Are Catholics Considered Christians and What Are The Differences in Beliefs?

[@thebeatagp]

One that I failed to mention in this video is baptizing babies. We do not believe in baptizing babies for salvation. We believe you can dedicate your baby to the Lord but that does not guarantee true or salvation. Baptism must happen subsequent to salvation.

[@user-dd3tt1ov4i]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr Dear,your salvation is starting at the moment you are dead,becouse the battle for haeven is not over till the end of man's life. So,as Bible says :"Don't concider anybody happy until he's dead,becouse you don't know his end."

[@one-il5fu]

Very true! Great video man. Keep it up!

[@user-dd3tt1ov4i]

Mister Sparks Mattheew 16,27 Mattheew 19,16-21

[@user-dd3tt1ov4i]

Mister Sparks The truth is that rich young man wasn't sinner,but perfect in obeying the law.But he was reach and not ready to follow Jesus in poorness.Even though Jesus say he is able to save reach people. But if you want more about deeds:Revelation 14,13 ; Revelation 20,12-13

[@user-dd3tt1ov4i]

Mister Sparks See what Jesus say:Mattheew 19,24 Mattheew 19,24-26 ;and further 19,27-30

[@elisoncapulla2683]

Jesus is the Way, the truth, and the life.

[@morningsky4605]

@POINT RUSTY ANCHOR Are you a christian?

[@wordofakingproductions2.0]

No man cometh to the father but by him

[@josetierra100]

Gospel of John chapter 20 verse 23. Then Jesus breathed on them and said receive the Holy Spirit whose sins you forgive will be forgiven them whose sins you retain will be retained. It seems like the Bible tells us it's a little more complicated than what you Bible Christians think. It never ceases to amaze me how little of the Bible Bible Christians are actually aware of.

[@josetierra100]

@@morningsky4605 that's a good question morning sky! According to his own Logic he is not. The founder of his own Doctrines Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. So if the founder of his Doctrine was not Christian how can he be?

[@josetierra100]

@@wordofakingproductions2.0 Gospel of John chapter 20 verse 23 then Jesus breathed on them and said receive the Holy Spirit whosoever sins you forgive will be forgiven whosoever sins you retain will be retained. The apostles were given the power to forgive sin. I'm sure that's something your pastor never taught you right. It never ceases to amaze me how little of the Bible you Bible Christians are actually aware of.

[@roselynnsnow551]

John 14:6 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me....

[@yanhelheartsmakeup]

Yes, Catholics believe this whole heartily. Not sure what the reason of this comment is.

[@mitchynitchy]

@@yanhelheartsmakeup i am an ex catholic (devoted Filipino Catholic), and truly i tell you, we pray to/in the name of the Pope, Priest, Mary, many many saints. So may feast of saints. Do rosary, visit images which is really common in the Philippines. Many devotees of Mary. More proud being a Catholic than a follwer of Christ. Surely that is not "Jesus is the ONLY WAY".

[@oliver8160]

@@mitchynitchy I assume you were a cradle catholic brought up in the faith as a child without truly understanding Catholicsm. Have you even once read the Catechism of the Catholic Church? No person who understands the catholic religion worships the Pope. Likewise the Early Church fathers already venerated Mary and the Saints. I'm talking the catholic (universal) Church, not just the Roman Catholic Church. The original Church. The Church of Peter and the Apostles. Protestants follow the teachings of Martin Luther who in my opinion, reject their teachings but can strangely cherry pick some of it, like a trinitarian God, which is not in the Bible. I too am a cradle catholic and was confused when i grew up. I applied my belief and knowledge of a child and was unable to defend Catholicsm from protestants. I didn't know it well enough. Then I took the time to learn more about it. And in understanding it better, i am today, very proud to be a Catholic.

[@mitchynitchy]

@@oliver8160 i went to catholic school,thats alomost half of my life. Done sacraments, been to church every Sunday. Easy to be religious. But no intimate personal relationship with God. I would mostly stumbe and trust my own understanding of how to please God. I was still a god of myself. Now, I am a born again Christian. My old self is gone, i am a new creation in Christ my Lord and Saviour. Jesus is the Lord of my life. Never been this way when I was a Catholic. Priests never told or remind me to read cathechism in the mass. Neither encourage to read the Holy Bible. Revelation 22:18‭-‬21 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. No need for any additional writing, i will stick with God's word. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” That is Jesus Christ.

[@oliver8160]

@@mitchynitchy Was the same for me. The priest didn't tell me either. Or maybe I just wasn't listening. Did the Sacrements as a kid, went to mass every Sunday and lived my life being distant to God too. Then, i guess, similar to how you were 'born again', i decided to learn more about being a Christian. Except, I looked inwards for a deeper understanding and renewed my Catholic faith. Anyway, since you are happier now, good for you. :) Though I don't think it was fair to accuse catholics of adoring saints when catholics actually do not.

[@reneeericksen1841]

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6

[@josetierra100]

James 5:16 confess your sins to one another. James 5 13 through 15 prayer of presbyters forgive sin. John 20:23 whose sins you forgive will be forgiven whose sins you retain will be retained. Leviticus 5:5 through 6. And the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin. Translation: the Catholic Church practices confession to a priest. Confession to a priest is in the Bible. Confession to a priest which is in the Bible is something Protestants are against. Who's Doctrine is actually in the Bible?

[@thomasnorton2679]

@@josetierra100 So regarding James 5:16, does this priest confess his sins back to you? If not then you aren't confessing your sins to one another. "To one another" is a two way affair.

[@josetierra100]

@@thomasnorton2679 priests confess their sins to other priests.

[@josetierra100]

@@thomasnorton2679 hahaha thought you had me there didn't you. JK

[@josetierra100]

@@thomasnorton2679 by the way when that verse was first written down it was included in a letter which was meant from one Church leader to another. Society in general could not read at the time they were illiterate. So this was meant to instruct a priest to confess to another priest. On top of that it was meant for the priest who read the letter actually a bishop. To listen to the confessions of the people who could not read the letter or their congregation.

[@drexlerjohn3822]

I was baptized and raised a Catholic. I thought Christianity was a religion, but after scripture reading and a lot of circumstances, I learned that it's a RELATIONSHIP with God. Ever since then, things have changed for me, and I'm proud to say I deeply know God in my life.

[@fadikhoory5350]

But there are Catholics who have a relationship with God, ever heard of the Religious Hippie?

[@drexlerjohn3822]

@Fadi Khoory Perhaps yes, but at the end of the day, their catholicism won't save them. Our spiritual walks are all different. You can choose to be a Catholic and use it to nurture the relationship with Christ, but to me, it just didn't resonate. I was also a former altar server, commentator , and reader for many masses. I also led the rosary on many occasions , but I didn't find or know God through those things. I felt they were just empty works to save myself .

[@YanwaidiEZwahu]

I don't know what you mean when you say you thought Christianity was a religion. What do you define as a religion? And when say Christianity is a relationship with God, do you mean that it doesn't include a relationship with fellow believers, other people, and society?

[@5000NATE]

A relationship with yourself to you can't forget about your own light which most likely Jesus came I am a god and I want to teach the rest of my flock that they are God's

[@joyabongwa6223]

You must have believed in Jesus and received him as Lord and Savior then

[@reneeramoleta6262]

Christianity is not complicated, Jesus & Jesus alone is the way!

[@klh768]

Be born again new creation in Christ and walk in the spirit bearing fruit. Your right its not complicated. Just read the Bible

[@plexx365]

@Darren Arthur That's YOUR opinion and YOURS alone. Period.

[@plexx365]

@Darren Arthur Hope He's not. You can keep claiming it but it doesn't make it true.

[@kanepane3461]

Nowhere in the bible does it state that Jesus was born on 25th December. These are pagan beliefs being grafted into Christianity. You are worshipping sun gods. Why is your Sabbath on SUNday rather than Saturday (the real biblical Sabbath)? In 321 A.D. Constantine (emperor of Rome) decreed: “On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed”. Commandment eight from the commandments tells you: ”Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 KJV This verse clearly tells you to remember which day it is, and to keep it holy. But Constantine changed which day it was and his church changed the wording on their version of the ten commandments to: “Remember to keep holy the LORD'S Day.”Removing remember the Sabbath day (i.e. which day it was). These resurrecting godmen (i.e. Osiris, Horus, Adonis ,Tammuz, Mithras etc.) are known by different names in different cultures but are fundamentally the same mythical being with some varying attributes. You are worshipping SUN gods and the main worship day of them is on SUNday.They commonly have sun discs behind or on top of their heads. The whole Catholic mass has its roots with the pagan religions. All the pagan rituals seemed to have been merged into Christianity. The Eucharist once transubstantiated into Jesus is then placed into a “Monstrance” that looks like a sunburst (i.e. representing the sun). The pagan religions mentioned are forms of sun worship, worshipping their sun gods.Jesus’ the Christians are worshipping is not the real historical Jesus but just a Roman way of worshipping their sun gods. Hymn singing and the use of musical instruments was used in many forms of pagan worship. The use of bell, candles, and holy water came from Mithraism.

[@kanepane3461]

Nowhere in the bible does it state that Jesus was born on 25th December. These are pagan beliefs being grafted into Christianity. You are worshipping sun gods. Why is your Sabbath on SUNday rather than Saturday (the real biblical Sabbath)? In 321 A.D. Constantine (emperor of Rome) decreed: “On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed”. Commandment eight from the commandments tells you: ”Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 KJV This verse clearly tells you to remember which day it is, and to keep it holy. But Constantine changed which day it was and his church changed the wording on their version of the ten commandments to: “Remember to keep holy the LORD'S Day.”Removing remember the Sabbath day (i.e. which day it was). These resurrecting godmen (i.e. Osiris, Horus, Adonis ,Tammuz, Mithras etc.) are known by different names in different cultures but are fundamentally the same mythical being with some varying attributes. You are worshipping SUN gods and the main worship day of them is on SUNday.They commonly have sun discs behind or on top of their heads. The whole Catholic mass has its roots with the pagan religions. All the pagan rituals seemed to have been merged into Christianity. The Eucharist once transubstantiated into Jesus is then placed into a “Monstrance” that looks like a sunburst (i.e. representing the sun). The pagan religions mentioned are forms of sun worship, worshipping their sun gods.Jesus’ the Christians are worshipping is not the real historical Jesus but just a Roman way of worshipping their sun gods. Hymn singing and the use of musical instruments was used in many forms of pagan worship. The use of bell, candles, and holy water came from Mithraism.

[@4everblessed]

My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. 🙏😔

[@VinLoS-14]

He already did it. We just accept Him and believe Him as Lord and Savior. God bless you. Don't condemn yourself, Jesus loves you so much♥️

[@immaokoye]

Jesus have mercy on us, mother Mary help us. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen🙏🏿

[@VinLoS-14]

@@immaokoye why Mary? why not tell to Jesus directly? isn't Jesus enough for you?

[@3n0ugh]

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

[@VinLoS-14]

@@3n0ugh God's doesn't need your memorized prayer. He wants your heart. Your heart for Him. Matthew 6:7 says, And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

[@DoubleEdged7]

Actually as a Christian when you know if someone's religious beliefs aren't Bible based it is your job to let them know through the scriptures. After that it's their choice .

[@lydiapetra1211]

I agree!

[@NkemUtomi]

It is from the bible we formed the 7 sacrament DoubleEdged and the 1st,2nd ,Responsairal Psalm and Gospel come from the bible all the things we do are from the bible

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@NkemUtomi please do show me the scripture verse that actually mentions the word sacraments!!!

[@lydiapetra1211]

@@NkemUtomi the teachings of the Roman catholic church is false heretic and pagan...it's opposite to the teachings of the New Testament... If you want to know God... only the Bible is the source!

[@NkemUtomi]

@@lydiapetra1211 The 7 sacraments are in the bible

[@bigfootapologetics]

This is a rare video - you get fairly close to what Catholics actually believe, with only a few minor mistakes. Thank you for doing everything you could to get it right! It's so nice to see a good faith effort for once. 1. We don't believe we are saved by works, but that works are a necessary part of salvation, since faith without works is dead, among other verses. 2. We have 7 more books than Protestants, not 14, books that were used by Jesus in His day. 3. We believe in three authorities: written tradition (the Bible), oral tradition (the teachings of the Church such as interpretation), and the Magisterium (the Church itself). 4. We absolutely do not put Mary on the same level as Jesus. She is less than the smallest mote of dust beneath God's feet. However, she is the Mother of God, and deserves our respect for her role in salvation history. All generations will call her blessed, after all. 5. You do not have to say Hail Marys in order to be forgiven. The penance assigned after confession is not fixed nor is it necessary. Jesus forgives us either way. However, doing penance is a part of repentance, and benefits us. 6. The Bible never once says the Eucharist is a "symbol" of Jesus's body. Jesus repeats that it is His body and blood six times without backing down. Keep putting out such great content. It's awesome to engage with faithful Protestants.

[@0NoOne1nParticular]

You say you appreciate his content and how close it is, then proceed to "correct" everything he said? LOL “Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, the children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; lead us home at last.” A) How is the above not a direct prayer/petition to Mary? That is not you, asking her, to pray for you. That is you praying to her. B) How is calling Mary your "hope", "sweetness", "life", & "holy" not worship? It's pretty clear that Catholics not only pray directly to Mary (and don't just ask her for intercession as they claim) but also worship her.

[@bigfootapologetics]

​@@0NoOne1nParticular A.) It's an eloquent, poetic way of asking for her to lead us to Christ, which is the very essence of intercessory prayer. Our home is in heaven with Jesus. The Hail, Holy Queen prayer is traditionally a part of the rosary, in which we ask Mary to pray for us now and at the hour of our death that we may make our way to the fruit of her womb, Jesus. B.) If you called one of your kids your hope, sweetness, and your life, would that be worshiping him or her? Of course not. It's a way to express the magnitude of your appreciation and love. So referring to the mother of Jesus that way is not worship, unless of course you believe she is divine. And we don't believe she is divine. Otherwise, we'd tell you! We'd call her our goddess. We'd call her our savior. We wouldn't deny our worship of her, because that's not what someone who worships a deity does. You can find plenty of official Catholic doctrine informing us that Mary is not to be worshiped, and that worshiping anyone other than God is a mortal sin, but you won't find a single document in our 2,000-year history saying that we should worship Mary. Except of course, writings from groups like the Collyridians, who were excommunicated for that very reason. And yes, we call Mary holy for the same reason we call the Bible holy: because in Koine Greek, the word is either attributed to something that inspires religious awe or something that has God's seal upon it, and surely, the woman that bore Jesus Christ incarnate was marked by God!

[@0NoOne1nParticular]

@@bigfootapologetics Ah so I assume she hears all these billions of daily, hourly, prayers? From the afterlife? She is omniscient and omnipresent? Wow! The Mother of God indeed! Okay so you do pray to and offer her words of worship and think she was without sin and immaculately born. Everything associated with worship, BUT just, "𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵" worship her... Gotcha! Thanks for informing me about the Roman Empires Catholic religion, thats pretty much how I figured it.

[@bigfootapologetics]

​@@0NoOne1nParticular Hey, if you want to just ignore everything I said, be sarcastic, and put words in my mouth in favor of the conclusion you already had before replying to me in the first place, you could've just saved us both time and not bothered to comment in the first place. I understand that it's confusing to understand the distinction between affectionate words and worship, given that the Protestant worldview did away with the classical understanding of what worship meant to Christians for all of history in the 16th century. Fulton Sheen once said: “There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.” Sadly, in your case, you don't have the excuse of ignorance here; as I've told you and every Catholic and Orthodox has maintained for 2,000 years, none of us see Mary as divine or an object of our worship. So while you're welcome to accuse us of something we don't do (to the point where we have excommunicated the people who do it) and explicitly tell you we don't do, just remember that false witness is a serious sin. All I can do here is wish you the best and hope God leads you to being more open-minded and charitable in the future.

[@Antonio.R.O.C.]

Is the Catholic Church Jesus’ original church? The quotes provided below are historical facts in reference to our early church which existed prior to Romes adoption of Christianity in 313 A.D. and it’s a glimpse of what’s found within its pages. Church: * "Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. 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.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrneans 8 (c. A.D. 110)] Bishop, Priest & Deacon: * “Since, then, I have had the privilege of seeing you, through Damas your most worthy bishop, and through your worthy presbyters Bassus and Apollonius, and through my fellow-servant the deacon Sotio, whose friendship may I ever enjoy, because he is subject to the bishop as to the grace of God, and to the presbytery as to the law of Jesus Christ [St. Ignatius of Antioch- Letter to the Magnesians 2 (c. A.D. 110)]. Eucharist: * “Take note of those who hold heterodox opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ, which have come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God... They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Savior Jesus Christ, Ash that suffered for our sins and that the Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrnaeans 6-7 (c. A.D. 110)]. Scripture: * “[W]hoever perverts the sayings of the Lord for his own desires, and says that there is neither resurrection nor judgment, is the firstborn of Satan. Let us leave the foolishness and the false teaching of the crowd and turn back to the word that was delivered to us in the beginning.” [St. Polycrap of Smyrna - Letter to the Philippians 7 (c. A.D. 135)]. Sunday: * “But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Savior on the same day rose from the dead.” [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 67 (c. A.D. 151)]. Actions/Works: * “We have learned from the prophets, and we believe it is true, that punishments, and chastisements, and good rewards, are rendered according to the merit of each man's actions. If it is not so, then all things happen by fate, and nothing is in our own power. If it is fated that this man be good, and this other evil, the former is not meritorious nor the latter blameworthy [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 43 (c. A.D. 151)]. Apostolic Succession: * “It is within the power of all, in every church, who may wish to see the truth, to contemplate clearly the Tradition of the apostles manifested throughout the whole world; and we are in a position to reckon up those who were instituted bishops in the churches by the apostles, and [to demonstrate] the succession of these men to our own times; those who neither taught nor knew anything these [heretics] rave about.” [St. Irenaeus of Lyons - Against Heresies 3:3:1 (c. A.D. 189)] Baptism: * “The children shall be baptized first. All the children who can answer for themselves, let them answer. If there are any children who cannot answer for themselves, let their parents answer for them, or someone else from their family.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21 (c. A.D. 215)]. Confession: * “After this, one of the bishops present, at the request of all, laying his hand on him who is ordained bishop, shall pray this way: O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. pour forth the power that is from you, of "the princely Spirit' that you delivered to your beloved Child, Jesus Christ, and that he bestowed on your holy apostles, who established the Church that hallows you everywhere, for the endless glory and praise of your name. Father, "who knows the hearts [of all]” grant this servant, who you have chosen for the episcopate, to feed your holy flock and serve as your high priest blamelessly night and day, and unceasingly turn away wrath from your face and offer to you the gifts of the holy Church. And that by the high priestly Spirit he may have authority "to forgive sins" according to your command.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 2-3 (c. A.D. 215)]. Confirmation: * “The bishop will then lay his hand upon them, invoking, "Lord God, you who have made these worthy of the removal of sins through the bath of regeneration, make them worthy to be filled with your Holy Spirit, grant to them your grace, that they might serve you according to your will, for to you is the glory, Father and Son with the Holy Spirit, in the holy Church, now and throughout the ages of the ages. Amen." After this he pours the oil into his hand, and laying his hand on each of their heads, says, "I anoint you with holy oil in God the Father Almighty, and Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit." Then, after sealing each of them on the forehead, he shall give them the kiss of peace and say, "The Lord be with you." And the one who has been baptized shall say, "And with your spirit." So shall he do to each one [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21-22 (c. A.D. 215). Peter’s Authority: * “The Lord says to Peter: "I say to you,' he says, “that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it. And to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven. [Mt 16:18-19]. On him he builds the Church, and commands him to feed the sheep [Jn 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed the others were also what Peter was [apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, by which it is made clear that there is one Church and one chair.... If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he think that he holds the faith? If he deserts the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he be confident that he is in the Church?.” [St. Cyprian of Carthage - Unity of the Catholic Church 4; first edition (Treatise 1:4) (A.D. 251)]. These few topics (but a glimpse) were not only discussed but settled BEFORE Rome adopted Christianity (The Catholic Church) and eventually became The Roman Catholic Church as it also adopted its name after 313 A.D. Is the Catholic Church Jesus’ original church? Yes! Does this excuse all its mistakes and sins from the record? Of course not! As Christians, we are called to hold the church accountable, not leave it and let evil flourish within it. This refusal of accountability within every Christian has led to over 40,000 diferente Christian churches and the ignorance which has flourished from it. “This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.” Ephesians‬ ‭4:13-15‬ We are called by God to unite! What better church to do it under than the one he started.

[@motorbikeray]

I, as a practicing Catholic, found much misinformation about Catholics presented in this "Are Catholics Considered Christians and What are the Differences in Beliefs?" video by Allen Parr. (1:58) #1. Our View on How a Person Gets to Heaven (Protestants say "Faith alone". Catholics practice "Faith and Works"). Allen Parr incorrectly states that those "works" are the Catholic seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and the Annointing of the Sick) that Catholics must do in addition to having Faith in order to get to Heaven. Catholics believe that in addition to having Faith you must put that Faith into action, hence the "works". It's the difference between telling a hungry person that you have Faith that they will find food to eat (Protestant) verses telling a hungry person that you have Faith that they will find food to eat and then giving them food to eat (Catholic). (2:53) #2. Our Views on the Authority of the Bible (Protestants say their 66-book Bible is the final authority on Faith and Practice. Catholics use both the Bible and the Catholic tradition teachings). Allen Parr is correct that when Catholics have disagreements on how to interpret the Bible it is the Pope who has the final and authoritative word. Without the Pope acting as a referee of sorts with the final say then Catholics would have multiple Catholic sub-groups each with their own interpretation of the Bible, which is what Protestantism is. Also, Allen Par incorrectly states that the Catholic Bible has 14 "extra" books over the Protestant Bible. It was the Catholic church that compiled the Bible and when Martin Luther protested away from the Catholic church he removed books from the Bible (and he wanted to remove more books, such as Revelation). (4:16) #3. Our View on How a Person Should Approach God (Protestants say they don't have to go through anyone to get through God. Catholics must confess sins to a priest who then passes it to God and then Catholics must pray to Mary to elevate her to the same level as Jesus, which is wrong because Mary was a sinful woman who happened to be chosen to be the mother of Jesus). Allen Par's understanding of Catholicism is wrong here. When Catholics confess sins to a Catholic priest the priest is representing the Catholic church and the confession goes directly to God. The priest's role during confessions is to hear the confession, offer counseling, and then to absolve the confessed sins as a representative of the Catholic church. Allen Par incorrectly states that Catholics pray to Mary to elevate her to the same level as Jesus. Catholics ask Mary to "pray for us sinners now" the way you ask a friend to pray for you. Also, unlike what Allen Par states that Mary was a sinful woman, Catholics believe that Mary was born free from original sin through the Immaculate Conception. (6:15) #4. Our View on Life After Death - Purgatory (Protestants don't believe in Purgatory. Catholics believe in Purgatory). Allen Par is correct that Catholics believe that some people must first go through Purgatory to be purged of sins before going to heaven or to the presence of God. Purgatory only applies to people who die in God's grace and friendship but are still imperfectly purified (for example, the person was a practicing Catholic who died before going to confession). Purgatory does not apply to evil people who are destined for Hell. (6:36) #5. Prayers for the Dead (Catholics pray for the dead in hopes that the prayers will help boost a dead person to be with God who otherwise wouldn't be able to). Allen Par, praying for the dead is something both Catholics and non-Catholics do. (6:55) #6. Prayers to the Dead (Catholics don't pray only to Jesus, they also pray to Mary and the Saints). Allen Par is correct. When Catholics pray to Mary and to the Saints, it is not to worship Mary and the Saints or to elevate them on the same level as Jesus, it's to ask Mary and the Saints to pray for them the same way you ask a friend or a Protestant pastor to pray for you or to say a prayer for a family member. (7:06) #7. Transubstantiation (When Catholics take communion by eating the bread and drinking they wine, they believe the bread and wine transforms into Jesus' actual body and blood). Allen Par states that for Protestants the eating of bread and drinking of wine during communion is consuming Jesus' body and blood symbolically, while Catholics believe they are consuming Jesus' actual body and blood. Allen Par is correct about what Catholics believe about Transubstantiation. He then displays the following scripture quote taken from John 6:56 (New Living Translation Bible) "Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him." The quoted scripture line doesn't say "Anyone who SYMBOLICALLY eats my flesh and drinks my blood..." (7:44) Allen Par restates the original question "Are Catholics Christians?" and then says that it's not his job, or anyone else's job, to say who is a Christian or not. Because of this I'll answer the the question as follows: All Catholics are Christians. Not all Christians are Catholics.

[@defendingtheway3008]

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[@defendingtheway3008]

Neither catholic nor christian follows Yashuah (Jesus) . . The head of both churches is Paul the church father and antichrist. . You can see my vids on the topic.

[@defendingtheway3008]

@Mikael Yashuah Donoso all of churchianity is a false teaching . . Based on the lying tongue of Paul the Pharasee and antichrist. . Can watch my videos on the topic

[@davidbhaskara6880]

Yes. soo many missinformation about those. I think you should ask @matt fradd Directly... That will be a good content

[@roberthsolano9110]

This I'm actually impressed at how arrogantly misinformed this man is but even more impressed with your patience. God bless.

[@bridgetdrummond1721]

I am Catholic and a follower of Christ. I have always called myself a Christian. I also believe my prayers can go directly to God.

[@Sidney051]

Bridget Drummond Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the father except through me. The church is not the way. Jesus is the way. The Apostle Paul even stated that wolves will come into the church and pervert the truth. That’s exactly what took place with the beginning of Catholic doctrines. Let me ask you this. If you know the truth above everyone else do you still practice sin? Do you still lie, and steal, and slander, and take Gods name in vain, lust or look at porn, or get drunk, do you ever hate or dishonor your parents, do you do drugs? Do you commit sexual immorality of any kind? If you still practice sin habitually then can you say you walk with God and know God truly. It says in 1 John that if a man claims to know God but does not obey his commandments then he is a liar and the truth is not in him, meaning Jesus. Because Jesus is the truth. Think about that and then get back to me. Jesus said you will know them by their fruit. It’s real easy to practice religion but never actually get born again. This is why Jesus said it is not those that have said Lord Lord that will enter the kingdom of heaven but only those that do the will of my father. Jesus said he will say to those depart from me you who practice iniquity for I never knew you. Think about that and get back to me. There are a lot of professing Christians that don’t know God at all just like the Jews that crucified Jesus did not know God at all even though they were children of Abraham by heritage.

[@robertreinhart7557]

@@Sidney051 I'm a Catholic as well. I myself struggle with some of our teachings too but was the start of the "wolf's" changing the the word of God when they took out the other 7 books of the Bible to fit their beliefs?.... The one thing he said wrong is the amount of books in the Catholic Bible. It's not 14 more than the 66 books he stated in the video. It's 73 books. Even the KJB started out with the 73 books till Martin Luther took them out in the 1600's. There's a lot of man made teachings in the Catholic faith that I struggle with and till this day I'm still learning about. I feel we just don't learn enough of our faith if we just go to church on Sundays. And yes you could potentially not be right with God. I'm studying as much as I can right now and until something very black and white makes me feel like this is the wrong religion....then I'll change.

[@Sidney051]

Robert Reinhart Jesus said the blind follow the blind. The Bible says we have an anointing from the Holy One and we do not need anyone to teach us. That is because when a man gets born again Jesus comes to live inside of a persons heart. When you have Jesus you don’t need anyone to teach you. I don’t need anyone to teach me at all. Jesus said my sheep hear my voice and they will not follow another. The reason why you struggle and don’t know is because you have never acknowledged your sin before God. You are trying to find God and God is actually trying to find you. It’s not about being good or following a set of rules. It’s about turning away from your sin and following Jesus. Not following rules. Following Jesus. You have to acknowledge your sin first though. If you are honest you will admit that you practice certain sins. The Bible says that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God. The Bible says if someone is practicing sin then the truth of God is not in them. The Bible says that person is a liar. When the Holy Spirit lives in someone they cannot continue in sin. The Bible says it is impossible for the man that is born again to continue in sin. You know as well as I do that you are practicing certain sins. You just have to be honest about those sins and repent of them. I am not talking about confessing them to a priest or saying things like everybody sins. No everybody doesn’t sin. If a man be born again he cannot continue in sin. It doesn’t mean that man will never sin again. It means if the Holy Spirit lives in you then the Holy Spirit is leading your life and the decisions you make. You don’t need to learn anymore. Jesus said they are forever seeking but never perceiving and forever hearing but never understanding. You have to ask Jesus to be the Lord of your life and repent of your sins and then commit to follow him with all your heart. You have to admit you are a sinner though first. I don’t mean say yes I am a sinner because everyone sins. I am talking about examining your own life and the sins you have committed and acknowledging those sins before God right where you are. God can hear you right where you are. You don’t have to go to church to find God. God is everywhere and he hears the cry of your heart right where you are. If you try to hang on to self righteousness and try to keep searching for the right rules and teachings to follow then you will never find truth. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is the way and Jesus is the life. You don’t need a religion. You need to find Jesus.

[@robertreinhart7557]

@@Sidney051 Well.... So many things you touched on here. I'm a Born again Christian. February 26th 1999. But..... I'm back with the Catholic faith. Does that mean I lost my salvation? That would make God a lier and he doesn't lie. So I know God is in my heart. Always was. Born a Catholic and raised in a Catholic School is where my roots are. The fact you are here as well questions me.... Why, if you're so confident in your own believe? You see I like to study a lot of religions. I'm big into the young earth creation and watch tons of debates. It's part of my journey with Christ. Very fascinating! I believe you have to have that relationship with God and repent for your sins and I do as well. Not easy to make an appointment with the priest especially at this time with the virus. I pray for my fruitful life, family, job, the sick, etc. God knows me. I guess I'm a Born again Catholic.😎

[@Sidney051]

Robert Reinhart Let me ask you this. You said you got born again on February 26, 1999. Do you mind sharing with me how that happened? What happened on that day that makes you say you got born again?

[@abelflores3752]

The meaning of Christian is to be Christ like

[@kaizze8777]

The Gospel = Jesus died for OUR INIQUITIES, Jesus was BURIED (proof he died), Jesus was RESURRECTED BY GOD (defeated sin, evil and the devil) - a Christian is someone who BELIEVES that Christ did all those things, and did it for THEM. THEN and only then, through your walk with Christ and sanctification your life will reflect more Jesus like attributes and thus being Christ like. brother please read all 4 of the Gospels again, the above statement is concerning as if you "just" be Christ like without being SAVED, non of your being Christ likeness will help you if you did not put your trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation. Do not put the horse before the cart!

[@sebastian8233]

To me it means being a disciple of Jesus Christ

[@glennbarrett7234]

The meaning of what is a Christian ? A follower of Jesus Christ.

[@glennbarrett7234]

@Dominus Vobiscum The n/t was spoken by Jesus thru the apostles. 2nd tim 3:16-17 all scripture is by inspiration of God.

[@glennbarrett7234]

@Dominus Vobiscum A follower of Jesus Christ entails being a born again believer,and living for Him in our daily lives.

[@franka3115]

Time-stamp 4:04 - What are the 14 extra books? I count 7 ? 1) Tobit 2) Judith 3) Maccabees 1 4) Maccabees 2 5) Wisdom of Solomon 6) Sirach 7) Baruch

[@InitialPC]

he probably confused the number of books from the septuagint with the books from the apocrypha the catholics left out a bunch of books from the septuagint when they compiled the deuterocanon, the ones that didnt address protestant claims

[@skymetz4982]

Perhaps he should get his facts straight before making such claims. Also the catholic bible was the first bible canonized.

[@annemariemoore2102]

The Septuagint was used extensively in the Near East by rabbis, and in the first century the apostles quoted prophecies from it in the books that became the New Testament. It was accepted as authoritative by the Jews of Alexandria and then by all Jews in Greek-speaking countries. Luther eliminated books because they held beliefs he didn't believe in.

[@winnerijeoma8432]

I was once a catholic but am now a born again Christian believing only on the finished work of christ on the cross for my salvation

[@jamespetno2414]

Winner Ijeoma amen to that!! :)

[@mitchynitchy]

Praise Jesus! Amen! You were blind now you see.

[@sandina2cents779]

That's great! You could help more people see the truth. What made you leave the RCC?

[@anthonyl2886]

@@sandina2cents779 Weak Catholics become Protestant, strong Protestants become Catholic!

[@sandina2cents779]

@@anthonyl2886 no, strong Catholics actually read their Bible and realize that the Catholic church is lying to them about half of their religion. Protestants that become Catholics don't understand the Protestant religion to begin with.

[@radog1028]

As a Catholic myself I see all people as Christians if they believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and died for our sins and Jesus is the only way to heaven. I hoped to see all of you heaven someday and pray we don’t have to go through any tribulation. God love you 🙏🙏🙏

[@bobbq8380]

Just asking. Not saying you're no good or don't believe in God. But if you believe Jesus is the only way to heaven, why are you in a church that is very insistent, persistent, in supposed prayers for various saints, especially Mary, to in turn pray to God?? I prefer to go directly to the source like our only Christ taught. I don't believe in Catholicism anymore whatsoever. Yet, I really can't stand this crap, this BS of super divided Christianity.. Such as when various believers of very different Jesus Christ believing churches, keep saying so and so ain't Christian. When instead of teaching love like we ought to, so called Christians are teaching hate. Bashing each other's beliefs and judging each other's character with no mercy.. Instead of teaching love one another and do good to those that do you wrong. Love your enemy. What better are you when you love only those that love you? And if you salute your kin only, what do you more than others? THAT'S what Jesus taught. Hence, as much as I strongly dislike my old Roman catholic faith, I can't in good conscience say all Catholics are not Christian. I think many have not been Christian or acted like a Christian should. I know others have indeed behaved like a Christian ought to. I'm beyond positive Jesus and God forbids such a notion that a particular faith is not Christian because of how different their faith is compared to others. I ain't God and sure don't know enough about every single person of a faith to say NO they all aren't Christian at all. ONLY GOD decides and only He can judge. Fear no man but God. So don't be afraid of what very flawed man, meaning all of us, say about you being Christian or not.

[@SerendipitousProvidence]

@@bobbq8380 Veneration and intercession, not worship.

[@uncasunga1800]

@@changitam.6522 false cult

[@bradcairns6064]

@@changitam.6522 “Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, the children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; lead us home at last.” A) How is the above not a direct prayer/petition to Mary? B) How is calling Mary your "hope", "sweetness" "life" "holy" not worship? It's pretty clear that Catholics not only pray directly to Mary(and don't just ask her for intercession as they claim) but also worship her.

[@PVCGunita]

@Tony McGurk "kay do we need Mary to get to Jesus ? No you can go straight to Jesus" That's the same analogy as asking your friends and family to pray for you, when you can just go straight to Him. And no, we don't necessarily need Mary to get to Jesus, but she can immensely help us to get closer to Him. Of course if you're really against about it, aren't open and not fully understand why Catholics (and Orthodox, as well as others) ask for their intercession, then you would definitely accuse us of misconceptions. At that point, it's better if we stay silent until you actually and genuinely ask a practicing Catholic why we do such things. Other than that, God Bless. I hope my words didn't sound mean to you, but sometimes people need to say what they have to say, especially for correcting others.

[@peterd9373]

As a Catholic, I can say that there are a number of incorrect assumptions in here. For example, while we do have the hail Mary, or prayers referencing other saints, to day that Catholics believe that Mary or any other saint is at the same level as Jesus is incorrect. These are prayers for there intercession on our behalf. " Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death" is very different from "forgive us our sins". Saints are examples of what it means to live an exemplary life and now live eternally with Jesus, so we all for their guidance, but Jesus alone is our savior and salvation. There are a number of things that the initial statement was fact, but then the follow up assumption was not quite right. It's an interesting conversation that it would be nice to see a priest on this channel having a dialogue on the differences and similarities, and they can ask each other questions, etc

[@frankchico69]

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[@murangirajack1354]

I agree

[@vivianosegbo9740]

Well said🙏👍❤️

[@unkindnoob6680]

@Kira Lou exactly Plus,when those who are chosen and go to heaven they will forget their lives on earth and will have no knowledge about what is going on down here.So Mary and other saints can’t pray for you because they don’t remember earth or their lives on earth.

[@Federico84]

exactly

[@mkdragonelite8877]

I'm a Roman Catholic but I consider myself as a Catholic-Christian

[@chucksmith4624]

The Catholics are the first Christians.

[@Yahshuaismyeverything]

Smh

[@shine2678]

yesss, we all doess, we are christians, these pastors mislead people

[@n8mail76]

these pastors have been raised in protestantism. they believe the essentials of the Christian faith. Catholics can recognize when the church is in error due to wolves entering. But the evangelicals have a problem doing that. they deny traditions while following traditions. they deny works, while performing works. it's all a big family fight over non essentials that we call essentials.

[@samuelhonable2136]

John 14:6 Jesus said I'm the way, the truth, and the life no man comes to the father except by me. There is no other name under heaven, that you could be saved by excepted through Jesus Christ. All other ways leads to destruction, asks Jesus Christ to come into your heart to forgive your sins he will be faithful and just to forgive. God bless you all.

[@alvindangelo5226]

samuel honable how can you even say that it beats the whole reason why Jesus came to teach us how to be humble how to work and how to make work holy

[@Yamahall]

Faith alone Saves, But the Faith that Saves is Not alone!!

[@user-ew8tf3qp3o]

Yamahall personal salvation, there is another divergence between the way of seeing the things of many evangelical groups and the doctrine. Catholic For them it’s enough to just have faith in Christ; for us, faith in Christ is not enough to be saved. A life is needed in conformity with the teaching of Christ (Lk 6,46). (Mt 7, 21). Actually, believing Christ means accepting his message and living it, without adding or removing anything. It is not enough to say: «I believe in Christ», to be saved. It is necessary to know your will and accept it as it is. How is it possible that many think to save themselves, without accepting this command of Jesus? In effect, updating the Lord's Supper is an order. (Lc 22,19). same as regards the forgiveness of sins. Is it possible for one to forgive sins? "they repeat. Well, ask Jesus. He who created heaven and earth has the power to commission men to forgive sins in his name? This means to truly believe in Christ: accept ALL his message and try to live it. Otherwise it is an empty faith, which does not lead to salvation. Say: "I believe in Christ and already" is a mistake, a vain illusion, which does not lead to salvation. We must accept and obey Christ, to be saved. You do not have to choose one or the other teaching, according to your own taste, but you have to accept everything Jesus says. This is to believe in Christ.

[@georgepenton808]

Since Jesus IS the way, the truth, and the life, isn't that all the more reason we should be members of HIS Church, and not some man-made Protestant denomination? "Without the way there is no going. Without the truth there is no knowing. Without the life there is no living." --St. Thomas a Kempis

[@PH_INFO_101]

allow me to share something that a good friend and evangelist said many times. "everyone will need to climb over Jesus Christ to get into hell"

[@rcillescas1693]

On a Catholic Christian Note: I find this post misrepresentative of us. I felt that its just very judgemental. I am sorry. Please if you want to explain Catholic faith from your own view, you might as well research what we actually believe. Use Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1) We believe that Faith is consisted of 3 Pillars (Word of God, Sacred Tradition, Church Magisterium (Authority)). When we say FAITH, what we mean is 3 Things: Believing, Trusting, Doing. 2) We also believe that we can go to God directly, but he intended that through the Apostles (and their successors) we may be healed in our wounds with the Church. You see, we see sins as not contained within the person, it affects everyone especially the Church. 3) Mary IS NEVER elevated to the same level as God. If you just take time an listen to what the words say, it came from the mouth of Angel Gabriel and St. Elizabeth through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:28, Luke 1:42, and Jame 5:16. 4) Purgatory IS NOT forgiveness of sins. It is the remission of the punishment of sins already forgiven. What we mean by punishments are the wounds that we earn by them that makes us imperfect. We believe that we are cleansed and made perfect through the sacrifice and blood of Christ on the cross; we call this state of cleansing “Purgatory”. We could recall 1 Corinthians 3:15 that people could be saved but though they went through fire. 5) The Catholic Church together with the Orthodox Church compiled the Bible (the oldest complete of which are Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. I pray that you may be forgiven for your transgression on us. I personally forgiven you. May the Most Blessed Mary guide you towards her Son, Our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ. Much Love 💕 VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS

[@marloubaguio5333]

Amen

[@DeborahSian]

What you responded were the main the reasons he has to explain things he said in the video.

[@rcillescas1693]

What he explained in the video ISN’T REPRESENTATIVE of us. I’m giving our good sibling in Christ the benefit of the doubt, I believe it is “fine” to believe otherwise out of the dictate of our God-given conscience, but I don’t think it is fair to be misrepresented in such scope and gravity. Call a Spade a Spade and we don’t call it Rake. I’m all for discourse and dialogue, but misrepresentation does not do justice. Let us do our homework before we accidentally or willfully establish strawmans against Christian Catholic brethren where there isn’t supposed to be any. VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS

[@rcillescas1693]

There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.” -Archbishop Fulton Sheen In a sense, he didn’t really explained “anything” about us. He explained “what he think about us”, but not “what us is”. If it is a humble opinion but not a fact, it loses credibility in matters of fair representation. We might as well preach it for what it is then, an argument based on personal anecdotes. Let us not be blind-sighted by our prejudices and give some each some forbearance. I ask that you consider checking misconceptions about our Church. Here was a Protestant (Church of Christ), a Religious Study Major, explaining common misconceptions about us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWnTapxsbpt-Y9E

[@living4christ425]

Purgatory is not real

[@tyleremerson9824]

As a student of church history, theology and practicing Lutheran, I feel like there's some pretty inaccurate info in here, including the idea that there was one church until Martin Luther and John Calvin came along (there was an entire period called the Great Schism in the 11th Century - 500 years before the Protestant Reformation), and the idea that the 66 books of the Bible are the ONLY divinely inspired books (those texts - manyof which the authorship is presumed but unknown). The Council of Nicea was - quite literally - called by Emperor Constantine as an editorial board to elect by debate which books would be included in canon in order to coalesce HUNDREDS of competing ecumenical doctrines into a single religion common throughout the Roman Empire. The apocrypha are not considered holy texts, per se, but they are used to help interpret the canonical books. The best evidence that the Bible is subject to interpretation is the fact that even today we have any number of English translations - from the KJV to the NIV, and many others. Not to mention Vatican II's official break with any kind of "salvation by works" theology. The modern Roman Catholic Church has accepted salvation by grace, but still holds good works as the duty of every Catholic. As a mainstream Protestant, the thing I think is most important in whether we can say somebody shares our Christian beliefs is (i) belief in the trinitarian nature of God, (ii) following therefrom, belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ, (iii) belief in salvation through grace/faith. Aftsr thise three things, it's all cupcakes and we're really just arguing over whether chocolate or rainbow sprinkles are better. Which is - quite frankly - a silly argument to have. I feel as at home spiritually in a Catholoc service or a Baptist service as I do in my home church because - ultimately - those three things are the only things that are important in this debate. You're highlighting differences in religion, while the most important thing is a shared faith. Whether a person believes in transubstantiation or participates in the Eucharist at all is a matter of religion alone; which has its roots in Greek meaning an action. Those are just differences in EXPRESSIONS of faith; not in the faith itself.

[@racylaserjet]

Catholics do not call or consider the books apocryphal because they aren't. They are rightly called deutoricanical. Apoc in the Greek is hidden or unknown which the Deutoricanical books are not. Those books were in the Protestant KJV1611. Protestants should figure out when and why they were taken out. I'm not Catholic and can tell you that.

[@MrWood-qd6kr]

Are you sure? Given the dating of The Codex Vaticanus, we can see that the Bible was already completed and thus, closed canon. The Council of Nicaea happened after, in which the debate was over correct doctrine based on the Bible.

[@ufo645]

Thank you for your response, Tyler. The Questioning of the Christanity of Catholics (both east and west) seems strange - as they are the original Christians. As a Catholic, however, it would never cross my mind to ever question the Christianity of any trinitarian Protestant. I feel that both Catholics and (trinitarian) Protestants are unitied at least in our basic core beliefs.

[@racylaserjet]

@@ufo645 No, they were not the original Christians. If you want to know who the originals were and the firs time the word was even used read the book of Acts. Pretty sure all those men by their own admission are Jews! Paul for example says, I am an Israelite myself from the tribe of Benjamin. A Pharisee among Pharisee and more zealous for the law than all of you! They don't call themselves Christian or Catholic for that matter.

[@codystanfield6243]

Jesus reference the book of wisdom .

[@faiththebeliever]

I love your channel! I may not agree with every detail but I’m grateful that you take the time to touch on the details, you put in the effort to provide biblical backing and have been consistent in putting out these videos that are so great. Thank you so much. God bless you Mr. Parr!

[@veritasmuy2407]

@user-pv1sr8lo3z YOU: The so-called three Persons in the Trinity, *ME. Are you suggesting that the PHYSICAL Jesus was "GOD/Elohim" ?? No. Both Jesus and Apostle Peter tell you that the physical Jesus was a Man/Son of God that was INDWELLED by God* (at his water baptism, John 1:33-34), *and that it was GOD that indwelled Jesus that did the miracles -- Acts 10:38, John 14:10, Acts 2:22, John 10:36, Matthew 16:15-16* (Luke 1:35). Apostle Paul explains this in the original Greek of Phil 2:6-8.

[@villasenor5]

Dude what details does he give? He’s so wrong it’s not even funny

[@lilggs4813]

I literally didn’t know this was a debate? I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins and in the father and son and the Holy Spirit, how could possibly not be Christian?

[@helendesta8724]

I think he was just clarifying the differences even though we do have many similarities.

[@johne2815]

@@helendesta8724 The Church teaches salvation with faith alone though and works through the Holy Spirit are taught as crucial in the sanctification process. Also the Eucharist is Biblical from my understanding. 1 Cor 11:27.

[@helendesta8724]

@@johne2815 Yeah that's true and all but the video highlighted the differences between protestants and catholics, things like purgatory, saints, and even the works that you just mentioned.

[@lilggs4813]

Mara L exactly

[@lilggs4813]

Helen Desta mmm

[@jembenjamin]

You seem very sincere and I really enjoy your videos. But as a trained catechist in the Catholic Church, I need to ask, how much research did you do in the catechism of the Catholic Church before the making of this video? I am a former protestant earnestly seeking the best dialogue possible between both sides.

[@noahfletcher3019]

@Logan D. lol sure.

[@noahfletcher3019]

@Logan D. Lol. That's such a pointless thing to say lool don't embarrass yourself.

[@noahfletcher3019]

@Logan D. Nope. No you don't. You know its pointless and yes. I am a genius. :)

[@noahfletcher3019]

@Logan D. Nope. I don't need to provide anything from you Mr entitled :). Nope. I am a genius thanks.

[@noahfletcher3019]

@Logan D. Glad you got it out your system. Well done.

[@j.j.714]

I’m a catholic and I never heard of anyone thinking Mary is at the same level of Jesus? We think she’s important, yes (I mean, you gotta have something different from the other regular people to be picked by God to have his son, no? Cmon now, I doubt he picked her name out of a hat or something lol), but she does not interfere with the holy trinity in any way? Also, about believing in the traditions of the church and the pope, the traditions come from the Bible? The Vatican is the institutionalization of the religion, meaning they simply make it uniform. If you go a Catholic Church in one state, you’ll hear the same thing in another one from another state, unlike in Protestant churches. The interpretations of the Bible can change quite a lot among pastors. The thing about “praying for the dead” sounded weird, ngl. Saints are notable people who lead good lives and did good, to the point of doing miracles, which is something a lot of regular televangelists claim to do? When we “praise” them, it’s about wanting to be like them, being inspired by them (like Mary). They’re not idols. Some people can take it to extremes, but that’s incorrect. And the wine and bread thing... Idk about that one, but I’ve always seen it as symbols as well?

[@africankaleab360]

I agree with what your saying. We should give honor to the Saints and Mary. And I do encounter some people who have a problem with respecting people. But we shouldn't bow down to them and have pictures of them when that goes against the Second Commandment. And that's coming from an Orthodox who is reborn.

[@adamvillemaire5876]

Immaculate conception Co-redemptrix powers of Mary Is blasphemy ...these put Mary equal to Jésus .... A heresy

[@jonathanjaynes.]

He’s got a point about the apocrypha contradicting the rest of the Bible. And Catholics do pray to others or at least through others like the saints instead of just praying to God only

[@howardzane572]

Is "stroked out" Mother Angelica considered worthy of sainthood and should I pray to her for intercessory prayer ? LOVE HER BTW

[@africankaleab360]

@@howardzane572 You don't go to tho. Fr. You can go through the Lord man. Ima a Orthodox who is reborn. And I saw it from both sides. Don't see it as a religion, but see it as a relationship.

[@bernick24]

I'm proud of being born, raised and now growing ever gracefully as a Catholic. Halleluiah

[@meghang2599]

I'm proud of my Lord Jesus Christ! 🙌 “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 10:17

[@song4night]

never pray to Mary!

[@j.johnson8360]

Catholicism is not correct.

[@song4night]

@@j.johnson8360 the immaculate conception is false.

[@song4night]

@G C mary is a sinner saved by grace. stop praying to her, pray to Jesus.

[@baripyngrope9777]

Anyone who believes in Christ as their Messiah and saviour and anyone who is born again and follows Jesus with their heart and life is a Christian .

[@jecos1966]

Anyone who Accepts the Covenet of Christ and live it daily is a child of God

[@MarioNotLuigi]

jecos we are not saved by our works. Don't say that

[@jecos1966]

To Mario What the heck you talking about? I never anything about "WORKS"! At the last supper Christ gave us a new COVENT and that is obey Christ commands and the 2 main commands are to love the lord your God and and to love thy neighbour as yourself

[@MarioNotLuigi]

Yeah but you just said do that or "live it daily" in order to be saved. That's heresy. We are not saved by daily doing something

[@jecos1966]

At Mario Jesus said to take up your cross daily

[@1415gatewayable]

Thank you Denzel Washington for clarifying.

[@25447carepear]

I'm dead!🤣😂💀💀

[@bilynnettepaige8535]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tresboujay]

Now I can’t not see it! 😂😂😂

[@beautifulinsideandout9822]

He look more like him in that movie. When he was rivals with Nicky Barnes. I forget the name for some reason he favors him more from that movie! 😂😊😊😊

[@shotgunblast28]

Chris Daniel Denzel’s a born again Christian too. Kinda ironic

[@travescolt7389]

I am a Muslim, and I am watching your videos. Help me and I want all humanity to be in heaven

[@long2baproverbs31woman2]

Akmal Khan - I’m glad you’re watching his videos. We have to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior in order to be saved and get to heaven. ❤️

[@travescolt7389]

@@long2baproverbs31woman2 please help me.i have less knowledge

[@kezia4jc]

@@travescolt7389 Hi! Are you still in need of any guidance?

[@travescolt7389]

@@kezia4jc yeah

[@kezia4jc]

Akmal Khan What in particular would you like help with?

[@cyrusberdan1410]

I was with you at the beginning and also appreciated that you appeared to put the facts out there and allow people to see the differences. My issue is that you had to use multiple "versions" of the Bible to cite solitary versus to "prove" your point but didn't do the same for the Catholic teaching. I suspect if you also used the passages that Catholics use for there teaching would be detrimental to your agenda. It would have been more difficult to completely miss the mark on Catholic teaching. I get it.. There's no way to share the true teaching of Catholicism and push your message. I'm not trying to argue or convert anyone. Just challenge people to learn the true reason of other people's faith before comparing it anything else. Looking for a level playing field in analysis, that's all. I will answer the question you didn't. To be a Christian is to follow Christ. So if Christ and the Trinity is the one true God, then you are a Christian. Let's not stoke division.

[@barbarakuks2034]

Those are indeed foundational beliefs but you must believe the Bible in its entirety. Not adding on required actions or additional writings. Salvation is through faith alone, not works.

[@JeffriesFamilyFaithandFitness]

Catholics seem to be more like pharisees than Christians. Christ was all about humility and made it clear that earthly possessions are a waste yet catholic buildings are some of the most expensive buildings per sqft. Also, catholics still believe you need to confess to a man but Jesus made it clear that He is the way to God. Also, there should be no other Gods so why do catholics pray to everyone under the sun?

[@InitialPC]

"You didn't use different versions of the Bible to support Catholicism" The Catholic Church uses their own Bible, using different versions used by Protestants would mean nothing.

[@InitialPC]

@@chanting_germ. The Catholic Church did not write the Bible whatsoever, merely compiling a collection of Books does not make you the author of those Books. The Catholic Church is not even the first entity to compile the Books of the Bible into a single collection. 326. Athanasius, bishop at Alexandria, mentions all of the New Testament books. 315-386. Cyril, bishop at Jerusalem, gives a list of all New Testament books except Revelation. 270. Eusebius, bishop at Caesarea, called the Father of ecclesiastical history, gives an account of the persecution of Emperor Diocletian whose edict required that all churches be destroyed and the Scriptures burned. He lists all the books of the New Testament. He was commissioned by Constantine to have transcribed fifty copies of the Bible for use of the churches of Constantinople. 185-254. Origen, born at Alexandria, names all the books of both the Old and New Testaments. 165-220. Clement, of Alexandria, names all the books of the New Testament except Philemon, James, 2 Peter and 3 John. In addition we are told by Eusebius, who had the works of Clement, that he gave explanations and quotations from all the canonical books. 160-240. Turtullian, contemporary of Origen and Clement, mentions all the New Testament books except 2 Peter, James and 2 John. 135-200. Irenaeus, quoted from all New Testament books except Philemon, Jude, James and 3 John. 100-147. Justin Martyr, mentions the Gospels as being four in number and quotes from them and some of the epistles of Paul and Revelation. Besides the above, the early church fathers have handed down in their writings quotations from all the New Testament books so much so that it is said that the entire New Testament can be reproduced from their writings alone.

[@sammygomes7381]

How does one follow Christ saying the rosary to Mary, and praying to saints, Christ never did that. How can one work their way to heaven when Christ tells us it is by faith?

[@wildwest1]

Luke 23:43 Jesus told the criminal who was being crucified next to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." No works possible there.

[@azmendozafamily]

This was prior to Pentecost and the establishment of Christ's Church on earth.

[@ryanskol83]

The man repented. That is a good work.

[@ToxicPea]

He repented and verbally defended Jesus from the other criminal. He committed a great work.

[@ToxicPea]

@Moeshalos well done.

[@thomasm8317]

He was suffering on a cross.

[@hearts16]

I’m Catholic and I’ve never believed that you had to do the 7 steps to get to heaven. It’s God’s decision. I believe ppl have to have a relationship with God, try to sin less, and repent sins to get to heaven, no matter which religion they are. My church also doesn’t believe that only confession will give you forgiveness, it’s just a way to confess your sins to God. But you can also pray to God for forgiveness. Also, about the bread and blood... in my experience whenever I go up to receive communion, I feel the presence of Christ. It’s a warm, loving, amazing feeling that makes ppl cry tears of joy. I’ve seen ppl faint in my church, multiple times from being blessed while the Eucharist was exposed. Also, there was a case in Italy where the Eucharist literally turned into real flesh and blood and spelt over the altar in front of everyone attending that mass. It was documented a miracle. I’m not saying my religion is right, yours is wrong. I believe if you’re a believer and you love God, then that’s the way ❤️. I’m just saying my experiences within my church. God bless everyone.

[@graemefajardo6384]

It is sad to say that you elevate or value your experience and religion than what the Bible truly said about being a Christian. The true foundation of Christianity rests on the Scriptures (II Timothy 3:16), not on a specific religion nor experience. That said, it makes genuine Christianity apart and unpopular

[@hearts16]

Graeme Fajardo I totally agree. When did I ever say my faith was based on experience? My faith is based on my relationship with Christ and my knowledge of faith is based on scriptures. I was just sharing some of my experiences in the Catholic Church. When did I ever say faith was based on a specific religion? You rebuttal things I’ve never said nor do I believe. Reread my comment for a better understanding. No hate here fellow Christain ❤️.

[@graemefajardo6384]

"My religion is right. Yours is wrong." "In my experience....miracle" Sounds rather experiential than Biblical

[@hearts16]

Graeme Fajardo omg! I honestly meant to say I’m NOT saying my religion is right, yours is wrong. I’m so glad you mentioned that, I just fixed it! Now I see why you interpreted it the way you did lol. I don’t think any religion is all 100% right. I believe if your religion brings you closer to Christ, then you’re in the right religion.

[@jonathankalondji4734]

Actually ultimately it your life that decides weather you go to heaven. Your life will either be against you at judgment day or be supporting u In judgment day

[@professorcomics2736]

Seriously guys, I'm not trying to "own" anyone or put anyone down, but you should really check what the Catechism says and also check out Catholic Answers. You can get a better understanding of the Catholic Faith in both of those resources. As for the original question, the answer is categorically and unequivocally yes. You don't have to believe the church's doctrines or agree with us, but understand that we Catholics are by definition Christians. I will not say you are not a Christian just because you are not Catholic.

[@gingfreecss3808]

Have a great day ahead of you! 😄 God Bless! Stay strong, stay safe and take care of yourselves! Wishing everyone the best! 😇 💗

[@ComewithSall]

Prove this to me ... Catholics do things that are specifically not allowed and also other things that are strongly inferred by the Bible

[@josetierra100]

After Five Hundred Years of protestant propaganda negativity and anti-catholic statement these Protestant Evangelical non-denominational Christians can't even agree with each other will never get it out of their heads that they don't know what the Catholic Church actually believes. What's the fucken idiots FM

[@josetierra100]

@@ComewithSall Book of Leviticus chapter 5 verses 5 through 6. And he shall confess that he is guilty in one of these things. And the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin.

[@josetierra100]

@@ComewithSall the Catholic Church practices confession to a priest. Leviticus tells us that a priest takes part in the forgiveness of sin. Protestants are against the practice. Whose doctrines are in the Bible and whose are not? I think Leviticus answers that question for us doesn't it.

[@lindasider5605]

I am catholic and I have a personal relationship with God.

[@veritasmuy2407]

*That sounds a little fishy since Rome teaches a completely different "Jesus" than the Jesus taught by the Original Church in the NT (2Corinth 11:3-4,14).* There is no Salvation in Rome's "Jesus", and you can't have a relationship with GOD unless you believe in the NT's Jesus and are indwelled by GOD Himself -- John 14:6, Romans 8:9-11, Titus 3:5-6, etc.

[@veritasmuy2407]

​@@Bonaparte3922 Read whatever you wish -- no matter what Truth you read, you will continue to choose to follow the heresies of Rome. Do what you will.

[@Yahshuaismyeverything]

Mary* to u

[@johnsteila6049]

@@veritasmuy2407You obviously have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@veritasmuy2407]

@@johnsteila6049 YOU: You obviously have no idea what you’re talking about *ME: Well, let's see which of us knows what the Apostles actually taught..... the Apostle taught that Satan's head/power was crushed/destroyed by JESUS dying on the cross in Hebrews 2:14* -- yet ROME teaches that it is Mary that crushes Satan's head (no verses). *The Apostle taught that DEATH entered the World by ONE MAN/Adam in Romans 5:12* -- yet ROME teaches that Death entered the World by the Woman'/Eve (no verses). *The Apostle taught that the Fall & Redemption of Mankind was ONLY between TWO MEN/ADAMS in Romans 5:12-26 and 1Corinth **15:21**-22,45,47* -- yet ROME teaches that two women were also part of the Fall & Redemption (no verses). *The Apostle PETER taught that Salvation/Redemption was in no other name but JESUS in Acts 4:12* -- yet Rome teaches that Redemption is also in the name of Mary as "co-Redemptrix" (no verses) *The Woman of Revelation 12 is the physical 12Tribes of Jacob/Israel as described in Genesis 37:9-10 -- the Woman/ISRAEL had a painful birth of the Jewish Messiah -- who is the SEED of ISRAEL, Isaiah 65:9, Genesis 3:15 -- the Woman can NOT be Mary because the Woman is ON EARTH during the last 3.5 years being persecuted by Satan -- see Rev 12:12-14* -- yet Rome teaches that this woman is Mary (no verses). *The Apostle taught that Jesus' shed blood/body has given sinful Believers NEVER ENDING, PERPETUAL forgiveness for all of our sins -- SEE 1Peter **2:24**, Hebrews 9:12,26,28 -- and that sinful Believers have been so PURIFIED/cleansed by Jesus' blood/body, that sinful Believers have been completely reconciled back to holy GOD and are ALREADY IN God's holy Kingdom -- SEE Colossians 1:12-14, 20-22, 1Corinth **6:11**, etc* -- yet ROME blasphemously teaches that Jesus' shed blood/body DID NOT PURIFY/CLEANSE the Believers, and Believers MUST ADD their own unspecified amount of time in "purgatory" in order to be purified enough to enter God's holy Kingdom -- this is the blasphemous teaching that PETER warned you about in 2Peter 2:1-3.

[@sam9785]

I have yet to find a video that correctly represents us Catholics. No hate though, just saying.

[@drk5821]

True

[@marygrace2522]

Same

[@em1694_]

Yep

[@andreamichaud3226]

true that brother

[@jimhawk1980]

Ignorance drives fear. Jealousy makes men spread hate and lies. You will never see the roles reversed. Which religion does Satan want to destroy most? And ask why?

[@arnoldmiranda6127]

You have said many lies about the teachings of the Catholic Church. Why don't study first Catholic Theology before you make this kind of video. Your knowledge about the Catholic Faith does not even touch the surface. What you know about Catholic teachings all seems to come from protestant christian perspective. Challenge yourself to dive deep in the Catholic Theology...

[@raymondwatchman2338]

You are absolutely right. This misguided man is typical of those who just go on repeating untruths and misinformation about the Catholic faith without ever once stopping to check whether or not their assertions are correct. They are speaking falsehoods against Christ's church - and they need to realize what they are doing and repent of it.

[@stephensumi2378]

@@raymondwatchman2338 no he's speaking the truth which is hard to accept for those practising idolatory

[@raymondwatchman2338]

@@stephensumi2378 People who follow the Nicene Creed and/or Apostles' Creed are NOT practising idolatry. You are making a fool of yourself. Idolatry is condemned by the Catholic Church as with any and all Christian churches.

[@julianpr]

We don't need theology to know the truth of God, we just need to read the bible and you will realize that he's telling you the truth.

[@commscompany1502]

@@julianpr The Bible that the Catholic Church put together by the hand if God. If you hate the CC so much then stop reading the Bible.

[@clothyoriginal]

"This is my body" not this is a symbol of my body. Just FYI, there are many protestants who believe in the literal meaning. Not just Catholics. Personally, whoever believes Jesus as the son of God, died for our sins, rose from the dead and will return; is a Christian in my eyes.

[@cameronmusic1995]

@Feedthe5000 those were times of hyperbole. And John 6. Was not. It is not a symbol. If it wasn’t a symbol then Paul would not have to mention to not take of the cup unworthy or in sin. If it’s only a symbol then non-Christians could take it too.

[@cameronmusic1995]

@Feedthe5000 it’s either one and no it dosent determine it but Jesus did double down that it IS HIM. Lastly Jesus also let the ones who left him over that teaching leave. He never clarified. He didn’t say oh wait JK! He let them go and even asks does this offend you?

[@CPATuttle]

Look up the Eucharist miracles. They are authentic. And every one is same blood type AB+

[@jimpodolski7871]

I agree, anything else is just people trying to bring division

[@lest3136]

It's called "metaphor"

[@bb3ll07]

We are honoring the saints for their power, their wisdom and their skills of staying close to God and we love them because of what God has done for them! We don’t put them before God ❤️

[@iainpattison903]

I hope you don't put your saints before God or me or Jesus (not that you should worship Christs though). I have come across some Roman Catholics who have really disliked me even though I didn't do anything bad to them; somebody by the name of Julian Talle would be one of them.

[@iainpattison903]

@@bb3ll07 What I meant was I'm glad you don't put your saints before God, couldn't you deduce that.

[@bornbranded29]

Correct, sister. They are perfected to conform to the image of God. They therefore relate to us in a unique way that allows us to obtain special connection to God.

[@ExplorewithdennisTz]

But you pray to marry, or don't you?

[@bb3ll07]

@@ExplorewithdennisTz Her name is Mary… the same way I ask my parents and friends to pray for me, is the same way Catholics ask Mary to pray for them 🤨

[@4gillman]

I love how Protestants act like Catholics (and Orthodox followers, who he doesn't address) havent read the Bible

[@judyarvy3702]

Obviously you need to listen again to the differences!!

[@commscompany1502]

Years of anti catholic brainwashing is hard to undo especially when pride is in the mix. They fail to even google facts about the Church.

[@sir.roe-say]

This is very very troubling as Par is a mainstream protestant christian he lead a good amount of people astray. Luther or Calvin were not even mentioned and even regarded as "satanic". what is going on?

[@sammygomes7381]

I have never seen a Protestant pray to Mary.

[@slimebeingslimey8266]

@@sammygomes7381 real protestant wont even step in a catholic building

[@brotherhec2403]

The more I read the comments the more I relate to Moses and why he was angry at his flock for not understanding things and being rebellious.

[@thelamb642]

It's sad but it's true

[@JaneDoe-qf1kk]

@Krzysztof Bugajewski I'm fighting on the lord's side

[@uncasunga1800]

@Krzysztof Bugajewski lol He ain't on your side

[@uncasunga1800]

@@JaneDoe-qf1kk hahaha

[@mywayfernandez8704]

@Krzysztof Bugajewski Define "Christian", here.

[@dontworryyoullbealright6949]

I'm a Roman Catholic and I always believed that I'm a Christian, at first, I don't know why this debate is a thing lol

[@romainsavioz5466]

A US thing

[@cce212]

Indeed totally agree with you, Felicia.

[@romainsavioz5466]

@Mara L yes but apparently in the US some catholics don't call themselves Christians because Christians = protestant and vice versa

[@gabrielalele8603]

@Mara L : Christ-ian : Essentially means being a BELIEVER & FOLLOWER of Jesus Christ. However Catholics & Protestants have Different views on Grace & Salvation when it comes to their Christian Faith. As a Christian I don't Believe in 'Religion'..I Believe in having a 'Personal relationship' in Jesus Christ.

[@gabrielalele8603]

@Mara L : Religion is a 'Man-made' concept that explains a Human Belief system. As a 'Christ-ian' I Believe that Jesus is God in Flesh that Walked among us on Earth as Human beings that Died on the Cross for our Sins so that We could be Saved from God's Wrath. In having a 'Personal relationship' & Personal Experiences with Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer we don't need a Man-made concept or 'Religion' to do so. The 'Roman Catholic Church' was Roman Rulership & society normalizing and Ordaining Christianity as the Primary basis of their Belief-system and giving it a Religious title. Hope my explanation helps. #GodBless

[@DUJOUR73]

All I see when I read all the comments is spiritual pride. And after watching your video had to check myself because I felt the passions of my beliefs stirring to a combating point. We should not ask ourselves who is right but what is right and do that. May Jesus keep us all humble so that our pride doesn't trip us up. God bless you my friends.🙏

[@paulgwapo775]

- When every protestant object Catholic, they always attack Mary. How can we even call ourselves Christian if we do not give respect to the mother of Christ? Even angel Gabriel said to Mary “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” How can we even say that we are brothers of Jesus if we do not know His own mother? Isn’t it ironic? Have we ever stop and think that maybe everytime we talk or feel bad about Mary, it will hurt Jesus the most? - All protestants only based their faith in the bible. What’s the version of your bible? Who revised that bible? When was it revised? What language? What and who is the source? Etc??? Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of [His] disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may [come to] believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name. (John 20:30-31) There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written. (John 21:25) Jesus’ apostles didn’t have any bible to start with and so were all their disciples, yet they believed. They also gave respect to the mother of Jesus, Mary, whom they truly know by heart. Jesus suffered and died to save us. Jesus gave His LIFE, not a book! “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” - St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosopher, Theologian, Jurist and Doctor of the Church

[@danephillips]

priest talk about the catholic church kzbin.info/aero/PLIjLgSKtVg1nScSyJUpB4umNrGhRts9RQ&fbclid=IwAR2U925nb0opVh3J7vak3Yqb_OnHb9JF-QyBKRyyj5YqB8QUjYi33Lyii8M

[@paulgwapo775]

@Asaph Vapor are you a Catholic or any christian denomination? Coz if you’re catholic, please go deeper in your faith. If you’re not Catholic, please attend mass and understand deeper, and not just any concert or talks of christian denominations, for you to find Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb of God. :)

[@trishs706]

Excellent summary, thank you! Elizabeth also declared to Mary, "Blessed are you among women." The first half of the Hail Mary is taken word for word from Scripture. The second half cannot be accepted by Protestants because they do not accept the book of Maccabees accepted into the Christian Bible in the 300s AD that directs the living to pray and intercede to the dead.

[@paulgwapo775]

@Asaph Vapor Wow! The gospel of today, 27 February, is very nice. The Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied, "Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us." - Mark 9:38-40 Protestants always says Catholics are not Christians even though all the doctrines of the Catholic Church historically leads and follow Jesus Christ. Protestants always criticise Catholics and worst of all, find verses in The Holy bible to criticise, using own God’s words to criticise someone. If you really contemplate and go deeper on this Gospel, you can clearly see that instead of criticising or condemning, why not understand and love? “For whoever is not against us is for us.” And as I mentioned, not all Jesus teachings are found in the bible, (John 21:25), so that doesn’t mean that you can speak bad about Mary, the Mother of God, or The Saints, or the Catholics. We should love one another as Jesus taught us. Instead of criticising, why not truly understand, why not truly love and why not truly search for the TRUTH? Hope you’ll ask yourself or your church’s teachings every time you speak ill of Catholic Church, the Saints and especially Mary, Am I really following the way of Christ? Or just following others teachings who fell on their own pride?

[@paulgwapo775]

@Asaph Vapor haha. You are funny. You replied to all my comments, one by one, but you took the verse “And as I mentioned, not all Jesus teachings are found in the bible, (John 21:25)”. As always, what Protestants do. Adding and subtracting verses, put your own opinion of the bible and criticising everyone saying they are one true church. Again, as I mentioned. “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” - St. Thomas Aquinas

[@actsapologist1991]

To quote Luke Skywalker: "Amazing... every word of that was wrong."

[@RGTomoenage11]

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, of everything visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, born of the Father before all ages: God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of the same nature of the Father, by whom Everything was done; That for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnated of Mary, the Virgin, and became man; And for our sake was crucified in the days of Pontius Pilate; Suffered and was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And he will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son receives the same adoration and glory, and who spoke through the prophets. I believe in the Church, which is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. I confess that there is only one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the future world. Amen.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

you do not believe in the messiah because the messiah instructed you to repent and keep the 10 commandments. you are the lawless. . "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire" (Matthew 13:41).

[@RGTomoenage11]

dann hienn are you a 7th day adventist who believed false prophet hellen white? Who created her own religion??? Have you never lied? Have you never offend somenody??? Do you really keep the ten commandments..??? In your religion, divorce is allowed. Are you sure you are following the commandments of tbe Messiah?

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

i am not sda. they were started by a false prophet

[@RGTomoenage11]

dann hienn so what are you? Arent all the other ones started byva false PROPHET ? If you are so sure of your faith, please identify your self. Which commandment do i not keep? According to you?

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

if your god is a trinity then it is not the monotheistic god of the Jews who issued the 10 commandments. so lets start at 1

[@CJ-NYR]

On the night he was betrayed he took the bread and said “this is a symbol of my body” and likewise with the cup “this is the symbolic cup of my blood” - things you won’t find in the Bible

[@InitialPC]

with that logic most of his parables arent parables because he didnt explicitly say they were parables

[@rishanborrymbai1104]

​@@InitialPC so you didn't read the Bible? Read Mathew 13:13

[@InitialPC]

@@rishanborrymbai1104 so you didn't read my comment? Citing one example of Him identifying a parable =/= every time He tells a parable He explicitly says it's a parable therefore my comment is incorrect.

[@userca_]

@@InitialPC A parable is a story, a narrative. Jesus' words at the last supper aren't a story. There's no plot, no characters, no dialogue. His words are a statement of fact, and such statements can only be true or false.

[@InitialPC]

@@userca_ Ok, does that also mean John was made Mary's son and Mary John's mother?

[@steelcrossm1778]

Wrong, there are 7 books that protestants removed. Those 7 books are in the Septuagint, which Jesus quoted from. Martin Luther removed those books and wanted to remove the books of James and Apocalypse as well.

[@kfoster3616]

That is not what the Septuagint is. Do you mean the book of Revelation not apocrypha? Definition of Septuagint. : a Greek version of the Jewish Scriptures redacted in the third and second centuries b.c. by Jewish scholars and adopted by Greek-speaking Christians. The Vulgate is usually credited as being the first translation of the Old Testament into Latin directly from the Hebrew Tanakh rather than from the Greek Septuagint

[@bbcornetto1623]

Not only 7 he wanted to remove 11 books but did not succeed only 7book he was able to removed like the antichristian rabi who removed the 7books

[@3987Gara]

@@kfoster3616 the Apocalypse of John the Apostle and Book of Revelation is the same, just different name. As to the LXX, this was the scriptures translated and written in Greek by the Seventy Scribes. The General Canon of the Catholic Church uses the LXX Canon. The same with the Orthodox Churches.

[@kfoster3616]

I meant apocrypha. I changed it.

[@3987Gara]

@@kfoster3616 the apocrypha you are thinking of, is generally what Protestants consider apocryphal. However, within the Catholic Church, and even the various Orthodox Churches, these books are called Deutero-Canonical books (Second Canonical books). If you research Martin Luther, you will learn that he wanted to remove more than the Deutero-Canonical books; the book of James was one example that was mentioned.

[@HussainAdz5106]

I don’t really get it, first of all, I only recently became a Christian and God is still revealing stuff to me. However, I‘ve gotten some insights from reading the word and 1. Corinthians 1:10 stood with me. I‘ve always thought, why do we as believers seem to not get along, Paul said let there be no division, why are we dividing us brethren? The time we have spent fighting over which branch of christianity is right, has cost us too much time. We have God’s word and God’s word is truth, why don’t we lean on the scripture and come together. Instead of discussing, if this branch is the truth, we could actually do God’s work. They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Let’s come together, trust and lean on God’s word and preach the good news, let’s preach Jesus. Have a blessed day/night 🙏🏼

[@followerofchrist9800]

Well their beliefs aren’t that of ours so can we really call ourselves akin?

[@followerofchrist9800]

We need to be able to root out the problem before it is too late. As William Schnoebelen said, the Catholics mean well but even though only a small portion of rat poison is poison, that does not mean it still won’t kill you.

[@John_the_Paul]

@@followerofchrist9800 apple seeds contain traces of cyanide, but still can grow into trees that can provide you with delicious pie.

[@followerofchrist9800]

J P That’s one way of looking at it, but nevertheless Catholics still live in contradiction to the Bible.

[@John_the_Paul]

@@followerofchrist9800 Oh, is it the statues again? I've been over this already

[@michaelhband]

Hello, I have been a Roman Catholic my whole life, a lot of what you said is not accurate. Please do some more research. God bless

[@Andromedon777]

But it is lol

[@Andromedon777]

@Anto Erickson Yes. Yes, it is.

[@Andromedon777]

@Anto Erickson Yes.

[@Andromedon777]

@Anto Erickson it

[@Andromedon777]

@Anto Erickson is

[@arwincapati6430]

Faith alone (believing in Jesus) is not enough. When you start believing in Him, you are not just expected to believe and not move your entire lifetime, you are also to act according to His teaching. That's where work comes in. When you believed in Him, you become a follower, and when you become a follower, you also become Jesus to everyone by showing love, service, respect, kindness and many other Jesus wants us to share the world. While we are still in this earth, we need to do good works and by doing that, we are glorifying His name and 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. '” Matthew 25:40

[@simpleman5455]

2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me , "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness,so that Christ's power may rest on me .

[@defendingtheway3008]

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[@billmacintyre1928]

I am a Catholic Christian. Saved by the shed Blood of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The early Christians did not have the Written Word for at least three hundred years after Christ's crucifixion. The Holy Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of bread and wine transubstaniated through the hands of the Priest but through the power of the Holy Spirit

[@JoshB913]

How were you saved? Do you believe that you can lose your salvation? Do you believe that if you do not do certain works that you will not be saved? We are saved by grace through faith. Has nothing to do with us. Believe and call on the Lord Jesus. Build that relationship with Him and stop praying to or through dead people. Jesus never said to pray to His earthly mother. Why would we need to? Jesus desires to have a relationship with us and He is a jealous God. He does not want you praying to anyone but Him. The Bible makes that quite clear.

[@henryrobert6633]

@@JoshB913 I am a Catholic. I was born again the bible way though baptism (Jn 3:5). i can lose my salvation if i do not persevere to the end (Mt 24:13). I believe that i will not be saved if i fail to do good works (Mt 25:31-46, James 2:24). The Saints are not dead in Gods eyes (Luke 20:37-38) and we are to pray for each other (1Tim 2:1-4), if an act is acceptable for the church militant on earth, why would it be unacceptable for the church triumphant in heaven? Just want to spread some biblical truths. Deus benedicat.

[@johnsteila6049]

@@JoshB913The Bible teaches that we are saved by faith and works. Of course we can lose our salvation if we turn against God.

[@JoshB913]

@@johnsteila6049 ​​⁠No it doesn’t. If you have faith you will have works. It’s not in any way saying that your works save you at all. That is the “free gift of God lest anyone should boast.” It clearly says it. There is no example of someone coming to salvation and losing it. Judas never had it. The Bible made that clear. In revelation Jesus tells those who were never born again to “depart from me for I never knew you.” He doesn’t say, “I once knew you, but now I don’t, depart from me.” You are adding to the Bible and don’t even realize it.

[@johnsteila6049]

@@JoshB913 I didn’t say that works alone can save us. Matt 19:16 16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. lf you would enter life, keep the commandments.” Phil 2:12 “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." Judas witnessed Jesus work miracles with his own eyes. You have no right to judge him. He had faith but in the end, was lost. Luther added to Paul’s Epistle in Romans to make his case that we are saved by faith “alone”. I’m here to support what The Bible says. You are defending heresy.

[@MichelDumontphotos]

You are very good to explain the simplicity of the word of God. Thank you, God bless

[@MichelDumontphotos]

@Dominus Vobiscum The only authority is the Lord Himself, don't loose your time to wrote something for nothing.

[@wisevirgin3405]

(1) The video's FIRST mistake is that there were individual congregational churches growing for 300 years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. --------------------- (2) The video's second mistake is the preacher CLAIMS that evangelicals believe that you are saved by grace alone - even implying that repentance is the RESULT of your regeneration. However the PROBLEM with that is even this preacher teaches (as most evangelicals do) that man can decide to "accept" Christ and become saved. Of course the decision to "accept" is clearly a "works gospel" and the doctrine of "accepting Christ" is not found in ANY Scripture (if you disagree send chapter and verse). -------------------------- (3) The preacher states that it is NOT the saint's job to decide who is a christian or not. That is heresy. The church consists of BOTH saved "wheat" sown by God and unsaved "tares" sown by Satan [Mat 13] The Bible COMMANDS the saints to (a) identify the "tares" by their "fruit" of bad behavior or false doctrines and (b) rebuke these people (in case they are just an ignorant "babe" in Christ and not a tare) and then (c) EXPEL all those who refuse to repent. So while this preacher says that it's NOT our duty to decide who is a REAL Christian and who is an unsaved tare of false teacher... the Bible say the OPPOSITE and it COMMANDS us to do exactly what the preacher pretends we cannot. ----------------------------- (4) It was always a MAJOR PART of the Bible that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church of saved "wheat" and the "leaven" of their false doctrines would corrupt the church - and eventually the entire Christian "Kingdom". In fact, just read Revelation chapter 2 & 3 to see the extent of this corruption before the end of 100AD... two hundred years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. The fact that today MOST evangelical churches (like this video) teach some form of false "works gospel" where people can become saved by (a) saying a sinner's prayer or (b) by making an alter call or by (c) repenting of your sins or (d) by "accepting" Christ or by (e) being baptized in water or (f) etc, etc, ---------------------------------- (5) So... yes the Catholic church is a "Christian" church, it is just a heretical christian church. Just like evangelical churches are all "Christian" churches but MOST are heretical Christian churches. ------------------------------------- All this is the FULFILLMENT of the Gospel that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church (being sown by Satan) is shown in the fact that MOST of the evangelical churches are teaching a gospel that was known as Semi-Pelagianism (and declared heresy by the early church) and later known as Arminianism (declared heresy by most Reformers) ------------------------------------ However, there are TWO important facts to consider: (a) since Pentecost there have always been real saints (wheat/sheep) who have preached the True Gospel and followed God's command to EXPEL unsaved "tares" from their churches - but now, at the end, there are few real saints (saved wheat/sheep) left on the earth. (b) there is a generation of Last Saints... the ones who never die and are "changed" (at the resurrection) in the "twinkling of an eye. AND these Last Saints preach Biblical mysteries which had remaine "closed-up" and "sealed" since Daniel's time [Dan 12::4 and 12:8-10] AND these Last Saints "shall see ALL these things", meaning the fulfillment of ALL Great Tribulation prophecies [Mat 24:15 and 24:33] AND these Last Saints "prophesy again" about these mysteries as the Seventh Trumpet "begins to sound" [Rev 10:7-11] --------------------------------------- You can see some of the mysteries taught by the Last Saints at: www.5thKingdomofHeaven.com ------------------------------------------

[@John_the_Paul]

@Art Alvarez that's why I'm catholic

[@uncasunga1800]

@@wisevirgin3405 you're a nutjob cult member obv lol Behold he stands at the door and knocks. If any hears his voice and enters in he will eat with me and I with him

[@infojay9]

I have been a catholic all my life but i am beginning to have a change of mind based on this clear points.. God help me and many others like me.

[@gda86pl]

Read Church Fathers, check Catholic answers, they combat protestant falsehoods or misunderstanding

[@bobpreacher8865]

My catholic priest talks about how he and a protestant minister are good friends. They traveled to the holy land together and respect each other. In the military, catholic priests and protestant ministers work together to give the troops the strength they need. KZbin has some great debates among PHDs who spent their lives finding the truth. After the debates you see friendship and respect toward each other. Search for debates with some of these names…..Mitch Pacwa, Ken Samples, Walter Martin, Benedict Groschel, Scott Hahn, Peter Kreeft. If you are looking for the truth then follow people who have spent their lives studying, researching and debating. Remember it’s all about love.

[@dherpin4874]

Bob Preacher great post, 👍

[@seanwhitaker484]

Also, the Jews questioned the real presence of our lord in the Eucharist 9 times. Jesus had 9 times to come out and definitively say " naw yall this is just a symbol". But actually, what he says over and over is THIS IS MY BODY, THIS IS MY BLOOD. Pretty clear that it is most definitely NOT a symbol.

[@sandina2cents779]

it was symbolic because they had his dead body and they did not drink his blood and eat his flesh. If the apostles took literal then they would have. If they took it symbolicly then so do I.

[@lydiapetra1211]

You should study the New Testament carefully and you would know that Jesus is Not talking about cannibalism!!

[@judiw2045]

For the Jews --cannibalism and especially the consumption of blood was unthinkable and an abomination! Check out the Old Testament -- that was their "bible" at the time. Jesus said many things that were not literal.

[@seanwhitaker484]

@@judiw2045 But how is it you go about discerning that this particular instance is not literal? We have scripture, where early followers of Christ showed MAJOR reservations to the principle of the "real presence of Christ" in the Eucharist and Christ was given multiple instances to say "this is not literal, Do this a symbol etc." yet he NEVER did it. He explicitly and emphatically said multiple times "this is my body, this is my blood." This is where protestants just are ignorant. Because they come from an ideology of sola scriptura, then make huge inferences, and huge mental gymnastics to perform eisegesis rather than exegesis. You can't have it both ways. I have a friend that tries to say because when we put consecrated bread under a microscope, we cannot see anything that confirms its jesus' body or flesh from a scientific standpoint that the real presence does not exist. Well Jesus says that when baptized people have a washing/renewing of the spirit that is not observable or provable by science either. Does this mean Jesus lied? If Jesus Christ is divine and has the power to perform miracles that are unobservable and provable by the human eye or science, then has the power to accomplish what he says he can. You cannot isolate different aspects and say well Jesus can do this when it pertains to Baptism, but cant do the same thing when it comes to the real presence of himself in the eucharist. Its blatant intellectual dishonestly and incoherent and inerrant reasoning.

[@judiw2045]

@@seanwhitaker484 I will not continue to argue the Eucharist with you. However, you need to look at all scriptures in context of the culture of the time. Also -- you stated that Jesus never said "Do this a symbol...." Well, consider that He spoke at many times in parables. When asked, this is what He said........... Matthew 13:10-16 10 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” 11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. 13 Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; 15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’ 16 But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; 17 for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. Yes, I know that the Last Supper is not a parable. But consider, just for a moment, why Jesus may not have said, "Hey, this is a symbol"

[@thesaltycatholic318]

I'm not trying to be a basher, my friend, but there were some flaws in your representation of both sides concerning Communion. The Bible doesn't state that the bread and wine Christ gave for the Last Supper were symbols and meant to be for that of his body and blood. As many Catholics are avid to point out, he states that "this IS my body" and "this IS my blood". Again, this is still a topic under debate amongst all denominations, including Protestants alone. Also, the mention of Catholics having to go through priests is not necessarily true. While Catholics do hold a confession with a priest as their earthly advocate, the power isnt all in the priest saying "I absolve you of your sin." In fact, it's still as much about what's in the heart as well as what's in a Protestant's heart when they confess in private. Without true repentance, the confession is flawed and meaningless. All you have is a habitual sin that you confess over and over again. It doesn't matter how many Hail Mary's or Our Father's you can say, without the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the desire to change one's ways, there can be no relief.

[@lydiapetra1211]

You actually need to read John 6:63.... The Roman catholic church is a false, pagan and apostate church leading people to hell!

[@popoff2116]

The Bible doesn’t need to say “symbolism” in order to be a symbolic act. You can’t eat Jesus, that’s not rocket science my friend Y’all don’t even eat the bread and the wine as it states in the Bible Secondly the Bible commands us to carry each other’s cross, so you don’t need to confess to the world, not even the Catholics do that Ur priest is just like any other brother at the church. You can confess your sins to the father and ask for forgiveness directly through the Holy Spirit You don’t know what ur talking about, who are you to say who’s free from their sin and who we should confess to?! There isn’t even bible foundation for that

[@Bro.Erik.D.C.M.]

I am a protestant Christian and love Catholics, I do not get caught up in doctrinal differences.

[@sgp2010]

1. Yes that is true. You cannot be lukewarm about your faith and must actively serve God in your life. 2. The Pope and the Cathechism are not on the same level as the Bible. The Bible overrides the Popes teachings in case of a corrupt Pope. For a comparison, the Bible is the supreme law of the Catholic Church as the Constitution is of the United States. And we only add 7 books, not 14. 3. Confession is not the only way to confess sins, there is also repentance, prayer (only for venial sins), and a few other ways. The priest is simply a "portal" to Jesus. He forgets (or tries to) about your sins immediatly after they are confessed and if he hasn't, he may never speak of your sins. Mary is not on the same level as Jesus, nor was she a sinful woman, as the Bible states she was without sin. She is venerated, but not worshipped. 4. This may be a disappointing one, but not everyone is ready to immediately see God. 5. Prayers for those in purgatory only help them if they accept it, and are not required to get to Heaven. 6. These prayers are simply messages to the Saints in honor of them or asking for them to pray for you. No, we do not pray to them in worship. 7. Is the bread and wine at Communion the actual Body and Blood of Jesus Christ? The answer is yes. It is not a symbol, nor does the scripture say that; you are indeed literally eating of Jesus' flesh and drinking of Jesus' blood. Edit: Allen's comment: Catholics do baptise babies as it is required to receive any of the other sacraments, but does not guarantee salvation nor prevent salvation from the unbaptised.

[@maciejwalicki2008]

Hi. Great job you have done here. The Eucharist used to be and sometimes is still a doubt to me as it is odd to think of eating flesh and drinking blood. And thats why some of the followers out there has left after those words - "I say onto you if you would not be eating flesh nor drinking blood of Son of Men you can't be saved". This is confusing and so that happened - guys just gone. And actually - Martin Luther did and the main Luteran Church still keeps the tradition of Holy Eucharist. May God be with You. :)

[@maciejwalicki2008]

This was in John 6, 48-58. There are some interesting dynamics in these teachings out here. First Jesus says that who believes in Him has the eternal life. But then it is starting - I am the Bread Father has sent, but also that the manna was not the real bread, so He denies the food itself as being lets say holy but also He emphasise the neccesity of real consumption of his body and blood. Maybe I am not that clear in my writings.. So we in the same time have to EAT and believe in what we really eat - when we believe in what we eat (such an odd and strange and unusual idea) we have eternal life. This argument He has there with Jews is fully soaked with conceptions. It Is so dynamic and deep I cant even breathe.. :)

[@Catholic101A.]

Asaph Vapor john 6:41-51,Matthew 26:27-28, Luke 22:19-20 Sacrament of the Eucharist

[@Catholic101A.]

Asaph Vapor what? Please explain!!!!

[@Catholic101A.]

Asaph Vapor it would appear you are contradicting yourself....

[@Nikolai9510]

One thing conveniently left out was that the reformation also occured WITHIN the catholic church at EXACTLY the same time that Luther reformed outside. The people reforming from within were puzzled as to why he could create his own church. Luther was also a man who embraced drunkeness and was known to be violently antisemetic (writing some of the worst peices of antisemetic literature in history which was cited by the third reich during the holocaust), he was also known to violently opress his followers who didn't agree with HIS interpretation of the bible despite his cause promoting self determination in interperating the scriptures. I grew up a protestant and became catholic and can honestly say that a lot of this was covered up and we were told that he was a very honourable man. Seeing as the catholic church has unbroken lines to Peter, I am much more confident in the legitimacy of the catholic churches foundation over that of the protestant church in which I have highlighted. The funny thing is too is that a lot of these mega churches are conducting themselves in very similar ways to that of the clergy to which Luther was protesting in that donations are seen as a form of penence, which subsecquently result in waelth for the church leaders who practice without the accountability which the catholic church has institutionalised. We catholics consider protestants our fellow chrisitans, but believe that 30,000 diferent denominations isn't conjusive to being one body in christ as opposed to the catholic/universal community. I'll close by saying that I feel closer to God now as a Roman Catholic than when I was baptist/pentacostal.

[@InitialPC]

youre such a hypocrite catholics are constantly going "who cares if the catholic church committed genocide, doesnt mean catholicism is wrong" and yet here you are dismissing protestantism on the basis that luther is a horrible person (he is a horrible person I don't disbelieve that) catholics also have no problem rubbing the whole "there are 100 denominations" thing in protestants faces, but suddenly when it gives you the opportunity to bash protestants suddenly its no longer relevant and all protestants are likeminded of luther

[@roganjoe7678]

W response

[@mpleandre]

Interesting response, though I'd argue what does a man's personal behaviors have to do with legitimacy of a message? Good or bad, Luther made points that eventually became accepted by other people with critical thinking. It was not a serious institution whatsoever, but rather people wanting to know truth over dogma. From here, it makes sense many would keep the reformation going without neccesarily following Luther (like you said, he himself insulted those who interpreted things differently, which confirms that there were protestants who disagreed with some of his statements)

[@juangabriellopez4475]

I agree my brother even though i'm not catholic but raised assemblies of god (but actually practicing & believing Non-denominational Christianity), you spoke the truth because catholics, protestant and even Orthodox are indeed the real Christians.

[@Sean-MacGuire]

Evangelical Christians are an embarrassment to Christianity

[@SearchingTheArchives]

If Catholics are not Christian, then there were no Christians from approximately 33 AD to 1500 AD. You’ll also have to explain the Orthodox and Coptic Christians who existed during this time and share nearly all beliefs with Catholic Christians.

[@EfeAikpokhio]

Brother back then the Catholic Church wasn't like it is today. Men have add things and corrupted it that is why so many Catholic souls are lead a stray.

[@thumperboots5087]

Try and understand that you can't practice Babylonian religion which Catholicism is. Rituals, sacraments, idol worship, etc. ARE bondage.. it's hard to break free from it... We are not to mix God with spiritual whoredom... Come out of the world and be separate said God...Jesus is the only way as HE IS the TRUTH and can set you free.

[@totaem]

This is another example of the failure of American education. A pastor who studied theology and church history for years in college isn't even aware that the church split to two in 1054: the western (Roman) Catholic Church and the eastern (Greek) Orthodox Church. Prior to Luther's reforms the church was already not unified, contrary to what Allen is saying at 0:57. Also it is important to note that Luther himself was a Catholic priest and didn't support the idea of creating further division within the body of Christ. These are not mere details, rather important facts that aid the viewer in understanding the history of the Church.

[@Anna-tz9zk]

Quick question, where does the bible 'clearly' state that the Eucharist is a symbol? I'll tell you, nowhere! Yet John 6:48 onwards clearly states it isn't. Jesus literally changes the greek word he uses for 'eat' from the human way to eat, which could be taken metaphorically, the first time he says it, to the word for how animals eat the second time he says we must eat his flesh. Also, Mary isn't Jesus, and isn't God, and we certainly don't put her on the same level. Yet, how do you know she was sinful, as you say she was? You cannot make that claim if you cannot give evidence of a sin of hers. We also believe in purgatory because it is described in the bible in 1 corinthians 3:11-15. As for justification through faith alone, just read the second chapter of James. Or just James 2:24 'You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.'

[@flyliltyteguy]

Dear Allen, Did u know that many evangelicals put the Mother of Jesus down as often as they can, thinking that by degrading her they are somehow building up Jesus. They say things like: "Mary is dead and can't help you", "Mary was just an incubator for Jesus", "Jesus put his mother down by calling her "Woman”, and "If Mary had refused Gabriel, then God would have just picked someone else". All of that kind of talk is crazy, but they do it because they think that Catholics worship Mary as a goddess, and by putting her down, they are showing Catholics that Jesus is #1. How many people would like it if you said - "I love you, but I really can't stand your mother!" And how many people regularly put down their own mother to reinforce the fact that their Father is #1? No one. This is nuts! Would anyone put down the great apostles Peter and Paul to reinforce the fact that Jesus is #1? No one. Remember, Jesus is true God and true man. And as a Jewish man, Jesus loves his mother more than anyone on earth. The Old Testament refers to Mary in its prophecies. The first prophecy referring to Mary is found in the very opening chapters of the Book of Genesis (3:15): "I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed; she shall crush thy head, and thou shalt lie in wait for her heel." Jesus called her "Woman" all of the time to let us all know that she is the new Eve whose yes to Angel Gabriel overcame Eve's yes to the serpent in the garden. Jesus' mother is not a goddess. In fact, the Catechism of the Catholic Church has never proclaimed Mary as a goddess. Even Catholics don't call Mary a goddess, yet many non-Catholics call her a goddess out of ignorance. As St. Paul warned: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked” (Galatians 6:7). Or, in this case, be not deceived; the mother of Jesus is not mocked. Mary is the daughter of God the Father, the bride of the Holy Spirit, and the mother of Jesus. That would make it almost blasphemous to put her down on every occasion. As Gabriel said, in a message from God, "Hail Mary!" Catholics agree wholeheartedly with Gabriel! St. Maximillian Kolbe says that the Holy Spirit dwells in Mary's soul in such an ineffable manner that it goes beyond and is deeper than the union achieved between the Holy Spirit and souls by sanctifying grace in Baptism. Since Mary conceived Christ by the Holy Spirit, any blasphemous attacks against her is considered a grave sin against her Divine Spouse, the Holy Spirit. Most of the time in the Bible, God chooses to do His work through a human, whether it's Moses, Jacob, Joseph of the Old Testament, or one of the Prophets like Isaiah or Elisha. It's no different with Mary. God allowed salvation in the person of Jesus Christ to enter into the world through Mary, even though he could have just appeared all on his own. In like manner, it shows great humility on our part to approach Jesus in the exact same way that He approached us - Through Mary. After all, if Jesus was obedient to Mary for 30 years of his life here on earth, shouldn't we imitate Him in that respect? If Mary was good enough for Jesus, who are we to say that she isn't good enough for us? Jesus Himself said that "No servant is greater than His Master"

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

which mary are you talking about? the Babylonian perpetual virgin mary or the real mary who after giving the virgin birth did have sex and birthed the brothers of the messiah who became apostles?

[@flyliltyteguy]

Ha, not really, but nice try. I respect my mother just like I respect Jesus' mother. Does that make sense? If not, then you must treat your parents like crap and that must be okay with you. The protestant way of living, I suppose.

[@flyliltyteguy]

Yep, and I say the Hail Mary in front of it every once in awhile (which is a prayer in scripture if you're too ignorant to look it up yourself). All statues should be destroyed then. You should make it your life mission to destroy all statues worldwide. Hurry up and do it before more people kneel, touch, and look at nicely carved and sculpted statues. Evil statues in museums. Everywhere. Hurry, destroy them all, otherwise souls won't be saved. Get off youtube and destroy all statues now.

[@flyliltyteguy]

As a Catholic, I respect the artist and the statues in a museum. I also respect and enjoy looking at the statues in a church. None of that means I worship or idolize images or whatever. Such a simple concept that you seem to not understand. I respect Mary just like I respect my own mother. I do not idolize or worship my mother just like I do not worship Mary. I simply respect them. I worship Jesus Christ and no one else. Please learn how to distinguish the difference. It sounds like you don't understand the definition of the words 'respect' and 'worship' so maybe start there. I worship Jesus. I respect Mary (as well as my own mother, father, and other elders in my family). Also, I'm glad you asked about the Hail Mary in the Bible. The prayer, Hail Mary, incorporates two passages from Saint Luke's Gospel: "Hail, the Lord is with thee." and "Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." And "full of grace" from John 1:14

[@flyliltyteguy]

Please read the Bible and your Early Church fathers. As a Christian, you should know who people like Justin Martyr, Polycarp, St. Augustine, Ignatius, etc all are. They were people directly mentored and taught by the Apostles. This was before any Bible was created. I suggest you read the Bible and go even further beyond it, and read what the Early Church fathers had written and said. As for the Hail Mary, in mid-13th-century Western Europe the prayer consisted only of these words with the single addition of the name "Mary" after the word "Hail", as is evident from Saint Thomas Aquinas. If you don't know who that is, you're not fully immerse in Christian doctrine or history, in which that case, you should dive deep as soon as you can. The first of the two passages, in the Hail Mary prayer, are from Saint Luke's Gospel. It's the greeting of the Angel Gabriel to Mary, originally written in Koine Greek. The opening word of greeting, χαῖρε, chaíre, is translated to "Hail", literally with the meaning "rejoice" or "be glad". This was the normal greeting in the language in which Saint Luke's Gospel is written and continues to be used in the same sense in Modern Greek. Accordingly, both "Hail" and "Rejoice" are valid English translations of the word ("Hail" reflecting the Latin translation, and "Rejoice" reflecting the original Greek). This is a matter of you knowing and connecting your Christian history, scripture, and the translations of the actual words spoken during those times.

[@jacobbrownfield5753]

I see a lot of people vainly pointing fingers at each other " Oh I pray that you see the truth...Aw too bad" This is very disappointing to see brothers and sisters treating each other with such condescension.Guys this is the exact opposite of what God spoke through the Apostle Paul. That we don't argue with other believers about theological menutia, unless it's huge like denying the divinity or atonement of Jesus.

[@sorenpx]

I agree. There are so many Christians who think they have it all figured out and they love casting stones at others, as if God's light has shined down on them alone. I have no patience for it.

[@icebardago7173]

I really am thankful that there is a comment like this here. Yes, no kingdom is strong when its people are divided. God asked - told, rather - us to be humble and respect each other. Sir Allen said something that is exactly from the Bible which is that it is God's job to separate the right and not, but it is our job as God's ambassadors to inform the other peopl about this. Unfortunately, most of them are offended and will reject us. They sometimes misinterpret it as picking a fight well in fact it is not. I still pray for ALL of God's people to set their paths in line with God. Peace to all😁

[@squigglyline6488]

Even though the Catholic faith is the faith in which we gain the most for heaven all christains go to heaven.

[@sebastianrua713]

exactly bruh, no denomination or anything will save you. the glorious and loving and merciful God who ALL GLORY BE TO HIM who sent his only son to come and offer us a repentance and forgiveness of our sins is what saves us. don’t care if ur protestant, catholic, baptist, presybetarian, orthodox, at the end of the day it is about the relationship with our loving God. the bible tells us not to judge, so how can we judge another persons faith? how can we know that just because they are protestant or catholic that they don’t have a relationship with Jesus? The devil wants us to argue, because the more we argue with each other, less time is spent on the people who have never heard about Jesus. ALL GLORY BE TO GOD FOREVER AND EVER, MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON ALL WHO READ THIS AND MAY JESUS COME INTO US AND FREE US OF OUR SINS. Amen

[@tonidupree4116]

You are right.

[@eclipsesonic]

3:59 - I'm a Protestant and I definitely agree with your view on Roman Catholicism, but I just want to clarify here that Catholic Bibles don't contain 14 extra books, but rather, the number is 7 more in the Old Testament (albeit both our New Testaments have the same 27 books) and those 7 books are: Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch (with the Epistle of Jeremiah), 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees (along with additional material in the books of Daniel and Esther). In Protestant Bibles, there are 66 books (39 in the O.T.), whereas Catholic Bibles have 73 books (46 in the O.T.)

[@aboi9865]

Luther removed those books

[@jakefromstatefarm7657]

7:30 It doesn’t say anywhere in scripture that the bread and the wine is a symbol of the flesh and blood, in both John 6 and Luke 22 it affirms that “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood you will not have life in you” Jn:6:54, and he reaffirms what he says several times the Greek word here that is used for ear is also tragon which refers to gnawing like…you know…when you actually eat something. You also didn’t provide any Scripture to back up your claim that it’s merely a symbol

[@johnkelsey1486]

When Jesus spoke of eating His flesh in John 6, He had already given the crowd an indication that He was has speaking figuratively. Earlier, in verses 32-35, Jesus had called Himself bread, comparing Himself with the manna in the wilderness: “‘Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’ ‘Sir,’ they said, ‘always give us this bread.’ Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” As if to clear up any misunderstanding, Jesus then distinguishes the physical from the spiritual: “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63, ESV).

[@FlatlandBreeze]

@@johnkelsey1486 I really can't accept the idea that for the first 1,500 years of Christianity that they had communion wrong. Or that what the apostles taught about communion was wrong. I find it much harder to believe that someone who read the Bible 1,500 later miraculously discovered that it was a metaphor.

[@johnkelsey1486]

@@FlatlandBreeze that's fine and dandy for you. The catholic view of transub removes the Jewish essence from communion. I can't accept that, it doesn't fit with the rest of the scriptures.

[@FlatlandBreeze]

John Kelsey what’s the Jewish essence

[@sammygomes7381]

@@johnkelsey1486 The food and drink Christ had for us was the "word" . No different then the lady at the well whom Christ told would keep getting thirsty if she drank from the well but Christ had water in which she would not thirst, the "word of God"

[@antoniobarreto3960]

Right to the heart of the matter,my father was a devoted Roman Catholic and converted to becoming a evangelical and he tells everyone that as long as we follow Jesus Christ and his teaching we are secure

[@queenkatara7861]

While this video is generally well-informed, I feel like there is a lot of misinformation or misinterpretation in this video of Catholicism. So as someone who is Catholic, I wanted to clarify our beliefs and some of the facts in the video before you inform your viewpoints. 1. Firstly, there isn’t just Protestants and Catholics who consider themselves Christians. I was baptized Orthodox Christian so there is that branch. Also I’m pretty sure Unitarians and Mormons usually consider themselves Christians (I’m probably forgetting some branches and I apologize). And I can be wrong in this, but aren’t there a lot of Protestants who don’t consider themselves Evangelical? Could just be the phrasing, but there are more than Catholics and non Catholics who are Protestants. 2. I have only met two Catholics who have completed all seven sacraments because Holy Orders and Matrimony are usually contradictory (unless you become a deacon or get an annulment). Again, could just be a phrasing thing. The only ones that are required are baptism, holy communion, confirmation, and maybe penance to absolve your sins. 3. I just want to clarify that Catholics have a symbolic view of the Bible and we are more focused on the meanings than the words. Therefore, clergy step in for modern interpretations of an ancient book. Of course, each individual also can have their own interpretations as well. That’s why so many Catholics have different interpretations of the same religion and where the whole “cafeteria Catholic” phrase comes from. Again, we can do that without going against our religion. 4. The Catholic Bible came first, so unless this was post reformation, Catholics didn’t add to the Protestant Bible. Protestants only consider the books written in Hebrew and Aramaic valid. I can’t tell you if they’re contradictory or not though, but I do believe that there are inconsistencies in scripture outside of that anyway imo. 5. The Mary section. So the priest assigns prayers and acts of penance based on what he feels the situation calls for. I think I’ve been to confession and have received prayers that aren’t Hail Marys as an act of penance. And Catholics believe Mary was without original sin. She wasn’t God, but she was considered the greatest human to ever live and that is why she was chosen to be Christ’s mother at least in our view. 6. I have literally not heard purgatory mentioned by a single priest or Catholic teaching and I went to Catholic school for 19 years and attended Catholic Church for longer. Not once. 7. We pray to “the dead” because we believe in saints and guardian angels. We consider saints to have more specialized areas of interest. You’re not wrong, but there’s an explanation. 8. I personally believe the bread and body as symbolic. Again, I can do that as a Catholic. In my personal opinion, I consider myself a Christian as I am a follower of Christ and see him as the divine savior. Being raised with a Catholic mom and Orthodox dad who never forced each other each other to convert, I see there are amazing things that each sect brings and it allows you to fine tune your beliefs more and find a place where you are most comfortable. I believe that the most important thing about being a Christian is to spread the message of Christ and we can’t really do that if we’re trying to exclude others from hearing it or participating in it. If you disagree with me, that’s fine, but let’s at least agree to disagree and work on what’s most important: making the world a better place. K bye.

[@colinpatrick2232]

Queen Katara couldn’t have said it better.

[@thomihs]

Good explanation. As long as Catholics are developing a relationship with the Father through Christ. Who cares if there are some beliefs about praying for Mary to pray and praying for angels to pray etc.. like Who cares .. as long as the Catholics are developing a relationship with Christ.. the new generation of Christians are just more straight forwards and embodying what it means to have a relationship ... however a lot of new generation Christians aren’t helping the situation of uniting all the churches ... only one person I see doing that and his name is Francis Chan

[@lisabelas8674]

@@thomihs Praying to Mary is no different than asking a fellow Christian to pray for us. We don't ask Mary to do anything but pray for us.

[@thomihs]

Lisa Belas you’re saying the same thing I did. Like I said.. cool.. as long as you develop a relationship between u and the father only as well

[@Madmonkeman]

I don't fully agree with Catholicism, but I don't think it has anything that affects salvation. Mormonism on the other hand still considers themselves Christian, but their beliefs are so off that it does affect their salvation.

[@KayMiller0429]

There is ONE religion and one only, Jesus Christ! He is THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!!!!!

[@PeterJohn-hl3ox]

But Jesus is not a religion

[@shakah5520]

Bro I love your channel.God has lead me to your channel my bro I’ve been praying for my knowledge of Christ to be expanded.

[@danielh1081]

Download Grace to You app. 😉 play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.gracetoyou

[@wisevirgin3405]

(1) The video's FIRST mistake is that there were individual congregational churches growing for 300 years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. --------------------- (2) The video's second mistake is the preacher CLAIMS that evangelicals believe that you are saved by grace alone - even implying that repentance is the RESULT of your regeneration. However the PROBLEM with that is even this preacher teaches (as most evangelicals do) that man can decide to "accept" Christ and become saved. Of course the decision to "accept" is clearly a "works gospel" and the doctrine of "accepting Christ" is not found in ANY Scripture (if you disagree send chapter and verse). -------------------------- (3) The preacher states that it is NOT the saint's job to decide who is a christian or not. That is heresy. The church consists of BOTH saved "wheat" sown by God and unsaved "tares" sown by Satan [Mat 13] The Bible COMMANDS the saints to (a) identify the "tares" by their "fruit" of bad behavior or false doctrines and (b) rebuke these people (in case they are just an ignorant "babe" in Christ and not a tare) and then (c) EXPEL all those who refuse to repent. So while this preacher says that it's NOT our duty to decide who is a REAL Christian and who is an unsaved tare of false teacher... the Bible say the OPPOSITE and it COMMANDS us to do exactly what the preacher pretends we cannot. ----------------------------- (4) It was always a MAJOR PART of the Bible that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church of saved "wheat" and the "leaven" of their false doctrines would corrupt the church - and eventually the entire Christian "Kingdom". In fact, just read Revelation chapter 2 & 3 to see the extent of this corruption before the end of 100AD... two hundred years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. The fact that today MOST evangelical churches (like this video) teach some form of false "works gospel" where people can become saved by (a) saying a sinner's prayer or (b) by making an alter call or by (c) repenting of your sins or (d) by "accepting" Christ or by (e) being baptized in water or (f) etc, etc, ---------------------------------- (5) So... yes the Catholic church is a "Christian" church, it is just a heretical christian church. Just like evangelical churches are all "Christian" churches but MOST are heretical Christian churches. ------------------------------------- All this is the FULFILLMENT of the Gospel that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church (being sown by Satan) is shown in the fact that MOST of the evangelical churches are teaching a gospel that was known as Semi-Pelagianism (and declared heresy by the early church) and later known as Arminianism (declared heresy by most Reformers) ------------------------------------ However, there are TWO important facts to consider: (a) since Pentecost there have always been real saints (wheat/sheep) who have preached the True Gospel and followed God's command to EXPEL unsaved "tares" from their churches - but now, at the end, there are few real saints (saved wheat/sheep) left on the earth. (b) there is a generation of Last Saints... the ones who never die and are "changed" (at the resurrection) in the "twinkling of an eye. AND these Last Saints preach Biblical mysteries which had remaine "closed-up" and "sealed" since Daniel's time [Dan 12::4 and 12:8-10] AND these Last Saints "shall see ALL these things", meaning the fulfillment of ALL Great Tribulation prophecies [Mat 24:15 and 24:33] AND these Last Saints "prophesy again" about these mysteries as the Seventh Trumpet "begins to sound" [Rev 10:7-11] --------------------------------------- You can see some of the mysteries taught by the Last Saints at: www.5thKingdomofHeaven.com ------------------------------------------

[@michaelolagbaye]

Thank you Jesus

[@lslabsgto6632]

Are Christian just professing faith in Christ? NO! Christ said, "NOT everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, BUT he who DOES the WILL of My Father in heaven." (Matt. 7:21). This is the problem for many - OBEDIENCE to the commandments. When one is told to obey, he or she reacts "NO, don't tell me what to do, I'm a christian anyway. This and that what I want to do." Christ is best example of obedience. He obeyed to point of death (Philip 2:5-8). So we must follow what He says and don't just believe. STUDY WITH US IN THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO OR CHURCH OF CHRIST to know the will of God that should be obeyed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Thank you.

[@josetierra100]

In the movie Religulous The Atheist Bill Maher talks about Christianity. He adds his own interpretation to our beliefs. He gets it 100% wrong. Bill Maher the atheist knows more about Evangelical Christianity then Allen Parr knows about Catholicism.

[@DaughterofGod333]

Catholics are THE Christians 🙏🏽 Proud to be Catholic Yes, Catholocism is 100% Biblical. What is not Biblical is the protestant reformation.

[@thundersstorms610]

I used to be Catholic and the church has many UNBIBLICAL beliefs like praying to the saints and Mary which isn't mentioned in the bible,ONLY JESUS CAN SAVE YOU INTO HEAVEN,purgatory also isn't mentioned in the bible,read the bible and check if I'm saying the truth

[@KeithMcormack895]

@@thundersstorms610 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_adXepg5uNnK8

[@KeithMcormack895]

Daughterofgod777 you are absolutely right

[@JPLMONEY23]

Yea just like Idolatry is 100% biblical. sure.

[@JPLMONEY23]

@Jessica Pracht How do you get to a place that don't exist and write about it.

[@johsiantorres8495]

I’m Catholic and staying catholic this is the one true apostolic church deal with it

[@lolsbehere3453]

No its not. You guys believe Mary is sinless. You believe That Mary and saints can hear your prayers. You trust the pope more then the bible. You guys believe so much things that goes against Yeshuas teachings. You step on Yeshuas blood by believing in purgatory. if purgatory is a thing then why did Yeshua have too die for our sins. If Mary is sinless then why did Yeshua have too die and not her?? You Guys are following a demonic Faith!

[@duckgogo1282]

Sanctus Gaming no one’s asking if you’re gonna stay

[@johsiantorres8495]

lolsbehere Wow your facts are invalid those are false opinions do a little research before coming up with fairy tails

[@Yulyyyyyyy]

David Ortiz my guy but did Jesus say pray to Mary?

[@duckgogo1282]

David Ortiz no one’s denying that. But praying to Mary didn’t come until 300 A.D. You’d think something that important would be there earlier

[@BirdDogey1]

I'm a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (OG type Lutheran). We maintain two sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Your comments on Catholicism are close but inaccurate. Not everything the Pope says is considered to be infallible, Mary is not the same as Jesus. I could go on. Again, their theology is much more nuanced. We as conservative Lutherans along with Roman Catholics and others hold to the Nicene and Apostles Creed. I would suggest your viewers read these. BTW, the bible doesn't say the bread and wine is a "symbol". No where does symbol appear in the text. Christ says, "This is my body". Christ says, "This is my blood". Christ doesn't say, "This is a symbol". Conservative Lutherans believe Christ says it so it is. We don't know how. We don't believe it physically changes. But we do believe Christ is present in the Lord's Supper. It is more than a "symbol".

[@zachleonard258]

mary wasnt randomly chosen lol

[@BuryMeInBabylon]

These evangelicals are biblically illiterate

[@godislove9548]

No, she worshipped God, so she was chosen. Anyone else could've been chosen though.

[@popoff2116]

She wasn’t randomly chosen She had the qualities God wanted From her faith to her genealogical history (that’s why it is important to read them) But just like any other character in the Bible they were very specific However they are no Gods God used them and wrote their stories for the bigger purpose But God can use anyone

[@godislove9548]

@@popoff2116 Like I said, she was favored in God's eyes, but He could've used anyone else if He wanted to.

[@popoff2116]

jake hedger That’s very inappropriate language Is that how you speak to the people you should love (according to the second greatest commandment mentioned by Jesus himself) “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” (Matthew 5:22) The word also teach us to treat others as superior (philippians 2:3)and to be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:29-32) and to use sweet words You are sining unnecessarily Calling us illiterate makes you a hypocrite May the grace of God be with you and whoever agrees with that phrase God is watching you at all moments always remember that It’s really hard to correct a christian who lack biblical knowledge Make sure your statements are backed up by God

[@pedroportalatin7011]

Jesus Christ is the church

[@MultiKINGWAYNE]

jesus is not coming back.

[@miguelangelmartinez3908]

Jesus is the head of the church, and believers make part of the body.

[@craigferguson4589]

No.. He is the head of the church. The church is the body of believers...those who have repented and put their faith in Christ.

[@AfroCentauri]

WAYNE HILLIARD “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ www.bible.com/1/2pe.3.3-4.kjv

[@wisevirgin3405]

That is ridiculous. First the REAL church (the saved wheat and sheep) are the "Bride of Christ". Secondly, Jesus was very clear that the church consists of unsaved tares (sown by Satan) and saved wheat/sheep (sown by God). The field is the world - both Jew and Gentile. The "fruit" of that field is either "wheat or tares". Both grow together until the "harvest" where the REAL Christians are gathered to Christ and the unsaved tares (being "children of Satan") are cast into the eternal Lake of Fire. This is very basic and essential theology child. Why is it "news" to you? ------------------

[@Pit8570]

Many I’m so happy I’m converting to Catholicism

[@judyarvy3702]

No religion died on the cross! And, do your research, God used religion to kill Jesus!

[@tamaselchlinger5484]

I am a catholic, I was raised as one and I am proud of it. I love protestants and I honestly think we can learn from each other. I also thank you Allen for your work because it is great and I like to listen to your content!😉😎✝

[@veritasmuy2407]

YOU: I am a catholic, I was raised as one and I am proud of it. *ME: Soooo.... you admit that you commit the Sin of Pride. And you are proud because your Roman hierarchy teaches heresy that contradicts the Original Apostles ??* For example, the Apostle/Canon teaches that DEATH entered the world by ONE MAN/Adam (Romans 5:12), and that Death/Satan were destroyed by one ONE MAN/Jesus dying on the cross (Hebrews 2:14, Genesis 3:15). -- ROME teaches that Death entered the world by the WOMAN/Eve and therefore Mary is the "new Eve" (no NT verses). Are you going to follow the heresies of Rome or are you going to follow the Apostle/Original Church ?? Can't follow BOTH cuz they contradict/oppose each other.

[@veritasmuy2407]

Please get a Hebrew/Greek/English bible so that you can look up the definitions of the actual Greek or Hebrew words in a Concordance -- you will be shocked at the many false translations there are in the English bibles which change the teachings of the Original Greek Church writings.

[@veritasmuy2407]

@@Bonaparte3922 Read whatever you wish -- no matter what Truth you read, you will continue to choose to follow the heresies of Rome. Do what you will.

[@veritasmuy2407]

@@Bonaparte3922 Read whatever you wish -- no matter what Truth you read, you will continue to choose to follow the heresies of Rome. Do what you will.

[@veritasmuy2407]

@@Bonaparte3922 YOU: You are guiding me to the truth *ME: You wouldn't know the Truth if it jumped off the pages of the Bible and bit you in the @ss.*

[@AndieZona]

Let’s all remember tho that the father, son & Holy Spirit are all one! It’s one spirit represented 3 ways but Jesus is God, God is the Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit is Jesus. Jesus isn’t just a son of God, He is God wrapped in flesh 💙

[@Frst2nxt]

You're a lot kinder to Catholics than I was as a protestant. Thanks for sharing your caring heart.

[@ead630]

"was"?

[@wisevirgin3405]

(1) The video's FIRST mistake is that there were individual congregational churches growing for 300 years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. --------------------- (2) The video's second mistake is the preacher CLAIMS that evangelicals believe that you are saved by grace alone - even implying that repentance is the RESULT of your regeneration. However the PROBLEM with that is even this preacher teaches (as most evangelicals do) that man can decide to "accept" Christ and become saved. Of course the decision to "accept" is clearly a "works gospel" and the doctrine of "accepting Christ" is not found in ANY Scripture (if you disagree send chapter and verse). -------------------------- (3) The preacher states that it is NOT the saint's job to decide who is a christian or not. That is heresy. The church consists of BOTH saved "wheat" sown by God and unsaved "tares" sown by Satan [Mat 13] The Bible COMMANDS the saints to (a) identify the "tares" by their "fruit" of bad behavior or false doctrines and (b) rebuke these people (in case they are just an ignorant "babe" in Christ and not a tare) and then (c) EXPEL all those who refuse to repent. So while this preacher says that it's NOT our duty to decide who is a REAL Christian and who is an unsaved tare of false teacher... the Bible say the OPPOSITE and it COMMANDS us to do exactly what the preacher pretends we cannot. ----------------------------- (4) It was always a MAJOR PART of the Bible that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church of saved "wheat" and the "leaven" of their false doctrines would corrupt the church - and eventually the entire Christian "Kingdom". In fact, just read Revelation chapter 2 & 3 to see the extent of this corruption before the end of 100AD... two hundred years BEFORE the Roman Catholic church was even started. The fact that today MOST evangelical churches (like this video) teach some form of false "works gospel" where people can become saved by (a) saying a sinner's prayer or (b) by making an alter call or by (c) repenting of your sins or (d) by "accepting" Christ or by (e) being baptized in water or (f) etc, etc, ---------------------------------- (5) So... yes the Catholic church is a "Christian" church, it is just a heretical christian church. Just like evangelical churches are all "Christian" churches but MOST are heretical Christian churches. ------------------------------------- All this is the FULFILLMENT of the Gospel that unsaved "tares" would infiltrate the church (being sown by Satan) is shown in the fact that MOST of the evangelical churches are teaching a gospel that was known as Semi-Pelagianism (and declared heresy by the early church) and later known as Arminianism (declared heresy by most Reformers) ------------------------------------ However, there are TWO important facts to consider: (a) since Pentecost there have always been real saints (wheat/sheep) who have preached the True Gospel and followed God's command to EXPEL unsaved "tares" from their churches - but now, at the end, there are few real saints (saved wheat/sheep) left on the earth. (b) there is a generation of Last Saints... the ones who never die and are "changed" (at the resurrection) in the "twinkling of an eye. AND these Last Saints preach Biblical mysteries which had remaine "closed-up" and "sealed" since Daniel's time [Dan 12::4 and 12:8-10] AND these Last Saints "shall see ALL these things", meaning the fulfillment of ALL Great Tribulation prophecies [Mat 24:15 and 24:33] AND these Last Saints "prophesy again" about these mysteries as the Seventh Trumpet "begins to sound" [Rev 10:7-11] --------------------------------------- You can see some of the mysteries taught by the Last Saints at: www.5thKingdomofHeaven.com ------------------------------------------

[@josetierra100]

Hello Peter I hope you are well. You say you were not kind to Catholics. I was just hoping you could explain to me why you would be unkind to Catholics?

[@lslabsgto6632]

Are Christian just professing faith in Christ? NO! Christ said, "NOT everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, BUT he who DOES the WILL of My Father in heaven." (Matt. 7:21). This is the problem for many - OBEDIENCE to the commandments. When one is told to obey, he or she reacts "NO, don't tell me what to do, I'm a christian anyway. This and that what I want to do." Christ is best example of obedience. He obeyed to point of death (Philip 2:5-8). So we must follow what He says and don't just believe. STUDY WITH US IN THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO OR CHURCH OF CHRIST to know the will of God that should be obeyed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Thank you.

[@Frst2nxt]

@@josetierra100 I was taught in a private school at age 13 that Catholics were not Christians, informed that the group I had entered at 11 was protestant, and that, therefore, I was protestant. I had been in the j.w. cult from infancy till grade 3, and taught that Christians were heathens and were earmarked by "jehovah" for annihilation. I was an agnostic from age 8 till 11. At about age 14, I was taught by seventh day adventists that Catholics are antichrist and told historical lies that there was a different church for 2000 years whose saints the Catholics killed for as long as Catholics have existed. They were represented as though they did everything the muslims have actually done to Catholics. When I fasted and prayed, I'd often start to hear the HOLY SPIRIT defend the Catholic Church and would tell myself that I had something blocking me from hearing GOD correctly. Eventually, while writing a book against the Catholic Church, I had a miraculous change of heart that immediately put all my years of research into proper perspective, and I sought to become a Catholic, but it was 5 years, because I didn't know how to tell my mother and siblings who had been going through the same thing as me. We all converted together. They had been afraid I'd reject them if they became Catholic.

[@PInk77W1]

Jesus * started one church * He said it would be visible * He said would last forever * He would always be with it * He said it would be messy * He picked 12 apostles * They picked successors * He talked of his Kingdom * He said Seek and u shall find. * He said those who u forgive * He said This is My Body * He said father let them be one. The Roman Catholic Church

[@ladykiller3009]

I dont think so in my opinion because they expect things in the church that is not of God

[@josetierra100]

Airborne brother that is 1 excellent common

[@PInk77W1]

@@ladykiller3009 like ?

[@gabrielalvarado7849]

Thank you for this comment, I am learning about Catholicism. “Let them be one”? When the Bible talks about a Church, it means all the believers, I’ve met protestants who are saved without being Catholic.

[@PInk77W1]

@@gabrielalvarado7849 Jesus gave us the Catholic Church for salvation.

[@ShadowFungus]

I never knew people viewed catholic this way. I was born a catholic and grew up knowing christians and the other branches are the same and only differentiated in practices. Sadly, from what i’ve seen and watched, a lot of people are more focused on the religion itself rather than the beliefs we share in. 🙂

[@itsmonikamaria670]

So misinformed. When we pray to saints we ask them to pray for us. They themselves don't have any other power. We would never put anyone (including Mary) on the same level as God.

[@stanshioroy5890]

That is what sounds idiotic to me.Why do you even pray to them in the first place.? Just don't.You have Jesus for you.You don't need the saints to pray for you.I say again ,You have JESUS.Don't pray to the saints when you have Jesus.He has given us the authority to ask or pray to him directly.

[@BuryMeInBabylon]

Stanshio Roy be consistent at least don’t ever pray another Intercessory prayer in your life

[@godislove9548]

@@BuryMeInBabylon We don't pray to or for the dead.

[@spencer62321]

itsmonikamaria why do Catholics pray to saints when you can just pray to god yourself like you have a direct line to god so just pray to him? never understood that about Catholics

[@tabithaoncoffee]

@@spencer62321 Because God is not the god of the dead but of the living. Catholics believe saints are alive in Christ, in heaven. Also, the Bible tells us the prayers of the righteous are powerful. We are not righteous but the saints are. So we can ask them to pray for us. It is no different than asking your family member or your friend to pray for you. Revelation tells us that people are alive in heaven and they pray for us.

[@Christina-cf9ot]

"You are saved by faith alone" is not biblical. I've not read all the comments, but this has not been addressed. Practically the entire bible is a contradiction to that statement. Even that verse from Romans is both mistranslated and taken out of context. Jesus contradicts this himself over and over, "Many will say to me, 'Lord Lord!' and I will say to them, 'depart from me you evil doers'." Verse in Romans: Mistranslated: The verse originally said "you are saved by faith" - Luther added "alone" to fit his theology. If one understands the context it can be an OK, if confusing, translation. Context: If that verse in Romans is looked at in context, Paul is talking to the Jewish church in Rome who wanted to circumcise the gentiles and he is arguing that *works of the Jewish law* do not bring salvation. He uses the example of Abraham who was saved by his faith ...a faith which Abraham acted on by leaving his homeland at 80, trusting in God's promises. The point is that "God accounted it to him as righteousness" BEFORE he was circumcised, but AFTER he had ACTED on his faith. Faith = Obedience of Faith. (1st and last time Paul mentions faith in Romans he calls it that) Works = Jewish Law - specifically circumcision. Finally - James stated very clearly that "Faith without works is dead." You can't pick one verse and build a theology around it, ignoring the rest of scripture.

[@zbawieniejestwieczne9013]

Dear Christina, you need to get saved. Here is Bible for you as you clearly don't know the content of NEW TESTAMENT. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. blessings

[@Christina-cf9ot]

​@@zbawieniejestwieczne9013 No one is arguing that we are not saved through faith. The question is - are we saved by faith alone? The bible clearly says the answer is no. I believe the formula often used is "by grace, through faith, working in love." Analogy: Have you ever ridden as a passenger of a motorcycle? You have to lean with the turns - which can be terrifying as you are actually leaning towards the road when you want to lean away and stay upright. You need to get away from a fire - there is no way to run fast enough but someone offers to give you a ride on a motorcycle. You need three things to get away from the fire: 1. A motorcycle and a driver (Grace and God) 2. The belief that the driver can get you to safety (Faith) 3. The actual action of getting on the scary donor-mobile and then doing the scary things the driver tells you to do (Works - Obedience of Faith) If you are missing the third it really doesn't matter that the first two exist. Actually, if you remove any of the three components you will not get to heaven: 1. no grace - atheism is true 2. no faith - you are pharisee who has already received his reward 3. no works - your faith is dead and you'll be told "depart from me you evil-doer" Obedience of Faith. Jesus told us we needed to be baptized, to confess our sins, and to eat his flesh to be saved. "But the good thief..." Yes, the good thief had special circumstances. Others may also have special circumstances, but those are OTHERS not YOU. If you are TOLD to wash in the Jordan river 7x it doesn't really matter if another is cleansed with a touch - you must wash to be clean. The act of being obedient in faith is what God rewards. Trust, humility, a contrite heart, and submitting to the greater knowledge and wisdom of God when you do not understand - those actions are what save you. Those are all Works done in Faith - trusting in Grace.

[@rosiesworld8064]

James 2;26 As the body without spirit is dead FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD!

[@lake3176]

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Acts 16:30-31 “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” + Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” + John 5:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life."

[@zbawieniejestwieczne9013]

@xtreme survival , this cult didn't give me the Bibile is God himself who made it all happen. Take your mind and SOUL out of Catholic gutter or you will perish.

[@josetierra100]

In the late fourth Century the Catholic Church labeled the Gnostic writings apocryphal and canonized the writings of the Apostles as scripture. In 2021 pastor Allen Parr rewrites history and calls the deuterocanonical books from the Old Testament apocryphal. He even gets the number of books wrong. There are seven of them not 14. If you need proof of this history, look into the Gutenberg Bible. It was printed in 1451 before the Protestant movement even began. It includes all seven, not 14 of the deuterocanonical, not apocryphal books of the Old Testament. The scariest part of this entire issue is that the pastor can get every single bit of this wrong and people will still call him a great pastor. He loses no credibility whatsoever. This is especially scary since he is a Christian pastor.

[@suestephan3255]

That was brief but concise. Thank you as I feel the Holy Spirit directed this. Thank you

[@Stevenharknett]

You are wrong. As a Catholic we do not elevate Mary to the level of Jesus. We do not worship Mary. You are stating a common misconception. There is so much you conveyed which is incorrect. Ask yourself 1 question where did you get your protestant biblenfrom.and your authority to interpret it and who gave authority to your bishops.

[@MrBird-dw4ux]

When you say hail mary you elevate her, notice how she’s in lower case. She was a normal woman that God selected to carry the savior Jesus. A woman that had sinned. You also call your priest father and pray to saints, and have idols.

[@MrBird-dw4ux]

noicecupcake no, I’m not catholic.

[@lauraJ0an]

@noicecupcake Don't people keep photos of their parents, brothers/sisters, friends, pets and such in their homes? Heck, even posters of rock stars and people admired. It's the same premise when as Catholics we have statues of Mary and Saints. We respect them as they have lived their life for Christ and we look up to do so with just as much love and respect. And why would she not be considered in higher esteem than any other Apostle or Saint? God chose her personally to give birth and love His only Son, Himself in flesh. So yes she was without original sin and yes Jesus(God) loves/respected her very highly. Those are a few reasons we love Mother Mary and ask her to intercede for our prayers. I really wish people would sit with one another (a Catholic in this regard) and ask them questions in an open conversation rather than assume or get their information from tainted sources. Also, technically, in it's simplest form, anyone who truly believes in the Holy Trinity is "Christian."

[@realmarine72]

@@MrBird-dw4ux God's word said it first. We just obey God's word.

[@realmarine72]

@noicecupcake was Adam or Eve born to sin?

[@MUTHONIKIRUBI]

I would like to thank you for uploading this video because when I read the comments of true Catholics, it gives me hope that our Catholic faith is still rooted to the true Vine, Jesus Christ and whatever false teaching your kind propagates, you find you are contradicting yourself. One thing is certain, The Day is coming when we shall stand in front of the Judge and all truth shall be revealed because we can neither deceive God or be deceived by Him.

[@iamnaomi8326]

Amen. God bless you

[@Supablonde1]

Why does the pope bless troops to go to war and shed blood,even killing other Catholics from other countries???? how can this church be considered universal if they kill their own kind?????????????????

[@chrisyuwdah]

Do you pray to mary and dead saints? Communication with the dead is necromancy.

[@PVCGunita]

Chris Israel Jesus (and in a sense Peter since he also talked) talked to Moses and Elijah. Did He commit necromancy as a human? Please know the definition of necromancy before you accuse us Catholics as one. God bless.

[@Supablonde1]

+Phil- Would you like to know what worship God approves of???? also does your religion teach you and prepare you of the coming Armageddon????? the last days stated in Matthew 24?????

[@normacasini838]

Why christening? Traditionally, parents held a christening for their new baby to mark the beginning of their upbringing in the Christian faith. It is not a baptism in the sense that an adult would have done, but this is a dedication to the faith-to Jesus. This is a presentation of a new life to the congregation and a time for family celebration.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, in the Third Century, invoked the Holy Father to do Infant Baptism, because he felt his falling away from Christ was due to his lack of Baptism. When one is unbaptized the devil has control of your soul. Infant Baptism has been in the church for 1700 years. It's Protestants who misdirected on that. Every Catholic renews their Baptismal vows once per year during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Protestants literally undid everything Christ established. Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders and Matrimony are the Seven Sacraments of the Church. Without Baptism you cannot receive the Holy Ghost, and without Confirmation you cannot be a Soldier of Christ. Without Matrimony you will not persevere in marriage. Without the Holy Eucharist you'll be weak and unable to resist evil. Without Penance you'll stay in your sins.

[@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.... Tip for everone: read the writing of Luther, Calvin and Zwingli and you will learn what kind of persons they really are...

[@РоксоланаМутка]

I am catholic and what you said about salvation is not true. I don't know if there are some people who believe that they have to do good works to get to heaven but we do good deeds because of James 2;17 NKJV

[@highscore4795]

Good deeds aren’t getting you to heaven. You have to repent and be born again

[@РоксоланаМутка]

@@highscore4795 100% agree

[@РоксоланаМутка]

@@highscore4795 I do agree 100% on that but also read Romans 2:6, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, Psalm 62:12. And there's more, but I also do agree that we are also saved by faith. 👼💞

[@tansongpinoy1354]

No sir. Good work cannot save us!

[@tansongpinoy1354]

No sir. Martin Luther is Right. God will never recognize us to our Good work. Our Good work cannot save us for the Wrath of God. Only in Jesus will find Righteousness. All we need to do is to Trust Jesus that we will set free in the Power of God. Not in our good work but in the work of the Spirit of God. We sanctify by Grace and Work of Holy Spirit. Not in our Good Work. Good work is a part of Christian Life but Good work cannot Justify and Sanctify because our Work is Garbage in the Eyes of God. The Word of God will reveal, Faith and Good work cannot save Us in Eternal Hell. Only by faith alone. Faith + Work = Salvation, Wrong. Genuine faith = Salvation Because of Our faith will produce Good work. Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- Ephesians 2:9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. .. .. God will revealed the Truth. Catholic did not understand the faith In Christ Alone and the Work of the Holy Spirit not in our Work. St. Paul and James is not contradict to each other. Faith without Work is dead. If we have a faith in Jesus and we Love Jesus Obey his command. But good work cannot save us. Only in Jesus will find the righteousness not in our good work.

[@carmens3685]

I serve in a music ministry, and in doing so, we serve a few Catholic Parishes. Altho' I am NOT Catholic, and disagree with some of the doctrine, during one Men's Conference in which we ministered, the priest PREACHED, y'all! Then, he called for the men to come up to the altar, and I watched them come up and cry out to JESUS, INCLUDING the Priest. At that moment I was convicted in knowing that it is NOT for us to say who does or does NOT truly worship Him in Spirit and Truth, who does/doesn't have a relationship with Jesus, and who is/isn't saved.

[@slarkel506]

It all depends on what they are doing, if they have a hidden agenda and worship other God's secretly like much Catholics of the Vatican do, and watered down churches, then the holy spirit of our father condemns that behavior. Remember, we as people do not see the hearts of others only Jesus does, however he does want us to make a stand against these wicked things as his children and servants. Again we do not know who is willing to change, but speaking generally, those who practices such things will be thrown into our father's judgement

[@EonMckenzie64]

What part of the Catholic doctrine do you agree with? Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast for it is the number of a man and his number is six hundred threescore and six. I wouldn't walk into the den of the Dragon because what fellowship does light have with darkness. Men in a place of idolatry crying out to JESUS? Are they crying out to the POPE or JESUS? I hope they come to the full understanding that they are in the wrong place and come out from among them.

[@user-ew8tf3qp3o]

Slarkel Rijit Catholics don’t worship other Gods those are just lies.

[@EonMckenzie64]

@@Kitiwake ok maybe not the Beast..the false prophet

[@jaroslavavovk2753]

I agree with you, I am a Catholic and I know that most Catholichs are in delusion, for example with saints, most of them pray to saints like to God what is totaly wron. Catholic hurch teach us to pray to st. like we would ask some friend of ours to pray for us. And finally, CATHOLICS DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY LITERALLY DRINK JESUS BLOOD AND EAT HIS LASH, IT IS REDICULUS.

[@MajorWeakness]

Wow, you said the bible says "the wine or grape juice is just a symbol". Please cite the chapter and verse where you find this l...cause it aint there. It actually says the opposite, read John Chapter 6.

[@mitchynitchy]

The Lord Jesus declared 7 "I AM" statements I am the bread of life I am the light of the world I am the gate of the sheep I am the good sheperd I am the resurrection and the life I am the true vine I am the way, the truth and the life ~The Lord used these strong methapors to proclaim himself. So yes he use symbolism for us to understand.

[@Thelonetreedairy]

I'm still waiting on a response to this question myself. No where does it say that the bread and "grape juice" are symbolic. And as for the "7 symbolic I AMs" only one of those does Christ reinforce 6 times in a row, even when his disciples can't accept it and turn away. If it were mearly a symbol, his followers wouldn't have struggled with this saying and walked away from him that day, and if they simply misunderstood his symbolic speech, he would have corrected them as he did in other times of misunderstanding, but instead, as they question this hard teaching, he DOUBLES DOWN AGAIN, "unless you chew the flesh and drink the blood of the son of man, you have no life within you." The followers all leave and he turns to his Apostles and asks them if they're gonna leave too! And of course Peter says, "to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." They didn't fully understand it at that time either but chose to believe anyways. Protestants today don't fully understand it, so therefore choose NOT to believe. How is that any different than the followers in John chapter 6? And lets not forget what St Ignatius of Antioch warned us in the late first century, "...be wary of those who claim that the Eucharist is not the true body and blood of our lord Jesus Christ." This man was personally taught by John the Apostle and was companions of St Paul and St Peter. Is it not logical to take the word and understanding of a man that WALKED WITH THE APOSTLES over the personal interpretation of a KZbinr 2000 years later? The majority of the Catholic beliefs explained in this video are grossly misrepresented unfortunately. I leave with one last question to ponder...if the Bible is your sole authority, and the Canon of scripture was closed at 66 books, who determines that those 66 books are divinely-inspired? Was the table of contents magically floated down from heaven? No, the Catholic Church canonized the Bible 1600 years ago and it had 72 books in it. 1200 years later Martin Luther decided to remove 7 books on his own authority, but I thought that we weren't supposed to add or take away from scripture? So who gave Martin Luther that Authority?

[@mikerath4377]

@@mitchynitchy so when Jesus said " I am the bread of life, my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life in you. If you eat my flesh and drinks my blood unworthily is guilty of my death". John 6: 52-53. That sounds symbolic to you?

[@MajorWeakness]

@@Thelonetreedairy , well i hope this KZbinr is researching what you and i have claimed.. if he does he will have to do a lot of scriptural gymnastics to see something different. HOPEFULLY he and others will see the truths of the Catholic faith

[@MajorWeakness]

@NPC Trailer Switch, Celebrity NPC the bible says and Jesus says it is so thats what we should believe.

[@GntleStranger]

This helped me a lot.. I was seriously considering joining the Catholic Church and you have answered all of my questions. I pray to and serve only, Jesus Christ therefore I remain Protestant. Thank you

[@monkeymode7529]

The earliest Christians asked Mary and the saints to pray for them, we actually have historical evidence proving this. It’s actually less in line with the teachings of the apostles to not ask those in heaven to pray for us.

[@kaboom9081]

@@monkeymode7529 Is that in the Bible? where? A Catholic friend told me that simply because Mary gave birth to Jesus she deserves high adoration just like my own mother. When I asked where is that in the Bible he had no answer, only that its "common sense". There's too much Roman "traditions" and wishful thinking and not enough Bible facts in the Catholic faith. If we can simply pray for those in purgatory to enter heaven, then Jesus' sacrifice was in vain. You also have the wrong meaning of a saint. A saint is not someone perfect, it is any person separated for God's Kingdom and that's any born again believer today.

[@monkeymode7529]

@@kaboom9081 purgatory isn’t hell, which is what Christ’s sacrifice saves us from, purgatory is a final purging of sin you go through on your way to heaven. And we don’t think saints are perfect humans, saints are those in heaven, and a canonized saint is one we can know to be in heaven. The earliest Christians as I said believed in asking saints to pray for them, such beliefs pre date the Bible itself, which was compiled into one text in the 5th century AD, over 300 years after Christ. over a dozen generations of Christians had already lived and died before they even had a Bible, and as far as we know, all of them believed asking saints to pray for them was a good thing, as did all Christians before the 1600s

[@kaboom9081]

@@monkeymode7529 You said a lot of things and didn't provide Bible verses. Where is purgatory mentioned in the new testament? Why didnt Jesus teach about it? Thats because His blood covers all our sins providing eternal life to those who repent and believe. But like this video demonstrates, catholics believe salvation is Jesus plus works ( you need to earn it) ...making his crucifixion incomplete even though he cried out "it is finished". Salvation is the work of God, not of man....hence there's nothing we can possibly add to it. If we do, that's where we become religious instead of followers of Christ. Sola scriptura.

[@monkeymode7529]

@@kaboom9081 I suggest if you want an actual Catholic apologist to answer these questions you check out Catholic answers, I hope you will see as I did (I’m a convert from Protestantism) the truth of the Catholic faith

[@ferriteproductions2456]

I’m Catholic and I believe it’s the one true church founded by Jesus Christ. AMA.

[@empowermefitness618]

Then why you pray to Maryabd listen to the pope?

[@davidbermudez7704]

Ferrite Productions No is not

[@ferriteproductions2456]

Empower Me Fitness We ask for Mary’s intercession. Just like we would ask a living person, like you or I, to pray for us, so too can we ask someone whose in heaven to pray for us. Mary specifically has been shown in scripture to be very close to Christ and able to intercede as she did at The Wedding of Cana with the water turned to wine. As for the Pope we believe the that Jesus left behind a body to interpret his scriptures and over forms of revelation, when he said, “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church”. In fact the early Christians turned to Peter’s revelation to decide they would no longer follow Jewish dietary laws in the acts of the apostles and then held council in Jerusalem to confirm the teaching as binding on all Christianity, just like the Pope and his Cardinals do today. In fact the canon of scripture (The Bible) comes from the council of Nicea, so if you read the Bible as inspired scripture, then you accept Papal authority without even knowing it. Great question, thanks 🙏

[@empowermefitness618]

@@ferriteproductions2456 you dont need to go to anyone else to talk to God. Mary had nothing to do with turning water to wine. If you read the bible for yourself and pray for wisdom you will see.

[@empowermefitness618]

@@ferriteproductions2456 everything you said goes against Gods word. Why believe the pope over The Word?

[@johncastle3350]

Christians do not bow down to clay and stone even though it looks like Jesus.

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

JOHN CASTLE that’s idol worship .

[@theofilluseliezer8549]

Ffs who the fuck bow down to a fucking thing we pray to Jesus as god not Maria y'all will be hardly saved if you praise and pray to Maria John 14:6

[@Djesparz]

I venerate an object as the Jews venerated the Ark of the Covenant, with the cherubim on it. And Mart I venerate especially because she is the Ark of the New Covenant, for she held the true Word and true bread of life within, and was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit.

[@joelancon7231]

No we dont bow to the stone we bow to what the stone represents I thought that old statue worship argument was gone but low and behold it still exist if you have a pucture of your daughter do you love the picture and the frame itself or what the picture represents? Its a rhetorical question

[@joelancon7231]

@@theofilluseliezer8549 and for the record we pray to mary and ask for intercession we dont worship Mary if you read the Hail Mary or any other Marian prayers that the Church Ordains than you would know that all we do is ask her to pray for us

[@logicallyfallacious4151]

Man, this guy is missing a lot of important facts about Catholicism -- especially how he assumes that penance consists of "x amount of Hail Marys"

[@sgp2010]

True, and here are some other things. Mary is not on the same level as Jesus, nor was she a sinful woman, as the Bible states she was without sin. She is venerated, but not worshipped. The Pope and the Cathechism are not on the same level as the Bible. The Bible overrides the Popes teachings (which they rarely do) in case of a corrupt Pope. Catholics add only 7 books, not 14 And finally, prayers for those in purgatory only help them if they accept it, and are not required to get to Heaven.

[@logicallyfallacious4151]

Steven Peay to be fair, the 7 “extra” books were never added. They were always there.

[@wesleysimelane3423]

@@sgp2010 "as the bible states she was without sin"....you err.The belief that Mary lived without sin from the moment of her conception springs from your Church tradition. It evolved over a period of time and was not formally defined as a teaching of your Church until 1854. It is not found explicitly in Scripture, but for Catholics it is twisted from the testimony of Scripture that Mary was “full of grace” (Luke 1:28) and “blessed” (Luke 1:42).

[@armandsimmons6195]

Steven Peay what verse says she was sinless? I can show you verses that clearly say that Jesus was sinless. 1 Peter 2:22 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 2 Corinthians 5:21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.

[@armandsimmons6195]

Wesley Simelane its not even in the bible hahahaha and we are also saved by grace through Jesus Christ, are we sinless?

[@bb3ll07]

So the way the confessional works is like this... It is just like going to counseling for your mental health. Everyone is not strong enough to cope with sin the same way we cannot cope with mental health so we go talk to our teacher that God sent to help us learn how to fight sin. I may confess everyday to God and never overcome my sins because maybe I am praying wrong or not repenting daily as I should, but if I confess to the priest, he teaches me what scriptures to read to help me overcome the sins that are causing me pain. The same way we ask people all over the world to "pray for me and my family through this hard time" is the same way you ask the priest to pray for you while fighting with sin. I attend a very old school Catholic Church in Canton, MS called Sacred Heart, and the father of the church broke everything down for me to understand as a young adult in my twenties. The confessional just basically makes you hold yourself accountable more because you have confessed your sins to a guy that you really don't want to know your business the same way you feel when confessing things about your mental health episodes to your counselor. Everyone is not as strong as they think they are when coping with sin and even mental health.

[@bb3ll07]

@lary Snw You can’t read part of John... You have to read the entire book sweetie! Thanks for trying to correct me though! I am in RCIA so I have all the answers Here you go: Just as God empowered his priests to be instruments of forgiveness in the Old Testament, the God/man Jesus Christ delegated authority to his New Testament ministers to act as mediators of reconciliation as well. Jesus made this remarkably clear in John 20:21-23 John 20:22-23 is nothing more than Jesus emphasizing one essential aspect of the priestly ministry of the apostles: To Forgive men’s sins in the person of Christ- “Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven, whose sins you retain are retained.” Moreover, auricular confession is strongly implied here. The only way the apostles could either forgive or retain sins is by first hearing those sins confessed, and then making a judgment whether or not the penitent should be absolved. My priest actually asks me to talk to God more and points me to scriptures to help me with my specific sins. It’s all about accountability 🤦🏽‍♀️ He has never told me I have to go through him to get to heaven. He does NOT force us to come to confessional. It’s a preference for different people :)

[@paulhallett1452]

You get Catholic teaching on Justification wrong; and the sacraments are not “works”; also get Magisterium and Tradition wrong (one of Great products of which is the Bible itself); Catholics do not believe we have to “go through a Priest” to get to God or to get forgiveness. Wrong on Penance, wrong on Mother of God - she was necessarily conceived without sin and remained without sin. Purgatory all wrong. Prayer to Saints is like asking any person to pray for you. Your laugh at Eucharist - is saddening - my friend - there is no scripture to point to your insertion of Symbolism - not in any Last Supper account - nor in John 6 - Please try to learn enough to be accurate so that all Christians can come home to the Universal Church headed by the Bishop of Rome - it is the only one Christ founded and it lives on and welcomes all!

[@itsmetiqui1136]

Hey can you by any chance send me verses on how Mary remain without sin, I’m trying to explain to a friend.

[@aswiftturn4890]

@@itsmetiqui1136 Mary remaining without sin is not in the bible. When the church compiled the bible, they do not include all, and those that are left, remained as written tradition. Since the authority is in the church and not in the bible 1 Tim 3:15 says that the church is the pillar and foundation of truth... So we obey on their decision with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that is why our church doctrines and dogmas have consistent truth. And if I am not mistaken, in one of the apparition of Mary, she said about the Immaculate Conception or Immaculate (her) Mary? I'm not sure about the details

[@ebelebryan3159]

Mary recognized her sinful state Luke 1:46-48a Mary brought a sin offering to the priest Luke 2:24 & Leviticus 12:7-8 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23

[@aswiftturn4890]

@@ebelebryan3159 Romans 3:23 says, “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” First John 1:8 adds, “If any man says he has no sin he is a liar and the truth is not in him.” These texts could not be clearer for millions of Protestants: “How could anyone believe Mary was free from all sin in light of these Scripture passages? What’s more, Mary herself said, ‘My soul rejoices in God my savior’ in Luke 1:47. She clearly understood herself to be a sinner if she admits to needing a savior.” The Catholic Answer Not a few Protestants are surprised to discover the Catholic Church actually agrees that Mary was “saved.” Indeed, Mary needed a savior! However, Mary was “saved” from sin in a most sublime manner. She was given the grace to be “saved” completely from sin so that she never committed even the slightest transgression. Protestants tend to emphasize God’s “salvation” almost exclusively to the forgiveness of sins actually committed. However, Sacred Scripture indicates that salvation can also refer to man being protected from sinning before the fact: Now to him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you without blemish before the presence of his glory with rejoicing, to the only God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and for ever. (Jude 24-25) Get the free ebook "Getting Started with the Early Church" Six hundred years ago, the great Franciscan theologian Duns Scotus explained that falling into sin could be likened to a man approaching unaware a deep ditch. If he falls into the ditch, he needs someone to lower a rope and save him. But if someone were to warn him of the danger ahead, preventing the man from falling into the ditch at all, he would be saved from falling in the first place. Likewise, Mary was saved from sin by receiving the grace to be preserved from it. But she was still saved. All Have Sinned Except . . . But what about “all have sinned” (Rom. 3:23) and “if any man says he has no sin he is a liar and the truth is not in him” (1 John 1:8)? Wouldn’t “all” and “any man” include Mary? On the surface, this sounds reasonable. But this way of thinking carried to its logical conclusion would list Jesus Christ in the company of sinners as well. No faithful Christian would dare say that. Yet no Christian can deny the plain texts of Scripture declaring Christ’s full humanity either. Thus, to take 1 John 1:8 in a strict, literal sense would apply “any man” to Jesus as well. The truth is Jesus Christ was an exception to Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:8. And the Bible tells us he was in Hebrews 4:15: “Christ was tempted in all points even as we are and yet he was without sin.” The question now is: Are there any other exceptions to this rule? Yes-millions of them. Both Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:9 deal with personal rather than original sin. (Romans 5 deals with original sin.) And there are two exceptions to that general biblical norm as well. But for now, we will simply deal with Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:8. First John 1:8 obviously refers to personal sin because in the very next verse, John tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins . . .” We do not confess original sin; we confess personal sins. The context of Romans 3:23 makes clear that it too refers to personal sin: None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands, no one seeks for God. All have turned aside, together they have gone wrong; no one does good, not even one. Their throat is an open grave. They use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness. (Rom. 3:10-14) Original sin is not something we do; it is something we’ve inherited. Romans chapter three deals with personal sin because it speaks of sins committed by the sinner. With this in mind, consider this: Has a baby in the womb or a child of two ever committed a personal sin? No. To sin a person has to know the act he is about to perform is sinful while freely engaging his will in carrying it out. Without the proper faculties to enable them to sin, children before the age of accountability and anyone who does not have the use of his intellect and will cannot sin. So, there are and have been millions of exceptions to Romans 3:23 and 1 John 1:8. Still, how do we know Mary is an exception to the norm of “all have sinned?” And more specifically, is there biblical support for this claim? Yes, there is much biblical support. The Name Says it All And [the angel Gabriel] came to [Mary] and said, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” (Luke 1:28-30) Many Protestants will insist this text to be little more than a common greeting of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary. “What does this have to do with Mary being without sin?” Yet, the truth is, according to Mary herself, this was no common greeting. The text reveals Mary to have been “greatly troubled at the saying and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be” (Luke 1:29, emphasis added). What was it about this greeting that was so uncommon for Mary to react this way? We can consider at least two key aspects. First, according to biblical scholars (as well as Pope John Paul II), the angel did more than simply greet Mary. The angel actually communicated a new name or title to her. (cf. Redemptoris Mater, 8, 9). In Greek, the greeting was kaire, kekaritomene, or “Hail, full of grace.” Generally speaking, when one greeted another with kaire, a name or title would be found in the immediate context. “Hail, king of the Jews” in John 19:3 and “Claudias Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greeting” (Acts 23:26) are two biblical examples of this. The fact that the angel replaces Mary’s name in the greeting with “full of grace” was anything but common. This would be analogous to me speaking to one of our tech guys at Catholic Answers and saying, “Hello, he who fixes computers.” In Hebrew culture, names and name changes tell us something permanent about the character and calling of the one named. Just recall the name changes of Abram to Abraham (from “father” to “father of the multitudes”) in Genesis 17:5, Saray to Sarah (“my princess” to “princess”), in Genesis 17:15 and Jacob to Israel (“supplanter” to “he who prevails with God”) in Genesis 32:28. In each case, the names reveal something permanent about the one named. Abraham and Sarah transition from being a “father” and “princess” of one family to being “father” and “princess” or “mother” of the entire people of God (see Rom. 4:1-18; Is. 51:1-2). They become patriarch and matriarch of God’s people forever. Jacob/Israel becomes the patriarch whose name, “he who prevails with God,” continues forever in the Church, which is called “the Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16). The People of God will forever “prevail with God” in the image of the patriarch Jacob. What’s in a name? According to Scripture, quite a lot. St. Luke uses the perfect passive participle, kekaritomene, as his “name” for Mary. This word literally means “she who has been graced” in a completed sense. This verbal adjective, “graced,” is not just describing a simple past action. Greek has another tense for that. The perfect tense is used to indicate that an action has been completed in the past resulting in a present state of being. “Full of grace” is Mary’s name. So what does it tell us about Mary? Well, the average Christian is not completed in grace and in a permanent sense (see Phil. 3:8-12). But according to the angel, Mary is. You and I sin, not because of grace, but because of a lack of grace, or a lack of our cooperation with grace, in our lives. This greeting of the angel is one clue into the unique character and calling of the Mother of God. Only Mary is given the name “full of grace” and in the perfect tense, indicating that this permanent state of Mary was completed. From Catholic Answer

[@itsmetiqui1136]

@@aswiftturn4890 shouldn’t the church reflect and have based on God’s Word? Whatever decision the Church makes should be cornerstone on God’s word? I’m just trying to understand is all lol

[@nhlanhlamazibuko8489]

I like your videos in most cases because your information/research is accurate this one however is obscure the research is accurate but the information is incorrect or application rather. I can sit you through every point you pointed out and explain what Catholics actually do

[@AthanaSus]

@THE BEAT by Allen Parr hey yo we need you to respond to this! Stop strawmanning the Catholic position!

[@leticiastar30]

I agree with you! He needs to do more research before talking

[@TKO67]

@@AthanaSus He is catholic what do you expect ?

[@victorglemberg3359]

No the Catholic Church has never said Mary is a Co creator that is completely wrong.

[@lightninlad]

Yeah, like I can’t count the number of times non-Catholics say that we Catholics believe that Mary is our co-redeemer. I always ask them to cite their source but they never do.

[@Musterdseed87755]

Catholics worship statues especially Mary and the saints. I have catholic friends who admit that and are proud of it. So wrong

[@Roca005]

Qu33n_ 1nk worship? Never! Venerate, yes! When I see a portrait of my grandmother who passed long ago, I remember how much I love her. I can even speak to the portrait, not waiting for an answer or thinking that my grandmother’s picture is her. By the same token, I see a picture or image of the Virgen Mary, and think that Jesus gave her to all of humanity when he gave her to St. John to care for. I tell her that I love her and to please pray to the Lord for me and my intentions. That is what intercession is. Just like you might ask your pastor and your brethren to pray to the Lord for your necessities. The only difference is that I know that she is in Heaven, and very close to her Son. And that her Son listens to her requests with a big heart, just like in the wedding feast in Canaan. Before you tell me that I’m praying to the dead, also let me remind you that those who believe in Jesus Christ and have died in good standing with the Lord have eternal life. And prayer (for intercession) does not equate worship.

[@alainb.varghese2319]

Steve Ray's talk about Peter and Catholic Popes will give u an answer to that :)

[@dherpin4874]

Qu33n_ 1nk if your friends worship statues that’s on them not on the Church. The Church has no teachings on worshiping anything as God except God (that is The Holy Trinity)