Evangelicals, Do THIS When Talking to Catholics | Mike Gendron

[@sharonsharon2062]

Faith is believing in God and all His teachings and trusting completely in what Jesus did for us and our salvation and what He taught His Disciples to write and teach all people to be saved.

[@aggienodari453]

Saved meaning you can't fall away from salvation?

[@CaliCarpetbagger]

There’s a lot more than faith that they wrote was necessary for salvation.

[@Lip22Gloss]

Faith without works is dead -The Holy Bible

[@billpletikapich5640]

You have the believing and trust part - that will move mountain. However, if you have not Love you are nothing. Faith also includes what God has put inside of us - The holy spirit. As Paul said in Corinth - Faith working thru love.

[@fightforfreedom9940]

If youe believe, have faith n obey then no you can't lose your salvation. However if it's only lip speak and the hearts not involved then there was no salvation to begin with. Believing is obeying.. the whole ninle speaks of ppl not obeying him and the punishment that comes along with it. If only ppl would read their Bible. The 66 books. Then they'd know. Sadly they don't. John 3:16. Roman's 10: 9, 10. Works don't get you to heaven. Jesus does. John 14:6 Jesus says, I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me. Jesus said it!!! He's told you how to get to heaven.

[@marktovar331]

I am repenting from my shameful iniquity as of today in Jesus name. I put away all Lust and Greed in Jesus Christ name

[@PaulaSanders-tp1wr]

Nothing but the Blood 🩸 of Jesus Christ can save you, praise be to God for sending his only begotten son Jesus Christ amen 🙏

[@srich7503]

Yep! Thats what we Catholics drink. Nothing but the blood of Jesus, and eat His body of course. 👍🏻

[@60artemio]

God Catholic response!

[@judibeauford252]

How do you receive that saving Precious Blood? Is it in your imagination? Or is it real? Explain.

[@johnsteila6049]

@@judibeauford252 John 6:55

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@srich7503 quote---Thats what we Catholics drink. Nothing but the blood of Jesus, and eat His body of course.-- unquote Really>> So, you have seen Jesus drain His blood for you??

[@tmaddrummer]

Praised Be YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST... HALLELUJAH!

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

I was a Roman Catholic for 35 years and now I’m a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and making other disciples on my journey with the Lord Jesus Christ forevermore ❤

[@younis9819]

I was brought out of the Protestantism religion by the pastor of the Church I used to go to. That pastor left Protestantism and became a Catholic along with his family.

[@KeepingWatch95]

@@younis9819 Jesus was NEITHER. Jesus was Jewish... John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

[@younis9819]

@@KeepingWatch95 Jesus was a Jew but he established the Catholic Church by the prophecy of Daniel 2.

[@johnvitelli3862]

Hey Sean Jesus Christ started the Catholic Church by leaving the Church you have turned your back on Jesus and lose salvation.

[@andrewdurfee2891]

@@younis9819 you must have never been "Born Again" because the Holy Spirit would NOT lead you into deception.

[@KingdomGuardian]

God bless you brother

[@sinhchiem]

It is Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that have Save me from Suicide, Drug, Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression, and Sickness from Sins, HE saved me and fill me with a Spirit of Love, Strength and Sounded Mind, I live because of Him, because I can't saved myself, it is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ that took me from the Dark in to the Light, Only our Lord Jesus Christ Saved, Religion don’t saved, Church don’t saved, only by believe in the SON of GOD who put Himself on the cross to died for mankind and it is His blood that atone for our Sins: Love Him and you follow His command, and He is now in Heaven with our Holy Father of the Heaven, Amen!

[@mab1ism]

What's your name brother. I'll pray for you if you'd like .

[@sinhchiem]

my name is Sinh Chiem, the reason I am alive today is because of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, it is Him that saved me from Death since the day I was born, many Time He was there for me, I am alive today is because of Him. Amen to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen.

[@billpletikapich5640]

Amen.

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

@@mab1ismPLEASE pray for me. I was blessed by God and the holy ghetto didn’t think and uses to AVOID sins. This is blaspheme. I was not like this and I FEEL I put a lot before God. This is sick destruction and AWAY ICan not believe God let me do this

[@jkvarley8443]

I was 19, cutting myself and throwing up in to plastic bags. When he came to me I was different . Looking forward to seeing you , because you are being honest .

[@michelelarson6487]

My question is did you finish the verse in Romans? God does love and makes good for those who loves Him according to His purpose?

[@padraicbrown6718]

They always exit the Roman Road before it actually ends!

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

QUESTION: Are you in his purpose? Lots of Catholics say this, but actually use Catholicism as a shield to willfully deny GODS WRITTEN PURPOSE in which Catholics places barriers in the way of. You have no excuse to hand Catholicism your stumbling block.

[@marktovar331]

It’s great to hear that your wife has your same zeal. May God continue to bless you.

[@godisgood1737]

First or second wife ?

[@Sentinal6405]

What's Adultery just say the sinners prayer add some tears and life goes on

[@RR-gi9vo]

Woah, I'm so taking notes and I've purchased 2 of your books. I'm the only one in my family out of the catholic church or that believes in Christ. Praise God for bringing me back to His instruction and Salvation...

[@proudrosemom]

I am also the first of my whole extended family to be saved over 35 years ago. Stay strong in the Lord

[@emilebeetha779]

See Dr Scott Hahn or Brand Pitre and EWTN etc but don't nwaste.your to me with apologetics learn faith more eg Andrew Wommack Ministries Dr Kevin Zadai Let's win souls

[@Tommo44]

Yes, I’m taking notes and screen shots all through this and others from Mike! I’m the only one in a large catholic family too. Elderly Dad is difficult to get through too, he questioned my adult baptism, told me that was done for me as an infant, he thinks the term born again is whacky, never misses mass, holy water by the front door of his home, idol statues and images everywhere. Need I go on ... help me Lord Jesus messiah !

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

@@proudrosemom I’m an Ex Catholic too and I called out to the Lord Jesus for forgiveness and salvation on the 24/10/1986 I’m now a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and making other disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be forgiven and saved and have eternal life with the Lord Jesus forevermore

[@younis9819]

I am a convert to the Catholic Church out of Protestantism. The pastor of my previous Church became a Catholic along with his wife and children and he was a great inspiration for me to study the Bible instead of just reading it in the light of the history of the Church. Protestantism is a false religion and just like all false religions, its days are numbered.

[@lorizubalik9843]

If everyone was just praying for everyone, as Jesus expects us to, no one would be going to hell! This is true Christianity.

[@JusticeLeague-o8m]

Prayer is good for everyone...but obeying Jesus' commands after praying is much better!!!

[@frankrosenbloom]

@@JusticeLeague-o8m Absolutely. Jesus said pick up your cross and follow me. Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect. Repent. It is not enough just to claim belief in Jesus Christ. One must live the life and walk the narrow path.

[@MW-eg4gu]

If you go to the Y T video - jimmy akin do you hear the gospel at mass? Jimmy wonderfully explains how the Mass contains all the important parts of the Gospel. A real eye-opener!

[@remycallie]

"No I have no idea what the church father's taught in the first 500 years of Christianity because their words are not scripture. But you should definitely listen to what I have to say because I'm some guy on KZbin. "

[@BrendanSmith-vy4he]

Love ur answer to mike Grendon buddy ( ignoring church fathers can ) and what Christ said about his body and blood , amazing is it not I guess they think our church has become too powerful or something he should pick on his own pals , god bless u from London ( Willesden)

[@billlee2194]

Almost as soon as the doctrine of the Bible Alone was proclaimed in the 16th C., the division accelerated decade after decade?

[@johnsor2083]

Romans 3:28 was the closest verse in Scripture that seemed to prove Luther’s novel idea concerning justification. However, it lacked the all-important word alone that would have makes Luther’s sola doctrine true. Once again, though, rather than adjust his theology, Luther adjusted the Bible. In his translation of Romans, Luther added the word alone to verse 3:28 (making it say “man is justified by faith alone apart from the deeds of the law”) in order to make it appear that he had biblical support.

[@LutherBlissett100]

@@johnsor2083 So what is Erasmus and Jerome’s translation of that verse ?

[@StanleyDaniels-eb9hd]

The House of God, The Church of The Living God,The Pillar and Ground of The Truth!!!

[@gemmiefy]

Amen! Catholic Church!!

[@JulieDevonshire]

Amen!

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@gemmiefy quote---Catholic Church!!... unquote Not mentioned in ANY Bible!! NOT even Catholic bibles!!!

[@jamesduncan915]

Been trying to learn about all the churches, it is pretty wild how they just run down the Holy Catholic Church. Never once, at mass or any retreat have I heard our church run down another.

[@coranford7463]

I attended a so called "free church" it was the most hostile and unwelcoming atmosphere, these people were very unChrist like and spent more time criticising Catholics than actual prayer or Bible study.

[@casey8726]

Look at the comment right above your comment/ lie.

[@frankrosenbloom]

That's because it doesn't. These Protestants can be very cruel and self centered

[@casey8726]

@@frankrosenbloom Its not about catholics versus protestants, anymore. That was a long time ago. It's all a catholic thing. Get over it The truth is found in Jesus and what He has already accomplished. 21st century Christians love and follow Jesus. The catholic church denies and reject Jesus ' greatest accomplishment; the death, burial, resurrection and ascension back into Heaven of Jesus. Through the Finished work of the cross, Jesus has given us the Grace of God. Forgiveness of sin and eternal salvation. The Grace of God; his free gift to believers. The catholic church denies all this and falsely says that we must work forgiveness of sin and for our salvation. Obeying the 10 commandments and going to confession are works. We are saved by Grace through Faith and not of works

[@mattrondeau7466]

@@jamesduncan915 Run down? I think you mean expose their heresy. They are an Apostate church. Don't get offended. Listen to the criticisms.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

You may want to look up Michael Cumbie, a third generation evangelical preacher who after many years of research decided to leave his congregation, salary & many friends and joined the Catholic Church. He explains it in plain language so you can understand. Do it for your own scrutiny and spiritual growth.

[@mariosangermano]

The reason he left the truth in favor of Roman catholisim is because he was never converted, never born again to begin with. I'm a former RC and I know many false converts who decided to become RC.

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

@@mariosangermano apparently you have not looked him up & listen to his conversion story before forming an opinion. Please take some time & do that first.

[@PaulaGrace123]

@@mariosangermanoamen! Once you are born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, there is no going back to Catholicism. Its impossible.

[@mariosangermano]

@hamidrabiipour9707 I have a ministry that exposes Romes false gospel, and pagan beliefs and practices. You don't need to hear anyone's conversion story to Rome or back to Rome. All you have to do is know and understand the biblical gospel, and their reasons or experiences that led them to Rome or back to Rome are irrelevant to what the truth is.

[@mariosangermano]

@@PaulaGrace123 Exactly.

[@jotunman627]

The Bible, as the very Word of God, is true in itself, but not all the conclusions people choose to draw from it are necessarily right.

[@rmiller815]

That is why you let the Bible interpret Itself. It does.

[@briannall6232]

@@rmiller815 SO what is the purpose of the Holy Spirit? If not to teach us what the Bible can't make it obvious. 10 PEOPLE CAN COME UP WITH DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS.. THEY CAN'T All be correct....

[@johnsteila6049]

@@rmiller815 Wrong! The Bible absolutely does not interpret itself. I can prove it. There isn’t only one Christian religion in the world..

[@trina2150]

@@johnsteila6049 How does that prove it?

[@johnsteila6049]

@@trina2150 Because if The Bible interpreted itself, there would only be one interpretation of it..

[@Blaisesongs]

Eastern church makes same appeals. Yet they soft pedal it. There are some differences, but at the end of the day, patterns are the same. It’s hard to find testimonies like yours of people who leave the Eastern Orthodox Church and can give a good exposition of how to reach them.

[@roses993]

Super glad my granny left catholicism when she decided to follow the Lord. Both my parents were raised bible believing Christians 😊😊 my dad was a pastors😊😊thank you for so much info, pastor gedron!!

[@Ellen-vc7xn]

What amazes me is that people who claim to be Bible believing, Sola scriptura Christians...do not take literally the words of Jesus when in John 6, He said TRULY TRULY (Definition believe me, believe me) Unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink His Blood, you have no life in you! Jewish law forbid the.Jews from eating the flesh of the sacrificed lambs with their blood. They said how could they give us His flesh and blood. Jesus said Does this shock you? And they left ...He didn't call them back, or say it was a joke. He had to let them leave. They saw two miracles...the loaves and fishes and Him walking on water. They believed what they could physically see but this required them to trust He was telling the truth and truly the Son of God. In human terms, we could never understand this, but it is by the Spirit we believe. St Paul said unless you discern Jesus Body and Blood you bring judgement on yourself. The Early Church Fathers, the disciples of Jesus, believed in real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. So when Jesus says Truly, Truly, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of God and drink His Blood you have no life. So unlike the 5000 disciples who left, I chose to believe Jesus and never leave because I know that I could never have a stronger relationship with our Lord than to receive Him in Holy Communion and to be in His Holy Presence in His Church.

[@rfp313]

So basically they became apostates and abandoned the one true church for a charlatan's lies.

[@anabellesabangan7565]

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[@Anon-o7y]

@@rfp313 I was raised in the Catholic religion, it is not biblical.

[@rfp313]

@@Anon-o7y we literally decided what was canon and what wasn't. Learn your history. And a blanket statement like that is ignorant.

[@bowrudder899]

He left out one attraction: smells and bells, the pageantry

[@vievee2000]

Correct the Demons hate the incense and bells, revealed to excorcist Priests.❤

[@ArcticBlits]

@@vievee2000it’s actually just sensual and has a form of godliness. Not actual godliness. It’s intimidating and has a cultural appeal to those who are unaware of how Christianity looks different in every country and culture

[@vievee2000]

@@ArcticBlits Actually incense and bells have been used throughout history way back to the Ark of the Covenant where God had Cherubim carved and candlesticks. Incense has long been known to cleanse all evil. Do the research and may Godbless you with Wisdom and his interpretation.🙏💕💖

[@johnsteila6049]

@@vievee2000 Amen! Who do people call for actual cases of demonic possession? Here’s a hint, it’s not a Baptist minister.

[@jaymudd2817]

That damn incense, I wish I knew where to get it.

[@taylordw]

All Protestants preach salvation: by God’s grace, with faith in Jesus Christ, from Scripture, for the glory of God.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Catholics too, from scripture, understand faith to be complete by works of love (Ja 2 22) and that one is justified by works (of love) and not faith alone (Ja 2 24). Can a faith without works of love save you? God says no (Ja 2 14). ALL for the glory of God. _6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith working through love_ (Gal 5)

[@ryanesau8147]

@@TruthHasSpokenCatholics don’t believe that, they for one believe in the Roman Catholic Church, and the sacraments for salvation..false religion , not biblical

[@andrewlancaster3198]

​@@TruthHasSpoken define works

[@TruthHasSpoken]

@@andrewlancaster3198 St Paul often speaks of the WORKS of the Old Testament law. Here one is justified by faith: _“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.”_ (Rom 3) St James however is speaking of the works of love and charity, in love of God and neighbor. Those works DO justify us as well. This confused the 16th Catholic Priest named Luther. _18 But some one will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe-and shudder. 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish fellow, that faith apart from works is barren? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered his son Isaac upon the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by works, 23 and the scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness”; and he was called the friend of God. 24 You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?_ (Ja 2) Keep in mind, the works of the OT law did not exist in Abraham's day. He offered his Son, a work of love (obedience to God). And his faith was made complete by works. Works - justified both him AND Rahab. When one is justified, one is 100% saved. A faith devoid of works of love can not save you. _14 What does it profit, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has not works? Can his faith save him?_ (Ja 2) And we already know that the works of the OT law can not save whatsoever. What counts is : _6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but faith working through love_ A faith working in love. The greek word for faith, _pistis_ means BOTH faith and faithfulness. We have to be faithful having coming to that initial ascent of faith, the "I believe." Faithful to God, obeying the commandments, loving both him and our neighbor. _17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”_ (Mt 19)

[@RS54321]

@@TruthHasSpoken That is a works-based gospel based on the twisting and misunderstanding of scripture, which is unbiblical. You are stating that without works (of love, whatever that means), we cannot be saved, which is stating that Christ's work on the cross wasn't enough. That is heretical. Remember, right before Christ gave up his spirit, he said, 'It is finished!' and the veil was torn in two, allowing us to finally access Him without a priest. Isa 64:6 'All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags'

[@trishanoren2437]

Thanks Mike!!! Since my born again transformation 28 years ago, Holy Spirit gave me this Revelation which I have not heard mentioned!!!! He told me to go back to The Garden and showed me what was lost…when Adam and Eve sinned, they lost LIFE…their personal “Spiritual Relationship” with FatherGod…that’s WHY Jesus came to earth to give us “Second Birth”, REconnecting us back to FatherGod! This Revelation does away with all man-made religious denominations and all the excuses we come up with…like, I am better than he/she us!!! We inherited a sin-nature BUT our Spirit becomes “ALIVE in Christ” as we receive His Holy Spirit Who is our Seal for Holy Kingdom living in Heaven!!! And of course, we know Jesus told Nicodemus In John 3:3, one must be born again to see the Kingdom of God!!!! I believe this Revelation should clear up every question about Salvation!!!! And I thank Holy Spirit for revealing this Truth to me!!!! ⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

Pray for me sis. Seriously I am so lost spiritually. My life was better as a younger person. I fell off and should’ve stayed where I was Sind and damaged trying to be with liars and chasiumess I should have known before. I was NOTHING LIKE THIS. I WANT GOD Holyghost. What should I do if I get blind or cut. He won’t deal or talk to me. I WAS SO DECEIVED. DESTRUCTION and sins I would NEVER DO WHY would HE LET THIS HAPPEN TO ME

[@clarisaaurelia2828]

​@@TriciaPerry-mz7tcfirst, believe that FatherGod loves you so much (John 3:16). Dont let devil condemn you otherwise. I once felt like you until I do these every day: I have a fellowship with God through the HolySpirit n meditating His word (the bible) - I pray to God, tell Him everything I feel n think - sing praises and give thanks to God. Now I know thar I am loved by God n confident about it. 🙏

[@elizabethdurbin3255]

We always had a Bible but didn't get to read it until the Catholic Church allowed us to read it. Then the scriptures convicted me and I was saved.

[@EatMyKos]

Well more so that 90% of people couldn't read during the 1500s and that paper was expensive.

[@johnvitelli3862]

The Bible belongs too Jesus Christ Holy Catholic Church not you or any Protestant the Catholic Church put the cannon of scripture together learn the history of the church

[@aeanderson8491]

The Catholic Church has not only allowed but encouraged Catholics to read the Bible daily since Pope Leo XIII in 1895. It wasn't until 1830 that Bibles were inexpensively mass-produced, which gave the average person some hope of owning one. But still, there was mass illiteracy until well into the mid 1800s. Saying you "weren't allowed to read it" in the 20th century is just plain false.

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

What do you mean 'until the Catholic Church allowed it'? Do they not use a bible at church?

[@ewatkin2]

​@@user-bx4ti6ig3i1st and 2nd reading every mass. Protestant potential convert here. This is blatantly false.

[@GregMontoya1]

I am reading the Catholic Catechism and I do not see in paragraph 1863 where it says venial sin does not cause death.

[@victuss1413]

Venial sin requires purification in purgatory, which catholics believe lead to heaven. If somebody is dawned, they don't go to purgatory only hell. The insinuation is that venial sins do not damn you, which is false gospel. So is purgatory for that matter

[@Oreilly_1980]

@@victuss1413 Venial sin does not separate us from God.

[@victuss1413]

@@Oreilly_1980 then it isn't a sin. Sin, by nature, is disobedience from God that leads us farther from him.

[@Annette_Mairi]

I will pray for you! 🙏

[@duanefrank8318]

As a former Catholic, I agree with most of this teaching. I am not arguing, but trying to understand. He says faith is all you need, but what about James 2:26, “Faith without works is dead.”? Also, One thing I am not in total agreement is although I accept Christ which I am told is the way to Heaven, if I repeat a sin or keep sinning, I do not believe in salvation without repentance. Thank you!

[@VictorTango137]

Ex-Catholic here. Yes that's the point I don't agree with either. Even if you're justified, if you commit sin or live a life of sin, you are bound to hell unless you repent.

[@ryand667]

You were better off as a Catholic. Luther added "alone" to justified by faith. It isn't in the original text. And Luther cut the Epistle of James from the Bible, because he didn't agree with it. So, Protestants don't have to address it. In addition, Catholicism has the Sacraments: look up the Scientific Analysis of Eucharistic Miracles and see why Jesus said that without the Eucharist you "have no life within you."

[@janelouisebriggs2999]

I don't believe that repentance and confession are an anathema to justification by faith. They are an on going part of any walk with God through Christ Jesus. Repentance is a gift, a wonderful gift in walking with the Holy Spirit. James talks of works SHOWING your faith and walk with God. It does not talk about being justified by works. Infact Paul talks about the law being given to show mankind its waywardness. The outward keeping of the 10 commandments does not equate to righteousness...Jesus upped the bar, it has to be the reality in your heart and we all need tge power of the Holy Spirut for that to become reality in us...David talked about God desiring truth in the inward parts. Abraham was justified through faith. Repentance is a wonderful GIFT!!!!....HALLELUJAH. I love scriptures that take the burden off...I can do nothing, NOTHING apart from Jesus and 'blessed are tge poor IN SPIRIT for theirs IS the Kingdom of Heaven. I have nothing in and of myself that makes me right with God but because He loved me and forgave me loads and loads I love Him and want to bless Him...to be cleansed, to live Holy as HE enables me to in wondrous just amazing fellowship with Him. He is awesome!!!!

[@ryand667]

I would agree with that; repentance and confession work hand in hand with the justification of faith; they certainly aren't anathema or even opposed to one another.@@janelouisebriggs2999

[@daviesbydesign]

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[@zionsking1430]

I came from chatholic system God open my eyes i knew he has plan for me befor i born i was therist to know bible the good news im reading bible this been 8 years i did read old testemnt and a new testment many times with out repentace no one can anter heaven without repentac. To grow in faith u need read bible❤love pastor mike gendron great teacherGod bless u all in jesus holy name❤

[@johnsor2083]

Scripture and Tradition Whoever 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. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me and I in him" (John 6:53-56). We all know that Jesus’ disciples struggled to accept his command to eat his flesh and drink his blood: “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” (John 6:60). Some of them even left him for it: “After this many of his disciples drew back and no longer walked with him” (v. 66). We also know that Jesus recognized their difficulty: “Do you take offense at this?” (v.61). Now, the question is, “Did Jesus attempt to ease the difficulty by clarifying their realistic understanding?”

[@bkochu7114]

Eating a cracker and drinking grape juice does not save. Only repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ in the cross can. And Jesus is not still on the cross...the tomb is empty!

[@johnsor2083]

@@bkochu7114 Catholics celebrate the tomb being empty on Easter, the bread is Jesus' body, and the wine is Jesus' blood. Bkochu Catholics are not your enemy. The entire Catholic Mass is based and recited all from Scripture. Jesus was not speaking metaphorically when he said to them this is my body given up for you this is my blood.

[@lisalisaknits1314]

It was. Jewish Passover. The Passover was done in remembrance of their departure from Egypt and how the angel passed over any home marked with the blood of the sacrificial lamb. DONE IN REMEMBRANCE. JESUS is then saying instead of remembering the sacrificed lamb, “Do this in remembrance of ME”. It is symbolic. Did the Israelites drink the actual blood of the lamb during Passover? No. Were Jesus and the disciples drinking His actual blood and His actual body at the Last Supper whilst He was sitting with them? No. Making food offering to Dieties and during blood was actions of pagans practiced. They just carried these pagan practices into the (counterfeit Christian) Catholic Church. The Catholic Church is the Antichrist System. Don’t be fooled. (Jews were prohibited specifically from drinking blood. Why would Jesus say drink my blood. God doesn’t change His Laws)

[@StraitGateApologetics]

Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:8-10

[@theprophetez1357]

This is the second of your vids I have watched (still watching this one). You do a great job, may the Lord bless you.

[@capaz2]

Amen brother!

[@evysandracroatia]

59:17 ❤ All glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, thank you heavenly Father for Your Son!!!!

[@eoinMB3949]

Wait a second, are you saying you havent read the early church fathers? Surely you should at the very least check out what they said, so that you are fully informed? I used to be protestant but God moved me towards the catholic church and then I read the church fathers. It wasnt solely because of the early fathers, it was a spiritual transformation, but the writings of the church fathers are astonishing. You cant just dismiss what they say. The word of God is number 1 for sure, but the early fathers and what they have written supports the bible. There is nothing in the early fathers writings that contradicts the bible(except those who were found to be heretics). What they wrote backs up the word of God and it also confirms that the church is inherently catholic. I'm not saying that protestantism is a heresy but its not the complete picture, its missing a lot of pieces. I know this experientially. When i go to mass I feel God's presence in the catholic church, if I go to a protestant service the presence of God is not there, Im sorry to say. The difference between the two services is one is alive the other is flat and lifeless. The protestant service, on the surface is very demonstrative, and appears to be lively, but its not.

[@peterpetersen6513]

Salvation is not about feeling its about a heart problem and the problem with the heart is the heart of the problem we have been separated from God by the 1st Adam but the 2 nd Adam became our substitute to remove the Wrath by offering this GIFT BY HIS BLOOD

[@johnvitelli3862]

He doesn’t read the Early Church Fathers because to go deep in history is to cease to be Protestant

[@ianhampton6856]

I agree you can definitely feel the presence of God The Father God The Son Jesus Christ and God The Holy Spirit during mass, and I also have been to Protestant services CofE and they felt meaningless especially if the vicar was a woman.

[@edwardmartinez631]

They that ignore the fathers are afraid of what the will find. Or more closer to the truth, they got a glimpse of the writings of the Church fathers and were shocked, shook up t the foundation of their being. Not even Protestant seminaries teach it. What are they afraid of ? It's only Christian salvation history. What was the Council of Niceaea about ?

[@edwardmartinez631]

The Bible ? Our book ? Nothing wrong with Scripture. In fact, it's sacred. Know what isn't sacred ? Your interpretation of that sacred Scripture.

[@ichjai810]

I was born in a Catholic family. When I was a teenager (14), during religion class the priest said that even if we think that our Catholic faith is false, it is already a sin. from that moment on I started thinking about it. And of course I started to feel like a great sinner. I tried to fight these thoughts but I couldn't stop them. Today I am a newborn Child of God, washed from all my sins by the holy blood of Jesus. Jesus is my Lord an Savior, the Bible is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, because I dared to think these forbidden thoughts.

[@Axel-zc6xj]

Merely having doubts a sin? What a shame, people have doubts all the time when it comes to their faith. It's normal. At that point we are to police our minds and reaffirm our standing with the Lord. We have the Bible to help anchor and guide us through that process. We have our faith in Jesus to reinforce that process. We have prayer to God to strengthen us in that process. We are not alone. You, my friend, are not alone. No one can take God or Jesus from you.

[@bkochu7114]

Praise God our sister in Christ!

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

@@ichjai810 yes, believing the Church Jesus personally came down from Heaven and died to establish in order to guide all who want to get into Heaven is a sin. Forgiveness for this & all sin is available to anyone who repents in Confession established by Jesus Himself in John 20:21-23.

[@casey8726]

​@@CatholicHousewife2017Jesus died for our sins.

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

@@casey8726 yes, Jesus absolutely did die for all of our sins! And the way He established for us to receive the forgiveness He offers us is two-fold: 1st Baptism: forgives ancestral/original sin & any person sin the Baptized person had personally committed, if any. Baptism gives us the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity to dwell within us. And Baptism is how Jesus explains that we're "born-again" & is our Adoption as God's sons & daughters. Plus, Baptism Saves us, just as Circumcision previously had under the Old Covenant 1 Peter 3:21 - this is all taught by the Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, as recorded in the New Testament aka Written Tradition. Mark 16:16 2nd Confession: Jesus breathed on His Apostles, the 2nd time in human history God breathed on man, and shared with them the power given to Him by Our Father to either Forgive or Retain the sins of others. The Apostles, as we see in the book of Acts, each had successors, and as we see later in the New Testament, they established Bishops to oversee the local churches/parishes. This was done by the Apostles breathing on them. And just like the Apostles, the Bishops also had successors, down to this generation. And this is how we, who are Baptized, can receive forgiveness of any sins we have committed since becoming God's Adopted children. John 20:21-23. ALL because of Jesus!!! His Life, Death, & Resurrection ✝️ Casey, May the God of Hope fill you with all joy, peace and knowledge of the fulness of Truth in believing, so that you may abound in Hope by the Power of the Holy Spirit. 🙏

[@carolineclarke3579]

Titus 2:11-12 11. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. 12. Teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world.

[@mrssmith1691]

I am Catholic but open to the idea that Protestantism is more valid, hence I watch these types of videos. God bless this man, but I don't know who catechized him, where he went to mass, what church/priests gave him some of his information. I don't doubt his veracity about his experiences, but what he experienced is not the true Catholicism handed on by the church officially. I'm not an apologist nor especially smart, but I can promise you the Catholic Church does not think we earn our own salvation, but that it is given by grace through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

[@redbird9000]

False doctrine leads us astray. 1 Timothy 4:1-4. But Christ is kind, full of grace and mercy, and even the best of us go astray. This is not an attack just a matter of sound doctrine. In order to receive salvation, we must all repent and accept Christ as our Lord and savior. We need no Eucharist, no veneration of Mary, no long list of good works, no baptism regeneration, no sacrament of reconciliation, no pope, no papacy, no belief in Peter as the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11, no man-made doctrine, but only by faith through grace are we saved.

[@mab1ism]

So earning grace doesn't decrease time In purgatory ?

[@padraicbrown6718]

@@redbird9000-- We do need to be baptised. Mr Gendron gets off the Romans Road a little too early. We do need the Eucharist, because our Lord said we do. We do need to confess our sins, because, otherwise we sort of end up in hell --- not a place any Christian wants to be! And also because Jesus said we need to. We need a pope because Jesus founded the Church and gave us a pope to govern it. I agree with you that we do not NEED to venerate Mary, yest we do so out of love and respect. These are not manmade doctrines. The nature of the Church, the Eucharist, baptism, etc. All of those are biblical. Even the Marian doctrines. They are the teachings of Jesus, handed down by the Apostles to his Church.

[@redbird9000]

@@padraicbrown6718 there is no tap water, river water, rainwater, or baptismal pool that can wash away sins and save your life. The blood of Christ is sufficient unto salvation. Look to the Passover Lamb in Exodus and and receive understanding. They were saved from destruction only by the blood.

[@redbird9000]

@@padraicbrown6718 if works, couldn’t save us in the new covenant then why would baptism save us. 1 Peter 3:21 is misinterpreted by the RCC.

[@rebeccaprewett5014]

It was the Word of God that drew me to Catholicism - when I realized how the various Protestant sects could not even agree on how to interpret Scripture, and how they ignored and explained away much of Scripture, or refused to interpret it plainly and literally. When I began to see how many evangelical Protestant practices and beliefs were based on the traditions of men - and fairly recent ones at that - or on marketing research rather than on the Bible, I began to ask questions no Protestants could answer to my satisfaction. In addition, when I realized how much of anti-Catholic rhetoric was based on misinformation and historical inaccuracies, as well as a complete misrepresentation of Catholic theology and doctrine, I began to wonder about the integrity and knowledge of many Protestant preachers and apologists. Protestantism is so fractured, resulting in divisiveness, disagreement, and schism after schism. Is this what Christ prayed for in John 17? Is this movement, based on so much religious pride (“Our little group has the correct interpretation of Scripture and everyone else is wrong”.) possibly of God? Too many Protestants who aren’t filled with pride, thinking the Holy Spirit guides them into truth that others can’t grasp, instead embrace relativism - “This is my truth”. May God have mercy.

[@ChicagoMillingCo.]

Amen brother!! More Catholics need to get together and call out these ever fractioning Protestant sects.

[@dawnnichols7742]

Have you read the Bible? It is true, no matter what a religion or a denomination may tell you. All you need is God's Word KJV to explain God's plan for man. Salvation by Jesus Christ, whom God the Father sent to pay once and for all for our sins by his death on the cross and was brought to life on the 3rd day and sets at the right hand of God and intercedes for sinners who believe in his sacrifice.. If you believe this repent of your sins and tell God that you trust in Jesus to forgive our sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness. If we do we will be with God in heaven immediately when we die and be with him forever.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

Roman Catholic Church does not predate any Scriptures. It came in ad300s. It was made the official religion of Rome in ad380 by Theodosius. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish Prophets. Not Roman Catholics. Acts 9:31 says nothing of Roman Catholic Church. Stop misquoting. Acts 9:31 clearly says the Christian Church spread to Judea Samaria and Galilee regions of Israel; not Rome. So all your claims fall to the ground. Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes 2:15. But Bible rejects all man made unbiblical traditions of Pharisees and Roman Church alike. Mat 15, 23. Roman Church doctrines came from its own man made traditions. Not from Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures. 95% of them are so. >>>>>>Jesus works in metaphor’s, analogy and hyperbole. In Mark 8 Jesus uses bread language again anhesd calls out those confused thinking he’s being literal not realizing the spiritual message. >>The catholic reasoning system will have little influence on the born again believer who’s truly born of the spirit. Those like my self who exegete and derive revelation from the spirit see the heretical lie of transubstantiation. >>>Irenaeus of Lyons (AD 180) stated that the elements do not lose the nature of bread and wine (Against Heresies, 4.18.4-5; 5.2.2). >>>Tertullian (AD 200) said Jesus’ statement was figurative (Against Marcion, 3.19). >>>Clement of Alexandria (AD 200) called the bread and wine symbols of Jesus’ body (The Instructor, I.6). >>>Origen (AD 250) held his typical allegorical and spiritual view when referring to the elements in the Last Supper. >>>>Eusebius of Caesarea (AD 340) called the elements the body and blood of Christ, but also referred to them as symbolic of spiritual realities (On the Theology of the Church, 3.2.12). >>>Augustine (AD 350) believed that John 6:53 should be understood spiritually and symbolically-not literalistically (On Christian Doctrine 3.16.2). Gelasius I (5th century pope): “The sacrament which we receive of the body and blood of Christ is a divine thing. Wherefore also by means of it we are made partakers of the divine nature. Yet the substance or nature of the bread and wine does not cease to be… Thus, as the elements pass into this, that is, the divine substance by the Holy Ghost, and none the less remain in their own proper nature.”

[@dismas6992]

@@mitchellosmer1293 Ok, I try to clarify and correct the nonsense you wrote in your comment as short as possible. Firstly ALL CHURCH FATHERS you quote in your comment BELIEVED AND TAUGHT the REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST WITH HIS FLESH AND BLOOD, no one of them taught the Last Supper has to be understood only symbolic, except of Tertullian. But he was the exception that confirmed the truth of the transubstantiation in the Eucharist. Clement of Alexandria called it a mystery and if he understood it only symbolic he wouldn't have said it's a mystery. They all believed in the transformation of the bread in the real flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. This was the uniform teaching of the the early church of Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Antioch wrote in the 1st century A.D. in chapter 7 of his epistle to the the Smyrnaeans AGAINST THE HERETICS the following: "They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer, because they confess NOT THE EUCHARIST TO BE THE FLESH OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, which suffered for our sins, and which the Father, of His goodness, raised up again." This is the represetive faith about the Eucharist of the early church of Jesus Christ. I could quote many more Church Fathers than you who clearly believed in the transubstantiation beside those you aleady you cited. Just stop to lie. Secondly the Catholic Church exists since 33 A.D. NOT only 325 A.D. The emperor Constantine 1 declared only the faith of the Catholic Church that the emperors before him persecuted more or less strong for 300 years to the official religion of the Roman empire. Ignatius of Antioch who was martyred around 107 A.D. wrote in his epistle in chapter 8: "Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the CATHOLIC CHURCH." It clearly proves the Catholic Church existed already in the 1st century A.D. This are the historic facts not the nonsense you claim here. And in 2 Thessalonians 2: 15 Paul DIDN'T SPEAK of UNBIBLICAL MAN TRADITIONNS or TRADITIONS OF PHARISEES or of ROMAN CHURCH TRADITIONS but of the ORAL TRANSMITTED APOSTOLIC TRADITION which he clearly defended and demanded from the believers to hold on steady on it. It's just the opposite of what you claim here. Learn to read the Bible correctly before you are telling us such a nonsense. 1. There was no other church than of Christ the Catholic Church in the first 1000 years A.D. In this time the church consisted of the western (latin church) and the Eastern Church (orthodox). But it was 1 united church and not yet divided in a RCC and Orthodox Church. Protestantism and free churches didnn't exist at all. The characteristics of the true church of Christ are ONE faith, APOSTOLIC, the priests stands in the unbroken succession of the Apostles. All this lacks in the protestant churches as they are build on man made teachings and traditions. 2. Christ built up his visible church on earth on Peter. He renamed Simon in "Kephas", Aramaic word for "rock", in Greek "Petros", in English "Peter". He transfered to Peter the keys of the kindgom of heaven and ONLY HIM. Additionally he gave him the authority to bound and lose sins on earth and in heaven, this he also gave the other Apostles. And he promised Peter the gates of the hell won't prevail against the church. Matthew 16: 16 - 18. When Jesus made all this promises to Peter there didn't exist at all any Christian Church, for this reason he used the future tense. The Apostles begun to establish the churches only after the resurrection of Christ. And for about 1000 year A.D. there was no division in a RCC and Orthodox Church, it the ONE UNITED CATOLIC CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. Of course the Roman church was at that time not yet seperated from the ONE UNITED Church of Christ. It's only logic that due to these historic facts the Bible doesn't speak of a RCC. Use your brain please. 3. There is also only ONE TRUE CHURCH. Yes the church is the body of Christ but this body is not divided in thousands of different denominations, with different doctrines and faith. The true church of Jesus Christ is APOSTOLIC and holds on the ORAL TRANSMITTED APOSTOLIC TRADITION, the teaching of JESUS CHRIST RESPECTIVELY HOLY SCRIPTURE since 2000 years, not man made traditions invented only far more than 1000 years A.D. The Bible says it clearly in Ephesians 4: 4 - 6. 4. Catholics and Orthodoxs are the first believers as there was only ONE church in the first 1000 years AD, this was the Catholic Church, consisting of the western (latin churches) and eastern (Orthodox Churches) united in 1 church not yet divided. This is a historic fact. 5. The pope is the head of the church. Christ built up his visible church on earth on Peter. He renamed Simon to "Kephas", Aramaic word for "rock", in Greek "Petros", in English "Peter" and on this rock, Peter he built up his church. He transfered to Peter the keys of the kindgom of heaven and ONLY HIM. Additionally he gave him the authority to bound and lose sins on earth and in heaven, this he also gave the other Apostles. So Jesus Christ himself laid the fundament of the papacy and determined Peter to be the head of the visible church on earth. Matthew 16: 16 - 18. 6. The meaning of the catholic doctrine outside the church no salvation is if someone comes through the grace of God to the convinction the the full truth is only to be found in the Catholic Church, he/she is obligated to join the Church of Christ. Because the Holy Spirit revealed it to him/her and if he/she refuses to voluntary and conscious to enter in Christ's Church though she/he knows the truth through the revelation of God he/she is obliged to follow the conscience. Otherwise he/she is deobeying the Holy Spirit and sins voluntary and conscious against the Holy Spirit and there is for this reason no salvation in this case. But it doesn't say only Catholics inherit the eternal life in Jesus Christ and even if somebody leaves the Catholic Church it doesn't signify necessarily this person goes to hell. Only God can judge righteous here. You should learn first what catholic doctrines mean. 10. / 11 / 12 / 13 Yes it took several hundred centuries until the papacy and the papal ministry developed as we know it today. The infallibity of the Pope applies only in one specific case when the Pope speaks ex cathedra meaning a question of morals or faith is defined devinitively as true for all time and can't be discussed anymore and is to be held by the whole church, see the keys of the kingdom of heaven Jesus gave Peter. Jesus Christ himself laid the foundation for this ministry in Matthew 16: 16 - 18. In all other cases he is NOT INFALLIBLE. As the Apostles had to build up Christ's church from zero, according to the order of the Lord because there was at their time no Christian faith and churches at their time it's logic that it needed time. And the Apostles switched already the Jewish Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday because Christ rose Sunday from the death. The Jewish Sabbath was a covenant commandment for the Jews of the OT and was valid only in the OT of the old covenant. Paul makes clear in different Scripture passages that the Jewish Sabbath is no more binding for the Christians in the new covenant Christ made with his blood on the cross. I don't know by heart the Bible passages. And this is also proven by the writings of the early church fathers. 14. The clergy of the RCC is not unbiblical because Jesus Christ never abolished the ordained priesthood. There are only different forms of the priesthood. Monks for example follows only the call they received from Jesus Christ to live only for him. They do what the rich young man refused to do when Jesus invited him to follow him in the gospel of Matthew, Luke and Mark. This is absolutely biblical and not at all unbiblical. 15. You can trace back ALL doctrines of the RCC and about 90% of the Orthodox Church until to the Apostles and their direct successors in an unbroken line. So the doctrines of the RCC are to 100% from the Traditions of Jesus, the Apostles and Holy Scripture. What you can't claim of the Protestant doctrines. They are pure man made doctrines without any biblical or apostolic fundament.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@dismas6992 quote---This is the represetive faith about the Eucharist of the early church of Jesus Christ. I could quote many more Church Fathers than you who clearly believed in the transubstantiation beside those you aleady you cited. Just stop to lie. unquote >>Communion How do you labor for the food that endures to eternal life? Believe in me! (John 6:27, 29) “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me [in faith] shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:40) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” (John 6:47) When the crowd took offense at his gruesome talk, Jesus exposed their unbelief: “The words that I have spoken to you are SPIRIT AND LIFE!!!!! But there are some of you who do not believe” (John 6:63-64). READ THAT AGAIN!! SPIRIT AND LIFE!!! Symbolism!!! ---quote---Traditions: unquote What does Scripture say about tradition? [8] For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. [9] And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. ----What do Scripture and tradition make up? The Church teaches that both Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture form one sacred deposit of the word of God (Dei Verbum, 10). The gospel of Jesus Christ is the source of all saving truth and moral discipline, and as such it must be conveyed to all generations ----Mark 7:13 in Other Translations 13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. 13 thus making void the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And many such things you do." ----- (1) It is Scripture that is said to be God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16), and it is Scripture that has the repeated, “Thus saith the LORD...” In other words, it is the written Word that is repeatedly treated as God’s Word. Never is it said of any church tradition that it, too, is God-breathed and infallible. (2) It is to Scripture that Jesus and the apostles appeal time after time in support or defense of their actions and teachings (Matthew 12:3, 5; 19:4; 22:31; Mark 12:10). There are over 60 verses in which you find “it is written...” used by Jesus and the apostles to support their teachings. (3) It is to the Scriptures that the church is commended in order to combat the error that was bound to come (Acts 20:32). Likewise, it was the written Word that was seen in the Old Testament as the source of truth upon which to base one’s life (Joshua 1:8; Deuteronomy 17:18-19; Psalm 1; Psalm 19:7-11; 119; etc.). Jesus said that one of the reasons that the Sadducees were in error concerning the resurrection is that they did not know the Scriptures (Mark 12:24). ----(5) Jesus equates the Scriptures with God’s Word (John 10:35). In contrast, when it comes to the religious traditions, He condemns some traditions because they contradict the written Word (Mark 7:1-13). Never does Jesus use religious tradition to support His actions or teachings. Before the writing of the New Testament, the Old Testament was the only inspired Scripture. However, there were literally hundreds of Jewish “traditions” recorded in the Talmud (a collection of commentary compiled by Jewish rabbis). Jesus and the apostles had both the Old Testament, and the Jewish tradition. Nowhere in Scripture does Jesus or any of the apostles appeal to the Jewish traditions. In contrast, Jesus and the apostles quote from or allude to the Old Testament hundreds of times. The Pharisees accused Jesus and the apostles of “breaking the traditions” (Matthew 15:2). Jesus responded with a rebuke: “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?” (Matthew 15:3). The manner in which Jesus and the apostles distinguished between the Scriptures and tradition is an example for the church. Jesus specifically rebukes treating the “commandments of men” as doctrines (Matthew 15:9). (6) It is Scripture that has the promise that it will never fail, that it will all be fulfilled. Again, never is this promise given to the traditions of the church (Psalm 119:89,152; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; Luke 21:33). (7) It is the Scriptures that are the instrument of the Holy Spirit and His means for conquering Satan and changing lives (Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 6:17). -----In other words, tradition CAN NOT contradict God's Words!!!!! FACT: Roman Catholic Church does not predate any Scriptures. It came in ad300s. It was made the official religion of Rome in ad380 by Theodosius. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish Prophets. Not Roman Catholics. Acts 9:31 says nothing of Roman Catholic Church. Stop misquoting. Acts 9:31 clearly says the Christian Church spread to Judea Samaria and Galilee regions of Israel; not Rome. So all your claims fall to the ground. Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes 2:15. But Bible rejects all man made unbiblical traditions of Pharisees and Roman Church alike. Mat 15, 23. Roman Church doctrines came from its own man made traditions. Not from Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures. 95% of them are so. ----quote---. There was no other church than of Christ the Catholic Church in the first 1000 years A.D. unquote FACT: According to Jewish tradition, the Temple of Solomon, also known as "the First Temple," was built by King Solomon (circa 990-931 BCE) long ago on the spot where God created Adam, the first man. But the building was destroyed four hundred years later. THAT blows your lie right out!!!! -----quote----He transfered to Peter the keys of the kindgom of heaven and ONLY HIM. unquote Keys OF THE KINGDOM of Heaven---NOT KEYS TO HEAVEN!!! Jesus gave Peter “the keys of the kingdom of heaven,” not the keys to heaven.1 A key was a badge of authority ( Luke 11:52 ), and then as now was used to open doors. Peter used the keys Christ gave him to open the door to the Jews on the Day of Pentecost ( Acts 2 ), to the Samaritans after the preaching of Philip ( Acts 8:14-17 ), and to the Gentiles after the Lord had sent him a vision and an appeal from Cornelius ( Acts 10 ). -----quote---Additionally he gave him the authority to bound and lose sins on earth and in heaven, this he also gave the other Apostles. unquote Catholic Encyclopedia: The Pope: "The expressions binding and loosing here employed are derived from the current terminology of the Rabbinic schools. A doctor who declared a thing to be prohibited by the law was said to bind, for thereby he imposed an obligation on the conscience. He who declared it to be lawful was said to loose." ----quote---And he promised Peter the gates of the hell won't prevail against the church. Matthew 16: 16 - 18. unquote Yes--correct--means even Jesus' death will NOT stop the spreading HIS word. --Part 2 next:

[@RCEmichaelreavey]

CCC 843 authoritatively addresses mike Gengrift. Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation.

[@billy1132]

Keep speaking The Truth of The Holy Bible Word Authority of The GOD in CHRIST JESUS!! Dear Bro Mike👏👏👏

[@alexeisabella]

This well meaning pastor, does not know nothing about Catholic theology, not even on salvation Catholics believe that conversion and perseverance is all gods grace for instance.

[@MariaHarris-h1j]

He is a former catholic

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

He was a catholic priest. I believe he knows more about Catholicism than you, friend.

[@issacthomas9345]

​@@WhoGitDaBiscuithe is making money to survive after leaving Catholic Church.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

@@issacthomas9345 No. He’s found real salvation and the true word of God & is refuting heresy.

[@AK-ZL1]

@@WhoGitDaBiscuit He was not a Catholic priest. He was a devout Catholic for 34 years... or wait, 35 years... or wait, 36 years? His story changes again and again, with a different villain each time. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing, spouting one easily debunkable lie after another about Catholicism. Do not give Mike Gendron any credence my friend. I encourage you to challenge every single one of his claims, many of his claims are not even a matter of interpretation, they are just outright falsehoods.

[@PaulaPatioOfficial]

Well ...tried like heck to have my "catholic" buddy watch this ....he almost had a heart attack. Kept on referring back to Matthew 16:18. Tried to tell me that "satan" got a hold of me. That he'll continue with his rosary, wearing the scapulas, praying to saints, Mother Mary, pagan mass, holy days, the pope, etc ...That the catholic church is the only one true church. Stated he'll be praying for me and walked out of my humble abode ...Big sigh...

[@gsusgodschord3467]

I converted to Catholicism two years ago. Thanks be God! I was lost in evangelicalism for 40+ years. Finally my childhood scars are healing from the horror of their "gospel". So many contradictions!

[@PaulaSanders-tp1wr]

Oh Boy, out of the skillet into the fire 🔥 Jesus Christ is the only way to the father Jehovah God.. no other way. God Bless you!!

[@ChristopherSB85]

Amen

[@RecoveryRose]

What do you mean regarding the “horrors” of “their” gospel?

[@JeffreyStrader]

So you prefer the deceptions of the deceiver over the Gospels of the savior.....That's truly, truly sad.

[@gsusgodschord3467]

@@RecoveryRose the church I grew up in was very strict we were taught never to sin and if we did, we should be ashamed and hide it... one could never confess to another, if you did you would be shunned. Confession is so important to the Christian Life.. having a confessor goes all the way back to the second century, someone who is willing to listen to your troubles and give you advice. The Protestant churches, at least the ones I have grown up in, do not promote confession of any sort, except in secret, which means your sins are secret ..and that is detrimental to your spiritual health

[@jimlyons4892]

( X catholic. ) Now a Born again Christian. Thank you Jesus . Ephesians 2; 8-9 For it is by Grace you have been saved , through Faith - and this is not from yourselves , it is the gift of God - not by works , so that no one can boast. ❤🙏🇮🇪

[@lu-vly]

God bless 💙

[@lu-vly]

Amen 💙

[@TriciaPerry-ef7bi]

​@@lu-vlyi was born again too but TV and WENT back a while into sins and LIES. I DIDN'T THINK. please help me hwt my life back and not these vicious skns a d AND TV. WHY would i vo back I DON'T WANT THIS I WAS TOLD ABOUT nwo and MAN OF SIN. WHY WOULD I go back. PLEASE help me

[@leticiavilches-coronel8109]

​@TriciaPerry-ef7bi are you trying to be funny, or are you serious? Please respond to my question.

[@lu-vly]

@@TriciaPerry-ef7bi My advice for you would be to pray to the Lord Jesus. Thank him for his gift of everlasting life and ask him to give you strength. Do this now.

[@sgtlynxUSMC8983]

The phenomenon you're describing, where some Christians claim that other Christians who believe differently are not "true Christians," is often referred to as the "No True Scotsman" fallacy when applied in a religious context. This situation arises from differences in the interpretation of scripture, theological traditions, and personal beliefs.

[@skynebula11]

I was raised n a Catholic neighborhood...ALL of my friends were Catholic. I married a Catholic man from a strict Catholic family. I have never gotten through to any Catholics...they ALL believe they are the only true religion. I sent your videos to my Catholic cousin, who was raised Baptist. She responded with the verses John 6:53-58. Where do I begin?

[@lornac6867]

Thank you for sharing this comment and asking your question. I hope someone will clarify this.

[@Sentinal6405]

​@@lornac6867There are many documented Eucaristic Miracle videos on U Tube proving that it is Truely the Body and Blood of the Lord .

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

Tell Then the truth and walk away. They do not want the REAL GOD doing anything in them they want their POPE and religion.

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

Yes, John chapter 6 led me to leave Protestantism, which I was raised in, and join the Catholic Church ❤ Also, Revelations chapter 12 helped me accept Queen Mary, Mother of King Jesus Who is God Himself, as my own Heavenly Mother. This are parts of the Bible, among many others, that simply NEVER were preached on in the Protestant Churches I grew up in. Read the Bible!!! Anyone who does, will come to see the Catholic Church all over in it. The Church is the pillar and foundation of Truth 1 Timothy 3:15 Purgatory is true - Jesus went there & Baptism Saves us - 1 Peter 3:18-21 I could go on & on, but just read the Bible and ask God to remove the Protestant scales from your eyes, and you'll find Catholicism everywhere in the Bible

[@Ellen-vc7xn]

Why don't you start by reading John 6. For Protestants who profess they believe in Sola scriptura...you cannot get as straightforward as this when Jesus says Truly truly unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of God and Drink My Blood you have no life in you. This is why we go to Mass to worship and receive Him! He didn't tell His disciples He was Joking or clarify Himself. He let them leave. They trusted Him when they could see the physical miracles but not the one that required them to trust the Holy Spirit! You are blessed to have such a good friend to lead you to the greatest miracle Jesus could give us! Also read the Early fathers who all believed in the Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion

[@saraklassenletkeman6049]

I grew up old colony Mennonite, now I am a Baptist, I now look back and see it was so much like Catholic

[@drelorenz1965]

God didn't command you to be a Baptist, He commands you to be Holy. There is no denomination in the kingdom

[@drylandsurfer]

Mike Gendron “ I don’t read the church fathers” because I might have to use my brain & that would be dangerous

[@cameronbailey9704]

It's baffling 😂

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Or restated, he desires to be ignorant. The Fathers, 1500+ years closer to Christ than he, rock his theology and prove it wrong. That would cause the Church of Mike to admit decades long error and have to admit, "I was wrong." And then he has the whole issue of marrying Jane after divorcing his first spouse, and she her first husband (this is rumored to be an issue which Mike has not denied).

[@ryanesau8147]

You can read them, just know they are not necessarily biblical

[@MiliOTZ]

@@ryanesau8147wouldn’t you trust them more than this guy?? They lived in a time shortly after Jesus walked the earth. If Mike is blessed with the Holy Spirit then why doesn’t he speak on all the other Protestant denominations? He’s just anti-Catholic

[@ryanesau8147]

@@MiliOTZ hes anti Catholic because he was one and knows it intimately…Protestantism has its own issues..it’s not his place ..but he know the evil of RC.. Protestantism spawned out of a internal struggle in RC by many many in fact hundreds of priests who knew that the religion of RC has evolved into a monster that had zero to do with Christianity..however the protestors were also indoctrinated with things that never left them..Eg Luther blamed the Jews for killing Christ ..hence massive anti semitism spread ..Roman Catholics also believe that nonsense even today. However there always were true born again believer throughout history form the time of the apostles who followed Jesus. The reformation more or less just Confirmed what they already had been believing about the bible and Christ.

[@thegnosianjournals1350]

I have been back to the Catholic Church. Evangelicals and other Christian denominations never settled in me. Amazing people I met but never fulfilled me and the more I delve into philosophy and religion the more I realize how everyone try to discredit everyone. I understand why but to my evangelical friends how many people try to discredit you all. There are plenty of reasons to as well. Peace to all may God find peace in your souls my included.

[@RS54321]

No wonder...you are hoping that a person or a church can do in you only what Christ can.

[@PsalmOnefortyfour]

Thankyou so much for this teaching

[@meadowmade]

Amen amen!

[@lauraphillips7395]

The church fathers were friends and the people trusted by the apostles to carry on the faith. Listen to them!

[@krishnaswami3362]

Church fathers were heretics. They never understood Paul. Paul had the revelation from the lord Jesus Christ and no church fathers had revelation. Paul stands superior to the church fathers.

[@mooreoftammie]

They were fallible men. You trust God-inspired scripture ALONE as the authority.

[@Sentinal6405]

​@@krishnaswami3362So Krish the church fathers were heretics they were taught by the Apostles who were taught by Jesus that makes them all Heretics " really your thinking is pathetic

[@pgman5416]

@@mooreoftammie Fallible men compiled the bible by that logic. And men who follow the bible without tradition are the most fallible; this is why you have 20000-40000 denominations, not counting non-denominational believers.

[@rfp313]

@@mooreoftammie, um, guess what inconvenient fact you can't get around, no matter how hard you try: the Church Fathers spread Christianity throughout the world. They also determined what the canon of scripture would be. You can't get around that no matter how hard you try. The Catholic Church put together the Bible.

[@elizabethburns1449]

Amazing Mike! It brings me joy seeing all the Catholics in the comment section drawn to your video! The Holy Spirit is stirring them, praise God. What a beautiful sight!❤️ Out of the one world religion and into Christs true spiritual church that he actually died for. Love to see them here. :)

[@redbird9000]

Amen! I pray that their eyes are opened. There isn’t one scripture in the Bible that shows Peter having authority over the other apostles. They are going to be shocked once they find out what the keys to the kingdom is.

[@johnsteila6049]

Are you suggesting that The Church that He actually died for, didn’t come into existence until 1,600 years after His death?..

[@paolojavier9653]

Drawn to correct the misconceptions of the protestants.

[@redbird9000]

@@Sentinal6405There’s no need for insults. Listen to Mike. He’s telling you the truth. Catholicism is its own religion. It is religious deception. You must repent and come out of her. *1 Timothy 4:1-3* (NLT) 1 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times *some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.* 2 These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. 3 *They will say it is wrong to be married* and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.

[@Sentinal6405]

​@@redbird9000I'm not being insulting I'm just stating a fact you don't understand scripture Gendron is a False teacher Deceiving many Why should I leave the one True Church Like Peter I will have to ask "to where shall I go "certainly not to these vipers

[@shellbellbutterfly]

FOLLOWING CHRIST is the ONLY Way & that can ONLY happen when one turns from sin & seeks CHRIST with their WHOLE HEART & RECEIVE The INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT POWER to Salvation transformation to EVIDENT PROOF of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which goes on the record for their Salvation testimony (EVIDENCE OF FORGIVENESS & TRANSFORMATION), rather than slavery to sin or The Judgement. AMEN. HalleluYAH! Blessings in FOLLOWING CHRIST.🙏🏻👣👣

[@All-In-cx5em]

A suggestion for what to do when talking to Catholics: Try some *humility.* Show some grace. What has always turned me off about evangelicals is exactly the arrogant, condescending attitude shown even in the title of this video. Then throw in the fact that we are routinely falsely accused of many things because so many evangelicals 'learn' about the Catholic faith from anti-Catholic bigots rather than going to the source and finding out what the Church *actually* teaches. God the Father wants UNITY among His children. He wants us feeding the poor and visiting the sick and bringing Christ to *those who don't know Him.* Instead evangelicals spend their time and energy fighting their own brothers and sisters. It's very sad and surely does not show me any light of Christ that would induce me to join their brand of Christian faith.

[@RrmejE]

Thank you for sharing this. It is so very true. Sincerely and gratefully, a Christ-following believer, saved by Grace through faith, not of myself, but as a gift from God, not by works lest I should be able to boast.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@RrmejE Roman Catholic Church does not predate any Scriptures. It came in ad300s. It was made the official religion of Rome in ad380 by Theodosius. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish Prophets. Not Roman Catholics. Acts 9:31 says nothing of Roman Catholic Church. Stop misquoting. Acts 9:31 clearly says the Christian Church spread to Judea Samaria and Galilee regions of Israel; not Rome. So all your claims fall to the ground. Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes 2:15. But Bible rejects all man made unbiblical traditions of Pharisees and Roman Church alike. Mat 15, 23. Roman Church doctrines came from its own man made traditions. Not from Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures. 95% of them are so. >>>The Catholic Church themselves state: "Sunday is a catholic Institution...From the beginning to the end of Scriptures (from Genesis to Revelation) there is NOT a single passage which warrents the transferance of the weekly public worship from the last day (Saturday) to the first day (Sunday) of the week" (Catholic Press, Sunday August 25, 1970. "Sunday is a MARK of Our authority, the (catholic) Church is above the Bible and the transference of Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday observance is proof of that fact" (Catholic Record Sept. 1, 1923) The Bible days "remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day" The Catholic Church ssys "NO! By my divine Power I abolish the Sabbath day (Saturday), and command you to keep holy the first day of the week (Sunday "the venerable pagan worship day of the sun"). And Lo - the entire civilized world bows down in reverend obedience to the command of the holy Catholic Church" (Father Enright, "American Sentinel", June 1893)... and there are many more such blaspemious quotes by the catholic church themselves. >>>>>He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 NKJV >>>BIBLE PROPHECY ROME DESTROYED If the Catholic religion iS the one Jesus taught, then why is it called the "Apostate church"? And why is it called the "Whore of Babylon"? Revelation 17:5 Why will it be destroyed? www.soonrussiaattacks.com/Documents/Bible_Prophecy/Rome_Destroyed.htm

[@Sentinal6405]

​@@mitchellosmer1293Nonsense that is a fabrication of your own

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@Sentinal6405 quote---Nonsense that is a fabrication of your own...unquote So, the Holy Bible is all lies and FACTS are not facts!!! Roman Catholic Church does not predate any Scriptures. It came in ad300s. It was made the official religion of Rome in ad380 by Theodosius. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish Prophets. Not Roman Catholics. Acts 9:31 says nothing of Roman Catholic Church. Stop misquoting. Acts 9:31 clearly says the Christian Church spread to Judea Samaria and Galilee regions of Israel; not Rome. So all your claims fall to the ground. Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes 2:15. But Bible rejects all man made unbiblical traditions of Pharisees and Roman Church alike. Mat 15, 23. Roman Church doctrines came from its own man made traditions. Not from Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures. 95% of them are so. >>>The Catholic Church themselves state: "Sunday is a catholic Institution...From the beginning to the end of Scriptures (from Genesis to Revelation) there is NOT a single passage which warrents the transferance of the weekly public worship from the last day (Saturday) to the first day (Sunday) of the week" (Catholic Press, Sunday August 25, 1970. "Sunday is a MARK of Our authority, the (catholic) Church is above the Bible and the transference of Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday observance is proof of that fact" (Catholic Record Sept. 1, 1923) The Bible days "remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day" The Catholic Church ssys "NO! By my divine Power I abolish the Sabbath day (Saturday), and command you to keep holy the first day of the week (Sunday "the venerable pagan worship day of the sun"). And Lo - the entire civilized world bows down in reverend obedience to the command of the holy Catholic Church" (Father Enright, "American Sentinel", June 1893)... and there are many more such blaspemious quotes by the catholic church themselves. >>>>>He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 NKJV >>>BIBLE PROPHECY ROME DESTROYED If the Catholic religion iS the one Jesus taught, then why is it called the "Apostate church"? And why is it called the "Whore of Babylon"? Revelation 17:5 Why will it be destroyed? www.soonrussiaattacks.com/Docume

[@taylorarnoux-prost2226]

Thank you so much for this clear presentation. I was saved out of the Charismatic Movement my husband was saved out of the Catholic Church now we live in France and there are so many catholics including his family. I’m talking notes and putting them inside my bible. ❤ God bless

[@RedHybiscus]

This man did the right thing in wanting to explore these concepts with a Catholic Priest however he would turn the conversation into a conflict and would be belligerent to the priest that he was attempting to engage in discussion - how unfortunate. A man of the word of God would not take a verse to support his argument- an argument should be decided by the verse. Jesus demonstrated this approach time and time again. Sir you are so very deceived- the Catholic Church will welcome you back - all you need to do is ask❤ finally - Satan knows God’s Word too

[@domingopadron9606]

I have challenged my Catholic teaching and only after I read the Catechism of the Catholic Church that I realized the connection between the Church belief, practice and tradition to everything in the Bible. Especially the connection between the Old Testament and the New Testament.

[@TheChadPad]

I am reading the catechism and finding it’s full of holes

[@SJ-xy5md]

​@@TheChadPad Like what?

[@TheChadPad]

@@SJ-xy5md well, the eucharist is seen as an “efficacious” “sacrifice” par. 1323/1325 because of the meaning of the Lord’s words “This is my body” and “This is my blood” being interpreted as substantially and literally Christ’s body and blood. Well, it follows that at the original Lord’s supper, the bread and wine there were also substantially Christ’s body and blood, as that is where He said those words. And it would follow, then, that that was also a sacrifice. This would mean that Christ was sacrificed before Calvary, as that supper happened before He was crucified. And, He was sacrificed by His own disciples, no less

[@SJ-xy5md]

@@TheChadPad God's will isn't our will. Christ himself said this must happen to the objection of the Apostles. Christ refered to peter as Satan for trying to reason a different way. So are the Apostles and Gods Church abiding in God's will? Yes. So where are there holes in the catechism?

[@TheChadPad]

@@SJ-xy5md have you not understand what I said? The implication that the original Lord’s Supper was an “efficacious sacrifice” meaning Christ was sacrificed before Calvary is a glaring hole in the logic of the catechism.

[@ironstove9000]

Excellent very thorough very clear and accurate teaching ALL GLORY to THE FATHER ,SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT OUR GREAT TRIUNE GOD.

[@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg]

Above comment. there is one God Jehovah alone no triune God in bible

[@andrewwalkerscotland]

@@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg Where does the name Jehovah come from?

[@mil-ns3rc]

​​@@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg You are a trinity made in. FATHER GOD'S image because FATHER GOD is a trinity You are, Body soul. And spirit a trinity made in FATHER GOD'S Image

[@hamidrabiipour9707]

I just finished watching Keith Nester, a highly educated protestant preacher who sacrificed many things in life for the sake of the Truth as he was challenged by the Holy Spirit. He spent many years researching and was finally convinced to leave his congregation, salary and many friends and became Catholic. His conversion story is awesome, highly inspiring & uplifting.

[@JoAnnFuir]

Great video about Keith Nester! 😊

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

I saw the same one! Love Keith

[@mitchellosmer1293]

quote---I just finished watching Keith Nester, a highly educated protestant preacher who sacrificed many things in life for the sake of the Truth as he was challenged by the Holy Spirit. He spent many years researching and was finally convinced to leave his congregation, salary and many friends and became Catholic. ... unquote Then HE DID NOT search the HOLY BIBLE!!!! ---The Catholic Church themselves state: "Sunday is a catholic Institution...From the beginning to the end of Scriptures (from Genesis to Revelation) there is NOT a single passage which warrents the transferance of the weekly public worship from the last day (Saturday) to the first day (Sunday) of the week" (Catholic Press, Sunday August 25, 1970. "Sunday is a MARK of Our authority, the (catholic) Church is above the Bible and the transference of Sabbath (Saturday) to Sunday observance is proof of that fact" (Catholic Record Sept. 1, 1923) The Bible days "remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day" The Catholic Church ssys "NO! By my divine Power I abolish the Sabbath day (Saturday), and command you to keep holy the first day of the week (Sunday "the venerable pagan worship day of the sun"). And Lo - the entire civilized world bows down in reverend obedience to the command of the holy Catholic Church" (Father Enright, "American Sentinel", June 1893)... and there are many more such blaspemious quotes by the catholic church themselves. >> FACTS: NO WHERE in the Bible does GOD REST on the first day of the week!!!! NO WHERE in the Bible does GOD BLESS the first day of the week!!!! NO WHERE in the Bible does GOD SANCTIFY the first day of the week!!!! NO WHERE in the Bible does GOD NAME the first day of the week!!!! NO WHERE in the Bible does GOD DECLARE the first day of the week as HIS HOLY DAY!!!! ----Why day does GOD SAY is HIS HOLY DAY?? Isaiah 58:13-14 Isaiah 58:13-14 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 13 If you refrain from trampling the Sabbath, from pursuing your own interests on MY HOLY DAY;; if you call the Sabbath a delight and the HOLY DAY of the Lord honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, serving your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs;[a] 14 then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Jacob, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

[@ronaldbobeck9636]

Really.I did not see one of Y'all.offer to take the place of the Jewish hostages . However the Patriarch of Jerusalem did. None of your guys Hagee or Perry Stone Paula White Smith none of you .

[@redbird9000]

I’m sorry but you have been misled. You are responsible for studying God’s word. When you learn the truth, you will learn that Peter is not the Rock. Christ is the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11 • Adding doctrines is forbidden Deuteronomy 4:2 • There aren’t any officiating new covenant priests. We have a new ministry in the new covenant. Ephesians 4:11 • God does not show favoritism Romans 2:11 -- there is no evidence in the scriptures that she that the church was built in a human. ****Equality amongst the apostles**** “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.” (****Ephesians 2:20****) “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.” (****Revelation 21:14****). • Peter was no different than the others. • Mary nor the saints can hear prayers. There’s only one mediator in heaven between God & Man. 1 Timothy 2:5 ► For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, There is so much more wrong with that church. I can’t list it all but they are no longer a church that belongs to God. That’s why they are blessing same sex couples. • In order to receive salvation, we must all repent and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. We need no Eucharist, no veneration of Mary, no long list of good works, no baptism regeneration, no sacrament of reconciliation, no rosary, no pope, no papacy, no belief in Peter as the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11, no man-made doctrine, no priests, no infallible magisterium, no Vatican, no communion of saints, no catechisms, no Marian dogmas, no transubstantiation, but only by faith through grace are we saved. ****Ephesians 2:8**** "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast".

[@Harold-si7eh]

Jesus Christ is the only way to get into Heaven!!! Jesus Alone is the Only Key That Gets anyone in!!!! All True Believers plant the seed and God get's the Increase!! Mental INDOCTRINATION BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH DESTROYED MANY OF MY RELATIVES,ONLY THOSE ALIVE CAN BE GUIDED BY THE POWER OF GOD USING OTHERS,YET THEY MUST DESIRE IT AND SOME WILL REJECT IT,😅

[@johnsor2083]

What is the purpose of the priesthood in the Catholic Church? The Catholic priesthood was instituted by Christ himself, to administer His Sacraments, to teach, sanctify and lead the people of God towards the Kingdom of God

[@Anon-o7y]

Except we don’t need a middleman with God. Please show me in the Bible where Christ did this?

[@frankrosenbloom]

Excellent.

[@fredbrown1418]

They can never show a scripture to prove their point. They believe the nonscriptual traditions.of a pope.😢

[@fredbrown1418]

Old testament Judaism priesthood. Our Lord is our high priest, who by one perfect sacrifice paid for our sins by His Blood!

[@johnsor2083]

@@fredbrown1418 Being polite Fred you are clueless, do you know you would not have a complied bible if it were not for the Catholic Church, the Catholic mass is entirely recited from scripture the entire Mass.

[@PaulaPatioOfficial]

Geeze ... born and raised in a catholic household...Thank You Jesus for me ONLY BELIEVING in You Jesus, that He [Jesus] died for our sins, that He [Jesus] was the ULTIMATE and LAST sacrifice, was God in human form and giving us the Holy Spirit/comforter/restrainer and ROSE on the 3rd day and walked the earth for 40 days AFTER he rose (which catholics don't talk about that i.e., the 40 days after)... other than that...I questioned EVERYTHING and was perplexed in their man made "rituals"...

[@lisamarie6611]

Change may come immediately but change comes individually as God overturns the stones. Jesus lets go of those keys...The other wants the keys to kill steal and destroy.

[@chillman8823]

I made the ‘mistake’ digging into the meaning of the communion/Eucharist, and now there is no chance in joining a Protestant church again. It makes me kind of sad, actually. I was shocked that there exists no single good argument against the Eucharist tradition, only unknowing, false assumptions, and denial. And most people (including pastors) don’t even know that there exists a difference.

[@runyourrace2finish910]

So are you following the most important commandment in the Bible ? I think not.

[@Supreme_Court.]

Always vague accusations from Catholics and never an actual clear explanation of how the eucharist and the doctrine of repeated sacrifice and works for an uncertain salvation aligns with the Gospel.

[@chillman8823]

@@Supreme_Court. well, I can try to explain what bothers me. But should know, that I am not Roman Catholic, in fact I still belong to a International Baptist church. It just happens that I moved towns and my wife is in a Lutheran church that tries to align with the old church (=catholic, meaning ‘general’). They celebrate the Eucharist, and there exist theological books from this church that actually re-discover what has been known since 2000 years. I’m searching for the truth, but when the Protestant side has no good arguments for this very specific thematic, then I have to trust the side that has dozens of good arguments. I mean, who am I to judge? Here are some arguments that make sense to me. Keep in mind that I write this message out of love, not to look smart. 1. The old church and her traditions are important, very important. It was the old church that made the Bible canonic. Therefore, if we read Romans and Corinthians and wonder what this and that means, it can make sense to actually ask the church(es) that derived from these early communities. This is a presumption for everything. If we would not be interested in the early church, then why even open Acts and the letters? So we do not believe in Sola Scripta, because that would mean that everybody can interpret the Bible in his own way. 2. The church fathers believed in the Eucharist tradition. If you look into the archives (there exist English translations), you will find plenty of evidence in the Real-presence of Christ in the sacraments. There were disputes about other things, but the real-presence is like a red line. And you can trace this evidence back to the time of the Apostles themselves. That means, church fathers who were scholars of the Apostles, who instructed them. 3. God is a god of order, not of chaos. This is obvious in the Old Testament. And we assume that God does not change, so he still is a god of order. Just because we are not under the mosaic law does not mean that everybody can do whatever he thinks is right. Therefore, we assume that Jesus gave the apostles specific orders and instructions about how a church should be like, behave, be ordered, how Bishops etc. should be ordained, and about the communion. In fact, when Jesus appeared to Paul and he started to preach in Damascus, he eventually got back to Jerusalem to make sure that his gospel was in line with the one of the Apostles. So even Paul himself cared about the teaching of the Apostles and made sure there would be no contradictions and the gospels are aligning. 4. The Eucharist: the sacrifice is already made by Jesus. But we participate in that sacrifice (for real, literally) in the Eucharist. The priest blesses the wine and bread, and its the Holy Spirit who somehow (its a mystery) changes the bread and wine into Jesus’ (already sacrificed) flesh and blood. So, its the Holy Spirit who makes these things, the priest does not have superpowers or anything. 5. Deriving from this understanding, there are necessarily rules around of the Eucharist. It is celebrated frequently (like in the Bible), we take care that no bread or wine falls on the floor, and of course, you would never throw away the leftovers. In short, there is a sense of holiness. So it needs preparation from everybody, from the priest, the church, and the individuals that participate. 6. The Eucharist contains a lot: it is (also) a symbol, but further it nourishes the soul (kind of literally). 7. There are plenty of Bible verses that support this understanding. And also the Passah meal and the Jewish sacrificial tradition support it. But I’m not a theologian, so I will refrain to list all the Bible verses here. 8. Faith alone saves. But faith without works is dead. God has mercy, but that does not mean that you can do whatever YOU think is right. If I love my wife, there are certain that I should do regularly, to stay in touch with her and ‘prove’ my love. So, the works derive from the faith. 9. Even radical Protestant movements adopt certain doctrines from the Old Church that do not appear 1:1 in the Bible. E.g., the Holy Trinity. If we just read the Bible and ignore everything else, I am not sure if we would come up with the exact same picture of a 3-in-one God as now. These are some points that I tried to explain, which appear logic to me. As I said already, I am not Roman-Catholic and do not want to defend the RCC. There are other things I disagree with or I do not understand. And there are other things (like Baptism, or confession) where there are good arguments on both sides. Just personally, I can find no good arguments against the Eucharist, also not in this video here. Additionally, I never really could make sense of the communion until now. I prefer the deeper meaning. If we degrade the communion to solely symbolism, then why even celebrate it? Why did Jesus command it? I hope some of the points can make sense. Please let me know what you think. Have a good week!

[@redbird9000]

False doctrine leads us astray. 1 Timothy 4:1-4. But Christ is kind, full of grace and mercy, and even the best of us go astray. This is not an attack just a matter of sound doctrine. In order to receive salvation, we must all repent and accept Christ as our Lord and savior. We need no Eucharist, no veneration of Mary, no long list of good works, no baptism regeneration, no sacrament of reconciliation, no pope, no papacy, no belief in Peter as the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11, no man-made doctrine, but only by faith through grace are we saved.

[@simplyme7476]

Most, if not all, protestants downgraded the Holiness of God's Cleanines and HIS hatred toward sin, when they attack His Mother by stripping off her holiness bestowed upon her by God's grace. Who would want to have his/her beloved son being laid in a filthy vessel? Does 'everything with God is possible ' means nothing at all? logical reasoning tells us because God is holy, then it's safe to say that HIS "vessel " must be holy, too. Mary died sinless because she is holy.

[@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg]

Above comment.you lie. Mary saw her need of a saviour

[@simplyme7476]

@@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg Luke 1: 48 English Standard Version 'for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. " Why don't you do as the Bible says?

[@philipcunningham9708]

According to St. Bonaventure, all the angels in heaven unceasingly call out to her: "Holy, holy, holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God." They greet her countless times each day with the angelic greeting, "Hail, Mary", while prostrating themselves before her, begging her as a favour to honour them with one of her requests. According to St. Augustine, even St. Michael, though prince of all the heavenly court, is the most eager of all the angels to honour her and lead others to honour her. At all times he awaits the privilege of going at her word to the aid of one of her servants. Enough said. 🙏💓

[@lu-vly]

What did Jesus say?

[@philipcunningham9708]

@@lu-vly You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. That is the Catholic Church 🙏💓

[@allglorytoabba3398]

@@philipcunningham9708 Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. JESUS CHRIST IS THE ROCK, NOT PETER! We read in 1Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. JESUS CHRIST, FULLY GOD, FULLY MAN, SINLESS, THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION! When JESUS CHRIST speaks of the church, He means the Body of Christ, not the pagan cult of Catholicism. The first use of the term "Catholic Church" (literally meaning "universal church") was by Ignatius of Antioch (c. 50-140) in his Letter to the Smyrnaeans (circa 110 AD). This is an example of an apostate that the apostle Paul warned about in the LORD'S Holy Word. The true church is not a man-made denomination, it is simply the Body of Christ. And JESUS CHRIST is the Head of the true church, not Francis the false prophet, who blasphemes ALMIGHTY GOD by calling himself "holy father". JESUS CHRIST WARNS US IN Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@philipcunningham9708]

Mary's immaculate heart will triumph soon, and as a consequence all the world will become Catholic 🙏💓

[@janelouisebriggs2999]

​@@philipcunningham9708Peter in the Greek means 'pebble' or small stone/rock. The next sentence Jesus uses another word for rock, big rock, not a pebble...its on tge rock of revelation, the rock of 'You are the Christ, the son of the living God'.....that awesome revelation that because of Jesus can come to all of us now from the Father. Hallelujah!

[@rldlolberding]

At 33:48j... Mr Gendron states, concerning justification, - It declares the inflexible righteousness of God as the Judge who must punish every sin that has ever been committed by everyone who has ever lived. - The only way condemned sinners can be justified is through faith in the sin-bearing, substitutionary death and resurrection of Christ alone who satisfied divine justice. -Justification is the change of one's legal status before God whereby a condemned sinner has been acquitted and declared righteous. (Rom. 5:12-21). -Justification is instantaneous (Romans 4:3) -The Bible says justification is by faith in what God accomplished in Christ (Rom. 5:1) -Justification is permanent and is never lost by sin. The legal status of a justified man is a unchangeable as the righteousness of Christ (Heb 10:14). -Justification is the imputation of Christ's completed righteousness to the justified (2 Cor.5:21; Rom.4:5) The major problem here is that none of these words are the words of scripture. So is Mr. Gendron establishing himself as the "magisterium" for the church? Does Mr. Gendron have teaching authority? Where does Mr. Gendron's authority come from to make these statements?

[@johnsor2083]

Are we judged by faith or works? James says, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Notice how he begins with “You see…” James is saying that the way we can see (with our eyes) whether or not someone has true faith is through their visible works.Jan 28, 2020 What counts as works in the Bible? In Christian theology, good works, or simply works, are a person's (exterior) actions and deeds that align with the moral teachings, emphasizing compassion, charity, kindness and adherence to biblical principles, in contrast to inner qualities such as grace or faith. What are examples of work in the Bible? Consider that Jesus' parables often appeal to and include general examples of work: sowing, reaping, buying, selling, fishing, shepherding, investing, etc. Some familiar biblical passages with teachings about work include: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23)Nov 21, 2016

[@autummsun]

Work FROM grace and salvation not work FOR salvation.

[@casey8726]

The catholic sacraments are works

[@casey8726]

Wake up. You don't understand. Read the Bible. The Bible says; Then they asked Him, what must we do to do the works God requires? Jesus answered, the work of God is this: to believe in the one He has sent. To BELIEVE in the one He has sent

[@johnsor2083]

@@casey8726 Who is arguing that?? You Protestants are always so holier than thou, amazing, I believe in Jesus no one said anything about works, but you do understand that works include almost anything you do right? Jesus also said there will be many at the end that will call his name and he will answer be gone from me for I never knew you. It's easy to think that once forgiven and still sin thinking you're saved anyway, Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments these are acts or works that a good Christian will do. I also told the Prostutide who now will cast a stone against you? But he warned her also sin no more. BTW did you know Martin Luther added Alone to the verse you are saved by grace = Alone. Talk about manipulation of scripture. The entire Catholic Mass is from Sripture you would not even have the bible today if it were not for the Catholic Church.

[@casey8726]

@@johnsor2083 The work of God is to believe in the one He has sent.

[@sebama89]

I was for years an evangelical Christian who really fighted against Catholicism; now I converted to the Catholic Church as I know the early Church Fathers, the Church history and the truth about baptism and the Holy Eucharist Sola Scriptura is such a unlogicial thing.... Im finally home 🙏❤️ In my eyes the reformation from Luther/Zwingli/Calvin was the worst thing that ever happened to the Christianity....

[@Crucian1]

Why is Sola Scriptura illogical? What was it about the Church Fathers that convinced you that Protestantism is wrong and Roman Catholicism right?

[@sebama89]

@@Crucian1 After my conversion to the Lord and then 2 years of intensive Bible study and partly Bible school, I always found some things strange, such as the constant dispute over the certainty of salvation, the whole rapture thing and many other "secondary matters", which is why many even deny each other's salvation. All refer to the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, but everyone has an other understanding... than the constant theme of rebirth... One of the first questions that fell every time, whether you were reborn; then you would have the salvation for sure And if you fall off, what the Bible warns of continuously; then you were never reborn again!! What a logic.... The rapture and the great unlogic behind everything always floated in the back of my mind In addition, there were the countless "fights" for the understanding of the Trinity and the question of the deity of Jesus That alone was unbelievable for me: 2000 years of Christianity and you still can't know if Jesus is God? What is that? Then reference is gladly made to the first Council 325 and a few Church Father quotes to prove the Trinity, where it is then sporadically quoted from it; the rest of the early fathers is supposed to be false already there?!?! And then alone this Sola Scriptura is illogical; the Bible just didn't fall from heaven... Without a early church we would never have a scripture; the early church had not an New Testament, only the Septuagint after some hunderts of years a canon was made an every church had the same scriptures; before that there was not a canon which belongs to it and which not for example many churches had read the epistle of Clemens or the Shepard of Hermas as scripture; others do not believe in the Revelation of John; after years the church decided which scriptures belongs to the Bible and which not Ahh... I could tell so much more, but that would be more than beyond the scope... In any case, all this led to the fact that I could no longer know myself what is true... I was very confused... I prayed to God on my knees because i frightended to lose my faith... Then I decided to read the church fathers myself (especially the first 2 centuries, later I didn't want to go to be close to the first Christian) and I was shocked!!! I read about the Eucharist and the episcopal order, about the origin of the Gospels and all the traditions of the first Christians, etc. It was simply unbelievable how brazenly cherry picking is practised with the church fathers today... if you haven't read it yourself, you won't believe it I understand that a lot of people don't know church history and therefore don't know it (I was one of them) But all the learned Bible teachers, many very well-known here on Yt, whom I very much appreciate / appreciated; you can't tell me that everyone is so blinded.... I feel cheated and lied to I know that there are many wonderful real believers (come from a small fraternal church with many great brothers) and according to Catholic church doctrine, even such people can be saved if they have not recognised the true church (on the other hand, for many evangelicals, such a view would be difficult) However, I have recognised them and am incredibly happy and have found my peace🙏 You should just think about what the Reformation brought? 3 people who contradicted each other in so many things and partly dealed salvation to each other, should be a hearing of God??? read abou them for yourself and you will see it!Whats the logic; Our God (who promised to preserve his church!) Has blinded people for 1500 years, and then sent 3 reformers, who all have different views, in order to then uncover the truth??? And what are the fruits 500 years later???? That sounds almost like the neverending Islam story where 600 years later the Quran came.... It's just sad... I wish you all the best and God's rich blessings🙏

[@Crucian1]

@@sebama89 There is no arguing over the nature of the Trinity in orthodox Protestantism. I too have read the church Fathers and there is much which contradicts modern Catholicism and Protestantism. Any accusations about the illogical nature of Sola Scriptura could also be applied to the authority of the Magisterium. Personally I simply can't understand why someone would choose to go from a system where salvation is guaranteed by faith to a system where you have to constantly work for your salvation. The doctrine of Mortal Sin is the most frightening and unchristian of all the Roman Catholic teachings; do you really want to risk going to hell just for missing mass?

[@sebama89]

a system where salvation is guaranteed - and thats it! this system is a lie... in the whole NT from Jesus in the Gospels to Paul to James to Revelation; there is no Salvation through faith alone If someone really reads the Bible as unbiassed as you can like a little child (and I know it is hard with all the knowledge you get through the years) then you can never ever accept salvation through faith alone there are masses of verses against it I studied the Bible, Bible Schools, dozen of good Bible Teachers and I really fought massivly against the catholic church.... but now I know that it was false the whole reformation is a big lie.... like Jesus said - look at the fruits and you will see - and we can see the fruits of the reformation everyone can proof this big names; Luther, Calvin, Zwingli or later a Darby; what did they believe, what did the said and teach and than look at the first centuries... its a mess...

[@lellachu1682]

Amen, I have also been convinced by reading the early Church Fathers, that the Catholic Church is Christ's One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Sola Scriptura is illogical and inconsistent with Scripture and therefore clearly false.

[@JohnnyBravo2222]

The Gospel is the truth and the only truth there is a lot of good Baptist churches that affirm the gospel

[@karollisa7022]

I attended the funeral of my 93 year old friend (past co-worker) a couple months ago. It was the most depressing and heartbreaking funeral I’d ever been to in my life. The priest just kept saying stuff like “well, Marcella’s family says that if anyone deserves to go to heaven, it’s their mom/grandma…”, and “let us all hope and pray that Marcella did enough in this life to go to heaven”, and. “Let’s all take a moment of silence now to pray for Marcella’s soul to get her out of Purgatory”… There wasn’t an ounce of hope or joy, and all they talked about was Mother Mary and asked for her help to get Marcella to heaven. I will never attend another catholic funeral (mass). I still have PTSD from it :(

[@hmo6726]

Agreed, my Aunt passed away last year, the services at the Catholic church were so depressing… my brother past away in June and it was such a blessing to hear the gospel preached to celebrate him going home. Not sure if my aunt accepted the LORD before she passed.

[@sharonatl]

😢

[@frankrosenbloom]

A bad priest doesn't mean a bad church. Just look at all the bad prosperity pastors.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

--****John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. ---Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment. (Judgement on Judgement day)

[@mariaobeirne514]

I'm surprised that Catholic priest mentioned purgatory. I think you'll find that moat don't. But he's right, very few people reach heaven full stop and those that do, most have to go to purgatory. It may sound depressing to you. But this notion that everyone goes straight to heaven isn't true I'm afraid. Jesus opened the gates of heaven by his death and ressurection but we don't automatically enter.

[@younis9819]

At 38:15 the pastor in a video lied and misquoted the verse because the very verse proves the Catholic view that justification and sanctification happened at the same time, the pastor said "Titus 3 said; he saved us not by the righteous work but by his mercy" but the verse said " he saved us not because the righteous works we have but by the washing off the sins and renewal of rebirth" justification and sanctification at the same time. May the Lord rebuke the false teachers and liars such as the one in the video.

[@maf1746]

Thank you! I agree!

[@vinnyjr7029]

Also Catholics believe that every Holy Mass places us right back at Calvary. Every time. Not a different Calvary but the one and only time.. Also John 6 verses 22-66? The Lord talks about His body and blood and it is so important that the Lord repeats it over and over.. If you look at the new testiment you can see the start and movement of the early church.. And the institution of the Eucharist when at the breaking of bread their eyes were opened and He varnished from their sight, this shows Jesus is really and substantially present in the Eucharist which according to the Lord in John 6 22-66 gives us eternal life? I also trust the lord's word about His Church that not even the gates of hell would prevail against Her.. Let God be true and every man be aliar? Also didn't the Lord allow Himself to be Baptisted by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit came down on the Lord and a voice of the Father came from Heaven, say this is my beloved in whom I am well pleased So I will do as my Lord does. Baptism is a must and to live that baptismal vow.. A tree is known by its fruit? So James states faith without good works is Dead? Also doesn't the Lord quote macabre when saying it is good and righteous to pray for the dead as it losens them from their chains? Isn't that alluding to a temporary place of purification ie purgatory? Also Scripture is profitable for doctrine ie the Church of Christ to teach with and also as the Lord said to His Church what you shall bind on earth is considered bound in Heaven and what you shall free on earth shall be considered freed in Heaven. What sins you abstain they are abstained and what sins you forgive they are forgiven? That there is confession sacrament instituted by the Lord.. I trust in Him. I pray this might have some bearing on folks. Who wrongly see the Lords own church and flock as some thing else.. Godbless you all.. Kindest regards Vinn.. Ps Please don't let your conscience be searched with a red hot poker, please turn back to Christ.. Godbless Night all 💜⛪💭😊

[@vinnyjr7029]

Prediction text errors on my reply. maccabees book the Lord quoted from, which shows a place of purification ie purgatory and also please don't let your conscience be seared like a red hot poker.. Godbless all 💜⛪😊💭

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@vinnyjr7029 quote--Also doesn't the Lord quote macabre when saying it is good and righteous to pray for the dead as it loosens them from their chains? .. unquote THAT IS WHY it is NOT included in the Christian Bible!@!! -----Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun. >>>Psalm 115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence. >>>Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. >>>Psalm 6:5 For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? ???Ecclesiastes 12:7 And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. >>>Psalm 146:4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish. >>>Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return >>>James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. >>>John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. etc, etc!!!!!! ***

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@vinnyjr7029 --Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun. >>>Psalm 115:17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence. >>>Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. >>>Psalm 6:5 For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? ???Ecclesiastes 12:7 And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. >>>Psalm 146:4 When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish. >>>Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return >>>James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. >>>John 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. etc, etc!!!!!!

[@Karen-0914]

I fell away from Christianity and want to come back. Can I be renewed to repentance and be reunited to Christ?

[@Ken-ne4jk]

Jesus said, call no man Father except for he who is in Heaven..

[@johnsteila6049]

Jesus also said that if your eye cause you to sin, you should pull it out. Did you pull your eye out?..

[@redbird9000]

Amen

[@johnsteila6049]

@@redbird9000 Did you pull your eye out?..

[@redbird9000]

@@johnsteila6049 Study so that you can be made free. ****Equality amongst the apostles**** “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.” (****Ephesians 2:20****) “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.” (****Revelation 21:14****). - I’m not seeing a Popish Peter or a Supreme Pontiff.

[@redbird9000]

@@johnsteila6049 The truth will make you free. Peter is not the Rock. 1 Corinthians 3:11

[@tubo1639]

I love being Chatholic!! And have love for my protestant brothers and sisters.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

>Here's what I know about Catholicism:There are no priests in the New Testament, there are no altars, there are no sacrifices, there are no scapulars, there are no mitre, there are no orders of monks, there are no nuns, there are no bishops in the sense of the Roman Catholic church, there is no monarchical episcopate, there are no popes, there is no apostolic succession, there are no candles, there is no Lent, there is no holy water, there are no sacraments, there is no extreme unction, there is no purgatory, there is no penance, there are no sacraments, there is no veneration of objects, images or relics, there is no praying to dead people, there is no veneration of Mary, there is no immaculate conception, there is no assumption of Mary, there is no Holy Mary, Mother of God.

[@CatholicMommy]

@@mitchellosmer1293 Initially, the apostles handed on the Faith orally-by preaching- but with time some of them and their associates wrote the New Testament documents, which together with the Old Testament comprise Sacred Scripture. Since Scripture has been handed down to us from the apostles, it is the inspired, written part of Sacred Tradition. Whether or not an item of Tradition was written in Scripture, it is still important and binding. Thus the New Testament exhorts the reader to maintain Sacred Tradition (1 Cor. 11:2; 2 Thess. 3:6), and in 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Paul tells his readers to “stand firm and hold to the Traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.”

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@CatholicMommy quote----Paul tells his readers to “stand firm and hold to the Traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.” unquote I'll ask this: let's say someone presents to you an old parchment that has been dated at 2000 years old. On that, it states that Jesus is NOT the Messiah. True or false? How will you prove true or false? The Pope comes out with a papal bull saying it is now a "tradition" that Mary is NOT the mother of Jesus! Will you accept it as true?? If not, why not?? IT IS TRADITION!!! The Pope comes out with a papal bull saying it is now a "tradition" that says Christ NEVER prayed to His Father God. True or false and how will you prove it? Without the Holy Bible all you have are the words of mere men!!! ----What does God say about a man who lies? One of the seven deadly sins God hates is a lying tongue (Proverbs 6:16-17). Here is why God hates lying. A person who lies hates the individual they are lying to (Proverbs 26:28). And if you hate another human being, God views the hater as a murderer (1 John 3:15; 1 John 4:20). ----Psalm 116:10-11 says, “I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: I said in my haste, ‘All men are liars’ -----Romans 3:4 May it never be! Rather, let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, “That You may be justified in Your words, And prevail when You are judged.” -----John 8:55 and you have not come to know Him, but I know Him; and if I say that I do not know Him, I will be a liar like you, but I do know Him and keep His word -----Proverbs 30:6 Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar. -----1 John 2:4 The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; ----quote---Whether or not an item of Tradition was written in Scripture, it is still important and binding. unquote ONLY when it agrees with the Word of GOD!!!! ---

[@mitchellosmer1293]

CLAIMS of the RCC 1. Catholics claim CHURCH refers to Roman Catholic Church. BIBLE says CHURCH refers to all churches. Acts 5:11, Acts 8:1, Mat 16:18. HISTORY tells us Roman Church was just one local Church a member of the Pentarchy. 2. Catholics claim Roman Church was the CHURCH CHRIST founded (First Church) or one true church. BIBLE says First Local Church was Jerusalem Church. Acts 2. Not Roman Catholic Church. 3. Catholics claim there is only One Church. BIBLE mentions both CHURCH and Churches. “CHURCH” refers to the Body of Christ Eph 5:30, Col 1:18 consisting of all churches. Acts 5:11, Acts 8:1 Mat 16:18. “Churches” refers to local churches Acts 9:31, Acts 15:41 and believers Romans 16:5, 1 Cor 16:19, 4. Catholics claim to be the first believers. BIBLE says first believers were Jewish Christians. Acts 2, Acts 11:26, NOT roman catholics. 5. Catholics claim Pope is the head of the CHURCH. BIBLE says JESUS is the HEAD OF THE CHURCH. Eph 1:22, Eph 5:23, Col 1:18. 6. Catholics claim outside Roman Church there is NO SALVATION. BIBLE says : The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”apart from Jesus there is NO SALVATION”. Acts 4:12, 1 Cor 3:11. 7. Catholicss claim the first day of the week is a Holy day, made by God. . The Holy Bible says: Isaiah 58:13-14 13 “If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, From doing your pleasure on MY HOLY DAY, And call the Sabbath a delight, The holy day of the Lord honorable, And shall honor Him, not doing your own ways, Nor finding your own pleasure, Nor speaking your own words, 14 Then you shall delight yourself in the Lord; And I will cause you to tride on the high hills of the earth, And feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”part from Jesus there is NO SALVATION”. Acts 4:12, 1 Cor 3:11. ----Catholics claim devote to Mary to be saved. BIBLE says “apart from Jesus there is NO SALVATION”. Acts 4:12, 1 Cor 3:11. . BIBLE says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16. 10. Catholics claim Roman Church inherited infallible authority from Peter. BIBLE does not say that in Mat 16 or John 20 or John 21. 11. Catholics claim Roman pontiff inherited infallible authority from Peter. BIBLE does not say that in Mat 16. 12. Catholics claim bishop of ROME = the pope. BIBLE does not say that. 13. Catholics claim there is an office of bishop of bishops/universal bishop/pope. BIBLE does not speak of such an office. History tells us the first bishop of bishops came in AD590-600s. 14. Roman Church has all the false unbiblical clergies - Roman priests, roman cardinals, roman pontiff, monks, nuns, friars, … BIBLE mentions only pastors, teachers, evangelists, prophets, apostles, deacons, bishop, elders. Titus 1:5, Eph 4:11, 1 Tim 3. 15. Roman Church claim its doctrines come from traditions of Apostles. BUT 95% of roman doctrines are Not from traditions of Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures; neither practised by the Church of the Bible.

[@CatholicMommy]

@@mitchellosmer1293 Thus Paul tells the Corinthians, “I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you” (1 Cor. 11:2), and he commands the Thessalonians, “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thess. 2:15). He even goes so far as to order, “Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us” (2 Thess. 3:6). To make sure that the apostolic tradition would be passed down after the deaths of the apostles, Paul told Timothy, “[W]hat you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2). In this passage he refers to the first four generations of apostolic succession-his own generation, Timothy’s generation, the generation Timothy will teach, and the generation they in turn will teach. The early Church Fathers, who were links in that chain of succession, recognized the necessity of the traditions that had been handed down from the apostles and guarded them scrupulously, as the following quotations show.

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

The Word of God is Jesus Christ. John chapter 1.

[@walterfortuna3931]

Then why is it there are many pastors converted to catholism and almost none when viced versa.???

[@piknikread]

Quite a few, the other way. There is a book about 50 Roman Catholic priests who did so in modern times. It is called "Far From Rome, Near to God: Testimonies of 50 Converted Catholic Priests" There is a similar book about 24 Nuns.

[@simplyme7476]

And the beauty of it is many of their(protestants) most brilliant theologians and apologists converted to the holy Church are now fierce defendants of the Truth found only in the ONE, HOLY, AND APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH founded on St. Peter( Matt 16 :18) in the year 30 AD

[@taylordw]

@walterfortuna3 where did you find that data? Please link

[@YakmonSaysItLikeItIs]

​@@simplyme7476catholic church makes a bunch of rules. Abraham was justified by faith 430 years before the mosaic law. We are justified by faith. New set of rules don't change that as far as I know. Big error catholic teaches faith plus works. It seems very clear to me works are not what saves.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@simplyme7476 quote---the Truth found only in the ONE, HOLY, AND APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH founded on St. Peter( Matt 16 :18) in the year 30 AD..unquote Then WHY is "ONE, HOLY, AND APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC CHURCH" NEVER found in the HOLY BIBLE??????? NOT one mention in the Bible from 30AD--100AD!!!!! First time even written is by Ignatius of Antiock----in 110AD!!! ----IT WAS NOT founded on Peter-- READ the whole story!!!! Matt 16:13-20. Roman Catholic Church does not predate any Scriptures. It came in ad300s. It was made the official religion of Rome in ad380 by Theodosius. Scriptures was written by Jewish Christian Apostles and Jewish Prophets. Not Roman Catholics. Acts 9:31 says nothing of Roman Catholic Church. Stop misquoting. Acts 9:31 clearly says the Christian Church spread to Judea Samaria and Galilee regions of Israel; not Rome. So all your claims fall to the ground. Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes 2:15. But Bible rejects all man made unbiblical traditions of Pharisees and Roman Church alike. Mat 15, 23. Roman Church doctrines came from its own man made traditions. Not from Jesus or Apostles or Scriptures. 95% of them are so >>>>BIBLE PROPHECY ROME DESTROYED If the Catholic religion iS the one Jesus taught, then why is it called the "Apostate church"? Why will it be destroyed? www.soonrussiaattacks.com/Documents/Bible_Prophecy/Rome_Destroyed.htm >>> He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 NKJV >>>Jesus gave Peter “the keys of the kingdom of heaven,” not the keys to heaven.1 A key was a badge of authority ( Luke 11:52 ), and then as now was used to open doors. Peter used the keys Christ gave him to open the door to the Jews on the Day of Pentecost ( Acts 2 ), to the Samaritans after the preaching of Philip ( Acts 8:14-17 ), and to the Gentiles after the Lord had sent him a vision and an appeal from Cornelius ( Acts 10 ). Catholic Encyclopedia: The concept of “binding and loosing” found in Matthew 16:19 and Matthew 18:18 was commonly used among the Jewish people in relation to the authority of the rabbis to forbid and permit certain practices. Jesus gave Peter and the apostles authority over both the doctrine and practices of the first-century church. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit, they would be given wisdom to know what to forbid and what to permit.

[@naneus8968]

My Catholic husband puts Catholic teachings over what the Bible says.

[@srich7503]

Probably because it was the Catholic/Orthodox church that gave us the Bible… History shows us that Jesus didn't leave us a bible, the apostles didn't tell us which books belong in the bible, the church fathers never agreed on the 27 books of the NT through the 4th century, not only did they not agree but their list of would-be NT canons were GROWING during this time. So, if it wasn't the Catholic/Orthodox church that compiled the 27 books of the NT in the 5th century with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and preserved it by laboriously hand copying them over and over throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press, the “rule of faith” for many, please tell us, show us, who did? And if this church no longer exists today, what good is the text which came forth from her if she couldn't sustain herself?

[@sues3218]

Ask him, who should we listen to, God or man? Then, he has a decision to make.

[@srich7503]

@@sues3218 and if/when he answers with “God” then can you answer the question i asked above, please…

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

Bruh same. But he claims to be Catholic but never attends church saying him and God made peace and they're good. I'm still praying and fasting for his salvation

[@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg]

Above comment. There is the prolem. He is wrong

[@davidbarton8012]

It's been a while since I've seen someone quote the catechism wothout actually reading it or the context of the quotes.

[@markevans8054]

Being an ex Catholic I witnessed to many Catholics....90% of them believe that because they're a "good person" they're going to heaven. They never mention King Jesus, that's very disappointing.

[@ginnygrafton3058]

At least 80% of people who call themselves don't even go to Mass. The next 10% follow the teaching by rote, not knowing Jesus personally. There is much evil in the lives of the people who should be living holy lives...just like Protestants...I will NOT lose my faith in Jesus (I cannot trust a Bible which has been changed the scriptures by Martin Luther to make it read what he wanted it to. I'm so sorry that you have been led astray, away from the Catholic Church . Please read the Bible and believe what it actually says whether in Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic. Nowhere in does the idea of Sola scriptura found in the bible.

[@markevans8054]

@@ginnygrafton3058 Ummmm Herr Luther never changed anything, not sure why you lie like that. Please provide proof.

[@RS54321]

It is very sad. I find it odd that they call themselves Catholic and not Christian.

[@markevans8054]

@@RS54321 good point. Like somehow being Catholic is akin to having a get out of Hell Free card.

[@lshells6446]

​@@markevans8054Romans 3:28 Luther added the world "alone" even though its not in the greek to justify sola scriptura Also he removed several books of the bible bringing a 73 book count down to 66

[@jndvs95]

"God has exalted His name and His word above all things" John tells us Jesus is the Word. Revelation tells us Jesus is given the name above all names. Jesus is truly the son ofGod Jesus is truly God.

[@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg]

Above comment.last statement wrong .Jesus is Gods son

[@RS54321]

@@MargaretRobinson-fj2eg Read John 1...this is describing Jesus. He has been there from the beginning.

[@alismoran777]

What I find difficult is when I encourage them to read the Bible for themselves, I know we have different Bibles and I don’t want to accidentally encourage them to read their false doctrine. But they are not willing to read a different one. And the Catholic Bible on the YouVersion Bible app does still says, “She will bruise your head, and you will wait for her heal.”

[@srich7503]

And when you encourage them to read the Bible for themselves, which non-Catholic conclusion/gospel do you tell the is the correct one? Is it the ones that believe infant baptism is salvific or the ones that do not? Or full immersion or not? Is it the Liberal Evangelical version or the Conservative Evangelical version? Could it be a Calvinist or Armenian or Reformed or the Anglican viewpoint, Dispensationalism, Antinomianism? Those that believe in woman ordinations or same sex marriages? Lord’s supper symbolic or sacramental? The once saved always always saved group or the not? Should women keep silent in church or speak and is this with or without their heads covered? Maybe Mormons, JWs, SDA’s, Christadelphians, or the Oneness Pentecostals position as they too preach from the same bible also??? Surely you cannot think all these positions are acceptable. If not then which one is correct and why do you get to be the one to choose? Is yours the infallible one? If not then who really cares?

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

Reading the Bible, a shortened Protestant version, is what lead me to join the Catholic Church ⛪ Have you ever read: John 6 - Eucharist is the actual Body & Blood of Jesus Revelations 12 - Mary was coronated Queen, Mother of King Jesus, and is Mother of All Christians in the very last verse. Baptism Saves us & Jesus went to Purgatory aka prison to preach to the souls of the dead - 1 Peter 3:18-21 These & so many other parts of the Bible just completely ignored by Protestant Pastors & left out of their sermons or totally twisted from the plain text reading of the passages. Reading the Bible will lead anyone to the Catholic Church because it teaches things that are exclusively Catholic.

[@deeannbibey1206]

God blessed you with the wisdom and knowledge to open your Bible as an adult. People of faith must open your Bible...if you don't have one, get two: one for yourself and the other for a friend to read and study together. 🙏 💕 from Ohio

[@deeannbibey1206]

I would love to attend your teachings

[@josephrohland5604]

The Bible is the story of Yahweh's fulfilled plan of redemption given exclusively to ancient Israelites cursed with the Old Covenant Law of sin and death and pertains to no one alive today, soteriologically and eschatologically speaking. Here's more... If you believe the Bible, then you'd have to agree with Jesus in Matthew 15:24, that he only came for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. You'd have to agree with Jesus in Matthew 5:18, that no jot nor tittle of the Old Covenant Law would pass away until the Old Covenant system, temple and people associated with it (what Jews referred to as "heaven and earth") passed away. You'd have to agree with history, that the Old Covenant system, temple and people associated with it passed away in AD70. You'd have to agree with Paul, who said in Romans 5:13, "Where there is no (Old Covenant) Law, sin is not taken into account." This of course means that salvation was only needed by those who had sin taken into account, which is not us today. You'd also have to agree with Hebrews 9:15, that redemption was only for those who sinned under the first covenant, which again...is not us today. The bitter pill of truth is that nobody has been saved nor redeemed for nearly two thousand years. The "church today" has been in a massive error; a complete hijacking of ancient Israel's exclusive redemptive narrative, the Bible. "But...but...I'm a gentile!" Are you? The gentiles Paul and the disciples were preaching to were either Greek converts to Judaism or the elect diaspora, grafted-in descendants of the tribes of Israel who had been dispersed among the nations. Through the ministry of the disciple's great commission, they were called out from the nations to again be a holy nation of kings and priests, sealed for the day of redemption, which only they lived to see. Nobody today is a gentile of that sort. Today's self-appointed, self-professing "Christians" have been hoodwinked into believing they're sinners under a law that passed away, and need a savior who said he came for someone else, who will save them from a sin that's already been removed, and a judgement that already happened and allow them into a covenant that was made with someone else. The fact is, we today were never and are not part of ancient Israel's exclusive redemptive narrative, the Bible. ~Michael Bradley

[@deeannbibey1206]

@@josephrohland5604 my sins have been forgiven through my Savior Jesus Christ-that is my covenant. Amen

[@seanrathmakedisciples1508]

@@deeannbibey1206 ❤Great News always

[@stevecoyle1]

So Joseph, what are your own, original thoughts?

[@johnsor2083]

Luther controversially added the word "alone" (allein in German) to Romans 3:28 so that it read: "So now we hold, that man is justified without the help of the works of the law, alone through faith".

[@billpletikapich5640]

It is without the help of works of the law. It IS NOT without works of love. Faith working thru love as Paul said. That is cooperation with The Holy Spirit.

[@frankrosenbloom]

The only place that the phrase faith alone appears in scripture is in James 2:24. "You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone." ML added the word "alone" to Romans 3:28, and boasted about having done so.

[@mattrondeau7466]

The translation is accurate. Just because the word alone is not literally contained in the original Greek does not mean that is not an accurate translation. It is in fact implied by the context. If we are saved by faith, then obviously it is faith alone. That is the entire point of that verse.

[@clarisaaurelia2828]

​​@@mattrondeau7466yes, thats true. Catholics want to boast of their own works to be saved. But we Christians believe in the finished work of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Christians do good things bcoz we are already saved not to be saved. GOD bless you🙏

[@srodriguez94]

One way I know that the protestant positions and beliefs were not what was in place in the early church is the fact that the early church survived for over 1500 years and is still around today. Before Luther died, there were already many divisions among protestants: Lutherans (1521), Anabaptist (1525), Anglicans (1534) Calvinist (1540). The Roman Catholic Church is still here because it was established by Jesus Christ himself

[@MW-eg4gu]

I am a Catholic and I can assure anyone the Catholic Church's basic teaching on salvation. - No one is going to hell because he has his theology wrong. If you are Baptist, Catholic, Atheist, Buddhist, you must not die with an unrepentant mortal (serious) sin. And everyone around the world knows what is serious wrong. The Ten Commandments are written in the hearts of human beings. Merely asking forgiveness on one's death bed will obtain God's forgiveness. If you are wrong theologically by zagging when you should have zinged, you will not be sent to hell. This mild mannered act of this ex-Catholic doesn't seem to understand this. A wonderful Y T video - jimmy akin do you hear the gospel at mass? Explains how this ex-Catholic has got the Catholic Church wrong.

[@janeh5949]

When I witnessed to my Catholic mother when I was in my 30s, she called me a “goddamn holy Joe, “ whenever I talked about Jesus or the Bible Yes, it still hurts and I’m 71

[@OQUINN83]

Don’t be hurt. Jesus comes with a Sword. Those in our family will become enemies

[@herminepursch2470]

​@@OQUINN83the Bible says love your enemies. Love 💞 forgive

[@juanbonito9150]

My dad had a similar reaction 48 years ago. Since then, many others rejected the Gospel message, including a close friend’s Catholic wife last night. Jesus said, “if they hate me, they are going to hate you.” Ours is not fret over other people’s choices, but proclaim the truth and love them in spite of rejection.

[@All-In-cx5em]

Too bad she used that language. And too bad you didn't have more respect for your mother.

[@All-In-cx5em]

@@juanbonito9150 Catholics do not reject the Gospel message. Have you ever even been to a Catholic Mass? At every Mass we read from the old testament, psalms, new testament, and specifically from the Gospels. If you want me to believe you proclaim truth and love, you need to learn what the Catholic Church actually teaches and then stop spreading lies about what I, as a Catholic, believe. You need to be bringing the Gospel to UN-believers, to Muslims and atheists, rather than fighting your own brothers and sisters. But it's safer to attack Catholics, isn't it?😔

[@margaretgreen1957]

Psalm 51 can also be used as a sinners prayer!

[@TheCoaster78]

Thank you, Mike! My brother has become a catholic and I pray for him to see the truth of Jesus Christ as God's word reveals. I am trying to learn how to speak with him and ask God to open his heart to turn away from this false religion.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Perhaps you can answer the questions below for your brother. If you want to convince him the Catholic Church is wrong on the Eucharist AND all of Christianity wrong as well for over 1500 years, then answering these questions is necessary. I've asked Mike repeatedly to answer them but he avoids them, over and over avoids them. 1. Prove that your fallible interpretation of scripture is right, that Jesus - scripture - was speaking symbolically ONLY when saying : 52 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” 53 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 you; 54 he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. 56 He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. 2. Cite who in the first 1,500 years of Christianity interpreted scripture as you do, that the bread and wine are symbolic or figurative ONLY? 3. Explain how could Christendom have error'd so fast, so universally on this point? 4. Explain why one should follow the fallible gospel of Mike and not all of Christendom for those first 1,000 plus years? 5. Explain why one should not trust our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who said the Church is the Pillar of Truth, that the Church is the Bulwark of Truth, and that the Church is where the manifold wisdom of God is made known? 6. Explain how and why Jesus was undependable, and that he lied when he said that he would lead his church to ALL truth? 7. Admit that you are fallible 8. Admit that since you are fallible, you could be in error with your personal and fallible interpretation of scripture, and the Catholic Church right. 9. Explain how it is that you trust that your New Testament canon is right, when it was decided 100% by the 4th c Catholic Church, Catholic Bishops who would ALL disagree with your interpretation of scripture repeatedly?

[@padraicbrown6718]

Your prayer has been answered! Your brother has seen the Truth. If you really want to talk to your brother, the last thing you should do is what this Gendron guy is telling you to do. Always be charitable; listen to your brother with an open heart; and remember always that his conscience is captive to the Word of God and to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.

[@JoAnnFuir]

Your brother has joined the only church founded by Christ 2000 years ago. It is you who needs to convert. Read the early church Fathers. Study early history. I suggest you read the book, Rome Sweet Home, by Professor Scott Hahn. It will open your eyes to the truth about the Catholic Church.

[@saized7494]

One more of the very few who preach the true gospel....i also was raised a catholic...but at school, Saint Mary, they never taught me the whole gospel but only what was convenient for them...they made me memorize the catholic cathecism...they even changed the second commandment...now i am in Bible study and learning about Jesus my saviour and only mediator...i am sad for my mother who goes to mass every day and keeps babbling the rosary and putting her chances of going to heaven with mary...thanks Mike

[@biblealone9201]

Love your lies which proves you never read the catechism nor open a bible to the Commandments If you’re ever worried about loving the blessed Virgin Mary too much don’t be, you can never love her more than Jesus does.” - St Maximilian Kolbe Mary does not take away from the redemptive work of Christ nor does she add to it. If you want proof that Christ's redemptive work is perfect look to exhibit A- The blessed virgin Mary. yup Your mother loves the scripture you hate Mary as the first Person To say Yes to Gods plan for redemption Mary Was the First person to say thy will Be done Mary thru who the WORD was made Flesh The words of the first part of the Hail Mary are words addressed to her by the angel Gabriel and her relative Elizabeth. The second part is merely a request for the mother of God to pray for us. But most important of all: the whole point (the context) of the Hail Mary is not Mary but the incarnation of Jesus. Without the incarnation, we would have no Our Father. If Jesus had not taken flesh in her womb, we would necver have heard of her. So whenever we pray the Hail Mary, we are professing our faith in Jesus, the Word made flesh. As she said to Elizabeth, her soul magnifies the Lord; everything about her speaks of God. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Luke 1:29 "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you." (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee) Luke 1:38 "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus) 1 Corinthians 7:34 "An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, so that she may be holy in both body and spirit." (Holy Mary) Luke 2:6-7 "6 While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn son." (Mother of God) 2 Corinthians 1:11 "as you help us with prayer, so that thanks may be given by many on our behalf for the gift granted us through the prayers of many." (pray for us sinners now) Matthew 10:22 "but whoever endures to the end will be saved". (and at the hour of our death. Amen.) I don't think you would disagree with me on the Lord's Prayer, Glory Be, and the Apostle's Creed, but if you do, then tell me :0) In summary: the Rosary is 65% directly to Jesus and about him. It is 35% honouring and requesting prayers from Mary, his Mother. 88% of the Rosary is directly from the Bible, 12% is from the wisdom of early Christians. The Hail Mary Is all about Christ incarnation guess these morons are against Jesus ..Without the incarnation, we would have no Our Father. If Jesus had not taken flesh in her womb, we would necver have heard of her. So whenever we pray the Hail Mary, we are professing our faith in Jesus, the Word made flesh. As she said to Elizabeth, her soul magnifies the Lord; everything about her speaks of God😆😆

[@CatholicMommy]

I do admire how well my Protestant friends know the Bible. However, all devout Catholics know it as well and are actually the ones who chose and compiled the books in the Bible. I’m sorry that you’ve never had a priest tell you to read the Bible (that’s awful!) but I have. If you go to mass every Sunday, you will have heard the entire Bible (all 73 books) in 3 years. If you read the Catholic Catechism. and the entire Bible for yourself and attend mass, I believe you will understand and see that the Catholic Church has a reason for every single tradition and action. Many Protestants have only been taught lies about the Catholic Church. Most of what this man is preaching is not true. He might have good intentions and believe what he is teaching is true or maybe he was poorly catechized by a lukewarm Catholic who doesn’t really know Jesus. I pray to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit for ALL souls that we may all know God and make Him known. God Bless.

[@robertdelisle7309]

@@CatholicMommy I was baptized in the Catholic Church as an infant and confirmed. I have studied church history and studied Catholic teachings. This man has presented Catholic dogma correctly and fairly and contrasted it with the scriptures. I am no longer a Catholic because the church has nullified the Word of God by its traditions which are in conflict with it. It comes down to authority. Who should we trust and submit to; the traditions of men and ex cathedra or the perfect word of God?

[@CatholicMommy]

@@robertdelisle7309 I have many Protestant and Catholic friends who are both filled with the Holy Spirit and believe that Jesus died on the cross for them. There are so many Christian churches, how is one to choose? All of the Protestants do things even ever so slightly different from one another and so much bickering between them. The Catholic Church is the oldest organized Christian church that exists and it’s name is Greek and the word Catholic literally means “Universal “ and is the same mass every Sunday at every Catholic Church in the world. There has to be truth to seek within the Catholic Church but of course you will find corruption in all churches. The devil wants to divide us! The church cannot force you because every man has free will to see for themselves and decide. Unfortunately, there are poorly catechized Catholics who don’t understand their own faith/religion. You’ll find that at every denomination as well. I’m just glad that people are seeking and trying to know God! I decided to practice my faith in the Catholic Church and I believe their is a fullness of faith that is experienced in the Catholic Church if done correctly. I love my Bible preaching, Holy Spirit filled friends because they are planting seeds! We are the hands and feet of Jesus and we should be evangelizing to non-believers.

[@justthink8952]

The 2nd commandment is clubbed in the first one. You shall have no other gods included images of gods. The last commandment was split into two for this reason. The sin of coveting the property of one's neighbour and coveting neighbour's wife. Women are not the property of men. Woman are individuals created in the image of God. Coveting neighbour's wife is sin of lust which is different from coveting neighbour's goods. All points of the ten commandments are covered. Catholic Church prohibited having images considered as "gods". Images that are not considered as gods are ok. That is why statues, paintings, murals of Jesus, Mary and the saints are ok to depict stories. These things are not gods including the statues of Jesus. If we should not have any images whether it is considered as gods or not, then having photos and paintings of our loved ones too should be prohibited. In that case, Israelites too have committed sin fir having the Ark of the Covenant which had the images of cherubim in gold. Even Moses committed sin by making bronze serpent and hung it on a pole. Those bitten by the serpents looked at the bronze serpent and were healed. Solomon's Temple too had images to beautify it. I think you should ask this question : what type of images are prohibited and why.

[@ZippitNow]

I was raised as a Catholic and attended Catholic school through grade 8. All of my life I felt conviction of sin and that I was being drawn, but I questioned Catholicism constantly. It didn’t make sense to me that a religion that claims to believe in the love of God was so against any other faith that believed in God. I started to read the Bible and made an appointment with the priest at my church. But by bit, God opened my eyes to the false teachings and His truth. In time, my whole family repented and followed Jesus. My mother’s conversion wasn’t until she was dying from cancer and watching the 700 club. Her deliverance was the miracle we had been praying for. Though her life on earth ended, she lives eternally in the afterlife with her Savior! I am in awe of the work God has done in my life and my family. I eagerly look for His return.

[@jennylynnmckinney4894]

Wow!!! What testimony! Praise God!

[@redbird9000]

Praise the Lord. His sheep hear his voice!

[@padraicbrown6718]

Maybe think about the other way around? The Church was founded by God the Son. His way is counter-cultural. His way is not the way of the world. His way is not the way of Pat Robertson. Of course the Church stands against all other religions! We recognise that there is Truth in other religions, just as God can give his grace to people of any faith. This doesn't change the fact Christ founded only one Church, and that church is not the 700 Club or the SDA or any form of Evangelical church or any Lutheran church or any kind of Baptist church. The only religious institution that can successfully make the claim of being the Church that Christ founded is the Catholic Church --- The Church. The Church has stood solidly on the bedrock of Christ's teaching in the face of individuals and groups and alternative churches, all of whom claim that they believe in God, for two thousand years. The question is not "do you believe in God", but rather are you doing what God asked you to do? The entirety of scripture is all about God forming people who will obey him rather than rebel against him. This spirit of rebellion extends into the religious realm as well. If you want to know and live the gospel, if you want to follow God's lead then you need to be in his Church. Catholics stand for obedience to God and the kind of Church he founded and ordained. Protestants either reject this or have grown up in a situation where they never understood this. I'm glad that God has wrought miracles in your life! Go and reconcile yourself to the Church that Christ founded!

[@redbird9000]

@@padraicbrown6718 I’m sorry but you have been misled. You are responsible for studying God’s word. When you learn the truth, you will learn that Peter is not the Rock. Christ is the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11 • Adding doctrines is forbidden Deuteronomy 4:2 • There aren’t any officiating new covenant priests. We have a new ministry in the new covenant. Ephesians 4:11 • God does not show favoritism Romans 2:11 -- there is no evidence in the scriptures that she that the church was built in a human. ****Equality amongst the apostles**** “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.” (****Ephesians 2:20****) “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.” (****Revelation 21:14****). • Peter was no different than the others. • Mary nor the saints can hear prayers. There’s only one mediator in heaven between God & Man. 1 Timothy 2:5 ► For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, There is so much more wrong with that church. I can’t list it all but they are no longer a church that belongs to God. That’s why they are blessing same sex couples. • In order to receive salvation, we must all repent and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. We need no Eucharist, no veneration of Mary, no long list of good works, no baptism regeneration, no sacrament of reconciliation, no rosary, no pope, no papacy, no belief in Peter as the Rock 1 Corinthians 3:11, no man-made doctrine, no priests, no infallible magisterium, no Vatican, no communion of saints, no catechisms, no Marian dogmas, no transubstantiation, but only by faith through grace are we saved. ****Ephesians 2:8**** "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast".

[@padraicbrown6718]

​@@redbird9000-- We know that Christ is the Rock. And we also know that Peter is the rock upon which Jesus founded his Church. If you wish to follow Deut 4, then consider becoming Jewish and follow all the ancient commandments. We are not under the old law. There are obviously new covenant priests. Jesus is the High Priest and he ordained his Apostles to that office. The New Testament clearly speaks of bishops, priests and deacons officiating in the Church. The Church has continued this practice established by Jesus. Can you clarify what you mean by favouritism and "the church being built in a human"? The Apostles are indeed equal. They are "brothers". Peter was given a particular role among his brethren. Christ is king;l to Peter was given the role of Prime Minister, the keys; it fell to Peter to feed the sheep; it fell to Peter to strengthen his brethren. We agree: Jesus is the chief cornerstone. We agree: twelve foundation. And also one given the governorship, as seen above. Peter is one of the twelve and he is also set apart from the twelve. He is given a different role as compared with the twelve. You quoted Revelation. And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Jesus commands us to pray for each other, and so we do: we ask the saints on Earth to pray for us and we ask the saints in heaven to pray for us. The Church has done this since the very beginning. Yes, there is one God and one mediator. And he lets us participate in the divine life by interceding for one another and asking each other for intercession. If you think there is so much wrong with the Church, then you must concur that there is so much more wrong with the teachings of Jesus, that there is something wrong with the way he ordained the Christian life. On blessing same sex couples. OF COURSE the Church blesses same sex couples! They're SINNERS! Just like me! And just like you! Do you not wish to be blessed? Even in your sinful state? Maybe you don't, but I sure do! I want all the grace God can heap on me! Because I do sin, and I sure need all the help I can get!

[@iamaaronisaiah]

Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV [14] Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. [15] For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. [16] Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

[@chronicstamped]

I was born into a Catholic family, but after reading the Bible i noticed that Jesus never taught his disciples to pray to Mary, or to call priests Father, or Purgatory, or Indulgences, none of these are biblical and there are more... Its truly heart breaking to see so many people follow a religion of mans works 😢

[@simplyme7476]

Ignorance is bliss

[@srich7503]

I bet you were never taught the following either… History shows us that Jesus didn't leave us a bible, the apostles didn't tell us which books belong in the bible, the church fathers never agreed on the 27 books of the NT through the 4th century, not only did they not agree but their list of would-be NT canons were GROWING during this time. So, if it wasn't the Catholic/Orthodox church that compiled the 27 books of the NT in the 5th century with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and preserved it by laboriously hand copying them over and over throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press, the “rule of faith” for many, please tell us, show us, who did? And if this church no longer exists today, what good is the text which came forth from her if she couldn't sustain herself?

[@gregd8427]

Bible alone is not in the Bible.

[@beadoll8025]

​@@gregd8427 Jesus Alone is taught in the bible

[@padraicbrown6718]

Did you not notice that Paul calls himself father? Did you not read the story of the Maccabees? Did you not know that in Revelation, the saints in heaven do in fact offer up our prayers?

[@TeweldeberhanTzeggai-Amenay]

Cardinal John Henry Newman said: "To delve into History is to cease to be Protestant'. Good conversion to the wanderers!

[@runyourrace2finish910]

But do we follow Cardinals or scripture ?

[@AaronSoldierForChrist]

I also believe in Acts2:38 in Order to be saved 🙏🏻

[@MLiving4Jesus]

Acts 2:38 reads as follows: “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” This verse is important as it answers the question of the preceding verse, “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’” (Acts 2:37). The above interaction on repentance and baptism took place after Apostle Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost. This day marked the beginning of the Christian church, led by the Holy Spirit. Following Jesus’ instructions, the disciples waited in Jerusalem and received the gift of the Holy Spirit, which was manifested through speaking in other tongues. This drew the attention of passers-by who heard the disciples speaking different languages. Through the Holy Spirit, Peter then delivered a speech that resulted in the conversion of over 3,000 people (Acts 2:41). Repentance and baptism are central concepts in Christianity, but they have also become controversial, with differing opinions on their meaning. Before delving into the “why,” it is important to understand what it means to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. The Greek word for “repent” is metanoia, which conveys a change of mind about something. In the context of Peter’s sermon, repentance involved a change of mind about the person of Jesus. Peter had just confronted his hearers with the truth that “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36). The Jews of Jerusalem needed a big change of mind: they had thought Jesus was worthy of death; they needed to see Him as their Lord and Messiah. In most contexts today, repentance involves a change of mind about Jesus, sin, and salvation. Before coming to Christ, our perspective on everything was different. Sin was considered normal, Christ was merely a historical figure, and salvation was something to be earned by good deeds outweighing bad deeds. At the point of conviction, our mindset needs to change-we must repent. Sin is revealed for what it truly is: rebellion against the Creator. We also realize that we cannot meet God’s perfect standards and that Christ is our only hope. This total change of mind should inevitably result in a change of behavior (Matthew 3:8). The word for “baptism” is the Greek word baptismos, which refers to the act of being immersed, submerged, or fully wet. Scripture records two forms of baptism: water baptism and Spirit baptism (Luke 3:16). The context of Acts 2:38 points to water baptism, though, with the mention of “the gift of the Holy Spirit,” Spirit baptism is also at play. Arguments about the relation of water baptism to salvation can become intense. First, we need to establish that baptism is a command (Matthew 28:19-20). However, we should avoid making water baptism a prerequisite for salvation. In the very next chapter, Peter preaches another sermon (Acts 3:11-26). In it, he commands repentance (verse 19) but never mentions baptism. We are saved by grace through faith, not by faith plus baptism (Ephesians 2:8-9). Baptism is symbolic, representing outwardly the inner transformation of the Spirit. Peter commanded it in Acts 2:38 as a way to publicly identify with Jesus. But what did Peter mean by commanding people to be baptized “for” the forgiveness of sins? The Greek word translated “for” (eis) in Acts 2:38 can mean “because of” or “as the result of.” The word for in English can carry a similar meaning: a doctor’s advice to “take two aspirin for your headache” is an obvious command to take the pills because of the headache. Noted Greek scholars as A. T. Robertson and J. R. Mantey have maintained that the Greek preposition eis in Acts 2:38 should be translated “because of” or “in view of,” not “in order to” or “for the purpose of.” The same Greek word (eis) is translated “at” in Matthew 12:41: The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at (eis) the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. They repented “because of” the preaching of Jonah. In the same way, one should be baptized “because of” the forgiveness of sin. So, why do we need to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sin? Repentance is a necessary change of mind for salvation, and baptism is a symbolic act through which we identify with Jesus. Both actions demonstrate our faith in Christ and our willingness to obey Him.

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

Yes please pray for o got tricked and was rushed. Sins bad not thinking but ran back Major surgery after being saved and in church. It’s like HE SPIT ME OUT as if I was nothing. I Feel my mind was erased and HE JUST THREW ME OUT. I want me back. When I was not in sins HE didn’t help me. Didn’t give me chance to even sleep down and seek who was PULLING ME

[@Filip26789]

That’s not the gospel. Look at 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 that is the gospel. It doesn’t include water baptism. Salvation is by faith. Acts 16:30-31, 2 Timothy 3:15. That’s What the apostles taught. Once you get saved you’re eternally saved beacuse Jesus is the author of eternal salvation (Hebrews 5:9 KJV)

[@brianh2477]

Mike Gendron from his conversion testimony, “I never read the Bible since my priest told me not to because I wouldn’t understand it …it just sat on my coffee table and collected dust.” But for 35 plus years he claimed that he went to Catholic mass where they read scripture from the Old and New Testament at every service. Did he not understand it at Church? And if he did understand it, then why wouldn’t he pick up the Bible and start reading it? It’s just so weird how when you have a little common sense, you can see right through his dishonesty.

[@cbp.218]

YES! AMEN🙏🙏

[@m2c_]

Girl you just exposed him 🤭🤭

[@casey8726]

Common sense and catholics is an oxymoron

[@brianh2477]

@@casey8726 Thank you for your kind words. Jesus loves you too!

[@casey8726]

@@brianh2477 The truth hurts, sometimes

[@LetsgoB]

I was a Protestant for 30 years before I finally converted to the one holy and apostolic Church. Thank God I left the false doctrine of “faith only” and now have matured as a Christian. Not only am I saved but am preparing for the judgement seat of Christ.

[@RonKelmell]

"Living faith" that saves is not just 'intellectual ascent' about doctrine. Saving faith is proven by a changed life and the fruit of the Spirit.

[@FranciscoPereira-zo1qt]

Works cannot save don't be deceived as soon as you begin to start having faith in Christ alone He will show you His Power & will guide you to. Works are like filthy RAGS.

[@LetsgoB]

⁠@@RonKelmellThat “fruit of the spirit” is actually works of love. We can’t do anything meaningful until we are justified. Then God may give us an opportunity to feed the hungry. This work of love is also a gift of God, but the rubber has to meet the pavement. You actually have to do something to feed the homeless. (See Sheep and Goats Matthew 25) You are intellectually dishonest your faith includes more…it doesn’t hang out by itself.

[@emoore1439]

@@FranciscoPereira-zo1qtIt’s faith AND works

[@FranciscoPereira-zo1qt]

I have been saved by FAITH Alone & i am doing excellent the Lord guides as i am depending on Him for WORKS

[@carlamanshack1438]

Please come to South Louisiana. 90% of the people are Catholic here. Please Pray that God can make me as bold and educated in this as you are.

[@jackdaw6359]

I'm so happy for Louisiana. A truly blessed state

[@johnvitelli3862]

So it sounds like 10% are headed to the lake of fire . Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus

[@rebeccasnyder6719]

Matthew 28:16-20. This Scripture speaks of baptism. It sounds as though you just spoke a different version of a sinners prayer. The Gospel includes Hear the Word, Believe the Word, Repent and be baptized. And be baptized.

[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

The only baptism that matters in the age of grace is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The only scriptures written TO the Church in the age of grace are the letters of the Apostle Paul. Everything else is written TO the Jews under the law (written for our learning but not written TO the Church for doctrine). We are admonished to rightly divide the Word!

[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

The only baptism that matters in the age of grace is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The only scriptures written TO the Church in the age of grace are the letters of the Apostle Paul. Everything else is written TO the Jews under the law (written for our learning but not written TO the Church for doctrine). We are admonished to rightly divide the Word!

[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

The only baptism that matters in the age of grace is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The only scriptures written TO the Church in the age of grace are the letters of the Apostle Paul. Everything else is written TO the Jews under the law (written for our learning but not written TO the Church for doctrine). We are admonished to rightly divide the Word!

[@snappyjo4642]

Jesus told the Apostles that they can forgive sin, and believe it or not that was after Christ rose from the dead and paid for our sins. So your finished is not the finished of scripture. You’re obviously not very wise but God forgives even the most confused of us.