Are Catholics Christians?

In week one of the series "Are/Do Catholics..?" Former Protestant Pastor Keith Nester answers what some may consider a ridiculous question. "Are Catholics Christians?" Who gets to decide? Is there an easy answer? How can we tell? Enjoy!
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[@catholictransformation696]

YES - As a convert, I didn't lose my right to say I'M A CHRISTIAN just because I became Catholic. I have many Catholic Christian friends and many have always been Catholic. I wouldn't be Catholic if Jesus were not 100% at the center of it all in the Catholic Church. He's the same Jesus that I have loved since my childhood. I was protestant for the first 50 years of my life. He was born of a virgin, shed his blood on the cross for the sins of the world, rose on the third day and sits at the right hand of the Father. He's the same yesterday, today and forever. Nothing anyone who says I'm not Christian because I'm a Catholic can change that or steal my joy in knowing Christ as my Savior. I love being a Catholic Christian. I could go on, but I'll stop for now :-)

[@jeromepopiel388]

I like what you say, but do you believe it? You correctly said that Jesus is now seated at the right hand of the Father. That means he has rested from his work. He is no longer sacrificing on any alter. The Bible says there is no more sacrifice for sin. Do you believe this? Think about it at Mass tomorrow. What is the " sacrifice at the priest's hands"? What are you trusting in?

[@Catholic1391]

@@jeromepopiel388 The 4th Cup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLccqmoi9SMsNE Justin Martyr on the Eucharist. www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/st-justin-martyr-on-the-eucharist-and-the-ancient-mass/18543/ www.google.com/amp/s/epicpew.com/how-st-justin-martyr-described-mass-in-the-early-church/amp/

[@catholictransformation696]

Jerome Popiel I thought that I was clear that I follow Christ and that he’s my savior. Putting the Catholic view of Salvation to the side for a monument, the understanding of Salvation among believers is different within Protestant Denominations ( or non-Catholics or non-denominations ) and you would “not agree” with many of those views. So I’m not getting into a Q&A back and forth with you on KZbin comments on this video link. I’ve been clear that Christ is my Savior. Like the song says: "I got a sweet salvation and it's beautiful I've got a heart overflowing 'cause I've been restored There ain't nothing gonna steal my joy No, there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy" Peace be with you!

[@clivenigel2144]

Jerome Popiel please read Book of John 20:24-29. Ponder about it, why the resurrected Jesus appeared next to doubting Thomas as an ordinary human form together with his crucified wounds ? Why Jesus don’t appeared to the disciples in the way that he is sitting at the right hand of the father and parting so far high up in heaven ?

[@Miguelsoto20193]

@@jeromepopiel388 Catholic Bible. Luke 22:19 [19]Then he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you;👉 do this👈👉 in remembrance of me.' 👈Did Jesus said do it or don't do this? Now if we take a look what Paul said. Catholic Bible. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 [23]For the tradition I received from the Lord and also handed on to you is that on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread, [24]and after he had given thanks, he broke it, and he said, 'This is my body, which is for you;👉 do this in remembrance of me.'👈 [25]And in the same way, with the cup after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Whenever you drink it, 👉do this as a memorial of me.'👈 [26]Whenever you eat this bread, then, and drink this cup, 👉you are proclaiming the Lord's death until he comes.👈 What did Paul said. Di this until when?

[@donm-tv8cm]

That judgmental phariseeism towards people "not exactly like us" you talked about is one major reason I'm leaving the Church of Christ for the Catholic Church. I remember decades of thinking, when thinking about Christian history, how 99.9% of "Christians" for over 1400 years were probably lost "because they were Catholics, steeped in false doctrines. It's a Narrow Road, after all." It bothered me, but I accepted it because it fit with our very legalistic view of the Bible. In hindsight: what a puny God I envisioned! Our God is an awesome God, and He's mighty to save! Thank God those days are now over. Come RCIA, you can't get here soon enough!

[@bobmock676]

Welcome!!!

[@commscompany1502]

Welcome Home

[@miguelmarquez4440]

Welcome home brother!

[@lydiapetra1211]

The RCC is a false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! The True God is not found in her.... only Satan and doctrines taught by demons 1 Timothy 4:1-3 John 3:19-20

[@lisaweidenbenner5295]

cONGRATULATIONS! Many prayers for your journey!

[@Doug8521]

even Luther knew that the Catholic church was founded by Jesus

[@lefooo]

@@cbooth151 Because he let satan to delude him. He was not he first neither the last heretic that left the Church.

[@Snoopy-mo4hw]

cbooth151 Seems like you have a narrow view of the Bible. Please study the Catholic Church and what they really believe before you take things out of context and try to challenge it.

[@Snoopy-mo4hw]

cbooth151 My guess is you are a Jehovah’s Witness. If so or not, I will make the suggestion that you go to catholic.com, type in all of your claims, and you will see much more thorough answers than I can give. 🙂. In the meantime, why is your bible so different than the Catholic Bible?

[@lefooo]

@@cbooth151 And yet you don't continue in His word, as He established His Church on earth and made Peter her visible leader.

[@lefooo]

@@cbooth151 The Church is the mystical body of Christ, Jesus is the Church. How doesn't she remain in Jesus's word ??? Please, before you make any conclusions, learn what the Church teaches and stands for. Because this debate would go nowhere.

[@myronmercado]

Another great video. Your gift Kieth is you make a lot of sense.

[@ElCid48]

during my childhood, I was called a papist and could not understand who they were speaking about when they called me this. I was also told by a protestant congregation to leave my duties of babysitting their children at a day care center there so they could go to service in peace that I was a Mary worshiper. I never heard that phrase either. My dad would go to the church since he was a protestant and I would go to early mass and help the pastor in the church so his wife could go to service. I was kicked out of a church I never went to since I was one of those evil ones. I learn a long time ago, that I am a Christian because I am a follower of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I would die for HIM if I had to do that as well. I learn to always have faith in the Most Holy Trinity over having faith in governments since HIS WILL is more for my good and shows HIS LOVE for us. while mankind is seems more and more are out for themselves and obtaining wealth and power for themselves. I also learn a lesson from my mom. do not listen to people's words but watch their actions. that speaks louder than their words even when they scream. if these two do not match, question them

[@lucky0509ful]

Starting RCIA in September, thanks for the video in preparation of starting my journey home

[@coyettechua8403]

Well said, Keith! God bless us all.

[@emmachristy4253]

*Christian = follower of Christ* I'm Catholic, I am follower of Christ! Love in Christ 🇲🇨💓🇲🇨

[@lydiapetra1211]

Sadly No!!! The RCC is a false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! If you want to be a true Christian...than pick up a New Testament and study it on you own and cry out to the Lord Jesus to reveal Himself to you!

[@AmishNinjaMaster]

This Catholic follows Jesus Christ (a.k.a. a Christian), ... This Catholic reads the Bible daily, ... This Catholic is baptized of water AND the Holy Spirit. ... This Catholic is born again, ... This Catholic believes in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist - - Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, ... the Kingdom of God is at hand, ... it is time to repent, pray, fast, ... hold steadfast in faith ... put on The Whole Armor of God, ... for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

[@lydiapetra1211]

Sadly...you are deceiving yourself! The catholics do not know the Real Lord Jesus.... because the RCC is false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! The teachings of the RCC are polar opposite to the teachings of the Bible! Pick up a New Testament and study it.... Truth is only found in God's Word only!

[@ewuarabanyaakowa988]

@@lydiapetra1211 Oh, please! Do tell me, when was your church founded and by whom? It definitely was not founded by Jesus Christ Himself, but by some human less than 600 years ago.

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@ewuarabanyaakowa988 The RCC is Satan's greatest Hoax!!

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@ewuarabanyaakowa988 which means the RCC is Satan's Church and has been deceiving and sending people to Hell for over a 1000+ years... You all are brainwashed and indoctrinated into false apostate and pagan teachings and doctrines.... You don't know Truth... you don't know the God of the Bible.. your sins are not forgiven!!!

[@yesimobsessedwlyng1599]

@@lydiapetra1211 👍

[@lightowl4345]

I've been surprised by the number of people that don't know this so I am glad you made this video. Thank you! God Bless you and your family.

[@patrickfahey6722]

The original Christians!

[@prodigaldawtr7907]

Thank you!! This is **the** answer. 👏

[@leedixon4228]

Actually.

[@sekumezu]

others churches are just first copy ,second copy, third copy.......

[@el_jefe_007]

*The true Christians

[@nickm9182]

O.C's

[@dmarie7714]

Keith, you said no drive by evangelism but you make it so hard when you're putting out these awesome videos! I can think of a dozen friends that I want to send to in Facebook messenger 😂.

[@KeithNester]

I will grant you a dispensation for my videos :) LOL

[@dmarie7714]

@@KeithNester thank you! 😆

[@jeremiahong248]

@@KeithNester Hi ! I am a convert to the Catholic faith. I would appreciate if you can do a video on the topic predestination and the Holy Spirit. If we have the Holy Spirit when we are baptised why do cradle Catholic live their faith like a zombie. I always believe we need to be baptised twice, by water and by the HS - to be infill by the HS like in Pentacost but have been told this is not in line with Catholic understanding. I have been baptised by thr Spirit first before I was baptised by water. Thanks a million !

[@melitinathabah3870]

The Founder of the Catholic church is Jesus Christ and that's why we are christians. Praise the Lord !

[@RobertOfTheSaints]

One guy who says Catholics aren't Christians is Ray Comfort from the channel Living Waters. He's a very popular youtuber but it's disturbing how he's so misinformed about Catholics. It's cringe to watch that guy try to explain what Catholics believe and teach. And then there's the Jimmy Swaggart ministry. Whew boy. 🙈🙉🙊

[@JB-ku7kv]

Ray comfort is great! love him...funny how this guy doesnt mention anything about catholicism that isnt biblical...like yo, you pray to a human being named Mary like shes a god. wonder if the bible talks about that.

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

Loved it! Not til I moved South did I encounter people who thought I was going to Hell because I was Catholic. I started to learn more about my faith then. Thanks!😇

[@filiusvivam4315]

Same here! Living in the South made me a better Catholic!

[@lydiapetra1211]

Actually, they are right! The RCC is a false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! You should study the New Testament to find the real Christ....

[@lois2997]

True for me too. I never heard people say anything against Catholics until I moved to the south

[@Boxed4Y]

Apostolic Church = Follower of Christ

[@Boxed4Y]

@@DeusEstPrimus - As you most likely know, the Council of Nicaea in 325 was the response of the Church to the heresy of Arius who was preaching Jesus was no God, correct? Well, before the council it was common knowledge that the Blessed Virgin Mary was the Mother of my Lord; the very same teaching is held today. Just to name a couple of names: Irenaeus in 189 A. D. wrote “The Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God” (Against Heresies, 5:19:1) Gregory the wonderworker in 262 A. D. “For Luke, in the inspired Gospel narratives, delivers a testimony not to Joseph only, but also to Mary, the Mother of God, and gives this account with reference to the very family and house of David” (Four Homilies 1). Will you recant?

[@Boxed4Y]

@@DeusEstPrimus - Actually, Arian did not believe Mary was the Mother of God, and he was convincing a lot of people of his teaching, thus the need for the council. The reason most Christians believe Mary is the Theotokos is because the Church fought this heresy (and many others). Instead of attacking, how about thanking the Catholic Church for defending and what you have come to believe?

[@Boxed4Y]

@@DeusEstPrimus - You seem to be a smart person and very capable of establishing a conversation without being judgemental. The reason I named Arian was because you brought up the topic of the Council of Nicaea in 325; such council was the response of the Church against Arian's heretic teaching that Jesus was not God. There was no need to safeguard other doctrines at that time; no need to defend, for instance, Papal Infallibility or other doctrines (you may reject) simply because there it was not necessary. I can deduce you have a problem with the Perpetual Virginity of Mary (a Mariam Dogma). Below are some extracts of what some of the "Early Fathers" said about the topic, taken from Behold your Mother by Tim Staple: St. Clement of Alexandria (ca. A.D. 200) - It appears that even today many hold that Mary, after the birth of her son, was found to be in the state of a woman who has given birth, while in fact, she was not so. St. Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 350) - Who loves you is amazed and who would understand is silent and confused, because he cannot probe the mother who gave birth in her virginity. If it is too great to be clarified with words the disputants ought not on that account cross swords with your Son. St. Ambrose of Milan (ca. 390) - Who is this gate, if not Mary [referring to Ezekiel 44: 1- 2]? Is it not closed because she is a virgin? Mary is the gate through which Christ entered this world, when he was brought forth in the virginal birth and the manner of his birth did not break the seals of virginity. . . . There is a gate of the womb, although it is not always closed; indeed only one passes through it miraculously. St. Jerome (ca. 383) - And could the just man dare . . . to think of approaching her, when he heard that the Son of God was in her womb . . . We are to believe then that the same man who gave so much credit to a dream that he did not dare to touch his wife, yet afterwards, when St. Jerome (ca. 400) - Do you want to know how he was born of a virgin and how, after his birth, his mother remained a virgin? The doors were locked, yet Jesus entered. There is no doubt that the doors were locked. He who entered through the locked doors was not a phantom or a ghost but a true body. For what did he say? “Look at me and see that a ghost does not have flesh and bones as I do” (Luke. 24: 39).

[@ballietoflexheim]

Not one person can answer any Biblical question with certainty.....only God has absolute knowledge.....and God will reveal His Truth.....

[@professorcomics2736]

I would be remiss if I said that we couldn't learn something from Protestantism. I am Catholic and was in a FOCUS bible study yesterday and my Catholic Theology major -leader said that we as Catholics do not read the bible enough. Make no mistake, we as Catholics read the bible, but we don't spend as much time as we should on it. The bible is the word of God and can be a great reference for helping to answer complex theological questions, but we cannot rely on Sola Scriptura or have an absolute/word-word reading of it, because that would be an intellectually astray. We have the ability to reason and that is one of the greatest gifts we possess as humans and I thank God for that. We should read the bible more, but read it and everything we encounter with REASON.

[@h.j.b.6930]

My first comment was before finishing your entire video! You make excellent, common sense and hard hitting points! Please make your rounds with others like Dr. T. Marshall and other Holy RCC apologists!

[@tompowell6723]

If Sainted Protestants obtain HEAVEN it is not because of their faith but in spite of it!

[@aradhikas]

Thank you for an excellent video, Keith! I converted to Catholicism from Hinduism. I was born and raised in India.

[@sedevacante0027]

Welcome Home Brother

[@commscompany1502]

Welcome Home ⛪️

[@dinaandrade5415]

Welcome to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. The One founded by Jesus Christ Himself, the One Church that the gates of Hell will not prevail against.

[@lydiapetra1211]

Iam so sorry to hear that! The RCC is a false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! You need the Real Lord Jesus...and He is not found in this false church! Please study the New Testament and ask the Lord Jesus to lead you into His Truth! Also please watch John MacArthur s videos Are catholics saved?

[@pizzapocket7878]

I've been dealing with this issue for years but I don't listen because only God can decide if I am a Christian or not.

[@zemneo6485]

Speaking for myself, I think it's more important for me to place more focus on growing in my Catholic faith. This means less time worrying about what the Catholic critics are saying. As far as I can tell, every denomination in Christianity has more than their share of critics.

[@rosieamber7799]

God bless you Keith

[@andreadonar7597]

Keith, I love all that you do! The only thing I would suggest is Nixing the background music. Although it is subtle I find it very distracting and deterring from your message. Thanks!

[@chrismole1315]

I live in New Zealand where there is generally a good relationship between Catholics and non Catholics. In most towns and cities, the priests regularly meet with other pastors for prayer and fellowship. I get the feeling it is different in America. That's probably because America was founded on a Protestant form of Christianity.

[@jeromepopiel388]

Wow, unbelievable how some will start casting stones without checking facts. Evangelicals are not less charitable or caring. Then even the very foundation of America is put down. The first settlers came here for religious freedom and economic freedom. The were escaping religious and economic tyranny in which the Catholic Church played a part. They brought a Protestant work ethic and freedom of worship that made America great. Our freedoms and laws are based on the Bible, not on man. That is the one reason they are inalienable. Evangelicals believe that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, to the Jew first and then to the Greek Rm.1:16. That is not religion.

[@chrismole1315]

@@jeromepopiel388 Sorry, I have removed that last sentence. It was just a personal opinion but I don't live in America, so shouldn't have added it. My apologies for the offence caused.

[@allenedmon2203]

@@jeromepopiel388 no, Catholic Church DID NOT play a part of persecuting the settlers...I don't think so! It was Protestants against Protestants and they even had their own worse INQUISITION than not just Catholics as it always falsely been mentioned to people in America. by the way it wasn't even Catholic Church, it was a Spanish inquisition against modern Jews and Muslims that were trying to destroy Christians. Protestants persecuted each other on disagreeing among each other. Catholics were the ones who were persecuted by the England government, but Catholics today we don't hold grudges. Do you know that song of "12 days of Christmas". Well, that was a code to teach Catholics when it was illegal to be one, AND THAT WAS ALSO THE CASE IN AMERICA WERE CATHOLICS WERE ONES PERSECUTED BY SOUTHERN PROTESTANTS (here one video I found that is not biased kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXeahZWlarGAm80 I'm Eastern Catholic from Iraq Mesopotamia and been here on America 29yrs and all I have experienced is hatred, calling us Pagans, Satanists, popists, Mary worshipers, since I've been here. Back in my country we didnt have so-called Protestants since that concept never existed from 1st original Christianity being Catholic. I never heard whole BIBLe from Protestants since I've been here, only partial by picking few verses and give opinions of today's relativism, in other words prosperity gospel to not offend what is heaven and hell. I know more history than most Americans lived here and for 19yrs I've studied legitimate history and not hatred. I could tell you a lot but I'm sitting here typing too much...

[@mariemiller8740]

Jerome that is untrue,Catholics suffered terribly in England so read history

[@classicalteacher]

@@jeromepopiel388 is just another revisionist self-proclaimed historian selling lies that no educated person is buying. Catholics are the real Christians. Catholics are the denominator. Protestants are just numerators with partial truths and man-made religion. The question should be "Are Protestants Christians?" At least they got it right that they are saved by God's grace alone, because Matthew 12:30 is a very scary reality.

[@HosannaInExcelsis]

Hi Keith, I found your arguments to be very compelling. They expose some of the great contradictions of Protestantism

[@savedbygrace8337]

Matthew 16:23 “But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”

[@agataindra3605]

Catholicism has 3 pilars foundation in Christianity: Bible, magisterium, tradition. Thats what non catholic dont want to understand.

[@susanamoroso8581]

St. Peter, to whom the keys of the Kingdom of God was given by Jesus Christ HImself. St.Peter considered the first Pope was succeeded in continuous succession by Catholic Popes throughout the history of the Church founded by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago. All the reformers including the Lutherans, Protestants, Anglicans, were founded by former Catholics. King Henry VIII was a Catholic before he founded the Anglican Church of England. Luther was a former Catholic priest. The Bible was compiled by the Catholics based on the holy scriptures which were and until now housed in the Vatican. The so called born again Christians and other Christian denominations numbering closed to 40,000 are splinter/rebel groups are considered separated brethren by the Catholic Church.

[@AJ_Jingco]

ALL the SATANIC DEFORMERS are now BURNING in Hell for all ETERNITY.

[@polemeros]

I think it's funny when some crew from Bill & Ted's Excellent Bible Shack decide that they are the arbiters of who's Christian and who's "a cult." Can't be taken seriously.

[@k.avilla8061]

Keith, this is the most incredibly fair, un-biased and objective analysis of Catholicism ( even going to the extent of criticising the flaws within the beliefs inherent in Protestant theology ) from someone who is still a Protestant that I have ever seen. You are obviously an intelligent man with the ability to think outside of the anti-Catholic dogma instilled by your own religion. You have clearly devoted much thought, time and research into this before reaching your conclusions. I just wish that all Protestant and Catholic scholars were like you. I applaud you, Sir.

[@eetwins21]

Excellent video, great series I’m lookin forward to. Man, this fires me up with The Faith!

[@lydiapetra1211]

Sadly, you don't know the Lord Jesus of the Bible because He is not found in the false pagan and apostate Roman catholic church and Cult!

[@filiusvivam4315]

Keith, you are too charitable to do it but the episode should have been called "Unpacking the falsehoods of Protestant presuppositions"

[@cessdonan326]

Thanks Keith Nester😊,God bless all,Christian 😇😇proud Catholic Cristian here,from Philippines 😘

[@johngilbertkharshandi75]

I am a cradled Catholic.... still i like this talk. It gives some inner sense of joy to know that some people are doing something to lead others to the truth. Thanks Keith for this effort. No doubt, no other Christian churches can come to existence without the only one established by Jesus. 1500 years is a long gap. How to appreciate the only Catholic Church without being in it? Please try it, know and most likely you will love it.

[@camillaparilla4144]

Great explanation...God always bless you...

[@kevinmullee6578]

Great! So many people don’t take an honest look at the historical timeline and deal with it. Many sola fide/scriptura Protestants say they are a return to ancient Christianity, but don’t realize those tenets did not even exist in ancient Christianity. Not until Luther :) was the Holy Spirit really absent for centuries and centuries? Nope :)

[@mauricebroekarts4208]

Thank you for your clear video. I want to become a Catholic. But the one thing i experience the video language is a bit strong...Let us don;t forget the love.

[@glendanikolakakos7431]

And sometimes in Protestant they go by popular votes what’s the right interpretations and I heard also that both person have right interpretations 🤷‍♀️

[@hernaniinamac1430]

I Love your passion for our Lord Jesus Christ and his Church, the Catholic Church. God bless you and may you continue to share the truth, beauty and goodness of the Church!

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

I’ve been told by numerous Protestants that I was destined for hell because I was Catholic *instead* *of* Christian. 🤦‍♂️ The East-West Schism: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Schism

[@YM-gi1qm]

Um, only Jesus can judge ALL of us! Keep the One True Faith, Brother! God Bless!

[@catholictransformation696]

John, I'm a convert and have experienced ridicule online numerous times for being Catholic: Satan is my father, I'm in a Cult, etc. etc. I told one individual just this week that I prayed for him. Part of his reply back, verbatim is below: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Keep in mind that he professes Christ as his Savior and this is just one of his many not so Christ like replies "You do not have to pray to Lucifer on my behalf since he has no hold on me. Keep your wicked prayers for yourself since I certainly am not offering a prayer for anyone who worships the devils church..." ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Peace be with you brother!

[@YM-gi1qm]

@@catholictransformation696 That's terrible! When I hear something like that, I take solace in what is written; specifically: Matthew 7:20 & John 13:34-35.. Much love to you, brother! Peace be with you, and God Bless. And we must remember to pray for those who persecute us!

[@catholictransformation696]

@@YM-gi1qm sometimes all we can do is pray and leave it at the foot of the cross

[@YM-gi1qm]

@@catholictransformation696 Amen!! Lotsa prayer!!

[@johng.7560]

If the catholic church started during the bible, who added all the well known non biblical pagan doctrine to a ONCE true faith? You know what those things are, I don't need to restate them. Many of those aftermarket add-ons came about after the Church of Rome took over as head of what was then christianity. Much of the pagan derived add-ons came from Rome.

[@jeffreyalilin7314]

..."There is no salvation outside the Catholic Church"...

[@markobagic522]

EXACTLY. PLEASE CHECK MHFM FOR ALL SOULSAVING INFORMATION AND INFORMATION APPROPRIATE FOR OUR TIME. GOD BLESS

[@alexandrelavallee5627]

Christ said: Peter, you are Peter and this rock I shall build my church. Then He said: I will send you the holy spirit to guide you (the Church) and the gates of hell shall not prevail. So if all the doctrines and dogmas were adopted with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, those who say it's not true are then calling Jesus a liar for sending us a lying spirit (demon) or if He sent us the Holy spirit and It lied to us! Sad to believe such a thing! God bless Keith

[@mashruralam5795]

There is the Coptic, Ethiopian and Oriential churches before 900 AD.

[@witherslayer711]

Love your videos, Keith. I struggle with this myself. I was raised Lutheran, but became Catholic in 2012, but to this day still jump back and forth, because of guilt. I always worry that God is mad at me if I stay Catholic .

[@KeithNester]

Stay put! We need you. God loves you and gave you a great gift in his Church

[@joepass1883]

Great content, great video but Keith that piano groove in the background , bugged heck out of me. We can focus better on you without it. Keep up the good work.

[@colinjames9362]

Great Video Keith - thanks again.

[@seansmith9129]

Thanks Keith. In Ireland we use the shamrock, which is a tri-foil clover plant, the National symbol, to explain the Trinity. All thanks to St Patrick. Just saying!

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Hi Keith, l thought the study of Christ was called Christology. I learned about this at my convent school. You are a good Christian/Catholic. God bless you and your family, have a great St. Patrick's day to come. ☘🙏

[@sidneylazum1046]

100% with ya brother. Love ya work so very much. Thank you.

[@alexandraschmid4078]

Thank you Keith! Great video and fantastic arguments that lay bare the misperceptions about the Catholic faith.

[@kbrad1267]

No actually you got the question backwards it should be are Christians becoming Catholics? and if you read modern translation that are Jesuit Roman Catholic Bibles and not from the inspired manuscripts that was translated into the KJV , the answer is yes.

[@AndrewKendall71]

My final concern regarding Catholicism is not about Catholicism as much as some effects of complexity on Catholics' practices. Complexification is a strategy of Satan. St. Paul went to the oh-so-sophisticated and cosmopolitan Corinthians and declared to them "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified" (1 Cor. 2: 2). He did so because they were smart, intricately familiar with sophistic wisdom culture around them, and were creating rich understandings that they were holding to, developed out of their own Christian wisdom. It was leading them away from spiritual effectiveness and required apostolic correction. This process doesn't necessarily lead that way, richness and wisdom doesn't have to "puff up." But, it often does because we're human. So, for some Catholics the critiques absolutely land with accuracy. Protestants shouldn't treat it as a blanket judgment for all Catholics. But the ecclesiastically sourced practices and doctrines are complexification. Therefore, there should be exhortation and warning from priests regarding their relationships with Christ within their rich, complicated, historic faith of Catholicism.

[@johnflorio3052]

For over 1500 years we Catholics were the only Christians in existence.

[@stevendavis1230]

Catholics are the first Christians, and the only Christians on earth from 33AD through around 1500 when Martin Luther, without God's authority, started his own earthly version of Christianity, which BTW has split into over 45,000 different "denominations."

[@dickymartinus1753]

Catholics are true Christians. Christ is the shepherd and we are the sheep. The sheep that gather in one cage, one Church, not sheep that are outside the cage and scattered. One head, our Lord Jesus Christ, one body (the Catholic Church). One bride of Christ.

[@Wildflower77777]

It appears that this pastor has abandoned the authority of the Word of God and deconstructed Scripture to fit his paradigm of what Christianity is. The Roman Catholic religion has a huge number of beliefs and having unpacked its Catechism, not one of those numbered items is replicated in the NT. Two salient examples of this are number 1987 where it is taught that the Holy Spirit justifies and cleanses sinners from sin via baptism. Jesus and John the Baptist clearly stated in Acts chapter 1 and John chapter 1 that water baptism does not save sinners. Only the baptism of the Spirit that Jesus brings saves sinners and Hebrews 9:22 teaches that there is no remission for sin without the shedding of blood. It is Jesus' ONCE only blood sacrifice that paid the debt for sin. Then there is all that information about the Roman Catholic Mary in the Catechism. None of that is written in the NT either! Here is one example. 969 "This motherhood of Mary in the order of grace continues uninterruptedly from the consent which she loyally gave at the Annunciation and which she sustained without wavering beneath the cross, until the eternal fulfillment of all the elect. Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this saving office but by her manifold intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation. . . . Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the Church under the titles of Advocate, Helper, Benefactress, and Mediatrix." The Roman Catholic Mary has been given deific attributes beloning only to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Only Jesus is Advocate and Mediator between God and men. The Holy Spirit is Advocate and Helper. So to give a sinner whose only role given to her by God is to carry His Son in her womb, the attributes belonging to Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is blasphemy. It appears that the Great Falling Away is happening and here is one example of a pastor teaching false information not supported by the Scriptures.

[@savedbygrace8337]

PROVERBS 14:12” King James Bible “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”

[@Miguelsoto20193]

I give thanks to God for all the Sauls that are converting to the only, and Holy Church. Because that's what you become Keith, from Saul, to Paul by defending our faith. God bless you. Catholic Bible. Acts 9:1-6 [1]Meanwhile Saul was still breathing threats to slaughter the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest [2]and asked for letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, that would authorise him to arrest and take to Jerusalem any followers of the Way, men or women, that he might find. [3]It happened that while he was travelling to Damascus and approaching the city, suddenly a light from heaven shone all round him. [4]He fell to the ground, and then he heard a voice saying, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' [5]'Who are you, Lord?' he asked, and the answer came, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. [6]Get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you are to do.'

[@lydiapetra1211]

The RCC is a false pagan and apostate church and Cult that leads people to Hell! The teachings of the RCC is polar opposite to the teachings of the Bible! Where do you find in the Bible praying to dead people, praying to dead Mary? Or that the RCC is the one true church. or popes, priests, cardinals?.... nowhere...!!!! The Lord Jesus is head of His Church.....not any sinners like the pope!

[@leivifelix6901]

Great explanation brother Keith

[@jantehomaco5529]

Come all to Christ the door is open. Don't wait until its too late for you. Don't be orphans out there when we have the companionate Mother Mary the Gate of Heaven. Welcome all please don't be ignorant. Gid bless you Keith

[@cce212]

This is really Good stuff . Totally the true ☺️👍🏽 . Very Good video.

[@gicraft6461]

God Bless you all Jesus loves you and The Blessed Mother too

[@gicraft6461]

Jane Dough First of all, we Catholics ONLY WORSHIP God THE FATHER, THE SON, THE HOLY SPIRIT. Catholics honor Mary above all women, just as scripture says “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:41-44‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ And [MARY]”For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:48‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ Didn’t Mary also obey the Word of God as well? “Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:38‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:45‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ “He [JESUS] replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭11:28‬ ‭NABRE‬‬ Mary is not higher than God. She is made by God for the plan of Salvation. God bless you!

[@gicraft6461]

Jane Dough that was a lot to read. You summed up your “Truth” with things that need to in the Bible to be true. Here is a video about prophetic verses about Mary:kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYbHipiPrpiBh6M Also you need to look at the history BEFORE there was a BIBLE. The Apostolic Fathers. Here is a website that has Early Christians [2-4 Century] talking about Mary: pintpipeandcross.wordpress.com/the-early-church-fathers-on-mary-the-mother-of-god/

[@angelacrutcher2308]

The catholic worship idols even the pope on Easter has a doll he carries around and kiss its feet do you think God is pleased with this I doint

[@jarlielloach1468]

Head of the Christian church.. Jesus. Head of the Catholic church.. The pope. Doesn't the pope blaspheme in his title.. Vicarius Filii Dei, and also claiming to have the power to forgive sins

[@hawthornetree646]

Jarliel Loach: Matthew16:18, God forgives at Confession, power comes from God, authority to perform the sacrament comes from God, and is granted to the Church. We receive grace when we receive the sacraments, which were instituted by Christ.

[@jarlielloach1468]

@@hawthornetree646 in Matthew 16:18, the church is built on the Rock, Jesus, not Peter.. The way the truth the light and only means of coming to God is through Jesus.. And it has nothing to do with man-made traditions (sacrament) that make Gods word of no effect. The pope takes power away from Christ and puts it into his own hand to be the way to God. Catholics that believe in the pope err and are led astray from the faith in Christ. A Christian lives by faith, but Catholics by works.

[@hawthornetree646]

Jarliel Loach No, Jesus was talking to Peter, and gave him authority to shepherd the Church on earth after the Ascension. If you insist on twisting scripture, there’s not much I can say to you.

[@jarlielloach1468]

@@hawthornetree646 if you can receive it.. The pope has the spirit of antichrist

[@commscompany1502]

John 20:23 is where God gave the disciples power to forgive. And the Church s Priests today (Pope to Bishops to Priests) are descendants with the-same delegated authority

[@enamrik]

Catholics continuously perform works of grace, like praying to Mary, in hopes to build up enough grace to get to heaven. If they don't get enough, they'll need to go to Purgatory for some time.

[@manueltobias2930]

We are the first and only one funded by Christ Mathew 16/18

[@nenettehechanova9179]

... and CATHOLİC means "UNIVERSAL CHURCH" ... according to Webster Dictionary. THANK YOU KEITH ❤❤❤

[@savedbygrace8337]

You are a follower of who you pray to !

[@LOGOSNew]

Catholics believe they are Christians but : 1) They lift up 'Mary', not Jesus. This Mary isnot even the mother of Jesus. That is why this goddess is also the Black Madonna. That is why she is also "Queen of Heaven", the same idol Jeremiah fought (Jer 7:18). That is why she appears to people from brooks, river banks and instructs that churches be built to worship her. 2) They practise idolatry. 3) They practise necromancy - commjning with the dead, s'th that the Bible strongly condemns. 4) Jesus is not Catholic mediator btn God and humanity, "Mary". Just to mention a few...

[@abelgarcia6992]

People should know that Jesus Christ founded One Church. It is His Mystical Body and is the Bride of the Christ. It is obvious that Jesus, the Bridegroom, can only have One Bride. We like living stones build up this Temple where One holy sacrifice is offered from the rising of the sun its setting daily, over 400,000 times per day. It is the Bread of life and the Cup of salvation, the universal covenant that we participate in. Amen!

[@lydiapetra1211]

What are you talking about? You obviously don't know the Lord Jesus at all! Have you ever picked up and studied the New Testament? Your statement is an absolute blasphemy against the Lord Jesus .. there's no more sacrifice...that's a Lie!!

[@abelgarcia6992]

@@lydiapetra1211 if that’s what you think, you are the one that doesn’t know scripture. We have the Eternal Sacrifice, the Holy Eucharist, which your Pastors taught you how to blaspheme. Amen!

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@abelgarcia6992 I know God and His Word...every teaching of the RCC is false pagan and apostate!

[@abelgarcia6992]

@@lydiapetra1211 you are totally deceived.

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@abelgarcia6992 are you serious? You pray to dead people and angels...which are idolatry against God! You say Mary is the mother of God...who was first Mary or God? Did Mary create God? You have priests and popes which are not even Biblical...they are created by the RCC You say the pope is the head of the church....when the Lord Jesus is the only head of the church... You have Eucharist which is cannibalism..... All of these are absolutely pagan, false and apostate...

[@danrugbyman]

There is an easy answer - technically speaking Christians are people who believe that Jesus was who He claimed to be, God, and in the Holy Trinity. Good Catholics definitely believe this. (Edit) And I might add, Christians must also love the Lord! After all, satan himself believes that Jesus is the Christ and Messiah and God, but he decided to work against him...

[@faaleleifaumuina6441]

What’s your point. I grew up in Catholic and they never reached any thing about the gospel. I still have my sisters and brother that are going to hell because they don’t believe in Jesus Christ. So I don’t get it.

[@ewuarabanyaakowa988]

Sad. You must have been asleep the whole time you were Catholic. The gospel is read out loud at every single Mass, along with readings from the Old Testament and the psalms!

[@JamesMC04]

The answer to the question depends on what one means by the word "Christians". "Christian" often seems, in Evangelical or Fundamentalist circles, to mean "Evangelical Protestant, especially one who has had a conversion experience". A Christian of that type is often called a "True Christian" - as distinct from members of "dead churches"''; IOW, those that do not (yet) accept the Fundamentalist Gospel. Outside Evangelicalism & Fundamentalism, anyone counts as a Christian who has some kind of connection to mainstream Christianity, which consists of five main strands: the non-Chalcedonian Eastern Churches; the Eastern and Russian Orthodox; the Churches in communion with the Pope of Rome; the Protestant Churches; and a great number of independent churches of very varied character. To confuse matters, it seems that many Evangelicals with Protestant theologies prefer to be called "Christians" rather than "Protestants". This is confusing, because it is not clear whether this preference is to be understood as meaning that: 1. They, alone, are Christians; or whether they mean that 2. They are Protestants, if one must think in those terms - but they would rather that the emphasis was on Christ, than on Church divisions. Lutherans, Anglicans, and Catholics have their disagreements - but they do not, on the whole, deny each other's identity as Christians. Since the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow, and the Pope of Rome, and the Coptic Pope of Alexandria, are not Evangelical Protestants, nor Protestants at all, they would all, by some standards, count as "not Christians". "Is group so-and-so Christian ?" It can depend on whom one asks: official doctrine, and the convictions of the individual, do not always match. The use of the term "Christian" as a term of praise meaning no more than "admirable person", muddies the waters, and is best ignored. The problem with the word is, that it can be taken in a minimalist or a maximalist sense. From a Catholic POV, a baptised but lapsed Catholic of atrocious morals would count as a Christian, if only in the most tenuous sense, because by Baptism he would become, indissolubly, a member of the Church. A Catholic who decides to become a devil-worshipper is therefore still a member of the Church. From an Evangelical POV, that way of thinking would be quite wrong. People would count as Christians, only if there were some evidence of the working of God's grace in their lives. No personal conversion to Christ = no identity as a Christian. Both forms of Christanity are concerned with authentic Christian life - but they emphasise different aspects of life in Christ.

[@Catholic1391]

Here another, Fire, the flame is God the Father, the light, is God the Son, the heat is God the Holy Spirit. There you go three in one. 🔥

[@martinoneill2253]

God bless you Keith thank you

[@howardzane572]

show me ANY CAtholic distinctive attached to the original new testament church as discribed in the book of acts

[@JamesMC04]

Unity. The Apostles "were continually devoting themselves with one [mind to prayer, along with women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers" (1.14) Catholicity AKA Universality: Acts 4.12 "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.” Since there is salvation only in the Name of Jesus, the salvation found in Him alone must be intended for all mankind. This is supported by the Great Commission of St Matthew 28.18-20: ""And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you [fn]always, even to the end of the age."" The disciples, who are of one mind, are sent by the One Christ, in Whose Name alone there is salvation, to all nations. Therefore, there can be only One Church of the followers of Christ in all the nations of the Earth. IOW, the Church of Christ is Universal - or, in Greek, it is Catholic. Apostolicity: This One, Universal Church is the Church of the Apostles whom Christ Himself called, chose, sent, and equipped - it is therefore Apostolic.

[@howardzane572]

@@JamesMC04 distinctive to all faiths also this passage infers that Mary had other children his brothers and was not a perpetual virgin

[@howardzane572]

@@JamesMC04 appreciate and respect the try but cannot accept as a catholic distinctive only

[@savedbygrace8337]

John 1:42 “And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.” The rock that JESUS was referring to was the revelation that JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD! It is rather apropos that JESUS ALSO CALLED PETER SATAN!

[@nosuchthing8]

Catholics invented the trinity, so yes....

[@gloriawheatley-holder7080]

I had a Catholic - Convent education taught by nuns .We were taught that “Catholics are Catholics and Christians are Christians because there is only one true Church.....The Holy Roman Catholic Church” Our Reverend Mother drummed this into us during Cathechism classes!...this was in the 60s and 70s. I am 65 years old now and love telling those who come to my door trying to tell me about the Bible the truth!!!😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏

[@Miguelsoto20193]

Saturday, March 14, 2020: Gospel according to Saint Luke 15.1-3.11-32. 0 min. Aug All the publicans and sinners came to Jesus to hear him. The Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." Jesus then told them this parable: Jesus also said: "A man had two sons." A man had two sons. The youngest of them said to his father: 'Father, give me my share of inheritance.' And he divided unto them his goods. A few days later, the youngest son collected everything he had and went to a distant country, where he squandered his assets in a licentious life. He had already spent everything, when a lot of misery ensued in that country, and he began to suffer deprivation. Then he put himself at the service of one of the inhabitants of that region, who sent him to his field to take care of pigs. He would have liked to calm his hunger with the acorns that the pigs ate, but nobody gave them. Then he thought about it and said: 'How many of my father's day laborers have bread in abundance, and I am here starving! Right now I will go to my father's house and tell him: Father, I sinned against Heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son, treat me like one of your day laborers. ' So he left and returned to his father's house. When he was still away, his father saw him and was deeply moved; she ran to meet him, hugged him and kissed him. The young man said to him: 'Father, I sinned against Heaven and against you; I don't deserve to be called your son. ' But the father said to his servants: 'Bring at once the best clothes and dress him, put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's eat and celebrate, because my son was dead and has come back to life, he was lost and was found. ' And the party began. The older son was on the field. When he returned, already near the house, he heard the music and the choirs that accompanied the dance. And calling one of the servants, he asked what that meant. He replied: 'Your brother has returned, and your father had the fattened calf killed, because he has recovered it safely.' He was angry and did not want to enter. His father came out to beg him to come in, but he replied: 'I have served you for so many years without ever disobeying a single one of your orders, and you never gave me a kid to throw a party with my friends. And now that that son of yours has returned, after you have spent your possessions with women, you have the fattened calf killed for him! ' But the father said to him: 'My son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It is only fair that there be celebration and joy, because your brother was dead and has returned to life, he was lost and has been found. '"

[@Zekor4]

The largest Christian denomination.

[@oliviac.4218]

Catholic is the OG

[@lionheart5078]

Haha true

[@macmillone8711]

If you want to know whether Catholic are Christians or not. You prove that if no holy or miraculous spirit power occurs in the church. Obviously God is not pleased with theirs believe. Handsomely, Catholics in the world was about 1.329 billion but why not others Christian instead.

[@abeldesantiago8444]

Protestants abandoned the true church the the one that Jesus founded so even though they are Christians they they need to have a vibrant encounter with the Heart of Jesus so they can become true Christians otherwise we are talking that they have a faith in Jesus that is not complete

[@Matt-vk9sb]

You are dead wrong to state that RCC and E.O. are the "original faith of the disciples/apostles." Your "fact" here has just destroyed your credibility. The so-called "early church" was actually the early [local] churchES, plural. That is a fact. Each church was accountable independently to Christ as evidenced by Christ's guidance & chastisement toward the local Asia Minor churches in Revelation 2-3. Yes, they did have the Jerusalem believers - led by a non-apostle, James, by the way - that passed down guidance to the early new church-plants. But once the churches were established in maturity, they were on their own - to be lead supernaturally by the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, not [naturally] any Pope. That is why the Lord only established TWO church offices - elder and deacon. No others. I know "elder" has been translated as "bishop," but the original meaning referred most definitely to a local pastor/church-leader. There was no hierarchical structure beyond those 2 offices spoken of in Scripture (which the Catholics don't follow anyway [ultimately] because the Pope can override whatever he pleases). Jesus had stated in no uncertain terms in Revelation 2:6 and 2:15 how He hated the Nicolaitanes. Who were the "Nicolaitanes?" Well, if you translate--even transliterate somewhat--this term, you get, "Rulers over the laity." ...Nico = ruler... laitaines = laity... Jesus HATED the practice of having "rulers" over the laity. A pastor/elder/bishop was intended to be just one of the members of a particular local church--albeit a spiritually mature member, but a member just the same. He was most definitely NOT to be a "ruler." What is the RCC...? They are all about "rulers" over the laity. Christ hates that. Get out of Mystery Babylon the Great while you can...like I did when I got saved in college.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Catholic means universal church ie universal Christian religion that goes back two thousand years.

[@ernestogalura97]

Keith Nester please watch a tv program called 'Catholic Answers'. There you will know what you want to know about Catholics Beliefs. A lot of people are envious about Catholics because they are so many (over 1 billion believers). If they were only few hundreds, who will even make negative comments about them?

[@craigandersen8937]

Did the Apostles pray to Mary and the Saints?

[@KeithNester]

Think about what you just asked…

[@lois2997]

@@lupelo8819 do you anything else besides spout how great you are and how right you claim to be

[@taleiapted4898]

The apostles belonged to what was known as “The Way”. Ref Book of Acts (Acts 9:2; 19:9, 24:14. They were from the tribes of Israel and were not Christians. As Paul identifies himself in Philippians 3:5 “...of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of all Hebrews... The Covenant was cut with the Children of Israel and as believers in Yahushua (Jesus) we are grafted into Israel of (the Olive Tree). Ref The book of Romans. In fact Philippians 3:20 tells us we are citizens of heaven. Something to consider.

[@michaelangelrodriguez]

John was the one who called himself a Christian because if you paid attention you know that John said Jesus ABIDES IN the Father and the Father in Him and Them in us. -ian means pertaining to or abiding in...and so John meant he abides in Christ. "Christian" I am Catholic 100%

[@d0g_0f_Christ0s]

Ok. Who gets to say I'm not saved? I do. On what authority? On account that don't adhere to verse..... the whole New Testament. "This man is hereby exonerated of the crime of Christianity on account that there is no physical evidence. Bailiff!" "Yes Your Honour?" "Release Heathen Hellbound, he is free to go!" Fear & trembling? No, honesty & accountability. Believe in my heart Jesus is the Son of God and that God raised Him from the dead, yes I do, but so far, I'm the tree that bears no fruit. Jesus Himself said, "You can tell a tree by its fruit." I know what sort of tree I am because I know what I dream. I can not speak of the things I do to people in the unconscious world where I am god. That's the reality I live with. Do I disagree with the denomination where I reside (Salvation Army) yes. In my induction I expressed my disagreement with denomination and that they seldom do 'the ordinance' of the Lord's supper. I stay because I attend Celebrate Recovery, help with welcoming team, and collect bread for redistribution. Its a small congregation severely pushed for resource. Every day I battle my flesh and lose, I'm riddled with pride, lies roll off my tongue like the saliva that moves in my mouth all day long, I am a vile creature obsessed with introspection, like a backhole folding in on itself over & over again. What do I do with it Keith, what do I do with all this sin & death? I've been searching for home, I can't find the way, because I think I search for the Jesus I've constructed in my head, and my head hurts bro, it hurts.

[@nardforu131]

I love that the church honestly acknowledges the mystery.

[@dennisdonnelly7794]

If you even have to ask you don't know Jesus was or is

[@joelusk8264]

Rather, are protestants christains?

[@personal-chan-001]

The wise man said, only your righteousness can save you. The fools replay, only the shadow where I stay might save me

[@mariahmartinez3900]

Yes in fact we are the original CHRISTIANS there were not such thing as Protestants in the time of OUR LORD JESÚS .Look at history it tells you all.

[@Doug8521]

Keith, next time you talk to a protestant / "christian" can you please tell them not to use that catholic book they worship so much?

[@pabloh5884]

One question, why cant priests have a wife ?

[@rosedonaldson942]

Jesus said it is better to not be married in their service to the priesthood. Being a pastor takes all of you. So if you are torn between family and serving God. Who takes a back seat. God does not want us to be torn. He wants us 100% in to his calling for each of us. If a person is called, he need to marry is calling. Therefore we are him family.

[@annacro5142]

@Jane Dough you are so sooo wrong! Read Paul!

[@enerpb6134]

Read Matthew 19-11-12.there is your answer.