don't do that in order to appease him or her, then are you really getting to know that person on a personal level? Is this not a shallow relationship, if a relationship at all? It is easy for one to say, "I left God" or "God did not work out for me," if you never had a personal relationship with God in the first place. It is said that Christianity is a religion, but it is actually more than that, it is a relationship with God through Jesus. It will be hard to understand the importance and necessity of Jesus, if all a person does is just follow a list of do's and don'ts. God has given us enough of His word for us to know what He wants us to know, that man has sinned against God but we can be made right with God through Jesus taking our punishment for us, and restoring our broken relationship with God. We are not perfect, our works are not perfect, and our death would not be enough to satisfy God's wrath, because we cannot offer perfection back to God, only Jesus can and did. If a person eliminates Christ from Christianity, then would it be accurate to claim that person is a Christian? If a person can make his or her own path to Heaven, then do they really need Jesus? The very word contains "Christ" in it. Catholicism takes Christ out of Christianity. A person better hope that a sinless, perfect, and holy God is lying or wrong, if one claims to follow God and yet does not listen to Him.

[@Murph_gaming]

First off you wrote way too much for anyone to address, secondly did you actually listen to anything said in this video or other videos? You can have differences with the Catholic Church but still fully recognize Catholics as brothers and sisters in Christ because Jesus is the very center of their faith. Everything they do/teach flows from Jesus, I see you cite Ephesians 2:8-9 a couple of times but how would you square that with James 2:23-26 or Matthew 25:41-45? I don't think any Catholic that knows their stuff will argue that works save but that works are important. You can't claim to have faith in Jesus and then never do good works, faith in Christ is about believing and trusting in him and following his command to serve people. Edit:I see you cited Matthew 25:41 but it appears to be out of context, read the next few passages and you'll see that Matthew 25:41 is relating to the people who didn't feed, clothe, take care of, visit in prison those people in need.

[@Dienekes678]

I'd need to put on wellies to walk through that mire of ignorance! God bless you, I hope you find the Truth one day.

[@tonyfisher9961]

You can’t learn Catholic from a Protestant. You defile yourself by saying thangs you know nothing about.

[@geoffjs]

Typical unchristian comments by an uninformed critic.Its one thing to argue from truth, but plain stupid to argue with your shallow Protestant propaganda that destroys credibility. Understand, that misinformation does not win arguments, so get your act together, as you are another reason not to consider the lies of Protestantism & empower our resolve. Protestants like to create the impression that they are very knowledgeable of the Bible, which I’ve discovered is a very selective knowledge indoctrinated into them to attack Catholicism. Ask if baptism is necessary Jn 3:5 & they’ll say it is optional & symbolic, insist on immersion which is not biblical & can’t answer how to baptise bedridden people. Neither should they rebaptise lapse Catholics as that is blasphemy, effectively saying that the first baptism wasn’t valid, how satanic! They deny the True Real Presence in the Eucharist that Jesus repeatedly describes Jn 6 51-58 & refuse to research Eucharistic miracles that God sends for doubters like them! The heretics then have the gall to claim permanent salvation when Paul in Phil 2:12 is working out his salvation with fear & trembling. Jesus founded His One True Church Mt 16 18-19 that became known as Catholic or Universal by Ignatius in 107, codified your bible in 382. His Church is the pillar & foundation of Truth 1 Tim 3:15 & has existed, in spite of sinful men, for 2000 yrs, proof of its divine origin. The fruits of sola Scriptura & personal interpretation, confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects when Jesus willed unity Jn 17 11-21. Try combining Sacred Tradition, which existed before the NT, from the time of Jesus with Sacred Scripture under the unifying authoritative interpretation of the magisterium, the balanced three legged stool, far more rational & objective No Protestant has ever been able to explain why personal interpretation, if guided by the Holy Spirit has resulted in 000’s sects proving that either the Holy Spirit is wrong or more likely, Protestantism! There are none so blind as those with a darkened intellect which the Holy Spirit obviously isn’t enlightening! Purgatory The concept of Purgatory does exist in Scripture which is very clear when it says, “But nothing unclean shall enter [heaven]” (Rev. 21:27). Hab. 1:13 says, “You [God]… are of purer eyes than to behold evil and cannot look on wrong…” How many of us will be perfectly sanctified at the time of our deaths? I dare say most of us will be in need of further purification in order to enter the gates of heaven after we die, if, please God, we die in a state of grace. Purgatory can be supported by II Maccabees 12:39-46, we discover Judas Maccabeus and members of his Jewish military forces collecting the bodies of some fallen comrades who had been killed in battle. When they discovered these men were carrying “sacred tokens of the idols of Jamnia, which the law forbids the Jews to wear” (vs. 40), Judas and his companions discerned they had died as a punishment for sin. Therefore, Judas and his men “turned to prayer beseeching that the sin which had been committed might be wholly blotted out… He also took up a collection… and sent it to Jerusalem to provide for a sin offering. In doing this he acted very well and honorably… Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin.” This may be why Luther removed Macabees from his bible & was tempted to do the same with the book of James Luke 12 35-48 servants rewarded/punished in varying ways 1 Jn 5 16-18 refers to deadly & deadly sin ie mortal & venial. For some Protestants to say that all sin is sin and to not differentiate between mortal sin like adultery and venial sin like stealing a dollar is illogical & a poor understanding Confession is in the bible Jn 20:23

[@ManW0363]

Nobody's gonna read that dude... get a life.. 1.5 Billion Catholic/Orthodox aren't going to read your comment and convert.

[@StephenHolland]

Much of what you say is not true. The KJV, the Protestant Bible says in 2Thess2v15: 'Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.' I read my Bible every day, as do most of my Evangelical friends. And the early Church Fathers contradict one another often. Pope Pius IX said at his coronation 'I am another Jesus Christ.'

[@imisschristendom5293]

Of course the early church fathers had differinh opinions on various. What they did not disagree on was. Baptism is necessary for salvation. The church is ran by bishops who have apostolic succession The bishop of Rome is incharge. Confessing your sins and the bishop having the authority to forgive The real presence. All that catholic stuff They did not say: Once saved always saved Or that how you are saved is asking Jesus into your heart, make him your personal lord and saviour. Name it and claim it. All that Protestant stuff

[@frekigeri4317]

Imitate me as I imitate Christ- Saint Paul

[@rbnmnt3341]

Handle protestants? If you say you can then what you're really saying is you handled God's word. I know you can't handle that. The only thing you do is corrupt God's word.

[@vinceschenden7349]

How so?

[@rbnmnt3341]

@@vinceschenden7349 by teaching doctrines that are not biblical.

[@vinceschenden7349]

​@@rbnmnt3341Yes, thank you for ur reply. To begin, when u make such sweeping statements, u really should offer examples! Several of them. This point was made by him in the video-if u make a positive claim, the burden is on u to prove it, NOT for other other side to disprove it. That being said, did u even watch the entire video? If not, plz do so. I would suggest even watching it 2 or 3 times.

[@vinceschenden7349]

Yes, thank you for ur reply. When u make such sweeping statements, u really should offer examples to support ur claim! Give several of them. This point was made in the video, which calls into question whether u even watched the entire presentation. Did u? In it, the author points out when u make a claim, the burden is on YOU to support it, NOT on the opposing side to disprove it. So, if u haven't watched this, I suggest U do so. Maybe even watch it two or three times.

[@rbnmnt3341]

@@vinceschenden7349 first of all he totally characterised what we believe. Our goal is to have everyone come to the knowledge of the truth. Just as Christ said. He desires that no one should perish. He offers the same arguments that all Catholics Did You all want to stay away from the bible and quote the church fathers. This guy is really is way off base. I'm offended that he says we twist scriptures. The truth is that everyone has the burden of proof FROM SCRIPTURE. He's actually confirming Sola scriptural. He said "they have to prove from scripture". That's the point, THE BIBLE is the standard from which to prove doctrines, teachings, etc. using the standard that he says, scripture, then Catholicism is not proven in scripture. Now on 2 These. I don't know why you all quote that scripture. That scripture says "stand fast and hold". That does not imply to keep adding traditions. Paul also said "keep the tradition AS I delivered them". Did Paul deliver the rosary? Or any of the modern church's traditions. Truth is Jesus and Paul spoke against traditions of men. There are about 13 mentions of tradition in scripture. Of those 11 are speaking negatively about traditions. Both Jesus and Paul. Nothing different here than the usual propaganda. Nothing really scriptural about Catholicism. Matthew 16 does not mention a particular religion or denomination. The RCC is just playing fill in the blank. There is absolutely no proof that Jesus, Mary or any of the apostles were EVER Roman Catholic. If you read Peter's epistles you would not come to that conclusion. Mary? Simple fact that she did not baptize Jesus as an infant. She also offered a sin sacrifice for herself. Most Catholics don't want to know why. If they do, they ignore it. I leave it to you to tell me. Now on the rock, or Peter. Scripture clearly says that Christ is the rock. I know one thing and that is that there are not two rocks in scripture. One thing on sola scriptural. Why does scripture say not to add to take from scripture. Paul also said not to go beyond what is written. And what does this scripture mean. Isaiah said "to the law and to the testimony, if they speak not ACCORDING TO THIS WORD, it is because there is no light in them." Now you refute what I pointed out . I used scripture just as he said. Now you show me where the word catholic even appears in the bible. That's the standard he said. A standard that is the only way to prove if something is true or not.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

20:47? What rubbish ! 20:51 protestant missionaries go to foreign countries to promote the gospel to mankind not to attack roman Catholics , that is just a plain lie from a supposedly true church that makes the claim that it is the only one providing the gospel. My in-laws are roman Catholic and they not only will not converse about their beliefs but they also do not know why they believe as they do , only that the church tells them what to believe and they are happy with that. If you care to read the scriptures , all believers are called to be disciples and to spread the word of God to the nations , not just a select few people , all of the born again believers in Christ. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 tells you what scripture is to be used for and you will find the gospel is to be given to the people of the world who need to hear it and sadly there are believers who get stuck in a religious body that tells them what to believe. Acts 17:11 tells us to question everything and that includes videos of the " we are truthful and they are not " variety.

[@aguilarraliuga1777]

Christ didn’t you watch the damn video, he literally cover what you just said. Besides, don’t lie I was Protestant. I know how hateful your lot are towards catholics

[@noahgaming8833]

There are multiple problems with this challenge. First, pasa graphē ordinarily would be translated “every scripture” (pasa generally means “every” rather than “all” before a singular noun like graphē). “Every scripture” would be a reference to each individual book of Scripture. Further, in the Bible the word “scripture” (singular) refers to an individual book or passage. The inspired books as a whole are “the scriptures” (plural), not “scripture.” But Paul couldn’t mean each individual book is sufficient for doctrine. Otherwise, you could do theology by “Genesis alone,” “Isaiah alone,” and so forth. Second, Paul says the books are useful toward certain goals, includ- ing teaching. But being useful merely means that something makes a contribution-not that it is uniquely and exclusively sufficient. Third, although the scriptures contribute to the goal of making the man of God “complete, equipped for every good work,” they aren’t the only things he needs. He also needs holiness, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, the correct understanding of the texts, and so on. The texts are not sufficient by themselves. Fourth, sola scriptura would only have been applicable after the apostles’ deaths (see Day 5), but Paul is not telling Timothy something new and meant to apply only after his death. He is saying something that was true then and had been true all along. He articulates this principle immediately after reminding Timothy that he had known the sacred scriptures (plural) from his youth (v. 15). This referred to the Old Testament, and Paul’s principle was true when only the Old Testament existed, before any New Testament books were written. Christians living before any New Testament book was penned were still obliged to accept the elements of the Christian faith not found in the Old Testament. They didn’t only become obligatory upon being written (2 Tim. 2:15). It is likely 2 Timothy was not the last New Testament book written, yet Paul expected Timothy to apply the principle immediately-not wait until after Paul and all the other apostles were dead.

[@noahgaming8833]

This seriously misreads the passage regarding the Bereans. The context for the Berean incident is found in Acts 17:1-10. When Paul and Silas initially visited the Macedonian city of Thessalonica, they began preaching and making converts, which led to conflict with some in the Jewish community: “And taking some wicked fellows of the rabble, they gathered a crowd, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the people” (Acts 17:5). They then dragged Jason and some of the new Christians before the city authorities, charging them with sedition against Caesar (Acts 17:6-7). The situation was so alarming that the Thessalonian Christians hurriedly sent Paul and Silas away by night (when traveling was not safe) to the nearby city of Berea. The non-Christian Jews in Thessalonica remained so opposed to Paul that they sent men to pursue him to Berea and incite the crowds against him, forcing him to flee at once to Athens (Acts 17:13-15). That is the background against which the statement that the Bereans were more “noble” (other translations: “open-minded”) than the Thessalonians. The contrast is not between credulous Thessalonians, who accepted whatever Paul said without evidence, and skeptical Bereans, who demanded proof from Scripture. It is between actively hostile Thessalonians and Bereans who “received the word with all eagerness” (Acts 17:11). This is no prooftext for sola scriptura. Paul’s message did not include merely things found in the Old Testament Scriptures. It included the many new elements of the Christian faith. What the Bereans did was confirm the basic elements of his message (i.e., the fact that Jesus fulfilled messianic prophecy) and then proceeded to accept all the new, unwritten teachings that were part of it (e.g., baptism, the Eucharist, the inclusion of Gentiles in God’s people without circumcision). In short, they accepted the whole of apostolic Tradition after confirming the core elements of the Christian message with Scripture. To follow their example, we should do the same.

[@frekigeri4317]

The first Protestants are all excatholics, there’s no Protestant country that wasn’t first Catholic, except the United States and Protestants killed the pagans here, not converted

[@lenormand4967]

Fun fact: the first PRoTestant missionaries were PiRaTes. They remain so in theft of the souls of the Catholic Ecclesia to bondage in mercantile guild kirks.