JD Vance Converted Religions, Here’s Why It Matters

[@calliegal235]

Wherever JD Vance is, that doesn’t mean God is finished with him. I'm sure many of you will be praying for him, as we should. 🕊

[@snappyjo4642]

@@calliegal235 JD’s Catholic Faith will only deepen as it does with every devout Catholic I have to known and followed and read about. The richness of the one True Catholic Church is unexplainable to non devout Catholics, it has to be lived like it has been by saints for 2000 years.

[@miamaria333]

​@snappyjo4642 Agreed, it has to be lived like it has been by Saints for 2000 years ❤

[@snappyjo4642]

@@miamaria333 bless your heart you have read and believed the word of God.

[@jbchoc]

@@calliegal235 unfortunately according to your lord and damner Calvin, there is nothing JD Vance can do about it as he has no free will. He will be damned, Calvin teaches, because God predestined him for it. Consequently, your prayers can do nothing about it and the pervasive instruction throughout the Bible to pray for others is actually a scam. But for yourself, do not despair as you can, as a reformed Christian, put all your trust in OSAS and "Sin boldly" as that other great light, Martin Luther, encourages reformed Christians to.

[@kirbypuckett2823]

Absolutely👍

[@Rev.4.8]

Jesus is the only way! Your own works will never be good enough, only the works of Christ on the cross 🙌🏼

[@MrJulio173]

Those work are supposed to be embodied in us for the kingdom to come to earth. It’s a sacrifice we must make constantly. Laying down our lives for him who gave us life

[@jd-gw4gr]

what about after the cross

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

Our good works are good enough to get us into Hell.

[@jd-gw4gr]

@@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921 before we are saved certainly not after we are saved. in fact no works after we are saved may place us in hell.

[@doubtingthomas9117]

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭

[@bernadettecallaghan734]

I was born into the Catholic church. I was baptised and made my first communion and confirmation. I always felt empty. I started to read the bible and was saved by Jesus by grace through faith alone. I came out of the Catholic church in 2015. Jesus didn't die on the cross to give me a religion He died to give me a relationship.

[@goazack]

Your desire for a personal relationship with Christ is admirable, but separating it from the Church Christ established misses the mark. The Church isn’t just a “religion”; it’s His Body (Eph. 1:22-23), where we find the fullness of His grace through the sacraments. The Bible you read was preserved by the early Church, and its teachings align with a living faith expressed in both worship and doctrine. True faith isn’t “me and Jesus” alone; it’s union with Him through His Church, as He intended.

[@warrenbuyer]

@@goazack Wow. The number of dogmas and outright falsehoods you just listed

[@snappyjo4642]

@@bernadettecallaghan734 Where in the Bible does it say Jesus did not die to give us a religion (organized faith)? Where does it say in the Bible or in Sacred Tradition that Jesus is to be your buddy and not the God you worship? Your faith is based on emotions not and everlasting worship and faith. You have bought into the 1970’s marketing scheme of the evangelical church’s, and it is unbiblical and temporary.

[@StuStevens-rn7rb]

Bottom line ... you got it. God wants a One New Man church consisting of Jews and Gentiles, believing in Jesus, His Redemptive work on mankind's behalf, submitting in loving obedience to God the Father as Jesus (our example did) and God wants us to have an intimate personal relationship with Him, like His Son had with Him. Remember Jesus is our example, Not a religious institution or those reformers that didn't follow what Jesus said and did, while always being submitted to His Father. 😊👍

[@davidgraham2673]

@bernadettecallaghan734 I praise the Lord that you learned the truth.God opened your eyes. My story is similar to yours. Have a blessed day.

[@jamesbryson575]

"I wouldn’t walk around the block for religion, I would die for my faith.” Billy Graham

[@snappyjo4642]

@@jamesbryson575 yes he was correct Protestantism is an empty journey.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@jamesbryson575 so sad that Protestants treat a TV preacher like he’s a prophet. Idol worship is not a good idea my Protestant friends.

[@DreamingDarlin]

Billy Graham welcomed the Catholics as if they were real Christians rather than deluded or confused.

[@hismajesty6272]

I don’t understand the bashing of “religion” from Evangelicals. You cannot escape the faith being a religion. Don’t beat around the bush.

[@snappyjo4642]

@ The funny thing is that Evangelicals are in a religion and they hate religion they say, strange stuff.

[@andrealbareda3598]

Man, I came to the comments trying to find someone telling me that your son was actually old footage of yourself but they all seem concur that this is REALLY YOUR SON. I am jaw dropped at the sheer resemblance, looks and sounds. Amazing!!

[@glershnern5300]

Same. I've never seen anything like this

[@OllieOverTheMoon]

It's actually Todd - he was joking !

[@andrealbareda3598]

@@OllieOverTheMoon that would be quite a plot twist 😅🙈

[@OllieOverTheMoon]

@@andrealbareda3598 yup, older videos = amazing tech ! ...what will they think of next? LOL !

[@andrealbareda3598]

@@OllieOverTheMoon lol 😂

[@waitn4theharpazo]

Lord thank you for those brave men that lived and died so we might have Your Word in our language to read and hide in our hearts. All glory to God.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@waitn4theharpazo it simply was the printing press and not for it the Bible still would be unavailable to most Christian’s. Those men you praise split up Christianity into 10’s of thousands of church sects and that’s nothing to be blessings them for.

[@waitn4theharpazo]

@@snappyjo4642 So sorry you feel that way. BTW show me where my comment "praised" those men. I'll wait. I praise only God.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@waitn4theharpazo “Lord thank you for those brave men”. That was you and unless you think the word “men” means God, you praised men. All the churches started after the reformation were and are “man made”, all. Only the first Church was started by Christ and that’s in the 1st century not the 16th century.

[@waitn4theharpazo]

@@snappyjo4642 What is wrong with you?? Saying "thank you for"...does not imply praising the subject you are thankful for. You clearly have an argumentative spirit and I won't dialogue with you any further. Just walk away...

[@snappyjo4642]

@@waitn4theharpazo what is wrong with me is that I read what people say and then like you when they deny what they said even though it’s in written form then I wonder about their relationship with the Lord. Again it was not some brave men that put the Bible in different languages it was the invention of the printing press. Also you can read the scriptures all you want but we all need guidance to fully understand what are the true meanings of different passages. There are millions of Bible’s being read and millions of different opinions on what many passages actually mean. Good luck with growing in your faith and that means not getting all angry because your beliefs are challenged.

[@pupsymila]

Candace Owens did same thing . They were never saved and like tradition ? I don’t get it I came out of Catholic Church

[@stringbender7190]

Sadly, they are blind and in desperate need to hear the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@Iamthestorm4750]

Same

[@Kattchatt]

🤗

[@OvercomeThroughJesus301]

Well, I’ve been saying, demo-crat and con-servative. One demolishes and the other cons us. Jesus is the only way

[@mpkropf5062]

@@stringbender7190Sadly Protestants are following a false doctrine of men and don’t even know it!! Jesus started One True Catholic and Apostolic Church!! The Only Church Jesus started!! Faith Alone is a false doctrine of Martin Luther and so is solo scriptures!! The Full Gospel is Only in the Catholic Church!! Protestant has only a half truth and is blasphemous on their Communion! And they miss out on all the Amazing Graces you receive through the Sacraments!! Thanks Be To God!

[@AliciatheCho]

Catholicism: consistent doctrine and liturgy, greater sense of the sacred through the sacraments, church is beautiful not a former Buffalo Wild Wings, no guitars, transcendant music, attention to beauty, intellectual, no female pastors

[@bradyspace]

Catholic is like a 5 course meal. Protestantism is like in n out burger. Nice burgers but if you want to romance your future wife..

[@Woodstock-53]

We are the temple of the holy spirit NOT A BUILDING

[@isaacwarren2127]

Reformed: The Bible as the sole authority, no female pastors, no mediators except Christ, no idols such as relics and no false teachings including pergatory. The beauty of stained glass and architectural masterpieces are among the Protestant churches as well, although the Word is what captivates and unequivocally holds our attention. Grace alone, by faith alone all for the glory of God alone. Those who love Him, will cling to His words which are life. The grass withers, the flower fades but the word of our Lord will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8

[@telcobilly]

External worldly temporary trappings with no eternal value.

[@godloves9163]

Here’s why it matters: JESUS says keep Sabbath holy! POPE says keep Sunday holy! "The Bible says remember that thou keep the Sabbath day. The Catholic Church says, 'NO!'. By my divine power, I abolish the Sabbath day and command you to keep holy the first day of the week. And, lo, the entire civilized world bows down in reverent obedience to the command of the holy Catholic Church." -Father Enright, American Sentinal, June 1893. 7th Day Sabbath = (Exo.20:8-11) 1st day Sunday = (Mark 7:7) The WORD teaches 7th day is holy! The WORLD teaches 1st day is holy! WHO DO 🫵 YOU OBEY???? Will you obey the first steps of the Sunday laws of Project 2025?

[@nicklapointe9403]

if we could stop giving reductionistic accounts of both the Protestant Reformation and Catholic theology that would be good for everyone.

[@tusolusdominus]

He literally mischaracterizes the faith so much.

[@CynHicks]

Everything has a purpose but more often than not when I see these the person is strawmanming. It's either a Catholic that didn't understand Catholicism or a Protestant that never understood the objections to Catholicism. Take praying to Saints as one small example. It mostly hinges on a person's definition of worship. It's not typical for a person to just switch on this. What is more typical is for someone who never knew there was a definition dispute to hear the Catholic response for the first time and go with it, without looking back. Vise versa for Catholics. I've often heard Catholics say that the people who leave them for Protestants are the least educated. I don't doubt it but the same is generally true the other way around. I'm rambling now... 😅

[@jackjones5721]

reductionist

[@laurahamer9165]

​@@jackjones5721One of the first mistakes of Luther

[@snappyjo4642]

@@CynHicks actually it’s very true that “Catholics” who leave the Church for Protestantism are not at all well versed in their faith. Protestantism today is very very simple, it’s do you accept Jesus as your Lord and savior, if you do you’re saved and are born again. No real confusion there and if you leave well they will say you were never born again to begin with. Now Catholicism is far far more complicated and far more rich and deep. Ask a catholic that became a Protestant to explain the “Mass” you will be lucky to find a few who understand it and its meaning. Ask a Catholic who left for Protestantism who Saint Igneous of Antioch was and why he is such and important Church Father, few will know, and it maters deeply. Maybe being a Christian should be very easy or maybe it should not be but one thing is for sure they are not equal for the good or the bad.

[@Kreemerz]

I still have to vote for JD Vance and Trump because the country really doesn't need Harris. I'm not a Roman Catholic. I'm just a regular old Christian, brother in Christ.

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 → see John 14:23,24 for God's Way of salvation...love is the key

[@julianaroldan2004]

Jesus Christ taught us to love our enemies though JD Vence and Trump HATE their enemies! So they are not Christians!!! They don’t care 🤷‍♀️ for women’s health, they don’t care if the woman or child dies, they don’t care for nobody. If you really care for reproductive health, women and children health care then vote for Harris-Walz, if you don’t understand healthcare and what it means still vote for a decent person not for a criminal, felon, rapist, under minors sexual predator and trafficker along with his friend Epstein. Please meditate and consider your options before deciding on whom you should vote 🗳️ before jumping into conclusions that will be devastating for the entire country. With much respect 🫡

[@snappyjo4642]

Let me help you, being a good old Catholic brother in Christ is 1510 years older then and Protestant sect. Just saying 😉

[@herringcover8410]

.. Lesser of two evils..

[@snappyjo4642]

@ what is the evil of JDV that you talk of??

[@Ritts-Austin]

We move to Catholicism because we begin to see the mischaracterizations and straw men set up by evangelical Pastors. These are torn down by the official teachings of the church such as the catechism. Then we see the continuity the Catholic Church has throughout the ages since Christ. Game over. “Grace plus works” except the Catholic Church teaches that even any works we do are done by the grace of God and because of the work of Christ. That no man earns his way into heaven and our good works are meaningless unless we are in Christ by his grace.

[@theSpaghettimeister]

Same as the reason I became Orthodox. People like this fellow just dramatically and persistently misunderstand historical, Apostolic Christianity for some reason

[@suzieaguilar397]

@Ritts-Austin, Receiving the counterfeit for the true makes zero sense. The counterfeit and their master, which emits untruth, evil, wickedness. Who do you suppose is attacking the truth?? How did we, the protestant church, become divided and are declared to have denominations?? They came in as shepherds, but in reality were wolves in sheeps clothing in England immediately after the reformation. Christ was born to ancient Israel, which had been apostate about four-hundred-years, and their religion was the beginning of modern Judeism. Every one of those new believers had to hear the gospel and be drawn unto Christ just as it has been for last 2k-years. We must be born-again of the Spirit. I am pleased that you appear to believe in our Lord Christ; the only source of salvation, and to be in His body, his church. Let us discuss it and become friends😊

[@theSpaghettimeister]

@@suzieaguilar397 Friend, Protestantism started divided. Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli didn't agree on everything, even on major things. The Anglicans were closer to the Lutherans, perhaps, but there were large enough differences that these bodies couldn't properly unify into one coherent temporal body. This is particularly odd because both Luther and Calvin thought that the Church should have visible unity, not just inviisble unity in Christ. If you're arguing that wolves came in and caused the division, those wolves were the Reformers themselves. To paraphrase from Saints Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom - sin begets sin. The sin of schism produces more schism, just like the sin of lust produces more lust, and when the Protestant communions began, they _were_ schismatic, breaking off from the authorities we are obliged to obey according to Hebrews 13. Modern Protestants almost always are not schismatic - you were never under that authority structure - but each of the Reformers were. It is disingenuous at best to claim that Catholicism, or any other traditional branch of Christendom, is somehow counterfeit because they don't agree with Protestant doctrine or because they had some error in matters of discipline. If Protestant doctrine is true, it should at least be present in the form of a small remnant - just as it was in the Old Testament - throughout all of history since the time Christ bought the Church with his blood. As an ex-Protestant myself, there never was any sufficient evidence for this claim. The closest by far to having this 'spiritual succession' of doctrine throughout all of history in the form of a minority or remnant were the Anglicans and Lutherans before they engaged in a liberal reform of Christian morality

[@suzieaguilar397]

@theSpaghettimeister Friend, It is called Protest in the West only; Prior to God bringing Christ's truth to the West, the West was totally corrupt spiritually, people were pagan idolators. Remember, please, that the Roman Empire was ruling up to about the fourth century, and they were into idolatry, with many, many gods. God is very merciful, loving and kind to those who love and worship His only begotten Son, and He is our Western God for those who have humbled themselves under the mighty rule of Christ. At this time, myriads of strangers have immigrated or brought here by Dem leaders after they warred with them. Most brought their religion with them. Therefore, mr spaghetti man, you are risking the fiery place. Repent! Turn from calling good evil, and evil good.

[@jimbus4096]

​@@theSpaghettimeisterOn that point about Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli not agreeing about everything, it's true. With Luther believing that baptism saves, i've never understood how Friel supports him. It just seems inconsistent for him to go after the Catholic church and ignore that point about Luther, especially having seen some Calvinists go as far as saying you don't have to repent of your sin (that would be a work) and in fact repent because you were saved because you are elect. Virtually every protestant sect has something that I have seen a Calvinist go after as "works righteousness". That's just what I have observed anyway.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

God has given you an remarkable gift of communication. You're entertaining and concise when delivering truth, and I appreciate that. Glory to the Lord for the gifts he's engrained within us.

[@Ehllix]

My mom converted to Catholicism almost 3 years ago. She and my dad had always been protestant, raised us kids to be protestant (really, I should say raised us to be Christian, b/c I know there's no difference really.) I didn't think this would be impactful in my life at all, but over the last few years I have learned the unfortunate truth of how my protestant faith is seen as so much of a "lesser" form of faith to those in the Catholic or Orthodox church, so much so that the probability of my salvation is very much in question at best, and most likely I am damned. It has been a hard pill to swallow learning of this rift in what I thought was a unified body of Christ. ( I personally do still think we are all the body of Christ if we are true believers, regardless of what church we attend. I just thought ALL Christians believed this...) I am struggling still, years later, to reconcile this knowledge and yet have peace with my mom's conversion and not let it bother me that she sees my faith as "lesser", or that she prays for me to become Catholic because what I am now is not sufficient (in her and her church's eyes) But it really hurts... I don't want to harbor these feelings anymore. I feel it is blocking me from honoring my mother the way God wants me to. I know I need to confess these feelings to my mom, but it is so hard. Especially because I feel she will just confirm my thoughts and feelings by saying what I know is true; She truly believes the Catholic church to be the one true church and that I should join it for my own good. I just do not agree. So I do not know how to even approach this convo with my mom. If you read this far, thank you for listening. Please pray that the spirit can strengthen me and guide me into confessing to my mom my feelings.

[@carolynelkins1483]

🙏🙏🙏

[@deborahburchfield6307]

Your mom needs your prayers. Be confident you have made a good choice. The Catholic Church is a cult and they are deceived . More people are turning to Catholicism right now even with their abhorrent leadership. Coincidence in these days??? No . The enemy is leading them away from the light. Stay strong. Put on your armor and stand. I came out of that church at 60. Hardest thing was to tell my 96 year old mom, but once you know, you know, Trust Jesus.

[@BrideofChrist1026]

Please take heart, my sister/brother(?) in Jesus Christ! I was raised Catholic and was gloriously saved at age 18. I can understand how you wish to honor your parents but you must hold fast to your faith in Jesus Christ and His Word which tells us that we must not put anyone or anything ahead of Him and our revelation of His saving grace. My father left the Baptist church to marry my RomanCatholic Mother and when I got saved, my father told me I could not be sold out completely to Christ. I told him that I loved him and wanted to honor him, but I honored and loved my Heavenly Father more and that my obedience to Him and His Word, the Bible, came first in my life. I raised all of my 4 children to know Jesus and they found salvation by grace through faith in their young lives, much earlier than I did! Many are being deceived today because the Roman Catholic Church has in the past and does have today, such tight control over this earth. The most crucial difference between Catholics and Bible Christians is on the issue of salvation. Catholics view salvation almost entirely as a process, while Christians view salvation as both a completed status and a process. Catholics see themselves as “being saved,” while Christians view themselves as “having been saved.” First Corinthians 1:2 says, “To those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy.” The words “sanctified” and “holy” come from the same Greek root. This verse is declaring that Christians are both sanctified and called to be sanctified. The Bible presents salvation as a gift that is received the moment a person places faith in Jesus Christ as Savior (John 3:16). When a person receives Christ as Savior, he/she is justified (declared righteous - Romans 5:9), redeemed (rescued from slavery to sin - 1 Peter 1:18), reconciled (achieving peace with God - Romans 5:1), sanctified (set apart for God’s purposes - 1 Corinthians 6:11), and born again as a new creation (1 Peter 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17). Each of these is fully accomplished at the moment of salvation. Christians are then called to live out practically (called to be holy) what is already true positionally (sanctified). The Catholic viewpoint is that salvation is received by faith, but then must be “maintained” by good works and participation in the Sacraments. Bible Christians do not deny the importance of good works or that Christ calls us to observe the ordinances in remembrance of Him and in obedience to Him. The difference is that Christians view these things as the result of salvation, not a requirement for salvation or a means of maintaining salvation. Salvation is an accomplished work, purchased by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (1 John 2:2). God offers us salvation and assurance of salvation because Jesus’ sacrifice was fully, completely, and perfectly sufficient. If we receive God’s precious gift of salvation, we can know that we are saved. First John 5:13 declares, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” We can know that we have eternal life, and we can have assurance of our salvation because of the greatness of Christ’s sacrifice. Christ’s sacrifice does not need to be re-offered or re-presented (as in the Mass). Hebrews 7:27 says, “He sacrificed for their sins once for all when He offered Himself.” Hebrews 10:10 declares, “We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” First Peter 3:18 exclaims, “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.” Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice was absolutely and perfectly sufficient. Jesus declared on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Jesus’ atoning sacrifice was the full payment for all of our sins (1 John 2:2). As a result, all of our sins are forgiven, and we are promised eternal life in heaven the moment we receive the gift God offers us - salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16). I would encourage you to read the Bible and settle what it says forever in your heart. It is God breathed and our final authority. We must not add to it or take anything out of it. Research for yourself if all the practices of the Catholic Church are found in scripture. The Catholic Catechism is not the Bible. Ephesians is a good place to help you get grounded in what Jesus has done for us and I will pray for you to be able to stand strong against these attacks to your faith. God bless you❤

[@sarahguntersmiles]

Take heart Matthew 10:37 says to love God more than your father or mother. When you love God more, then you will love your parent ans are able have compassion. You are then able to pray for their soul and as the Lord gives opportunity. Able to witness to them. Remember to an unbeliever the preaching of the word is just foolishness.

[@WC3isBetterThanReforged]

I would point out that your mother is still a Christian. The Catholic church doesn't look at your faith as "lesser than," rather missing out on full communion with the body of Christ. I am a Catholic Christian in a denominational mixed marriage. My wife's faith is an inspiration to me but like martin Luther, my conscience is beholden to the Word of God. If i could be protestant my life would be much easier but there are flaws in evangelical theology that i can't abide by. That being said, go to mass with your mom. Invite her to your church. Worship Jesus together as much as your conscience allows.

[@lydiaharmse2255]

These men suffered, just as the disciples for their faith. Its sad that so few know their story, but yet all live now, with the fruit of their labour.

[@jamieclements7954]

What about Thomas More, Joan of Arc, Boniface? Were they not martyrs as well? Who lead the men of Europe to defend against the onslaught of Islam at the Battle of Lepanto in the early 15th century? Who stood up against the heretics for the first 1500 years of the Church. Give the Catholics some credit. Give them Grace.

[@arspsychologia4401]

@lydiaharmse2255 And it is a great shame that those men chose to leave and start a new church, rather than lead people to rejoin the church that never changed the way the Catholics did. Now we have schism after schism after schism. Lord have mercy.

[@MisfitTina]

@@jamieclements7954they don’t believe in grace. They believe in works.

[@suzieaguilar397]

​@@MisfitTina Very true, but we are not the judge of all humantity; Christ is the judge; and all mankind shall bow unto Him, and and their tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord. Read the N.T. and the old as well.

[@suzieaguilar397]

​@@jamieclements7954 Read the Word of God; the Old Testament and the New Testament; always pray to our Father to give you enlightenment of the Word, JohnChapterOne; which is our Lord Christ.

[@jamesbryson575]

All they have to do is look at the current Pope, AND study the massive evil-corruption of the ancient Popes. All that wealth, all that costume-excess, pretending to stand between God and man, n-o-t BIBLICAL. Thank you Martin Luther.

[@dwaynejohnson4662]

And as he invites all the world religions into his antichrist system the true followers of Christ will be done in. Rev13:7-8. Jesus didn't come to bring peace but a sword.

[@BrideofChrist1026]

@@jamesbryson575 Amen to that. I remember when a friend in Michigan led me to all the Chick Publications that expose the Catholic Church. What a huge ministry and blessing all those tracks and books have been. Woe to all those that promote Catholicism! Jesus said that offenses would come, but woe to those through whom they come!❤️

[@PInk77W1]

Yeah because the Bible has no sin and all perfect people Like Judas who was picked by Jesus. Meanwhile King David was a murderer. Do u scratch David out of your Bible ? No ?

[@jay-d8g3v]

@@PInk77W1 And?

[@PInk77W1]

@ and what

[@bambiwest1391]

This is one of the best, if not the best, teachings on Christ and His salvation through and only through Him.

[@Lerian_V]

No it's not. It's the Calvinist doctrine.

[@bambiwest1391]

@@Lerian_V so you believe you are saved by your works? I’m no Calvinist … Christ offers His salvation to all the world. Sadly a whole lot of people reject Him and are deceived believing somehow they have to earn their way to heaven by their good deeds. I love growing in His grace - not because I am good. It is because I want to love and obey him and know Him. I wish you the best and that you know His truth.

[@Completeincristo]

@@Lerian_Vread acts and all the epistles. You all make an excuse to believe that’s what the Bible says and then call it “Calvinist”

[@Lerian_V]

@@bambiwest1391 I believe I'm saved by faith working through love (Gal. 5:6).

[@Lerian_V]

@@Completeincristo I have read it all before concluding that Calvinists got it wrong.

[@jeremypalmer7177]

Grew up AG. Was just recently baptized Eastern Orthodox. Praise God!

[@jackson58897]

Praise God! ☦

[@why7020]

Ur still not off the hook. Orthodox has some catholic practices

[@jeremypalmer7177]

@@why7020 I hope I never get off the hook. Orthodoxy has me hook, line, and sinker!

[@ryanpowell9003]

​@@jeremypalmer7177choosing religion over salvation. Interesting trade there. Enjoy the bowl of soup.

[@jeremypalmer7177]

@@ryanpowell9003 thanks for the concern. Lol I'll say a prayer for you tonight!

[@redraven1410]

My late husband was saved out of the Catholic Faith by the Grace of Jesus Christ. HALLELUJAH!

[@SeanusAurelius]

@@mpkropf5062 He *didn't* say that. He did say, "He who perseveres to the end will be saved". But more importantly, he said, "He who believes will be saved" and "He who does not believe will not be saved". That bluntly, sometimes more bluntly. He said it 10+ times in John. See John 3:115-18 (4 times!), John 3:36, John 5:24, John 6:36, John 6:40, John 6:47, John 11:25 and 11:26, John 11:40, John 12:26, John 14:12 (a little different - note the relationship between works and believing in this one!), and the purpose of the gospel itself, as stated in both John 1 and John 20.

[@StringofPearls55]

I'll pray that He has mercy on your husband's soul.

[@judgedredd31]

@@StringofPearls55well, “it is finished,” so… yeah. If the wrath of God is inflicted on Christ then there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ, right?

[@StringofPearls55]

@judgedredd31 Why would God inflict wrath on his beloved son? That's seriously messed up.

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 → see John 14:23,24 for God's Way of salvation...love is the key

[@gabrieln3836]

In my late twenties now, and was received into the Catholic Church almost 4 years ago after growing up Evangelical and then Baptist. I discovered that none of the genuine truth and vibrancy of my Protestant heritage was lost but only amplified and brought into a fullness in the Catholic Church after unraveling all the misconceptions and caricatures that I was told about Catholicism growing up and into my formative years as a Protestant. I think that’s a process JD Vance also underwent which is more than just the brief clip Todd showed here about how the Catholic Church is “old.” Do the honest work of wrestling with the best presentation of the apostolic faith of Catholicism and you may come away with a realization like Paul did when he encountered the risen Lord and realized that the Judaism he loved and fought for so zealously was only truly complete in the fullness of the messiah and his body, the one church

[@christianb1176]

My story is the same. Went down the history rabbit hole.

[@davidfunk6698]

​@@christianb1176 Yup. The history was the final straw.

[@dfpolitowski2]

No one is born again there. Catholics are still in their sins so how can you consider that a true fellowship among the saints. You yourself may need to be yet converted. You must be blind to all this. Just saying not condemning.

[@suzieaguilar397]

@@dfpolitowski2 Indeed, we cannot condemn, only our God is the one who condemns: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life." John3.16. 3.17, He did not come to condenn but to save. Paraphrase, but you may read it for yourself to gain understanding.

[@suzieaguilar397]

@@dfpolitowski2 These people on this thread must be born of God's Spirit to be able to discern the truth; nobody goes to be present with Christ, unless they believe and trust in Him. He is the pathway to belonging in His body, his church, his Kingdom. Through Christ only are we given the gift of faith and salvation, through which we gain entry into eternal life; only through Christ. Our church is under covenant.

[@IlliterateBook]

This is totally false. The Catholic Church does not teach that you must “earn” your salvation. Even St Thomas Aquinas says that justification is a free grift from God and not human work. If you’re going to try to keep people away from Catholicism maybe don’t teach lies about what Catholicism teaches because when they find out that you’ve lied to them they’ll be more compelled to Rome.

[@BSDrumming]

It’s pretty wild how long and wide this lie has been told.

[@Hae_Haelo]

I am not catholic but I hate that different denominations go against each other. It's man made tradition and claiming how others worship God as wrong or right is nonsense. We all worship the same God. Grow up theologians!

[@opalbeauty1578]

My Catholic neighbor believes in good works for she thinks she is a good person and she's been Catholic her whole life.

[@kentadamson6992]

​@opalbeauty1578 that's anecdotal. You will not find the phrase "faith and works" in ANY official teaching of the church. The council of Trent nor the catechism say anything like that.

[@opalbeauty1578]

@kentadamson6992 They're still lost, no matter what I said.

[@ChrisPMuffin]

I am that young person. Grew up non denominational. I’ve landed Lutheran but am having a very hard time understanding how the church could have been completely wrong on the Eucharist, Mary, and tradition for 1500 years before Luther came along. Should we not hold to what the early disciples displayed in their interpretations? Such that or Clemente or St. Ignacious of Antioch

[@philipmcniel4908]

I think you'll find that Biblically-conservative Lutheranism is about in the same place you are; it doesn't teach that the church was completely wrong on the Eucharist, Mary, and tradition for 1500 years, only that some accretions occurred sometime around the 500-1000 year mark. The Lutheran answer to your question about the early disciples is, "Yes!" In fact, the Lutheran reformers spent a lot of time reading and citing the early church fathers to demonstrate that they were not introducing any new doctrines but merely reintroducing doctrines that had been held by the early church.

[@ChrisPMuffin]

@ how do you know so much? This is very helpful by the way; thank you!

[@philipmcniel4908]

@@ChrisPMuffin As for how I know all this, it's a bit of a long story. If you want to know more about it, I suggest you speak with your pastor, as the amount of education he got on these topics while in seminary will dwarf my knowledge about such things. What synod is your congregation part of, by the way?

[@ChrisPMuffin]

@ I appreciate you, thanks! and the Missouri Synod.

[@philipmcniel4908]

@@ChrisPMuffin Yeah, their pastors are very well-educated on this stuff and tend to be quite good at answering questions:)

[@bettykasischke3665]

The story about John Hus did make me cry, Todd. Thank you for relating this via your "son." LOL! You are a treasure and I love you, brother!

[@berns4146]

I'm a former Catholic and was born again in 1991...it came about from reading the Bible and after several months had a revelation that I was a sinner going to hell.I asked God to not let me die because I knew that I was going to hell! Shortly after saying this prayer a week or so the Holy Spirit entered me and saved me. I will never return to the harlot...come out of her my people lest you share in sins and receive of her plagues.

[@mitchellguidry1078]

Prayers for you to return home to the Eucharist.

[@tabandken8562]

You are literally calling the Church Jesus started, the Church guided by God, a "harlot", you're calling Jesus a harlot. You're not born again, you're deceived.

[@berns4146]

@tabandken8562 Catholicism is based upon doctrines that are contrary to the gospels that the apostles preached. It wasn't started by Christ...it started with Constantine. Three hundred years after the resurrection. You are deceived. Pick up a Bible and read. Ask God to show you the truth.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@berns4146 the old Protester/protestant line that Constantine started the Catholic Church lazy thinking because it can be disproved in hundreds of ways. Just read the letters of Church Father Saint Igneous of Antioch a decibel of Saint John the Apostle and Bishop of Antioch. “Wherever Christ is, so is the Catholic Church”. 110AD. Constantine had not been born yet when Ignatius wrote those words to the church on his way to martyrdom.

[@berns4146]

You won't do it will you...have you ever read the scriptures for yourself?

[@natf5869]

Protestants pastors and churches need to start teaching this as well.

[@mpkropf5062]

They are already teaching a false doctrine and lies about the Catholic Church! Which is talking against Jesus Christ! For His Church is the Catholic Church!!

[@Garden366]

They do. In churches of the Reformed faith, such as ARP, OPC, PCA and Reformed Baptist. Of course, this reformed doctrine gives Armenians the hives as they believe that they contribute to their salvation so if you have that belief, there is your reason as to why you’ve never heard this preached or taught in your church.

[@Reformed_Thinker]

@@Garden366 rise up brother

[@sdhVid]

💯 Most Protestants don’t understand and know Bible, understand the biblical basis for salvation and are ignorant of biblical history and doctrines.

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation...love is the *Key …I will give unto *every one of you according to your WORK - Rev 2:23 ...by WORKS a man is justified, and not by faith only - James 2:24

[@katherinecornette5315]

Happy Reformation! I’m a recovering Catholic and it’s by God’s amazing grace thru His Son Jesús that i am saved, forgiven, His child! Pray for Mr Vance 🙏🏻he is searching for religion not a relationship with the One True God!

[@toddupchurch1028]

@@katherinecornette5315 you aren’t “recovering”. You have been lead to egregious error.

[@eommablink6478]

@katherinecornette5315 Praise God Almighty! Jesus Christ has opened your heart ❤️, eyes 👀 and mind🧠😊. Also, we must pray 🙏 for Ex-President Trump🧑‍🦰 and our Madam President Harris/ VP Waltz.

[@LambsGrace]

@@eommablink6478 So, since it it not yet election day, and you have already declared a winner, you must be a demonic psychic or you know there is going to be such massive DemonRat voter fraud (again) that Kamala (with ZERO Primary votes!) will be installed as the next President! This would be the final Communist nail in the coffin of this once great nation!

[@judgedredd31]

@@eommablink6478Harris isn’t president… but yes we are to pray for our leadership no matter how corrupt they are.

[@robinhuff1867]

@@toddupchurch1028 He's had a spiritual awakening.

[@jdc4483]

My son grew up in a conservative Methodist Church (insert joke here because it no longer exists, which is why I now go to a Baptist church ) He went the Greek Orthodox route. What attracted him was the conviction of the belief system, similar to what he grew up with, in that the Bible is the infallible word of God, versus the wishy-washiness of many evangelical churches today. He also liked the reverence of a more formal ceremony, versus the modern worship services in most evangelical churches. Finally, he liked the ancient history of the church as a whole. Oddly, he did not choose Catholicism because he feels that a Pope is not legitimate. (I did not say that and have nothing against the Catholic Church. Just relaying what he told me for the sake of this response.) so far the only issue I disagree with regarding the Greek orthodox. Church is their view on universalism. I don’t believe in it. Overall, he went to the Greek orthodox church route in his college town because he felt that the main line protestant churches were losing their way, and turning away from the word of God.

[@toddupchurch1028]

@@jdc4483 he is/was right. Not about Greek Orthodox but about Protestant denominations.

[@ML-vk8ev]

Maybe people are sick and tired of the "praise and worship" gongshow and are searching for something else? Unfortunately, this has led people to these older, more reverent appearing systems. There is a 3rd option, such as home churches.

[@arspsychologia4401]

@@jdc4483 What universalism?

[@michaelbush1374]

​@arspsychologia4401 If I understand it correctly, it means in time, every person will eventually be saved and reconciled to God. (Some even go as far to say even Satan will be reconciled) I don't agree with it either.

[@arspsychologia4401]

@michaelbush1374 I've never heard that, that is concerning.

[@danielreed3666]

Happy Reformation Day!! Thank God for all those Reformers who risked (and gave) their lives for God and His word!

[@amandaturner8928]

Amen🙏🇦🇺

[@Lerian_V]

I don't thank God for men like Martin Luther who brought heretical teachings and divided the church.

[@snappyjo4642]

Hey don’t be bringing in the self serving nature and life of Martin Luther, people might actually find out they were fooled by him.

[@samuelbell3281]

​@@Lerian_Vkeep reading the Bible. While Luther may not have perfect theology he did expose many man-made beliefs of the Catholic Church.

[@brianmatthews4323]

I wish people would quit saying "Happy Reformation Day". I'm glad that the errors of the RCC were exposed, but that should be enough. It seems wrong to me for people to always want to create a new holiday (HOLY DAY) that God didn't Himself command. I visited a Reformed Baptist church a few years back but quit going because ALL they ever wanted to talk about was the Reformation. Preach the Resurrection, not the Reformation.

[@lmcfarland5751]

I am so thankful to God for these men who gave their lives so we would have access to Gods word.

[@TboneWTF]

Why do you think god is real? Thank you.

[@phillipfrancis9842]

​@@TboneWTF Good question, the book of nature, the Bible, seeing Him completely transform someone's inner being within a day, then accepting Him and watching Jesus change me. The power of Jesus's name over darkness. There is a lot of evidence to resist and sometimes we just don't want to deal with God so we ignore Him. But He's still here.

[@TboneWTF]

​@@phillipfrancis9842 ".. the Bible, .." Hmm? The bible is your answer for gods existence? Is the bible the best source for the truth? Doesn't it claim that woman was created from rib bones? it also states our universe was created in 6 days. That doesn't sound like reliable evidence does it? Good luck my friend.

[@Mari-hc5go]

I grew up Catholic. When I started reading my Bible, I realized how their doctrines are so wrong: baby baptism, Eucharist (not the same thing as the Lord's Supper), Virgin Mary as intercessor, many statues and lighting candles to them, the pope and his titles (the Vicar of Christ), the rosary, the rituals of the the seven sacraments save, purgatory, the last rites, and I could go on and on. The early Church did not practice those rituals and doctrines. The Catholic Church is not the mother church. They are the descendants of the Roman empire when Constantine mixed pagan practices with some Christian beliefs. True Christians never accepted those practices. They stayed separated from the practices the Romans introduced. The Roman Catholic Church then persecuted the ones that stayed true to Jesus' teachings. They prohibited the reading of the Bible and persecuted the ones who translated it from Latin to English. Please do your own research. Ask them how you get to heaven, question all their practices, and compare them to your Bible. What do they say about the Bible and its reading? 🙏🙏

[@marjieyoung9570]

People who are attracted to the Roman Catholic faith and are essentially citing it's established foundations and traditions as the reason why are seeking the assurance they receive by their works for salvation. There are only two kings of people: those saved and those lost. Of those people who believe they are saved many are actually lost, and of those, many are lost but seeking to be saved. Of those there are two ways people go about salvation: those who place their faith in the works of Jesus Christ alone, and those who place their faith in part or in whole in their own works. The Catholic church offers a religious structure that appeals to people who can't imagine salvation by grace through faith alone. They feel they can't rely on that only. So they augment that with something that feels more substantial to them. People are attracted to salvation by your own merit like moths are to a flame. It takes an actual miracle, an act of God, to change this default position of a person's heart.

[@commentatorgunk]

I think you hit the nail on the head.

[@dibbers75]

What an awesome history lesson about tne beginning of the Holy Bible. Thank you for your younger self for reporting on this . God bless you and God bless this channel.

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation

[@RhettCrowell-dp8dc]

You always produce great content, but this video, to me, is at the top of the charts! Thank you, sir.

[@Veritas231]

I dont get it. You guys are supposed to be christians yet you lie about what Catholics believe and teach. I know you didnt make this video but youre agreeing with them. It doesnt make sense. Even if you guys really believe that the Catholic church is your enemy, Christ teaches to love your enemies. Not to lie about them.

[@JinKobayashiHearMe]

Where was the lie? Refute it.

[@Veritas231]

@JinKobayashiHearMe The lie is that the Catholic church teaches a works based salvation. It teaches the biblical model of salvation, grace, and merit. I'll refute it with quotes and stuff later.

[@dukediesel]

I did the same thing after marrying a Catholic, not realizing at the time that it was a mistake and have since renounced becoming a catholic. The more I learned, the more I realized how unchristian the Catholic Church is. And the pope, oh brother! Where to begin…

[@melodybarbour3218]

@@PanhandleFrank He just may lead his bride to the true Jesus of Scripture.

[@Jeffersoniananti-federalist]

@@melodybarbour3218 May it be so!

[@MikaAnderson-z8y]

Might i ask? What thing is it that you wanted to do, that the Catholic Church didn't condone?

[@melodybarbour3218]

@@MikaAnderson-z8y It's about the doctrine of the Catholic church. Not that the catholic church wouldn't let him do something. RC doctrine says to pray to Mary and they worship a false Christ and they preach a false gospel. When we read God's word, we learn what God's doctrine is and we don't listen to man's doctrine.

[@melodybarbour3218]

@@MikaAnderson-z8y What is the One True Church? One of the most powerful tools the god of this world uses to blind people from the light of the Gospel and the glory of Christ is religious indoctrination (2 Cor. 4:4). This is why there is such a stubborn resistance to the Gospel by Roman Catholics. They have been indoctrinated to believe that their church is the one and only true church. It teaches that whoever refuses to enter or remain in the Catholic Church cannot be saved (Catechism, para. 846). The Roman Catholic Church Is Not the True Church The 21st century Roman Catholic Church does not bear any resemblance to the 1st century church portrayed in the New Testament. Nowhere in the Book of Acts do we see priests continuing the work of Christ's redemption on an altar during the sacrifice of the Mass. We do not find anyone praying for the dead, or venerating Mary and the saints, or transubstantiating wafers into the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. Nor can we find any mention of indulgences, purgatory, infallible popes, or a sacerdotal priesthood. There is an indisputable explanation for this. Rather than obeying the exhortation of Jude to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, the Catholic Church departed from the apostolic faith to follow deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons (Jude 3; 1 Tim. 4:1). Its apostasy was fully documented at the 16th century Council of Trent when it issued numerous anathemas against anyone who did not believe its "infallible" dogmas. The Professing Church Is Not the True Church Both believers and unbelievers are included in the professing church. Tragically, there are many who "profess" Christ but do not "possess" Christ. They are religious, but have no relationship with Christ. They have a zeal for God but it is not based on Biblical knowledge. Their names are on church rolls, but not in the Lamb's Book of Life. Jesus calls them "tares" who have been sown by the devil among the "wheat" (Mat. 13:24-30, 36-43). Some of them even call Jesus "Lord" and boast in what they are doing for salvation. These tares may one day hear the most terrifying words they could ever hear when Jesus declares, “I never knew you, depart from Me” (Mat. 7:23). The Body of Christ Is the One True Church The true church is the body of Christ and the family of God (Eph. 4:12; 1 Cor. 12:27). It is composed of all believers in the Lord Jesus who have been born again of God (John 1:12-13). It has only one Head, one Shepherd and one builder - the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the only church that Jesus purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:28). He adds to His church when a man is saved by believing His Gospel (Acts 2:47). Like the penitent thief on the cross, he may not have the opportunity to be baptized in water, but he has something far better, the baptism of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13). Each member is being conformed to the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29). The One True Church Is Apostolic This is the only church which is truly apostolic because it is built upon the one foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone (Eph. 2:20). It upholds the doctrines they preached and contends for the faith of the apostles (Jude 3). It is the church of the living God that is the pillar and support of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15). This is the "holy catholic (universal) church" of the Apostles' Creed, with members in every part of the world where the Gospel is believed. This church is the chosen race, the purchased possession, the holy nation, the royal priesthood whose names are written in heaven (1 Pet. 2:9; Heb. 12:23). They are not citizens of this world but are only passing through on their way home to heaven. They labor in the fields white for harvest by proclaiming the voice of the Good Shepherd so His lost sheep will hear and follow Him (John 10:16). This is the church that is diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit because they are all taught by one Spirit (Eph. 4:3). The True Church Is Protected by the Power of God This is the church to which the Lord Jesus promises "the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" and to which He says, "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world" (Matt. 16:18, 28:20). This is the only church which is certain to endure unto the end. No member will ever perish (John 10:28). Once enrolled in this church, sinners are safe for all eternity; they can never be cast away (John 6:37). The continual intercession of the Good Shepherd, coupled with the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit protects, every member (Heb. 7:25). This is the church which shall be truly glorious at the end, without spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless (Eph. 5:27). Pray for Those Outside the One True Church If anyone does not belong to the one true church at the end of their days, it will have been better if they had never been born. It is my prayer and heart's desire that Catholics and false converts who read this article will recognize they are on the wide road that leads to destruction. Let us plead with them to become a member of the true church by entering through the narrow gate that leads to eternal life (Mat. 7:13-14). from Mike Gendron, Proclaiming the Gospel

[@marwood1969]

When I was born again I was (and always will be) aware of my wretchedness to sure an acute degree that I don't think I could ever imagine in my wildest dreams that I could do anything to earn my salvation. I am still amazed that God would save such a creature. 'Getting in' to Heaven based on your own feeble efforts seems to me an insult to God and a complete lack of understanding of our wicked helplessness.

[@eileenone8665]

Amen🙏

[@PatrickBelfiore-wf9ue]

We can never earn our salvation. But we need to conduct our lives in a way that is worthy of our salvation. That blood was Precious.

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation...love is the *Key …I will give unto *every one of you according to your WORK - Rev 2:23 ...by WORKS a man is justified, and not by faith only - James 2:24

[@goazack]

Being “born again” doesn’t mean salvation is just about feeling bad about your sin-it’s about aligning yourself with Christ’s Church, the body He established to save us. Salvation isn’t just a personal feeling or one-time decision, but a lifelong journey of transformation in His grace. It’s not about our “feeble efforts,” but about living through Christ’s life-giving sacraments in His Church. Let go of the “me and Jesus” mindset and get with the full, ancient faith He gave us.

[@Joaquinokc]

Excellent. May your teaching help MANY to come to know and be saved by Christ for eternity.

[@goazack]

Absolutely, but salvation isn’t just about knowledge-it’s about being part of the true Church that Christ established. It’s not just about believing, but living out the faith in the fullness of the sacraments, Tradition, and the unbroken teachings of the apostles. Christ’s Church isn’t just an idea; it’s a reality, and it’s in the Church that salvation is worked out. Anything less than the fullness of the faith leads people away from the truth.

[@lisafaser6031]

Thank you so much! My in-laws are Catholic. Recently, my husband was baptized as a born again Christian. I am so grateful to the Lord Jesus for reaching his heart with the truth of salvation.🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻 I am saving this video to witness, with history and facts that we are saved by grace and the blood of Jesus Christ alone-not works. Thank you and God Bless your Ministry!❤️✝️❤️

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 → see John 14:23,24 for God's condition for salvation

[@jbloe555]

There is only one baptism. Your husband took a born again bath. Thank God for your in-laws and may God help your poorly catechized husband. If he understood his Catholic faith he would not have left.

[@lisafaser6031]

@ My husband chose to have a water baptism to celebrate publicly his heartfelt choice to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. His salvation occurred in his heart and is a gift from the Lord, not something earned through ritual or works. But it sure was a joyful occasion! As Paul writes in Ephesians 2: 8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” May the Lord Jesus bless you as you walk in faith with Him.❤️✝️❤️

[@jbloe555]

@lisafaser6031 His choice is a work. Denying his infant baptism and the free gift of the Holy Spirit and relying on his action makes it contingent upon him (works). We agree on salvation being a free gift from God. Please read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online (see paragraphs below) and you will realize that the guy in this video is speading a lie, which is a sin. Willfully ignoring the truth of what the Catholic Church teaches, even if you disagree, also is a sin. We both believe in Jesus and you seem like a nice person. Please don't hate what you don't understand. Blessings and peace to you and your family. 1996 Our justification comes from the grace of God. Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God, adoptive sons, partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life. 1997 Grace is a participation in the life of God. It introduces us into the intimacy of Trinitarian life: by Baptism the Christian participates in the grace of Christ, the Head of his Body. As an "adopted son" he can henceforth call God "Father," in union with the only Son. He receives the life of the Spirit who breathes charity into him and who forms the Church.

[@Lerian_V]

​@@lisafaser6031 Becareful who you show this video because it contains a lot of easily debunked falsehoods. He misrepresented what the Catholic Church has taught for 2000 years. It's so one sided. Todd is freaking out because strong Protestants are becoming Catholic while it's the weak Catholics that are going to Protestantism.

[@lguz386]

No I left the Roman Catholic church .After 70 yrs . now Im am KJ Bible believer .By faith by grace alone .

[@arspsychologia4401]

Orthodoxy is growing even more. God is glorious!

[@jeremypalmer7177]

My family of 4 was just baptized a few weeks ago. ☦️

[@arspsychologia4401]

@jeremypalmer7177 Glory to God! ☦️

[@Veritas231]

I'll be confirmed Catholic this december. God is good. There's a great increase of people coming back to the orthodox churches.

[@jackson58897]

Glory to God! ☦

[@ryanpowell9003]

Still a works based system that teaches you can lose salvation. The gospel is the only path to salvation

[@1new-man]

Performance based faith is great as long as we perform because of Gods unspeakable gift and not 4 it

[@angieobes9835]

Yes, a reaction from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, given as a gift

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation...love is the *Key …I will give unto *every one of you according to your WORK - Rev 2:23 ...by WORKS a man is justified, and not by faith only - James 2:24

[@josephposenecker9741]

I think people are doing it because the evidence is becoming overwhelming that Jesus chose students to teach. He chose to have his teachings passed down though his students in an organized way that he set up. If Jesus wanted people to interpret a book he would have just written a book and told everyone to read it. Protestantism is just enlightenment rejection of the way Jesus chose for his teaching to be passed through out time. It doesn’t even make sense with in the story. You have to become like a Pharisee and a lawyer to pull out sentences at a time to twist the story of the gospels to try and make its seem like it’s saying something completely different than it clearly does.

[@asagehopkins]

What evidence of Jesus’s teachings are you referring to?

[@hismajesty6272]

@asagehopkins In the Bible when He puts the Apostles in charge when He ascended.

[@WhoSays12]

He didn't convert to a different religion, he converted to a different denomination. I'm a homegrown Alabama Southern Baptist who is also converting to Catholicism. The fruits of the Catholic Church and their Theology has shown to be growing while the libertarian and doomer protestant churches are fading away. God preserves His church and Catholicism is the past, present and future of the Church. If you have serious Theological questions like I did, I highly suggest attending RCIA classes held by the Catholics themselves. There are reasonable and theologically sound reasons for everything they believe, but you wouldn't know that by listening to protestant's explanations of Catholic beliefs. Go to the source to learn.

[@Carolyn-LB]

Actually there are not. For instance, selling indulgences for sin. (!not scriptural. ) Paying priests to pray for the dead. ( not scriptural) And there are many more

[@grantc9012]

I converted to Christianity from atheism a couple years ago and chose Catholicism because I was more convinced by its arguments than those from Protestants. I quickly discovered most of the Protestant criticisms of Catholicism were based on ignorance of both history and what the Church actually teaches, and that Protestantism’s core presupposition of sola scriptura is really indefensible.

[@DavidCraig-hd1rj]

Sshhh you’ll probably get harassed by people trying to convert you since most of the viewers on this channel believe what this guy says is true and don’t realize how badly he misrepresents Rome.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@DavidCraig-hd1rj so many times I have corrected evangelical Christian’s in their incorrect information about the Catholic Church and yet they will ignore you and just repeat that false information hours or days later, as if they never were informed of their false preaching.

[@icypirate11]

I would try to unconvert you back to atheism but you probably feel comfort, hope, meaning, and purpose from your religion. 😉 I somewhat agree with you. I was born and raised nondenominational, I then accepted Calvinism (Reformed Baptist) in my teens, and then about 4 or 5 years ago I was convinced to let _Sola Scriptura_ go and shifted to PCA/CREC when I accepted pedo-baptism and pedo-communion. About two years ago I decided to take on supposed contradictions and atheist arguments to better my apologetic skills defending the faith. I dove deep into Biblical scholarship, critical scholarship, textual criticism, source criticism, and the origins of Judaism and Christianity from both faith -based and nonfaith-based sources... and ended up, after 30+ years in the faith, an atheist... completely by accident. I would agree with you that _Sola Scriptura_ is indefensible.

[@PrisonPreacher]

@snappyjo4642 If you believe Mary was without sin, as Catholics do, you've never been born again.

[@PrisonPreacher]

@snappyjo4642 Where in the Scriptures is there such a thing as Purgatory? There isn't. This is idolatry and blasphemy. The Catholic Church is lying to you.

[@tstjohn777]

Pastor teachers dropped the ball decades ago on removing false teachers grom the church as Paul did. Now we have are over 45,000 Christian denominations worldwide and more than 200 in the United States. 1 cor.1: Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

[@sankap.h.1461]

We are saved by Grace through faith indeed. But faith without works is dead. Our works are evidence of whether we have true faith or not. "You shall know them by their fruits..." as Jesus said.

[@lorilemmonsharvey3633]

This is so sad and troubling! God saved my husband out of the Catholic Church. Sadly most protestant churches have been overthrown by seeker friendly heresy, charismatic heresy and proggressive heresy.

[@ryand730]

the Canadian church on our northern border is so woke that it is less doctrinally sound than the Catholic church in that country.

[@worldupsidedown1]

You are so right! It's rampant.

[@snappyjo4642]

God saved me out of the “once saved always saved” perversion of scripture, praise the Lord!

[@PrisonPreacher]

@@snappyjo4642 Fantastic! Please post the Scriptures God gave you where the Holy Spirit was unsealed by you and you can be snatched out of His hand. Thank you.

[@snappyjo4642]

@@PrisonPreacher please post to the world where the scriptures say “once saved always saved” and “ sola Scriptura” is the only truth of God. Thanks 1.8 billion Catholics and Orthodox are waiting for the chapter and verse.

[@shaunmartinell5825]

Your son did a great job Todd!

[@TheSpaceHobo]

lol

[@anacontreras4548]

😂😊

[@howdy2496]

Here's why. These evangelicals find out about the apostolic fathers who were disciples of the apostles themselves and they read their writings and quickly realize they sound very catholic and orthodox.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

That's not true.

[@howdy2496]

@@sharoncrawford7192 Of course it is.

[@Veritas231]

​@sharoncrawford7192 Google or KZbin the names of the deciples of the apostles. Polycarp, Ignatius, Clement. Learn a little about what they taught and believed and we will happily recieve you in a Catholic or EO church soon enough. Blessings

[@michaelbush1374]

Why not just read Paul's letters instead of studying all the guys after him playing telephone for centuries? Make it make sense.

[@howdy2496]

@@michaelbush1374 OK. Let's do that. 2 Timothy 2:2 "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." Paul is first in the link. Timothy is second in the link, the people Timothy is teaching are third in the link and the people who they teach are fourth in the link. Notice Paul asked Timothy to teach them what he had heard not read. I guess Paul had faith the gospel would be preserved by the Holy Spirit orally and not derailed by telephone tag. One of the apostolic fathers is Clement of Rome. The same Clement mentioned by name in Philippians 4:3 as the fellow worker of Paul. He wrote a letter to the Corinthians which is available to read. What are you going to do when you find yourself in a theological disagreement with men who got their Bible training directly from the apostles? ✌️

[@1051_fam]

Thank God for the reformation, steering the church back in the direction of biblical Christianity ❤

[@goazack]

The Reformation? More like a giant step away from the fullness of Christ’s Church. Splitting from the Apostolic Tradition didn’t bring us closer to truth-it fractured the unity Christ prayed for. Biblical Christianity isn’t just about sola scriptura-it’s about preserving the full Gospel as handed down through the Church. Want the real, unbroken faith? It’s in the ancient, Apostolic Church, not the self-made “reforms” of man. Get back to the roots!

[@dylansmall9699]

I was an atheist for a very long time. It wasn’t until around Easter this year I became a Christian and accepted the Jesus Christ as my God, my Lord, and my Savior. Before that took place, my heart opened to God as I began to entertain and attempt to understand the teachings of Christ. This happened to a greater degree after I became I Christian. I realized that so much of what I thought I knew about Christianity was built on lies, misinformation, and misunderstanding. As my eyes were opened to the truth, I was humbled by the ever increasing realization of how little I truly knew. After mulling over what Got had made me realize, there was another thing sitting on my heart. If I had been so mistaken about Christianity in general, how much more so have I been mistaken about Catholicism. I still love the Lord Jesus with all my heart and even now I’ve found more of it than I thought possible. However it was in learning about Catholicism that my faith in Jesus has grown. Now I’m going through RCIA and will become a Catholic this coming Easter. I plead for any of you who have read this if you think you know anything about the Christianity, Protestant or Catholic, please examine it more faithfully and humbly. Most importantly don’t go off of what someone else tells you that a group of people believe. May God lead us into all truth and through that to him for all eternity.

[@forgivenhallelujah]

My Mormon neighbors came to me decades ago using much of the same church lingo I’d become familiar with growing up with Christian grandparents. Because I was living in a predominantly Mormon region, most of the people I knew were affiliated with that religion. It would’ve been easier for me to go-along to get-along. But I took the time to research (before the days of internet) the history and doctrines Mormonism was founded on. To my surprise, even most of my Mormon friends were ignorant of many of these things. They simply followed a lot of "rules," (or tried to when other Mormons were around) handed down by their bishops and family members. They were driven by tradition. I didn’t want to join the club and was summarily ostracized. Tradition also plays a big role in the RCC. I pray you will become a student of the scriptures and allow God’s word to direct your path. Might I suggest you at least listen to a comparative religion teacher? Mike Gendron breaks down RCC church history fairly thoroughly. He’s got some good messages on YT. Don’t let anyone talk you out of researching. That connection we get from belonging to a tribe can be rewarding. Just be certain you aren’t basing any decisions on feelings of belonging. They can be a hook in your jaw. I was surprised to learn this is even a big part of the drug culture! We all get the free will to choose, but in the end, we each give our own account. When God asks me why He should allow me into His heaven, my answer will be…ONLY by the blood of Jesus.

[@user-sf7ve9fm2t]

I urge you to please, please, rethink this. It seems Satan is deceiving you, and being a new Christian, you are a vulnerable target, for he does not want you to lay hold of the salvation in Christ that you may have come to. Roman Catholics have so many beliefs that are not only not biblical, they're blasphemous. I was so encouraged at the start of your comment, then my heart sank when I read that you're going to become Roman Catholic 😢 Roman Catholics are not Christian - it's one of Satan's biggest deceptions, and it's truly sad so many are sucked into it. Please seek God's Word and pray, pray, pray. Talk out loud to Jesus about this. Follow Him with all your heart, don't get caught up in the false teachings of the RCC and be misled like so many others - your eternity depends on it. I'm so sad Satan has whispered this idea in your ear 😢

[@Rachel_1177]

I grew up Catholic and fell away from God as a young adult. I married a Protestant and had a conversion 24 years ago. God has since brought me into a deeper and deeper understanding about the truth of the gospel. Having an understanding of this truth, I could never return to the RCC. It would be a denial of the gospel and a betrayal of my Lord Jesus Christ. I have many conversations with my aunt who is still a very devout Catholic. This video is something I feel I could share with her as we explore Truth. R.C. Sproul's teaching series on the RCC was also helpful in explaining the differences. Sola Deo Gloria!

[@TboneWTF]

" God has since brought me..." How can you prove god is actually real? Thank you.

[@Rachel_1177]

@@TboneWTF I will give you the benefit that your question is genuine. What I did not say in my comment is that in my falling away, I came to doubt God's existence, a state I remained in for several years and was okay with. I obviously have since had a change in my beliefs and I attribute it to God seeking me out because I was not seeking Him. R.C. Sproul, the theologian I mentioned said this to an atheist club who had invited him to prove that God is real, "You already know very well that there is a God. Your problem is not that you don’t know that God exists; your problem is that you hate the God that you know exists. Your problem is, in the final analysis, not an intellectual one; it’s a moral one." You asked me: "how can I prove...." I refer you to Paul's letter to the Romans (1:18-23) as the answer to your question, whether you were genuine in your asking or not.

[@TboneWTF]

​@@Rachel_1177 So you've offered no credible evidence other than to say that you were "falling away". Sorry but I'm unconvinced that your beliefs are rational. Good luck my dear.

[@Rachel_1177]

@@TboneWTF Your comment really seems to reveal your lack of openness and your real motive for commenting. What difference is it to me whether you believe my beliefs are rational or why I would think it's my job to convince of you of anything? You asked me a question and I answered it. How you respond is your choice. What's fascinating to me is how many people who call themselves atheists hang around Christian blogs, news sites, videos, etc. Or, they create youtube channels focused solely on Christianity and how much they hate it. My atheist friends and I respect each other. Sometimes we talk about God and Christianity. We care about each other and they know I pray for them and they care for me in their way. If you are wishing me good luck as a good sentiment, I accept it. Likewise, I wish you God's blessings.

[@TboneWTF]

​@@Rachel_1177 LOL When you make an amazing claim that god is real you better be prepared for other people to be skeptical my dear. That usually means being asked for credible evidence. I'm sorry my disbelief angers you. maybe your anger is more because my questions are asking you for answers that make you uncomfortable.. Good luck in the future.

[@cathywestholt5324]

He had also considered Mormonism before landing on Catholicism. He also had a Hindu wedding. He just wants to slap on some kind of religious affiliation.

[@snappyjo4642]

Give me some of that old time religion!

[@hismajesty6272]

He had a Hindu wedding because his wife is Hindu. It isn’t our job to speculate on his inner convictions, we can only go off his words and actions.

[@snappyjo4642]

@ yes it’s so wonderful that JD (who was an atheist) found Jesus through the Catholic Church. No need to speculate on his faith he’s open about being a Catholic Christian.

[@julieong5605]

Brother Todd, your son looks and sounds exactly like you. Even his gestures are similar. Thank God and the most important, He believes the truth just like you.❤ Have a blessed week.

[@tunjiojo7444]

it’s a joke that is young Todd from years ago

[@anacontreras4548]

😂

[@amandaturner8928]

​@@tunjiojo7444 i thought the "son," looked way too much like him!! Thanks😂

[@tunjiojo7444]

@@amandaturner8928 😂

[@David-yw2lv]

St.James wrote "Faithbwithout works is dead."

[@seangreene6829]

I was raised Catholic, and I attended Catholic schools through high school. Thank you for the history lesson. Thank you, Lord, for saving me over 42 years ago. Very good video.

[@hismajesty6272]

I notice a lot of Gen X Catholics went Evangelical, and Gen Z Evangelicals are going traditional. Generational gaps, I suppose.

[@Jesus_Christ_is_Lord_327]

1:35 Tod, you are way too good of an actor. When you started to “cry,” I had to stop what I was doing to see your son. 🤦🏻‍♀️ This was an excellent teaching on the reformation. Thank you Sir.

[@63stratoman]

I was raised Roman Catholic and came to a saving faith in Christ at the age of 18 and became an “Independent” Baptist shortly after leaving home and joining the Navy. Although this “flavor” of Baptists often misrepresents much of what Rome teaches (which I had to later unlearn and correctly learn Church history), there is no way I would ever return to Roman Catholicism and I am far more Baptist (and unashamedly Protestant) than ever before but I do my best to ensure what I say about Roman Catholicism would be something a faithful and knowledgeable Roman Catholic would acknowledge as a faithful representation of their faith.

[@judgedredd31]

Keep it up. It takes persistence and consistency to make “steel-manning” a habit. It’s too easy to make fun of what we know is wrong, it’s hard to remember that those who believe there is authority outside of or above scripture cannot comprehend what is true until God regenerates them-and we too were once dead in our sins in the same way, probably reacting defensively in the same way we’d expect them to when misrepresenting their misplaced faith.

[@Harrison_SamsonCertified]

Saying that someone converted from Christianity to Catholicism is like saying they've immigrated to Washington D.C from America.

[@ram0166]

No, not quite.

[@Harrison_SamsonCertified]

@@ram0166 How so?

[@annep.1905]

@@Harrison_SamsonCertified Because D.C. is part of America, but Catholicism is not Christian, per se.

[@ram0166]

@@Harrison_SamsonCertified Roman Catholicism is an apostate church that denies the true gospel. They are like a political party that wants you to believe you need them for everything when all you need is Jesus.

[@tonysid3563]

But, ... isn't that what all elected federal level politicians and unelected political appointees do?

[@EricRuskoski]

Amazing! my disciple my little cousin had this happen, for exactly that reason, weird! I pray for him that he returns to the truth and understands, and is saved!

[@BrendanJobe]

The first church of Christ traces its beginning to the day of Pentecost when Peter and the other apostles first preached the gospel as an accomplished fact. This is not a matter of church succession at all, for no group of people today can successfully trace their lineage back to that church. It is, however, very much a matter of church identity, and for that, one must go back to the Bible and the Bible alone. Unfortunately, the Roman Catholic Church does not do that. One must go back to a time before Roman Catholicism existed, before the Greek Orthodoxes existed, to a time when men were just Christians.

[@goazack]

The early Church was not based solely on the Bible alone, but on the lived tradition of the apostles, which was passed down through the ages. The Church was founded on Christ and His apostles, and that unbroken lineage is preserved in the Orthodox Church. To deny this is to overlook the history of the Church, which was united under one faith and sacraments long before modern denominations appeared. The gospel is not just a matter of personal interpretation but a living, shared tradition that leads us to Christ.

[@legendman97]

The history of protestantism begins 500 years ago as a PROTEST and rejection of The Church established by Christ and led by The Holy Spirit through the Apostles and their successors 2000 years ago.

[@DanielVargas-ir9rx]

I dont agree with the GUY in the video on a lot of things (he is annoying to me)... but the catholic church isnt the church (i dont even call it a church) established by Christ. Read Acts (which people generally dont dare to question what they believe, human nature) and you wont find catholicism there. The most plausible conclusion I came to understand is that SATAN set up catholicism... hard pill to swallow, but the data and intel is all in the bible (especially Acts and Romans). Billions are likely deceived. Nothing new under the sun. Deception is tricky and rampant.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

No, they protested the catholic teaching about salvation, because they teach falsely.

[@legendman97]

@ Nope…

[@Veritas231]

​@@legendman97 Evangelical protestants are so far off from the original protestants. For example, Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Zwingly all affirm the Perpetual Virginity of Mary! They would be enraged to hear how far protestants have slid away from orthodox Christianity.

[@somebodyonhere]

​@@sharoncrawford7192 So Jesus disciples and their successors got salvation and Jesus teachings wrong for 1500 years until a couple men came and along and got it right just 500 years ago?? That makes no sense. The word Catholic means Universal. We are universal christians because there was only ONE church that Jesus established for everyone. Not many different churches with different teachings. God only ever chooses one of everything. One holy couple (Adam and Eve). One holy family (Noah). One holy tribe (Abraham). One holy Nation (Moses). One holy kingdom (David). ONE Holy, Universal and Apostolic Church. Founded by Jesus.

[@orangeandslinky]

This was amazing! Thanks so much for showing us this.

[@thewisceeeggg1624]

WOW, your son is your spittin' image!

[@anacontreras4548]

😂

[@michaelterry4394]

Wow such an observation! Your a genius! , I. BEING PHACIOUS.

[@dsmattison]

Yes. Baptism is a requirement for membership in the Catholic church but they do not require one to be rebaptized if they were already baptized in another Christian faith. So saying that one has to be "baptized" into the Catholic church is not entirely true.

[@maggieh8750]

I like how you were able to bring a historicist and Biblical view on Christianity and giving insights to where the world is headed. Thank you Sir.

[@davidmays1115]

EXCELLENT VIDEO TODD!!! This is an extremely disturbing trend and it's imperative that Christian parents teach their kids all about the Reformation and who Martin Luther was! Their eternal destiny depends on it. Anyone who "converts" from Christianity to Roman Catholicism was never born again (spiritually regenerated ) by God the Holy Spirit. If they were they would never abandon their Lord Jesus Christ and switch to a false religion based on lies and superstition! It's imperative ALL true Christians study their old King James Bible so they will not fall into false doctrine. The devil prowls 24/7 like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour! 1 Peter 5:8

[@goazack]

Luther’s breakaway didn’t restore the true faith-it started a split from the one Church Christ founded. His rebellion led to individualism and error, not truth. The real Church preserves Christ's teachings through sacraments, Tradition, and authority, unbroken since the apostles. It's not enough to "just believe." True faith is found in the fullness of the Church, where salvation is worked out in the life of the faithful. The Reformation led people away from, not back to, the truth.

[@Okenshield69]

Give anyone who wants to convert to Catholicism a copy of Foxe's Book of Martyrs.

[@ElessarofGondor]

Or Church Fathers like Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr and Irenaeus

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation...love is the *Key …I will give unto *every one of you according to your WORK - Rev 2:23 ...by WORKS a man is justified, and not by faith only - James 2:24

[@danielgoodaker5226]

Anyone who seriously reads the New Testament could never accept Catholic doctrine.

[@truthteller3288]

You could not be more wrong.

[@nomdeguerre8464]

​@@truthteller3288

[@bryanbulmer6716]

When you think your marriage will help you get to heaven but you miss th point and actually go to hel!

[@insaneoflex01]

I am a hispanic man and in the latam catholic church they dont read the bible and have weird rituals. I became a christian when I read the bible for myself.

[@nomdeguerre8464]

@@bryanbulmer6716?

[@skinnyshoes11halfAA]

On the Shoulders of Giants is still my very favorite resource from Wretched ❤

[@thetanker5653]

I just bought it a year or two ago.... I should have gotten it way sooner!

[@bettyboop9077]

MIKE GENDRON - “Proclaiming the Gospel” has tons of materials for witnessing to Catholics in a very sweet manner.

[@carriebutler-sx9kg]

Pray for JD to encounter Christ in a powerful undeniable way. Oh Lord open his eyes as He too oversees this nation. In Jesus name.

[@OllieOverTheMoon]

Excellent ! And very much needed ! Every Christian ought to be celebrating the Reformation - especially this week and on October 31st ! ✝ _Jesus told the people who had faith in him, _*_“If you obey what I have said, you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”_* John 8:31-32

[@goazack]

The Reformation might have sparked a push for scripture over tradition, but it also led to many distortions of the true faith. The Bible alone is not the full picture-God gave us the Church to safeguard the truth, not just individual interpretation. True freedom comes from embracing the fullness of faith in the Church that has preserved Christ’s teachings from the Apostles, not from dividing and redefining them. Truth is found in the unbroken Tradition, not just the Bible alone.

[@PInk77W1]

3:25 “We don’t become perfect But God sees us as perfect?” So Glad I’m Catholic.

[@haronsmith8974]

Its crazy to see him just have these inconsistencies in his thinking and then the gaul to claim Catholics aren't Christians.

[@SpockvsEgon]

I strongly considered becoming Catholic. My wife was raised Catholic, and at the time I was an atheist brought back to my Bible by Dr. Jordan Peterson. I didn't really believe in God. I believed in religion, and I was looking for any church to join. After finding God, I was still courting Catholicism and started attending mass regularly because it more conveniently fit into my schedule. However, once the priest explained what the phrase "immaculate conception" really meant (as he explained it, Mary was born without sin and that's why Jesus didn't inherit original sin) I realized I couldn't continue to attend in good conscience. Only Jesus was without sin. Sorry. That's something I can't compromise on.

[@christianb1176]

I recommend Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary for reading. Mary is the living Ark of the Covenant, as she held Jesus in her womb. It is not illogical that the vessel of Christ would be sinless. It's at least worth considering to understand why that is the Church's teaching.

[@Springtime00100]

I have a thought to lay before you, In testimony of the Transfiguration of Jesus recorded in the Bible in Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36. We see that though Christ was FULLY God and FULLY human, yet his glory was concealed and only revealed to those on the mount of transfiguration. Could it then be argued that Jesus could have been carried by Mary in the womb (and outside the womb), as well as walked among us close enough to touch as sinful humanity without killing us, because his glory was concealed? In the story of the Ark of the Covenant a man died because he touched it, if Mary was truly “the ark of the covenant” during her pregnancy, would others not also have died if they touched her? I understand the line of thinking (how could a sinful human carry the son of God), however, I’m concerned it’s negating the gospel, by saying that it is possible for a human to be born sinless, who is not the son of God. If that was the case, then why have Jesus die on the cross to save sinners? If they can just be born sinless. You are endangering the truth that every human born under Adam needs the Gospel. I’m sure the book might make some convincing arguments, but all good lies are woven with some truth. I encourage you to look through the Old Testament at all the sinful men and women God worked through to bring about his plan of redemption, David even pleading in Psalm “ don’t take your Holy Spirit from me” Mary would not be first nor the last sinner whom God worked through for the glory of his will and Devine purpose.

[@Psalm34rws]

@@SpockvsEgon The early Christians venerated Mary. In the second century even. Sinless, yes Mary was, but only by the grace wrought on the Cross applied retroactively so that, just as God would only dwell in the Tabernacle after it was consecrated and made holy. Do you believe God in the flesh got his flesh from a sinful creature?!?!? No, she was raised to that dignity of being preserved from sin for the glory and honor of Jesus. Catholicism is big on the Bible so that’s where all the Catholic stuff comes from. Revelation 12, forget the verses but in Isaiah and Micah, etc. I have a general question though, why is there an insistence on Mary being a sinner? What a nasty desire to want to have the mother of Jesus a sinner. And then deny God His glory by saying what He did is not so.

[@miamaria333]

​@HaleySalyers God's Will is God's Will. He can do anything He Wills. There are no barriers or limitations because He needs No agreement or belief much less permission from the creatures He created. God hates sin!!! This Is His Mother and He Wills her to be perfect and especially sinless, of course! Who wouldn't if they could, create their mother to be perfect and sinless? God did it and it is so, it Is the Father's plan. Whether one believes it or not doesn't change it, but we will be very happy when we stand before Him at our death and see the love in His face and Heart to know that we pleased Him in loving and honoring Mary His mother, our Mother gifted to us from the Cross. The Ark of the Covenant can hold No sin!❤

[@Psalm34rws]

@@Springtime00100 Quit calling Mary a sinner as if you know. It’s disrespectful to Jesus if he in fact did preserve his mother from sin. Instead, just believe what you believe and keep it in mind that you don’t know absolutely either way same as everyone including me

[@justinhannan3809]

In case you weren't aware, if you're Baptized Christian, regardless of the denomination, you're Baptized. The Catholic Church recognizes all documented Baptisms, regardless of who performed them. Also, most well formed Protestants, often convert to Catholicism, while poorly formed Catholics often covert to Protestantism. The word "Protestant" is used because those who started their own sect/church/denomination are PROTESTING against the one True, Holy, and Apostolic Church. The Catholic (Universal) Church.

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

I'm the only non-Catholic in my family.

[@devstev380]

Me too

[@lonnieclemens8028]

It is good to hear from you David. The position you are in is very unique.

[@wondermegs]

I got saved in college after growing up Catholic (and even working in my childhood parish as an Altar server, as I grew up in an American diocese where it was allowed for girls to serve) My family is still Catholic, and I and my husband pray for them regularly.

[@WC3isBetterThanReforged]

Maybe your family is on to something... you should listen to them.

[@aMadison2010]

@@WC3isBetterThanReforged That’s sick Jesus didn’t say I did my part now you do yours He said it is finished He is God not Mary she can’t hear you she was also a sinner and she had at least 6 other children so she did not remain celibate. Narrow is the path I’d go with the one over the ton good luck in your catholic cult

[@Xenonterminus5]

He was an atheist before this if I'm not mistaken, not a Christian.

[@thecrew777]

Getting ready to celebrate Reformation Day! Thank you for this!

[@snappyjo4642]

Why would you celebrate some guys splitting up Christianity into to 10’s of thousands of sects?

[@brianmatthews4323]

Stop doing that.

[@tomw6271]

i pray God has elected jd to be saved and he gets out of the catholic cult

[@janechristian9130]

"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath *fulfilled the law." Rom 13:8 see John 14:23,24 and John 16:27 for God's *Way of salvation

[@hismajesty6272]

I pray you can humble yourself and recognize the validity of the Catholic Church.

[@Woodstock-53]

I was delivered from the catholic church and now have JESUS IN MY HEART

[@harveybrown2382]

“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead”. James 2:26. Christianity is about serving others, you don’t go to church to feel good about yourself, you go to serve others. Jesus was a cheerful servant, we should never forget that!

[@ArmerysSM]

@@harveybrown2382 Serving and good works are an outward manifestation of being born again, it's the circumcision of the heart, it's the fruit of the Spirit but it is not equal to salvation.

[@harveybrown2382]

Couldn’t agree more my Christian friend, just don’t see the point of Christian’s disparaging other Christians, we need to be unified against the demonic forces oppressing our society.

[@PettyCrow-n9c]

People leave the "grace alone" Christianity because "grace alone" has led to the acceptance of sin. Catholicism and other orthodox forms of Christianity appear more structured in comparison.

[@brianmatthews4323]

Just by pure logic, nothing can save you but the GRACE of God. I didn't even survive the night to wake this morning but for the GRACE of God. God does NOT nor can He ever OWE me anything. If you're not saved by His grace, then you are not saved. If you are depending on your works, then you are already doomed. But you're right about one thing, many mistake grace for a license to sin. I tell folks like this that you may not be able to earn Heaven, but that sure doesn't mean you can't earn Hell.

[@shaunbutler238]

If you want something ancient and Christian, read the book of Acts and do what they did.

[@stevencohn922]

That’s not Todd’s son but a much younger Todd Friel!

[@bravotwozero8119]

No way!!

[@sandman9390]

Yep😂​@@bravotwozero8119

[@mrthompson4196]

​@bravotwozero8119 yes way! we have this video on disc. It was released December 2011 :) The title is On the Shoulders of Giants: what the Reformers would say to us today. It is an excellent educational production

[@PInk77W1]

“I desired the freedom of authority” Dr Ian Murphy Catholic Convert

[@ArmerysSM]

@@PInk77W1 What is the ultimate authority?

[@PInk77W1]

@ God

[@PInk77W1]

@ God is the ultimate authority God in the person of Jesus started a church and gave the church all authority on earth. That is why when I see a catholic bishop I kiss his ring. So far I’ve only kissed 3 rings Bishop Sylvester Ryan Monterey CA Bishop Pat Zurek Amarillo Tx Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock

[@soteriamediaproductions6165]

It was such a leap forward, with the considerable price of many lives paid, to see that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was made available for people to understand. Why is it then, that some will tell me the only true translation is the King James?

[@joshuakarr-BibleMan]

3:15 Faith without works is dead.

[@keithsorrels6903]

Those considering joining the Catholic Church would do well to understand their history. I recommend this footnoted book for those who care about their eternity and are not afraid of the truth. "A Women rides the Beast by Dave Hunt." It's an eye and mind opener.

[@PaterIgnotus]

For a Catholic reply to Dave Hunt, do an internet search for "A Look at Dave Hunt, Leading Anti-Catholic Fundamentalist." Despite Dave Hunt's vehement opposition to Catholicism, he bitterly opposed Calvinism. Hunt was also a disciple of the high-church Anglican mystic, William Law, who was deeply influenced by Catholic spirituality.

[@betty8173]

Well done, thank you. A blessing to see a son following after his Father...

[@ingods2954]

❤

[@mrthompson4196]

the video is Todd from 13 years ago!

[@amandaturner8928]

​@@mrthompson4196😂

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

Most Catholics don’t know about this though… the imputed vs infused bit

[@Journey_of_Abundance]

It's a current trend because people are realizing protestantism is arbitrary, merely propositional and completely catered to the individual. I'm Orthodox (not Roman Catholic), but I can relate to why people convert to the RCC.

[@hismajesty6272]

I’m not quite ready to go full Catholic, but I’ve found an Anglican Church that’s as close to Rome as feasibly possible.

[@charlesfiorucci6068]

Very sad vance is lost he must be born again .john3-3

[@frisco61]

That’s why he converted.

[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

@@frisco61 Converting to a cult won't get you saved.

[@billpranckitas8682]

Vance is born again, he’s Catholic.

[@snappyjo4642]

Not all new church sects in the last 500 years are cults, let’s not generalize.

[@hismajesty6272]

He has been. That’s why he got baptized and goes to mass every Sunday. You don’t just do that because you feel like it. It takes conviction.

[@bartfalcon49]

I hope people realize that Catholic values are still closer to Protestant ones than the alternative candidates’ immoral platform. Praying for the nation

[@ericstephenson9038]

Look at the pope. RCC is headed directly towards the democratic platform. Still voting for trump. But just realize that the catholic church has been infiltrated by communists and open theists

[@anthonydry5265]

Todd, you are brilliant. On point!

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

Not all Catholics truly believe just that way. In fact, many do not, and have a genuine faith in Christ’s completed work.

[@rosehammer9482]

Could people be moving back to the RCC or Eastern Orthodox because of the apostate Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist churches? I’m watching unrest in the Southern Baptist and Reformed Churches. New Calvinist are splintering as well. I remain sound in faith and in the word. I continue to listen to faithful teachers and contact with other believers. There’s too much in the RCC and Eastern Orthodox that I can’t get on board with….a lot of it I find no basis for in scripture. The Reformation sought to reform the Church, not start a new one. Many churches today look like businesses run by CEOs. I can understand the frustration and why people desire to go back. I don’t and I know that wheat and tares may be in the same congregation. Just need to make sure the leadership are not tares.

[@johnflorio3576]

JD Vance discovered historical Christianity. You might try it yourself.

[@codyboudreau2838]

Snippy sarcasm

[@tscottme]

The Roman Catholic Church seems to be a Christian version of the Jewish Pharisees. It may have started as a faithful group but then added centuries of dogma & practices and now considers itself the judge of Christianity.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

The Catholic Church never started out as a faithful group. It was rotten from the very beginning, and sadly the Protestant Reformation never really corrected the problem. It ironically did what you said here: it added its own false dogmas and made itself the judge of what makes something Christian.

[@hismajesty6272]

Riiiiight. And the Evangelicals are like Pharisees in that they condemn everyone else wildly and use lies and slander. They call Calvinists cold hearted, they call Catholics idolaters, and they call themselves completely correct. The lack of humility or understanding contemporary Evangelicals put out is astounding, and a big reason why the youth are leaving in droves.

[@pam2viph]

your son looks EXACTLY like you! and even sounds like you too!

[@KimberlyMorrisonMcClintock]

Yes, both intelligent and handsome!

[@mrthompson4196]

Because it is him... from 2011 :)

[@CS-ct3ff]

I read his biography which is dated about five or more years ago so JD has probably changed since then. JD explains that his absent father became an evangelical Christian, and while it impacted JD, a faithful aunt was Catholic. I think she was more present in his life and influenced him more. JD also saw a confused Protestantism in his grandparents who seemed to be believers but were abusive and vulgar mouthed in spite of other virtues. They never attended church and didn't seem to think they needed to. Perhaps JD saw more accountability in Catholicism with its emphasis on faith being shown by works. I think JD is a great young man, and we should pray for him and his family.

[@PanhandleFrank]

I was born and raised a nominal Roman Catholic. I got all the religious education I needed so that, when I actually heard (and believed) the Gospel of Grace (in 1981, when I was 19 yrs old), the "free gift" part was like the missing piece of the puzzle. ("You can only accept or decline a gift, you can neither earn nor buy it it.") I already believed all the other BIBLICAL stuff I learned in catechism class -- the virgin birth; the trinity; the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ on the third day, etc. After 6-7 yrs in the SBC, then another 8-9 yrs in Calvary Chapel, the Lord convinced us (through RC Sproul) of divine election, and we pretty much went Reformed. A year or two later (1999), we discovered the CREC (though we sure weren't looking!), and have been there ever since. I say all that to say all this: I'm still not a Roman Catholic. (Until someone convinces me otherwise by Scripture and reason.) And I can tell you why I'm not RC, all day long. (Their equating oral church tradition with Scripture.) But I DO know committed Catholics who claim -- and seem, by their fruits -- to have saving faith in Christ. And all I can say is, the Lord knows JD's heart for sure. As much as I decry Roman Catholic doctrine as unbiblical, I wouldn't presume to say that a Catholic can't be saved and remain Catholic. I think that a saved Catholic should repudiate and leave the RC church ... but that's ultimately between them and their Maker. When James White and Doug Wilson debated "Are Roman Catholics Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ?" (see Alpha and Omega's YT channel), I came away agreeing with Wilson (who took the affirmative), because of the objectivity of the covenant. Jm2c.

[@snappyjo4642]

I watched White as he lied his way through the debate and that should not be acceptable to Christians.

[@yajeel]

You can definitely identify as RC and be saved. You’d just have to be a “bad” Catholic and not buy the teachings of the Magisterium. The RCC puts the traditions of the “church” on the same level as Scripture. That’s its fundamental error. The current pope’s teachings are garbage.