There Are No Catholic Bishops In The Bible

[@vrijmens]

The moment i was reborn, the Holy Spirit of the Lord Christ Jesus showed me that the vatican, pope the whole religion really were advocating the exact opposite of Christs sacrifice and resurrection. I was filled with an enormous righteous anger of this ugly betrayal of the Lord. My rebirth was on 1-1-2021 and it took me 3,5 years to understand that the only thing i need to do is spread the gospel, and leave the wrath to Christ. God bless! Christ is King. Awaiting the heavens opening up with joy.

[@williambunter3311]

vrijmans: God bless you. I know He has, and He will continue to do so. both here and in the glory to come.

[@AlexanderosD]

Amen brother! Really good to hear that He opened your eyes. May the Holy Spirit be with you as you continue to grow and glorify the Lord.

[@byron6838]

I didn't understand He really could be found until He was, then I did.

[@vrijmens]

@@jimmu2008 of course you most definitely should. check out John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

[@godhelpsandfrees]

Yes! Me too. I was in a situation where I asked them for annulment of marriage then FOUND JESUS BEING ALIVE in His word written in the Bible. Opposing to catholics, they would kill my soul 😢

[@AlexanderosD]

Even as a kid, before reading the Bible and before coming to faith; Learning about the Catholic Church, I immediately noticed that it is a roleplaying religion that just reskinned the Jewish Sanhedrin with Christianity. And after coming to faith in Jesus, and getting into studying Scripture, history, religions, theology, apologetics; The Catholic Church looks like . . . A silly religion that reskinned the Sanhedrin with Christianity. Catholicism is an insult and mockery to the simple Gospel.

[@andrewmarshall7569]

You are 100% correct!

[@GreatMij]

Tell that to Jesus who instituted the catholic faith ….. your judgement blinds you and obviously comes from your wounded experiences of childhood .

[@None-if3mo]

@GreatMij any evidence he instituted catholic faith? Nowhere in the bible Jesus created a church

[@angelicentity1401]

​@None-if3mo the bible you own is evidence for the catholic church

[@shanequa555]

​@@GreatMijPeter never went to Rome

[@BloodBoughtMinistries]

It was always very obvious that the roman Catholic church is not biblical when studying the bible.

[@None-if3mo]

@christianreadromans1096 jesus also said you need to be perfect as your fathee in heaven is perfect, but we know that's not what he meant. That was God standard and no men can achieve that, you are not christian and no different than muslim if you believe faith + work. GOOD WORK IS AN EVIDENCE OF YOUR FAITH, you aren't saved by your good work + faith

[@None-if3mo]

@christianreadroman1096 You said it yourself "If one HAS FAITH". You see how dumb your comment is? Now tell me the dufference between your doctrine and muslim or other religions, because those religions also apply the same " good work get you to heaven" thing. Salvation is a gift, and if it is a gift and you work to get it then it is not a gift anymore. You are practically saying that Jesus sacrifice wasn't enough to save us, that's blasphemy. Every christians agree that christians need to do good work but not for salvation, good work is a way of saying thank you to God,it is also an evidence that you are being saved. How can you not understand such a simple thing?

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

Lol that's funny 😂

[@albusai]

​@christsavesreadromans1096 You don't understand the new birth

[@petewiggins3562]

In 393 AD the Catholic Church canonized and codified the New Testament. The Roman Catholic Church constructed by Protestant tradition does not exist.

[@davidbermudez7704]

How Jesus Found Me I didn't grow up in a "Christian home" like most people think but in fact grew up in an ultra Roman Catholic home. My home was very religious and will go to the Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic church every Sunday. I was baptized as an infant at a RCC. However, I never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ presented from the Scriptures at that RCC. It was so mechanical, dead and empty to me like I had to do it just to be “right with God.” Every year I’ll do Lent and Ash Wednesday. I would pray the Rosary, suffered Meatless Fridays, Easters and Christmas Masses. (On December 11, 2008, my late father died of advanced lung cancer he went flatlined right in front of me and my mother he is now with Jesus in Heaven.) As a child almost every night my drunk late father will come home and beat on my mother mercilessly. And one day me and sister came home from school and found our mother on the kitchen floor with blood pouring out her head. I hated my late father and over time my hatred towards him grew and wanted to kill him. I still remember my mother lighting candles with images of the Pope, saints and angels she bought at the supermarket and throwing "Holy Water" through out the house. (Every Sunday at Saint Ignatius Church she will fill her jar from a tap near the entrance way) One night my late father came home drunk and threw one of the candles at my poor mother. Thank God he missed and hit the screen of a heavy TV in the living room. (In her own mind she believed the holy water protected us from the evil in our home and will go away) Now there was a Pastor by the name of Mr.Court. Every Friday night he will come to our house and invite us to his church home for Bible Studies. I truly believe that's where the seeds of the Word of God were planted in my heart But without my parents and him knowing I was really an emotional atheist. I was very angry at God and hated Him especially because I was molested by a next door neighbor and it messed up my sexuality. May Abba Father forgive them! I was also a homosexual and later bisexual! I practiced both sexual immoral practices that were sending me straight to Hell. Fast forwarding! In my teenage years, I’d hang around with the wrong crowd of people and from there began going to parties: drinking, doing drugs and got into the occult. I broke the law and paid for my crimes! Now I loved going to the library(I'm a book worm) but it lead me to the occult because I was curious about magick, Wicca, Casting Spells, Curses, Hexes, Jinxes, Voodoo, Tarot Cards, Palm Reading and Satanism. I was a strong follower of Anton LaVey and Alester Crowley. Crowley said: “Do What Thou Wilt” I lived that Satanic philosophy for years! I still remember as a Satanist tearing a Bible into pieces and spiting upon it as I was blaspheming God, Jesus Christ, born again Christians and the Bible. So I put into practice those things and invited demons into my life and they will torment me each night and had nosebleeds. (I can sometimes hear their ugly voices but rebuke them IN JESUS NAME) This went on until I was 16-21 and later left the occult for Evolution and the Big Bang Theory. That was when I became a harden intellectual atheist and each time God's servants crossed my path will ask them questions that will make them think and question their own faith. I will mock God, Jesus Christ, the Bible and Body of Christ. So they would walk away each time and if I saw them today I will forgive them. Now this is my preconversion: It was one late night, my mother and younger brother were sleeping in her bedroom and I was in the living room sleeping on the couch. It was pitch dark and laying down on the couch and started praying to God(strange right?). I don’t recall the exact words but when I ended the prayer “In God’s name Amen” I heard the most beautiful voice out of nowhere whisper: “Jjjjjjjeeeessssssuuuusss” I got so freaked out that pulled the covers over my head and frighten said: “Okay God, you win you win. In Jesus name I pray Amen.” After I couldn’t sleep that night and later I began reading the Bible and did research on it if it was true. I read about archaeological discoveries, Biblical Prophecy and Jesus Resurrection. I was convinced but only intellectually not internally. Internally came later at the apartment my older sister once lived at. At age 21, my sister would come over every Friday to my home and will invite me and my younger brother to her house to stay for the weekend. She is a very nice woman of God that loves Jesus! Every time she would put on Christian music and would listen to it but one summer afternoon on June 1999 I heard a preacher come on. (To this day I know God predestined me to listen to the Christian song, a nameless preacher then another Christian song. Sorry I don't know his name) The preacher started talking about Jesus Christ how much He loved me by dying upon the Cross for my sins, being buried in the Tomb and resurrecting on the third day in bodily form. (Now in my atheist mind I thought it was stupid for a man named Jesus Christ to suffer a beating from evil men and then nailed upon the Cross for my sins) Later, he talked about the burden of guilt and shame that is upon our shoulders and that only Jesus can remove it. It was as if God was talking directly to me so I continued listening. He offered an altar call but I resisted the Holy Spirit my sister was with me and said: "Give your life now to Jesus Christ" And told her: "Maybe this is all a lie because since God created Satan they are in cahoots. They're on the same page" She told me: "God didn't create Satan but Lucifer. Lucifer was a good angel in Heaven but decided by his freewill to become evil and God changed his name to Satan" She kept on encouraging me to leave my life of sin and come to Jesus by faith. I denied Jesus twice but at the third time the Holy Spirit touched me in a very powerful way I'll never forget. So powerful I fell on my knees with my face to the ground and began crying out profusely to God. I confessed every sin to God I can think of and asked Him to forgive me. That I repented of all my sins. Believe what Jesus did for me upon the Cross for my sin debt taking the just punishment we deserve upon Himself. His burial in the Tomb and His resurrection on the third day in bodily form. To filled me with the Holy Spirit and to make me the person He wants me to be all the days of life. That I want Jesus to be my LORD and Savior and to put my faith and trust upon Jesus Christ for my salvation alone. To give me a clean conscience and write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life. I don’t know what happened next but it was like a huge rock weighting tons lifted off my shoulders and a strong sense of peace came upon me. I still have that peace with me today because I’m at peace with God and no longer His enemy like I once was. I'll never forget that day for the rest of my life because on that day I surrender my life completely to God. I forgot the song after the preacher ended his message it was Christian song that goes something like this: "Jjjjjeeeeessssssuuuuusssss....there is power in His name Jjjjjeeeesssssuuuuusssssss...there is power in His name" Just looking back at it now brings tears to my eyes!

[@roberthaddad7850]

There are no Protestants mentioned in the Bible - Oh, sorry, they are mentioned - Those who "twist the Word of God to their own destruction" (2 Pet. 3:16). Are we so blind about Protestantism that we cannot see that its thousands of variants and contradictions cannot be of the Holy Spirit, but of the Diabolos, the divider, the Devil?

[@Leonard-td5rn]

Paul called himself a father. There are 24 Eastern Catholic rites that have married priests. Educate yourself about Catholic church before talking nonsense

[@Steve7318]

Excellent point, orthodox and Anglican churches have bishops. In looking at the comments and reactions there is so much ignorance. Study some church history and you're right educate yourself!

[@andrewmarshall7569]

Former Roman Catholic here (EME, lecter, asked to consider becoming a Deacon). Emperor Constantine made a very deceptive move when forcing everyone to become "Christians" in Rome. Even in Biblical times, we are warned to call no earthly man "father" because our Father is in Heaven. Most Roman Catholic balk at everything that the Bible says because the Vatican (i.e. means "divining serpent" in Latin, not to mention the papal audience hall being designed after the head of a snake) attempted to corrupt Christianity. Ask any Roman Catholic how to be saved according to Scripture and you will get a blank stare. When Jesus died, one of the thieves next to Jesus accepted Jesus as the Messiah and was told that he would be with Jesus in paradise that day. No purgatory, just belief in Jesus. The other thief mocked and rejected Jesus, and is in Hell. The Roman Catholic deception is very cunning, and I am thankful the Lord gave me an appetite for Scripture. When Jesus says "I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life, no one comes to the Father but through me" (John 14:6), this flies in the face of RCC doctrine and how they view Mary as "co-mediatrix" or "co-redemptrix" with Jesus Christ. If someone believes that, they are blaspheming Jesus Christ, the son of the Father, because they are saying Jesus completed work isn't enough when He said "it is finished". Jesus fulfilled the law, and the temple veil was torn in two. The RCC is attempting to bring everyone back under the umbrella of the Vatican, and they will or you will perish during the end times. Finally, and most importantly. How is one "saved" according to Scripture? It is found in 1 Cor. 15:1-4, and more succinctly in John 3:16. So many organizations, not just the RCC, attempt to pervert the Gospel and tell you that Jesus' finished work on the cross is not what saves you. The RCC is anathema, and I would implore anyone to come out of her as quickly as possible. If you want to know how to live the Christian life...read 1 John. There is not talk about man-made (i.e. pagan) traditions, sacraments, or any "work" that we can do to receive the gift of eternal life.

[@leonceboudreauxwolf]

@@andrewmarshall7569 Wow ! Very well written. Yes, Jesus' sacrifice was finished on the Cross, in Him we're complete.

[@GringoXavier]

@@andrewmarshall7569 former Catholic eh? What deceptive move did Constantine mate? Can’t wait to hear this. Comedy gold.

[@andrewmarshall7569]

@@jimmu2008 The gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-4) is the most divisive message out there. You either follow Christ alone, or you add your works to it if you’re a Roman Catholic. I highly advise you don’t. You should read the entirety of the gospels. The Pharisees wanted to kill Jesus because of his message. They eventually did.

[@andrewmarshall7569]

@@GringoXavier you should take a look at the pagan Roman rituals, compared to the sacraments today. You’re more than welcome to deny history, just like the Catholic Church has done through the Jesuit order.

[@GringoXavier]

@@andrewmarshall7569 what did Constantine do? Please back up your claims or kindly stop spreading your lies.

[@devadasn]

Here come Catholics to not even listen to the video and leave comments

[@wardance9958]

IKR 😂

[@andrewmarshall7569]

@@jimmu2008 adhering to Scripture over pagan traditions is paramount. Believe in the Gospel to be saved (1 Cor. 15:1-4).

[@johngraves9237]

@@andrew1476 So it seems you are spitting straight FACTS!!

[@johngraves9237]

@@jimmu2008 What you really mean to say is you reject what the bible says to uphold your false doctrine of baptism saves, Jesus says in John 3:6 exactly what being born of water means but you reject the Word of God because you do not know Jesus or the Father

[@RenegadeCatholic]

​@@andrew1476Nicodemus also thought that "born of water" meant natural birth, and yet Jesus corrected him and stated that natural birth means to be born of flesh.

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

Everyone in the comments section understands that all criticisms of the Catholic Church are based on the doctrine of sola scriptura, right? Everyone in the comments section also knows that the doctrine of sola scriptura can't even meet the standard it sets, right? Nowhere in the bible is the doctrine of sola scriptura found. It's man-made. If scripture were truly the "sole infallible rule of faith", then why do we see so many Protestant denominations? I mean, if all denominations are using the same 66 books, all denominations claim to be led by the Holy Spirit, and all denominations claim scripture is the sole infallible rule of faith, then we should only see one Protestant denomination. The multitude of Protestant denominations shows that sola scriptura isn't about viewing scripture as the sole infallible rule of faith, but rather one's own self-interpretation of scripture as the sole infallible rule of faith. I'm sorry you've all been lied to about the Catholic Church. I'm even more sorry you've believed those lies. The good news is, you can always come home if you're willing to have a Christ-like submission of will and ascent of faith.

[@johngraves9237]

@CantStopTheMattWalsh Once you obtain eternal life and have a relationship with Jesus and the Father, you will understand Sola Scriptura. Anybody who is filled with the Holy Spirit understands sola scriptura

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

@@johngraves9237 Clearly those type of people don't understand because there are hundreds, if not thousands, of Protestant denominations. This means that about every 6 months, since the Reformation, a new church claiming to be led by the Holy Spirit, pops up. And that's only if we use a conservative estimate of 1,000 denominations. So again, no one is actually viewing scripture as the sole infallible rule of faith. They instead view their own self-interpretation of scripture as the sole infallible rule of faith. I mean based on your logic, Christians who believe in infant baptism and those who don't, are both correct, as long as they claim to adhere to sola scriptura. Based on your logic, Christians who believe baptism is essential for salvation, and those who don't are both correct, as long as they claim to adhere to sola scriptura. Based on your logic Christians who believe in Christ's hypostatic union, The Holy Trinity, the TULIP doctrines, and those who don't are both correct. Your logic is incoherent and contradictory. Again, I'm sorry you've been lied to. Your belief in these lies has completely twisted your heart, mind, and spirit.

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

@@johngraves9237 Well, clearly the people have have allegedly obtained this don't understand sola scriptura. Why all of the denominations? I mean, even with a conservative estimate of 1,000 denominations, that would mean every 6 months since the Reformation, a new church has popped up and claimed to have done so under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. But this goes back to my original comment. We should only see one denomination. Based on your logic, Christians who believe in things like infant baptism, baptism as necessary for salvation, baptismal regeneration, Christ's hypostatic union, The Holy Trinity, and the TULIP doctrines, as well as the Christians who don't, are both correct. Assuming they all claim to adhere to sola scriptura. I'm sorry you've been lied to. And unfortunately, these lies have twisted your heart, mind, and spirit to become incoherent and contradictory.

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

@@johngraves9237 But it seems that isn't the case. Why the thousands of Protestant denominations if they all understand sola scriptura?

[@EatMyKos]

@@CantStopTheMattWalsh amen. The big divides between Protestants and Catholics come from what is the rule of authority - the Bible or the Church?

[@Mzansi74]

The problem with the singularity of bishop is it creates a strict hierarchy; i.e. all the power is in the hands of one person. That is the definition of fascism.

[@SDJ992-q9t]

Among the earliest deviations of true worship was a separation between the terms “overseer” (Greek: Episkopos) and “older man or elder” (Greek: Presbyteros) so that they were no longer used to refer to the same position of responsibility. Just a decade or so after the death of the apostle John, Ignatius, “bishop” of Antioch wrote: “See that you all follow the bishop [overseer], as Jesus Christ follows the Father, and the presbytery [body of elders] as if it were the Apostles.” Ignatius thus advocated that each congregation be supervised by ONE bishop, who was to be recognized as distinct from and having greater authority than, the presbyters, or older men.

[@tedtan6449]

Catholic Church is one of the seven churches. It has the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. The typology of churches in Book of Revelation. 1. GET OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE 2. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS TRUE *** Your role is to call them out. Be wise as serpents and gentle as doves. I hang out with Catholics, and show them prophecy unfolding to somehow prove the church they are in is ASLEEP.

[@Scam_shamoun_the_dog]

Catholic is paganism

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

Protestantism is paganism

[@DCelente]

By saying Catholicism is pagan, then all the religions (sects of christianity) that came out of her are of the same

[@roberthaddad7850]

Protestantism in all its tens of thousands of variants and contradictions in interpreting Scripture is of the Devil. Period.

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

@@DCelentenonsense If you recognize something is rotten and leave, it does not mean you are also rotten. It means you are getting clean.

[@DCelente]

@@nomadicrecovery1586 perhaps you misunderstood my point. I never said that the people in that church are rotten, those are your words. What I’m stating is the CC is the mother of 99% of all modern “christian “ denominations. They broke away from her and started their own separate denominations. They mostly teach the same basic doctrines as the catholics, with a few exceptions. They do not teach the same things that Christ spent 3 1/2 years preaching. It is the false doctrines that they all teach that makes them pagan.

[@raphaelfeneje486]

Love this recent series. To be deep in history, is to cease to be non Protestant.

[@GoHomeKamala]

Those who are Preterist follow the Bible as it speaks.

[@Mzansi74]

@@GoHomeKamala Preterist? So the Antichrist already came? Why are we then not in heaven?

[@RenegadeCatholic]

"To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant"... there, I fixed it for you.

[@GringoXavier]

That’s a surreal comment. Have you had the courage to really study the early church? You’re man made Protestant doctrines aren’t there. Of course you could prove otherwise? That’ll be fun to see.

[@raphaelfeneje486]

@@RenegadeCatholic Sorry, you didn't fix it! Most of your doctrines are an accretion. I've studied church history, hence the reason I'm Protestant

[@Bughttun]

I like hot the thumbnail of this video features an excommunicated bishop in the foreground. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@rochelleb9843]

It's clear you have the Holy Spirit. It's clear you've studied and show yourself approved by God! Wow Bro Caleb, excellent, excellent and knowledgeable video. You better go boy! God's word is awesome how fortunate we are whose sins he will NOT let me repeat will NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM! YAAY GOD!!

[@robertoelbinias8326]

They need to be saved...

[@godhelpsandfrees]

But how? I have the desire to help them, someday when I'm legally married to a street preacher with God's help. After being a widow, witnessing how I didn't took "annulment" of marriage against Jesus' word... We'll just stand on the corner and ask "Hey, do you know Jesus?" I guess it won't be funny how I imagine it. This guy was preaching in front of catholic church, guy exiting it started to shake uncontrolabily so he never went back.

[@cooldog60]

When i tell my catholic wife something in the Bible . She said catholics don't believe any of that. Calling God a liar.

[@truthbetold8787]

The catholic church teaches a works based salvation

[@okj9060]

@@truthbetold8787 it doesn’t. That’s a heresy called pelagianism

[@truthbetold8787]

@@okj9060 it does teach that though

[@okj9060]

@@truthbetold8787search up pelagianism. It’s condemned by the church. I can tell your not Catholic

[@truthbetold8787]

@@MattSardon the church isn't a building. The church are those who are saved.

[@truthbetold8787]

@MattSardon besides, what does that have to do with the catholic church teaching a works based salvation?

[@christclinger6540]

Awesome video!! The authorities and their beliefs of the Catholic Church are so similar to the Sanhedrin of old. Not so much in their theology but in their “traditions of men” of which they were rebuked by Jesus for.

[@JWM5791]

It doesn't work in favor . Catholicism. At the moment Jesus died the veil in the temple was torn. Every obstacle between God and man was removed, including the religious obstacles. We no longer need an earthly priest, as Jesus ascended to become our High Priest. He also became our intercessor, not reposed humans. If we choose to surrender our hearts and lives to follow Christ then we become the Tabernacle, the Temple, of the holy Spirit. The need for "Church", priest,and religious ceremony has ended. At that point in time it has become about a personal relationship with God through Christ sacrifice and intercession, andthe guidance of the Holy Spirit . @jimmu2008

[@leonceboudreauxwolf]

​@@jimmu2008You know that ain't right. Pitiful.

[@JWM5791]

@jimmu2008 1 Corinthians has absolutely nothing to do with priest, it's a statement about the entire body of Christ. Specifically, it's instructing us not to look down, or feel they are unnecessary, concering the less honored parts of Christ body. Hebrews is relevant if you are part of a congregation.

[@JWM5791]

@jimmu2008 You do not need a religious organization to have a relationship with Christ. The requirements God has set are that we must surrender our will, dreams, and plans to Christ will, and we must worship in Spirit and Truth. We are also instructed to "not forsake the assembling of ourselves together ", but that is not relegated to a religious organization. Matthew 18:20

[@henrybayard6574]

​@@JWM5791Where did you get that the veil being torn meant you have direct access to God?? Chapter and verse please.

[@greg6504]

Jesus gave the apostles the authority to build up the church. And listen to his. "When Jesus promised to build His church, it was singular." (Matt. 16:18) and "Jesus prayed that all believers would “be one”. that means there should be one church which is the body Christ. Plus Ephesians 2:20 that states "Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets." Meaning that Jesus gave the Apostles the authority to build up the church, giving them the keys to heaven. Last verse says in Matthew 28:19-20. Jesus commissions his apostles to establish a ministry to continue his work, meaning that the Bible is not the only way to follow Jesus, that's why Jesus tells the apostles to continue his work. And the church is a continuation of the early Christian community established by Jesus's disciples. Those Verses, plus the famous Mathew 16:18 is the reason why I'm still a Catholic, because if those verses didn't say that then I would not be Catholic, plus there wouldn't be a Catholic church nor would there be a Protestant reformation. Hope this helps your understanding, if not then God bless your heart.

[@greg6504]

Also, the protestant reformation is also nuts because giving the Bible to people to read on their own would cause misinterpretations of the Bible which is why there are a dozen denominations and sects, that's why the church kept it only for the ministry to interpret and tell the Gospel to the masses going all the way to the apostles who started that ministry.

[@lW9497]

The early Church fathers are often cited by the RC apologists. It was good to see you use their sources to undermine those arguments as well as uphold Scripture. Also, I really learned something in regards to the word 'APPOINT'. It now makes more sense that leaders are first selected by the people, but then then officially 'appointed'. This fits Acts 6:1-3 much better.

[@johngraves9237]

@iThink Biblically Good work

[@roses993]

I love pastors who are spirit led! True pastors > priests😊

[@louisvega-oe2sc]

There are no catholic saints in heaven either, since the catholic saints are sanctified by the catholic church, not by God: 1corinthians 6:11-13. According to the council of trent it's an anathema to be born again and part of the sainthood of Christ without the catholic church! Everything about catholicism is contrary to the Word of God, i happen to know, since I'm a former catholic..

[@Mzansi74]

That said, I believe that many of the people that were declared to be saints by the Catholic Church are in fact in heaven.

[@louisvega-oe2sc]

@@Mzansi74 God knows for sure, and the Word of God will prove it: remember, Mathew 6:24-34 you can ot be a catholic that apposes scripture and be a true beleiver that follows sola scriptura..

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Roman Catholicism started around 300 years after Christianity when Roman Emperor Constantine decided to incorporate Christianity into Rome’s pagan religions. The Roman Catholic Church, which is a manmade religion, was started by pagans.

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

There were different rites. Constantine made it legal. Stop lying

[@EatMyKos]

@@Lucas-jy7cv ikr

[@tigers7834]

They say Peter was the first pope but yet he had a mother in law so that would me he had a wife and probably had children. So why can they not marry when the first one was?

[@petros-petra]

They can and did. It's a discipline and a good one. Paul said it's better to stay celibate, that's why.

[@highlyfavored57]

It's hard to keep the lies straight or blame it on amnesia.

[@devadasn]

@@petros-petrathat was an opinion not a command, did you even read that passage? I encourage you to read the whole thing and it never says men shouldn’t get married as a command, please prove me wrong by using scripture

[@petros-petra]

@@devadasn Don't put words in my mouth. I never claimed it's a commandment.

[@captainmartin1219]

@@petros-petra Those people would die and the church wanted their property. The wives would go to court and the legal system would side with the wife. So they had to get rid of marriage.

[@clivejames5058]

How would you feel, as a Christian, about giving people information truthfully - or do you deliberately set out to deceive? The New Testament mentions various Church leaders: bishops, presbyters, deacons and the English word “priest” which is derived from the Greek word presbuteros. In English “elder” or “presbyter” (Acts 15:6, 23). All of these elders were and still are ordained by the laying on of hands (1 Tm 4:14, 5:22), they preach and teach the flock (1 Tm 5:17), and they administer sacraments (Jas 5:13-15). They had the authority and still do today, to select, ordain, and govern other presbyters, as is evidenced by Paul’s instructions: “This is why I left you in Crete . . . that you might appoint elders in every town as I directed you” (Ti 1:5; 1 Tm 5:17-22)

[@iThinkBiblically]

You should watch the video before you comment because you end up looking like a fool.

[@clivejames5058]

@@iThinkBiblically I couldn't. I tried but I found your title and the first few minutes so misleading, honestly. I felt sick and Matthew 7:21-23 sprung to mind.

[@johngraves9237]

@@clivejames5058 Do you even know what Matthew 7 21 actually even means? It does not apply to anybody who is living for the Lord.

[@clivejames5058]

@@johngraves9237 I do know what it means. As part of his Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus teaches his disciples how to act, he warns them that not all of those who claim to believe in him will be saved. Although they call him “Lord” and perform wondrous deeds in his name, they haven’t truly repented and done the will of the Father. And for someone who might think 'once-saved'always'saved' this is an awakening text.

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

If scripture is the sole infallible rule of faith, who is the infallible interpreter? I mean, what's the point in having an infallible book if it is going to be fallibly interpreted? When two non-Catholics disagree on the interpretation of scripture, how do they reconcile who has the correct interpretation? What authority do they appeal to? It can't be scripture, because that is what is being brought into question. These are all questions that I have yet to find answers to. If any Protestants wouldn't mind providing a coherent answer of some kind, that would be greatly appreciated.

[@johngraves9237]

@CantStopTheMattWalsh It is easy to answer if you are born again and baptized in the Holy Spirit, the Word of God will always be revealed by those who know the Father

[@CantStopTheMattWalsh]

@@johngraves9237 You seem to think you are one of "those people." So please, enlighten me. Provide an actual answer to the question.

[@EatMyKos]

@@CantStopTheMattWalsh you raise a strong point there my friend. Jesus left the Church first not the bible, therefore there must be a true church that can interpret the scriptures authentically.

[@artifexdei3671]

No bishops in the Bible? So when apostles were settling up Christian communities, consecrating certain man to act like priests and overseers of these communities who were they then?

[@iThinkBiblically]

Maybe watch the video before commenting.

[@ulsterscotsman6648]

​@@iThinkBiblicallyWhat book was that you quoted from near the end as I would like it to be in my library

[@GJP1169]

The husband of one wife means not having multiple wives . If a man decides to be celibate for the kingdom of God, that will not prohibit him from becoming a bishop never let your prejudice get in the way when you interpret the Word of God ps. I'm not a catholic but a born again beliver.

[@100superaguila1]

The roman catholic church is responsible for imposing sunday worship on christianity. The roman catholic church adopted the changes made to the sabbath by pagan rome. The change first began with constantine in march, 7, 321 a.d when constantine issued a decree that everyone living within city limits of rome must rest on the venerable day of the sun,(sunday) later in 363-364 a.d at the council of Laodicea in cannon 29, the sabbath was outlawed. Then around the 500s a.d when justinian issued justinians decree, Rome passed down it’s power to the roman catholic church. Let us not forget the immense power and influcence the catholic church had in the dark ages as they martyred anyone who opposed their views. It was not until martin luther exposed the cstholic churches false doctrines and until the bible began being mass printed in other languages that the protestant reformation ocured. Ithinkbibbically, sunday worship is never commanded in the bible, and God never changed his mind regarding MORAL laws, the ten commandments are moral laws, not just laws for the jews.

[@SSNBN777]

Further to mention, Peter was never a bishop in Rome. His church was in New Babylon, a settlement by mainly Jewish followers of Christ. 1 Peter 5:13 NASB95 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.

[@reinhardfuchs5181]

THANKS ! Paul warns of wrong gospels, even from angels or mary ...

[@RodneyHaltom]

When, and by whom, did they start building giant churches and wearing luxurious robes and headgear?

[@Lucas-jy7cv]

Read the old testament

[@andrewrolwes6034]

As soon as the observance of Christian faith was legalized by the Emperor Constantine, and the persecutions came to an end, they began to meet in public, in the public buildings of Rome, the basilicas. They met there because of the numbers of believers had grown to such size that their previous meeting places in private homes and in the catacombs were no longer sufficient. The robes of the Catholic priests of Rome were patterned off of the vestments worn by Roman officals when they were conducting their official duties. They were appropriated by the priests and bishops of Rome to the offering of liturgical sacrifice (the Mass) and as a sign that the Christian piesthood had replaced the old Roman, pagan priesthood. Evntually, the Chrisrian faith triumphed and Rome became the new Christian capital of the late Roman empire, to such an extent that not even the Roman basilicas fit the number of believers that were coming to participate in Holy Mass, so the first purpose-built churches were built for the faithful.

[@Hotbulldozer]

I'm getting so tired of these kind of people. John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

[@Leonard-td5rn]

Paul did not say bishops had to be married. The early church was small and in hiding. Of course it had to adapt as it grew. We would still be hiding in catacombs if we adopted these views

[@lW9497]

On another topic, what does the Scriptures teach on the idea of 'Church Hopping,' where a person attends a number of Churches, whether brick and mortar or Houses?

[@jesusvdelgado5401]

I would like to know your name, just in case that I use your work, I would like to give credit to you.

[@mec325]

The Catholic religion has its origins in ancient Babylon. (Isaiah 48:20) Go ye forth from Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans! ... STRONG Hebrew concordance for the word Chaldeans says = "Kasdiy" = "clod breakers" and "LIKE DEMONS". Being Chaldean refers to an ethnic and religious group that belongs primarily to the Chaldean Catholic Church, an Eastern Church in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.'' The Bible talks about it this way = (Revelation 18:2) And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the >> HABITATION OF DEMONS

[@johngraves9237]

@mec325 Catholicism and Islam have their roots in Babylonian paganism

[@Ancient-Paths]

Thank you Caleb for giving a very detailed and definitive answer to the question of bishops in the RCC. God bless you.

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

I was raised a catholic, until…I actually seriously started to read the Bible. We can read in Scriptures that Lord Jesus commanded the Apostles to first preach the Gospel to the Jews, and after also to the Heathen or Gentiles (but never vise versa ! ). I found out in Scriptures who of the Apostles for the first time went to Rome .. and it wasn't Peter. In the Book of Acts it says in Chapter 28 the following: 16 "And when we came to Rome, the Centurion delivered the Prisoners to the Captain of the Guard: but Paul was allowed to live in a house, by himself, with a Roman Soldier that kept him. 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the Chief of the there living Jews together: and when they came together, Paul said to them: "Men and Brethren, though I have committed nothing against our people, our customs, or against our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans 18 who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of guild in me. 19 But when the Jews spoke against that verdict, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had made any accusations against my Nation. 20 For this Hope (the Gospel of Jesus Christ) therefore I have called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because for the Hope of Israel I am bound with these chains. 21 The Chief of the Jews said to Paul: "We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning you, neither any of the Brethren that came from there shewed or spoke any harm of you. 22 But we desire to hear of you what you think: for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere". The Roman catholic church claims that it was Peter who went to Rome first to preach the Gospel there first and that it was Peter who founded the catholic church there. Question: who lies? God,... or the Roman catholic church ? And what about the Letter in the Bible from Paul to the Congregation of Galatians where it says this in Chapter 2? From verse 7 we read the following: 7 "But on the contrary, when they saw that the Gospel of the Uncircumcision (Gentiles) was committed unto me, as the Gospel of the Circumcision (Jews) was unto Peter; 8 for He that gave Peter power effectively to the Apostleship of the circumcision (again: the Jews), the Same was Mighty in me toward the Gentiles. 9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the Grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we (that are Paul and Barnabas) should go unto the Heathen, and they unto the Circumcision. Again dear catholics: who lies? God’s Word, or the Roman catholic church? Bible, the book of Acts, Chapter 5, verse 29 : Then Peter and the other Apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey GOD - rather than man” !! Since the Roman catholic 'church' claims to be well-read on scriptures, then please point me in the direction of where in the Bible it says to pray to a woman, or with a rosary praising Mary, or to dead “saints.” Lord Jesus calls every believer Saints which all are who received the Holy Spirit and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord - so Rome has no authority appointing only some people saint - that is ludicrous. Please show me the name ‘pope’ in the Bible? Please show me where it says to call any mortal sinful man (the pope) your father. Please show me where the Bible says anything about purgatory, or paying indulgences (buying yourself into heaven - is God corrupt ?). Please show me where Mary was sinless? Why is it that catholics worship Mary still as a virgin when Lord Jesus had half brothers and half sisters? Mark 6 : 3 "Is this not the Carpenter, the Son of Mary, AND BROTHER OF JAMES, JOSES, JUDAS, AND SIMON? And are not HIS SISTERS here with us?” Matthew 13 : 55-56 "Is this not the Carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And HIS BROTHERS JAMES, JOSES, SIMON, AND JUDAS? AND HIS SISTERS, are they not all with us?" Please show me where it says to confess your sins to a fellow sinful man so that he may forgive them? Where does the Bible say the pope is the “vicar of Christ” on earth - how can a sinful man be te replacer of Christ on earth? That is blasphemy ! Show me where it says that a preacher must be unmarried? It was the pagan ROMAN Emperor Constantine (306 - 337 AD) who was in fact the first “pope” who hijacked the first Christian Communion in Rome founded by the apostle Paul, and he didn't allow for the common people to have Bible Scriptures...to keep believers ignorant to stay in power, as the Catholic Church still tries to do. Later pope’s started the ‘inquisition’ because the book printing machine was invented and people like Martin Luther and William Tyndale could spread the Bible in printed form to the common people: they were persecuted by Rome and many of them burned to dead for that by decree of Rome, and so were hundreds others who did the same as they denounced the FALSE doctrines of Rome. Rome called them heretics and witches while they murdered Christians who loved Jesus and true Scriptures. THESE ARE HISTORICAL FACTS. PLEASE GET OUT OF THIS FALSE CHURCH !!! The Roman catholic “church” is a continuation of the old Roman PAGAN Empire: it never went away as it disguised itself as a Christian Church. The pope, cardinals and bishops wear a Mitre - which odd head dress comes from the old pagan Rome priests representing a FISH BEAK god (I suggest you search for that). Read Revelation, Chapter 17: verse 7, 8 and 9…Read also Revelation 18 to see what God will do to this “church.”

[@nobody_listens_to_me]

Can you do a video on brandon biggs.

[@catmckiernan892]

Hi Caleb, peace be with you. I don't really know WHY I'm sticking my head above the parapet here - some of your words, and those of your subscribers, are very feisty. I never reply to anything lke this but I just felt driven. I am a 61 year old born into the Catholic faith. After spending 40 years as a die hard atheist (having turned away from the church in my late teens) I was called to follow Jesus 18 months ago and haven't looked back. Even though I don't particularly feel strongly about the Catholic religion, I feel incredibly strongly about my faith. That is, quite simply, my love of God, my passion for Jesus. Unfortunately, I can no sooner walk away from my Catholic roots that fly to the moon. I don't wholeheartedly agree with Rome, but that's organised religion for you. I trust my heart, the teachings of Jesus and the guidance I receive from God. For example; I don't consider WORKS as something that acts like a spiritual 'passport' into heaven. One should surely be practicing works simply as a daily way of life. Living life offering support, help and good deeds wherever needed. Surely we, as Christians, should all be living that way regardless of religion? I don't think it benefits anyone to profess faith in Christ but then maybe foster mean-spiritedness at times as well. Vitriolic discourse is hurtful and destructive. I once read of someone having a NDE, and they asked the guide they met which was the best religion. The response was: the religion that brings you closest to God. Irrespective of whence it came, I found that very profound. I think you could be an amazing teacher of scripture, you are passionate and have immense knowledge. Instead your posts seem to generate ill will and discord among subscribers. In today's world more than ever, I believe people should unite and pray together for God's guidance. Please can people not reply if your thoughts are not from the heart. I am a Catholic and worship only God. I accept Jesus as my saviour and have no false idols. Everything all of us do is for God, and by his design - which is I guess why I wrote this message instead of just clicking away. Caleb, I love you and want nothing but the best in life for you, but please try to be be less judgemental. That said,we are all a work in progress. Take care and God bless, Cat ✝️

[@princejmn]

Please read this Roman Catholic sanctioned writing and tell me you can continue being a Roman Catholic: spiritualreading.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-Glories-of-Mary.pdf

[@lyndayoung9569]

I did a little research of my own. Other resources agree that the 2 Greek words are used interchangeably. If they refer to someone present in every church, that just sounds like a lead pastor. In that case i would say that the word translated bishop in this passage means something different from how it is used today. The early church had a flat organization, with only the apostles being over local churches.

[@mikeoxmaul1788]

Words always have different meanings with you folks.

[@mikeoxmaul1788]

@@TheRealRenn I meant Roman Catholics. English is my 3rd language, I did not mean it in a demeaning way if that's how it came across.

[@gasnier2020]

Hi...Your teachings of Christ are one of few I trust. What state do you reside in, In OZ?

[@iThinkBiblically]

I’m in South Australia.

[@gasnier2020]

@@iThinkBiblicallyI lived in Sydney for a few years a while back but if I'm ever in SA, hope to meet ya. Gbless.

[@alwinstanley3062]

Apostolic Father St. Ignatius of Antioch (c35-107) who was a disciple of John and Peter wrote in his letters: "Beware of the heretics. They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ, flesh which suffered for our sins and which that Father, in His goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes!" "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." -Letter to the Smyrnaeans, Ch 8

[@okj9060]

Bro Timothy was literally the bishop of Ephesus.

[@iThinkBiblically]

Wrong he was an Evangelist who helped appoint bishops and then he moved on.

[@okj9060]

@@iThinkBiblically he was both a bishop and an evangelist. Search it up. Peter was also the bishop of Rome, search it up. We know this historically. Don’t try to deny history.

[@shortstopmotions]

​@@iThinkBiblicallyBut you are aware that God himself elects priest, right?

[@chefgav1]

@@iThinkBiblicallycan you do a critic of? the debate James white and the Protestant bashing voice of reason .

[@jadtucker1972]

The requirement for celibacy came from an issue of abuse pertaining to who was selected for ordination. There was an issue of nepotism. So, as a matter of practicality to prevent this abuse, they instituted the celibacy requirement. Not saying it is Biblical, but offering the why behind the practice.

[@jezeannwilliams1145]

I thought the celibracy requirement was so the RCC could amass wealth since the priests would have no offspring to leave an inheritance to

[@r.a.panimefan2109]

So if a wife wants to keep property from her dead husband and the courts give the property over.... That's not nepotism... 😅 Just catholic excuse. I don't get how they think they can have a families property... ridiculous

[@muppetonmeds]

I have read that the priest's land and church would go to his son when they died and the pope at the time didn't like that and made it a practice that they couldn't marry. TC

[@stephent5963]

It is amazing the number of sights start talking about the very comments I make, yet I have not heard them recently, but just now. Interestingly enough, no one is covering the biggest issue I keep raising. Unfortunately it is a serious as it gets.....

[@EHMD11111]

@iThink Biblically What are the scriptures? What is the criteria for what qualifies as scripture, and from where does this criteria come? It seems that you assume that you are reading the "Bible", but you don't demonstrate it.

[@iThinkBiblically]

The scriptures were given to the church by the Apostles and their associates.

[@EHMD11111]

@@iThinkBiblically On what basis are you saying that? If one were to say that the scriptures were given to the church by the apostles alone (not the associates), how could you prove that your criteria is true while theirs is false? It seems that you would have to appeal to the very thing which is in dispute. Also, how would you define "church"? If the church is the body of believers (defined by believing in correct scriptures/doctrine) how could you define who the church is since that assumes you have the correct scriptures in the first place?

[@EHMD11111]

@@iThinkBiblically Also what scriptures exactly were given to these churches? Person A: The church was given 61 books exactly-these are the scriptures Person B: The church was given 66 books exactly-these are the scriptures Person C: The church was given 68 books... Person D: The church was given 60 books... If you grew up in an area where there were no self-identifying Christians, and didn't know what a Bible was before meeting these people, but truly wanted to know, how could you know who was telling you correct information? I know you are probably too busy to go back-and-forth in the comment section. I'd love to see a thorough video of yours where you go over what the Bible is, what criteria is used for what qualifies as a Bible and from where does that criteria come, and what exact books belong in the Bible. It seems that many assume that they have the right Bible beforehand and then construct the criteria after-the-fact that specifically selects for the books that they already accept and nothing else. The problem with that approach is one could do the same for any set of books that they want to include/exclude. It's like a person shooting an arrow into a tree and drawing a bullseye around it afterwards and claiming they perfectly hit the target.

[@EatMyKos]

I agree with what you're saying, I don't think protestants ever give a proper historical account of how the scriptures were canonised. They usually say 'by some council' or as iThink has said 'Apostles and their associates'. I actually agree with iThinkBiblically's answer there, but there's obviously more to that answer in the historical sense. AKA church councils ;)

[@Dziomolek]

great video! thanks for explaining and showing the truth

[@broco6608]

How is Peter the first Pope when Peter was married?

[@shortstopmotions]

Peter wasn't married, he was a widowed

[@BYZANTINEFINEST]

The Catholic Truth KZbin channel just did a video on u. He said he would actually love to talk to u. So would u be willing to actually have a conversation with him?

[@iThinkBiblically]

I think it's better just to make response videos. Its good to create that kind of content. I'm happy to chat with the guy by email or something. I'm not in fulltime ministry so I might not be the best guy in terms of time and availability. I barely have time for YT as you can see I do less videos these days.

[@BYZANTINEFINEST]

​@@iThinkBiblically Thank you for writing back. That would be very good if you guys can be able to have an education conversation together Lord willing. I'll look for your e-mail in the description. That way we can set up a date. God bless you brother🙏🏼 💯☦

[@iThinkBiblically]

@@BYZANTINEFINEST [e-mail]

[@BYZANTINEFINEST]

@@iThinkBiblically I didn't realize u changed your comment. So you must've deleted your original comment. I didn't notice until I was double checking everything. Because u 1st had said that u would actually have a conversation & talk with Brian. But now u changed it to typing through e-mail only. Because that seems to be a whole lot more time consuming on both sides. Considering both of you guys would have to take at least an hour or two, out your day everyday. Then sit there in front of your computers & typing back to each other everyday. Then taking more time away from your families daily. Then checking your email over & over again daily. And reading & writing articles back & forth to each other daily. When you guys can sit down for one day only. To have one conversation for an hour or so & get everything done in a day. Because you talk about time consuming. So wouldn't it make more sense to just sit down one time only, & talk to each other on live. Versus checking your email every day, then taking time out to read each other's responses. Then taking more time out your day, to write each other back & forth.. So wouldn't it makes sense to get everything done in one day. Then talk for an hour or so. Rather then stretch it out for a matter of days, or weeks. Because that equals way more time being taken away. I mean writing this just took me 20 or 30 minutes, to just write this to you. I can't imagine actually having a conversation through an email typing word for word. That would have to take forever, dont u think? So would u, or would u not be willing to actually have a live conversation with Brian?

[@mpaulwebb8345]

In chapter one of Revelation, there is an image of the universal church, Christ standing in the midst of seven candlesticks. Not the Pope, but Christ. The Pope is nowhere to be found. Then, in chapters two and three, seven churches are referenced, which represent the universal church in John's day and throughout history, even prophetically setting out the church ages in history, until John is caught up to heaven to witness the tribulation. But Rome is not mentioned. Rome simply has no significance in representing the church in Revelation. No Pope and no Roman Church in representing the true Christian church.

[@Patriarchy_69]

Those candlesticks, represent churches?

[@mpaulwebb8345]

@@Patriarchy_69 That's what Revelation 1:20 says. Revelation uses highly symbolic language. For instance, 19:20 say a sword goes out from Christ's mouth -- symbol of the power of His word.

[@alwinstanley3062]

Matthew 16:18-19 "I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound, even in heaven. And whatever you shall release on earth shall be released, even in heaven." Peter was the leader of all apostles and the first Pope. →The very first time Jesus met Simon (John 1:42), Jesus gave him a new name, "Peter" or "Cephas" (Aramaic), which was not a name, but a title, literally meaning, "rock". In Matthew 16:18, in the presence of the other Apostles, Jesus says, "You are Peter (which means rock), and on this rock I will build my church". →Jesus goes on to give Peter alone the keys (v. 19), "I will give you (Peter) the keys of the kingdom and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven", continuing the succession of the office of chief steward in the line of David (Isaiah 22:20-23). In John 21:17, Peter alone is singled out and made shepherd, instructed by Jesus to "feed my sheep". →It was Peter alone who received the revelation when Jesus asked, "Who do men say that I am?" (Matthew 16:17), Peter responded with a divine revelation, "You are the Christ, son of the living God". →Jesus prays for Peter specifically, "that your faith may not fail, and you, when once you have turned again, will strengthen your brethren" (Luke 22:32). →Peter is almost always listed by name first (Mark 16:7), and mentioned as "Peter and the rest of the Apostles" (Acts 2:37). →Peter is primarily the one to declare decrees (Acts 15:7) showing obvious leadership among the apostles. Peter alone is given the keys of the Kingdom. History accounts his authority over the universal church, handed down to his successors. How could anyone suggest that Peter wasn't given any special authority separate from the other Apostles? And where are these "keys" today?

[@jimup]

As I understand it, the magisterium supersede scripture in Catholicism.

[@jimup]

I appreciate that, but those are static propositional statements in a catechism. In practice Catholicism appears very different.

[@mrsTreadnaught]

​@jimmu2008 friend why are you literally responding to every single comment on this video? 😂 Well anyways thanks for boosting the algorithm so everyone can learn the TRUTH and trust in Jesus and not themselves or other men❤

[@jimup]

@@jimmu2008 I grew up with the Catholic Church. Some of the fondest memories I have are from those days. It was very family oriented. I know, and have known Catholics, who, confess with their mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in their hearts that God raised him from the dead. I believe they are saved. I have a problem with the unbiblical additions to the Gospel that have come from the higher ups over time.

[@jimup]

@@jimmu2008 Jesus said “scripture cannot be broken.” John 10:35. He had very different statements about tradition, as you probably know. Jesus appealed to scripture to affirm his authenticity. I’m not going to reference all the passages (like John 5:46, Luke 4:21, etc.), you should know what them as a Christian. The apostle John was very clear when he said, while Jesus did many things, “ these things I have written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah and that by believing you may have eternal life.” Nothing about tradition. John 20:31 The Bereans were counted “more noble” because they didn’t just believe the apostle Paul (or a Pope), they searched the scriptures “to see if these things were true.” Acts 17:11 And of course 2 Timothy 3:16,17. Sorry I don’t want to write a book here.

[@markwilson1724]

​@@jimmu2008 Transubstantiation? Explain what this is ❤

[@flyingkiwicjk]

The Protestant church unfortunately replaced the term "Bishop" with "superintendent" and "priest" with "preacher", "pastor", "minister" and adopted the pagan concept of ordination, we are still stuck with this abhorrent concept today ....

[@iThinkBiblically]

What are you talking about? There are no NT priests other than the priesthood of all believers. Generally churches use the term pastor or elder. Both of these are biblical. Pastor simply means shepherd. That what elders are supposed to do.

[@flyingkiwicjk]

@iThinkBiblically they are not Biblical at all ... elders as servants among the people, yes, but "pastors" as paid clergy with "power", nope, ...

[@godhelpsandfrees]

1 Tim 2, 5-6 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. I noticed the picture of the video just now. It makes people angry but it's true. They get nice strange Jesus mixed with some wine and water they are not even allowed to drink. Anyway, I remembered I was in the hospital, already born again. Priest came to give communion to my roomate, and I knew him. So he put his hand on my head, I got so scared of what he was praying in silence but I was weak. I made a sin of going against my free will that wanted his hand far away. Afterwards my life fell apart. I rebuke all the influence of his prayer over me and my daughter, in the name of Jesus, the end!

[@albertd.6179]

The New Testament does talk about a plurality of bishops or elders being appointed in various churches. However, this system did not last for long. Already by the end of the 2nd century, the norm was having a single bishop in each church. We need to understand the question of single bishop or plurality of bishops properly. The New Testament does not ordain an unchangeable rule that there ought to be a plurality of bishops in each church. In the New Testament, appointment of bishops was not a matter of doctrine affecting our salvation, but a matter of administration or governance which can be changed from time to time. That is what exactly happened in the course of time. Therefore, it is quite hilarious, nay foolish, to say that the office of the bishop in the Catholic Church is unbiblical. It is also false to claim that the New Testament requires every bishop or elder to be a married person as though marriage were compulsory. What the New Testament requires is that if a bishop is a married person, he should have only one wife.

[@CYRAMUN]

Remember Jesus Christ said: don't call anyone father...the is good enough for me not to start kissing hands and going on with all the rest of the catholicisme rituals...we are not in a religion, it's a relation..God bless

[@somethingtothinkabout167]

Funny how bishops, cardinals, priests and some who imagine they are apostles these days want to carry around inferior titles to describe who they are. Personally I will see their tiles and raise them with a son of God title for others.

[@stephent5963]

It is really simple. Paul was the Apostle, not Pope, to the Gentiles. Peter was an Apostle, not Pope, to the Jews. So how can, even if there was such a thing as Pope to the Gentiles from Rome, come from Peter? The mental gymnastics to do this are out of this world. Is the Pope faithless? Yes? How do I know? Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. If so, how can he have faith in something not given? Faith is being sure of what we hope for. What we hope for, in its entirety, is only given in scripture. So again, where is this communication of hope for the pope. It certainly does not come from God's word. The only way to do something without God's approval is to create it in pride. So now we know the the Pope is both faithless and proud. It should not be rocket science to work this out from God's word. Lastly, you should be able to understand from God's word that God never sanctions central control and certainly not on a global scale. Only pride would cause a man to want to take such a big undertaking that God has never ever commissioned. This are really simple things to work out. Anyone who is a so called influencer and speaks as an apologist of the Pope are also faithless, proud and are only full of truth suppressing false systematic doctrine. You will notice none of them are able to lead the Christian into the fruits of the Holy Spirit or maturity in Christ. You really need to avoid their channels.

[@polokucoch8112]

Spot on!!

[@eugeneattaattadjei9403]

Senior if I got you well, you mean the Bible is saying; Pastors = Elders = Bishops = Overseers Am i right please??

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yes. But more importantly the apostles appointed many bishops in every city not just one. Plus bishops were voted in by the people and they had to have a wife and children.

[@eugeneattaattadjei9403]

@@iThinkBiblically Alright, thanks

[@eugeneattaattadjei9403]

@@iThinkBiblically How about a Pastor or Apostle who has been able teach and raise Elders, but releases them to go start a church with what they've learned??? I'm asking this because it's not Voting, they evangelised to start new churches. In other words, you become the bishop over those you gathered through evangelism. I hope that's right too

[@27steve]

2Corinthians 10:4 NLT - We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. Galatians 5:10 NLT - I am trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teachings. God will judge that person, whoever he is, who has been confusing you.

[@thovenach]

No "Catholic Bishops" yet there were bishops.

[@LoveGodOutloud]

Not to mention ......inotder to become a top mason you HAVE to become a Catholic priest. No matter how much they deny it Catholic is a direct fellowship connection with masonaries

[@marteld2108]

“To be deep in history is to cease being Protestant”-- John Henry Neumann ex-Protestant. Protestantism is not even a church. Its “spiritual chaos” consisting of dozens and dozens of sects with conflicting and contradictory beliefs.

[@johngraves9237]

@marteld2108 I do not understand Protestantism since some of the protestant denominations are just variations of Roman Catholicism

[@aborowka]

I was always wondering if these bishops actually believe in what they are preaching. If so, this is a miracle on the same level as Kenneth Copeland chasing Covid-19 away or Benny Hinn's healings. Having said that, who is normal Christian today? Actually it is written that at the end of times very few will be found.

[@muppetonmeds]

In Noah's day, only 8 people were saved. In these days there shall be more but God's people just like the Jews are always a small number. TC

[@SimonPeterSutherland]

Great 👍

[@lawrencekallal6640]

The 12 Apostles were commissioned by Christ to spread Christianity, and what did they do? They ordained successors as bishops and further, when the first Pope Peter died, they elected a successor - St Linus (~ 67 - 78AD). And when the second Pope Linus died the bishops elected another pope (3rd), St Anacletus (c 79 - 88AD). And so on and so on which is why we have a list of Popes going back to the first century and Peter. St Clement … (88 - 99AD) … 4th pope, Iraneous (c. 130 - 202 AD) was a Greek bishop who noted (AD 180) that the apostles continued to ordain bishops to the episcopate. So, the history of what the apostles and their immediate successors did show that an episcopate was established in the first century with the apostles along with the office of pope. Matthew 16:18-19 shows that Peter was given the keys and the authority to bind and loose. Also John 20:21 “21 Once more Jesus said to them, Peace be upon you; I came upon an errand from my Father, and now I am sending you out in my turn. 22 With that, he breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit; 23 when you forgive men’s sins, they are forgiven, when you hold them bound, they are held bound.” The Catholic Church along with history of the pope and episcopate and the priesthood -- is as understood by the early Church and traces its roots to the first century and the 12 apostles.

[@johngraves9237]

3 replies @lawrencekallal6640 The office of pope is of pagan origin, it has nothing to do with the body of Christ, just as the RCC has nothing to do with Jesus

[@jordanmcpherson3794]

Playing the advocate here... but Ignatius was simply exhorting the brethren to submit to "the bishop." By saying "the bishop" he is just identifying what he knew, not giving preference to a singular or a plurality of bishops. I think it's very possible there we're churches with just one bishop.

[@iThinkBiblically]

I talked about that in the video.

[@mikecabrera9748]

Many Catholic doctrines are not biblical but they’re not damnable either. Just very unfortunate many are blind to the truth because they don’t study the scriptures for themselves, but rather believe in man made doctrines rooted in rituals and traditions. “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ” Matthew‬ ‭15‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@eddtoosu2946]

Waiting for catholic apologists to respond to this comedian.

[@johngraves9237]

@eddtoosu2946 Why do you mock one of Gods children, he speaks the truth, the RCC is a pagan creation that has nothing to do with Jesus

[@boscoalinaitwe]

Says a ''pastor'' reading from the catholic bible

[@iThinkBiblically]

The Church Fathers Believed In Sola Scripture

[@EatMyKos]

He's not reading entirely from the Catholic bible, he's missing a few books that his good friend Luther took out.

[@hopsterlynongkhlaw8521]

Are there pastors ?

[@E-pistol]

For there are eunuchs, who were born so from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, who were made so by men: and there are eunuchs, who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven. He that can take, let him take it. [Matthew 19:12]

[@iThinkBiblically]

That verse is not saying that bishops should be celebate is it? That would contradict the script that says bishops must be married and have kids.

[@E-pistol]

@@iThinkBiblically , the Bible doesn't require bishops to marry, it requires them to have one wife. We have married clergy converts.

[@richdorak1547]

Of course there was a bishop of Rome. There were 4 more in the early church period : Alexandria , Antioch , Constantinople and Jerusalem. I'm not a Roman catholic but have studied about how the Apostles set up local congregations and higher organization structure.

[@shivadizayin]

Vatican from the Latin Vatis-diviner , Can - serpent.. the divining serpent… I’m genesis the Hebrew word used for serpent is Nachash.. which can also mean diviner…

[@Andrew-um6xj]

I’m always confused as to why so many our out to point the finger at the Catholic Church and yet if it wasn’t for the Catholic Church we would not have a Bible . Question is the Holy Spirit infallible and was Jesus correct when he said the gates of hell would not overcome his church ,of course he is . Then why is it that the church both Roman Catholic and orthodox stood for thousands of years before the reformation? It all seems a little off didn’t it . And I’m a Protestant

[@haronwafula4252]

Compromised gospel of catholic fused with paganism of Europe,deception that you brought to Africa inorder to colonize us,Jesus is the only way,truth and life,the spirit of God cannot lead you to idolatry like catholic, divided the tenth commandment into two and removed the one about images and idols

[@EatMyKos]

Amen. Dig deeper in history you seem open my friend. You might find yourself in the Catholic or EO church one day.

[@vampyresgraveyard3307]

You used vigano ok now this video is in schism

[@iThinkBiblically]

Haha

[@Thebibleauthority]

Jesus did not tell anybody to be a bishop, JESUS is the only teacher, leader, pastor. Christianity is a joke.

[@mikem3789]

Keep laughing and we’ll see how that works out for you 🙏

[@davomato]

Show me where Jesus taught or his true Apostles taught a faith alone Gospel. Jesus said to his Apostles right before he ascended that he was not going to return until he came back in his glory to judge. Jesus said if anyone says they saw me, don't believe them even if they perform signs and wonders. Paul preached another Gospel than Jesus Preached.

[@WDYD]

There are no Bishops, that another lie from Paul who was the first Pope (or so he thought)!!

[@errolugdamina815]

Well, the New Testament Church has bishops (Acts 20:28) during the time of Apostle Paul. In fact, the Apostles of Jesus Christ were the 1st bishops of the Church (Ekklesia: Assembly). This man has no idea what he is talking about.

[@iThinkBiblically]

They are very different to Catholic bishops. Maybe watch the video before you make a fool of yourself.

[@errolugdamina815]

You don't know what you are talking about because the early Church history especially the Church Fathers were Catholics. Ignatius of Antioch & Polycarp of Smyrna were disciples of Apostle John who were Catholic bishops. You are very ignorant of Church History. The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ until the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther which divided Christianity beginning in the 16th century until now.

[@shortstopmotions]

​@iThinkBiblically How can they be different? Only the Catholic church has priest and bishop's .

[@GaryHall-e7p]

Jesus Christ of Nazareth is King of Kings and Lord of Lords and is coming soon in the rapture hallelujah hallelujah.Who cares about the pope or bishops or pastors

[@JamesMC04]

There is no 27-book New Testament of holy and inspired writings in the Bible, either.

[@painseek8489]

There Are No "protestant precher" in The Bible. so funny

[@iThinkBiblically]

There are elders and pastors. That’s what we have. Same thing.

[@painseek8489]

​@@iThinkBiblically "elders" -> appointed by "apostles" -> no you not

[@johngraves9237]

@@painseek8489 Elders are appointed by Jesus

[@Mzansi74]

In the Scripture verse just read, it indicates that overseers/bishops/elders must be a man of one wife. Does this mean that women should not hold those positions in a congregation?

[@iThinkBiblically]

Yes

[@paulkruger1945]

Roman Catholism is NOT Christian but Pagan! Please read a very informative book called "Pagan Christianity" by Frank Viola and George Barna!! At the bottom of each page are referene as to where the religion originated from! The book was written on behalf of 5 doctors of theology - as a Christian & having visited Rome, it's a real eye-opener!

[@Josaphat8305]

You are right but you should not limit your application to the Roman church. The evangelical system of the senior pastor leading ordinary pastors is also unbiblical. very fraternally from FRANCE

[@danmike2305]

Let's not forget the recent endorsement of homesexualty by the, pope.

[@srich7503]

Fiducia Supplicans quote/excerpts “…the Church does not have the power to impart blessings on unions of persons of the same sex.” Part 1.5 I. The Blessing in the Sacrament of Marriage 4. Pope Francis’ recent response to the second of the five questions posed by two Cardinals[4] offers an opportunity to explore this issue further, especially in its pastoral implications. It is a matter of avoiding that “something that is not marriage is being recognized as marriage.”[5] Therefore, rites and prayers that could create confusion between what constitutes marriage-which is the “exclusive, stable, and indissoluble union between a man and a woman, naturally open to the generation of children”[6]-and what contradicts it are inadmissible. This conviction is grounded in the perennial Catholic doctrine of marriage; it is only in this context that sexual relations find their natural, proper, and fully human meaning. The Church’s doctrine on this point remains firm. II. The Meaning of the Various Blessings 11. Basing itself on these considerations, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s Explanatory Note to its 2021 Responsum recalls that when a blessing is invoked on certain human relationships by a special liturgical rite, it is necessary that what is blessed corresponds with God’s designs written in creation and fully revealed by Christ the Lord. For this reason, since the Church has always considered only those sexual relations that are lived out within marriage to be morally licit, the Church does not have the power to confer its liturgical blessing when that would somehow offer a form of moral legitimacy to a union that presumes to be a marriage or to an extra-marital sexual practice. Vatican News article 1-24-24 headline reads “Pope Francis: Bless the persons, not the union” Later in the document with further details of this language he stated “Not the union,” the Pope stressed, “but the persons, naturally taking into account the context, sensitivities, the places where one lives, and the most appropriate ways to do it.”

[@Marc31977]

If you want to preach, strive hard to preach where Jesus have not named...

[@eamonnkiely766]

Im a Christian but I think you are mistaken Bishops and Cardinal's. There are lots of bishops in Ireland

[@iThinkBiblically]

But not in the bible.

[@louisvega-oe2sc]

Paul, gave the command by order from God's Holy spirit!: certainly not by the catholic church? Paul is in the scriptures, the catholic church is not!

[@roses993]

I love catholics. I think many are nice people. I just really dislike many of their doctrines which invite idolatry, and even paganism. Their church is nothing similar to the simple church that Jesus founded in the 1st century. A beautiful church free of statues and dolls and praying to saints or mary. Only Jesus saves. God bless you all!! And please READ YOUR BIBLE!

[@srich7503]

If the Catholic church is not the original church then please explain why ALL Bible believing people receive their rule of faith, the Bible, from her, the Bride of Christ… History shows us that Jesus didn't leave us a bible, - the apostles didn't tell us which books belong in the bible, - the church fathers never agreed on the 27 books of the NT through the 4th century and ONLY the 27 books, - not only did they not agree but their individual lists of would-be NT canons were GROWING during this time, growing in numbers of hundreds of “inspired” NT writings. Therefore, if it wasn't the Catholic/Orthodox church that compiled the 27 books of the NT in the 5th century with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and preserved it by laboriously hand copying them over and over throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press, the “rule of faith” for many, please tell us who did? And if this church no longer exists today, what good is the text which came forth from her if she couldn't sustain herself?

Didn’t know Jesus started a church in the 1500s lol.😂 the Catholic Church was the only church that existed in the first century which Jesus put peter in charge. Read Isaiah 22 with Matthew 16 . Faith alone, sola Scriptura, etc are man man doctrines.

[@alenasvarkulys2810]

That is fundamental truth about organic body of believers not many grasps it.

[@SunbreathingShadow]

Pope is a god in the vatican temple

[@xxJ0xx]

False god

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

There are no denominations in the Bible the church was a baby The Catholic church is the church grown up Think biblically yet you misunderstand the scriptures and theology and misquote and misunderstand at every laughable opportunity again and again Your just another false teacher