Trent Horn - Why do Catholics pray to the saints in heaven?

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

This caller is prime example of a man of good will.

[@ilonkastille2993]

Absolutely.

[@dibalaish]

Absolutely agree .. God bless him and all of Gods people!

[@tintianoTV]

God bless this man.

[@blackhairedrubio]

Amen. I loved the charity from all sides.

[@chosen2865]

Praying the rosary doesn’t always change my circumstances, but it always changes me. It has brought me great peace.

[@mitchellosmer1293]

Please quote the Bible that tells of Mary praying to/with beads. Quote the Bible that tells of ANYONE praying to/useing beads.

[@MiguelLopez-gg6rw]

@@mitchellosmer1293show me in the Bible that everything for the Christian to know has to be explicitly stated in the Bible itself?

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@MiguelLopez-gg6rw quote----show me in the Bible that everything for the Christian to know has to be explicitly stated in the Bible itself? unquote When church declares something--a dogma, what will you use to proves it's validity??? What if a church declared that Mary was not the mother of Jesus? How will you disprove it is wrong???? What if a church declares that Jesus is NOT the Messiah???? How will you prove that is wrong??? ---Your comment only proves a religion want to use that excuse to rewrite the Bible to fit their own ideology.!!! ***Hebrews 4:12 Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart), or seen implicitly through its lens. ---- This apparently is what Catholics believe: According to Catholics. Indeed, the word of the Pope (priests) is living and effective...... *** Deuteronomy 17:14-20 states that we “shall not turn away from God’s Word, not to the right or the left”. ---This apparently is what Catholics believe----According to Catholics. They turn to whatever direction they can to satisfy their itching ears. ***Psalm 1:2 and Joshua 1:7-8 says that “the righteous person dwells on the Word of the Lord day and night”. This apparently is what Catholics believe--- According to catholics. They DWELL on every word spoken by a mere man, the Pope (priests). ***Deuteronomy 8:3 states that “we do not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God”. --This apparently is what Catholics believe--According to Catholics.“we do not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Pope (priests)”. ***Proverbs 30:5-6 states: 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. --This apparently is what Catholics believe----According to Catholics. 5 Every word of the Pope proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a heritic. (--I will ask you, which NO ONE has replied to: Who's other writings does GOD tell us to accept as the truth??? QUOTE FROM the BIBLE!!!!) Remember these words from Jesus: John 14:6 NIV - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Since HE IS THE TRUTH, then when a church preaches their version of the truth, who is the truth??? Jesus or the "Church"??? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 John 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> December 25th is Tammuz’s B-Day Tammuz is the ancient sun god. Tammuz is spoken of in Ezekiel 8:14 ------The book of Ezekiel was written during Ezekiel's captivity in Babylon. He prophesied from about 592 to 570 B.C. Interesting… this would put it earlier than 200 AD when Christian’s started the tradition. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The New Testament indicates three times that “the Lord’s day” is the seventh day of week. (Matthew 12:8; Mark 2:27; Luke 6:5, and in the OT: Isaiah 58:13) Matthew 12:8----For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. ``the day on which Jericho was taken was the sabbath day; and that though they slew and burnt on the sabbath day, (tbv llxl hwu tbvh le hwuv ym) , "he that commanded the observation of the Sabbath, commanded the profanation of it". Mark 2:27 And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Luke 6:5 5 And he said unto them,That the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath. Isaiah 58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on MY HOLY DAY; and call the Sabbath a delight, theHOLY of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: >>>

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@MiguelLopez-gg6rw quote---show me in the Bible that everything for the Christian to know has to be explicitly stated in the Bible itself?.. unquote So, how will you disprove a dogma put out by a church if you can NOT use the Bible??? What happens when a church demands that Mary is not the mother of Jesus??? When a church demands that Jesus is NOT the Messiah??? Demands Jesus did NOT die on the cross for our sins??? What will you use to prove otherwise?? Will you use a source by a mere man???

[@JO-ji4bb]

@@mitchellosmer1293 What do you make of the numerous traditions and views that the Early Church held hundreds of years before Martin Luther?

[@PInk77W1]

“A saint is a sinner who never gave up.” St Therese

[@garystanfield2274]

Saint is a lie of Rome.

[@PInk77W1]

@@garystanfield2274 St Josephine Bakhita • ex child slave St Francis • rich kid turned homeless St Claire • such clarity St John Fisher As his body grew older his faith grew stronger St Bernadette St Mark Ji St Pius X St Pius V St Robert Bellarmine The problem with Calvin is he can’t say how much God loves us St Maximilian Kolbe • Auschwitz St Damian of Molokai • Leper St Therese • Dr of the Church St Augustine • ex Playboy St Paul Strength is made perfect in weakness. St Teresa of Calcutta The hand of the beggar is the hand of the King

[@garystanfield2274]

@@PInk77W1 You Catholics are so brainwashed and have no clue to what scriptures really teach. You listen to guys like this that keep you in the lies.. You people act like you cannot think for yourselves, brainless wonders. "SAINT" The proper word to use is "upright" or "Elect" in place of Saint, since scriptures tell us the following in Romans: Romans 3:10 As it is written , There is none righteous, no, not one The etymology of the word “saint” - its origin and meaning: It came into use in the English language around the 1100's, as an adjective used of those whom the Catholic Church had “beatified” and “canonized”. At that time, the meaning of the word “saint” was “holy”, corresponding to the Latin adjective sanctus which meant “holy”, “sacred” (related to the verb sancio, “to consecrate”). So, in the 1100s, “saint Eligius” simply meant “holy Eligius”. Later, in the 1300s or so, the word “saint” began to be used even as a noun, “a saint”, but it still referred to the Catholic “saints”, and was not used of living persons. The word Sacred is a sun deity name. , Holy is derived for the divinely honored sun. So it seems that since it did come from Rome, that Saint has something to do with the sun and sun worship. It was only in Protestant times, from the 1500s and onward, that the English word “saint” began to be used of (living) persons of “extraordinary holiness”, and then even of church members and so on. This would be like the word "rapture", which was used only in Jerome's Latin Vulgate and Christians still use that word today, so it seems that this also goes for the word "saint". Even the words “saintdom” and “sainthood” were originally Catholic concepts, referring to those whom the Catholic Church had “beatified” and “canonised”. A note: The words “sainthood” and “saintdom” do not appear in bible-translations, at least not in any of the most common ones. All of Catholic origin. This is how the English word “saint” came into being: The Greek (Erasmus) text of the New Testament has hagios (άγιος). Jerome's Latin Vulgate version translated that into Latin as sanctus. Wycliffe, whose 1395 English translation was based on the (Jerome's) Latin text and not on the Greek, did not translate the Latin sanctus but used it, in the transcribed form “seyntis”. Later, the spelling was changed further, to “sainctes” (Tyndale, 1525), “sayntes” (Coverdale, 1535), “saintes” (Geneva bible, 1560) and finally “saints” (Geneva bible, 1587). Pagan deities were made Christian saints. Bacchus became St. Bacchus Dionysius became St. Denys or Denis Brigid, Became Saint Brigid Dazhdbóg became saint Germain ERos became SAINT EROS, Demeter is now St. Demetrios Aphrodite became St. Aphrodite The Roman deities Mars was originally a deity who guarded wheat fields. He became St. Martin (esp. St. Martin-in-the-fields) The Roman deity Quirinus became St. Cyrinus, The Roman deities known as the Lares became St. Lawrence The Roman female deity Venus became St. Venera The Roman deities known as the Gemini, who were protectors of sailors in Roman pagan times, became the Sanctos Geminos The Greek deity Nike was picked up as Saint Nicholas, who was extremely popular wherever shipping was important. He is the patron saint of Russian, Holland and Germany, all on the north sea coast. The Catholic kyerarchy make up the stories about your Cayholic's so called Saints and you believe those stories of lies. It is all unscriptural.

[@ThuPham-ev1fm]

@@PInk77W1 And don't forget St Paul used to persecute a lot of Catholic.

[@PInk77W1]

@@ThuPham-ev1fm very much so

[@SheenaIsAweSum]

as a person born into a Catholic family, I have always been hazy on this point, being ignorant of a main doctrine of my faith. thank you for clarifying this and opening my heart to my Lord even more.!

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

Catholicism is fake

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

@Harry Waddington What they teach is fake. Peter was never assign to be pope. They can fake documents you know that right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5KtoYt5Zs2dfJY

[@mr.meizap.2732]

Bible was made in 412-AD only.. Catholic was born before the Bible. So, Jesus gave authority to Apostols and Apostles gave again to their successors. Not Bible.

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

@@mr.meizap.2732 Peter was never pope. There was no dominant church until the catholic took over

[@mr.meizap.2732]

@Gold Onyx, did you know the meaning of Pope!? Peter was the master Shepherd or Father of the Church. He is the First person to feed the Church which Jesus told him. So, he is the first Pope..

[@stevedavis6618]

The Bible itself is Catholic Tradition so there is no way that the Catholic Church is not biblical.

[@freda7961]

@b0ng Welcome home, brother. Will be praying for you

[@freda7961]

@b0ng Still if you're considering it, no matter the likelihood, then that's good enough. :)

[@anepicflyingbrick_4872]

What’s your response to this? And when they say to you, “Inquire of the mediums and the necromancers who chirp and mutter,” should not a people inquire of their God? Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living? Isaiah 8:19

[@MrJustintreat]

As a protestant who is studing Catholisism, and trying to find my place in the church. It was described to me like this. If you ask your friends and family to pray for you, why not those in heaven

[@MrJustintreat]

@MTS 3 baby That is true, but for a couple hundred years we had no bound and official scripture. So it makes sense to do what the early believers did. All I want to do is be God's servant however that may be.

[@MrVicmask]

there is nothing in scripture that tells us that those who have died and gone before us can intercede for us in heaven... quite the opposite actually

[@nancydrew1835]

@@MrVicmask theres plenty of early church writings that say so, also no one had a bible for a few hundred years....so you should look into what they believed and practiced.

[@MrVicmask]

I have studied ancient religion and it really doesn’t matter, the Bible is clear… praying to anyone other than God is not scriptural

[@MrJustintreat]

I guess it comes down to how you describe praying. Several words, praying being one of them, means different things between protestants and Catholics. Don't get praying and worshipping confused.

[@cantrait7311]

Trent Horn is awesome, he helped me and my whole family come home to the one true Catholic Church. Praise God hallelujah!

[@cantrait7311]

@MTS 3 baby Mathew 16: Jesus said he builds his church on Cephas. That's the church I would want to belong to.

[@cantrait7311]

@MTS 3 baby I'm not going to go back and forth with you on this.... Its quite simple... Jesus said he is going to build His CHURCH (not churches) on Peter. Jesus said that not me. Therefore, if you want to follow Jesus look for the church (not churches) Jesus built

[@cantrait7311]

@MTS 3 baby Its hard to have a conversation with a 7th Day Advantast, too much hatred in them , not following Christ teaching. Remember Jesus said "love your enemies" . If you cant do that then youre not a follower of Christ which makes you a non-Christian. You should start up a religion that is based on hatred. Oh sorry you already did its called the non Christian 7 dayers

[@cantrait7311]

@MTS 3 baby Dude pray for yourself you 7 dayers are full of hatred not Christian way of thinking

[@mitchellosmer1293]

@@cantrait7311 quote---- Its hard to have a conversation with a 7th Day Advantast, too much hatred in them , not following Christ teaching. Remember Jesus said "love your enemies" . If you cant do that then youre not a follower of Christ which makes you a non-Christian. You should start up a religion that is based on hatred. Oh sorry you already did its called the non Christian 7 dayers.. unquote Hypocrite!!!! Christ ALSO said: John 5:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and your joy may be full. But you do NOT!!! >>>>John 3:13 No one has gone up to heaven except the Son of Man, who came down from there. ... And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son ... --But not Catholics who insist Mary went to heaven!!! WITH NO BIBLICAL PROOF!!!! ---Jesus kept the Sabbath!! The disciples kept the Sabbath. But NOT Catholics!!!!

[@johnprentice1474]

"He thought and read and prayed himself into the Catholic Church". Man, that describes my current spiritual journey to a T.

[@timtaft8585]

Me too

[@antonioesquibel8898]

Saint is missing other ingocunation! True. Into my Lord And Love for God and Jesus bed to recognize!

[@antonioesquibel8898]

Catholics are wrong and miss information are wrong! Got is impregnable

[@garystanfield2274]

The Catholic Church and all Christianity is a Satanic deceit leading people to the Lake of Fire. Think about this Satan is all about death , the Pope sits on Satan's throne in Rome where Christianity came from.

[@jonycruz2430]

If I have 10 minutes, 30min, 1hr to pray. I’d use every minute and every second. Every hour to pray to Jesus. He has my full attention and I’m sure that’s enough. It’s powerful enough. It’s the ultimate. I don’t care to pray to saints or Mary and I’m sure Jesus is fine with that. He is ok with me wanted to use my time and breath solely on him.

[@kathespiel6185]

Jony Cruz The thing is we Catholics don’t actually pray to Mary or saints. We only literally ask them to pray for us after we say our prayer to God. We say the name of the saint, and then we say “pray for us”. I think all Christians believe that other people can pray for us.

[@jonycruz2430]

@@kathespiel6185 what im saying is that's cool that you do that, but again if I have 10min or an hour. im cool. with talking only to Jesus. Thats good enough for me. or the father, or the god head in general.

[@tectec9125]

jony cruz well said

[@codystanfield6243]

Good! As a Catholic you can.

[@keithjourdian6116]

@@kathespiel6185 Mary or saints are not omniscient; they don't hear any of the millions of prayers. The Bible has zero examples of anyone praying to someone deceased. We pray directly to God as taught by Jesus. "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." -Hebrews 4:16. We should not go to any created person or thing to go to God in prayer.

[@prodigaldaughter6732]

I love the heart of this caller. God bless him.

[@ohmygi5809]

I like how Trent explain things, really enlightening.

[@garycottreau8442]

I look at this in steps. First step, if family or friend is ill I pray for them. Second step, if really serious, I reach out to others to pray form them too. I ask them to intercede in addition to me. Since the Lord is the God of the living, not the dead, I also ask saints to intercede too. Also, since Mary has a proven track record ... ie she asked the Lord for help and He turned water into wine. I ask her too. Cheers.

[@Philosophia-cf8qd]

you say God is of the living not the dead but Mary is dead .........??

[@borneandayak6725]

After people die, they continue to worship God in spiritual Catholic Church at heaven...

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

what bible verse is that in? I'm seriously asking, thanks.

[@d.a.tsun5104]

@@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd Trent Horn mentioned Revelation 5:8, but there's also Revelation 8:4, "prayers of the saints". I'm not sure if that's what you're asking.

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

Catholicism is fake. Nope lies.

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

@@cheryldeevencer2029 ?

[@UniteAgainstEvil]

simple answer: they're deceived by Satan.

[@scottchi666]

Luke 11:1-2 NET Now Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." [2] So he said to them, "When you pray, say: Father..." can the Lord make this any easier for you? why not do what Jesus taught?

[@scottchi666]

The reference was to why catholic people pray to Mary? The Lord didn't instruct or practice this neither did any of the apostles. Just another example of people teaching traditions of men as if it was the Word of God See Matthew 15

[@michaelamanansala1114]

Scott Weinmann I think Trent Horn explained that in this video

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

Catholicism is fake

[@johnkatongo7517]

@@jesusdiazzz6369 so what is true according to your thinking?

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

@@johnkatongo7517 It's not just my thinking.

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

ST. MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA: “We create all kinds of difficulties in our prayer. Let us go back to what Jesus has taught - the intimate and simple prayer: ‘Our Father...’ Even little children can pray this.”

[@sabahhanna519]

From libanon pray for us and my family

[@mitchellosmer1293]

John 3:13 No one has gone up to heaven except the Son of Man, who came down from there. ... And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son ... >> John 3:13-17 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man.[

[@worldlypersonal1042]

I thought I already knew enough of my Catholic doctrines until I browsed this page. Wow! God bless you brothers in Christ.

[@tknciliba4743]

Why would you pray to dead people? Ecc9:5 the dead can do nothing once they are dead. To undermine Jesus & God carry on praying to dead people. New converts this is not biblical! Pray to Jesus God the Father & Holy Spirit. Full Stop. Do not undermine the Power of Jesus. He is the way the truth & the life! Scriptures say nothing about praying to Mary or to dead saints. It is appointed for man to die once then it is Judgement. God is not a God of confusion but a God of Peace!

[@ellahope6494]

I was Baptist yet if one reads in Gen. 3 15 woman I understood to be Mary in Luke. I believed when Baptist Mary was the second eve this was me reading the KJB my interpretation. First woman disobey second obeyed God If the Bible is Holy inspired word of God which I believed I accepted it. I didn't understand at the time she was my spiritual Mother. All Catholic beliefs are in Catholic Bible which has 7 books in Old you don't have. Ask yourself who started your Church? Matthew 16 18 John 20 23 Jesus instituted confession giving authority to his apostles John 6 51 55 Jesus instituted I accepted Jesus is God he doesn't lie. This is Gods Holy inspired Book. I am closer to my Lord then every was. Mary ,Moses Abraham, and more lived and are living in Heaven that is why if we want we can pray to them intersession Rev. speaks of them receiving our prayers we speak on earth.

[@dortull]

Dear sister, something is wrong with that analogy. So if Christ is new Adam, Mary must be a new Eve? Like they are husb and wife, and not mother and son. Christ is new Adam, and Church/ Bride of Christ is new Eve. Why? From pierced side of new Adam on the Cross bride church is born, just like first Eve was from Adam's rib in sleep. And our Mother is Jeruzalem, according to Saint Paul in Romans. Be blessed!

[@Catholic1391]

Dorta Jagić, St. Irenaeus was the disciple of John, John was at the foot of the cross when Jesus said to John behold your Mother, St. Irenaeus learn from John. St. Irenaeus writing he mention Mary was the Art and the new Eve. Read his writing, look up early church father

[@Powerranger-le4up]

Albert Garcia You’re slightly off. Irenaeus was a student of Polycarp, who was the student of John the apostle. Otherwise, you’re correct.

[@1lori_b]

@@dortull The son is King and the mother is the Queen.

[@Kitiwake]

@@dortull i dont believe that Catholic theologians mess up... If that is what you are saying?

[@jhonn475]

Honestly, watching this just makes it so clear how wicked Christian Catholicism is. The saints are the Israelites. The Bible says how to pray. And also why would you want to pray to the graven images anyway? Like why? Why bow to them in the first place? I heard your reasoning but like why? There’s non righteous amongst you? Like that’s reaching and pushing it just to worship those things. I know you say you don’t worship it but it is obvious you do. 😂 put them in the altar? Dedicated churches in their name? Praying to them? Bowing to them? Wearing them on your neck? Cmon..First of all those are not even accurate depictions of what they looked like. You guys should check out IUIC Israel United in Christ. Christianity is a lie.

[@jellybelly7629]

I know some of us catholic find it offensive if we are asked to explain our faith. We should actually look at it as a chance to grow in holiness and closer to God. So instead of looking at it offensively flip it and look at it as a positive. And a chance to be a firmed in our beliefs . 💜 God Bless

[@whitevortex8323]

Praise God. I think Catholics are offended not when asked to explain but when they are asked "Where in the Bible does it say that". We don't know every verse in the Bible. Praise God.

[@judahbrutus]

Why do you think angels or saints in heaven can even hear prayer?? The bible says to pray to god only. It doesn't make sense that the saints in heaven would be able to hear prayers. Catholics love to just make stuff up

[@mr.timetraveler5566]

You I am proud to be catholic no matter people say about Catholics! And if you say I'm going down there just because I'm catholic, I have evidence that Catholics are going to heaven!

[@jesusdiazzz6369]

Catholicism is fake

[@Kitiwake]

@@jesusdiazzz6369 fakes some last 2,000 years

[@cleretfernandes5972]

Yes enjoy your Catholic life . I would advise that you ask God to releive u on truth

[@davidwooldridge2834]

Pride is the biggest sin there is and was the first sin committed by Lucifer in heaven

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

ST. MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA: “We create all kinds of difficulties in our prayer. Let us go back to what Jesus has taught - the intimate and simple prayer: ‘Our Father...’ Even little children can pray this.”

[@zachattack0797]

I would like to add that we are still living in the New Testament. It didn’t just end at revelations the scriptures are still unfolding and will continue to unfold until our Lord comes back.So we can’t say because we can’t say because it cannot be found necessarily in scripture that it’s automatically not true. Just a little food for thought. God bless y’all.

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

Thats crazy talk

[@andreeattieh2963]

@@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 the bible didn't fall out of the sky you know the catholic church compiled it

[@music20204]

This is one of the seduction of Rome that is "Follow the logic" of ROME, not what the bible said, follow what make sense and dictated by the Vatican. The bible clearly said to pray to the father in the Name of Jesus, but Rome said Pray to Mary, because she is the mother of God and Jesus will listen to her the most! How on earth did you know that the the spirit of the faithful in Heaven has God Like awareness of what is going on in this earth ? Those spirit are enjoying the presence of the Lord Jesus, only God knows how aware they are of the things back on earth and only God can hear the prayer of the living, not another human soul. Prayers of the faithful are indeed heard when they are still alive on earth , it did not say pray to the name of that faithful so the faithful can pray for you when they are dead. Rome said "those in heaven are more righteous than us", the bible said our righteousness is the righteousness of Christ given to us by having faith in Him. We have a direct access to God the father through the the name the Lord Jesus Christ. Rome on the other hand wants you not to follow the bible, instead follow Rome because whatever Rome said, its the truth. 2billion Marians fall for this trickery.

[@tectec9125]

I feel by praying to other brothers in heaven is somewhat disrespecting gods power. god can hear if you pray to saints and not to him. if you truly believe God is the all powerful you must believe that my friends .

[@tectec9125]

Prayin too saints is like asking an uncle for favor about asking my dad something . God is the most comprehensive and understanding more then any human who ever existed in heaven or earth . He is the most powerful and perfect . So why ask a saint ? I just never understood that since I was a kid

[@tectec9125]

@@kristinscandora6064 in my view .if jesus said .to pray to saints or that sins can be forgiven by a person or that the correct way to baptism is while baby's etc.. , I would follow those ."but" jesus thought us that to pray to the father (god) .that sins can and will only be forgiven by God and that baptism(reborn) should be done as adults (he gave the example ,jesus wasn't baptized as baby or Scriptures would of said so) therefore I believe on what Bible teaches us. Everything outside of the Bible I do not follow because I'm Christian.

[@andrewmedina7588]

Tec Tec but if those that died in the faith and are in heaven, through Christ, aren’t they still “with us,” in spirit? Or does a veil exist between the living and the dead?

[@tectec9125]

@@andrewmedina7588 bible doesn't say that Christ disciples or any holy men are with us in spirit . However It says that God the son and holy spirit are . I m really devoted to messages from jesus it' makes believe that not only did he come to save human kind but also to explain in more depth about the commandments . Have found many verses supporting second commandment I can share them with you if you like

[@jesuspascual9080]

Tec Tec, I would ask you to read revelations 5:8 and what that is describing. It is describing the saints taking our prayers directly to God. It is pretty astonishing to me how someone can feel it is right to ask they’re friend or pastor or relative to pray for them but they feel unsure about praying to those who are in heaven and are already in the presence of God himself. It’s somewhat counterintuitive. Like I said we don’t just pray to saints. We also pray directly to Jesus himself.

[@andrew3734]

I’m fine with having asking the saints to pray for us I just feel very uneasy with a lot of the prayers I hear Instead of asking for intercession i hear prayer like “St Joseph give me your strength Or Mother Mary heal me” That seems idolatrous to me

[@Milkman12345]

Yea as a Catholic I agree, you can ask for them to pray for specific things but saying “give me your strength” just seems like something you should only ask God for

[@samuelgard2824]

I don't agree with the presumption that dead saints are aware of whats going on in earth. They are not God, they cannot hear what we pray in the secret, as in fact Jesus taught us to pray

[@snicketysnickerdoodle8484]

Hebrews 12 1-2 is used to support the notion that saints in heaven are indeed around us and therefore are aware of what we say and do.

[@samuelgard2824]

@@snicketysnickerdoodle8484 I think then that Catholics are reading that verse out of context. When the writer says "since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses" the writer means that we should be encouraged and "run the race that is set before us". Nowhere, absolutely nowhere, does it say dead saints are awhere of what is going on in earth. Furthermore, it certainly does not say to pray for them. In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus says "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed by thy name...". Should we substitute the name of a saint into this prayer? Can we pray this prayer to a saint? The answer is no.

[@kulupingerzi]

I agree. We only pray to God our father.

[@Consolesk8r]

Asking someone to pray for you is not replacing God. Asking my neighbor on earth or in heaven to pray for me is not replacing God. The cloud of witnesses in Hebrews follows after he lists a bunch of Old Testament prophets and their great feats. He’s irrefutably talking about those who have gone before us as a cloud of witnesses. That being said when Catholics use the word pray they do not mean worship. In the context of “praying” to saints they utilize an older English definition meaning to ask.

[@johnkatongo7517]

@@Consolesk8r yes,even the truth of praying to those saints enrolled in heaven is in Hebrews 12:22-23 where it says the the spirit of the righteous men made perfect again the Bible indicates in James 5:16 that the prayer of a righteous man is acceptable to God then we see in revelation 5:8 the Saints in heaven holding on prayers of all saints (presumably on earth because the players of incense starts on earth see Luke1:9 )for them to offer unto God then the "cloud "of Hebrews12:1 call to mind of the cloud which was instructing the Israelites on the way to canaan it reminds me that the Saints in heaven are able to see our suffering as Christians the same way the cloud of exodus observed the movement of Israelites. Peace

[@Augcliffe]

This video actually helps me understand more as to why we shouldn't be praying/interceding to the saints. However, it does answer the question of why catholics do it. The caller clearly isn't adequately equipped to discuss the opposing issue, which is fine.

[@rnwks2008]

Serious question: how do Catholics even know who is or is not in Heaven? Isn't that for God alone to judge/determine? What if someone they are praying to is actually in hell?

[@rlburton]

+rnwks2008 It's a very long and very serious process, and we believe that through it the Church is given the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

[@xuweiwen]

Pjhshdjsk the bible says that we are all saints.

[@marcopellegrini8752]

Ryan serious answer. How do you know an alive person you ask his prayers at that very moment is save or not?

[@TuyenPham-jm5eq]

In the Apostles' Creed, Christians profess their belief in the Communion of Saints. So what is the Communion of Saints? It’s a group of Christians having a common religious faith or the Church, the body of Christ. 1-Cor 12:27, “All of you are Christ’s body and each one is a member of it.” Since the Communion of Saints is the Body of Christ, it must include both the living and the dead. For if one is a member of Christ’s body during this life only, it would be of no value. This is why even death can not separate us from the love of God, see Rom 8:38, 39. In addition, since all the faithful, living and dead, form one body, the good of each is communicated to the others also in this life as well as in the next. There are many ways in which the faithful live in communion with one another but these are four: 1. The healthy help the sick. When Jesus came to Gennesaret, the men of that place brought to him all the sick, and earnestly asked him that they may only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well (See Mt 14:34-36). A great crowds came to Jesus, bringing with them the lame, the maimed, the blind, the dumb, and many others, and they put them at his feet, and he healed them (See Mt 15:30). In these passages, we see that those who were sick couldn’t come to Jesus on their own; it was the healthy who brought them to Jesus and he healed them. So by living in communion with one another, the strong can help the sick. See also Lk 9:37-43. 2. Those who have strong faith help those whose faith is weak or having no faith. When Jesus returned to Capernaum, people came bringing to him a paralytic. But because the crowd gathered around him was so large that there was no longer room for them, not even around, near the door. So they removed the roof above him and let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. Jesus saw their faith so he healed the paralytic. See Mk 2:1-12. Note that Jesus healed the paralytic because he saw the faith of those who brought the paralytic to him, and that the paralytic did not ask for help. So by performing this miracle, Jesus had demonstrated that those who have strong faith can help those whose faith is weak or having no faith. See also Mt 15:21-28, A Woman’s Faith. 3. The living help the dead. A Jewish official came, knelt before Jesus, and he said, Mt 9:18, “My daughter has just died; but come and place your hands on her, and she will live.” Jesus went into the girl’s room and took her hand and she got up. Here we see that the girl was dead, and obviously she couldn’t ask for help. It was her dad, the living, who prayed for her, the dead, and Jesus brought her back to life. See Mt 9:18, 19; 23-26. 4. The saints in heaven and the good angels are in communion with the living on earth. Jesus concluded the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, Lk 15:7, 10, “ (7) I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. (10) I tell you, in just the same way there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Why did the saints in heaven and the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents if it’s not because they are in communion with us, sinners on earth, and that they intercede always for us before God? Thus, by concluding these parables in this way, Jesus clearly taught us that heaven and earth are in communion with each other. Beside these four, there are other ways members of The Communion of Saints can communicate the good of each to the others, but, best of all, as members of the Body of Christ, each one of us is communicated to Jesus, the head, in his office as priest, prophet, and king. For more details on The Communion of Saints please see Catechism of The Catholic Church 946-962.

[@kluvizachuo8955]

@@TuyenPham-jm5eq thank you so much

[@josephchang8642]

The Bible is absolutely clear that we are to worship God alone. The only instances of anyone other than God receiving worship in the Bible are false gods, which are Satan and his demons. All followers of the Lord God refuse worship. Peter and the apostles refused to be worshipped (Acts 10:25-26; 14:13-14). The holy angels refuse to be worshipped (Revelation 19:10; 22:9). The response is always the same, “Worship God!” Roman Catholics attempt to “bypass” these clear Scriptural principles by claiming they do not “worship” Mary or saints, but rather that they only “venerate” Mary and the saints. Using a different word does not change the essence of what is being done. A definition of “venerate” is “to regard with respect or reverence.” Nowhere in the Bible are we told to revere anyone but God alone. There is nothing wrong with respecting those faithful Christians who have gone before us (see Hebrews chapter 11). There is nothing wrong with honoring Mary as the earthly mother of Jesus. The Bible describes Mary as “highly favored” by God (Luke 1:28). At the same time, there is no instruction in the Bible to revere those who have gone to heaven. We are to follow their example, yes, but worship, revere, or venerate, no! When forced to admit that they do, in fact, worship Mary, Catholics will claim that they worship God through her, by praising the wonderful creation that God has made. Mary, in their minds, is the most beautiful and wonderful creation of God, and by praising her, they are praising her Creator. For Catholics, this is analogous to directing praise to an artist by praising his sculpture or painting. The problem with this is that God explicitly commands against worshipping Him through created things. We are not to bow down and worship the form of anything in heaven above or earth below (Exodus 20:4-5). Romans 1:25 could not be more clear: “They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator-who is forever praised. Amen.” Yes, God has created wonderful and amazing things. Yes, Mary was a godly woman who is worthy of our respect. No, we absolutely are not to worship God “vicariously” by praising things (or people) He has created. Doing so is blatant idolatry. The major way Catholics “venerate” Mary and the saints is by praying to them. But prayer to anyone other than God alone is anti-biblical. Whether Mary and/or the saints are prayed to, or whether they are petitioned for their prayers-neither practice is biblical. Prayer is an act of worship. When we pray to God, we are admitting that we need His help. Directing our prayers to anyone other than God is robbing God of the glory that is His alone. Another way Catholics “venerate” Mary and the saints is by creating statues and images of them. Many Catholics use images of Mary and/or the saints as “good luck charms.” Any cursory reading of the Bible will reveal this practice as blatant idolatry (Exodus 20:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:1-2; 1 John 5:21). Rubbing rosary beads is idolatry. Lighting candles before a statue or portrayal of a saint is idolatry. Burying a Joseph statue in hopes of selling your home (and countless other Catholic practices) is idolatry. The terminology is not the issue. Whether the practice is described as “worship” or “veneration” or any other term, the problem is the same. Any time we ascribe something that belongs to God to someone else, it is idolatry. The Bible nowhere instructs us to revere, pray to, rely on, or “idolize” anyone other than God. We are to worship God alone. Glory, praise, and honor belong to God alone. Only God is worthy to “receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:11). God alone is worthy to receive our worship, adoration, and praise (Nehemiah 9:6; Revelation 15:4).

[@steph624]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@freda7961]

Way to go twisting "veneration" and equating it as worship, which is utterly false. We ask for her intercession, but we NEVER pray to her, we NEVER worship her or anyone else, for worship is for God and God alone. Venerating Mary and asking for her prays is actually deeply rooted in the Holy Scripture. Have you even bothered thoroughly investigating this and reading books like Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary for instance (and many others), before condemning the practice of veneration as idolatry? By the way, "cursory reading" would NEVER suffice when it comes to Bible, it must be a more cerebral, a more thorough reading. Statutes and images are not per se prohibited, what is rather prohibited is when you worship them. Remember the bronze serpent or the statutes of cherubim, among others?

[@alexmarker881]

Kings James Bible reader right here !!

[@dominic5520]

First Timothy 2 :5 ,FOR THERE IS ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN ,THE MAN CHRIST JESUS ! Mary cannot hear you she has been dead for 2000 years,and won’t be brought back until judgement day,your “Saints”,and your dead relatives cannot hear you,they are also dead. Catholic logic ;Mary was created sinless so JESUS could be born sinless correct ?following that logic, that means that Mary’s parents had to be born sinless also and their parents and their parents all the way back to king David,who we know was a sinner.at what point does the sin of Adam fall off the lineage?

[@williamdouglas3238]

@@justsomevids4541 The last verse in John says there are many things Jesus did that were not written down, so you are making an assumption, also, as far as the saints hearing us, the book of Revelation is especially helpful in dealing with this, since it describes people in heaven who are aware of the happenings on earth (Rev. 6:11; 7:13-14). They have this capacity according to God’s designs and not of their own power. Paul alluded to this when he said, “Now I know in part; then I shall understand fully, even as I have been fully understood” (1 Cor. 13:12). Those in heaven are part of the mystical body of Christ, and have not been separated from us by death. Christ is the vine, and we are the branches. So, if we are connected to him, we are inseparably bound together with them as well. Thus, the angels and saints stand before the throne of God, offer our prayers to him, and cheer us on as we run the good race. If those in heaven are of no help to us, is it that they do not care, or does God forbid them to know of our toil and render them incapable of praying for us?

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Catholics believe when we die our soul lives eternally, only our physical bodies perish. The soul lives forever. You obviously believe the soul/spirit rots along with our physical bodies, that is a strange belief which none of the early christians believe. Who are the 24 elders in Heaven in the book of Revelations? How did Moses and Elijah reappear to Jesus when they were dead for over 1000 years?

[@smartrecords4881]

There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead,

[@Olecranonymous]

Did Jesus not say that those in Heaven are alive? That’s how he justified the afterlife to the Saduccees. God is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And God is the God of the living, not the dead.

[@jakethewhale]

@@Olecranonymous I'd like to know where exactly Jesus said that those in heaven are alive. He was not justifying "the afterlife" to the Saducees, he was justifying the resurrection that will occur in the future. The rest of the verse is "...for to him all are alive." When you read the preceding verses, it is clear that the God of the living refers to the resurrection to come. Psalm 6:5 "For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise?"

[@southernlady1109]

Asking Virgin Mary & Saints for prayers as we ask our own family & friends, is for our benefit. Catholics are citizens among the Saints in Gods household. Eph2:19-22 Gods Catholic Church is United with Gods Kingdom in Heaven. They have eternal life in Heaven, God heeds their prayers and they prevail over many things. He does not refuse His Mother! But He willed that this work of salvation be accomplished through the collaboration of a woman, while respecting her free will (Gal. 4:4). He said where two or more are gathered, He is among them. It’s nice to have an army of the Just praying for us & with us. Jn 11:25-26, Pro 15:29, Jm 5:16, Rev 4:10, 5:8, 6:9-11, 7:11-15, 8:3-4, 11:19, 12:1-17, Lk 1:28, 35, 42-43, Jn 2:3-11.

[@amadisima8145]

I found this scripture that I never read before and to me it means St Peter is helping us even after his death: “Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Perhaps I’m mistaken I haven’t studied it any further from that initial revelation/interpretation. I have to say that I’ve been made to walk towards the catholic faith in the last three months so strongly and full of signs that I will making my confirmation soon. I’ve been walking with Jesus since October 2017 and all I’ve done since that wonderful day when I surrendered my life to Christ has been through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit so I know this is the way God is taking me and to eliminate any doubt I’ve met many catholics so full of the Holy Spirit that there is no doubt in my mind and heart that God the Almighty, His Beloved Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are present in the Catholic Church as one God in perfect teinity. As for the saints I understand that they lived a life full of the Holy Spirit and love of our Lord Jesus so I find their lives and prayers fascinating. I’m still in the process of learning about how their intercession works but just to know the depths of their experience of Jesus is enough to want to imitate them.

[@Andrewthestagehand]

The Catholic Church prays to saints because they don't do anything biblically correct.

[@kuyajosephtutorials9709]

Revelation 8:1-9 prayer of the Saints.

[@orlydelacruz959]

A very nice honest and respectful caller!✝🙏 God bless this guy and I hope that he will go to the right Church soon for salvation.

[@marcopellegrini8752]

Excellent jobs guys. You make me proud to be catholic and after theological studies in a protestant faculty you make me desire to study more and fully in a catholic one

[@ce6236]

C E. . 1 minute ago. . What is the use of doing "may procession of statues" it looks tradition to me. And I remember in every mass. The priest is reading the names of the people whose donated some money or things in the church. (Seems like a contradiction to what Jesus Gospel "so that your almsgiving may be in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will repay you. Matthew 6:4 CPDV" 🤔. . .

[@murphyjeffriesjr4932]

Marco PELLEGRINI These guys don’t ever answer a question with scripture. They always deflect. Jesus or apostles never prayed to Moses or Elijah

[@antonioesquibel8898]

Come and test me 100% God will prevail and provide the truth!

[@peterjackson3892]

Only way to the father is through Jesus christ? He is the way the truth and the life? He died for our sins His birth death and Resurrection foretold? he is god... He forgives sins only him...

[@gizzykat]

Well, Jesus said when you pray, pray like this...(The Lord's prayer)

[@Thosewhocallmetim]

Don't forget, for catholics, tradition trumps the Bible.

[@jvlp2046]

Are the Statues/Sculptures or Images/Photos of Mary, Jesus, Prophets, Apostles, and Saints IDOLATRY?... it depends... if the Christians lighted incense or candles even in daylight, with everyday fresh flowers offered before them, most especially by KNEELING (bent knees) down or in prostrate position in Prayers, Venerations, Devotions, Petitions, and Supplications before them, then those are definitely the ACTS OF WORSHIP which is Biblically IDOLATRY... (ref. Exodus 20:4-6)... "For God is SPIRIT, and the Time/Hour has come now, when the TRUE WORSHIPERS shall Worship God the Father (YHWH) in SPIRIT and in TRUTH, for that is the kind/type of WORSHIPERS the Father (God/YHWH) seeks." (ref. John 4: 23-24)... Facts and Truth of the Matters... Praise be to God in Christ Jesus. Amen.

[@martinsandoval2777]

Matthew 17: 3And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him. 4And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. Jesus spoke to Moses and Elias, therefore we can also speak to Moses and Elias, at this very moment. It is good to do all that Jesus Christ does. Peter, wanted to erect each a Tabernacle to honor both Moses and Elias, Therefore we also can honor Moses and Elias or any Saint. (food for thought) It is good to be Catholic. Amen

[@belovedchild8055]

Amen brother.

[@martinsandoval2777]

Timmy, Hmmmm lets see once again how Scripture Proves you wrong again, and again. Yikes: 1 Peter 2: 21For unto this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps. Timmy, Jesus Christ our EXAMPLE that we follow His Steps, and one of His steps is that if He can speak to Moses and Elias, SO CAN WE. Amen I Corinthians 11:1 BE ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ. Timmy, St. Paul states that we Must follow Christ, it obviously means that Jesus Christ is our example, that we should do whatever He Does.

[@CarlosLAM]

+Martin Sandoval you're right I will imitate Christ!! And Speak (prayer) to those who have reached heaven !

[@TTXproductionz]

he would hv explained much more easily and less complicated if jesus wanted us to pray to saints.

[@martinsandoval2777]

TTX If I asked you to pray to God for me can you??? TTX, in order for me to ask you to pray for me, it is I who came praying to you, to pray for me, to do this, this is not at all in a worship sense of prayer. Jesus Christ said in James James 5: 16 16Confess therefore your sins one to another: and pray one for another, that you may be saved. For the continual prayer of a just man availeth much.

[@rickydavis7391]

Seems like these interviews are fake half the time since the callers voice always sounds like a John Burgsma… a Catholic. This makes sense to why the caller never has an actual Protestant response.

[@princessarielhere3991]

Saints were people that lived on earth once gifted by the lord ...we dont wordship them ...those that say that love jesus and reality dont love him because if they love him they wont talk shit about the blessed mother ...if u dont believe dont talk about her..we dont wordship her we pray because we respect and remember for being the mother of the lord jesus .....

[@murphyjeffriesjr4932]

Yes the Bible contradicts you asking a dead person in heaven. To ask to pray. You pray to dead is forbidden. In the Bible it says do not pray to any other God or false God. Hello. Why ask someone to pray for you if they are in heaven with Jesus. Jesus does on the cross so that you don’t need an intercesor. And if you ever need an intercession from a person. Then you should ask a live person. Only person alive in heaven is Jesus. Catholics and you guys should try using bible scripture more often tan using your catholic laws to answer the callers on line. It seems you guys use all catholic written documents and saints Ins teas of the actual bible

[@Jvigil331]

I have always wondered why it is thought that Catholics pray to saints. Is it the we ask for intercession from those saints closest to GOD. Hence" Mother Mary"

[@whitevortex8323]

Praise God. Well, it's probably because you can't see the saints and you are communicating via prayer. Technically speaking we do pray to Mary but we need to make the distinction that we do not worship or give anybody the glory which belongs to God alone. That doesn't mean Mary doesn't have glory of her own that is the Mother of God but her glory is less than God and rightfully it belongs to God who has bestowed this title. Same applies with the saints. Praise God.

[@pattydavis8175]

And there are no athiests in foxholes.

[@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295]

Where is the NT scriptures to give examples of praying to Mary or other dead "saints"

[@byronlazo]

@@whitevortex8323 But the Bible says your not to praise anyone other than God even if its to a lessor degree. How about a scripture where it says pray to saints or pray to Mary in any way shape or form as direct instructions from God. There's none.

[@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899]

bc in Daniel chapter 3 we are clearly given the example of 3 men of GOD Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego that no matter what the consequence they would never bow to any idol never worship an idol and Daniel himself also chose the death penalty* instead of praying to ANY one other than G O D ALMIGHTY. me too Never. Only pray to GOD. Only worship GOD.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

This subject still confuses me. My Protestant background gets in the way. I asked a Protestant pastor about the "saints" in heaven being aware of us on Earth. He said yes, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. However, "witnesses" not PARTICIPANTS. He said the saints in heaven don't intercede for us since they trust completely in God's will. IDK. I think they may actually intercede for us. I LOVE this channel! I just bought that book by Jimmy Akins "The Fathers Knew Best" on my Kindle. I'm looking forward to reading it.

[@lorgarbeareroftheword5836]

I am in a similar position, though I have concluded that it cant hurt. At the bare minimum its an earnest act of faith, and that is a good in itself. I still mostly go with "our father"

[@morelmaster]

YOU: He said the saints in heaven don't intercede for us since they trust completely in God's will. ME: Then why does the Bible tells us to pray for one another? I trust in God's will too, but Scripture still tells us that intercessory prayer for someone has a purpose.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

@@morelmaster excellent point!

[@alejandracanizales5682]

Jack Aubrey The saints are most definitely aware of us here on earth. But if you think about it, what do witnesses that you call upon do in a court of law? They plead in favor of your case. Every single word in the Bible has a purpose so this may also be something to think about.

[@noelalmirante8982]

Please read: Prayers are in many forms, it maybe through music/psalms, or recitation of verses or making your own prayer to someone... THE SOMEONE is the our main concern here... This someone may refer to GOD THE FATHER... ALSO TO MARY, OR TO SAINTS who has been Graced by God. Now we argue more about this where we should dedicate our Prayers. For Protestants, TO God alone... which is actually biblical... To Catholics to one another which is also biblical. Why? let me explain.... St Agustine made a distinct definition of Prayers according to the teaching of the apostles and of the bible so everybody will not be confused... Latria - PRAYING OR WORSHIPING TO GOD ALONE (non debatable). Hyper DULIA - Prayer which is only for MARY MOTHER OF GOD. (Biblical) Remember when ST. Gabriel visited Mary and exclaimed these words. "HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE...." Gabriel greeted Mary with gladness telling her the Good news and ASKING her to be the mother of Jesus... St. Gabriel was actually praying to MARY asking her if she will take the call.... AND MARY then say YES by saying... "I am the handmaid of the LORD, BE DONE TO ME according to your word?... After he heard these words the Angel left... If you involve mary in your prayers, you prayer is effective... That is why we use these verses in the bible as a form of PRAYER that projects God's grace bestowed unto Mary for our salvation. Mary was saved in a sublime manner that we need to glorify God for this wondrous gift to us. DULIA - FOR SAINTS (Biblical) The prayers of the righteous/blessed are effective... "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them..." these are few of the references in the bible and there are a lot to mention. Remember how Jesus talk to Moses in the garden of Gethsemane... They are in a fellowship, pray to one another before Jesus sent to be crucified. Jesus is doing it why can't we? Isn't it Jesus wants us to live like him... so we imitate him. Moreover praying to "dead saints" is OK... for the bible says: Our GOD is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him ALL ARE ALIVE. Saints are also blessed when they lived here on earth grace by God and even their being is separated body and soul... still their body parts perform miracles... Like the bones of ELisha in 2 Kings 13:21: He raised the dead by his bones... God's grace is overflowing through Elisha's bones.... same as with other saints... Look how the healing power over flowing from a handkerchief touch by Paul in Acts 19:12 "so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them." You want your prayers to be effective? ASK FOR THEIR HELP. Through the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT we can commune with one another... Our prayers are heard... after all we are in one CHURCH.

[@reynaldodavid2913Jo]

There is no saints yet in heaven... The believers of Jesus, both the living and the dead are waiting for the coming back of Jesus to meet them on the air, and then Jesus will bring them to His kingdom....

[@elijahyoung11]

Enoch, Moses, Elijah?

[@toyosioyejobi309]

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

[@indo3052]

And inability to understand scripture

[@toyosioyejobi309]

@indo I will go again, you have shown to be dogmatic. Is this your response to a scripture??? I have no understanding. When i never explained it. The question will then be why are you uncomfortable with this scripture?? Shows that many if you just accept whatever the rcc tells you above all else

[@indo3052]

@@toyosioyejobi309 i agreed with u

[@toyosioyejobi309]

@@indo3052 Wow i didn't know. I didn't know what you meant by inability to understand scripture

[@indo3052]

@@toyosioyejobi309 i was agreeing with your statement and added that understanding scripture is important and relevant to your statement. Wasnt talking about u

[@giannihatzianmevris1861]

Praying to Mary & the Saints is unbiblical! There's a difference between asking family or church friends to pray for you, (which by the way doesn't mean that those people you've asked to pray have more power or authority than you, but that if more people join in the same prayer, more petitions are heard at the throne of God) and there's a difference with speaking to dead people! Jesus is both Mediator & Intercessor. If Jesus is sufficient for both those roles then why do we need to pray to Mary or one of the saints, who by the way, are dead and departed? Yes, they are alive in heaven, however, there is no scriptural basis for praying to them, rather the opposite is true! By praying To them, we are taking the attributes of God and placing them on mere humans! Only God is Omnipresent(everywhere at once), Omniscient(knowing everything at all times), Omnipotent(all powerful) & Omnibenevolent(supremely Holy & Good). If the word of God tells us to come to Him directly, then why do we need to pray to anyone else??? Take a look at the following scriptural references: Romans 8:34 [34]Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes INTERCESSION for us. Hebrews 4:14-16 [14]Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. [15]For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. [16]Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 7:23-27 [23]Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. [24]But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. [25]Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. [26]For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; [27]who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people’s, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. 1 Timothy 2:5 [5]For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, Acts 4:12 [12]Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Philippians 4:6-7 [6]Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; [7]and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Romans 8:26-27 [26]Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. [27]Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Matthew 6:6,9-15 [6]But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. [9]In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [10]Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. [11]Give us this day our daily bread. [12]And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. [13]And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. [14]“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. [15]But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 1 John 5:14-15 [14]Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. [15]And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 2 Chronicles 7:14 [14]if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Psalms 17:6 [6]I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech. Psalms 102:17 [17]He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer. Psalms 145:18-19 [18]The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. [19]He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. Proverbs 15:29 [29]The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. Romans 10:13 [13]For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

[@abujog]

Pls tell us what is main the reason why pray to the saints?

[@jesuspascual9080]

aga doo, the reasoning behind it is the scripture that Trent gave which is John 5:16 where it states “the prayers of a righteous man have a powerful effect” meaning if someone is truly in communion with Jesus Christ when that person prays his or her prayers have great effect. Now this doesn’t mean that we can’t or we don’t pray directly to Jesus Christ or God, of course we do. It’s just that when we pray to the saints we pray that they take our petitions or our pleas to Jesus himself or that they pray directly for us. If you want to give the argument that saints can’t hear us in heaven because they’re not omnipresent how God is well in revelations 5:8 it describes how saints are taking our petitions to God. Which is the prayers we send out to them. Like I said before though that doesn’t mean we don’t pray directly to God as well.

[@abujog]

@@jesuspascual9080 you mean James 5:16, but it's clearly pertaining to the saints who are alive. And i don't know any scripture that proof you can pray to the dead people. This might be the one reason why Catholics has the tendency to worship the idols because of this. I believe this is not right in the sight of God.

[@tylerpedersen9836]

Agreed. Well put. No compelling Scripture to support the idea that we should pray to those who are in heaven or ask them to pray for us.

[@abujog]

@@jesuspascual9080 i think you're just assuming because it doesn't say in the bible you can't pray to the saints, in rev 5:8 24 elders are just holding our prayers, not interceding or mediating, we have but one mediator Jesus 1 Tim 2:5. This is one of the reasons why this will lead to idolatry, putting a created being in the place of Jesus.

[@anikathomasthaliath9718]

@@abujog yes u r right but clearly read it...with the smoke is mingled with the prayers which rise to the altar

[@carlomagno3951]

Yes, the saints are alive in Heaven! The answer is right there in your face in one of our most cherished verses: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Mother Mary, the Apostles, the Martyrs and those who died keeping the testimony of Jesus are all alive in the body of Christ.

[@chriswitter2664]

The words says be not just a hearer of the Word but a doer. Jesus said whatever you ask the Father in my name he will do that your joy might be full. Paul in his letters prayed to Father. In Acts the believers prayed to the Lord God. No where does it say any different. The word is clear to avoid idol worship which can be praying to someone else and not God.

[@eugenechabangu5813]

True Chris...its not complicated really.

[@chitojuinio9342]

When the Lord Jesus Christ asked....why do you transgress the commandment of God by your tradition. Matthew 15:3 and he gave an example at verses 4-7 and end his sentence with verses 8 and 9

[@denzfb71]

Acts 14:12-15New International Version (NIV) 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates because he and the crowd wanted to offer sacrifices to them. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting: 15 “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them.

[@dinkwhitley9255]

Where does the Bible say to pray to saints?

[@dinkwhitley9255]

***** I watched the PBS documentary Secrets of The Vatican and man, I do not know about that organization. Some of their rituals are very questionable...I do not think they are of God at all. Also the apostle Paul talks about false teachers saying it is forbidden to be married and I believe this practice is a major cause of all the pedophilia that is happening in the organization.

[@chrisoliverdelacruz5347]

actually, forbidding t obe married is a false doctrine, because Paul is referring to the teachings of the heretics that marriage is a sin. In fact, in the Catholic Church, marriage is a sacrament. For the priests, they were the people who were following the examples of Christ, Paul and other unnamed biblical characters that were celibate.

[@dinkwhitley9255]

Chris Oliver Dela Cruz why do Catholics not allow their priest to marry?

[@chrisoliverdelacruz5347]

It's a different case though. These are the people who committed to life to celibacy for Jesus Christ in the same way that some other apostles and Jesus Christ are celibate. In fact, there were people in the Book of Revelations that remained celibate all throughout their lives and these people are explicitly stated in Revelation 14:4. OK, let me just give you an example. Suppose you lived during the time of the apostles, and obviously there would be apostles who remained celibate all the way. Would you consider that to be a sin, or would you support them and tell them to continue to their ministry and their vow? If a priest is married, then he is simply not following the vow that made him a priest. There is basically no teaching in the Catholic Church that says marrying is a sin. The verse that Pau quotes were about the gnostics, especially the Donatists, who claimed that Jesus did not have a physical body because, for them, everything physical is sinful, that having a marriage is a sin, and that eating foods are considered a sin. That is what biblical scholars and theologians believed, and even non-catholic theologians held to this interpretation. Trivia: Eastern Catholic Priests are allowed to have a wife, but if a priest entered to his vow of priesthood without having a wife, then that person is to maintain that vow of celibacy. Even Catholic Converts who were former pastors that had been married are allowed to become priests, but if they entered the priesthood while not being married, then they should maintain the vow of celibacy. What's the sense of having such a vow if that vow is to be broken?

[@WopWopWopWopW]

How do you know that those people are in heaven? These are all assumptions that made into law thousands of years ago by men. None of the disciples prayed through Moses to God? Why didn’t they do it even before Christ.

[@aroundtheworld4173]

Who decides whom to canonize as a saint? Who has the authority to admit people to heaven?

[@sydb2848]

Only Christ, but the CC usurped this authority and are leading people away from Jesus.

[@invincible_ssj4]

Ecclesiastes 9 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten. 6 Their love, their hate and their jealousy have long since vanished; never again will they have a part in anything that happens under the sun. End of discussion 😊

[@kuyajosephtutorials9709]

Jesus said, Pray for each other... And thats what we are asking to the Saints, Pray for us...

[@anandhvijaykumar667]

But then they are dead!!

[@anikathomasthaliath9718]

@@anandhvijaykumar667 then moses is also dead ...he is still sleeping....but is contrary...god decides who to get into heaven and those r the ones we call saints and not the eternally damed or sleeping beauties

[@anandhvijaykumar667]

@@anikathomasthaliath9718 John 3:13 No one has gone into heaven except for the one who came from heaven- The Son of Man. It's simple every one is waiting for judgement, only on the day of the judgement the sheep's will be separated from the Goats, ie heaven and hells will be open. Until then what these guys do is not known for sure. I would not be surprised if they are sleeping beauties [Mathew 25: 1-13] waiting for the bridegroom to come.

[@anandhvijaykumar667]

@Samuel Livingstone Singh Amen bro

[@patriciaagbafor6600]

Jesus said, anything you ask the father in my name shall be given to you. In my name, not in the name of saints, Mary or Angels. Jesus is the only mediator, because only him could pay the price.

[@azelenovic3005]

Why would we ask them to pray to Jesus when we can go directly to Christ ourselves. Why take the longer route?

[@kevinroque5374]

It's synonymous to asking for a friend to pray for you. The advantage here is that while you are sometimes busy doing other things (because you cannot pray for yourself 24/7) someone has you covered on those other times. Mary and the saints make it more better since it's all what they do now in heaven as they are in united glory with God for all eternity.

[@azelenovic3005]

@@kevinroque5374 that's not biblical tho, it goes too far when they say prayers such as Mary save us or forgive us, that's straight blasphemy.

[@kevinroque5374]

@@azelenovic3005 You seem misunderstood. There hasn't ever been any wording of "save us" or "forgive us" in the prayers to Mary and the saints; there's only "pray for us". As for being "not biblical" I'll just point out what Trent Horn explained 5:00 onwards in the video. Sure, it's not explicitly stated but praying to Mary and the saints follow key biblical implications as stated in the video (i.e. living creatures in heaven who pray to God at Revelation 5:8 and the "cloud of witnesses" stated in Hebrews 12:1-2 where the author awknowledges a perseverance for the saints and still "while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus").

[@crod6431]

@@kevinroque5374 Praying to supposed Dead Saints is necromancy, which God clearly forbids in the Bible. It's a sin!!!!!! www.gotquestions.org/Bible-necromancy.html

[@kevinroque5374]

@@crod6431 Necromancy communicates to the dead that are not (or not yet) in heaven. Praying for intercession communicates to the saints who are now living eternally in heaven. Learn the difference. Saints are dead to us who still dwell the earth but they are now alive in Christ given that they are now with Him in heaven. They are found in scripture (Revelation 5:8 & Hebrews 12:1-2).

[@savedbygrace8337]

A saint is one who is saved,sanctified ,made holy by the blood of JESUS. PAUL used it as a salutation in his correspondence with the churches in asia. Philippians 4:22 “All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.” Romans 15:25 “But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.” Romans 12:13 “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” It is not an appointed office to be prayed to. Catholics have made a game of sainthood . Their cardinals have to approve for someone to be called a saint , Once again taking to glory due to almighty GOD and giving it to their clergy. Galatians 6:7 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

[@smartrecords4881]

And when they say to you, “Inquire of the mediums and the necromancers who chirp and mutter,” should not a people inquire of their God? Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living?

[@vchow6749]

Exactly! I brought this up on another video and got no answers

[@mistersamman8899]

Also the reason we have saints is to point to Jesus being the only perfect and holy and righteous man! He is the Almighty God who was there at the beginning, He is The Word, He is the Way, Truth, and Life! Glory to God!

[@johnvictorroderos8842]

Does not the bible say that does who profess Jesus as Lord shall have ETERNAL life? I don't get your point here. Saints are men and women who are filled with life in Jesus

[@WTL-f5u]

Essentially he is saying praying to the saints for intercession is going to be more impactful than praying directly to Jesus because the saints are more righteous than we are.

[@billchiburis8654]

Only problem the saints are not aware what’s going on here

[@morelmaster]

This is not what Scripture indicates. Hebrews 12:1 says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us." How can the Saints in Heaven be witnesses of us unless they are aware of us???

[@billchiburis8654]

john mizak that’s not saying they are watching us. That’s means they are mentors that ran the race of faith

[@morelmaster]

@@billchiburis8654 Nope, you are giving the word "witness" a different meaning than what it actually means. To "witness" something means the same today as it did when Hebrews was written. Stop twisting Scripture to try to disprove the CC, it won't work.

[@billchiburis8654]

john mizak actually you are. Only God is omnipresent

[@morelmaster]

@@billchiburis8654 Do you claim to know what Heaven is going to be like? Are you putting limits on God's power? Who are you to say that God cannot allow the Saints in Heaven to hear prayers in some way, or to witness us in some way? Scripture clearly indicates in Hebrews that the Saints are "witnessing" us running the race. The burden of proof is on you to show that the author of Hebrews used the wrong word, and didn't mean what he wrote. Good luck with that.

[@garystanfield2274]

"SAINT" The proper word to use is "upright" or "Elect" in place of Saint, since scriptures tell us the following in Romans: Romans 3:10 As it is written , There is none righteous, no, not one The etymology of the word “saint” - its origin and meaning: It came into use in the English language around the 1100's, as an adjective used of those whom the Catholic Church had “beatified” and “canonized”. At that time, the meaning of the word “saint” was “holy”, corresponding to the Latin adjective sanctus which meant “holy”, “sacred” (related to the verb sancio, “to consecrate”). So, in the 1100s, “saint Eligius” simply meant “holy Eligius”. Later, in the 1300s or so, the word “saint” began to be used even as a noun, “a saint”, but it still referred to the Catholic “saints”, and was not used of living persons. The word Sacred is a sun deity name. , Holy is derived for the divinely honored sun. So it seems that since it did come from Rome, that Saint has something to do with the sun and sun worship. It was only in Protestant times, from the 1500s and onward, that the English word “saint” began to be used of (living) persons of “extraordinary holiness”, and then even of church members and so on. This would be like the word "rapture", which was used only in Jerome's Latin Vulgate and Christians still use that word today, so it seems that this also goes for the word "saint". Even the words “saintdom” and “sainthood” were originally Catholic concepts, referring to those whom the Catholic Church had “beatified” and “canonised”. A note: The words “sainthood” and “saintdom” do not appear in bible-translations, at least not in any of the most common ones. All of Catholic origin. This is how the English word “saint” came into being: The Greek (Erasmus) text of the New Testament has hagios (άγιος). Jerome's Latin Vulgate version translated that into Latin as sanctus. Wycliffe, whose 1395 English translation was based on the (Jerome's) Latin text and not on the Greek, did not translate the Latin sanctus but used it, in the transcribed form “seyntis”. Later, the spelling was changed further, to “sainctes” (Tyndale, 1525), “sayntes” (Coverdale, 1535), “saintes” (Geneva bible, 1560) and finally “saints” (Geneva bible, 1587). Pagan deities were made Christian saints. Bacchus became St. Bacchus Dionysius became St. Denys or Denis Brigid, Became Saint Brigid Dazhdbóg became saint Germain ERos became SAINT EROS, Demeter is now St. Demetrios Aphrodite became St. Aphrodite The Roman deities Mars was originally a deity who guarded wheat fields. He became St. Martin (esp. St. Martin-in-the-fields) The Roman deity Quirinus became St. Cyrinus, The Roman deities known as the Lares became St. Lawrence The Roman female deity Venus became St. Venera The Roman deities known as the Gemini, who were protectors of sailors in Roman pagan times, became the Sanctos Geminos The Greek deity Nike was picked up as Saint Nicholas, who was extremely popular wherever shipping was important. He is the patron saint of Russian, Holland and Germany, all on the north sea coast. "SANCTIFIED" = Sanctus, pagan deity, identified with Jupiter and Apollo. Right words: SET-APART, MADE PURE. "SANCTURY" a word derived from the Latin sanctuarium, which is like most words ending in -arium, a container for keeping something in-in this case HOLY things or perhaps HOLY people, sancta or sancti. In its original meaning, is a SACRED place, such as a shrine. Sacred is a sun deity name. , Holy is derived for the divinely honored sun.

[@richardmagale8405]

I love the saying that if Christ is the sun, Mary is the moon.

[@sydb2848]

Mary is a created being, a sinner, whose Savior was Christ Himself. There is no comparison by any means. This is one of the aspects of Catholicism that is blasphemous.

[@PInk77W1]

@@sydb2848 Mary is full of Grace according to the Bible. One CANT have sin and be full of Grace.

[@nancydrew1835]

@@sydb2848 she wasnt a sinner

[@rickydavis7391]

@@nancydrew1835does a non-sinner need a savior?

[@johnarevalo3450]

Catholic answers to catholic questions, how in the world then will u ever get out of this darkness?

[@freda7961]

And you know better, right? :)

[@johnarevalo3450]

@@freda7961 maybe

[@freda7961]

@@johnarevalo3450 Right

[@bernie.fitzpatrick7948]

Greetings from New Zealand. Love listening to this from Downunder!🙏📿👍🔥

[@JPHolling]

For the comment about Mormons only praying to the father and not Jesus. Jesus told us to ask God for things in his name.

[@ilikebeans3821]

Ok, so Find me, one place in the Bible, that says to pray to or through saints. IT DOESNT! see, you guys make things up. Sorry, I'm a Christian, not a catholic . Change my mind

[@ilikebeans3821]

@@melindaanne6036 lol. Ok I'll repeat my request: show me, in the bible, where it says to pray to saints. It doesn't, and your tiptoeing around the question

[@ilikebeans3821]

@@melindaanne6036 also, it was the apochropha, and the books weren't accurate. Secondly, it wasn't Martin Luther. My grandfather was a PASTOR and he knows this stuff. Get your facts right before pointing fingers

[@ilikebeans3821]

@@melindaanne6036 thx for responding. Ok, first off, I am not angry, and I do not HATE anyone. Lol, thanks. Ok thanks for the link, I checked it out. Interesting. It sounds like u are being the person being one-sided. Try to see my point of view and I will try to see yours. Lol. All of you catholics always tiptoe around the question. (I mean u already avoided it twice) Where in the bible does it say to pray to statues? Answer: it. Doesn't. I'm sorry and I'm not pointing fingers, but until u can show me, i will stick to my beliefs. Thanks. God bless u as well. No hate ;)

[@ilikebeans3821]

@@melindaanne6036 also, I think its quite wrong, saying "Martin Luther's bible" when he didn't ADD or even WRITE any of it! "Chosen men who were inspired by the Holy spirit" wrote it. (Shorter chatechism) I dont know why u guys think it's right to pray to saints. It's like ur saying that God cant answer your prayers like hes 'too busy' or something. Think about it. Doesn't your viewpoint seem skewed?

[@ilikebeans3821]

@@melindaanne6036 alright then. Lol, jeez cool down. Lol. Soooooo, if your not praying to or through saints? What about mary? Please explain to me why you need to pray to or through Mary to talk to God. Lol. Again, it's like your saying hes now omnipotent enough to hear your prayers. You pray through Jesus who mediates for us through his death on the cross. I dont know why u bring Mary into this. Anyways, pls answer because I think this comment section is quite interesting and that maybe I could change your mindset

[@MrVicmask]

IF you follow Jesus then you follow the teachings of Jesus... and Jesus told us how to pray and that is the ONLY way to pray... These dudes are WRONG

[@alejandroemerson4228]

Psalm 115:4-8 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged : and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

[@Kitiwake]

And ...

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Alex Emerson The intercession of fellow Christians-which is what the saints in heaven are-also clearly does not interfere with Christ’s unique mediatorship because in the four verses immediately preceding 1 Timothy 2:5, Paul says that Christians should intercede: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. This is good, and pleasing to God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:1-4). Clearly, then, intercessory prayers offered by Christians on behalf of others is something “good and pleasing to God,” not something infringing on Christ’s role as mediator.

[@ce6236]

@@georgeibrahim7945 Can you elaborate this passage. I need some ideas about this Do not be afraid, and do not be disturbed. From the time when I caused you to listen, I also announced it. You are my witnesses. Is there another God beside me, also a Maker, whom I have not known? Isaiah 44:8 CPDV And up to Isaiah 44:8-20. Thank you. God bless

[@blackrocket673]

Old Testament .. Mary and the saints weren't there. Haha

[@tylerpedersen9836]

Beautiful and glorious Scriptures

[@larrylim8050]

Infinite questions, infinite answers. But to save time, because infinity will consume all time we've got, first step is to ask if it's sensible for each and all Christians to equally declare the truth by themselves. Catholics are Christians too, so can each of them declare truths equally as protestant Christians? 2nd question, who chose from around 25k manuscripts and declared those are God-inspired, and where did the final decision maker (the popes) get that authority to declare such as truth? 3rd question: if you don't believe in that authority, why use that specific Bible not make your own, by your own authority to choose from those or whichever manuscripts your own power/ authority tells you the God- inspired scriptures are? Even Luther used the Catholic compiled and selected Bible and changed some parts of it... by his personal authority. Would you change Martin Luther's Bible too using your own personal God- given authority? Why go to advanced infinite arguments if you haven't 100% convincingly satisfied the answers to these questions? One step at a time, so we'll save time, and so we'll get somewhere- to the truth.

[@real8342]

The Bible states that Jesus Christ intercedes for us..they give straw man arguments

[@jesusislife2837]

Greg Zeno its definitely wrong to pray to anyone but the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. What these men are saying is strictly a violation of scripture and horrible interpretation. The body of Christ should not be practicing praying to anyone that's dead. It's a practice of necromancy, its idolatry and truthfully these are familiar spirits/demons they are communicating with. Like you said only Jesus only intercedes for us. God bless

[@jeremysmith7176]

@@jesusislife2837 If I pray for you or any brother here on earth am I not interceding on your behalf to God. And is not our God the God of the Living. As Jesus quotes Exodus in a dispute with the Sadduses "I Am the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob". Our brethren in heaven in being united to God are more alive then we are here below.

[@rorywynhoff1549]

Deut 18:10-12 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer (one who talks to the dead), 12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

[@teahea12340]

The caller sounded very polite and very fair with the arguments; I certainly learned something interesting! Thanks all - including George!

[@joshmarlowe1885]

1 Timothy 2 3-6. Jesus Christ will be the only mediator. You can say that the saints and Mary are INTERCESSORS? Where in the Bible does it say we can use an intercessor. You spoke of revelation but how can you reference something you can use for prayer that’s a prophecy. Look at Deuterononly 18:11. Strictly no praying or calling to the dead. Do what u want but I think I’m good.

[@dinkwhitley9255]

The fact that I do not see anyone praying to humans, saints, or apostle's in the Bible is room enough for me to not do so.

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

Maybe you should read your bible again..

[@dinkwhitley9255]

etrnlygr8tful or you could just tell me if I'm wrong....

[@TheThoughtAssassin]

Did you watch the video?

[@dinkwhitley9255]

TheThoughtAssassin sure did...

[@adamkorzon2972]

Nobody in the Bible has ever prayed to anyone but GOD,and those who prayed to pagan idols like the calf perished and never made it to the promise land.Think it would profit a man to just pray to GOD who is Christ.He will not bust our chops for doing that,but if there is a chance that praying to some saint could hinder my salvation well it's quite clear what I would do.The angels before lot said do not pray to them,as well as the apostles said the same after healing people,they said pray to GOD.For He is the one who hath done this and Ye faith in Him.Now the Jews of old prayed to Moses and that was wrong too.We can pray for others,We simply ask the one in Charge who can make these things happen,and that is Christ.When you want a raise at work do you not go to the Boss?And would I not pray to Christ I get the Job as well?I don't even know Mary Paul or Matt,and they know me not.So I will pray to the ONE who does know me and can hear me as well as do all things.Why ask the middle man,that get's you nowhere and ends up costing you something with no return.

[@mitchellc4]

Hello The problem is you try to make it seem like it’s like asking someone to pray for you But you don’t find a single instance of anyone in the New Testament asking someone who is dead to pray for them You don’t find Jesus saying, ask people to pray for you, also ask King David to pray for you… You don’t find Peter telling people to do this You don’t find Paul telling people to do this You don’t find a single example of asking for intercession from a dead person Unless you want to say Saul did with Samuel Which was through a witch There’s just no single example in scripture You try to somehow maneuver it out of Revelation which is a high symbolic visionary book The fact that you have the entire New Testament and can’t point to a single example of Jesus, Peter, Paul, ANYBODY either praying to dead people or obstructions people to do so should be alarming…

[@valentineeyumsama2520]

Prayer is reserved for deity ONLY, period!!!

[@TonyEspana182]

You’re right brother. Don’t ask for your friends or loved ones to pray for you. God bless 😆

[@valentineeyumsama2520]

I don’t see any punctuation, was that a question? If yes then my answer is yes! So...?

[@valentineeyumsama2520]

I’m pretty confident u appreciate the difference between praying TO and praying FOR?!!

[@valentineeyumsama2520]

I will continue asking my friends and loved ones to pray for me coz the bible tells me so. The bible also tells me that to pray to anyone but God is idolatory, so u should know what to do with all those your prayers to Mary

[@JPHolling]

Jesus taught us how to pray. No reason to go outside of that. Also the bible often refers to the dead as asleep. So perhaps they arent awake to listen to prayers anyways

[@gilbs72]

The miracle at the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) is an example of Mary's meditation and influence in heaven. She did not replace Jesus's role as primary mediator but she performed secondary meditation in behalf of the group, still through Jesus. Jesus was clear "My hour has not yet come." yet Mary gave the instruction and what did Jesus do?

[@randym.7238]

Praying to the dead is an "Abomination" Deuteronomy 18: 9-12. 1st Chronicles 10: 13-14 God killed Saul for seeking help from the dead. The Bible says that it is Jesus alone who advocates and intercedes for the Saved, not past saints. Jesus doesn't need and help from His Mother or any Saint to hear your Prayers and to answer them. Praying to the Past Saints is to disobey the Lord and anger God Almighty. Praying to anyone else is Pagan Idolatry.

[@christophermalli9983]

In the book of revelations John kneels to pray to an angel. The angle corrects him and says do not pray to me, for we serve the same master

[@christophermalli9983]

But,,,,,, Praying to is different than asking them to pray for us. Similar to a church elders laying hands on you and praying for you. Afterall the saints have made it to heaven, we aren't sure about the elders yet.

[@ambermitre5923]

Can someone address these scriptures, these are the ones that are still giving me the red flag when it comes to praying through Mary or the saints. 1 Tim 2:5- There is ONE mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ. Hebrews 7:22-25- Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Matt 12:46-50- While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you." He replied to him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" Pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." John 14:6-Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jeremiah 7:16-19- “So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you. Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? The children gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough and make cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven (a pagan goddess of that time). They pour out drink offerings to other gods to arouse my anger. But am I the one they are provoking? declares the Lord. Are they not rather harming themselves, to their own shame? Luke 11:27-28-As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." 28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

[@gemmaandallo6456]

Proud being Catholic..

[@ce6236]

Religion cannot save us. Relationship to God. And thru His Son & The Lord The Savior Jesus Christ.

[@ninjason57]

Trent always uses the argument of non-Catholic Christians being their own authority of scripture. Using the tradition of the church as your authority is the same thing. you're leaning on the authority of a group of individuals who accept an interpretation of scripture. By that logic is it then always true that a group of people are more correct than an individual? Is truth beholden to popular vote?

[@belemrangel4125]

Future St. Trent Horn for sure! Thank you for your insights and enlightenment as I thrive to understand my Church better. God Bless you and your family

[@YeshuaSaves3]

Imagine Jesus giving us a direct framework of how to pray and then proceeding to throw that away in favor of their own kind of framework… very sad. Our Father is the framework. Not our mother Mary, not St Paul, not St John etc. The problem we have here is that a new practice was added after Jesus and the apostles presumably added of new Roman pagans Christian’s who wanted to keep their statues and keep their prayers to those statues as a practice along with Christianity. Paul warns us about pagans incorporating their practices with Christianity and unfortunately now Catholics who are caught up in that pagan practice are forced to use some sort of scriptural juggling to make their point instead of just plainly seeing what scripture says since they are fighting for a belief that just isn’t Christian.

[@smartrecords4881]

“Do not turn to mediums or necromancers; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean by them: I am the Lord your God.

[@lonelyberg1808]

@CodingCrusader1095 ahah

[@johsiantorres8495]

That has nothing to do with saints

[@smartrecords4881]

@@johsiantorres8495 Yes because they are dead. Praying to anyone/thing other than God is idolatry. But u suppress the truth truth in your unrighteous.

[@smartrecords4881]

U rather worship the creation rather than the Creator and turn the truth of God into a lie.

[@johsiantorres8495]

@@smartrecords4881 no. Thats not idolatry.....

[@bengoolie5197]

One of the biggest lies Protestants spread about Catholics is the lie that "Catholics pray to saints!" First off, the word "Pray" does not mean "Worship!" The word "Pray" is an English word that means "to ask". When a Catholic makes a petition to a saint, it is a given that the saint then prays to God, or carries the prayer to God for that Catholic. The bible says the prayers of the righteous availeth much. Well, the saints in heaven are more righteous than we here on earth, so their prayers will be more pleasing to God. None of our Catholic prayers terminate in the saints, as if they were gods in and of themselves. That is just more Protestant lies meant to confuse people, and harm souls. "And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel." Rev. 8:4.

[@AZtrueflow18]

Hebrews 7:25New King James Version (NKJV) 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Why do we need to pray to the saints when we have Jesus praying for us

[@JohnLee-ym2gr]

+AZtrueflow18 Your issue is a mis-understanding of the word "pray". To pray is to ask. We ask the holy ones that are close to God to join in with us.

[@chrisoliverdelacruz5347]

well, why do we need to ask other people to pray for us when we have Jesus praying for us?

[@openarms2519]

Theres no human or any saints in heaven yet. Read the bible. Study it diligently. John 3:13... theres no one who ascended to heaven except he who came down from heaven the Son of man. This cant be wrong. This covered Old and new testament. Why do they have to pray to saints when you can pray directly to God? Why also do you have to pray to the saints? How can you pray to dead saints? They are just people like us as believers. We are called saints in the bible read apostle Pauls 14 epistles. Wake up Catholics and this is not hard to understand?