John MacArthur: CATHOLIC vs CHRISTIAN

Dr. John MacArthur is-far and away-America’s greatest Bible teacher. In 2015, I had a burning desire to understand what the Bible really meant, however, everywhere I searched, all
I found was grossly undereducated men who called themselves “preachers” or “pastors” who were chiefly interested in:
1. Making money
2. Gaining popularity
3. Spreading a false gospel
It was quite obvious to me they had very little Biblical knowledge.
MacArthur, on the other hand, has a vast knowledge of the Bible and goes to great pains to explain it so articulately. I can honestly say that he changed the direction of my life. I am forever grateful to find such a wonderful teacher. Therefore, I’ve created this KZbin channel in order to propagate his accurate and thorough Biblical teachings.
I implore you to go directly to his website to learn more about the Word of God: www.gty.org
Here you will find a wealth of information on virtually any subject in God’s Word. You can search by scripture, Books of the Bible, or keywords.
MacArthur is not focused on making money, unlike many false Christian preachers today. You can download his sermons for FREE! Just click on this link to go directly to his sermons.
www.gty.org/library/resources...
I pray that God blesses you with a deeper understanding of the Word of God!

[@godiswatching2342]

I grew up Catholic and while I am grateful I learned about God through it, I never knew about the wonderful opportunity of having a relationship with my heavenly Father until I got saved. I began questioning the confessional and other "man made" laws taught at the church. I've been a born again believer, and true Christian for over 30 years now.

[@sarahann530]

Do you have a direct line to your imaginery friend ?

[@calson814]

@@sarahann530 we have evidence to prove our "imaginary" Friend.

[@calson814]

Maryann, you never knew about the wonderful opportunity of having a relationship with God? Hmmm what about the Eucharist?

[@sarahann530]

@@calson814 How does this relationship manifest itself ?

[@beansenpai18]

Confessional is not man made unless you mean made by Jesus who is a man. That sacrament is found in the Bible. Also you were born again ones you were baptized. Thats what Jesus said. Only catholics are true Christians. We follow all His teachings while protestants follow some of His teachings but also man made teachings such as sola scriptura (scripture alone). I hope one day you learn the truth and come back home my brother in Christ.

[@howbriblue]

Love Dr. MacArthur's teaching. I was brought up catholic and my family is catholic, brother/family, nieces, nephews. But I am strictly forbidden to talk "religion" to them and my brother and his wife no longer speak to me last 4 years. I was 35 when I was introduced to the bible by a loving couple, at a difficult time in my life. Now 80 and have never looked back. Thank you Lord. I still pray for my family every day.

[@bridgefin]

@@brianstough5286 All men are sinners, remember? Jesus established the Catholic Church. Nothing else matters in that discussion. If you follow Jesus you are in his church.

[@bridgefin]

@@brianstough5286 You: So, time to open your Bible and read a little, huh?? Me: I teach Scripture so I am pretty sure that I have opened up my bible. How unsurprising that you speak in the wildest generalities as if you knew what you were talking about. But I will guess that your issue is about faith vs works. Why don't you educate me by telling me what Paul meant by his term "works of the law" and confirm your definition by other sources from Paul's time.

[@jesusfaith2232]

@@bridgefin 🤣 the killer bee gets around!

[@bridgefin]

@@jesusfaith2232 Yup, trying to kill heresy wherever I find it. And it is all over MacArthur's videos.

[@jesusfaith2232]

@@bridgefin yeah that’s what killer bees do, all they do is protect their queen then die lol……in the case of RC it’s their demonic queen they will die for …….Lord have mercy ……dim juvenile!

[@brianpeterson5559]

Born and raised Catholic then when I was 15 yrs old was invited over my aunt's house who was a Born again Christian, there her pastor ambushed me and the next thing I know I'm sitting on her bed receiving CHRIST as my savior.. had no idea what was even happening, I tell you the truth the Spirit of God came inside my body with warmth and peace overwhelming me,from then on HE would speak to me in my mind even if I was having trouble and say it's okay cause I got you. He's real I got saved that day by Him not any teaching from any denomination.i can feel HIS presence all the time. I testify that this is the truth

[@ReadTheBible001]

Ambushed seams a bit like u were forced. Remember acceptance is nothing without repentance.

[@brianpeterson5559]

Jacques Cloete actually receiving the free gift of salvation, by His Grace we are saved not of works lest any man should boast. Ambushed meaning the pastor and my aunt set this up without me knowing, thank God they did.He asked me if I believe Jesus died for my sins along with other questions and did I want to receive Him as my personal Lord and savior and I did,with his hand on my head he lead me into the sinners prayer.several months later I got baptized at his church in an indoor baptismal along with about ten other people.didnt see that pastor again until many years later at my aunt's funeral,I reminded him of the incident and told him I got saved that day.ill be 58 yrs old and have since been discipled in another church and studied the Bible a lot.been on the mission field,built a building for teen challenge drug program in Jamaica. Through good and bad all these years let me say I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony,as for repentance I have repented of a great many sins and the sanctification continues as Paul said not that I have attained it but I forget what is behind and press on for the prize.i must remind you Saul of Tarsus didn't repent and then receive Christ, his repentance came after being knocked to the ground and was struck blind and the LORD spoke to him and what he must do. It was then he made that 180 degree turn around turning from a persecutor of the Faith to probably the greatest evangelist in history, planting churches and writing 2/3 of the epistles in the New testament. So I appreciate your comment as long as you agree his repentance came after the Lord revealed Himself to Him.

[@brianpeterson5559]

@@ReadTheBible001 read

[@ReadTheBible001]

@@brianpeterson5559 Agree with everything you've said. God brings us to repentance, so its not our works by which we are saved. I know many are saved through the sinners prayer but many also don't bear the fruit you clearly have.

[@chrismachin2166]

@@brianpeterson5559 …..”Saul of Tarsus didn’t repent and then receive Christ. “ Once you realise God first loved us before we loved him. Once you realise regeneration precedes faith. All of grace,nothing in us that triggers a response from God. The undeserved gift of grace is truly a humbling thought. All of God,for God’s glory ,is a joyful realisation. We live our lives trying to serve our triune God by following his word in the Holy Bible.

[@davidtakata7135]

Jesus taught his disciples to pray, "OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN...". He never said anything about praying to Mary. Keep on doing the great expository preaching John. Read the bible people!

[@catholic4sure976]

Notice the quote below from 117AD. The Martyrdom of Polycarp (AD 117): Here's a direct quote The *CHURCH* of God which sojourns at *Smyrna* (Rev. 2) , to the *CHURCH* of God sojourning in Philomelium, and to ALL the congregations of *the Holy and CATHOLIC CHURCH* in every place: Mercy, peace, and love from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, be multiplied. For, [Polycarp] having through patience overcome the unjust governor, and *thus acquired (the past tense) the crown of immortality*, *he NOW, WITH the apostles and all the righteous [in heaven], rejoicingly glorifies God, even the Father, and blesses our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of our souls, the Governor of our bodies, and *the Shepherd of the *CATHOLIC CHURCH throughout the world* .[28] *(The placing of Polycarp's immortal soul in heaven after his martyrdom is exactly what we find in Revelation 18:20 with the Apostles and ALL the righteous)* Guess what? So is Mary, the Mother of Christ. Notice how the author, says *Christ is the Shepherd of the Catholic Church THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WORLD" In other words, the entire Christian world in 117 AD understood 2 things:

[@purplenalgene]

@@catholic4sure976 Please don't pray to Mary or saints. It's inquiring of the dead which is deemed sorcery and an abomination. There's good reason why Jesus instructed us only to pray to the Father. 10There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering,e anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer 11or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or ONE WHO INQUIRES OF THE DEAD, 12for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.

[@ivanbilich2506]

Thank you Heavenly Father . Thank you every second for my Precious Saviour Jesus . Amen

[@saywhat8476]

and please have mercy on these poor souls who listen to false prophet millionaires.

[@thanosdoomjuggernaut2846]

@@saywhat8476 isn’t the pope like a billionaire???

[@catherinesikazwe86]

To God be all the glory for the biggest miracle that ever happened in my life 🙏 The miracle to quit the Catholic church which I joined at age 12 because my parents took me there for school. By the Grace I started reading the bible on my own and received discernment to see through the Catholic deceit and quit after a long time. Praise the Lord 🙏 Thank you Jesus 🙏🇿🇲

[@brianoliver4946]

God called you by name and drew you to Him. What an honor. Have blessed day.

[@catherinesikazwe86]

@@brianoliver4946 Amen and Amen🙏 Thank you 🇿🇲

[@theragra]

Do you know, where your Bible come from? Yes, it was given to you thanks to the Catholic Church, established be Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. Read Acts with understanding and without prejudice. You will learn something about the beginning of the Church. Be sure however, you can always come back home.

[@michaelbeauchamp5032]

@@theragra they were called Christians 300 years at Antioch before Catholicism I go to the Father for prayers and ask in Jesus Christ name not Mary's name why do think Martin Luther took a list of demands and nailed it to the Catholic church door in protest and the church of England spit from Catholic church and John Wesley through evangelism saved England from what happened to European nobles and the Catholic church killed Martin Luther I don't go to a Pope either who is the Pope I go the the father in prayer in Jesus Christ name amen

[@qw2ps4]

@@theragra In 325A.D, at the council of nicea, they(the catholic church)changed the sabbath to Sunday, passover and unleavened bread were replaced with Easter, feast of booths was replaced with Thanksgiving, etc. This all happened to fulfill Dan 7:25, where he said there was going to be these changes we see clearly happening since then. They're celebrated by the Catholics as well as protestants!

[@bambampk4052]

Heavenly Father, I am here, in Your Presence because Your Son Jesus said I could come before You in His name. Please hear me, turn my children's hearts to You, and never let us be apart from You, please Abba Father. In Lord Jesus' name. Amen.

[@loremaster234]

Amen.

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

Amen

[@luismavila85]

I thank God for listening to my prayer’s when I ask him I want to know the truth of following you Lord! He has removed me from Catholicism and started reading my Bible and the word of God came alive to me. I repented of my sins and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Acts 4:12 “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved

[@luismavila85]

Plus John MacArthur is my pastor by the way at Grace Community Church ⛪️ 🙌🏻❤️

[@patquint3291]

@@luismavila85 My prayers are with you and your pope MacArthur. Do you realize how antiBiblical this man is in his Calvinist belief system? Oh yeah he says some good things but his private exegesis of the Catholic Scriptures is only as Christian as Catholic truths. He bears false witness and he will be judged by God.

[@harrisonjones1087]

That sucks for you, since the Bible was made through and BY the Catholic Church and is the only reason that you know what's in it or have any reason to feel confident that the Bible is the authority that it is. So, now you don't agree with Jesus (who started the Catholic Church with a Pope that he personally appointed) or the Apostles (who established the Catholic Church around the world) or the Christians that they trained, or the ones who came after them, or the ones who came after that, etc. Now you don't have access to what God wanted you to have in the sacraments. The idea of a random guy reading the book that he stole from the Catholic Church, and calling himself a preacher and yakking off sermons that they spun out of the Catholic Church's book in order to convince people to not be Catholic any more is a recent and spiritually and intellectually retarded notion of Christianity. This guy is a monkey in a suit who doesn't know anything about it. The devil gave him his authority with a community college certificate out of a garbage can.

[@faithful5440]

I would almost bet you where never cared to learn about the catholic faith by reading catholic sources asking questions to studied Catholic theologians to growth in faith so let the Holy Spirit let’s you see and not be blind no more. You trusted man outside the catholic faith to “explain” what Catholics believe and why it’s wrong and stay at Grace community. I been to Grace community myself, Fridays bible study and some Sundays. What they teach about Catholicism is wrong because I did do what you didn’t. When I found it it was a lie or not completely the truth I said “what else is is Grace community church lies us about with scripture”. It’s truly a cult in that community, only marry people within the community, they try to be friendly to get you to be part of it and if you just don’t they stop talking to you. I know this because I was a witness to this and experienced this myself at Grace community church at Roscoe. I will tell you this Luis pray to the Holy Spirit and sincerely search for the truth. Are you willing to leave everything to follow Christ?

[@luismavila85]

@@faithful5440 I didn’t leave Catholics church because someone outside telling me. God connect to a Christian church that would lead me to the truth. I didn’t ask for religion. God connect me to a Christian church and first time of My life the word of God came alive to me. I repented of my sins n put my faith n trust in Jesus Christ for my eternal salvation and my life dramatically changed n been born again love reading God’s word every bit. You leaving that church shows your faith was on people not in God. My family catholic generation don’t read the Bible and they rely on their false purgatory getting there. Jesus Christ is enough to getting into Heaven and no one else. If u don’t like what I have to say that’s your problem. God Bless you day. I’ll keep in my prayers as well for God’s truth 🙏🏻❤️🔥🕊

[@birybenjamin3522]

God loves us, that He requires us to go to him in person and seek him. We don't need an Intermediate like how the universalism do,; Jesus intercedes for us on matters beyond our reach, "the DIVINE MATTERS". God bless John.

[@Nated-cq4sf]

Anyone who says you need me to get to Christ does not have your best interests at heart.

[@albertobarbosa4938]

so nobody?

[@crobeastness]

Nobody has ever said that. Even mormons and Jehovah's witnesses don't preach that lol.

[@georgerafa5041]

​@@crobeastnessfacts. Prots have to strawman the church in order to make their nonsense more palatable. I'm exMormon and now a member of Christ's true Church

[@ronaldoballecer3864]

one of the most awesome teaching from Macarthur. Glory to God!

[@glockumollie1230]

This man was one of the first Bible teacher I ever heard, he was on the radio and I listened to him every day while working. That was over 35 YEARS ago. He is a fantastic Bible teacher who stands tall in a fallen culture. He kneels before nobody but JESUS CHRIST. IF you really want to become an informed Christian get a Bible, read it every day and listen to his radio program and you will be a healthy knowledgeable student of the Bible and know what it means to be a joyful servant of Christ Jesus.

[@jaydenrivera-fz9us]

The Catholics have a Holy Bible and Jesus is the center of our worship also. So Catholics are considered as Christians. But the Protestants don’t accept Jesus as both Lord and Savior. But only as savior. And focus more on their relationship with God rather than accepting him as Lord and Savior as a whole. They don’t worship, they sing and study the Bible. They put the Bible in higher authority of the Church. And won’t trust in Apostolic authority given by Christ himself to his Disciples. The Catholics have had everything correct for over 2000 years. If it weren’t for the Papacy, they wouldn’t be known as the the true Church of Christianity for the 1600 years before Protestant denominations were created.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

JESUS: “I am the way, THE TRUTH and the life..” JESUS is THE WORD SCRIPTURE is THE AUTHORITY. The RCC is not superior to JESUS

[@jaydenrivera-fz9us]

@@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc I’m done, nobody ever said that the RCC was Superior to Jesus. I already know “I AM THE WAY TRUTH AND LIFE” every thing the Christians teach is what the RCC teaches, because the Christians came from the RCC.

[@jaydenrivera-fz9us]

@@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc thanks for the tip that we all already know. Your sooooo helpful 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@jsharp9735]

@@jaydenrivera-fz9us Rome comes after the fact and says - "That's mine !"

[@jediv3381]

​ @Fernando Loya *Why cannot take it to the Church if you have the Bible? After all God appointed leaders to teach the Word of God. Eph **4:11**. Even Church uses "what God says and what God said" Only as support for doctrines. They did not use traditions of Moses or Pharisees as doctrines. You didnt know? Acts 15.* you said Matthew 18:15-18. Why take something to the church if we have the Bible?

[@shebelieves9650]

Thank You Lord God Father in Heaven for sending Jesus Christ to rescue us from the penalty of death!

[@major_inc]

Is there a hierarchy consisting of both Christians and Catholics in the church? Or does one have total and absolute subjection over the other in it's right? And help us to understand why?

[@markdennis122]

To clarify the hierarchy and relationships within these groups: Christianity: The term "Christian" broadly refers to followers of Jesus Christ and encompasses a wide array of denominations and traditions, including but not limited to Catholicism. Christianity is a global faith with diverse beliefs and practices. Catholicism: Catholicism is one of the largest branches of Christianity, and it is characterized by its adherence to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Within Catholicism, there is a hierarchical structure: Pope: The Pope is the highest authority in the Catholic Church and is considered the Bishop of Rome and the successor of St. Peter. The Pope holds primacy of jurisdiction over the entire Catholic Church and is the final authority on doctrinal and disciplinary matters. Bishops: Bishops are leaders of individual dioceses and are considered successors to the apostles. They have authority within their respective dioceses and, collectively with the Pope, form the Magisterium, which is responsible for teaching and governing the Church. Priests: Priests serve under the authority of bishops and are responsible for pastoral care within parishes. They administer the sacraments and provide spiritual guidance to local communities. Laity: The laity consists of the baptized members of the Church who are not ordained clergy. They have an essential role in the life of the Church and participate in its mission. Religious Orders: Within Catholicism, there are various religious orders, each with its own hierarchy and leadership structure. These orders include priests, monks, nuns, and lay members. Now, in response to your question about hierarchy and relationships: Within Catholicism, there is a clear hierarchical structure with the Pope at the top, followed by bishops, priests, and the laity. This hierarchy is based on apostolic succession, where authority is believed to be passed down from the apostles to bishops through ordination. The term "Christian" encompasses a vast array of denominations, including Protestant, Orthodox, and independent Christian groups. Each of these denominations has its own internal structure and hierarchy, which can vary significantly from one tradition to another. While Catholics are Christians, the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church is distinct from many Protestant denominations, which may have more congregational or decentralized forms of church governance. In Protestantism, authority and hierarchy can vary widely depending on the specific denomination or church tradition. In summary, the hierarchy within the Catholic Church is a characteristic of Catholicism, and it does not have authority over other Christian denominations. Different Christian traditions may have their own forms of church governance and authority structures, reflecting their theological beliefs and historical developments

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Bible based Christianity is quite DIFFERENT than the Religion of Catholicism that submits to papal authority. 52 Million Christians were Robbed, Jailed, Tortured, Murdered by Catholics.

[@jediv3381]

​ @markdennis122 *You claimed its derived, but not from Scriptures. Thank you for your admission that "Roman ct Mass of sacrificing Jesus on the altar" is unbiblical. That suffices.* you said In 1 Corinthians 11, the exact phrase "Mass is a re-presentation of Christ's sacrifice" is not explicitly mentioned. However, the Catholic Church derives its understanding of the Mass as a re-presentation of Christ's sacrifice from the broader theological context of the New Testament and early Christian tradition, including passages like 1 Corinthians 11.

[@Terminal-Vet]

Amen! I am a member of a Sicilian group on Facebook, and someone posted a picture of some meat sauce they made yesterday, and the Catholics immediately pounced on the person saying they shouldn't eat meat during Lent. I replied that I couldn't find that anywhere in the Bible. Oooh the controversy!

[@crobeastness]

Imagine thinking every single thing you should and should not do is in the bible. Should you go 100 km/h in a school zone on the weekend if you know for a fact the cops weren't around? But actually yes, the bible mentions fasting all the time. The church went with red meat because it is the most decedent, savoury, protein filled food.

[@misternibbles7426]

​@@crobeastness 1. the bible does talk about following laws 2. Imagine putting rules taught by men (something Jesus explicitly prohibited) over or on the same level as scripture. Lent is fake. So is fish Friday. You can do it, if you want to. It's not God's law. You are allowed to read the book for yourself. You should do that.

[@crobeastness]

@@misternibbles7426 I know. You can fast during lent and avoid red meat on Fridays if you want. These aren't laws. I never said they were

[@misternibbles7426]

@@crobeastness Sounds like you agree with OP then.

[@crobeastness]

@@misternibbles7426 who's OP? No I don't agree with you guys. You guys don't fast at all. It's not a recommendation but it is encouraged. This has been stated many times in the Bible. You should do it Matthew 17:20-21, Mark 9:29

[@mirandarogers3595]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@happydays310]

Amen Miranda nobody preaches this scripture.

[@mirandarogers3595]

@@happydays310 No and that's how people get saved.

[@loboman8029]

YOU = how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; ME = Kindly read my comment headed by = @loboman8029 0 seconds ago THIS VIDEO = Dr. John MacArthur is-far and away-America’s greatest Bible teacher ME = Can = Dr. John MacArthur = kindly take up my CHALLENGE and answer the most basic and fundamental Q regarding Jesus and Christianity

[@maurdib]

So are you saying Love them as brothers and pray for their understanding, or Love them as neighbors and pray for their understanding?

[@1234poppycat]

Either way love them despite the lies they spread about Catholicism ..... 14 Scripture verses that show Catholic Eucharist is the truth ................. start then on this Mark 14:22-24 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 13:26 Verse Concepts Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’; Luke 22:19-20 And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood. John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:51 Verse Concepts I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” John 6:53-57 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. John 13:1-4 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:46-47 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 20:7 Verse Concepts On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? 1 Corinthians 11:20-34 Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper, for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk. What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *Only in fairy tales of R Church. Why dont you cite Cinderella?* you said although, maybe it is possible to be saved by Mary alone, but not without the act of Christ on the Cross.

[@1234poppycat]

Catholicism clearly states that you can not be saved without Christ You can only be saved by Christ !! Others can help .... I can help you understand say for example the Eucharist that might lead you to Christ and HIS Catholic Church although Christ does the saving ..... 14 Scripture verses that show Catholic Eucharist is the truth ................. Mark 14:22-24 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 13:26 Verse Concepts Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’; Luke 22:19-20 And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood. John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:51 Verse Concepts I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” John 6:53-57 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. John 13:1-4 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:46-47 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 20:7 Verse Concepts On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? 1 Corinthians 11:20-34 Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper, for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk. What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.

[@jinduogbugh2887]

I am amazed at the revelation from this text. Glory to God!!!!

[@J_a_s_o_n]

That's because you don't study your BIBLE Joshua 1:8 NKJV - “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

[@SuperrBoyful]

@@J_a_s_o_n Your Bible interpretation differs from thousands of other Protestant denominations. Your study is not relevant if it’s not grounded in truth.

[@peterzinya407]

@@SuperrBoyful What is truth? Do you get truth from a homosexual pedophile catholic priest?

[@ChamomileMineral]

@@J_a_s_o_n Um very arrogant comment added with scripture.

[@johnsteila6049]

Text? This is a video..

[@barrygaynor1025]

"He who is not against us is for us", said Jesus. -- Bible. (Mark; Luke)

[@1234poppycat]

Clearly these hate preachers are against Catholicism AND God ..14 Scripture verses that show Catholic Eucharist is the truth ................. Mark 14:22-24 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 13:26 Verse Concepts Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’; Luke 22:19-20 And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood. John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:51 Verse Concepts I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” John 6:53-57 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. John 13:1-4 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:46-47 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 20:7 Verse Concepts On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? 1 Corinthians 11:20-34 Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper, for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk. What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.

[@meld302]

I have been a "Catholic" for many years. I have never been taught that, "Access to the Father comes only through Mary".

[@JimHesson-ql5ce]

Most Catholics don’t know what the Roman Catholic Church teaches. if you are praying the rosary you are praying to Mary 10 times each decade you pray. How often is your penance to pray the rosary? Most of my Roman Catholic family pray to Mary and the saints not to God. When I came to Christ and left Roman Catholicism I found I had direct access to God directly.

[@bridgefin]

@@JimHesson-ql5ce You don't know that the rosary is a meditation on the life of Christ????? No wonder you left, apparently for lousy reasons.

[@georgerafa5041]

​@@JimHesson-ql5ceyou don't even understand what praying to Mary and the Saints means.

[@rebeccaflowers1985]

She mad at me that I was not support or involve LGBT. I told her I am worship Jesus not worship them, they wish me to involve their life of LBGT. She kicked me out. They came back a year later to say hi. That was it. I moved to Montana. They are few LBGT in our area.

[@peterruiz6117]

I can tell horror stories about what my family, and I, went through as Catholics, going to priests for help. Each one had a different answer. NONE of them ever opened a Bible.NONE prayed with scripture. All of them prayed to idols, and pictures...All revered Mary... "The Virgin". But now we are all born again, Bible reading. And not an idol picture or statue. The vatagin ordered an exorsism of our house. It was the greatest sign of the powerless, ignorance of these people. We did not need hipocrites, because God answered our prayers.

[@magnumsacramentum]

How is one born again?

[@magnumsacramentum]

@ How is one born again?

[@danielmeadows3712]

Horror stories? Maybe you left something out but from what you wrote I think that is a slight exaggeration.

[@tylerbob4853]

@@magnumsacramentum one is born again by accepting Christ Jesus and repenting of our sins. We are saved by Grace through faith. Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@michaelbeauchamp5032]

@@magnumsacramentum Jesus Christ said to Nicodemus you have to be born again of water and spirit Baptized in water and receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit the first baptism is when the Lord led the Israelites through the Red Sea in Exodus

[@lindtothesayyy]

They also believe in faith + works for salvation instead of faith alone. They also call priests “Father” when the Bible states no one should be called Father but God.

[@thepaganone3326]

Calvinism and lordship salvation also spreads work based salvation.

[@lindtothesayyy]

@@thepaganone3326 I’m not a Calvinist.

[@thepaganone3326]

@@lindtothesayyy never said you were. Just pointing out a fact. However, you must be something getting offended with the statement.

[@spencerbungard3152]

James 2:24 “a man is justified by works and not by faith alone”. Seems pretty clear to me. Might be why Luther called the Book of James “an epistle of straw”. It didn’t align with his ‘man made theologies’ so want to remove it along with 7 other books.

[@spencerbungard3152]

I encourage you to read the Council of Trent on the Church’s answer to your accusation. We believe in initial justification which is the remission of sins and then secondary justification which is the renewal of the inner man and conforming to God’s Will (faith working through love).

[@Citizen9134_]

The catholic religion needs to be exposed. “Have nothing to do with the deeds produced by darkness, but instead expose them,” ‭‭Ephesians (Eph)‬ ‭5:11‬ ‭CJB‬‬

[@williejamehufff3125]

What Bible are you reading from? What authority placed those texts together to create the “Bible”? What Protestant authority came together to create this doctrine.

[@stever4181]

Who gave any authority to the CC? Book chapter and verse please.

[@williejamehufff3125]

@@stever4181 Matthew chapter 16. He gave Peter the keys to the church. That one true church, that was founded on the laws from Leviticus as God instructed, was that church aka the church of Christ which is the Catholic Church. Some guy 1500 years later suffering from what we know today as schizophrenia developed his own following which is known as Lutheranism. From the fracturing, we now see over 30,000 denominations that claim their doctrine is correct. I’ll stick to the church teachings that have been formed from the people that were closest to Christ.

[@stever4181]

@@williejamehufff3125 Matthew 16;18 states, "And I tell you that you are Peter (petros, a small rock), and on this rock (petra, a massive rock) I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Has God, Jesus ever built anything holy on one of his creations? *NO!* and he hasn't here either. I suggest you look up the meaning of church in Greek. It does not refer to any religious organisation or building. It therefore can not refer to the CC. This is always the problem with Catholics. they do not study scriptures. Holding the keys: I am wondering what keys do you hold. All Christians hold keys if you understood the meaning of this.

[@williejamehufff3125]

@@stever4181 we read scripture. And the scripture you read came directly from the Catholic Church. Once you learn biblical history and learn where the Bible was formed and put together, you’ll realize it was what is known today as the Catholic Church. Do yourself a favor and learn the history of how the books in the Bible were translated and how they came to be the Bible. There’s no point in arguing on the internet. You still need to learn a lot of how doctrine came to be. It surely wasn’t Martin Luther 1500 years later. Before Luther, there was one church. Now there’s over 30,000.

[@stever4181]

@@williejamehufff3125 You: "And the scripture you read came directly from the Catholic Church." Me: Totally wrong. The CC did not write any of the scriptures. I suggest you look at scriptures and see that is was Jewish men that wrote them. The CC had nothing to do with their writings. As far as compiling the books of the NT, why do you not give credit where credit is due. Where was the Holy Spirit in all of this? I did not come to argue. All you talk about is the CC but you still have not answered how the CC received any authority. I am not a follower of Luther. Catholics need to refrain for using him in their discussions. It really shows ignorance. You: "Before Luther, there was one church. Now there’s over 30,000." Me: This statement shows a complete lack of understanding of what 'church' is. There is still only 1 church Jesus started and it is not the CC or any other religion. Has God or Jesus ever built anything HOLY on one of their creations? Yes or No?

[@mynameis......23]

Debunking catholicism I'm more blessed than mary Proof = Luke 11:27-28 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” In Luke 11:27 that random woman LITERALLY said Jesus your mother is Blessed, but are Lord Jesus LITERALLY said Believers are more Blessed than mary. Amen and Amen _________________________ 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach Paul allows bishops to get marry, but catholic church goes against paul. Now these catholic will give a Verses from 1 Corinthians7 to say that paul gave the advice to stay unmarried. But they will not tell you that the same chapter they quote says 1 Corinthians 7:28 "even if you do marry, you have not SINNED". The passage literally says "young women, young men" and a bishop is supposed to be a Church ELDER. Mic drop _________________________ Jesus said Matthew 23:9 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And also said Holy Father to Heavenly Father= John 17:11 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. Jesus said call no one Father but still catholics call *pope holy father. Sad _________________________ Whenever a catholic argue about mary being the mother of God Use this to defeat the argument. Luke 8:21 But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.” Matthew 12:46-50 46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.” 48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”. Mark 3:35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” John 19:26-27 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. ( Jesus basically said John is the son of mary, and mary is the mother of John from that time onwards). By the way sarah is the mother of all proof=Galatians 4:21-26. _________________________ We should not pray to apostles Romans 1:25 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Acts 10:25-26 25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” Acts 14:15 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, Revelation 19:10 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 22:8-9 8 Now I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. 9 Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God." Colossians 2:18 18 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, Holy Spirit intercedes for us=Romans 8:26 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession [a]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And CHRIST as well=Romans 8:34 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Hebrews 7:25 25 Therefore He is also able to save [a]to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. It's Christ and Holy Spirit who intercedes for us not apostles There is only one Mediator between God and men LORD Jesus Christ= 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. _________________________ Apostles are allowed to marry, 1 Corinthians 9:1-5 1 Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 My defense to those who examine me is this: 4 Do we have no right to eat and drink? 5 Do we have no right to take along a believing wife, as do also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? If Peter (peter is cephas read John 1:42) the so called "first pope" was married, why does the catholic church doesn't allow "pope" to marry? _________________________ The so called vicar of christ/ pope/holy father Peter called himself a fellow elder in 1 Peter 5:1, and as per the qualifications of elder in Titus 1:5-9 the elder is allowed to get married; then why does the "pope" is required to be celibate and catholic? ( when Peter was neither celibate nor catholic). 1)Peter was not perfect human nor was he a perfect disciple 2)He sank down while walking on water 3)Our Lord said to peter get behind me satan 4)Peter reject our Lord 3 times 5)Our Lord rebuked Peter for calling fire from heaven 6)Our Lord rebuked Peter when he cut of the soilders ear 7)Paul rebuked Peter for being hypocrite because he was acting different in front of Jews and different in front of gentiles. 8) Moses messed up, and he was a important part of Bible ( that's why he never entered the promised land), 9)David messed up ( and he has the Holy Spirit), 10)King Soloman messed up, 11) Saul messed up and God regretted the decision (1 Samuel 15:10-11). Hatrick (Saul then David then Soloman back to back messed up) 12)The apostles run away a day before Lord Jesus got locked up. 13)The early church messed up Rev 2:18-20 If these great people could mess up, why do you think the catholic church wouldn't mess up. ____________________________________ Galatians 4:21-26 21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? 22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. 23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman through promise, 24 which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar- 25 for this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children- 26 but the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. Sarah is mother of all, Not mary. _________________________ Also the Church has many name like Christians, Evangelists, Children of God, Believers, servents of God, bride of Christ, but not once the Church is called catholics. _________________________ Also, if the apostles didn't wrote it, I don't want it.

[@brianstough5286]

Luke 11:27-28 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” AMEN and AMEN.

[@brianstough5286]

It is very clear that Matthew is speaking of Jesus Mother and HER CHILDREN in this passage!! verses 46 and 47 (A passage that has been highly modified or deleted from most catholic bibles) Matthew 12:46-50 46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.” 48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”.

[@mynameis......23]

@Sanctamite Dane Zero Point Gravity ok.

[@mynameis......23]

@@brianstough5286 🙌

[@mynameis......23]

@Sanctamite Dane Zero Point Gravity may God open your eyes.

[@brookecaylor6734]

When you belong to JESUS CHRIST none of that matters dude and HE knows who belongs to HIM it does not matter you need no pastor no priest there is only ONE mediator that is my FATHER JESUS

[@jayjayg7585]

Have you read the whole bible . Who is sick among you ,who do we go to. New Testament look up the wording .

[@stevem2529]

@@jayjayg7585 I wouldn’t go to John MacArthur

[@jayjayg7585]

Well if there’s one mediator explain REVELATION 5:8

[@waynegrobler7432]

How blessed are we that love JESUS our LORD (by HIS grace alone). That we can actually enter GOD ALLMIGHTYS HOLY presence by simply praying to HIM in JESUS HOLY name. Anytime we want to.🙏 How amazing is that. 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🇿🇦

[@flyswatter6470]

Yes, Jesus gave us a beautiful Holy Catholic Apostolic Church

[@brianstough5286]

Direct Access!!! The veil was torn!!!

[@waynegrobler7432]

@@brianstough5286 Amen it was torn. Now we have direct access in JESUS name.. Well said. 🙏🙏🙏❤🇿🇦

[@brianstough5286]

@@flyswatter6470 beauty on the outside - but God judges the HEART! The INSIDE!! Matthew 23:25 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy-full of greed and self-indulgence!"

[@browncony3897]

@dan delong *The figure should be more than that.* you said 4,400 Catholic priests who molested altar boys

[@semojudo]

This man tells his pastors to become apologists, yet he refuses to face a Catholic apologist in open debate. He teaches untruths to people he thinks won't challenge him. And yes, he has been formally challenged before and a challenge still stands from Catholic Answers.

[@semojudo]

@@ChrisTIan-nw8tx You can find it on Catholic Answers' website.

[@howbriblue]

Pastor MacArthur has never backed down from a debate with anyone. He stands firmly on God's Word. If you were a Christian, instead of following a false religion, you'd know that.

[@HiThereHeyThere]

And he doesnt need to debate anyone. He preaches the truths of Scripture and anyine God is drawing to salvation will listen.​@@howbriblue

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *Jesus apostles and nt church all relied on Scripture only as support for doctrines. They did not rely on traditions of Moses or Pharisees as doctrines. Pls explain why?* *Read the next few comments* you said I don't believe in "by scripture alone."

[@1234poppycat]

Nowhere in scripture does it say scripture alone ""Jesus said ' whatever you bind on Earth will be considered bound in heaven ""

[@jediv3381]

​@@1234poppycat *We do not need the actual words "Scripture Alone" for the doctrine to be true. Just like the word "trinity" is not in the Bible but the doctrine is. Similarly Scripture Alone.* *Jesus, Apostles and nt Church all appealed to Scriptures Only for doctrines. They did not once appeal to traditions of Moses or Pharisees as doctrines. Why is that so?* *Bible does say Church has certain authority can "bind and loose". But even Church appealed to Scriptures Only to "bind and loose"* ~~~~~~~ *Even nt Church of the Bible (Apostles and elders) appealed to the Word of God for determination of doctrines in Acts 15. The council did not decide based on their own words; neither on traditions of Pharisees or Moses. They based their decisions on "WHAT GOD SAID". Yes they met at Jerusalem council Acts 15 to discuss. But they appeal to what God says. Using God's word to decide what to do!* *Bible says decision was made by Apostles and elders. Not single leader Peter!! (let alone pope). Acts 15:6, 16:4.* Act 15:6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. Act 16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. *1. Peter appealed using what God told him:* to him rgd his vision of the clean and unclean animals in Acts 10.. That gentiles are accepted. Act 10:13 And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." Act 10:14 But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean." Act 10:15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed you must not call common." Act 15:7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. *2. James appealed using the Word of God:* Act 15:13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men and brethren, listen to me: Act 15:14 Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. Act 15:15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: Act 15:16 'AFTER THIS I WILL RETURN AND WILL REBUILD THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID, WHICH HAS FALLEN DOWN; I WILL REBUILD ITS RUINS, AND I WILL SET IT UP; Act 15:17 SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, EVEN ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, SAYS THE LORD WHO DOES ALL THESE THINGS.' Act 15:18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works. Act 15:19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, *3. Apostles Barnabas and Paul appealed to the “works of GOD done on the Gentiles”.* Act 15:12 Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. you said Nowhere in scripture does it say scripture alone ""Jesus said ' whatever you bind on Earth will be considered bound in heaven ""

[@jediv3381]

@@1234poppycat *Jesus and apostles all appealed to Scriptures only as support for doctrines. They cited "it is written, as the Scriptures say, ..." 150 times in nt alone. They did not appeal to traditions of Pharisees and Moses as doctrines. NT church of the Bible also appealed to “what God says” and “what God said” as support for doctrines at Jerusalem Council. Acts 15. Not traditions. Isn’t that good enough proof Christians should only take doctrines from Scriptures only?* Mat 2:5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: Mat 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD.' " Mat 4:6 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER YOU,' and, IN THEIR HANDS THEY SHALL BEAR YOU UP, LEST YOU DASH YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.' " Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEMPT THE LORD YOUR GOD.' " Mat 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND HIM ONLY YOU SHALL SERVE.' " Mat 11:10 For this is he of whom it is written: 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.' Mat 21:13 And He said to them, "It is written, 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER,' but you have made it a 'DEN OF THIEVES.'" Mat 26:24 The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born." Mat 26:31 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I WILL STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK WILL BE SCATTERED.' Mat 27:37 And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[@jediv3381]

​@@1234poppycat *R Catholics love Early Writings. Early writings mentioned Scripture Alone so many times. Why do R Catholics not believe in Scripture Alone?*

[@1234poppycat]

@@jediv3381 ""Jesus said ' What ever you bind on Earth will be considered bound in Heaven Whatever you loose on Earth will be considered loose in heaven " What you say about "It is written " is true So the bible can not contradict itself then both must be true!! Traditions (which actually includes the bible as the New Testament was passed down from word of mouth originally ) and of course the Bible

[@thecatechumen]

You’re right! Jesus definitely didn’t teach his disciples to pray directly to the father in the Lord’s Prayer before this passage 😐

[@jediv3381]

​ @Fernando Loya *Two or more Scriptures saying the same teachings proves a doctrine. So i dont interpret. Scriptures does it itself. Scriptures is infallible.* You might think the church is wrong because of your fallible interpretation

[@ronhanish]

Obey the Word of the Lord 🙏 Acts 19:5

[@jediv3381]

*Which words?*

[@LuckyBuff4949]

Its harder to be a Catholic than any other faith!

[@Raverraver9999]

Proof Eucharist is body of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary is his mother. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;z 50this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Eucharistic miracle.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCmnJmqd6emeNE (medical reports-living heart tissue, blood type AB) kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDKe2CZmc5qr6s (Rome Reports) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnFq3-PnpyWr8U (Lanciano) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtaXWFh91kppo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWUZ6d4h8d_jtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfbhXd3i96jrtU (levitating eucharist) Incorruptible bodies of saints due to the Eucharist - only happens in the Catholic church. No other religion has this miracle kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSmnGOnqJJlY68 (Padre Pio) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amG4i3-kfsmjotE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-XhKmqh8-YaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XVg2R5eryXmMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSnc5ihdrZgfKs (Carlo Acutis) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTZnZ6AnZecgMU Apparition of Virgin Mary kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLRfIZtjrp4bbM (Virgin Mary apparition in Ivory Coast) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGzeKiDotNpirM (Virgin Mary statue moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe4aZWel7Z8pNk (Virgin Mary apparition in Egypt) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6oiKuId5JkmsU 1968 Egypt kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq1Z3yEoLl-bbM (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eTkKypis6prqc (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfUcoB4aNaIpqM Medjugorje Sun miracle on Easter Sunday kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKq8f3yrod18mMU Virgin Mary appears in Egypt & Spain-Eye Witnesses

[@BaseK59]

@@Raverraver9999 blasphemy and paganism!!

[@1234poppycat]

@@Raverraver9999 Some of your links are excellent I see you have already got one reply from someone who does not bother to find the truth !

[@pattiliba8188]

Yes and Satan does miracles also

[@PLISSKEN1970]

​@@Raverraver9999the eucharist is just a stale cracker. It is not the body of CHRIST!!!!

[@davidlarson4647]

ONe question I would ask MacArthur, Bachum, etc. If betweent 100AD and the reformation is there were any christians and if so who were they and how were they saved? These Calvinists seem to think that no one but Calvinists will make it to heaven.

[@dannisivoccia2712]

Jesus, should we be immersed in you or should we be at odds with each other, as to who is in the right church?

[@michaelbeauchamp5032]

Jesus Christ is in the right

[@brianstough5286]

Any church that teaches "Jesus is the only way" and "Jesus' work is COMPLETE ("...it is finished") "Jesus' work is SUFFICIENT No other "work" required except FAITH PS "work" is any thing they add to "believe in Jesus and ___________ " such as communion, circumcision, baptism, eucharist, confession to a priest in a dark room, "keep the sabbath", etc... Any church that contradicts these three things should be avoided. Any church that states "we are the only true church" should be avoided as well! There are many other heresies besides this, but usually one or more of these three things is revealed in the first visit

[@toolegittoquit_001]

The RCC is apostate

[@javiereguez]

Sorry, to my Protestant brothers and sisters but Catholics and orthodoxs are Christians as well. In fact historically, Protestants were Catholics that decide to separate from the church with Luther.

[@flyswatter6470]

there is no way any "ex-Catholic" is listening to him and thinking anything he says sounds like Catholicism.

[@qw2ps4]

@@flyswatter6470 Catholics and protestants are the same! In 325A.D, at the council of nicea, they changed the sabbath to Sunday, passover and unleavened bread were replaced with Easter, feast of booths was replaced with Thanksgiving, etc. This all happened to fulfill Dan 7:25, where he said there was going to be these changes we see clearly happening since then. Protestants celebrate with the Catholics ""mans"" holy days! This evidence is true but what is every bit as bad is the doctrinal errors that are taught as well!

[@flyswatter6470]

@@qw2ps4 to someone who is willing to hand their brain over to a trainer, the whole world is sour grapes. I'm sorry for you. I would tell you that you can escape. but you've convinced yourself otherwise, and that was probably the last thought they let you have.

[@qw2ps4]

@ so you deny Daniel's prophecy?!! So sad for you!

[@debrapittman2603]

Sorry my friend you have it wrong. God has given us the way to salvation through his son Jesus, we follow the word of God. If your belief does not teach that and does not follow Gods word you are not christian. There is only one God and one mediator between God and man Jesus Christ. Jesus is prophesied in the old testament as well starting in Genesis, and proclaimed by several prophets in the orthodox books of Moses, they do not believe in Jesus either the son of the God they claim to believein but do not follow his commands they are not Christian, they rejected Jesus when he came to them. As Christians we follow Gods word the bible. Catholicism does not teach salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ they teach good works and other teachings that are not of God, this will not not get you into heaven, I suggest you read the bible for yourself, access to God is through his son Jesus. And my brothers and sisters that's Gods word on it accept it or not, but I pray you will. But the bible Gods word is clear and says if you do not have faith in Gods son Jesus you are not saved and you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Please get away from these religions that do not teach the truth of Gods word the bible, you will go to hell if you don't, God has spoken clearly about that to in the bible, what will happen to those who reject his salvation and his son.God bless you 🙏

[@barrygaynor1025]

"Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved", wrote the Apostle Paul. -- Bible (Romans)

[@mariamartins5796]

Yes ,Apostle Paul said that.But the Apostles where the church of christ, we can't deny his church, make one more according to what we want believe,and call in the name of the lord, most of the things Jesus said was to his church, .we go straight to God through his church, why do you think Jesus said to the apostles go and baptize all nations, and the sins you forgive shall be forgiven the ones you retain shall be retained,the last supper was the institution of EUCARISTY. And Jesus said if you don't eat the body and drink the blood of the son of man you will not enter the kingdom of heaven..he was establishing his church. We say no to his church we say no to him..we can't pick and choose. Heaven according to Virgim Mary is for those that obey, not for those that think they have a better way. She also said in time of protestantism the souls entering hell is like snow around the world .this heresies, where man think they can go to God without his church would take everybody.to hell..by refusing the body of christ in EUCARISTY you already said no to God..

[@mariamartins5796]

Yes Catholic people don't behave that good, nothing to do with the church that God established. They behave according to those days not our days..even if they didn't behave well, schools, hospitals, the idea of charity everything good came from the church, where would the world be without it..pity no one talks about that.but they don't forget the bad stuff..

[@flyswatter6470]

that's like naming one commandment and calling it a day.

[@flyswatter6470]

@Sanctamite Dane Zero Point Gravity Honey, give the computer back to mommy.

[@brianstough5286]

@Sanctamite Dane Zero Point Gravity Well, there it is. You pick and choose which writings are worthy of being in the Bible??

[@msgjr]

I’ve read, watched, and listened to a ton of information on Catholicism over the past four years and this is the first time I’ve heard of Ludwig Ott. Peculiar.

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *We do not dismiss biblical Mary. We merely dismiss R Church's false Mary. Bible does not teach Mary = ark of new covenant or new eve or queen of heaven or perpetual virgin or sinless or assumed to heaven or Mary free from Original Sin or Mary = mother of God or ... all m m doctrines of R Church. R Church doctrines come from fairy tales. Not Scriptures.* you said What do you think Hesus thinks of the way protestants dismiss his mother?

[@KGeorge-1]

Thank you to the founder of 5 minute Christianity! I couldn't agree with you more about your channels content and speaker, Pastor John MacArthur!!!

[@qw2ps4]

Half way through and I had to stop & say John is right, we can come to the Father in prayer. But, John is also wrong! How did Abraham pray to God? How did Issac & Jacob? Also David, Solomon, Samuel & even Saul until he left God? Any of the patriarchs, how were they able to have a relationship with The Father if only now we are now in a dispensation of Spirit? The bible says """ God is the same yesterday, today, and in the future!""" He doesn't change for anybody, or anything, or in any time. He can't, it's not His nature, it's not His way! He is the rock! He is steadfast, that is why we can trust Him. So stop saying we are in this dispensation or that dispensation, that is a doctrine of error!

[@thepaganone3326]

MacArthur is nothing but a stroke victim left to his hallucinations and twisted conscience.

[@saywhat8476]

@@qw2ps4 I think dispensationalism was invented at the same time as the rapture 1830ish.

[@J_a_s_o_n]

Joshua 1:8 NKJV - “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

People prayed, worshiped and sacrificed to different gods. Israelites were to have 1 GOD. Spiritual Warfare continues and free-will Decision remains yours. Choose Carefully.

[@jfk60]

Dude doesn't know what he's talking about. He cherry-picks an obscure academic theologian expressing a personal perspective that - as quoted or misquoted here - is emphatically not the Church's view. If this TV preacher cared anything about the truth, he would have accurately quoted what the Catholic Church actually teaches on this matter, as follows: 967 By her complete adherence to the Father's will, to his Son's redemptive work, and to every prompting of the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary is the Church's model of faith and charity. Thus she is a "preeminent and . . . wholly unique member of the Church"; indeed, she is the "exemplary realization" of the Church. 970 Mary's function as mother of men in no way obscures or diminishes this unique mediation of Christ, but rather shows its power. But the Blessed Virgin's salutary influence on men flows forth from the superabundance of the merits of Christ, rests on his mediation, depends entirely on it, and draws all its power from it.

[@PokerMonkey]

Here are some of the Unbiblical Beliefs that many Protestants teach wrongly: the Bible Alone, Faith Alone, Once Saved Always Saved, Baptism is merely symbolic, the Eucharist is merely symbolic, and there are plenty more. Funny how Protestants ignore the meaning of the word "Protest". You are in Protest of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church created by Jesus Christ. All of of your "churches" were created by a man, or woman, and have only been around 500 years or less, or 200 years, or 50 years, or last week.

[@PokerMonkey]

@@brianjohnson3063 You must be reading Lorraine Boettner or some other fiction writers. Or perhaps you like to read old Jack Chick comics. Also, the last time I looked, she was not the Pope. If you want to equate her acts with the teachings of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church created by Jesus, that’s on you.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

SAVIOR himself “protested” against Religious Leaders.

[@lauraanderson7358]

no Mary, no Jesus. we need Mary. She is the Humanity of Jesus. Hail Holy Queen Perfect mother 😇

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

No God, no Jesus. God created Mary. Only worship God.

[@user-uc1yb7hy2n]

Isaiah 7:14. The Παρθένος, the Θεοτόκος was foretold to bring forth the incarnation, our savior Christ. Hail full of Grace indeed. Thanks be to God for his faithful δούλη. Pray for us Blessed Mother, that we truly trust, love, and obey your son, Ιησούς Χριστός. Αμήν.

[@lauraanderson7358]

@@GodSoLoved.Yeshua no God, no nothing. Hail Holy Queen. the only perfect human.

[@taylor_ladu2377]

As a Catholic and a person who was in catholic school from k-12 I was never once taught that our only way to God is through Mary. We do intercede to her (in relation to the great mysteries) but that is simply not true. In fact, when we are to confess our sins although it is through a priest we are to speak to God directly.

[@stever4181]

Then you do not need a priest do you?

[@nancetardiff339]

@@stever4181 Some do, some don't. So what? Who are you to judge?

[@stever4181]

​@@nancetardiff339 You fail to understand it is not I that does the judging, it is God's word that is the judge. You said you speak directly to God through a priest. My point and the Bible's point is that you do not need a priest to talk to God directly. Can you speak directly to a Judge without a Lawyer? No you speak directly to the Lawyer who then speaks to the Judge. Jesus clearly said we can speak directly to God!

[@billymimnaugh3998]

Huh ? Judge ? It’s not Biblical .Why do you need a frail sinful man to go to God for you ? Go yourself .

[@jaydenrivera-fz9us]

Jesus gave his apostles authority to forgive sins when he sent them the Holy Spirit on the day of the Pentecost. John 20:19-23 [Jesus] “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained” So yes the Catholic Church is the one that has kept Jesus’s word. And the Priests have been given authority to forgive sins since the Papacy of St. Peter.

[@Demokritos31]

Thia man lies.

[@brianwinters5434]

God specifically said we have direct access to Him in prayer. We do not need an intermediary. Hebrews says there is no mediator between God and man except the man Christ Jesus.

[@bridgefin]

The wedding couple surely appreciated Mary's intercession.

[@loboman8029]

Regarding why Catholics seek Mary's intercession, here are 3 cases. ========================================================= First. At Jesus' transfiguration, Moses & Elijah were seen talking with Him. In OT, Elijah had been bodily carried to Heaven, Moses had died. When Peter volunteered to build tents, he was obviously seeing them each in bodily form. So there IS life after death. Second. When Jesus spoke in Parables, He used fictitious figures in His teaching moments like the Prodigal Son, Father & Brother who had no names. However, in the Living Account of the Rich Man(RM) and Beggar Lazarus(BL) - Luke 16:19-31-, the historical Abraham and the BL were named while Jesus did not "care to remember '' the RM's name. In this Parable, Jesus declared that both the RM & BL had died, had been judged and assigned to their places - BL carried by Angels to Abraham's bosom, the RM sent to a place of torment. Despite being dead, there was a request for intercession by the RM to Father Abraham for his brothers. This is the second case of Life after Death, and both cases involve Jesus. Third. Genesis 5:24 says, "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away." Mary, too, walked with Jesus from His Conception, and Birth to the time of His public ministry. Mary is superior to both Moses & Abraham. Moses committed murder and was disobedient at Meribah in the desert that disqualified him from entering the Promised Land. Abraham lied about his wife Sarah being his sister, and committed adultery with Hagar, his servant. Mary was " full of grace " with no biblical faults ascribed to her. And Mary is the mother of Jesus and thus the most excellent intercessor between us and Jesus, God & Judge ( John 5:22). While we pray to God we also have to use human helps like doctors, farmers etc. Possessed persons and their families cannot help themselves without the aid of exorcists. Jesus loved & honored His mother Mary and would therefore treat her better than the error-prone Moses & Abraham. Humanly speaking, we all love and " adore " our Mothers - not worship them. ========= Jesus loved perfectly and also " adored " His Mother. ======================== Jesus also commanded us to love as He loved, so Catholics love and honour Mary who is as living as Jesus, Moses & Abraham. In her varied apparitions, she calls for prayer, penance and love of her Son, Jesus. (Check the Internet for Mary's picture over a Coptic church in Zeitoun, Egypt for 3 years in 1968-71). On Judgment Day, it will go well for Catholics who loved and honoured His Mother. Protestants will not be so blessed. Catholics believe in a Living God for whom all people are alive, not dead. Catholics not only believe but also are sure that Mary is alive for she has appeared in many places and at different times to many people. - By their fruits you will know them -. Mary has pointed her followers to imitate Jesus - Do whatever He tells you. In 1917, she appeared to 3 children in Fatima, Portugal and urged the following prayer - O my Jesus, forgive our sins, save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. - ( This is a prayer that no demon would urge ). At Fatima, she promised beforehand a miracle, and later on in the same year in October 1917 she fulfilled it which is known as The Miracle of the Sun ( you can view more info on the Internet ) She also appeared at Guadalupe, present day Mexico City - in December 1531, and converted and stopped the people from practicing child sacrifice. ( Note : At Guadalupe, Mary's photo was miraculously imprinted on the native man's Tilma - or cloak - which was made of cactus fibres, that normally has a life expectancy of 50 years at the most. However it is almost 500 years later and that Tilma is still intact and kept in the shrine just outside Mexico City ) Mary has been appearing in Medjugorje, Bosnia to 6 people, then teenagers in the 1980's, and still is. Her constant message and urging is to pray and fast for the conversion of sinners. I have personally visited that place and met one of them, and am totally convinced of her - she is a married woman now - sincerity. So if you do not believe that Jesus will send His mother to visit us, - no necromancy here - then you are the poorer for it. Note - In all her appearances, Mary has been seen and described as a beautiful lady - sometimes sad when she urged prayers for sinners - also glad at times, but mostly as a concerned human mother. Necromancy is the demon spirits imitating the voices of the dead, but who make no appearance. Later, the demons demand payment for their " services'' usually in multiplication of the value of such service. Mary, on the other hand, only asks for prayers for the conversion of sinners. In Lourdes, France one can see the dozens of walking canes left by grateful clients who requested her intercession and were able to walk after. In Montreal, at St Joseph's Oratory, there are also a multitude of canes and walking sticks also left behind by clients grateful for St Joseph's intercession. Luke 22:32 = But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Here Jesus urged Peter to pray and strengthen his brothers just as Jesus Himself prayed to strengthen Peter. Ultimately, we as Christians are called to be followers and imitators of Christ - and to pray for others and seek others' intercession When Jesus gave the Commandment to Love God and neighbour, He made the connection that the love of God was not possible without the other. This is confirmed in the Lord's Prayer whereby God will only forgive us in the measure that we ourselves forgive others. In the Bible we learn that Jesus fed the multitudes. However, you still go to the grocery store for your provisions. The Bible states that Jesus cured the sick, yet you visit your doctor. The Bible states that Jesus was a Teacher, yet you attended school. God has thus made us co-dependant on each other, just as we have to depend on God. A possessed person is unable to help themself and needs the help of an exorcist. Is this Biblical or not ?? Though Paul was commissioned by Jesus to preach to the Gentiles, yet Paul urged the Gentiles to pray for him and his mission - Col. 4:3, 1 Thess. 5:25, Heb 13:18.

[@jediv3381]

​ @markdennis122 *Thank you for your admission. Bible does not teach "transformation of elements into Jesus". Thus its a man made doctrine of Roman ct.* *Real presence refers the presence of Jesus; not transubstantiation. Stop misquoting.* you said In John 6:51-55, the phrase "elements transform into Jesus" is not explicitly stated. However, the Catholic Church's belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, where the bread and wine become the true Body and Blood of Christ, is derived from the broader context and interpretation of this passage. Let's explore a Catholic perspective on how these verses support the doctrine of the real presence:

[@RadioRanchitoMeGustaMasTanTan]

Unless you eat the flesh of the son of man you hath no life in you - Jesus Christ

[@stever4181]

Taken totally out of context. Try reading all of John 6

[@RadioRanchitoMeGustaMasTanTan]

​@@stever4181 you're right, if you read the rest of the chapter Our Lord even REINFORCES HIS TEACHING

[@johnsteila6049]

@@stever4181 How would you put those words in context?

[@stever4181]

@@johnsteila6049 What is the reason the people caught Jesus at the beginning of John 6?

[@johnsteila6049]

@@stever4181 “Caught”?

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *R Catholics do teach "devote to Mary to be saved and Mary is necessary for salvation".* *Pope Pius XI said, “What will it cost you, oh Mary, to hear our prayer? What will it cost you to save us? Has not Jesus placed in your hands all the treasures of His grace and mercy? You sit crowned Queen at the right hand of your son: your dominion reaches as far as the heavens and to you are subject the earth and all creatures dwelling thereon. Your dominion reaches even down into the abyss of hell, and you alone, oh Mary, save us from the hands of Satan.”* "All the Elect obtain eternal salvation through the means of Mary." St. Ildephonsus "Mary became for herself and for all men the cause and fountain of salvation." St. Francis de Sales "Eve became the cause of death; Mary became the cause of our salvation." St. Ephrem "Just as we are indebted to Jesus Christ for His death, so likewise are we indebted to Mary for the salvation of the world." St. Albert the Great "The admirable name of Mary came forth from the treasury of the Divinity, and through it Redemption was effected." St. Peter Damian you said Catholics do not believe that Mary is necessary fir salvation

[@1234poppycat]

Mary has an important role for most who will be saved but she is not essential ...... All 7 Catholic sacraments are to and from Jesus ... Take the Eucharist .... 14 Scripture verses that show Catholic Eucharist is the truth ................. Mark 14:22-24 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body.” And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 13:26 Verse Concepts Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’; Luke 22:19-20 And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood. John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:51 Verse Concepts I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread also which I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” John 6:53-57 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. John 13:1-4 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:46-47 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 20:7 Verse Concepts On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ? Since there is one bread, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:21-22 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? 1 Corinthians 11:20-34 Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper, for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk. What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you.

[@jediv3381]

@@1234poppycat *Jesus did not say they were sacraments or called them sacraments. Neither did Jesus say “partake 7 sacraments to be saved”. Where in the Bible teach that low wit?*

[@jediv3381]

@@1234poppycat *Bible teaches “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Not “partake 7 sacraments to be saved”. You are preaching Roman Ct man made doctrines.*

[@jediv3381]

@@1234poppycat *Where in the Bible says “devote to Mary to be saved” as taught by Roman Ct? Or “Mary us the cause of salvation” or “without Mary there is no salvation” like what Roman ct teaches?*

[@1234poppycat]

@@jediv3381 you don’t need to keep telling me you are low whit. I can see that from your comments. Where in the catechism does it say you need Mary for salvation? It doesn’t. The word sacrament denotes a special gift from God Are you claiming God can not give us spiritual nourishment?

[@JosephValenti]

I think it’s important when diving into the comparison of Christianity and Catholicism you need to talk with all denominations, including Catholicism and Judaism anything that has a root in the Old Testament and talk with your counterparts, and have a discussion to see how they interpreted Pacific scriptures that you’re quoting for themselves because I think you might be misinterpreting based off your own beliefs. It should be a continuous discussion with everyone because at the end of the day it’s still one God and anything contrasting the differences between the specific sex of Christianity is a new point, because it really distracts from the overall purpose which is God

[@catholic4sure976]

One of the Protestant, Adventists and Armstrong teachings regarding the Pope is wrongfully represented by the SDA. It will be interesting to see, if they are willing to change and tell the truth of the matter. Hard Mary had named Jesus, "Rock" , Christ's name would have been "Cephas" in the Aramaic and "Peter" in the Greek. There is no argument about it. But, Christ reserved the name "Rock" for Simon Bar Jona, though Christ is the Rock of Ages. *it cannot be denied that Christ Himself named Simon Barjona, "Cephas"* which ONLY means Rock at the beginning of Christ's Ministry. And, in John 1:42 forward, Christ and all the Apostles called Him "Rock" as long as they lived The correct teaching from scripture, is that Ceohas does not replace Christ but Cephas rules in Christ's visible absence with the authority of Christ, as much as Moses ruled Israel and spoke for God. Indeed, those that rebelled against Moses perished in the wilderness which remains a warning unto us in 1Cor. 10:1-12 1Cor. 10: 1. Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 *Now these things were OUR examples,* to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 *Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.* 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.!!! In the above scriptures, we learn Christ was the invisible Rock that *:Followed them"* when Moses was the visible man God chose to LEAD them! And, those that so much as "murmured" against Moses were punished by death and sent to hell! *LEARN THE LESSON!* " 11 *Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.* 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.!!! *And you all have FALLEN IN THE SAME REBELLION* Anyone who despises the authority of the church Christ Himself instituted, all find themselves being proponents of lawlessness of religious and doctrinal anarchy*. Contrary to the teachings of the EGW, Adventists, Mormons and their like, it is those who REMAIN in the apostolic Church who are the true believers and bothers in Christ, NOT THOSE WHO LEAVE THE CHURCH!! And squarely put the epistle of John explicitly identifies those who WENT OUT of the apostolic church as “One of the MANY ANTI CHRISTS!” 1John 2 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 *They went out from us,* but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: *but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.*

[@jediv3381]

@Ronald V Odoski *So according to you Jesus must have prayed to Himself. RudorWat?* you said Jesus is the Father.

[@mrsandmom5947]

I in the process of leaving the church. I was injured by the church.. and they don’t care. The church puts so much guilt on a person. A priest wanted more than priest parishioner relationship. I got mad. He got an attorney and had me thrown out of church with a threat of being arrested if I returned, it’s been hell

[@qw2ps4]

Too bad you had a bad preacher. Perhaps if you're still hungry for God, you could read the bible for yourself. Jesus is a great teacher! Jesus showed us """The Way"""" to walk. James spoke about the things you do bear witness of your belief. Jesus said believe and do all that Moses taught. Matt 23:1-3, Luke 5:47, John 16:31. Why did he do that? Israel tried many times and many different ways to please God. When they did it His way they prospered, not so much when they tried their own way. He spent 40 years in the desert teaching the His ways but the older generation died because they wanted to do things their own way. Fast forward to 325 AD & we have council of nicea where they changed Gods ways. Reference (Dan7:25) In these years, the changes that were made in 325 AD are still being practiced. These ways are not what Jesus taught. For example the sabbath wasn't a Jewish day it is a Godly day! Yet Christian's say no way, we want to worship on a day we like! Or If you walk out any part of the law you're being legalistic. Yet all the apostles did it. Unfortunately they miss the fact that Jesus taught the law of Moses! He echoed the prophets as well. So just like Israel, Christians today want to worship Him their way.

[@leonforlife8273]

Go to new church, a church maybe like this or a nice Christian church where you are welcome!

[@nickfraser422]

Mrsand.. yes I also very dismayed about these priests. As part of the laity we need to restore and purify the Church.....which has been infiltrated by evil ppl. The goal of the devil is to destroy the one true faith est. by Jesus Christ. I will never leave the Catholic Church and will keep looking for a good priest

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

I am sorry you had that experience. I wouldn't leave the church just because I had a negative experience with one priest. That is like leaving your country because you don't like your current president. Unfortunately we have a bad Pope in the Vatican. I am not sure what happened as you left that part out of your story.

[@Totustuus822]

You shouldn't leave Christ because of Judas. And the Christ and sacraments were instituted by Christ. There should be flyers up in your Church about abuse and where to report it if you encounter it. If they aren't up there, get one from another church and called the Diocese office. What happened to you was wrong and I am SO sorry. But keep this in mind too, pedophilia among priests is a bit more than 1 %. It's a bit less than 4% with the general population, that includes Protestant pastors. The problem has to do with the Communist infiltration of the Church in the 30s and 40s, which Bella Dodd writes about in "School of Darkness." I highly recommend "Explaining the Faith: the Priesthood" it's a KZbin talk by Father Chris Alar who is from the shrine of Divine Mercy. Most Protestants are good people, but they don't live in a sacramental reality. That will always lead to secularism. There are 50k+ Protestant churches, which have all schismed from each other. Sola Scriptura doesn't hold people together and you can see how badly that people can interpret scripture when you don't understand it's context. Just remember, the Catholic Church is the hardest faith to live in, but the easiest one to die in. I left the church for 12 years and getting in that confessional and being welcomed home was the greatest mercy of my life. I was almost a functional atheist, but had been given just enough grace to humble myself to ask God to help me. I started praying my rosary again. Then, I had a dream about Christ's crucifixion. Mary brought me back to Christ. I know how confused I was. I'm praying for you now too.

[@Natureboypkr2]

I’ve been to several Catholic churches and never heard anyone speak about going through Mary to get to God. They literally teach to same things as other denominations.

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

Obviously it's not going to be said directly.

[@bridgefin]

@@GodSoLoved.Yeshua Yes, we keep it hidden to confuse Protestants.

[@HiThereHeyThere]

Denominations only are protestant. They exist because of the reformation. Catholicism isnt Christian nor came from the reformation. Subtle deception is when people through the Satanic spirit twist truth just a little bit, like calling RCC a denomination. More like demonabomination

[@elleondejuda4681]

Catholic or not we all better put our faith only in Jesus,sola Bible, and make sure we repent from our sins and fallow Jesus ok daily basis. Don’t think that only Catholics have a wrong Bible doctrine and added wrong teachings. Today we have a woke diluted church preaching a prosperity “gospel “ humanisms, man made twisted gospel etc

[@flyswatter6470]

Does anyone know who concocted the story about the pope dogmatizing that the earth is flat?

[@bridgefin]

Another Protestant lie.

[@AlejandroAdria]

​@@bridgefin the Earth is an enclosed system, Heaven's above , you serpent!

[@kail2254]

Thank you lord Jesus 🙏

[@kirkjungles4901]

MacArthur in this case very deliberately misrepresents the Catholic position and belief system. Is there a word for deliberately bearing false witness? Does the Bible say something about that? I can’t remember. Ludwig Ott states clearly as the context of this statement that it’s Mary’s giving of the Redeemer, the Source of all graces, that makes her the channel of all graces. She does not create or provide it, but her consent “be it done into me according to thy word” is what makes her a channel of He who is grace Himself. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church to find out what Catholics believe, not cherry-picked quotes removed from context by anti-Catholic polemicists.

[@Raverraver9999]

Proof Eucharist is body of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary is his mother. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;z 50this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Eucharistic miracle.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCmnJmqd6emeNE (medical reports-living heart tissue, blood type AB) kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDKe2CZmc5qr6s (Rome Reports) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnFq3-PnpyWr8U (Lanciano) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtaXWFh91kppo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWUZ6d4h8d_jtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfbhXd3i96jrtU (levitating eucharist) Incorruptible bodies of saints due to the Eucharist - only happens in the Catholic church. No other religion has this miracle kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSmnGOnqJJlY68 (Padre Pio) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amG4i3-kfsmjotE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-XhKmqh8-YaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XVg2R5eryXmMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSnc5ihdrZgfKs (Carlo Acutis) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTZnZ6AnZecgMU Apparition of Virgin Mary kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLRfIZtjrp4bbM (Virgin Mary apparition in Ivory Coast) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGzeKiDotNpirM (Virgin Mary statue moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe4aZWel7Z8pNk (Virgin Mary apparition in Egypt) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6oiKuId5JkmsU 1968 Egypt kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq1Z3yEoLl-bbM (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eTkKypis6prqc (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfUcoB4aNaIpqM Medjugorje Sun miracle on Easter Sunday kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKq8f3yrod18mMU Virgin Mary appears in Egypt & Spain-Eye Witnesses

[@MrAllan875]

The bible is enough. You don’t need to read whatever catechism! Just read the bible. And if it’s all that you read, you would know the catechism is misleading!

[@JohnS-jj9by]

To my fallen away Catholic brothers and sisters who have said that the Catholic Church doesn't promote and encourage reading the Bible, or that you couldn't have a personal relationship with the Lord, you obviously didn't pay attention while attending Holy Mass. The Catholic Church is based on scripture, tradition and wisdom of the early church fathers, not someone's opinion. Live Catholic, live truth!

[@stever4181]

I've been to countless masses throughout Minnesota. I have found all of them to be cold and full of repetition. In my lifetime, now 71 I have met only a handful of Catholics that have a walk with God through Jesus. Most think they have a walk with Jesus but only through the CC.

[@JohnS-jj9by]

@@stever4181 I've heard that the churches up north aren't too friendly. Very unfortunate. My experience has been just the opposite, our churches have been very inviting, engaging and charitable.

[@stever4181]

@@JohnS-jj9by So you are saying the Catholic Churches up north are not Jesus's church? If they are Jesus's church would they not then be inviting since Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow? They can not be both and still be called the church Jesus started. Perhaps you are saying the churches up north have fallen away. Can evil stand side by side with Holyness?

[@JohnS-jj9by]

@@stever4181 That's not what I said. You said the church was "cold" so I assumed you felt the parishioners weren't "friendly". I have protestant and Catholic friends from Minnesota and they are quick to tell me they are more reserved than their fellow southern church members.

[@stever4181]

@@JohnS-jj9by Here is a quote from a Priest to my soon-to-be wife back in 1973, "If you leave the CC God will forget about you" and another one from the same priest to the family when my father-in-law had an incurable brain tumor; "It would be best to include the church (CC) in his will to lessen his time in purgatory". The people I had no problems with. I too have Catholic friends. It is always the false teaching you receive from priests that is the problem.

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *So you are admitting praying to Mary is unbiblical? Thank you. R Church teaches this. So R Church is unbiblical. Then why are you still in R Church?* you said I never said praying to Mary was biblical doctrine .

[@rutherglenroad8109]

I'm not Catholic, but if you choose to quote the church, you should use the Catholic Catechism. If it's not in that then the quote is a personal perspective. Let's maintain integrity if we feel the need to criticise another denomination.

[@arniekando6846]

Just curious. Why does the Catechism have higher authority than what he quoted ? I know nothing of Roman Catholicism so hence my question.

[@Nolongeraslave]

So what did John quote? I have heard Catholics teaching that all graces are dispensed through Mary.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Scripture alone! The famous words all protestant denominations use to assert that their teachings are correct and true, although they all disagree from one another in some parts of the Bible. Do you, brothers and sisters in Christ, know that the Bible has no mention of 'scripture alone' and, therefore, the claim is groundless and self-contradictory? Do you know when these words were first used? Luther, after he rejected the teachings of the Catholic Church in 1517, used it first time to justify his actions and to draw peoples away after him. Luther was saying that men who lived from the time of Christ Our Lord until his time were all misled and believed lies of the Catholic Church which Our Lord instituted, suggesting that the Church Our Lord founded on Peter has failed her missions. Could Divine Institution fail, which the Holy Spirit guides and Our Lord heads? Our Lord did not write scriptures and left them for use for our salvation. Instead, He chose apostles out of common men and taught them orally; then later, before Ascension, founded His Church and entrusted them to continue His work of salvation until the end of ages. The Church, started with 12 Apostles with Peter as its head and 72 disciples as their helpers, grew under persecutions of Jewish people and later the Roman Empire, spread, and now covers the whole world offering the Sacrifice of Our Lord to the Heavenly Father daily for the forgiveness of sins and salvation of souls. The books in the New Testament were written by Apostles and disciples who worked closely with Apostles. The books were determined by Council of Hippo in AD 393, later confirmed by Council of Carthage in AD 397, and used as a part of Church teachings together with the sacred oral traditions (2Thes 2:15) handed down from the Apostles. Luther and men who followed him fulfilled St. Paul's warning in Acts 20:29-30, "Wolves will enter in among you and pervert the Truth to draw disciples away after them" and St. Peter's in 2 Pet 2:1-2, "lying teachers among you, who will bring in sects of perdition and many will follow their riotousness, through whom the way of Truth will be evil spoken of." The Church is the pillar and foundation of Truth (1 Tim 3:15), not the Bible. There shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine: but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having to themselves itching ears; and will turn away their hearing from the Truth (2 Tim 4:3-4). He, that knows God, hears us. He that is not of God, hears us not. By this we know the spirit of Truth and the spirit of Error (1 John 4:6). In the last times, some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to spirits of error and doctrines of devils, speaking lies in hypocrisy (1 Tim 4:1-2). But though we or an angel from heaven preach a doctrine to you, other than that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema (Gal 1:8). A man that is a heretic is being condemned by his own judgement (Titus 3:10). Wake up, brothers and sisters! Ponder, think, examine facts! Return to Our Lord's Church before it is too late. The great Apostacy and the revelation of the man of sin (2 Thes 2:3) are very near. Afterwards, it would be very difficult to return because of cruel persecutions under the Antichrist rule and great calamities in the world. May God grant you understanding and courage to leave the Errors. Amen.

[@Nolongeraslave]

@@hyeminkwun9523 How would you define the doctrine of Sola Scriptura?

[@seanburlile6616]

@@arniekando6846 The Catechism is the official teaching of the Catholic Church. In other words, it states this is how the Church interprets the Bible. For example, the Catechism instructs on the belief on abortion and while it is evil and cites scripture. While many within the Church (including the person MacArthur cited) may have opinions, the official teaching in in the Catechism.

[@marioortiz7953]

No religion only a relationship with Jesus 😇

[@IHIuddy]

How does one develop that relationship?

[@marioortiz7953]

@@IHIuddy reading the Bible

[@IHIuddy]

@@marioortiz7953 correct. Would you consider doctrine the same as religion?

[@marioortiz7953]

@@IHIuddy no

[@catholicfamily6719]

@@marioortiz7953 religion is what gives us doctrine.

[@honestnewsnet]

The word Papa is not in the Greek. It's Abba in Hebrew only.

[@jediv9910]

​ @agulu772 *YEs Roman Catholics love misquoting James 5. James 5 says "confess to one another" - referring to fellow believers. Not "confess to Roman pagan priests in a box".* *Fellow believers cannot "absolve" any sins can they? ANyway no such thing as "absolving sins" in the Bible. Only God can forgive sins. Can fellow believers forgive sins?* Jas 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Jas 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. you said thé verse which says confess your sins to one another is not your bible

[@jacktoban1307]

St Joseph pray for us amen..The Catholic church is truly Holy than we think..

[@stever4181]

Pope Frances said there is an "elegant demon" in the Vatican. That does not sound like it is Holy. It sounds like the gates of hell are prevailing against the CC meaning it is NOT the church Jesus started

[@jsharp9735]

Why are you praying to dead people ? Everything about RCC is being a middle man between you and the living God that you have direct access to. Its like the Italian mafia.

[@howbriblue]

Praying to the saints and Mary is no different than praying to Allah or Buddha. No one will answer. TRUE Christians are told in the bible (ONLY truth) to pray directly to Our Heavenly Father. Jesus intercedes for us, NOT a dead woman. Praying to Mary is stealing the glory from Our Heavenly Father. Mary deserves none of the glory.

[@jsharp9735]

@@howbriblue Even when the Bible explicitly says this they just spin it away....then pay no mind to giant Mary statues at their churches and even the pope praying TOOOO Mary. Its very disturbing.

[@PLISSKEN1970]

St Joseph is"DEAD"!!!! HE CAN'T HELP YOU. WHY IS THIS RELIGION SO IGNORANT????

[@DanteColburn]

That's a really unfair misrepresentation of Catholic doctrine, but I'm not surprised.

[@andrebuxo7673]

But don't your church teaches that you should praybto dead people (who are in heaven) who will then pray to Jesus, (who is also in heaven) who will then speak to God on your behalf??

[@DanteColburn]

@@andrebuxo7673 No. The Catholic Church teaches that we are in communion with those alive in Christ, just as the bible says, and that their prayers avail to much, which the Bible also says, so it's good to seek their intercession.

[@andrebuxo7673]

@DanteColburn it's great that you know a bit of scripture, but you should try actually reading the bible... The bible never speaks about those "alive in christ." We are told the "dead in christ" shall rise first. We are never told the dead are in heaven praying for us. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the DEAD IN CHRIST shall rise first: You also mentioned about prayers of a righteous man. That is absolutely true. BUT you didn't read the verses before that one. James 5:14-16 Is any sick among you? let him call for the ELDERS of the church and LET THEM PRAY OVER HIM, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. This was a letter Paul wrote to the church. LIVING people. He never told them to pray TO the dead. He told them to pray for one another. Where does it say in these passages that the dead are in heaven praying for you?? Where in these passages were we given instructions to pray TOO anyone besides God?? We are tod to pray FOR one another.

[@andrebuxo7673]

@DanteColburn the Catholic Church is wrong then. There is no scripture that speaks about those who pass away are "Alive in christ." We are told about the DEAD in christ. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the DEAD IN CHRIST shall rise first: You also mention the prayers of a righeous man. That is absolutely true BUT. You didn't read the verses before . James 5:14-16 Is any sick among you? let him call for THE ELDERS OF THE CHURCH; and let THEM PRAY OVER HIM, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults ONE TO ANOTHER, and PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. This was a letter Paul wrote to the church. LIVING people. He told them to let the ELDERS pray over them and pray for ONE ANOTHER. Where in these verses does it say that dead saints are praying for us? Where does it say in these verses that we should pray to dead people? Where in these verses are we told that the dead saints can hear our prayers??

[@jessicarosario9134]

Jesus taught us how pray - our Father who art in Heaven- shouldn't we adhere to that? Jesus gave us the authority to pray to the Father through Him- ask anything from the Father in My name.- not through anybody else's intercession.

[@alejandrogaricia2252]

When I was a Catholic I started worshipping Satan it went hand in hand now I'm a born again follower of Christ Jesus 2 CORINTHIANS 6:17

[@albertobarbosa4938]

you what? Catholicism is rather far-shot from paganism

[@jediv3381]

​ @Fernando Loya *Too bad. Jesus and Apostles were already using inspired Scriptures during their days. Did Jesus have to wait for a few hundred years for Scriptures to be made inspired?* *You are just citing fallacious arguments of R Church which are complete h - sy.* you said The Bible didnt exist until the Catholic Church compiled the books in it. Also how do you know the books in the Bible are inspired? Oh thats right, you dont.

[@valerietucker7340]

I'd invite everyone to pray about the Eucharist. As a Catholic Christian, the Eucharist is an all or nothing deal. If Catholic Christians are wrong about the Eucharist, we are the worst idolaters in the world - worse than the Israelites with the golden calf. But if we are right, then we have the key to everything. Either the Catholic Church is the worst, or it is the only. I have staked my life and my eternal salvation on belief in the True Presence, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. I invite you to seriously consider and pray about this. God Bless you all, and I'll pray for you! John 6, Matthew 26:26-29, and St. Paul's letters (1 Corinthians) are huge with this teaching. :)

[@krisjustin3884]

The Lutherans agree with you to some extent, but also believe in salvation by faith alone in Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary. Interesting.

[@qw2ps4]

Most """Christians"" think the law was fulfilled. So now they are free to change God's festivals and doctrine. Like somehow God will be pleased with their initiative. The OT have many instances of Israel doing exactly that! Things didn't go well when Israel tried to change Gods ways ..... Yet they think because they're Christians somehow God will accept this behavior from them! And don't you dare try to tell them what they're doing goes against what God commanded!

[@brianstough5286]

Can you PLEASE show me the word "eucharist" in the Bible??? I know this PAGAN practice is specifically referred to in Hebrews 10:8-12 NIV 8 First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, BURNT OFFERINGS (incense included)AND SIN OFFERINGS YOU DID NOT DESIRE, NOR WERE YOU PLEASED WITH THEM”-though they were offered in accordance with the law. 9 Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. 10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ ONCE FOR ALL. 11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, WHICH CAN NEVER TAKE AWAY SINS. 12 But when THIS PRIEST [Jesus] had offered FOR ALL TIME ONE SACRIFICE FOR SINS, He sat down at the right hand of God, ..." I encourage reading of the entire tenth chapter of Hebrews - and in fact the whole book (only 13 chapters total) Chapters 7 - 12 are very clear on the TRANSITION from OLD TESTAMENT LAW (Old Covenant Law) to New Testament Grace (New Covenant Grace) Romans is a much more comprehensive study, but it is worth reading as it is VERY ENLIGHTENING!! Galatians is only 6 chapters and it is very 'eye-opening' as well!!

[@mrjeffjob]

Valerie you are absolutely correct. I made the same decision which is why I’m back in the Church. After wandering in the hot mess of evangelical protestantism for a few years I began seeing the circular illogical fallacies of that system. Questions that have no answers in Protestantism suddenly had clear answers in Catholicism. It stunned me that I and millions of others didn’t see them immediately but such is the nature of diabolical deception. 1- where did the Bible come from? I realize God inspired it but the question is WHO DISCERNED from among hundreds of writings floating around claiming authority WHAT the INDEX of books was? There’s no inspired table of contents in the Bible so the Bible Alone theory is dead in the water just from that one fact alone. 2- every prot claims to be personally guided into all Truth by the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible. Yet with tens of thousands of denominations that claim is demonstrably false. 3- Historical records demonstrates no protestant heresies for 15 centuries till luther invented a brand new religion in his tormented mind. We have historical writings from men who were personally converted and discipled by the Apostles themselves. St Ignatius of Antioch was a disciple of St John who wrote John 6 on the Eucharist. Ignatius writes it is a literal meaning as taught to him by the very man who WROTE John 6. Who learned it from the lips of Jesus Himself! He writes of Authority within the ONE CHURCH and about Bishops Priests and Deacons. This was in 107 AD while John was probably still alive yet none of his contemporaries challenged his teachings as heretical. People dying in arenas for the Truth yet oddly silent on such supposedly wrong teachings. Ignatius wrote his letters while being taken to Rome to suffer martyrdom himself! 5- Jesus COMMANDED UNITY at the Last Supper and Paul denounced factions. Funny how protestants claim following the Bible yet can’t square their own existence with these Biblical doctrines. I could go on and on but these will suffice. No amount of Biblical ping pong can answer these facts. My last question was this. How could these things all point to the Catholic Church when so many of her teachings contradict Scripture? Then I realized this: her teachings don’t contradict Scripture. What they contradict was my MISUNDERSTANDING of Scripture. Which wasn’t the same thing at all. 5- Many of the objections to Church teachings aren’t even true. We don’t worship Mary, we aren’t cannibals and papal infallibility doesn’t mean every word uttered or opinion spoken is a direct line from heaven. It also does NOT mean sinless perfection. When you misstate someone’s position then knock THAT down that’s the logical fallacy known as the classic Red Herring. I could go on but that’s enough for any serious seeker of Truth to ponder.

[@suzannehartmann946]

If you believe as I have heard from other catholics that the BREAD which REPRESENTS His body actually BECOMES His body then you are correct you are the worst. It is cannibalism to consume human flesh. The wine REPRESENTS His body because the Torah and Tanakh STRICTLY FORBID the consumption of Blood His or anyone else's. So if you believe the Wine BECOMES BLOOD then you are the worst as YOU have said.

[@mikeydonnie]

This man obviously knows nothing about Catholicism

[@theragra]

Absolutely. It looks as if the denomination wouldn't be able to survive unless in hostile opposition to the Catholic Church, from whom the have gotten the Gospel, so important for their narrative. Everything must be biblical! Alright, but the Gospel comes FROM the Church, not the other way round! Also Jesus _is_ before the Old Testament was written, not the other way round.

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

It's clear there is false doctrine in the Catholic church if you'd simply read the New Testament.

[@mikeydonnie]

@@GodSoLoved.Yeshua I was raised a Baptist where I went to church the first 18 years of my life. I became a Methodist 20 years ago and attended a nondenominational Christian school where I was required to read the Old and New Testaments for my course work as well as take a senior seminar in Theology (though my degree is NOT in theology) I became a Catholic only 8 years ago after discovering it IS the True Church founded by Jesus Christ. People who bash the Catholic Church as having "false doctrine" obviously do not know what the Catholic Church actually teaches and are only basing their comments on what they see on TV and other fiction. All I will say is be careful what claims you make about the Catholic Church. It is a sin to bear false witness against your neighbors

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

@@mikeydonnie You've said it's a sin to bear false witness against your neighbor. As you've have assumed and no nothing about me or my relationship with Catholicism.

[@mikeydonnie]

@@GodSoLoved.Yeshua First of all, I made no such assumption about you. I was referring to the "preaching" of the man in the video. I know a good many people who leave the Catholic Church because of bad experiences or bad priests or simply because those people weren't properly catechized as to what the Church actually teaches. My experience has been to sit and listen to many preachers from their pulpits announce "Catholics believe xyz", when in fact we do NOT believe xyz. I can't tell you how many times I've had well-meaning friends and family accuse the Catholic Church of worshiping Mary or the pope or some other nonsense. I had a friend insist something was Catholic teaching. I had a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. So, I handed it to her and said, "Okay, this is a compendium of all we believe. So, can you please show me where in the Catechism it shows we as Catholics believe what you just said. She balked and said it was a "hidden" belief. Which is ridiculous, because it's actually saying I believe something without knowing I believe it.

[@jediv3381]

​ @Fernando Loya *You clearly have no answer for your r Church m m doctrines.* *BIBLE says Mary was a sinner:* 1. Mary had to bring Sin Offering. Lev 12:6. Sin Offering is for sins. 2. Mary needed to be purified. Lev 12:6. All impurity in OT is sin. 3. Mary needed atonement for sins. Lev 12:7, 8. Atonement is for sin. Why else she needed atonement? Only sin needed atonement. 4. Which part says Mary was sinless? Chapter verse? *Traditions + BIBLE says Mary was a sinner:* 5. Tradition says Mary died at 60 years of age. But why would a sinless person die a natural death at such a young age ? BIBLE history tells us almost sinless Patriarchs lived to about 900 years old. So it is clear Mary was just a sinner. Her genes were defective. Inherent sin in the human genome produces inherited physical mutations. Over many generations, the human population has experienced myriads of genetic mutations, and these defects have been incorporated into the common human gene pool, affecting every infant ever born. This is why the lifespan of men has declined from 900+ years in the pre-Flood world to 200+ years of Abraham’s contemporaries and ultimately to 70-80 years today. Mary did not live to be 900 years old. She was not martyred at a young age. Her body suffered the ravages of imperfection. She had a defective human genome and died a normal age (approximately 60) for a woman of that time. *6. Romanists claimed Mary was the woman in Rev 12. Why would a sinless person have Birth Pangs? Birth Pangs are from curse of Sin.* ~~~~~~~ Luk 2:22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord Luk 2:23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "EVERY MALE WHO OPENS THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD" ), Luk 2:24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS." Leviticus 12:6-8 (NKJV) 6 'When the days of her purification are fulfilled, whether for a son or a daughter, she shall bring to the priest a lamb of the first year as a burnt offering, and a young pigeon or a turtledove as a sin offering, to the door of the tabernacle of meeting. 7 Then he shall offer it before the LORD, and make atonement for her. And she shall be clean from the flow of her blood. This is the law for her who has borne a male or a female. 8 'And if she is not able to bring a lamb, then she may bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons-one as a burnt offering and the other as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement for her, and she will be clean.' Rom 3:10 As it is written: "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NO, NOT ONE; Lev 14:19 "Then the priest shall offer the sin offering, and make atonement for him who is to be cleansed from his uncleanness. Afterward he shall kill the burnt offering. Lev 15:30 Then the priest shall offer the one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering, and the priest shall make atonement for her before the LORD for the discharge of her uncleanness. Lev 16:16 So he shall make atonement for the Holy Place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, for all their sins; and so he shall do for the tabernacle of meeting which remains among them in the midst of their uncleanness.

[@jediv9910]

​ @agulu772 *John 20 does not say ROman pagans inherited the same authority of the Apostles. So where is your proof that it did happen?* you said You shall find Also a verse which says Whathever sins you forgive on earth shall be forgiven in heaven

[@JohnLutz1155]

"Mary gets it for you?" Sounded like room service? I just can't go directly to the food? God Bless John MacArthur Always!

[@markdennis122]

The idea that "Mary gets it for you" is a misunderstanding of Catholic Marian theology. The Catholic Church does not teach that Mary serves as an intermediary who takes the place of Jesus in a way that bypasses direct access to God. Rather, Mary is honored and venerated within Catholicism for her unique role in salvation history, and her intercessory role is understood differently. Here's a clarification of Catholic beliefs regarding Mary's role: Intercessory Role: Catholics believe that Mary, as the Mother of Jesus, can intercede with her Son on behalf of believers. This means that Catholics may ask Mary to pray for them, just as they might ask a friend or family member to pray for them. It is not a matter of Mary "getting" something for you but rather seeking her prayers and intercession. Not a Substitute for Christ: Mary's intercessory role is never seen as a substitute for Jesus Christ, who remains the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Catholics believe in direct access to God through prayer and have a personal relationship with Jesus. Model of Faith and Devotion: Mary is honored because of her exemplary faith and obedience to God. Catholics look to her as a model of devotion and faithfulness to God's will. Assisting in Our Relationship with God: Just as one might ask a fellow Christian to pray for them, Catholics believe that asking Mary and the saints in heaven to pray for them can assist in deepening their relationship with God. It's important to note that while Mary holds a special place in Catholic devotion, worship is reserved for God alone. Mary is venerated and honored as a beloved figure in Christian history, but she does not replace the direct relationship that individuals can have with God through Jesus Christ. The goal is to draw closer to God with the assistance and prayers of those who have gone before us in faith, including Mary.

[@albertobarbosa4938]

You learn to eat first, before you learn to cook the food yourself. So, being less parabolic: You can pray directly to God, but it's Mary who often encourages you to do it in the first place.

[@Playboi-ie5ht]

@@albertobarbosa4938nope it’s yourself 💀 mary doesn’t come to you and tell you pray or pray this way

[@gregcrowe8885]

Thank You for helping ❤

[@WillBeChanged-gc6kh]

For catholics its both and. We should go directly to the father, but it is still good and beneficial to have others intercede on your behalf, either the church on earth or the church in heaven. Catholicism is Christianity. MacArthur does not understand catholicism.

[@GoYardBabe]

Since when do Catholics practice idolatry? Idolatry is the practice of worshiping idols which replace God. We don’t do that. We may pray before statues of saints but I also pray in front of statues of Jesus. The thing is, Catholicism, at its core, is all about remembrance. We use a Crucifix instead of an empty cross to remind us of the debt that was paid. For three days every year, we reflect on the Passion of Jesus and we relive it every. single. day. The Catholic tradition of praying in front of statues was born from pagan religions which built statues to honor their gods. In order to ease the transition, the Catholic Church decreed it perfectly fine to create statues of saints and holy people so long as they were not worshiped. If we pray to Saints, it is clearly stated that it can ONLY be to ask for their intercession because only God can answer our prayers. This is absolutely no different than asking a living, breathing human standing next to you to pray for you except that the person you are asking is dead and, according to Catholic teaching (and the Bible), beholding the presence of God.

[@jediv3381]

​ @Bridgefin *Yes Bible does allow certain traditions; like traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes **2:15**. This does not contradict Scripture Alone.* *It's extra-Jesus/apostolic traditions that Scriptures reject. Mat 15, 23.* you said When they appealed to the very words and instructions they were appealing to tradition and not Scripture alone.

[@anneclark9508]

I never learned that I couldn't go directly to God in my Catholic tradition. Priests are there to help us just like Pastors.

[@Raverraver9999]

Proof Eucharist is body of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary is his mother. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;z 50this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Eucharistic miracle.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCmnJmqd6emeNE (medical reports-living heart tissue, blood type AB) kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDKe2CZmc5qr6s (Rome Reports) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnFq3-PnpyWr8U (Lanciano) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtaXWFh91kppo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWUZ6d4h8d_jtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfbhXd3i96jrtU (levitating eucharist) Incorruptible bodies of saints due to the Eucharist - only happens in the Catholic church. No other religion has this miracle kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSmnGOnqJJlY68 (Padre Pio) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amG4i3-kfsmjotE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-XhKmqh8-YaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XVg2R5eryXmMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSnc5ihdrZgfKs (Carlo Acutis) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTZnZ6AnZecgMU Apparition of Virgin Mary kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLRfIZtjrp4bbM (Virgin Mary apparition in Ivory Coast) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGzeKiDotNpirM (Virgin Mary statue moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe4aZWel7Z8pNk (Virgin Mary apparition in Egypt) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6oiKuId5JkmsU 1968 Egypt kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq1Z3yEoLl-bbM (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eTkKypis6prqc (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfUcoB4aNaIpqM Medjugorje Sun miracle on Easter Sunday kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKq8f3yrod18mMU Virgin Mary appears in Egypt & Spain-Eye Witnesses

[@ritarose5618]

I was raised in the Catholic church & we had to go to confessional & tell a priest all our sins & then do so many hail Mary's - I was lead by the Holy Spirit to be born again and thank you Lord Jesus for saving me.. Never understood Catholism even as a kid ..

[@suzannehartmann946]

Not just like pastors. I do not have to accept everything a pastor says and CERTAINLY not everything a pope says as if he IS Jesus which he never was nor will be. He does NOT replace nor represent Christ on earth ANY MORE than I DO.

[@suzannehartmann946]

@@Raverraver9999 QUIT spamming

[@anneclark9508]

@@suzannehartmann946 You don't have to accept everything a priest or the pope says either. That is a common misconception. Free will was given to us by God to be discerning. God bless

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *1. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish prophets. Not R Church. Bible was just a compilation of books. Nothing to brag about. 2. You havent proved R Church = the Church. 3. Traditions from beginning is a claim. Not fact. You still cannot prove that. Jesus rejected all m m traditions. Mat 15, 23. You claim otherwise?* you said I don't believe in "by scripture alone." Scripture came out of Church. We have tradition going back to the beginning.

[@jediv3381]

​ @AJA Deacon *Jesus and apostles all appealed to Scriptures only as support for doctrines. They cited "it is written, as the Scriptures say, ..." 150 times in nt alone. They did not appeal to traditions of Pharisees and Moses as doctrines. NT church of the Bible also appealed to “what God says” and “what God said” as support for doctrines at Jerusalem Council. Acts 15. Not traditions. Isn’t that good enough proof Christians should only take doctrines from Scriptures only?* Mat 2:5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: Mat 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD.' " Mat 4:6 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER YOU,' and, IN THEIR HANDS THEY SHALL BEAR YOU UP, LEST YOU DASH YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.' " Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEMPT THE LORD YOUR GOD.' " Mat 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For it is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND HIM ONLY YOU SHALL SERVE.' " Mat 11:10 For this is he of whom it is written: 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.' Mat 21:13 And He said to them, "It is written, 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER,' but you have made it a 'DEN OF THIEVES.'" Mat 26:24 The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born." Mat 26:31 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I WILL STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK WILL BE SCATTERED.' Mat 27:37 And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

[@steveelliott77]

As a Catholic, I have never been taught that access to God is only through Mary. That is simply not true. Do your own investigation. don’t rely on others to tell you about the Church.

[@ella-vm6vf]

I am not Catholic, but that sounds like excellent advice.

[@timmcvicker5775]

You are correct. That has never been taught in the Catholic Church.

[@GodSoLoved.Yeshua]

You are taught that Mary will intercede for you, it's not true.

[@jesusfaith2232]

“In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your Dormition you did not leave the world, O Mother of God, but were joined to the source of Life. You conceived the living God and, by your prayers, will deliver our souls from death,” (CCC 966)………. BUT what does God say: John 11:26, “and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 8:51, “Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he will never see death.

[@jesusfaith2232]

Roman Catholic worship of Mary, note “Mary” is even Queen of Hell!! Catholic “saint” Alphonsos Liguori, wrote a Marian book, “The Glories of Mary” (fully authorized by the Catholic church) a compendium of all the tributes to Mary going back to the 5th century. Here are some quotes from it: So that recourse to Mary is a most secure means to conquer all the assaults of hell; for She, says St. Bernadine of Sienna, is even the Queen of Hell, and the Sovereign Mistress of the devils since She it is who tames and crushes them” (p.143) At the command of Mary, all obey, even God” (p. 566) “O Mary, sweet refuge of poor sinners. Assist me with thy mercy. Banish me from the infernal enemies and come thou to take my soul and present it to the eternal judge. My Queen, do not abandon me. I give you my heart and soul” (p. 670) Attached divine attributes a) One of the hymns to Mary in the Baltimore catechism (No. 1, 63) reads: Daily, daily, sing to Mary Sing, sing, my soul, her prayers due All her feasts, her actions worship With the heart’s devotion true She is mighty to deliver Call her, trust her lovingly When the tempest rages round thee She will calm the troubled sea You can see that the Catholic Mary receives the very worship that an angel of God rejected from John in Revelation 19:10. God is the only One who is mighty to deliver. He says “Call unto me, and I will answer thee…” (Jer. 33:3). In Psalm 89:10 God is the One who “rules the raging sea; [He] stills its swelling waves.” So from this hymn it’s clear that the Catholic goddess has replaced God. RC = paganism!

[@johnmatthew536]

Saint Joseph comfort of the afflicted Pray for us... ..

[@truthbetold8610]

You're wasting your breath, only the Father hears prayers offered in Jesus' name.

[@beansenpai18]

@@truthbetold8610 Rev 8:3-4 We simply ask them to pray for us and they do

[@truthbetold8610]

@@beansenpai18 That is NOT what the Scriptures say, "saints" have no part in praying for us. Jesus Christ said: “You should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, . . . ’” So prayers are to be addressed to the Father. Jesus also said: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you ask for anything in my name, I will do it.” (Matt. 6:9; John 14:6, 14, JB) Thus Jesus ruled out the idea that anyone else could fill the role of intercessor. The apostle Paul added regarding Christ: “He not only died for us-he rose from the dead, and there at God’s right hand he stands and pleads for us.” “He is living for ever to intercede for all who come to God through him.” (Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25, JB) If we truly want our prayers to be heard by God, would it not be wise to approach God in the way that his Word directs?

[@beansenpai18]

@@truthbetold8610 may I please have the verse? So when you ask friends and family to pray for you its wrong? Even though the Bible tells us to pray for each other. Them praying for you makes them an intercessor. Its the same for saints. They are still going through Jesus so this does not disprove asking the saints to pray for us. If we want our prayers heard wouldnt it be better to have more people praying for you? Also give me a verse that Jesus or an apostle say that we should not ask the saints to pray for us.

[@truthbetold8610]

@@beansenpai18 (Matthew 6:7) When praying, do not say the same things over and over again as the people of the nations do, for they imagine they will get a hearing for their use of many words. We can pray for others but repeating a string of Hail Mary's is not going to do a thing.

[@yournostroleeoleeolees.]

GRACE TO YOU... FIVE MINUTES!!!!

[@jediv3381]

​ @markdennis122 *Where in the Bible say there is such thing as a Roman ct Mass - sacrificing JEsus on the altar back to God? or Roman ct transubstantiation - elements transforms into Jesus to be eaten by Roman Catholics? Where?*

[@albertobarbosa4938]

that's rather direct interpretation, but John 6:55, also whats wrong with roman rite? >inb4 it's not in the Bible Sola Scriptura is also not in the Bible

[@jediv3381]

@@albertobarbosa4938 *John 6:55? "real" does not have to mean "physical". It could very well be "real spiritual food". Bible says "eat of Jesus spiritually", 1 Cor 10:3-4. Not "physically".* *John 6:55 does not say anything about RomanChurchMass - sacrificing JEsus on the altar back to God. Which part says so?* you said that's rather direct interpretation, but John 6:55,

[@jediv3381]

@@albertobarbosa4938 *Everything is wrong. R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity. you said whats wrong with roman rite?

[@jediv3381]

@@albertobarbosa4938 *If Sola Scriptura is not in the Bible, then explain why 180 plus verses say Jesus, Apostles and NT Church appealed to Scriptures Only for doctrines + NOT ONCE they took doctrines from other sources such traditions of Moses or Pharisees. This is already Sola Scriptura.* *Why is that so? Explain coherently.* *31 Verses Found, 31 Matches on the word “Scripture”* Mar 12:10 Have you not even read this *Scripture:* 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. Mar 15:28 So the *Scripture* was fulfilled which says, "AND HE WAS NUMBERED WITH THE TRANSGRESSORS." Luk 4:21 And He began to say to them, "Today this *Scripture* is fulfilled in your hearing." Joh 2:22 Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the *Scripture* and the word which Jesus had said. Joh 7:38 He who believes in Me, as the *Scripture* has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." Joh 7:42 Has not the *Scripture* said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" Joh 10:35 If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the *Scripture* cannot be broken), Joh 13:18 "I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the *Scripture* may be fulfilled, 'HE WHO EATS BREAD WITH ME HAS LIFTED UP HIS HEEL AGAINST ME.' Joh 17:12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the *Scripture* might be fulfilled. Joh 19:24 They said therefore among themselves, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be," that the *Scripture* might be fulfilled which says: "THEY DIVIDED MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM, AND FOR MY CLOTHING THEY CAST LOTS." Therefore the soldiers did these things. Joh 19:28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the *Scripture* might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" Joh 19:36 For these things were done that the *Scripture* should be fulfilled, "NOT ONE OF HIS BONES SHALL BE BROKEN." Joh 19:37 And again another *Scripture* says, "THEY SHALL LOOK ON HIM WHOM THEY PIERCED." *21 Verses Found, 21 Matches on the word “Scriptures”.* Mat 21:42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the *Scriptures:* 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. THIS WAS THE LORD'S DOING, AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES' ? Mat 22:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the *Scriptures* nor the power of God. Mat 26:54 How then could the *Scriptures* be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?" Mat 26:56 But all this was done that the *Scriptures* of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled. Mar 12:24 Jesus answered and said to them, "Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know the *Scriptures* nor the power of God? Mar 14:49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But the *Scriptures* must be fulfilled." *127 Verses Found, 132 Matches on the words “it is written” referring to Written Word/Scriptures.* Mat 2:5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus *it is written* by the prophet: Mat 4:4 But He answered and said, " *It is written,* 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD.' " Mat 4:6 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For *it is written:* 'HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER YOU,' and, IN THEIR HANDS THEY SHALL BEAR YOU UP, LEST YOU DASH YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.' " Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, *"It is written* again, 'YOU SHALL NOT TEMPT THE LORD YOUR GOD.' " Mat 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! For *it is written,* 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND HIM ONLY YOU SHALL SERVE.' " Mat 11:10 For this is he of whom *it is written:* 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.' Mat 21:13 And He said to them, *"It is written,* 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER,' but you have made it a 'DEN OF THIEVES.'" Mat 26:24 The Son of Man indeed goes just as *it is written* of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born." Mat 26:31 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for *it is written:* 'I WILL STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK WILL BE SCATTERED.' Mat 27:37 And they put up over His head the accusation *written* against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mar 1:2 As *it is written* in the Prophets: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU." Mar 7:6 He answered and said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as *it is written:* 'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME. Mar 9:12 Then He answered and told them, "Indeed, Elijah is coming first and restores all things. And how is it *written* concerning the Son of Man, that He must suffer many things and be treated with contempt? Mar 9:13 But I say to you that Elijah has also come, and they did to him whatever they wished, as *it is written* of him." Mar 11:17 Then He taught, saying to them, *"Is it not written,* 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS' ? But you have made it a 'DEN OF THIEVES.'" Mar 14:21 The Son of Man indeed goes just as *it is written* of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born." Mar 14:27 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for *it is written:* 'I WILL STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP WILL BE SCATTERED.' you said Sola Scriptura is also not in the Bible

[@albertobarbosa4938]

@jediv3381 true, it could mean "spiritual", COULD, and I'm not going to refuse a Sacrament because someone has doubts, I'm losing nothing and gaining everything. As to roman mass, I'm gooing to resreach roots of it tomorrow because it's late on my end. But before that: Do you hold Sola Scriptura to be true?

[@deaniedodge7858]

Astonishing Truth!!

[@SuperrBoyful]

More like 16th century Protestant nonsense.

[@1234poppycat]

1// The Catholic Church does not teach that we earn our salvation by our own efforts, although it does teach that we have to work on our salvation. The same apostle who wrote Galatians also wrote Philippians, wherein Paul says, “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12). 2// The official teachings of the Catholic Church teaches that we can do nothing to merit the grace that comes to us in baptism, which is the normal beginning of the Christian life. In fact, the Council of Trent condemned anyone who taught that we can save ourselves or who taught even that God helps us do what we could do for ourselves. The Church teaches that we can be saved only by God’s grace. 3// Following Paul, the Catholic Church teaches that justification comes by faith. Only it says that it doesn’t come through faith alone. If you look carefully at Paul’s writings, you will notice that he never says that our righteousness comes from faith alone-only that it comes from faith apart from works. 4// Romans 3:28 is a key verse in the differences between Protestants and Catholics. You will notice that Paul says a man is justified by faith (pistei in Greek). When Martin Luther translated the letter to the Romans into German in the sixteenth century, he added the word alone -but alone is not in the original Greek text. The phrase “faith alone” does occur in the New Testament: one time, in James 2:24. There the inspired apostle denies that justification is from faith alone. Let me quote it: “You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.” 5// Paul categorically excludes works from our salvation. But what kind of works is Paul talking about? If we believe the entire Bible, we need to see how Paul’s words fit together with James’s words, because James clearly says that “a man is justified by works.” If Paul and James mean the same thing by works, then they contradict one another. Since you and I both believe that the Bible cannot contradict itself, we must agree that Paul and James mean two different things by the word works. 6// The Catholic Church believes that we should interpret Scripture by using Scripture. You will note that sometimes Paul expands his phrase from works by adding the phrase of the law, as in Romans 3:20 and 28 and Galatians 2:16. Further, sometimes Paul substitutes the phrase through the law to describe the same reality. For example, in Romans 3:20, he says, “Through the law comes knowledge of sin.” In other words, when Paul uses the word works he is talking about the Old Testament law. 7// A careful reading of Galatians will show that Paul is using works of the law to refer especially to the law of circumcision. He is so strong about this that he says in Galatians 5:2, “Now I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you.” Paul’s opponents in Galatia wanted to bring the Gentile Christians back into the Old Testament law. These are the works of the law that Paul is fighting against, and they have no place in our justification. Paul is saying in essence that Gentile Christians do not have to be circumcised and live like Jewish Christians in order to be saved.

[@deaniedodge7858]

@@1234poppycat it’s good to see a Catholic who actually reads the Bible… So many are being deceived for lack of knowledge of Gods Holy Word! I understand there are some true believers in the Catholic Church, and there are many false “Christians” in ALL the Churches- the apostasy is growing. The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth. Keep your eyes on Jesus, His work on the cross! John says- But when he, the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13. The book of Jude is an excellent preparation book! Peace to you-

[@genekintz4725]

Yes... I am so blessed that the Lord gave me a searching heart to see that what I was taught as a young Catholic and His true word are in such conflict............

[@rickdlt]

The Catholic Faith is the true faith of Christ. Christ founded one Church not the Bible. Catholicism is true

[@genekintz4725]

@@rickdlt I was deceived for a long time too. Hope you can figure it out before you enter eternity.... All the best.............

[@rickdlt]

@@genekintz4725 before you left the church did you study the Catholic faith

[@genekintz4725]

@@rickdlt I was born Catholic. Went through 12 years of all Catholic schools. Was an alter boy for seven years and in that, studied latin to a degree. Was Baptized , Confermed, Married and attended Mass for some 55 years at least once a week. Sometimes on weekdays. I tried to prove that MY Catholic Church was the ONLY right way. I studied and studied and just finally couldn't deny the truth. The Bible is THE WORD OF GOD and found that, not just the Catholic Church, but others were/are in direct conflict with His word. Eternity is to important and so permanent , I NEED to know what truth really is.. Life's direction can be altered at any time as long as my heart beats, but when that last beat ends, I'd better have it figured out.. Bless you on your search. Keep looking for the right way. It's to important to ignore. And PRAY about it.... Gene.............

[@IAMWHOIAM2006]

@@rickdlt Catholicism is False and it's Teachings like praying to Mary and Saints are Unbiblical.

[@danielmeadows3712]

So which Protestant church do I join ?

[@saywhat8476]

the true one

[@danielmeadows3712]

@@saywhat8476 I haven’t heard of that one, where is that?

[@saywhat8476]

@@danielmeadows3712 Ha ha that's the 500 year question. I think it's determined by how many jets and mansions the "preacher" has.

[@danielmeadows3712]

@@saywhat8476 you’re right for 500 years Protestants have been trying to find the true church and it’s divisions only seems to be getting worse and worse.

[@saywhat8476]

@@danielmeadows3712 I have a theory. In a century or two there will be no religions (Christian or quasi Christian anyway) besides Catholic and the cults. Most of us are narcissists so, many will follow their addiction to be admired by becoming the secular woke mob or whatever the current fad is. The cults rule by psychological terror. So they attract and keep cowards, (or at least mentally lazy.) It would never occur to a coward to escape, and he would teach his offspring that there is no escape. So, they will at least maintain their captives. Catholics have always been deaf to the criticism and have been guided by inner truth. They are obviously not deterred by death, in fact are miraculously strengthened by it. They have no problem with humility and obedience. Protestantism however was born from pride and has thrived on it. The natural end, though is that every household will have it's own non-denominational or church-of-ME. Because nobody knows the truth but ME. The problem is, the reason for false religion, wealth building, can't happen within your own household. So, it collapses.

[@ladymacbeth1st461]

Can someone who is knowledgeable on both Catholic and protestant please explain why the Catholics do not have the commandment about 'idolatry'? Thanks in advance

[@nancetardiff339]

To answer your question, that commandment about ''idolatry''? It's on top of the list! Commandment number 1. Yup! You're welcome

[@stever4181]

The CC has omitted the commandment of making images. No doubt so they can then bow down to their statues and kiss them and pray to them.

[@jerome2642]

@@stever4181 The New Jerusalem Bible and the Duoay Rheims Bible are two Bible translations by the Catholic Church and in BOTH of them, we see the command against making of graven images in Exodus chapter 20. So who says that the Catholic Church wanted to GET RID of this commandment ? If the Catholic Church wanted to do that, why would it publish Bible translations that STILL contain that verse that talks about graven images ? You have obviously been deceived into thinking that Catholics worship graven images. It is true that the Catholic Church has different forms of graven images (eg images of Jesus, Mary, etc) but the Catholic Church DID NOT make them with the intention or purpose of WORSHIPPING them. Exodus 20:4 is condemning those images that are made with the intention of WORSHIPPING them. Exodus 20:4 isn't condemning ALL KINDS OF images because not ALL images are offensive to God.

[@stever4181]

@@jerome2642 The Duoay Rheims Bible Exodus 20:4 "Thou shalt not make to thyself a graven thing, *nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above*, or in the earth beneath, nor of those things that are in the waters under the earth. New Jerusalem Bible Exodus 20:4 "You shall not make yourself a carved image *or any likeness* of anything in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters under the earth". Both of these versions state that you should not have ANY statues of Mary or Jesus as every CC I have ever been in has. You can not deny that you pray to Mary in fact your rosary is a prayer to Mary. You deceive yourself if you think otherwise. It is not I that has been deceived!

[@jerome2642]

@@stever4181 Obviously, Exodus 20:4 says that we should not MAKE graven images. But you have failed to read Exodus 20:5 which tells us WHY God told the Israelites not to make any graven images: it was because He didn't want them to BOW down to them or WORSHIP them. Can't you see that graven images themselves are NOT evil objects or objects that are offensive to God; it is only when people begin to WORSHIP them that they become offensive to God. This means that God is NOT offended if a graven image is made WITHOUT worshipping it. You should Stop sounding as if simply MAKING a graven image is a sin. No. It is MAKING a graven image AND WORSHIPPING it that is a sin. It is not ALL graven images that are IDOLS; it is only when a graven image is being worshipped that it becomes an IDOL. There is nothing wrong with making or having images of Jesus or Mary because they are NOT idols. They only become idols when people begin to WORSHIP them. And I told you that the REASON WHY the Catholic Church makes such images is NOT because the Catholic Church intends or desires to WORSHIP them. If you believe that ALL graven images are IDOLS or evil objects, why did God instruct Moses to MAKE a graven image in Numbers chapter 21 ? Why did He instruct King Solomon to MAKE graven images in 1 kings 6:22 - 28 ? Are you now going to accuse God of instructing them to make IDOLS ?

[@alamedavigilante]

I am 65 years Catholic and I agree with 95 percent of MacArthur teaching. But using Ott's book as a source for Catholic teaching is incorrect. Ott is just one of many Catholic theologians whose book has been corrected for its errors by the Holy See (Vatican). The Catholic church has most definitely not taught for centuries that Mary is the only way to God. Authentic Catholic teaching is found only in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Where other authors like Ott conflict with the catechism, they are wrong and not representative of Catholic teaching. I never even heard of Ott's book until Isaw Protestants quoting it to bash Catholics online. It's an out of date semiheretical relic.

[@magnumsacramentum]

Thank you for sharing!

[@patriot4780]

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[@johnoffen7286]

You are absolutely correct.

[@MrNazarester]

The Gospel is the Power of God " power of God to everyone who believes [ clings to, trusts and obey] for therein [in the gospe] the RIGHTEOUSNESS o Christ is REVEALED."Once understood and appropriated the "righteous live by faith" (Ref Romans 1:16-17). The Gospel has 3 realities: JUSTIFICATION, SANCTIFICATION and REDEEMPTION. All found in Christ, received by faith.

[@Raverraver9999]

Proof Eucharist is body of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary is his mother. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;z 50this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Eucharistic miracle.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCmnJmqd6emeNE (medical reports-living heart tissue, blood type AB) kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDKe2CZmc5qr6s (Rome Reports) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZnFq3-PnpyWr8U (Lanciano) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtaXWFh91kppo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWUZ6d4h8d_jtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfbhXd3i96jrtU (levitating eucharist) Incorruptible bodies of saints due to the Eucharist - only happens in the Catholic church. No other religion has this miracle kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSmnGOnqJJlY68 (Padre Pio) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amG4i3-kfsmjotE kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-XhKmqh8-YaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XVg2R5eryXmMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSnc5ihdrZgfKs (Carlo Acutis) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWTZnZ6AnZecgMU Apparition of Virgin Mary kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYLRfIZtjrp4bbM (Virgin Mary apparition in Ivory Coast) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGzeKiDotNpirM (Virgin Mary statue moving) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe4aZWel7Z8pNk (Virgin Mary apparition in Egypt) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6oiKuId5JkmsU 1968 Egypt kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq1Z3yEoLl-bbM (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eTkKypis6prqc (Miracle of the sun) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfUcoB4aNaIpqM Medjugorje Sun miracle on Easter Sunday kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKq8f3yrod18mMU Virgin Mary appears in Egypt & Spain-Eye Witnesses

[@waynegoins5816]

This man has no idea what Catholicism is. Number one, we were the first Christians. Who wrote the New Testament? Oh yeah The Catholic Church which is the one true church started by Christ the keys of which were given to Saint Peter. It seems this man has religious envy.

[@jediv3381]

​ @PDWorld *Bible does not say take doctrines from R Church m m traditions or R Church magisterium. So who said that? Did God say that? Or Jesus? Or APostles? Or anyone? No. Only R Church says so.* you said Scripture us one source of truth the Catholic Church. We also have sacred tradition and the teaching authority of the majesterium.

[@jediv3381]

​ @AJA Deacon *Where in the Bible teaches "salvation through Mary" or "devote to Mary to be saved"? Where? Where did r ctists got your m m doctrines?* *Roman ct does teach "devote to Mary to be saved" and "obtaining salvation through Mary" and "Mary is our salvation" and "Mary is the source of salvation".* Many have proved invincibly, from the sentiments of the Fathers, among others: St. Augustine, St. Ephrem, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, St. Germanus of Constantinople, St. John Damascene, St. Anselm, St. Bernard, St. Bernardine, St. Thomas, and St. Bonaventure; *that devotion to Our Most Blessed Virgin is necessary for salvation,* and that it is an infallible mark of reprobation to have no esteem or love for the Holy Virgin while, on the other hand, it is an infallible mark of predestination to be entirely and truly devoted to her. The figures and words of the Old and New Testaments prove this. The sentiments and examples of the Saints confirm it. Reason and experience teach and demonstrate it. Even the Devil and his crew, constrained by the force of truth, have often been obliged to avow it in spite of themselves. St. Louis Marie de Montfort We must never separate Jesus from Mary: we can go to Him only through her . . . Without Mary, we shall never find Jesus. *Whoever would say "I have no need of Mary" would be guilty of blasphemy! Our eternal salvation is at stake,* and we are bound to honor her as the Mother of God and our Mother. St. Peter Julian Eymard *Mary, by being the Mother of God, was the means of saving sinners; so sinners, by proclaiming her praises, will obtain salvation.* St. Anselm *The heart of Mary is the source of universal salvation: all salvation springs from Mary's heart . . . The salvation of man having taken place in the heart of Mary, all Christians must consider her, after God, as the source of their life,* and as the cause and center of their happiness . . . They must always be turned towards her heart, gaze upon it unceasingly, and make it the object of their aspirations and desires. Outside the heart of Mary, there is only trouble, fear, anxiety, death, and Hell. St. John Eudes *Mary is our salvation, our life, our hope, our counsel, our refuge, our help.* Ven. Bernardine de Bustis *All the Elect obtain eternal salvation through the means of Mary.* St. Ildephonsus *With reason did the Most Holy Virgin predict that all generations would call her blessed, for all the Elect obtain eternal salvation through the means of Mary.* St. Ildephonsus

[@johnhenrick2298]

Why do so many Catholics claim to be believers in Jesus Christ, yet pray to Mary and the so-called 'saints'? If they are truly followers of Christ and have truly accepted him, then the Holy Spirit should indwell them and lead them out of the idolatry of the Roman Catholic church.

[@SSNBN777]

That's my story. Received a bible at 12 years old from my lay Catholic catechism teacher. There were numerous footnotes every page explaining how the Word was wrong and giving the Church's right teaching. I decided then to only trust the Word of God, and never a denomination or any man.

[@bridgefin]

What's wrong with praying to Mary. I guarantee you don't know the meaning of the word "pray". Some love to attack Catholicism knowing nothing about what it teaches. You make yourself look like a fool.

[@Jamric-gr8gr]

Praise ve to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Catholics don't directly pray to Mary and the saints by giving them dovine attributes and treatments. We pray to them so they can intercede our prayers to God. In another words, we ask the saints/Mary to pray for us or delover our praye s to God himself. This irrevocably means that the final destination of all Catholic prayers is God, not the saints. We're very well aware that saints/Mary should never be elevated to the level of God.

[@mushihimesarna728]

@@Jamric-gr8gr that's called necromancy.

[@albertobarbosa4938]

"claim to be believers in Jesus Christ," because we do? and it's not mutual exclusive with venerating Mary/saints

[@glennhollier7562]

Bit hard to get anything from mary when she's in the grave waiting for the first resurrection

[@1234poppycat]

the body is in the grave The Spirit is with Christ as with the Saints !!

[@maxwellramilo5033]

Im learning a lot from you and i admire you very much but in this issue i disagree. Mr. Macarthur.its like you are focusing us to the father.

[@TitoUnoUndici-wv1sc]

2:13 free access to the Father? Except when is the Father Himself who go seeking for those who worship Him in Spirit and Truth.