Unbiblical stuff the Catholic Church teaches: Mary, Indulgences, Eucharist, Priests, 7 Sacraments

[@TheGosslings]

"Your prayers are powerful because the One you're praying to is powerful." Man, that's good stuff.

[@miketeixeira7853]

Sounds like a good punchline, but take a look at the guy in Luke 12: 13-14, who prayed directly to Jesus and was rebuked. The powerful prayers are those from a humble heart........see Luke 18: 9-14.

[@TheGosslings]

@@miketeixeira7853 the point being that the powerful One we are praying to will keep us humble.

[@miketeixeira7853]

@@TheGosslings.......or rebuke YOU.

[@bladesxf]

@@miketeixeira7853 perhaps I'm mistaken, but nowhere in that passage does it say this man prayed to Jesus. Luke 12:13-14 (King James Version): "13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?" Here, the man is at best asking Jesus to serve as a judge or divider/arbiter, as Jesus Himself replied. There is nothing about prayer here, less so anything divine. Jesus was approached like a tribe elder or as unto Moses to settle a dispute: Exodus 18:25-26: "25 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 26 And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves." As for the Luke 18 passage... amen.

[@miketeixeira7853]

@@bladesxf..........To pray is to make a request/a plea/ask for. Maybe, YOU are thinking of ' worship ' which is different. I can ask someone to pray for me, but I can't ask anyone to worship for me.

[@lucasfreer2785]

0:54 Faith vs Works/Indulgences. The 7 Sacraments 3:57 1. Baptism 8:38 2. Penance 16:08 3. Communion/Eucharist 27:41 Eternal Grace vs Grace Little by Little 32:20 4. Confirmation 32:40 5. Matrimony 32:57 6. Holy Orders 37:57 7. Anointing of Sick or Dying 38:25 Purgatory 46:11 Praying For The Dead 48:53 Praying To The Dead/Mary 55:50 Mary's Perpetual Virginity 55:35 Bodily Assumption of Mary 1:00:24 Mary As Mediatrix With Christ 1:04:24 Closing

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Except for the Grace bit and the praying to the dead, this is our belief. We believe that Mary and the saints are alive in heaven as seen in Rev. 5: 8, 8:2-3. I believe that grace/talent is given in the womb.........see Psalms 139; and more is given depending on how you use it...........see Matt.25: 14-30.

[@browncony3897]

@@Michael-nb4ng *Seen alive does not mean you can ask them for prayers. Bible does not teach that. Cite me one example of any NT believer who asked passed on Mary or saints to pray for them. Just one. You cant?* 1 2 3 you said We believe that Mary and the saints are alive in heaven as seen in Rev. 5: 8, 8:2-3.

[@browncony3897]

@@Michael-nb4ng *You are unseeing. Dont you know Bible teaches all believers are saints. Dont you know canonised saints doctrine is a man made doctrine?* you said We believe that Mary and the saints are alive in heaven as seen in Rev. 5: 8, 8:2-3.

[@browncony3897]

@@Michael-nb4ng *Which part says its Mary? Lol* you said I believe that grace/talent is given in the womb.........see Psalms 139;

[@Michael-nb4ng]

@@browncony3897.....ALL believers are not saints; for even the demons believe and tremble........see James 2: 19.

[@nyeelahbrown2892]

Jesus said “No one can come to the Father unless through me.”

[@johnsheedy461]

N/BROWN-----Is this how you prove that we must not ask our mothers, OR HIS BLESSED MOTHER, to pray for us ? Sounds like it !

[@PaulV-nm2et]

PTL …… but delusional rc don't care and don't understand what "alone" means. even their false church teaches Christ Alone is our Redeemer/Mediator. but the laity are so lost they say --- no Mary, you have to go through Mary. therefore, again the rcc calls Jesus a liar.

[@walterromanoff2953]

John Sheedy You got it John God sent his son to die for our sins He used a virgin birth to do it Mary went on to have relations with Joseph They had many children Praying to a virgin mother goddess is paganism Catholic Church has false teachings Jesus said I am the only only way to the father Catholic Church says you need saints Popes and mother goddesses worship of Mary. Fatima Guadeloupe All catholic lies Learn the Bible Try other churches Good luck

[@johnsheedy461]

@@walterromanoff2953 Funny how the Catholic church GAVE the world the bible, has preached it and carried it to the 4 corners of the globe for centuries but doesn't know what it means ! But you Johnny-come-latelies that arrived on the scene 500 years ago, know all about it ! LOL ! LOL! Tell us the real meanings and try to get some of your Thousands of disagreeing, splitting up, arguing denominations to agree on ANYTHING that the bible means !----LOL !

[@kellyanne7225]

Walter Romanoff Amen, Walter. Funny that the Catholics argue and say the they have the original Bible when the Bible was written long before Catholicism arrived. Take care, brother!

[@BronzeBound6801]

I was an Athiest for 21 years, Iaughed at the idea of Christianity and scoffed at the scandals of the Church - then last year I made the decision to go to my Fiancés church and I realized all the things that made me doubt Christianity were purely Catholic. I have since beaten 2 decade long addictions, and now look forward to Church every single week, I find peace and joy in studying the Word and prayer, I was baptised earlier this year and havent looked back since. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and I pray that you will continue to spread the true Gospel that others may experience the love of the Lord as I have.

[@jediv9492]

@tylerwilliams4876 *Eh .. i am confused ... Bible does not teach Roman religion = the Church or Universal Church. Neither real history. And Scriptures is not even Roman Catholic. Neither the doctrines. There is no resemblance of Roman Catholic doctrines in Scriptures. FIghting addiction happen in secularism or in many religions too. That can never be a proof that the religions are truths too.* *nt Church of the Bible did not have Roman pontiff neither Roman priests, neither did Apostles pray to dead saints or Mary, neither did Apostles and Jesus make statues for Mary and saint .. Neither bow down to statues .. Neither Roman unholy water, neither sinless Mary, neither veneration of skulls bones tongues ... So where are all these man made doctrines of Rome in the Bible? Neither all the below man made doctrines! Wonder where they come from?* *There was never a Catholic Church in the Bible.* *There was never a R Catholic Church in the Bible.* *There was never a Catholic in the Bible.* *There was never a Roman Catholic in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church pope in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church priest in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church cardinal in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church sinless Mary in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church unholy water in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church penance in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church purgatory in the Bible.* *There was never a R Church canonised saint in the Bible.* *There was never an Nt believer who made or bow down to statues in the Bible.* *There was never an Nt believer who prays or received prayers from passed saints or Mary in the Bible.* *There was never an ecumenical council with bishops of all churches that decided the canon in history* *If you can find one example in the New Testament I will give you a lollipop.* *nt church of the Apostles did not have such practices. Answer me: did apostles make and bow down to statues? Did Apostles ask passed on saints to pray for them? Or sprinkle "holy" water on believers? Or wore fishhead hat and costumes? Or cite hocus pocus when they serve the communion? They merely broke bread and passed around the table. Did they demand believers to kneel in front of them to serve them communion? Or did Peter ask believers to kiss his hands and feet? Or did Apostles venerate statues, bones or relics?* *You do see clearly it all came from practices of believers after the Apostles - which Rcs claimed its from early writings. They had already deviated from the Apostles and Jesus. What Rcc called doctrines were merely partly traditions of errant believers + partly its own self traditions. Totally not from Jesus and Apostles at all.* you said I was an Athiest for 21 years, Iaughed at the idea of Christianity and scoffed at the scandals of the Church - then last year I made the decision to go to my Fiancés church and I realized all the things that made me doubt Christianity were purely Catholic. I have since beaten 2 decade long addictions, and now look forward to Church every single week, I find peace and joy in studying the Word and prayer, I was baptised earlier this year and havent looked back since. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and I pray that you will continue to spread the true Gospel that others may experience the love of the Lord as I have.

[@jediv9492]

@tylerwilliams4876 *But Roman religion does not teach "accepting Jesus as Lord and Saviour". Neither did they have any true gospel. Roman religion is a legalistic religion teaching it's own man made doctrines of:* - submit to Roman pope to be saved - devote to Roman Mary to be saved - be in Roman Church to be saved - partake Roman sacraments to be saved - baptise in Roman baptism to be saved - do lots of works to be saved *It's better to come out of this false religion fast.* you said Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and I pray that you will continue to spread the true Gospel

[@BronzeBound6801]

@@jediv9492 I'm not Catholic - I was stating that attending my Fiancés church (Free Methodist) helped me realize that my view of Christianity was muddled by misconceptions. I have since been attending her church, and a local Baptist church as well - I could have worded it better, but essentially I ( growing up secularly) had no concept of what Christianity really was, and had only ever heard people conflate the problems and odd (which I now know to be unbiblical) practices of Roman Catholicism with Christianity

[@bobgarrett7134]

@@jediv9492 You are confused. That's the only thing you said that's correct. Jesus Christ instituted the Catholic (universal) Church. He didn't institute 40,000 Protestant denominations. They all broke away from the Catholic Church. It was the Christian Church before Protestant denominations started popping up and reinventing religion with different dogmas and doctrines. Catholic merely distinguishes God's one true Church from apostate Protestant churches. Before the splintering there was no need to differentiate.

[@jediv9492]

@ *You are the one who is confused. Bible does not say Jesus founded any Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church. You are believing in the self claims of Roman religion.*

[@dennisperez1896]

I was raised catholic, then turned atheist at 18 now i am a christian at age 25. God is good

[@GODBLESSES]

Come Home to the only Church founded by Jesus. Catholic. Study the Cathisiem of Catholic Church.

[@walterromanoff2953]

@@GODBLESSES wrong Catholic Church is a false pagan cult led by a pope you call Holy Father? Popes are not holy Bible says we are all sinners Pope is not your father Do you know anything about 2000 years of Catholic Church immorally rape and murder Do you know anything about Catholic Church today 20 Dioceses are currently bankrupted because 4000 priests are guilty and being sued for millions because they raped children Mary was no Virgin she had many children with Joseph after her virgin birth Jesus was Marys first born son ‘Mathew 1/25 God wants us to be fruitful and multiply Catholic Church false teachings that virginity is holy We are all sinners Virgin or not You have no knowledge of other religions or the Bible You foolishly think what you were taught as a Child is true Have you searched for truth Prayed for a understanding Do you know gods word in the Bible Ever heard evangelicals pastors Billy Gram or Charles Stanley or Joseph Prince or Joel osteen Ever been to a revival Have you been born again Did you follow Catholic Church teachings on premarital sex birth control or abortion Do you do constant rosary’s or go to confession You are so full of mortal sins on your way to hell You must follow your Catholic religion 100 Percent You can’t pick and choose Unless you leave the church Accept Jesus as your SAVIOR Jesus said you must be born again to enter heaven Do you follow any rules Think your a good person Bible says we are all sinners You are living in darkness Blinded by the god of this world Satan Gates to heaven att narrow few will enter Really think a billion lost Catholics are going Do you even go to church at all Shame on you

[@turin2197]

@@walterromanoff2953 Shame on you for not being Catholic. You are right about lot's of rules but they all are designed to get you into heaven easier. That is why salvation is through the Catholic faith. Why would I listen to heretics like Graham or Osteen leading souls away from Heaven when I have something so much greater than them.Are they all you have? This greater thing is a path to heaven through His Church that Jesus founded. Absolute historical proof He did found the Church and appointed Peter as first pope. BTW the position as pope is referred to as Holy Father not the specific person. We have had a few very unholy popes over 2000 years. The title comes with the job. Have you been born again through water and spirit as the bible says? You can't enter heaven if not. Just read John 3. We are all sinners yes but Catholics have the sacrament of Confession instituted by Christ on the evening of Easter. And yes we must follow the Church 100%. Of course we all fail and sin sometimes but that is why Jesus instituted the sacrament of confession. Believe me when I say when you leave the confessional and say your penance it fells like a load has been lifted from you. A feeling you probably will never experience. Yes the gates are narrow and few outside the Church will probably see heaven. That's up to God to determine though. Salvation is just so much easier being in the Catholic Church than outside of it even with all the rules and self discipline practicing Catholic must have.

[@turin2197]

@@jaym5938 Yes but it is the cult of Jesus Christ. Your Lord and Savior. I wouldn't call His teachings "a damn dirty cult" ever. Evidently you don't believe in heaven or hell or you wouldn't say such things. The cult of man. Yes founded by the man Jesus with Peter as His first pope. Do you know any history at all. You sound ignorant of any history of Jesus.

[@turin2197]

@@jaym5938 What cult are you?

[@karollisa7022]

Hebrews 7:25: therefore He is able to save completely (or forever), those who come to God through Him (not a priest), because He ALWAYS lives to intercede for them.

[@loboman8029]

YOU = Hebrews 7:25: therefore He is able to save completely (or forever), those who come to God through Him (not a priest), because He ALWAYS lives to intercede for them. ME = However, we have still retained our Fallen Natures. And that is why Jesus - God and Judge - has given us the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion to tide us over when we sin. We can thus only ignore these at our peril. And it is vital to Love God and Neighbour as Commanded - not suggested - by Jesus CONFESSION ================= Because we are responsible for all sins after Baptism, Jesus on the very day of His Resurrection from the dead, breathed His Spirit and - empowered - all the Apostles to forgive - or retain - Sins - John 20:22-23. This breathing was the same as the Breath that gave the life-force to the earth-created Adam - Genesis 2:7. Therefore Catholics confess to their Priests, as Apostles don't live forever. Confession thus restores the Life-Force to souls deadened by sin, especially Deadly ( Mortal ) sins - James 5:16-17. Protestants don't confess and thereby retain their sins. HOLY COMMUNION =================== And because we still retain our Fallen Natures, Jesus has given us His Flesh to eat and Blood to drink as - Real Food and Drink - for Eternal Life - John 6:53-58. After all, we become what we eat and drink. And God wants us to be Spiritual People. Therefore, Paul cautions that we should partake of Holy Communion - worthily - 1 Corinthians 11:27. MASS ======= Acts 2:42 states that the 1st Christian community - devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Our Catholic Mass has originated from this, with readings from the Bible in place of the - long dead - Apostles' teachings LOVE OF GOD & NEIGHBOUR ============================== Because we don't love perfectly, Jesus urged us to - Strive - and make every effort to enter through the narrow gate - Luke 13:23-24. And He clarified in Matthew 7:13-14 that Few make it to Heaven whereas Many go to Hell. So if 5 to 10 are the Few of every 100 that make it to Heaven, whereas there are 20, 30 or 40 - the Many who go to Hell - where are the remaining? Obviously, in Purgatory. Question = Can you give even 1 example of a person who was saved by Jesus' intercession ? 2 Practical examples to examine FIRST = Let us examine the - Other - thief on the cross who was not promised paradise. Of all the people in the Bible, this unfortunate person was the most "lost." He was on his death-bed and was even then mocking the author of Life and only Saviour, Jesus who had previously declared =Luke 19:10 : “For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost." So here was the most-desperate and prime candidate who required - Grace - the unmerited favour for salvation. Did Jesus save him and promise paradise???? (( NOTE = Catholics have a saying whereby we believe that God created us without our cooperation/aid, but will = not = save us without our cooperation and aid = that is without confession and Holy Communion.)) Scenario = A ( Christian ) person rages over ( pagan ) driver damaging his brand new car that he charges into him with all his might that the helpless person falls down badly, severely damaging his back and rendering him an invalid and bed-ridden for the rest of his life. Question - For whom is Jesus interceding with the Father for = the Christian - or - the pagan ??2nd Question - Does Jesus intercede for sinners/perpetrators/ Nine-Eleven Terrorists - or - their victims ?? SECOND = During World War 2, a Holocaust survivor, heard a young Jewish Rabbi who was being led to death loudly declare = There is no God. Both Hitler and Stalin were baptized. Yet they were two of the greatest mass-murderers of all time, not even sparing Rabbis Question - Do you believe that one day both Hitler and Stalin will be enjoying Heavenly bliss if Jesus has made propitiation for their sins ?? NOTE = In my dealings with other Protestants, I have noted that they are quick with " theoretical " verses from the Bible. However, we are urged to = test = all spirits. True Doctrine can = only = arise after examining how God worked in the lives of people. Take for example, the couple Ananias and Sapphira from the 1st = Faith = Christian community, who were "executed" by God for just dishonesty and lying, and this only a short time - after - Jesus' Heavenly ascent- Acts 5. What happened to Jesus' intercession. ?? Protestants also believe that Jesus' Blood wiped away all past, present and future sins. If this was the case, how come Sodom and Gomorrah have not been restored ? And God can see the past, present and future all at once because He is outside time. So why did God permit the 70 year Babylonian exile, if Jesus was going to pay their sin debt ? Or the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD? And if I rob you of your house and property, will God welcome me into Heaven as - Good and Faithful servant - and proceed to give me the best mansion there ?

[@caleschnell]

@@loboman8029 that's the thing though with this infused righteousness by faith because it leads you into the error that by performing all of the sacraments it is thus saving me from the sin that I have in my life. Why do you think that Roman Catholicism has so many festivals? I think it leads its credence into the fact that they believe in original sin and the total depravity of man rather than seeing that through Adam we have a weakened physiology. This is the problem with most western theology that has come about through the augustinian doctrine of original sin and all the fallout that has come with it such as satisfaction theory of Christ's redemptive work as well as the penal substitutionary varying theory of that redemptive work. You do realize that Augustine himself was not able to read Hebrew or Greek and therefore when he read the Bible in Latin the word concupiscence has a much darker meaning than what is often taught in Eastern Orthodox circles. Also the idea that sin is a debt came from the Anselmian construct that the wrong committed was an equal measure to the offended status of the sovereign; this belief then makes papists and Protestants anthropomorphize God.

[@gnhman1878]

Read James 5:16 and John 20:23. The sacrament of confession/penance is Biblical as shown by those 2 verses.

[@Abeliever000]

​@@loboman8029believing in Jesus means repenting of sins! Your arguments of Hitler and Stalin making it to heaven makes no sense! By your logic , if Hilter confesses to a priest before dying will he go to heaven? No, right? That's the same we believe!!

[@starlight4662]

​@@caleschnellAll those who mocked and say words against the Holy Roman Catholic Apostolic church will ultimately face the founder on judgment day. How terrible it will be on that day for the unbelievers of His true church.

[@DarkKnightofThrones]

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For it is by grace you are saved, through faith, and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast."

[@grizmileham7029]

"But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" - James 2:20

[@syriouskash537]

@@grizmileham7029 IM SO GLAD YOU POSTED THAT cause most people dont understand what Ephesians 2:8 actually means. They think they have a "Get into heaven free" card. They dont understand what that SAVED BY GRACE actually means.

[@donaldcooley897]

@@syriouskash537 what is the meaning of Eph. 2 : 8 ? you sound like a biblical illiterate Catholic . Gods Grace is his unmerited love . Eph. 2 : 8 by grace you are saved through faith what is to understand about that , and not of your self . salvation is by faith in Christ it is a gift .no of works . what does it say ? Salvation is a free gift . Because of God`s Grace or love for us sinners he sacrificed his son for our sins . We didn`t do any thing to merit salvation . and you as a biblical ignorant Catholic can`t understand that our salvation is by faith believing on Christ nothing else . it is free for those who believe . ARE YOU SAVED .

[@bygone421]

@@donaldcooley897 The bible clearly teaches that You are not justified by faith alone. James 2:24.

[@donaldcooley897]

@@bygone421 Romans 5 : 1 ; Being Justified by faith we have peace with God through Jesus Christ. ; Act 13 : 39 ; Romans 3 : 24 Titus 3 : 7 ; Roman 5 : 9 ; Gal. 2 : 16 READ ; If faith in the gospel of Christ and his blood don`t save you . what Cleanses your soul from sin ? Hebrews 9 : 22 ;

[@neilmanuel2650]

Raised Catholic. Our church had a priest that was youthful, well-spoken, and very popular. He would ask a question during his (sermon?), and if someone knew the answer, he would say, "Very good! 500 years off purgatory!" Everyone would laugh, but i went home and cried in fear of how long purgatory would be. I later became athiest. I am born again, and it is my personal mission to share the good news of the true gospel to both my sisters, my mother, and my mother-in-law so that they may have the true faith that leads us to being together in eternity with my wife and son. Glory to God in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

Well, in 1 Peter 3: 19, Jesus went and preached to those in hades, from the time of Noah.

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

Everything changed after Resurrection, because Christ’s completed mission changed everything.

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

@@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc Peter was writing after the Resurrection.....see Also 1 Peter 4: 8, ' Love covers a multitude of sins.

[@susanburrows810]

Bless you for finding the pure, simple, Biblical truth of Jesus' love and eternal life... and loving others!!! HALELLUJAH!!!❤❤❤

[@randycarson9812]

Neil, I understand that the priest's jokes made you uncomfortable, but that doesn't make the doctrine of purgatory untenable, does it? Now that you have left atheism behind, it might be a good idea to revisit what the Catholic Church ACTUALLY teaches. I can assure you that what you may be TOLD about Catholicism (even by some Catholics!) may not always be correct.

[@christinacanto3740]

Faith saves, works sanctify. Faith is love, works are discipleship.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

In 1 Cor. 13, St Paul wrote, " If I have faith to move mountains but no love/charity........I have nothing." Faith is faith and Love is charity.

[@robertlombardo8437]

Exactly. And we want to do good, because we are filled with the Holy Spirit upon our earthly salvation. I have observed this to be true, it just happens. Can't really explain it other than that.

[@toasttea32]

This comment makes me think of something. When Jesus gave the 2 greatest commandments. It reminds me of this concept. The faith part is loving God with all your heart mind and soul. The works are like the love for your neighbor, as you love yourself. I’m not saying these are absolute truths but this is how I’ve started to look at the true reason for works. Works is for others and to be that reflection of light from God. Faith is being secured in Jesus and strengthening it by growing our relationship with Him thru His holy Word. Whatcha think?

[@loboman8029]

(( Part 2 = Faith - vs - Works - continued )) James declares - James 1:22 -Be doers of the Word and not hearers only thus deceiving yourselves -and - James 2:26 - Faith without works is dead. In 2 Cor. 9:6, Paul declared - He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully. (Ephesians 2:10) For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (( See also Heb 13:16, Romans 2:6-8, James 2:14, Matthew 25:31-46. )) Purpose of Scripture ============== ====== In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read that Scripture - meaning the Bible - is given to equip us for - Every - Good Work 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every - Good WorkJ esus gave us Commandments - not suggestions - for which there are penalties for non-performance. Ananias and Sapphira from the 1st Christian - Faith - community, were " executed " by God because they did not put their Faith into Action.- Acts 5. Because we are responsible for all sins after Baptism, Jesus on the very day of His Resurrection from the dead, breathed His Spirit and - empowered - all the Apostles to forgive - or retain - Sins - John 20:22-23. This breathing was the same as the Breath that gave the life-force to the earth-created Adam - Genesis 2:7. Therefore Catholics confess to their Priests, as Apostles don't live forever. Confession thus restores the Life-Force to souls deadened by sin, especially Deadly ( Mortal ) sins - James 5:16-17. Protestants don't confess and thereby retain their sins. And because we still retain our Fallen Natures, Jesus has given us His Flesh to eat and Blood to drink as - Real Food and Drink - for Eternal Life - John 6:53-58. After all, we become what we eat and drink. And God wants us to be Spiritual People. Therefore, Paul cautions that we should partake of Holy Communion - worthily - 1 Corinthians 11:27. Acts 2:42 states that the 1st Christian community - devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Our Catholic Mass has originated from this, with readings from the Bible in place of the - long dead - Apostles' teachings At the name of Jesus every knee should bend - Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 14:11, Isaiah 45:23. Luke 22:41 = Jesus withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42. Thus Catholic churches have kneelers, Protestant churches do not. Most importantly, John 21:25 declares that Jesus did a world of - Works. This is the most awesome statement on Works, and as Christians, we are called to be like Jesus and do likewise.. Protestants who deny the need for works are certainly not Followers of Christ. Lastly, Check Luke 12:48 whereby Jesus will demand = More = from Christians to whom much has been entrusted. The purpose of Faith = =========================== “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” = Luke 17:19. Jesus, in His healing miracles, attributed Faith as the catalyst that made healing possible. Thus Faith is necessary on earth especially in times of difficulties, doubts and persecutions. However, for Salvation and Heavenly entry, it is = Faith without works is dead."

[@anthonyschexnayder3163]

save in love we are not saved and changed by works ,we only overcome one way, Revelation 12 vs11 They overcame by the blood of the lamb , only by continually freely accepting by faith alone what Jesus the only true lamb of God, already did at Calvarys cross, can we get saved, stay saved, stay pure and continually be changed by the Holy spirit, and rise above our sin nature, While repantance is needed, it's really looking back by faith alone to Jesus and what he did at Calvarys cross long ago that opens the door and keeps it open ,only Through what Jesus already did at Calvary long ago will we miss Hell and see Jesus the risen King and the Father in heaven,not because of anything we've done)

[@stevewhewell6190]

"No one comes to the Father except by me". Thank you Jesus for your death and resurrection. I know I fall short in my life but that I am saved only by your mercy.

[@donaldcooley897]

@Jacob Posego I thought catholics were saved by baptism and the Church

[@daddydaycareky]

@@donaldcooley897 1) Romans 6 says, “Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” This idea that we are made one with Christ through baptism is reiterated by Paul in Colossians 2:12, and in Galatians 3:27 he likens baptism to “being clothed with Christ.” Baptism is the beginning of an intimate relationship with God, but of course God can save us through Baptism of desire (thief on the cross) or Baptism through martyrdom. 2) of course we are saved by the Church. Jesus is the Church. There is no salvation outside of Jesus. "And he is the head of the body, the Church [ἐκκλησίας] (Colossians 1:18)." "I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church [ἐκκλησία] (Colossians 1:24)." "And I tell you that you are Peter; and on this rock I will build my church [ἐκκλησίαν] (Matthew 16:18)." " if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church (ἐκκλησία) of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15)."

[@Ronin-lb5ij]

So Jesus is a disparate person, and not Father/God. *What about "Thou Shalt Not Have Other Gods Before Me" in the Old Testament?* Christianity is idolatrous and contradictory.

[@daddydaycareky]

@@Ronin-lb5ij each person of the Trinity is distinct, yet mysteriously exist as one divine nature. So Jesus is God, but not God the Father. The Holy Spirit is God, but not God the Son. Jesus declares himself to be God,, John 8:58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” Also,, Jesus spoke with God the Father, therefore the two would have to be seperate. Additionally, in order for a god to be GOD, he must be 'All' powerfull. If there were multiple god's, no one god could be all powerful. So, Jesus is either a blasphemer against a non-Trinitarian god, or he is who he claims to be.

[@donaldcooley897]

@@daddydaycareky You have know idea what you are talking about . Like most Catholic you are ignorant of God word and it`s spiritual meaning . How do you get baptized in to Christ ? Not by water , but by the Holy spirit . 1 Cor . 12 : 13 ; Paul did not say that we are one with Christ by baptism . there is only one way to be in Christ and that is by faith in Christ for salvation and salvation is spiritual to be in Christ is spiritual to be a new person in Christ is by the spirit 2 Cor. 5 : 17 ; If any man be in Christ he is a new Creature . it is all spiritual . Gal. 3 : 27 - 28 we are all one in Christ . Col. 2 : 11 - 12 - 13 ; We have been quicken with Christ or made alive by faith and our sin have been for given . There is no salvation in any local church made with hands . Christ body is the Church and the only way to get in to the body is by the Grace of God through faith in Christ . and you become a member by being baptized by the spirit in to the Body the Church 1 Cor 12 : 13 ; Christ is the head Eph. 1 : 22 - 23 ; and he is still building his Church .it is holy and with out spot or blemish . Eph 5 : 27 . It is a spiritual Church where all saved believers are the Church .You Catholic still think that the Catholic Church which has become a cult . is the body of Christ which shows how biblical ignorant you all are . It is like I said the Church which Christ is building is a holy Church with out spot or blemish and all saved believers make up the Church it is a spiritual Church not made with Hands . so salvation is by faith in Christ and his death and resurrection . The Gospel of Christ .Peter had nothing to do with Matt 16 : 18 Christ says on this rock I will Build ( MY ) Church not on Peter a corrupt man . his Church is spiritual . all saved believers who make up the Church are spiritual . I will address 1 Tim . 3 : 15 ; later

[@lfootie7351]

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest anyone should boast”

[@serena1785]

L Footie So you believe in what Calvin taught which is basically that some people go to heaven and others go to hell and are predestined before they are even born. Because if it is by God’s doing alone there is nothing humans can do to get to heaven. So whether they believe in Jesus and never do anything else the rest of their lives that is it a ticket to heaven. So no matter how bad or good you are it will not effect your salvation and that nature and grace do not work together. Because if they do not work together this is basically saying that every thing both good and bad is ultimately in God’s hands even your ability to believe. So this means that free will on the human side is null and void. But Calvinism says this very thing by it’s theology nature and grace do not work together because everything depends on God and nothing on the human side. So there is no free will.

[@serena1785]

FaithHopeGrace The Catholic Churches official teachings say there is a hell. As we both know there are certain clergy that do not always abide by the teachings of their denominations. Just know that as a child of God I am bound by two great commandments that Christ taught love God with your whole heart and soul and love your neighbor as yourself. This Jesus says it what is necessary. As a sister in Christ I do not really wish to quibble with fellow Christian. My main concern is to get the truth out there on what Catholicism really teaches not the false innuendos put out by non Catholics who do not know the teachings of the church that is my main point. One for instance is we do not worship saints it is forbidden. We are forbidden to worship Mary because worship is due to God alone, we honor the mother of Jesus but not worship. So many people get it wrong. If you want to really know the official stance on the Catholic Church please read an official Cathechism of the Church. This will clarify any misconceptions there are in the teachings. Just as some Protestants do infant baptism others do not. I do not lump all Protestants into the same group. Yes there are married Catholic priests the western rite does not allow it but the Eastern rite does. Just a small example of one of the misconceptions among many others. May God richly bless you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@serena1785]

FaithHopeGrace Thank you for elaborating on this most mysterious teaching of the elect. Of course in a “ sense” there is a what I would call a quasi predestination because God knows all things so this is divine mystery indeed. Just as explaining the holy trinity if you can explain you do not really know it again a divine mystery. It has been most pleasing to converse a little bit of theology with you. May we meet in eternity and May our Lord grant you peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇

[@vibeauxssxuaebiv3489]

@@serena1785 Ah yes, this verse totally means that the guy saying it is a Calvinist. With that logic either you're a Calvinist or you don't read the Word

[@walterromanoff2953]

@@serena1785 No god saved you by his grace You don’t earn it Your not saved Not born again How sad Find a good church and learn

[@BobSmith-dk3bm]

Mike, former Catholic here. Just want to clarify that Mass is not what the sacrament is called. It’s communion, or the Lords Supper, or the Eucharist. Mass means the entire service. A liturgical service with communion is called Mass.

[@scootahscoot9389]

Good point on Eucharist (John 6: 47-58) Protestants reject Him in action (John 6: 66) Exodus: Passover Lamb must be eaten Avoid Novus UhOh (1970) when you can, seek Traditional (2 Thes 2: 15) Mass if nearby Marcel Lefebvre > demon worshippers JP II (Assisi) and Francis (Pachumama etc)

[@SonShines1]

For by the works of the law shall NO flesh be justified. That’s why Jesus came to fulfill the law and by His forgiveness we r saved.

[@vickihartman7572]

So many questions have just been answered. Thanks be to our Father Son and Holy Spirit

[@AtamMardes]

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the Bible. It (Bible) is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies." *Mark Twain*

[@Jesus.Is.Coming.Back1]

@@AtamMardes Repent!

[@Jesus.Is.Coming.Back1]

I’m thankful to God that your questions are answered. I created this for people who can’t see the truth. ----- I’m sorry for anyone who has been affected by the leadership of the Roman Catholic church. Please study God’s word for yourself. When you learn the truth, you will understand that Peter is not the Rock. Christ is the Rock *1 Corinthians 3:11.* Please study. ------------- The Rock of the church is spiritual, not physical. There is only one Rock. . *1 Corinthians 10:4* and all drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. ------------- • Adding doctrines is apostasy and it’s forbidden. *Deuteronomy 4:2,* *Galatians 1:6-7* *Mark 7:7* Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. ------------- • There aren’t any officiating new covenant priests. We have a new ministry in the new covenant. *Ephesians 4:11* • God does not show favoritism *Romans 2:11* -- there is no evidence in the scriptures that the church was built on a human. We do not have a human pope to guide us. We are led by the Spirit. *Acts 1:5* ------------- • The scriptures show no differences in the apostles. ****Equality amongst the apostles**** “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone. *Ephesians 2:20* “And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.” *Revelation 21:14* • Peter was no different than the others. ------------- • Mary nor the saints can hear prayers. There’s only one mediator in heaven between God & Man. *1 Timothy 2:5* For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, ------------- • All Christians are saints. *Philippians 1:1* Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: ------------- • All Christians are priests. We are living stones being built in a spiritual house on a spiritual Rock. You can approach God fit forgiveness yourself. *1 Peter 2:5* Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. ------------- • The doctrine of original sin is not biblical or found in the scriptures at all. *Ezekiel 18:20* The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. ------------- • Every Christian is supposed to study and read the Bible for themselves. *Acts 17:11* *Ephesians 3:4* As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ. *Psalm 119:15* I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. ------------- • In order to receive salvation, we must all repent and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. We need no Eucharist, no veneration of Mary, no long list of good works, no baptism regeneration, no sacrament of reconciliation, no rosary, no pope, no papacy, no belief in Peter as the Rock *1 Corinthians 3:11,* no man-made doctrine, no priests, no infallible magisterium, no Vatican, no communion of saints, no catechisms, no Marian dogmas, no transubstantiation, but only by faith through grace are we saved. *Ephesians 2:8* "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast".

[@JO-ji4bb]

@@Jesus.Is.Coming.Back1 I’m a current Protestant heavily considering joining the Catholic Church. I believe after actually reading the Word of God, it points to Catholicism and their doctrine MUCH more than any Protestant theology. Reading about the salvific power of Holy Baptism was the initial turning point, and then justification, the Eucharist, Church Fathers, history, etc made me realize I need to convert. God’s divine revelation was revealed through word of mouth and tradition, not just the Bible. Sola Scriptura cannot be true. Even though the Bible is inerrant. And I used to despise Roman Catholics. But I simply did not understand what they actually believed. Truly understanding their theology is leading me to them. And I thank God for opening my eyes to the truth. There is rich history and knowledge there.

[@Jesus.Is.Coming.Back1]

@@JO-ji4bb What research led you to believe that omnipresent humans are assumed into heaven and hear our prayers? - What research showed you that Peter was any different than the other disciples? - When did Jesus say it’s ok to issue a papal decree? - When did Jesus say Apostolic succession was his will? - When did Jesus say that transubstantiation was in remembrance of him?

[@doomerquiet1909]

Reformed baptist here, love that within the protestant fold, those who hold to sola scriptora, though holding different beliefs, can place our faith in the same hope, Jesus Christ alone

[@stever4181]

And where do we find Jesus alone? God's word, scriptures alone. There is no need for man to add to it.

[@Ineedtruth1]

As a Catholic, I also place my faith in the same hope, Jesus Christ alone. I was reformed Baptist before converting to Catholicism. Turns out we have far more in common than most Protestants think. :)

[@stever4181]

@@Ineedtruth1 It also turns out Catholics have more not in common than what they think.

[@doomerquiet1909]

@@Ineedtruth1 we do have a lot in common, it’s truly a shame that the RCC decided to anathematize our beliefs.

[@Ineedtruth1]

@@doomerquiet1909 At the end of the day, Protestantism was founded through the sin of schism and the spirit of schism lives in it to this day. That’s why people who call themselves “Baptist” can’t even worship in one building because they disagree on things like the TULIP. Protestantism is doomed to fracture forever because the only authority it truly teaches is the authority of the individual’s capability for rational thought and reading comprehension…. Which is quite evidently a weak authority.

[@pluto4847]

Yes Amen. My parent's hearts are hardened. They go to Mass every day, they are Eucaristic Ministers, they say Hail Mary's throughout each day, but as soon as I mention "Jesus" they can't stand it! They were very controlling of me growing up and forced me to participate in the MASS and if I didn't I would be severely punished. I became born again watching the Gospel Bill show and 700 Club on TV hearing the true Gospel Message. So I became born again at 11 but still under my parent's house I had to listen to the "Hail Mary" and they made me hear it. I am still praying for their hearts to change so I'm entrusting God to do this. I'm 49 now. I have my own home now since I was 25 but at times they still try to force their Maryolgy in my house and I forbid it. My mom and dad still treat me like a child even though I'm 49. They are praying to Mary to get me back in the Catholic Church but I am praying to God the Father through Jesus Christ to change my parent's heart to be born again. Mike if you are reading this, please pray for my parents.

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

The First Church had Mary, Peter and the apostles praying for the Holy Spirit......see Acts 1 & 2. If YOUR Church does not have Mary, Peter, the apostles and the Holy Spirit........then......

[@ewelinka42098]

I was raised Roman Catholic I stopped going to church but continue to study and read my bible along with learning all about the church its teachings. I wrestle everyday with going back to church. I appreciate the different study tools and works put out by Protestants. I also find myself disagreeing with both the catholic teachings and protestant views. I will continue to read and study the Bible to pray, thank you for this video

[@universalunion6989]

My friend, please research the Church history, read some of the great literature of the saints. The Church has a rich history of 2000 years, in-fact, the books of the Bible were compiled by the Catholic Church in 382 AD at the Council of Rome under Pope Damascus I, please look back into the faith and ask God for guidance. God bless you

[@justindrakehelou4054]

Just understand what you’re truly giving up if you leave the Church. For those of us who do know the truth in the Eucharist, I can never give that up. God bless you

[@BethHutch-pg5yi]

if you try a protestant church, be careful protestant liberal churches very very very very blasphemic we must be in the end times

[@BethHutch-pg5yi]

I'm a baptist who loves Roman C's

[@desireboezio9911]

Please find a Traditional Catholic Church near you. Preferably an Sspx chapel where you will learn the true teachings of The Church. Be careful of getting yourself confused by Protestant teachings. Remember for the first 3 to 4 hundred years there was no Christian Bible. It was The Catholics who decided which books were to go into the New Testament. Everything was taught by word of mouth. Once the New Testament was decided upon, there were only a few hand copied Bibles available. It was the priests and monasteries that kept these books and perhaps some of the very wealthy who owned bibles. Very few people could read and write and it was only when the printing press came into being that bibles became more available. Then Martin Luther came onto the scene and removed several books which didn't agree with his new doctrines. Since then there have been many, many interpretations to the bible, subtly changing the original teachings. Do yourself a favor. Order "Where we got The Bible" written by RT. Rev. Henry G. Graham published by TAN books. ISBN 978-0-89555-796-4. Do not believe all the lies that the Protestants spew out. Jesus only started One Church. How many Christian churches are there today? Over 40 000. They all teach something different! They cannot all be right. The Catholic Church is going through a terrible time presently but Christ assured us that Satan would never prevail. That is why I tell you to seek out a Tradition Catholic Church where you will be taught the true teachings passed from Jesus, to Peter and down from every Pope until Pope Pius Xll, after which we had the Second Vatican Council which has subtly tried to change church teaching, without anyone noticing, thus leading The Catholic Church into Apostacy. Since then the enemy has gained power over the hierarchy. Our Lady of Fatima assured us that Her Immaculate Heart would Triumph in the end. The Virgin Mary always leads you to her son. She is never worshiped, but honoured. At Fatima The Virgin said " That God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart." To prove that the Apparitions of Fatima were real, God performed a miracle of Biblical proportions. On the 13 October, 1917, 70000 people witnessed the Sun leaving its orbit. It gyrated made circles in the sky, gave off many different colours, it plummeted to the earth. It did things that only God could do. Satan does not have the power to change the laws of Nature. Only God has those powers. God wants us to honour Jesus's mother. God bless and go back to your faith. (The precious pearl.) There is no other way for you to save your soul. You need the 7 sacraments, you need Christs Church. You cannot save your soul alone.

[@christophervillano7776]

This was the best version of this information I’ve ever heard and I thank you for freeing me from this nonsense I really appreciate it. ✝️JESUS SAVES✝️

[@bethanywolfe5065]

It breaks my heart that my father's last words as a Catholic Deacon were that he HOPED he was going to be with his Lord. He didn't KNOW.

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

See John 11: 25. Blessings !!!

[@johnsteila411]

@@bethanywolfe5065 Why didn’t he know?

[@bethanywolfe5065]

@johnsteila411 because his catholic beliefs leave no assurances. He passed having fear of purgatory and unforgiven sin.

[@johnsteila411]

@@bethanywolfe5065 I’m sorry for your loss and you have my condolences. I have been Catholic and I used to take priests to hospitals to give last rights to the faithful. We were taught that if you died in the state of Grace then you were assured heaven. I guess it’s not the same everywhere.

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

@@johnsteila411 Amen ! John 11: 25 says it best.

[@ariescorpuz5879]

I thank God for the technology. that teachings and information like this can reach out to everyone; that we can be awaken from the wrong teachings that we grew up to. you have touched the sacraments that, all my life, I thought I needed in order to be saved. thank you for the very clear explanation of each.

[@AJ_Jingco]

Just a Catholic passing by.

[@glennlanham6309]

WITH MOUTH AGAPE at the stupidity..

[@glennlanham6309]

@EUCHARISTforLIFE Amen do you think this post was meant charitably??

[@glennlanham6309]

@EUCHARISTforLIFE Amen but perhaps you are right, I need to stay off sites where people spread nothing but venom for the True Faith, and no I do not rejoice when Catholics disparage other Churches, I never saw much of that growing up, in fact the first time I saw such was when I moved down here to NC and went to a good-ole BIBLE BELIEVING Baptist ceremony...they stood up and slandered and libeled Catholicism at intermission for no reason at all....

[@glennlanham6309]

@EUCHARISTforLIFE Amen I think you gravely misunderstand, I was not commenting on Aj 's comment but on this entire post...

[@glennlanham6309]

@EUCHARISTforLIFE Amen thank you , I was able to examine conscience and decided to stay off these sites....fuels the fire...

[@lucybell1487]

Confirmation revealed to me the spiritual gifts of piety and courage. The Holy Spirit helps me have living piety through worship and courage for spirituality in action.

[@billleyland128]

Oh dear, what a pitiful way to live your life...you do realise that there are other human beings inhabiting this earth who do not share your views, such as me, convince me, if you dare, that I am wrong...

[@billleyland128]

The holy what? Please provide evidence for this holy spook who seems to hang around doing nothing in particular, he is, as a part of the 'Holy Trinity' a bit of a mystery, just what is his job exactly? And is he paid the same wage as the other two? Just asking...

[@krakoosh1]

What?!?

[@jrooksable]

@@billleyland128:you and I BOTH are doomed to burn except for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and NOT of our own authority!...EVERYTHING is predicated on our acceptance of Jesus Christ and that INCLUDES Popes!👿

[@billleyland128]

@@jrooksable Oh dear, poor me, I am doomed, is the good lord, after I have lived a good life, and because he did not provide me with enough evidence to confirm his existence for my agile brain to accept [which was fertile enough to gain a doctorate in Microbiology] going to send me down to his best friend, his loyal henchman, his torturer, his second in command, Lucifer and have me tortured for all eternity? Well done God, and Jesus, [who is really himself pretending to be his own son] and that whispy thing that flies about doing nothing in particular known as the holy ghost. Please, give me one single shred of evidence to validate your claims which I can present to the Nobel Prize Committee and we can both retire and bask in the glory of the greatest humans who ever lived???

[@ellatoth7934]

John Chapter 6:54-55 "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.55 For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink." if you read down even disciples desert Jesus after him saying this, Jesus knows some won't believe what he's saying John 6:65 "Yet there are some of you who do not believe.”For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 65"

[@jasperkloosterman747]

You just have to read a little further. From verse 25 down to 65

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

I don't understand the seeming antibody reaction mainstream Evangelicals have against the rituals of God under the New Covenant. Whether it's baptism or the Lord's Supper, Evangelicals take what the Apostles say about these rituals and effectively nullify the teaching. I believe they do this because of their hatred for Catholicism. Well, I hate Catholicism too but I'[m not going to abandon God's word because of my hatred of evil.

[@gwilson314]

You skipped vs. 63 for some reason: "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life." Of course, even if you accepted that Jesus was referring to the Lord's Supper/Communion/Eucharist (which hadn't been established), instead of the immediate context which was the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 with the 5 loaves and 2 fish, you still don't get the doctrine of transubstantiation from it. Why does a priest need to be present to bless the bread/cup to turn it into Jesus' actual flesh and blood? There's no biblical basis for this, in fact the Bible (1 Peter 2, written by the guy Catholics claim as the first 'pope') refers to the general priesthood of believers who offer spiritual sacrifices, not just a specific few who offer physical ones.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

@@gwilson314 - It is true that "transubstantiation" is an unbiblical and unnecessary doctrine, the fact that John makes certain statements in his gospel is due to his VERY Christian agenda. John's Jesus is BY FAR the most "Christian" of the four gospels. John 1 establishes in the most straightforward way, the divinity of Christ ("And the Word WAS GOD"). There's no mistaking the Christian theology (Jehovah's Witnesses notwithstanding). John 3 is OBVIOUSLY a reference to Christian baptism (born of water and the Spirit). This reality didn't exists until after Jesus' resurrection (see Acts 2:38). John 6 is an obvious reference to the Lord's Supper, which all Christian churches were engaging in by the late first century (which is when the Gospel of John was written). When you compile the Christian teaching about the Lord's Supper, you MUST confess that the bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus. Why? Because Jesus said, "This IS my body" and "This IS my blood". He didn't say, "This REPRESENTS my body". Okay? This is where we are led. The word of God constrains us. If the King says, "This is my body" then guess what our confession must be? "This is your body, Jesus." We don't go against what the King says, right? That's just stupid. Why would we do that? Because we hate Catholics??? That's not a good reason. This is what it means to have the "obedience of faith". We believe what God says about a thing. Do we believe that baptism saves us? YES! Why? Is it because Billy Graham said it? NO! It's because that's what the Apostle Peter said about it (see 1 Peter 3:21). The apostles were charged with "teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." "By FAITH, Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain." (See Heb. 11:4) Both Cain and Abel were offering sacrifice to God - they were both obeying - but Abel was offering his sacrifice in faith. In other words, he believed something about what he was doing that Cain denied. Cain was just going through the motions for God. His perfunctory religion doomed him, whereas, Abel's obedience of faith is held up as and eternal example of how to do service to God. Hebrews 11:4 could be the subject of a very good sermon. It's just too bad that no denomination on earth practices or even reads the Book of Hebrews. It's a pretty good book on Christian theology. I recommend it. But in the final analysis, the bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus. We don't need a magician in a robe to turn it into the body and blood of Jesus, all we need is faith that what God has promised, He is able also to perform. When that is our faith THEN God counts us righteous. (I promise you, if you take that teaching to your church, they will throw you out on your ear.)

[@CA-w3m]

@@gwilson314Well hold on, you say the immediate context of the passage is the feeding of the 5000, which is true, but you’re oversimplifying the contextual point that Jesus is now teaching the crowds after performing the miracle. I’m not sure how you could mental-gymnastics yourself out of interpreting this passage as Jesus teaching Eucharistic theology, because of a few points: 1.) Jesus very clearly claims to be the new manna, the bread that God sent the Israelites so that they could eat, such as when he says, “I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. Here is the bread that comes down from Heaven…” 2.) You may say, as I used to also when I was a Protestant, that this is him referring to himself as a “spiritual” bread of life, such that the living Word nourishes our bodies, but this also makes no sense because of the crowd’s response to his teaching and Jesus’s insistence: “(52)Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, ‘How can this man GIVE US HIS FLESH to eat?’… (53)UNLESS YOU EAT THE FLESH OF THE SON OF MAN AND DRINK HIS BLOOD, you have no life in you. … (55)For my FLESH IS REAL FOOD and my BLOOD IS REAL DRINK. … (60)On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’” Sorry for the long quote, but I just don’t see how you can interpret this passage as Jesus speaking figuratively, since he repeatedly doubles-down on the claim that it’s quite literal. How do you reconcile this when reading the full text, not just cherry picking the verses you want to hear like you accused the other commenter of doing?

[@sinisbad]

Hello pastor Mike, where did you get that information that Eucharist evolved over 1000 years. While I am not Catholic (I am Coptic Orthodox Christian) I practice Eucharist sacrament at my church and there is abundance of church history documents that Eucharist has always been the practice since early Christianity?

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

His Bible does not have Luke 22:19.

[@qwqwqwqw99]

It's amazing how God planted all the refutations of future false doctrine throughout the Bible.

[@salachenkoforley7382]

Yes: refuting 16th century Manmade dogmas that Martin Luther and the reformers INVENTED.

[@forthewin369]

Amazing

[@xavierthomas5835]

amen. Every lie has been a lie since the beginning and every things that is true has been true since the beginning.

[@orthodoxbox7004]

And an Orthodox or a Catholic can refute everything that was said here. So which one is right? Which one has church history on their side? Which one has the right interpretation? And how would you know? Tell me...

[@xavierthomas5835]

@@orthodoxbox7004 Look at the history of the Catholic church. Does that sound like the history of someone who actually follow Jesus? And look at how they misinterpret the Scriptures. The things they say only make sense if you do look at anything else in the Bible. But more importantly, look at yourself. How can I convince you of something you yourself don't want to believe? Discernment is for anyone who wants it, all you have to do is ask Jesus for it and he will give it to you. But if all you will do is play cat and mouse with the truth, you will be as those who learn and learn yet never attain knowledge of the truth. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 2 Timothy 3:5For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 2 Timothy 3:6Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:7

[@MaryFLong]

It is sad to me that some people on here can't have a discussion without putting each other down and calling someone stupid. Not very nice. I know God, for sure, wouldn't like that. Love thy neighbor. It's hard sometimes, but we all need to try harder. Love and Peace be with you all, in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

[@walterromanoff2953]

Very nice point of view but I will never follow evil popes and pray to mother goddesses like Mary Fatima and Guadeloupe

[@conlaiarla]

If you have a good look at the title of the video itself I think it sets the tone and opens up the discussion to go no other way .

[@walterromanoff2953]

@@conlaiarla The Catholic Church is a false pagan religion The god of this world Satan is worshiped by the pope and the Vatican. You are spiritually blinded and can’t see I was Catholic 30 years until I got saved at a revival I figured Catholic Church was a good institution When I got saved and born again it was so obvious that the Catholic Church was not teaching what Jesus and the Bible was teaching Jesus said I am the only way to the father BELIEVE HIM Prayer to mother goddesses rosary’s purgatory saints relics statues holy water and no meat on Friday are Catholic religion not Christianity When I was born again I saw things in a new way A spiritual transformation that Jesus said you must be born again to enter heaven Try other churches Listen to Billy Gram or Charles Stanley or Steven FURTICK Compare evangelicals teachings with popes or Catholic teachings Half the world left the Catholic Church in the 1500s when Luther exposed the evil immoral murderers at the Vatican Selling of indulgences Stealing money Look at the wealth of the Vatican Jesus said leave your possessions and follow me Jesus was a Jew He was never a Catholic Mary his mother had Jesus her first born child Then had a normal marriage and many children She was not a perpetual Virgin Mathew1/25 Mathew 12/45-50 Mathew 13/55-58

[@jwrobin21]

How did Jesus 'LOVE' the money changers in the Temple? Just asking?

[@walterromanoff2953]

@@jwrobin21 Who said he loved everyone The Synagogue was being used as a market and he broke up the place. He called out sinners and cheaters. He would destroy the pope Vatican and the Catholic Church as a pagan mother goddess worshiping cult. The gates to heaven are very narrow few will get through He also said many good people will be told I never knew you on judgement day I I never knew you off to hell Did you believe in a fairy tale that God and Jesus love everyone and the earth is a big happy family You think going to church and praying to Mary and the pope makes you religious and makes you a good person We are all sinners You must be saved and born again to go to heaven Do you know the Bible Do you love god and your neighbor with all your heart Do you help the poor Are you searching for the truth Are you following a religion or are you following Christ Catholics are not Christians Jesus was a Jew He was never a CATHOLIC Jesus church are his followers They had no building They had no pope or Vatican Peter the rock was no pope He was one of many apostles He was not in charge He was not paid Jesus died on the cross to save you Ge did not die on the cross for you to pray to his mom Santa statues icons relics We are in end times Do you know Billy Gram or Charles Stanley Joseph Prince Joel or Steven FURTICK Have you tried other religion or other churches

[@amazonadireitistaearmada7722]

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. I’ve been struggling for some time with Catholicism / Sola Scriptura. I was just set free completely after this. I cannot thank you enough. God bless you! Love from Brazil

[@browncony3897]

*God bless!*

[@amazonadireitistaearmada7722]

@@browncony3897 amen! Backatcha! 🙏🏻💜

[@KH-vp4ni]

But the Protestant bible has taken scripture out... Fast and pray 🙏

[@browncony3897]

@@KH-vp4ni *You sound dull. Roman cult added 7 books. Original Hebrew OT did not have Apo 7 books. So why would there be 73 books?*

[@KH-vp4ni]

@@browncony3897 instantly insult me, so brotherly and loving. I'll pray for you! The early church father's felt they were important and they knew Jesus. The Bible wouldn't have been scribed if not for Catholic monks.

[@andsoitgoes1142]

Thank you so much for this teaching. I was considering returning to the Catholic church because I don’t drive and the closest Calvary Chapel( the one where I was baptized) is very far from me. I needed to watch this video, to be reminded why I was drawn to Calvary Chapel and away from the Catholic church. Bless you for always Thank you for working hard to teach us God’s truth.

[@SonShines1]

Amen exactly what James is saying. Works are a proof of salvation, not to gain salvation for by works is no one justified. Are u born again

[@jediv9492]

*Yes indeed. Only church of satan preaches Works Salvation.*

[@miketeixeira7853]

@@jediv9492..........Then........there are the sheep in Matt. 25: 31-46, who ' worked ' their way into heaven when they fed/clothed/housed/comforted Jesus via the ' least of these.' And they didn't even know Jesus, " When did we feed/clothe/house/comfort you ? ' they asked. Re-consider.

[@jediv3381]

@@miketeixeira7853 *Mat 25 was Jesus' answer to the questions asked by the disciples in Mat 24. Book of Matthew addresses Jews under Mosaic Law. There was NOT a single church yet. WHy would Jesus be addressing Gentile Christians?* YOU: ..........Then........there are the sheep in Matt. 25: 31-46, who ' worked ' their way into heaven when they fed/clothed/housed/comforted Jesus via the ' least of these.' And they didn't even know Jesus, " When did we feed/clothe/house/comfort you ? ' they asked. Re-consider.

[@miketeixeira7853]

@@jediv3381.........Then dis-regard Matt. 25: 31-46. Blessings !!!

[@jediv9910]

@@miketeixeira7853 *Yes roman cultists are fond of misquoting Mat 25. LOLOL* YOU: .......Then dis-regard Matt. 25: 31-46. Blessings !!!

[@cherylalexander6513]

Wow so well done so so true Even Mary said in the Bible dnt come to me go to My Son she knew He was the savior of the world. Brother Mike winger never heard it said and done so perfect totally true all scripture to prove against their theology ..Brother bring more of the Bible in what wrong is going on in this world 🌎 on many issues that need the scripture to back it up I sent and will send your video to others I did one to my son hour teaching is bibicaly based. Holy scriptures

[@CaseyAngelicaHardy]

Amen. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. He is God. He forgives us. He is our advocate. He is our mediator. He is our deliverer. He is our Redeemer. He alone is our refuge. All glory be to him and blessed be his beautiful, holy name. His love for us is deeper than we can comprehend.

[@melindahagelsieb3634]

Amen! And he is the “…the living bread that came down from heaven…” He is our food as much as the Holy Spirit is our breath! 🫶 Keep loving him! And learning.

[@CaseyAngelicaHardy]

@@melindahagelsieb3634 Amen 💜

[@scootahscoot9389]

Jesus: Eat My Flesh Christians believed this for 1500 years before Protestant Revolt happened Avoid Novus UhOh (1970) when you can, seek Traditional (2 Thes 2: 15) Mass if nearby Satan’s Freemasons took over Church hierarchy at Vatican II ‘pastoral’ council Marcel Lefebvre > demon worshippers JP II (Assisi) and Francis (Pachumama etc)

[@mitchkey9747]

Wow….. that was absolutely amazing. It is also very timely. I needed to hear all of this message but there were several simple paragraphs that were especially powerful to me and for me to lift me from a depressed state. Thank you Mike, I’m grateful to you and for you. God has truly blessed His Church with a wonderful teacher in sharing you with us.

[@lucybell1487]

Marriage is a consecrated life of God, my husband and myself.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Yes, it's a sacrament in the order of creation.

[@Angelface1981]

Yes. I'm married too, such a blessing.

[@Brandaniron]

Former Catholic here. Went to religion classes for 12 years. Trusted in Christ alone 32 years ago while reading a 5.00 King James Bible for myself. After that I studied Catholic doctrine intently comparing the church teachings to the Bible. What Mike is teaching is accurate. It wasn’t until I read Vatican 2 that I learned of the treasury of merits. The book of Hebrews was eye opening for me as a Catholic. I wish more people in the Church had a burden for Catholics. Thanks Mike!

[@bridgefin]

If you didn't trust in Christ alone (along with the Father and Holy Spirit) as a Catholic, then you were a lousy Catholic. I rarely encounter a fallen away Catholic who had been really faithful when he was in the church.

[@danielkim672]

@@bridgefin do you only pray to Jesus or the saints as well? Do you confess and repent to Christ alone or do you confess to priests?

[@bridgefin]

@@danielkim672 You asked: do you only pray to Jesus or the saints as well? Me: I depends on the meaning of "pray" that you are using. If you mean to pray as to worship then I only pray to God including the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. If you are using the word "pray" in its other meaning as "to ask" then yes, I ask other Christians to pray (worship) Go on my behalf. You: Do you confess and repent to Christ alone or do you confess to priests? Me: I am a Christian so I follow what Jesus taught. When he appeared to the apostles on the day of his resurrection he gave them the power to forgive sins (John 20:23) I am not aware of him providing any other normal way to have one's sins forgiven after his ascension to Heaven. Are you? If so give me a verse.

[@danielkim672]

@@bridgefin You ask other Christians to Pray that are living. So do I. Do you ask people who have died to interecede on your behalf? Do you pray on behalf of others that have passed on, that is in purgatory? I am sorry you believe humans have the power to forgive sins. You also might have a misunderstanding of the BIble teaching. 'ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SIN'. Jesus never says He has the power to forgive Sin. Jesus OVERCAME sin and death, so that we can be forgiven of our sins by God through the life and death of Jesus Christ. If Jesus never said that He Himself forgave Sin directly, why would you assume in John 20:23 that Jesus is passing on that power to humans? I Peter says this in Acts 10 “Everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Read John 20:21-22. Jesus tells us that He is sending the Apostles just like God the Father Sent Him. To do what? To share the Great News so that those that believe in Jesus, will have their sins forgiven by God. Jesus also warns that those that do not receive the good news, their sins would not be forgiven. The Apostles did not have the 'power' to forgive sin. They did have the power in the Holy Spirit to spread the Word of God, the Gospel of Jesus, so through Jesus, people can be forgiven of their Sin. The power in that is in Jesus, not in humans. That is really crazy that you have the entire Gospel and New Testament, and you are 'not aware' of him providing any other 'normal way' to have ones' sins forgiven after His ascension to Heaven. Please go to the Word of God. Here is Jesus Himself speaking on how people can get their sins Forgiven. There are so many verses here and more than happy to unpack if you have specific follow ups. But here is one below, that makes it clear, God is the one who has the power to Forgive, and through Jesus, people can be forgiven of their sins, Colossians 2:13-14 13 aAnd you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God bmade alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by ccanceling dthe record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

[@bridgefin]

@@danielkim672 You: Do you ask people who have died Me: There are no dead Christians. Jesus conquered death. You: Do you pray on behalf of others that have passed on, that is in purgatory? Me: Of course. You: I am sorry you believe humans have the power to forgive sins. Me: I am far more sorry to see you rejecting the teaching of Jesus. You: 'ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SIN'. Jesus never says He has the power to forgive Sin. Jesus OVERCAME sin and death, so that we can be forgiven of our sins by God through the life and death of Jesus Christ. Me: WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude, you are not even Christian. You don't believe that Jesus is God????? And you're going to UNPACK scripture for me???????? Keep your heresy to yourself and tell no one so that you don't bring them to Hell. So what is it? JW??

[@Watheverable]

"I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel-which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God's curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God's curse!" Galatians 1:6-9 "Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law because by the works of the law no one will be justified." Galatians 2:16 "You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace." Galatians 5:4

[@Ken-dh2te]

Amen & Amen

[@John_the_Paul]

“When I was hungry you did not feed me, when I was naked you did not clothe me… I never knew you”

[@Watheverable]

@@John_the_Paul Effesians 2:8-9 Philippians 2:13 works show the world your faith and salvation, but they're not a means to salvation nor do they come from you, but the holy spirit operating change in you.

[@anthonyschexnayder3163]

@@John_the_Paul **Works will (never) save and works will (never) set us free from sin) , **Galtians 2 at the end of verse 21 Paul said for if righteousness comes by the law , meaning if we saved and changed by works and trying to keep the law perfectly to be rightenous which can never be, than christ died in vain meaning for nothing ). **And Jesus didn't die in vain (only )what he did (alone) open the door) **We cant have it both ways, either what Jesus the Risen Savior already did at Calvarys cross 2000 yrs ago (alone) completely paid our sin debt by his precious blood and open the door to salvation and diliverance over sin by faith alone, *are what we do does this , it cant be both and it isnt ). **(Only) what Jesus already did at Calvarys cross 2000 yrs ago (alone) completely paid our sin debt by his precious blood and open the door to salvation, forgiveness of sin, justification a not guilty verdict on us , and diliverance over sin which all comes freely by faith alone with a repentive heart)

[@John_the_Paul]

@@anthonyschexnayder3163 We aren’t saved by works, I agree with that. The point is that if we truly have faith, then it will produce fruit, and by doing the will of God we can grow our faith in him. If we claim to have faith in the LORD, ought we not be faithful to him?

[@elizabethaguinaldo4075]

Your'e blessed that the Father revealed the truth to you.God bless your ministry

[@jonhowerton2537]

I would love to see you debate Trent horn, Jimmy Akin, Tim Staples, or Scott Hahn.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Jon Howerton he would have no chance against them, even Steve Ray another former protestant knows his stuff

[@chrismole1315]

John Howerton I agree. Tim Staples and Jimmy Akin were two of the Catholic apologists who helped me become Catholic - after 35+ years as a protestant. I was indoctrinated with all that anti-catholic misinformation and just accepted it without question. When I started listening to Catholics, explaining what the church actually teaches, it was mind blowing.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Chris Mole that’s right and if you study church history there were no early protestants all the church Fathers were Catholic and for more then 1500 years there was just the one Church. The word catholic actually means universal and was the church Christ himself established, the Protestant faith was established by Luther a former catholic priest

[@jonhowerton2537]

@@georgeibrahim7945 oh yeah steve Ray is great. I just watched a video about him debating a protestant in a book store. it was very good.

[@jonhowerton2537]

@@chrismole1315 Yeah im currently protestant. But I cant deny john 6:41-59 is the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. I just called the phoenix diocese and looking to start RCIA this Weekend. I was baptized catholic but was mislead by protestant misrepresentations. So I'm excited to come back home.

[@darryldavis436]

This man is on the right track on going by the Bible, if you are not going by the Bible, then you are going by the doctrines of man.

[@AtamMardes]

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the Bible. It (Bible) is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies." *Mark Twain*

[@darryldavis436]

@@AtamMardes when you read the Bible, start with the New Testament if you want to be a Christian and learn about Christianity, the Old Testament had disobedient people in it refusing to do God’s will.

[@seanbean3070]

@@AtamMardes You really gonna reply this to every comment?

[@AtamMardes]

@@darryldavis436 A simple question: Animals want to live their lives just like u do. U thank God for giving life to u & also for giving life to animals for u to take their lives & eat them. Don't u see how they've tricked you to believe in an imaginary God by fooling u to arrogantly ignoring your hypocrisy & narcissism?

[@darryldavis436]

What is wrong with eating meat ? I know you had to kill it, but the animals do the same thing. We are superior over the animals. We could only eat vegetables but we have come accustomed to eating other things besides vegetables. Man has a nature in believing in something more powerfull than us, That is God, The creator.@@AtamMardes

[@riazozobrado6292]

I was born as a Catholic and was saved last year. And as I am reading the Word, I can't help but to ask where did Catholic church get their doctrine?

[@miketeixeira7853]

Christ.

[@sabrinaantonioverita3061]

the catholic church gets its doctrine from the word of God!

[@timg2088]

So glad you were saved! Praise God!

[@johnbmx4christ]

Congratulations. They simply made it all up of course. Ever hear a non christian say "religion is just made by man to control people"? That's exactly what catholicism is. and the unsaved person confuses catholicism with Christianity. The catholic catechism and the bible are complete opposites.

[@miketeixeira7853]

@@johnbmx4christ........I wish !!! The RCC has no control over the catholics that don't abide by its teaching........it is their free will to choose to love God or other. However.........on behalf of a loving Father, forgiveness is offered via the confessional. See also James 1: 27.

[@jasonporter694]

HI Mike. I just found this video. Thank you for explaining these 'controversial' topics clearly. I have only watched the first few minutes but plan to finish the video. I've never really understood why I don't believe in roman catholicism beyond knowing that it is "more works based that what the Bible teaches". I know people that have told me that Catholicism "is basically Christianity" or "another form of Christianity" and I haven't been able to respond well to them apart from "hmm I'll have to think about that". Thanks again!

[@michaeloconnor1757]

The word Catholic means universal. The early use of the word does not refer to what we know today as the Roman Catholic Church. The universality of Christianity was especially emphasized first by Jesus and later by both Paul and Peter. The Roman Empire legally recognized Pauline Christianity as a valid religion in 313 AD. Later in that century, in 380 AD, Roman Catholicism became the official religion of the Roman Empire. For many years, Catholics were the only people officially recognized as Christians, yet all along there were independent Christian movements. Two movements that became significant were Eastern Orthodoxy and the Protestant reform movement.

[@userca_]

Actually, the first known usage of the word to describe Christianity is this, from St. Ignatius of Antioch in AD108 : "Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church." Later on he writes: "In like manner, let us reverence the deacons as Jesus Christ, and the bishop as the Father, and the presbyters as the Sanhedrin of God and college of the apostles. Without these, there is no Church." 2 things to notice: 1. The way you can find the Catholic Church is by looking for the bishop (i.e. it is a visible organization, not just a "spiritual union") 2. This Catholic Church also has priests (and therefore has sacrifice). 3. Jesus Christ is found only in the Catholic Church and therefore is found only where the bishop is. 4. If you remove this leadership structure (bishop, priest, deacon), you are getting rid of the Catholic Church itself. The literal translation does mean universal, but from Day 1 it has been applied to a specific church with specific leadership. Does it sound like Ignatius is describing your church? If not, might be an issue. . .

[@kimkretzsinger5670]

WOW! Thanks for that information 🙏🙏🙏

[@TMKK-je4fs]

Luther 👿

[@TheTacticalMess]

Part of why Protestantism came around was due to indulgences... I mean I can't really blame them. If you were to tell me the church was stealing money from people in a way that essentially sold grace and forgiveness to them, and I found out how painfully unbiblical this is, I would leave the Catholic church too.

[@johnsteila6049]

@@TheTacticalMessThe Church certainly needed reform but Luther’s heresy was not the answer.

[@yourstateofsoul]

„The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”

[@nl2766]

Sincere faith in what or whom though

[@pjbenoit4894]

🦋 Baptism by the Holy Spirit is life changing.🦋

[@AtamMardes]

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the Bible. It (Bible) is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies." *Mark Twain*

[@kgebhardt1187]

Amen! Praise Jesus! 🩷✝

[@AtamMardes]

@@kgebhardt1187 Simple question: Animals want to live their lives just like u do. U thank God for giving life to u & also for giving life to animals for u to take their lives & eat them. Don't u see how they've tricked you to believe in an imaginary God by fooling u to arrogantly ignoring your hypocrisy & narcissism?

[@tomthomas664]

Who gives a crap what Mark Twain thought about Christianity! N

[@agvision09]

@@tomthomas664 lol... well said.

[@juliejohnson5724]

Thank you for giving us truth in love ❤

[@EvilGoodGuy]

Amazing video, brother. God bless. I think one of the main hang-ups with Catholics is they get way too tribalistic when it comes to the Catholic church. It's kinda like rabid sports fans that will defend "their" team and act as if "their" team is the best there is, even if they lose every game they play. One of the biggest red flags is when they claim that the Catholic church is "the one true church". The church is not what's important. Jesus Christ and His teaching are what's important. The church of Jesus Christ is not a physical one of goliath worldly riches and power. It's a church of the spirit, uniting all believers.

[@RapunzelASMR]

yes :) John 4:23-24 (NIV): "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."

[@GodsGrace760]

Amen well said! God bless you ✝️

[@Sentinal6405]

Utter nonsense are your claims it is shocking to see how adults are so blind to truth scripture and history The Undeniable fact backed by Scripture and History is that the Catholic Church is the one founded by Christ Telling bigots to simply research what I have stated is a waste of time Some see and grasp the chance to break Satan's grip on them and become Catholic but the majority are content to wallow in the mud pool of ignorance

[@Sentinal6405]

Ya man I think Jesus was just joking when he spoke to Peter about a rock

[@RapunzelASMR]

@@Sentinal6405 the rock is the faith in Jezus and revelation he is God.

[@2Timothy3END]

Never watched you or heard of you before today. Thank you for this teaching. Im going to add you to my list of go-to preachers..... ✝

[@adifferentangle7064]

​@@timhadaway9093An amazing.... liar. John 6:53 - "for my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink" John 6 CANNOT make the covenant deal any clearer. How many times does Jesus have to tell you, "my body is food and my blood is drink" before you get the point? Even his own disciples go on to say "this is a hard teaching who can accept it?" To which Jesus responds, "Does this offend you?" Here, CLEARLY, you can see Mike Winger getting offended by the very idea. YET Jesus goes on to say, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing!" Clearly, this means it means nothing to him that you eat his flesh, for the Spirit is the thing giving life. This is Jesus own words.

[@adifferentangle7064]

@@timhadaway9093 Catholics don't "worship communion" and we don't "worship Mary". Either Mike is deliberately being misleading or he's egregiously misinformed. edit: the one thing the Catholic and orthodox church has over other churches is that whoever is actually doing the communion has to have received the Holy Spirit in order for it to actually work. If the lineage of Holy Spirit receivers is broken at some point for whatever reason the whole thing fails. Also if you haven't received the Holy Spirit yet partake in communion, Jesus says that's a no. Given that Mike has gone to lengths to discard the idea of Baptism of water there is a good chance that a whole bunch of people who think they were baptised actually haven't been. Jesus is real, not symbolic. Everything we do as Catholics replaces older rituals from before Jesus, except we replace the worldly with otherworldly. And for this we are crucified, even by other Christians.

[@TheHenok30]

​@@adifferentangle7064- Yeshua was alive & “RECLINING [resting, leaning, supporting himself]” (Matt. 26:20; Mk. 14:18; etc.) in the sight of the Apostles when he gave them the bread and the wine & said: *"this [represents] my body"* and *"this [represents] my blood of the New Covenant" (Matt. 26:26-28).* Sometimes we have to add words in the translation for clarity. I realize the text literally says *"this IS my body"* and *"this IS my blood;"* however, this type of speech by Yeshua is seen elsewhere in the New Testament: - *'But he [Yeshua] answered and said to them: "That one who sows the good seed IS the Son of Man and the field IS the world. Also, the good seeds ARE the children of the kingdom, and the tares ARE the children of the wicked one. Additionally, the enemy who sowed them IS the Satan, and the harvest IS the end of the WORLD (age). Also, the reapers ARE the angels." ' (Matt. 13:37-39 P'shitta).* Etc., etc. The bread & wine doesn't magically turn into the body & blood of Yeshua. That's why the wafer & wine taste normal. Yeshua spoke in parables (Matt. 13:34-35). Christians aren't cannibals. Transubstantiation is a heresy of the Catholic Church. It is disrespectful for the Catholic Church to not let the Protestant friends receive the Communion. They do not have any right to determine who is worthy or not or who is a true Christian or not.

[@2Timothy3END]

@@adifferentangle7064 Respectfully, You sound like you are a Catholic and im glad you are here....Asking your opinion: for a 'LIVE' person to pray for you or someone else is biblical, but! you can not seek the dead for that. That is communicating with the dead, called in the Bible Necromancy: The practice of communication with the dead. The bible considers it as “Sorcery” as with King Saul asking the Witch of Endor to bring back a deceased Samuel the Prophet... Mother Mary was obviously a great woman but she and the rest of the dead "have no more reward under the sun" (earth) as the Bible puts it. I find that in 1854 it was decided that mother Mary was immaculately conceived. You talk about who decides this or that and I say a great Holy and all powerful God gave us a road map to heaven written in the old and new testaments and when we add to it or take away from it we are no longer following Gods original plan. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.... Please be kind with your response (if any) so we remain good Christians who believe; John 3:16✝

[@2Timothy3END]

@@adifferentangle7064 You say: "If the lineage of Holy Spirit receivers is broken at some point for whatever reason the whole thing fails" QUESTION: Where is the Biblical scripture for this...

[@ShawHortonMusic]

Great stuff, Mike. Thank you for laying all this out so clearly!

[@AtamMardes]

"The best cure for Christianity is reading the Bible. It (Bible) is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies." *Mark Twain*

[@Ryennekelly]

FYI this is not clear, because it's not actually accurate.

[@ShawHortonMusic]

@@Ryennekelly If so, are there any articles/books/videos you would recommend where I could find more accurate information?

[@Ryennekelly]

@@ShawHortonMusic Sorry, I didn't see this notification until today. But yeah, gladly! Unfortunately I couldn't find any full-length video like this one that kind of summarizes everything together. What I would recommend then is 1. on KZbin search Fr Mike Schmitz Purgatory (or whatever topic). If you see a video made by a priest it's a good sign it's from an informed Catholic perspective. and/or 2. There is a podcast called Considering Catholicism where they go in depth with issues like Purgatory or infant baptism (~30-45 mins). If you prefer a book Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed is a quick, easy, to-the-point read that is broken up into chapters on things like Mary, the Sacraments, etc. Thanks for being open to alternative suggestions, and God bless!

[@notorioushsg1]

Wow… this is an eye opener for someone looking to find guidance through God. My friends are Catholic… I don’t think that will be my path. This was very informative

[@leslieniiattohjnr8483]

Have you heard both sides of the story? Let not ignorance be your downfall

[@anthonydeangelo6385]

The catholic church is a beast in itself .Being Italian, I was saved from it at 13 years old. Thankyou Lord Jesus Christ!!! I have been born again since then .Thankyou brother.

[@Ronin-lb5ij]

The unchangeable God of the Old Testament explicitly taught you that: *it's unjust to let an innocent person die for the sins that other people committed.* So how could Jesus die for your sins, without making God an unjust being?

[@agapeway1245]

If you were baptized when you were a baby (probably so --- because you're Italian) that is when you were born again... Your comment seems to make it clear that you left the Catholic Church 13 years ago to become protestant... When you were a catholic --- what were you taught about the Eucharist?

[@jediv9492]

@@Ronin-lb5ij *YOu must be a Jew?*

[@jediv9492]

@@Ronin-lb5ij *Maybe quote the actual verse?*

[@jediv9492]

@@agapeway1245 *Born again because of water baptism? Which part of the BIBLE says so?* YOU: If you were baptized when you were a baby (probably so --- because you're Italian) that is when you were born again... Your comment seems to make it clear that you left the Catholic Church 13 years ago to become protestant... When you were a catholic --- what were you taught about the Eucharist?

[@SonShines1]

So true faithope. How sad when ppl defend a denomination above the truth. Thank God for His word. I pray to be able to rightly divide it.

[@johnyang1420]

Jesus started Catholic church. Mike wants you out.

[@jehielmutia1744]

@@johnyang1420 refute everything he said then. The Bible said to prove anything that we believe to expose if it is really the truth in 1 Thessalonians 5:21

[@studygodsword5937]

@@johnyang1420 you are absolutely wrong ! Paul started the Catholic Church, *but it got corrupted by Rome !* It's one of the reasons why the United States Constitution protects the church from government ! It does not protect government from the church !

[@lenab.m.3708]

@@johnyang1420 Jesus didn't start any church ..

[@johnyang1420]

@@lenab.m.3708 I hear that a lot. But not true. Matthew 16:13-19. Google “Which church did Jesus start?” Catholic

[@melodeeruley3809]

I was raised as a catholic in a catholic community . The mass was in Latin. I did not have a Bible and we were not taught from the Bible ! I knew by the time I was 14 something wasn’t right . It’s sad . I searched and was even briefly sucked into the JWs. Now I am just a follower of Yeshua.

[@Terry-te1ij]

The Mass has Scripture readings and its prayers are Scriptural based or Scripture itself, even in Latin

[@stever4181]

@@Terry-te1ij and if you don't understand Latin of what use is it? Satan can and did quote scriptures. Anyone can quote scriptures but the true man of God understands those scriptures, and that is revealed by the Holy Spirit, not a religion.

[@godsgirl0019]

Praise God!

[@Araxen232]

@@stever4181 the scriptures are repeated in english and explained in the homily. Missal books are available which translate the entire thing and have explanations for each part

[@stever4181]

@@Araxen232 If you believe that your homily and missal books and English can explain all there is to understand in scriptures you are very much misinformed and in a controlling religion.

[@ketaminejones3981]

Am I fallible book needs an infallible interpretation. The Church is the pillar and ground of truth… its interpretation is found there.

[@vaughnslavin9784]

As an ex catholic married to an ex Seventh Day Adventists, WE APPROVE THIS MESSAGE! Thank you Father in heaven through Jesus! Baptism, Confession, Communion and Confirmation were the initial sacraments.

[@patchooo84]

At least you direct your prayers to the Father as Commanded. Matthew 6:9 through Jesus the sent one John 17:3

[@faithalone2171]

@@patchooo84 *You claimed Jesus is not God. Bible says otherwise.*

[@faithalone2171]

@@vaughnslavin9784 .

[@patchooo84]

@@faithalone2171 is Jesus your Almighty God?

[@faithalone2171]

@@patchooo84 *Bible does call Jesus the Almighty.*

[@rickbelden2319]

I’ve never understood the idea of “earning grace”. The word grace is defined as unearned favor. Something granted that could never be earned that we don’t deserve.

[@trumpvanempowertrump1013]

yes I have trouble with that too. Depends what sect your listening to. I know it is a good thing that is a gift of God. It is a helps you to the life you are living to make you love Jesus more and more and more. at infinite

[@miketeixeira7853]

I believe that we are ALL given grace/talents at birth; it is what we do with it that can cause us to lose or gain more...........see Matt. 25: 14-30.

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

If you read the Bible you will understand....of course we are given grace, we don't earn it but Jesus left us with plenty of work to do and if we are to call ourselves Christian that work is EXPECTED of us not once in awhile when we have some free time, not on Sundays or around the Holidays but everyday, all the time and yes by doing these things we make God happy. It takes work...lots of work. Constantly having to turn your focus back to God. Whew... that's a lot of work. That's what us Catholics mean by grace with works. If you think you don't have to work at it then you are probably not working at it. Things such as repent...turn your life around to focus on Jesus, work to spread his word and win the hearts and minds of others, if someone mocks your faith be glad, turn the other cheek, forgive those who have wronged you, give to the needy, be friendly with the outcast, don't store up treasures on Earth, humble yourself, stay married, don't judge, keep his commandments, don't lie, confess your sins outloud (you think that is easy...we are taught God knows everything, if there is someone wrong you have done but you can't bring yourself to admit it then it festers in your soul bringing about a decay. That is really hard work.

[@trumpvanempowertrump1013]

@@stefkadank-derpjr1453 I do not know why your comment came to my email but I truly appreciate it . I learned something very important. Nothing needs to be added. But I will make one suggestion. In these threads it appears these people fail to pray for wisdom and that is why the are so misguided. Pray before you read scripture, Come Holy Spirit enkindle in us the fire of you love. ect. The world would shake if all who read the bible would understand this. Just do not jus open the door . Knock first like a civilised person wishing to gain entrance. Again pray more. (Luke 11:5-13) 7Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you. 8For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. 9Or what man is there among you, of whom if his son shall ask bread, will he reach him a stone? 10Or if he shall ask him a fish, will he reach him a serpent? 11If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him? 12All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. Your friend in Jesu gerald delbert

[@mathiasalexander6119]

We Catholics do not 'earn' grace. We accept it and PARTICIPATE in and of it. Evangelicals do the same when they CHOOSE to get Baptized. And they recognize when they fall from grace when they CHOOSE to say the SINNER'S PRAYER.

[@aure818v]

I would like to see a dialogue with mr. Winger and a catholic. One side conversations always seem right.

[@rooforlife]

It'd be great if it was Steve Ray, Brante Pitre or John Martignoni. Love their videos got some of each in my Understanding the Scriptures playlist Peter, the Rock, the Keys, and the Chair - Steve Ray kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJKsc2CphKd3gc0

[@fogstreet108]

The Word of God is always right. but you must be born of God to understand the things of God. it's hard to let go of a blanket that's been your comfort for so long.

[@PVCGunita]

@@fogstreet108 As Catholics, we do agree that the Word of God is indeed the truth. However, people have their own interpretations of the Word of God, and as such have contradicting views. You need to know what Jesus and the Apostles meant by what they said in the Bible, then you'll see what the truth is in the Word of God. It's no efficient enough learning the Word of God by yourself. Jesus appointed people to carry on His teaching, and these people themselves appointed other people to pass on the teachings/traditions that they've taught. Find that truth that is passed down from generation to generation, then you can truly say that the Word of God is indeed always right. Because we know for sure that these apostles are indeed born of God, and trusted people to pass down the teachings, which would also mean they are born of God who understand the things of God. God Bless.

[@fogstreet108]

@@PVCGunita I know more about the organization that has snared your soul than you probably ever will. and btw I am one of "those people" that God has appointed to teach others in His Body!!! (Eph 4:11). but like you said, your a catholic.

[@PVCGunita]

@@fogstreet108 Well if you say that you are, then please use it wisely and evangelize right. Teach others about who Jesus is, but don't condemn or mock the Church that Jesus established (and I can rightfully say that so), especially when you perceive it with numerous misconceptions. As you quote Ephesians, indeed everyone are included in this priesthood. If we are truly Christian, we are indeed in this priesthood. Evangelize for unity, not division. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. Don't mock the Church that does that (not even giving an example, even just one, which makes your statement foolish and nonsensical), evangelization, unity, charity, and faith in Jesus Christ. It's indeed God's grace that gave us these gifts. It's not primarily our faith that gave us these gifts, but rather God's grace. However, there is also a physical church that holds the real deposit of faith that Jesus and the Apostles left for the world. The Bible isn't the only deposit of faith, nor is it the sole protector of truth. The protector of truth is the "organization" that you are talking about. Instead of mocking us with misconceptions, or belittling us, focus more on yourself and how you, a Christian, can spread the Gospel through faith, hope, and charity. Clearly, everyone of us, including you, need much learning and prayers. I'll be praying for you, as I hope you pray for me too.

[@FranT.Teemai]

The catholic theoogy is the only biblical and best Theology because it has its origin from the beginning of christianity which other denominations could not have because they were established on pure human motives. They do not have the tradition which is the main core and basis of what was taught from the beginning by Jesus himself of which the apostles follow as their tradition. The bible is the Catholic book so everything that the Catholic church taught were and are biblical even if they are directly mentioned in the bible

[@RophympundiChulu-jp9qo]

I haven't even finished watching the All video but you are man of truth

[@miriamlaflamme4464]

Who’s sins you forgive they are forgiven who sins you retain they are retained John20:23

[@landonbudke1941]

This passage deals with the apostolic office. Parallel passages in Matthew suggest the same thing (Mt 16:19; 18:18). This was a special function the apostles had between the resurrection and ascension of Christ. 23 If you forgive the sins of any [of any class], Jesus did not give the apostles the inherent right to forgive sins but the privilege to convey the message of forgiveness. Ministers of the gospel cannot forgive sins but simply proclaim how sins are forgiven. The word “any” indicates that the sins forgiven are forgiven to a class of people, not to individuals (Lu 24:46-48). they [the sins] are forgiven them; The words “are forgiven” indicate that this is an event that had already taken place by God (passive voice). The apostles could proclaim sins previously forgiven. if you retain the sins of any, they [the sins] are retained.” The words “are retained” indicate that this is an event that had already taken place by God (passive voice, perfect tense). Sins previously committed have been retained. Both “forgiven” and “retained” are in the passive voice in the Greek, which means that it is God who forgives and retains. God alone forgives sin (Mk 2:3-12; Lu 5:17-26). The Greek tenses (periphrastic future perfects) indicate that forgiveness was already resolved by the death of Christ on the cross. The right of the apostles to forgive or retain depends on the previous forgiveness by God. All that remains is to proclaim that Christ paid for our sins. We could translate the phrases this way: “Those sins you forgive have already been forgiven…those sins you do not forgive have not been forgiven.” In other words, forgiveness is dependent on God’s forgiveness. The issue of forgiveness and retention of sins is related to the binding and loosing of Matthew 16:18; 18:18.

[@christianartists9185]

Say that this interpretation is correct, how is this different from what is done in the Church? Of course all good comes from the Lord God Almighty.

[@canabiss8297]

@@christianartists9185 Because the Church is run by man. We are wretches in the face of God, arrogant man.

[@christianartists9185]

@@landonbudke1941 Good day. I'd like to know your opinion, Since the Lord has already "forgiven" and/or "retained" our sins, is it important, scriptural or optional that we say "I'm Sorry" to the Lord and those we wrong. Thanks

[@christianartists9185]

@@canabiss8297 It's impossible to protect God from His own will. I think we might be by far less than wretches. Still, The Lord willed out of love to save and redeem man. He handed the keys to His completed Church to man. The church which He Himself began building long ago. The Non levite who reached for the Covenant box. The King who refused a sign from the Lord. St John the Baptist's reluctance to baptize the Lord Jesus. St Peter trying to dissuade the Lord Jesus. These are examples showing that we're not the ones to make the laws. It does not depend on how wretched we are nor whether or not we like it. What matters is to obey the Lord's commands (John 14:15). Obedience is better than sacrifice (1Sam15 :22).

[@ryliebarber1053]

The justification I’ve always heard for confession to a priest is John 20:21-23, which says, "21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send | you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: 23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them: and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." Can this be interpreted any other way?

[@bigfootapologetics]

I've heard Protestants try to explain it as a one-time thing that was never intended to be passed on, but I'm not sure why that would make any sense if people could just confess directly to God. The Bible never tells us to confess directly to God. But it does show us Jesus giving the apostles the authority to forgive sins.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Great question !!!

[@adamjackson8664]

It's pretty simple. Catholic theology is all in the bible it's just looked over or explained away. Not sure why protestants spend so much time trying to attack the church. John said "if we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive our sins. In acts 19 when the people using curious arts came to believe they. v18 "came and CONFESSED and SHOWED THIER DEEDS" all caps for emphasis. They confessed either they believe or ther sins or both. Likely both considering the wording "showed thier deeds". During the time of John the Baptist before Christ launched his public ministry it says in mat 3:6 they came and were baptized of John confessing thier sins... not confessing they were a sinner but thier sins.... to whome? It doesn't say but likely John. Which is also a scene to ponder considering baptism wasn't a part of any scripture that they held then. No one asked him where this is in the Torah this isn't how we get forgiveness. How strange.... but wait there's more. Paul said this in 2 Cor concerning a brother who had sinned 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; "In the person of Christ" which is the whole point of confession. Yes of course we confess to God but we also confess to our confessor who acts "in persona christi" in the person of Christ.

[@EagleRiderStudios]

@@scottcraig77 even the women? How can “we all” be his priests, if “we all” have different teachings about the Bible?

[@EagleRiderStudios]

@@scottcraig77 but you never addressed, if we are all priests, why then do we all teach different things about the Bible?

[@jediv9492]

​ @truecatholic8692 *Taking all the verses on Church and Churches, Bible says Church refers to "all local churches + all believers". You are just demonstrating RCs do not read the Bible.* you said Christ made it clear he is establishing the Church. Seems like it must be pretty important. BTW, notice I use the word Church rather than religion.

[@nachomontiel6254]

what about this passage? The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:16

[@bufficliff8978]

“Therefore, my dear friends flee from idolatry. I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf. Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.Are we trying to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? Are we stronger than he?” The passage in context is talking to people who take the Eucharist AND eat and drink the runoff from demonic sacrifices. He’s making a case for the exclusive taking of the Eucharist; he’s not making a case that it’s he literal body and blood. He makes it clear that the bread and wine are representations of Jesus by (in the previous passage) relating it to the mana and water from the stone while the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness and by making the parallel that we all eat from one single loaf of bread because we are the one physical-spiritual body of Christ on earth. The reason he highlights that here is because he’s trying to make clear that they can’t be embracing the fullness of relationship in Christ if they’re simultaneously enjoying the worship of demons. He’s leading them through the thought of being unable to separate from the body of Christ and thus not being able to partake in the worship of idols, which are demons. So it was a strong question to ask, but the passage is talking about not mixing the worship of Christ and the worship of demons, that you can’t celebrate both, that it’s incongruent. I hope Mike sees this and answers your question. He has open Q&A on Fridays; I’d really love it if you’d pop in and ask this. Those were just my thoughts after reading the passage for myself. And if you don’t mind I’d love to ask him in a Friday Q&A too to double the chances of it being seen.

[@bufficliff8978]

Or if anyone else in the comments knows if he’s discussed this verse before could you let us know here or (better yet) let us know which video it’s in?

[@pete3397]

@smith western It's not a Sola Scriptura problem. It's an Aquinian problem. The Romans solve it through Aquinian transubstantiation, while the Calvinists and Radical Reformed solve it by rationalizing it as purely spiritual or symbolic. A strict adherence to sola scriptura takes "This is my body" and "This is my blood" and the words of Paul in Corinthians and responds with, "In Scripture Jesus says its his body and blood and Paul backs that up. Speculation as to how or what is beyond us, the Eucharist is a Mystery, but we trust Scripture to be true."

[@jcu321]

@@pete3397 I would argue that if it was indeed required for salvation, Christ would have been VERY specific about it. In fact, if His sacrifice alone wasnt enough for all eternity and all mankind, and God would later require us to be constantly renewed, He would have made certain it was written concisely and unambiguously. If Jesus just "forgot" to mention all of that, then he cried His tears of blood in Gethsemane in vain.

[@pete3397]

@@jcu321 What are you actually responding to? What point are you trying to make here, becaue it doesn't appear to follow from anything I've written.

[@catholiccrayons]

Man you really did not get the doctrines of Catholicism from a catholic did you?

[@BrandonJOnline]

LOL most catholics don't even know what the doctrine of catholicism is.

[@Gorpmeat]

You can read them in the catechism for yourself - if it contradicts what Jesus said then it should be discarded as false teaching.

[@KnightofNarnia185]

Catholic are heretics that twist the word

[@linzalabamaawake5230]

Literally read the catechism. I was catholic for 30 years. Until I really sat down and read that catechism. I had no clue what was actually in there.

[@KnightofNarnia185]

@@linzalabamaawake5230 u mean man made documents

[@kevinmroz2037]

Was raised Catholic, went to a Catholic grade school, had an uncle who was a Catholic priest. While I was growing up, did not want to be called a Catholic but rather a Christian. Funny, I had something like theses same thoughts when going through the bible in my religion classes in school. Now call me a Believer, not a Baptist, even though I am attending a Baptist church, this is where God has me. The more I dive into the bible, the more I see that the Catholic church being like the Judaizes that Paul speaks about in his letters to the churches.

[@stever4181]

Did you know the Bible talks about the Catholic Church? Acts 20:29-30 "I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.…" Those that come from their own number the Catholics Church call their Church fathers or founding Fathers.

[@crystalparker2542]

This is what I've always said. I'm a Christian. That is all. Where do I get my beliefs? Scripture.

[@PastawithGod]

Funny that only Americans seem to make a distinction between catholic and christian, when it is exactly the same thing of course. Seems odd

[@PastawithGod]

​@@stever4181So you don't have church fathers? 😅 Very much of the theology and way of thinking of all christians come from people like Augustine, Origenes, Athanasius,.. Martin Luther, Calvin, all these people took ways of thinking from them

[@stever4181]

@@PastawithGod You have to be careful of who you listen to. Did Luther get it all right? NO! Does the RCC get it all right? NO! This is why studying scriptures, the times, the Language it was written in, why it was written, the context of what was written and the culture all must be taken in consideration when reading Scriptures. To then say the RCC is 100% correct is foolish. Yet that is what that religion says about itself. Also a foolish thing to say.

[@jediv9492]

@anthonycarlisle6184 *Bible does not teach "Mary was immaculately conceived" though. So where did RCs get all your ns?* you said 55:58 "Mary was immaculately conceived..."

[@AnnTeixeira-v3l]

See Luke 1: 28.

[@faithalone2171]

@@AnnTeixeira-v3l*Luke 1:28 does not say Mary immaculately conceived.*

[@philiplouis702]

Rev winger disagrees with Ignatius of Antioch who was a direct disciple of St John. So my question to any Christian is who is more trustworthy- St Ignatius or mike winger?? St. John or rev. mike?

[@frederic2796]

Uh, I will take a stab at it and say St. John and St. Ignatius. I mean, does it really matter that Christ's words were still ringing in Johns ears when he taught Ignatius. I just like the sound of their names better.

[@philiplouis702]

Purgatorean - 👍🙏🏼

[@TheOhGodOfHangovers]

Philip Louis I’ll take Rev. Mike 😃👍

[@philiplouis702]

TheOhGodOfHangovers 😅😅😅😅funny!! Post when you’re not hungover

[@lW9497]

What are you going to do with your sin, Philip? Everything you have done is filthy.

[@whawhing]

For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. 1 Cor 11:29

[@whawhing]

1 Cor 10: 16The cup of benediction that we bless, is it not a communion in the Blood of Christ? And the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the Body of the Lord? 17Through the one bread, we, though many, are one body: all of us who are partakers of the one bread.

[@philiplouis702]

Louelle Caldino - praised be Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

[@robertedwards909]

That's not what a sacrament is

[@robertedwards909]

Believers baptism not taught in the New testament

[@whawhing]

@@robertedwards909 Luke 22:19

[@Debbie80138]

Do you have the same criticisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church?

[@παναγιωτηςκαραγιαννης-τ4υ]

They wont go near orhodox church they dont beleive in the holy tradition and the churchfathers writings through the centuries.they are bored to read and understand.

[@CornerstoneMinistry316]

It's a different set of weird traditions

[@Thunderstruck951]

Max Attax but they (there are several) can date their churches back to the apostles... when did they get “weird”?

[@danielleeper8719]

@@παναγιωτηςκαραγιαννης-τ4υ So, I am converting to the Catholic church but, I feel that the Orthodox are also heavily influenced by obviously Jesus but, also the church fathers. I want Catholics and Orthodox alike to team up and teach the truth to protestants who decided they didn't like certain doctrine so they rebelled against Jesus and His Church.

[@παναγιωτηςκαραγιαννης-τ4υ]

@@danielleeper8719 we are all children of the same father,we must not separate from our brothers in the catholic or in the protestand churches.The thing that we have in common is the bible so that is enough.They dont accept apostolic acception or our churchfathers and traditions..that is sad because if they give a chance and learn i am sure they will love it..

[@ArtMonkey5150]

It's a personal relationship with the creator. Nobody can tell you to go to church and find God. God is beyond the hypocritical gatherings and is always in our hearts.

[@DietCherryCait]

Amen ❤

[@JiovanniCintron]

These videos don’t age . The info and quality of the video is good 👍

[@blakedean904]

Well they might age when the Roman Catholic Church changes it’s theology again

[@tomjilek871]

Literally this video Is trash.. educate yourself And read bible

[@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419]

@@blakedean904it just did in October

[@cynthiarohr9405]

​@@blakedean904🤣🤣

[@stevegroh8529]

Can you explain why pastors will quote Jesus's words and interpret them literally right up till they get to John Chapter 6, then they start paraphrasing?

[@walterromanoff2953]

The word of god can be literal figurative or on parables If your not saved and born again If you don’t pray with the Holy Spirit you can’t understand a spiritual god Catholics read the Bible literally thats why they are lost

[@walterromanoff2953]

Drink this and never thirst again Eat this and never hunger Do this and never die All spiritual not literal Eat my flesh drink my blood Not literally but spiritually Catholic Church teaches falsely Pagan cult

[@billobrien4761]

God tells us not to eat anything with the blood, for the life is in the blood. Do you honestly think that the Son of God would teach us to do anything contrary to what God wants?

[@josetierra100]

I could explain it. For the Bible Christian they could only believe in what it says in the Bible. The Bible without theology makes the Bible subjective. It is subject to their own personal interpretation. Therefore that's all they have left. Their own personal interpretation with nothing else to go by. They no longer have the teaching authority of the magisterium. They don't even have the teaching authority of the bishop of Wales or the King and Queen of England. They have their own personal teaching Authority which is their own mind.

[@walterromanoff2953]

@@josetierra100 You sound like an idiot Have you ever read the Bible Have you ever researched what your HOLY FATHER the pope teaches or had taught Know anything about the Spanish Inquisition Martin Luther or the selling of indulgences Didn’t think so Do you even go to church regularly How about doing the rosary going to confession no sex before marriage no birth control Do you follow any of your religion I know you don’t Have you accepted Jesus as your savior Do you praise and worship him Have you ever tried other churches Listened to Billy Gram or Charles Stanley or Joseph Prince or John Hagee How about Rush Limbaugh Have you gone to college Do you have a career Do you have any training or knowledge about anything Don’t answer I know you don’t Did you know 4000 Catholic priests have been found guilty of raping children and nuns Millions are being payed in lawsuits bankrupting over 20 dioceses in the Catholic Church How about the gay orgies going on in the Vatican A pope so old and stupid Trying to make friends with Moslems A new world order one world religion You are following the religion of your mommy Because your still a little boy Stop playing video games get a job and grow up

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Today in the Catholic Church we have the great cebration, "Our Lord Jesus Christ , Universal King"!

[@philiplouis702]

Viva Cristo Rey!!--Long live Christ the King --( last words of fr. Miguel Pro) before he was killed by a firing squad for refusing to deny Christ in Mexico by the anti catholic government

[@johnsheedy461]

JOE WALSH----Hey Joe, don't you know we have put our Saviour out of our churches and replaced HIM with our blessed mother ? I have read this here and other places posted by "really good Christians". They never lie and love their neighbour like crazy ! !----LOL !

[@philiplouis702]

Johnseedy- modernist secular humanists who are attempting a takeover of the church would NEVER replace Jesus with Mary. They would replace Jesus with anything else. Cf Rev12- the Woman clothed with the sun. Mary is a mortal enemy of Satanw

[@johnsheedy461]

@@philiplouis702 Don't you recognize sarcasm ?

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

@@johnsheedy461 hi John. I know, there is a lot of misunderstanding about what is real Catholic teaching. It's probably true among some Catholics as well as some Protestants. I am very grateful that I have close Protestant brothers and sisters whom I pray with every week. We don't avoid the differences but we recognise the Holy Spirit in each other, enabling us to worship our Father together. At the end of the day we will only find peace when we find each other in Christ.

[@faithalone2171]

@JRJones333 *Bible does not condone Roman religion man made traditions though. Bible only accepts traditions of Jesus and Apostles (such as communion, Scriptures ..). 95% of Roman Catholic doctrines were from traditions of men. Not from traditions of Jesus or Apostles.* *- Acceptable Traditions (those of Jesus and Apostles, 2 Thes **2:15**)* and *- Unacceptable Traditions (traditions of men, Mat 15, Mat 23, Mark 7).* you said Catholics have both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Protestants only have Sacred Scripture

[@kimivy779]

Thank you, Mike.

[@tylermassey5431]

As a protastant, I was so astonished when I recently found out that the doctrine of "The Immaculate Conception" pertained to Mary and NOT Jesus. I had always assumed they were talking about Jesus' conception.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Jesus was conceived in Mary via the Holy Spirit.......see Luke 1: 32-38.

[@tylermassey5431]

@@Michael-nb4ng yeah, I know. I had assumed that was what they were calling immaculate conception.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Well, like the Ark of the covenant was purified to carry the Word of God, so was Mary purified to carry ' the Word of God made Flesh = Jesus.' See Exodus 25: 10-16 , John 1: 1 & Hebrews 9:4. @@tylermassey5431

[@stever4181]

@@Michael-nb4ng Except Mary was not made by human hands as the Ark was, nor was she an inanimate object as the Ark was, nor does Mary contain God's word as the Ark does. Your analogy is ridiculous. If you keep lying to yourself eventually you will believe those lies. Think about that Mike.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Mary was made by God's Hand to ' seed ' the Savior......see Jeremiah 1: 5.@@stever4181

[@gato_gc821]

16:14 Mass is not a sacrament, the holy Eucharist is.

[@singwithpowerinfo5815]

This guy “teaching” in this video shows zero understanding of his subject matter.

[@johnstorm3534]

He make alot of sense. He is just covering alot of in a short time

[@shishsquared]

@Rib_Guy_101 what about the other churches founded by Jesus?

[@josephmorizio1065]

this guy is so wrong in his theology. Clearly, Jesus at the last supper commanded his disciples to “do this in memory of me, for it is my body and blood which will be given up for you“ in another sermon, Jesus stood before a group of believers and said “ you must eat my flesh and drink my blood or you will not have everlasting life. These are Jesus words not mine. There was a group that did not agree with what Jesus said, and they questioned him by saying, “Jesus, do you really expect us to eat your flesh and drink your blood?“. Jesus replied “verily verily I say to you, unless you Eat my flesh and drink my blood, you cannot have everlasting life”. So that part of the group left bewildered. The ones that stayed went to Jesus and Jesus said “are you going to leave too? said where else can we go? forgive me for not remembering which verse in the Bible but I do know I’ve read it many times. All Jesus was saying was that he wanted to be remembered through an unbloody Ritual. God has the power to show himself anyway he chooses. He can show himself as a tree, a toad, a car, God can show himself in any way he chooses he’s omniscient. If he so chooses to show himself and become a Eucharist in church, then so be it.

[@shishsquared]

@Rib_Guy_101 in modern turkey alone there was Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatora, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Not to mention the other churches in Jerusalem and Rome

[@Jameskmn]

Thank you so much for your research. I'm currently in an ongoing debate with a brother who recently converted to Catholicism. This helps a lot.

[@thomashogan16]

God bless your brother. I could have debated this fool when I was in the 5th grade.

[@Charity-vm4bt]

@@thomashogan16 Kudos to you!

[@Charity-vm4bt]

Kellen, See Marcus Grodi, Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Fr. Mitch Pacwa , S.J. Bishop Robert Barron if you want to learn about the Catholic faith. You will not be able to get an understanding from this man.

[@Jameskmn]

@@Charity-vm4bt enlighten me on what he is saying that is wrong?

[@Charity-vm4bt]

@@Jameskmn not my job. I provided references for you. I don't listen to him.

[@maxkosterlitzky6597]

God sent me this video right when I needed it. I love Jesus and I fail every day to show it, and I pray I can only just succeed in becoming the image of loving Christ

[@uncatila]

Google sent this video

[@salachenkoforley7382]

@@uncatila : That's what I thought......they get paid to sent him this video too....

[@subrosa7708]

@@salachenkoforley7382 Your argument is just pathetic…

[@subrosa7708]

@@uncatila Wow! That was your argument? Really!?😳😉

[@EagleRiderStudios]

I hope you find the Catholic Church friends

[@alexpeace7603]

That the Lord Himself gave his disciples the power to forgive sins does not mean the Lord ceased to be the High Priest. You are so mistaken, sir.

[@johnsheedy461]

ALEX PEACE----Where in the world did you get the idea that Anyone Ever said the Lord ceased to be the High Priest ? What are you talking about ?

[@islandbreeze496]

Comments are very spiritual, the devil probably doesn’t want your eyes to be open. Simple answer is match what he’s saying up to what the Bible says, that is the inspired word of God, not the church. Look to the Shepard, not the sheep

[@glennlanham6309]

JOhn 20:22-23, can't get any clearer than that....

[@celestebivin1659]

His disciples, none of which are alive today.

[@glennlanham6309]

@@celestebivin1659 But in Acts 1, they clearly select a SUCCESSOR to Judas , for he held an office, see ACTS 1:20-26, so there is already in the Scriptures the proof that their Authority and Power was passed down to others. This was already clearly stated by Irenaeus and Origen within the first 3 centuries of the Church....

[@stevef2114]

Im born again, reformed... but the very early writings of the early church and even writings from roman rulers on christians confession show that what they did was very much catholic .... now i dont fully understand how what we have today is correct and catholics are wrong... you dont touch on those writings.. they are quite a powerful witness.

[@philiplouis702]

Biblical fact of the day- At the beginning of the Protestant uprising circa 1520, Martin Luther did not like the construction of Romans 3:28 as it was originally written, eg “for man is justified by faith apart from the ‘works of the law’ “ So he simply added the word “alone” after the word faith So the passage would read “man is saved by faith ALONE apart from the ‘works of the law’ “ As confirmed recently by the Dead Sea Scrolls, the works of the law refers to Jewish customs such as cleansing rituals, circumcision, etc. They clearly do not refer to the keeping of the 10 Commandments, etc by which every Christian remains bound. That is to say we are bound to produce good works and to produce good fruit. Cf Matt 25, in fact we will be judged by our works as concurred by the book of James. So the revolution launched by Luther and Calvin now developed a new novel teaching, known as “justification by faith ALONE”, which was sadly a false Rewriting of holy Scriptures. When questioned by others as to why Luther would change the Bible to justify his novel doctrine, he said, “because Dr. Luther says it is so”.

[@ObadiahWanderer]

sounds good. just one problem: Romans 3:28 doesn't contain the word "alone". Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

[@theoprt]

@@ObadiahWanderer it doesnt now but it did for a brief period in the king james bibles of the time and that is what gave birth to what you believe.

[@walterromanoff2953]

The church split long ago Most countries left the evil pope and Vatican England went on to rule the world and founded America Our leaders like Washington and Jefferson were Protestant

[@lizzyfenton160]

@@walterromanoff2953 Romans 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,[a] through the shedding of his blood-to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished- 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

[@ObadiahWanderer]

@@theoprt yeah, no. that's just not true at all. Sola fide is taught in Scripture. It's good theology, not the result of a mistaken translation.

[@khalifa1267]

May GOD bless you sir.May those with ears hear.

[@nataliabolanos-monreal9515]

Sorry 99% is false. Research yourselves. Don't take my word for it. Please read what I texted others above..Blessings ☝️❄

[@alfray1072]

Jesus did not teach to follow your own personal interpretation i.e. false sola scriptura doctrine. winger is just another garden variety heretic

[@alfray1072]

@CALEB ALVAREZ where in the unbiblical bible states that Jesus declared sola scriptura? Sola scriptura heretics believes their opinion of the bible is the authority that is why there are 40K+ protesting cults and sects

[@alfray1072]

@CALEB ALVAREZ teaching, reading, correcting and quoting from the bible is not authority! Jesus gave the authority to the church, not the bible. The Canon of Scriptures (holy bible) was not completed yet during the apostolic age. Sola scriptura is a false heresy. We don't follow our own personal opinion, that is a protestant thing

[@alfray1072]

@CALEB ALVAREZ The Canon of Scriptures or holy bible was codified and canonized by the Catholic Church in the 4th century that is why you have a bible right now because the pope and the councils exercised the authority of the church because the church is established by Christ and led by The Holy Spirit. Now why did your protesting cult perverted and manipulated books in the bible? Was this written in the bible? Who gave your protestant fathers the authority to do such things?

[@gato_gc821]

3:30 MT 25-40-46 4:05 ACTS 2-39 8:45 JOHN 20-21-23 12:00 EX. 28-5, JOHN 19-2 13:40 James 5-13-16 16:15 MT 26-26, 1Cor. 11-23 = The Holy Eucharist. 32:24 1Jn 2-20, Acts 8-14-17 33:00 Ex 19-6, 29-1 Lev8-1-10 Hebrews 5-1 Ephesians 4-11-13 34:50 Evangelicals ? From the Evangelical Covenant Church, founded in 1885 or the Evangelical Free Church of America ? founded in 1950? 38:00 Mt. 4-24 Mk 6-13 7-32, Acts 9-34 1Cor. 12-9-11 James 5-14 38:30 1Cor. 3-13-15, 1Peter 1-17, 2Mac 12-45 Job 1-5.

[@jesusfaith2232]

Theophagy! Theophagy means "god eating", and it refers to the practice of ritually eating what the eater believes to be the flesh of a deity. The practice is believed to have derived from earlier forms of ritual cannibalism, in which the descendants of a deceased person would ritually eat parts of the body of the deceased, so that the "spirit" and qualities of former generations could be passed on to the following ones. Types of theophagy. Notable theophagic religions: Catholic Church - When in the Catholic Mass the priest consecrates ritual bread and wine on the altar of a church, a miracle is considered to take place, called transubstantiation, in which the bread and wine (Eucharist) are mystically transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ, which is then consumed. Only Catholics who have confessed all "mortal sins" committed are permitted to partake (though some ignore this). If you go forward to the communion rail to receive, eating the Eucharist is required; you mustn’t simply walk out with the host and not get round to eating it. Desecrating the Eucharist carries the penalty of excommunication. Most Protestant denominations believe the Last Supper was to be taken symbolically. While many moderate Catholics also consider transubstantiation to be symbolic, the Catholic Church insists that it is literal. Of course the Church angrily denies that this sacrament amounts to cannibalism, while at the same time effectively insisting that it does. It seems that Rome also works in mysterious ways. Cthulhu - When stars align properly, elder gods eat you. (If you hold your mouth right, you may be among the first to be eaten.[1]) So yes, in Soviet Russia Cthulhu religion, god eats you! Lakota - (Native American plains tribe, one of the Sioux Nation) The Sioux in general believed they eat the spirit of the animal when they eat its flesh, generating many formal and 'daily' or 'casual' rituals and traditions to show respect to the dead ancestor spirit. Salish - (a northwestern coastal Native American tribe) The Salish believe the salmon is a god, as is the deer, and they must return the bones to the water to not bring harm to the family for eating the god. Mexica (Aztecs) - famous for their ritual sacrifices, they would often kill a man wearing a costume of a particular god. They ate his heart, thus eating the god. They also thought that eating a respected enemy would endow them with the powers of that enemy's god. Flying Spaghetti Monster - their god is not technically eaten by the followers; it's just that their god is naturally "edible" without any of that transubstantiation ……..ha ha!

[@niakoch9390]

@@jesusfaith2232 so in John Ch. 6,53-56: Jesus calls us to cannibalism of Him? "Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed. 56 He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.

[@johndrake8737]

@@niakoch9390 dog he talks about this in the video

[@johndrake8737]

This has got to be some of the most blatant misuse of Scripture I have ever seen. You cannot assume any of these things from those verses. Absolutely disgusting

[@gato_gc821]

@@johndrake8737 thank you for reading the Bible citations ✌️📖✝️💒🫂

[@anthonyvelazquez7667]

Excellent teaching, very informative clear and helpful, thanks for using scripture to point out the truth, I have some family members proclaiming the faith in Catholic, I forward this excellent teaching, and pray that they receive it, but I feel they are ok with staying in denial, brother thank you for your long study and helping many gain the knowledge and truth, glory be to God

[@robert112uk]

If works are not needed then why will Jesus say on Judgment Day "Depart from me you who are cursed into the fire prepared for the devil and his angels, for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was naked and you did not clothe me, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me".Not only are good works necessary Jesus will either condemn or save us on whether or not we did them. In other words good works are a natural fruit of living in a state of grace.

[@timffoster]

Works are needed (eph 2:10) ...but for what? To *effect* salvation or to *prove* salvation? Romantic 4 says the latter. World of difference.

[@jackjones3657]

The works are not required for salvation, we are saved by grace and faith in Christ alone. The works are a natural result and reflection of our sanctification through Jesus. The Council of Trent denied this!

[@eyoung8215]

@@jackjones3657 there my friend you are wrong. Faith ALONE does not save. Grace ie presence of God in the soul and practising virtue by virtue of the grace help us to heaven. We work out our salvation in fear and trembling.

[@timffoster]

@TrustGod 1769 - You won't find the *word* faith in those verses of Matt 25. What you will find is *faith in action*. Or as James would say... [+]So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith *by* my works. (Jas 2:17-18)

[@roxismith6122]

Indulgences are an insult as if saying, "sorry, Jesus, but your sacrifice is not enough."

[@Michael-nb4ng]

YOU do not understand indulgences; for example.........I get indulgences for reading 10 minutes of the Bible each day, and extra indulgences if I say a prayer to the Holy Spirit before I read it. This is stated at the front of my 1958 Vulgate. Indulgences are rewards that help us grow in God's Kingdom.

[@zoebrugg7594]

That is what gets me angry along with purgatory.

[@karldahlin858]

14:16 I thought you were going to say John:20:22-23 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

[@magaritoceja5703]

Also Mathew 9:8

[@isrberlinerin4063]

Only Jesus can forgive our Sins !

[@kyleskopec4314]

@@isrberlinerin4063 Catholics agree that forgiveness of sins is always through Jesus. But remember, he commissioned his Apostles, via the sacrament of confession, as instruments to which he accomplishes that.

[@isrberlinerin4063]

@@kyleskopec4314 you are a typical catholic that believes this diabolical lie , Jesus did not such thing., only Jesus can forgive our sins that is why He died on the cross . Jesus is still nailed to your catholic cross , but He is risen and alive and Mary is dead !

[@kyleskopec4314]

@@isrberlinerin4063 Who says that it is a diabolical lie? You? Explain to me, then, why Jesus told his Apostles in John 20:23 "Whoever's sins you forgive are forgiven, whoever's sins you retained are retained?" Also, there is clear evidence from the 1st and 2nd century extra-Biblical documents, such as the didache, that confession was practiced among the communities. I trust the 2,000 year old sacred tradition of the Church over your modern, infallible interpretation of scripture.

[@faithalone2171]

@Sentinal6405 *Yes it's a prophecy of Roman religion that came in ad300s did come and tried to destroy the Church (all true believers). But failed to do so. Gates of hell had never prevailed against the Church (true believers).* you said Acts 20 : 29-30 These are the wolves Apostle Paul warned about Men determined to destroy the Church

[@joesmith2884]

Minute 21:16 “Can you imagine if the apostles seriously thought they were eating human flesh, do you think they would’ve eaten?” The pastor maybe forgot to read chapter 6 from John but The short answer is given in John 6:61-71. It’s hard to believe but it’s the reality, and those who believe will have eternal life, John 6:50-59. Don’t believe me, believe the words of God, Jesus Christ.

[@Michael-nb4ng]

Amen !!! They lack faith and they won't listen to the Holy Mother in John 2: 5, " Do whatever He tells you."

[@stever4181]

The problem all Catholics have is they do not understand John 6. They cherry-pick a few verses and discard the rest, mainly because that is what they are told by their religion. When you read the whole of what is going on you can clearly see that this eating and drinking is symbolic, not literal. Verse 63 should be the whistle to your understanding " The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you-they are full of the Spirit[a] and life". Jesus is talking spiritually here not literally. He is using an event and people's wants to show that you must take all of Jesus spiritually to change your life literally. I have been to many mass and Never have I seen the people drink wine. You are not doing what you claim Jesus said you to do. Basically the Catholic Church says, 'We are the authority'! Just ask us. That is not the message of scriptures but like anyone that is controlled you follow blindly.

[@joesmith2884]

The problem with Protestants is that they argue with a bible that was put together by the Catholic Church about 300 AD. The second problem with Protestants is that they get to decide when to apply symbolism even though Jesus is telling us to explicitly do something. I choose to believe in Jesus, if he is telling me to do something John 6:54-55, I will do that and not what a “Pastor” tells me. Once you believe that you’re eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Jesus then “it is the spirit who gives life. ….” as you said, which is true since it’s in the Bible. And you fall in the category of those who don’t believe, just like the majority of his followers decided not to believe when they heard this John 6: 65-67. There’s many other readings outside of John that point to the same things.

[@stever4181]

@@joesmith2884 You: "The problem with Protestants is that they argue with a bible that was put together by the Catholic Church about 300 AD." Me: Tell me how much of the Bible did Catholics write? None of it do I hear you say? Then you can not claim its contents as yours? That must be a stumbling block for Catholics to know they did not write one single word of it! You: "Protestants is that they get to decide when to apply symbolism even though Jesus is telling us to explicitly do something. " Me: This speaks volumes of someone that has no knowledge of Christianity only of a religion and what they say. Poor fellow! Catholics cherry-pick verses and apply their own meaning to them and discard the rest as you mentioned above. Christians will use all of the passages The setting for John 6:55-56 is in John 6: 1-14 it is then picked up in verse 22. Why do you ignore these verses? Please do not say you do not ignore them because it is plain to see you do! Do you have any clue as to what is happening in John 6:1-14, 22-26 and how it relates to a symbolic eating and drinking? You: "you fall in the category of those who don’t believe" Me: Be careful here you are making spiritual conclusions that no man but God can make on another man.

[@stever4181]

@@dman7668 In the Last Supper account Jesus is using bread and wine for his body and blood. It was symbolic then as it is now. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John show it as a symbol and not as a literal eating Jesus. In fact, Jesus did not refer to it as a literal eating of his body and blood. Jesus is present in each believer. Scriptures tells us this. The representation you follow is unnecessary. Unless Jesus does not live in you. So if Jesus lives in you and you are his temple why do you need to eat him since he lives in you? Perhaps Jesus does not live in Catholics and they have to fool themselves by eating Jesus. If Jesus's command is to eat and drink why do you not drink wine? You do not follow what you say is Jesus command. Or has the Catholic Church changed Jesus's command for you?

[@Ryan_Zell]

Attention: Archaeologists have just uncovered a New Testament book thought lost in the first century. It is written by the Apostle John. It's called *THE EPISTLE TO THE REFORMERS.* This lost book is written by the Apostle John bar Calvin. Its loaded with all protestant doctrines. No longer can the Apostolic Churches call the doctrines of the Reformation inventions. This sounds like it would make a pretty darn good video.

[@grizzlybizz7305]

You're saying that an Epistle to the 'reformers' was found, that was written to the 'reformers' . . . from the Apostle John from the 1st century? So, the Apostle John from the 1st century KNEW ABOUT THE REFORMERS 1500 YEARS BEFORE THEY HAPPENED? That seems sketchy at best!

[@Ryan_Zell]

@@grizzlybizz7305 LOL. April fools. There is nothing addressed to the Reformers 2000 years ago, 500 years ago or today.

[@grizzlybizz7305]

You must have me mistaken with someone that really cares what you think.

[@Ryan_Zell]

@@grizzlybizz7305 ~~ The response of one who is blind and deluded.

[@veronikapavlechova6877]

@Mysterious I think I already replief to you in this comment section, but let me say something again, since it seems like you´re just a troll, dropping hating comments. Yes the Cahtolic church has flaws, Yes we have a crisis rn. The boom around homosexual priest and child molester is horrible. and I´m truly parying for those victims of such horrible act, I´m also praying for those priests, sicne their sins caused such trauma. but you could at least understand that everyone is sinful. that doesn=t justify any of the horrible acts some piests did, they should at least no longer be priests if not straightly sitting in jail. that is my Catholic view on this. But you need to realise that Catholic church isn´t ONLY bad as the media portrays it. Do you know how many charities Catholic Church owns? It owns the biggest number of Charisties, organizations and helping centres. do your research and know the article from both sides, not only from one, the protestant or anti-catholic side. Thank you for your time.

[@bobpaulino4714]

As a young adult I discovered spirituality vs religion -- I was raised in a Catholic home, attended catechism classes, and the rituals. I finally found truth through scripture and other christian friends. I thought Jehovah and his Son distant and untouchable. Through my spiritual journey I came to find spirituality. I absolutely love the clarity of Romans 8:14-18. IF we have truly surrendered/ committed through faith ,we ARE HEIRS of Jehovah, CO-HEIRS WITH Christ. What an amazing gift Thank you Jehovah

[@georgepierson4920]

What did you do, become a Jehovah Witness?

[@bobpaulino4714]

@@georgepierson4920 Negative, although I do know some - and have had Bible study with them. We agree to disagree on several areas. I use Jehovahs name rather than His title. Having been in public safety services over 40 years I wouldn't call a friend by their title, ie Lt., Capt, Chief, etc. all of the time vs using their name -- would you?

[@stever4181]

You have found what many Catholics are looking for but in the Wrong place. Blessings!

[@loboman8029]

YOU = I discovered spirituality vs religion ME = Kindly read what I had posted under the following title : Mike Winger = the unbiblical traditions of Catholicism. Having rejected the gospel of grace ME = Protestants are = quick = to forward " theoretical " examples, but when pressed to provide " practical " Biblical examples, they are Lost (( Note = as it is a long comment, also read Part 2 )) Secondly, also read my comments which I posted under @ Karol Lisa. If you have any questions, kindly contact me.

[@albertburke9594]

Great job. Raised Catholic. Went to Catholic school, K-12. It took a while, but the time came when I had to decide, should I believe the Bible, or should I believe the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church? I'll give you an example. After reading where Jesus said, "call no man father upon the earth," I found it impossible to call a priest, "Father." That is a small thing compared to the kinds of problems talked about here, but you get my drift.

[@solafide9533]

@guitarlad89 *Who says Roman religion is holy or the Universal Church? Self claims is not a proof for doctrines.* you said The Holy Roman Catholic Church

[@anthonypuccetti8779]

Augustine: “We must hold to the Christian religion and to communication in her Church, which is Catholic and which is called Catholic not only by her own members but even by all her enemies. For when heretics or the adherents of schisms talk about her, not among themselves but with strangers, willy-nilly they call her nothing else but Catholic. For they will not be understood unless they distinguish her by this name which the whole world employs in her regard.” Augustine, The True Religion, 7: 12 (A.D. 390).

[@anthonypuccetti8779]

@kim burley No, that is a crazy protestant judaizing group that was started in the 19th century.

[@anthonypuccetti8779]

@kim burley Its not odd to call Joseph Smith's polytheistic, polygamy religion crazy. My religion never committed genocide and never forbade people owning a bible on pain of death. Catholic states did rightfully put to death heretics and burned heretical bibles. People who promote heresy are evildoers and error has no rights.

[@dianekimball6812]

@kim burley Mary and the Saints are not worshipped in the Catholic Church. They are venerated. There's a difference.

[@dianekimball6812]

@kim burley hi Kim. I don't know where you're getting your information from. I never heard that Mary was God's wife or that she had a throne next to God. And to suggest that she has the same Powers as God is ridiculous not to mention sacrilegious. With respect sounds like more Protestant propaganda to me. I wish you peace.

[@dianekimball6812]

@kim burley why are you fixated on me? I am probably one of the least interesting people in the world!

[@lucybell1487]

Grace covers what we are and what we are not in reconciliation with each other and God

[@martinresendez637]

Mike, before you teach on the catechism of the Catholic church you should probably read it first.

[@CB3ATHLETICS]

perhaps look at his other videos, he has clearly done his research

[@martinresendez637]

@@CB3ATHLETICS do you mean to say that he's read the catechism of the Catholic Church since? Because in this video he is clearly ignorant of the catechism.

[@jediv9910]

​ @Michael-nb4ng *WHy is that so?* you said To deny purgatory is to deny Jesus's power over death......see Rev. 1: 18 & 1 Peter 3: 19

[@Michael-nb4ng]

See John 14: 27

[@jediv9910]

​ @Michael-nb4ng *Stop misquoting Scriptures RC Mike Texeira.*

[@Michael-nb4ng]

See John 14: 27 @@jediv9910

[@jediv9910]

​ @Michael-nb4ng *Misquoting of Scriptures starts again Mike Texeira. Where in John 14 says Roman Mass (sacrificing Jesus on the altar back to God) or Roman Transubstantiation (elements transforms into JEsus to be eaten by RCs) were the will of God?*

[@jediv9910]

@@Michael-nb4ng *Where in John 14 says "to deny purgatory is to deny Jesus's power over death" Mike Texeira? Stop misquoting Scriptures Roman pagan.*

[@sjo9292]

If the Catholic Church that Jesus founded cannot claim authority to teach God's truth, then you, 2000 years later, can't claim it. But you know more than anyone for the past 2000 years. Somehow, the likes of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Augustine, Saint Paul, got it wrong, and all the early Christian martyrs--well, they died in vain for a false Catholic Church. In all charity, have some humble perspective. Whatever argument you are making is flawed; I could not listen past the first 20 seconds.

[@margaretmari]

S Jo......you made it THAT far ? lolol........makes you just about want to throw up, doesn't it ? their ignorance of the Truth, which is pretty much got to do with not knowing of, or having access to, the teachings of the Early Church Fathers....is paramount.....that, and having the common sense to ask themselves HOW any institution (if not Church) can exist for over 2,000 YEARS, and what ? God just lets it ? lolololol.....ya gotta love it.......

[@_Gaby_950]

@@anonymousbosch586 That's a falsehood and the sarcasm is noted with much disappointment. Scripture does not interpret itself, nor is sola scriptura validated in the Bible.

[@KM-zn3lx]

@Margaret....Hinduism is older than Catholicism....doesn't make it right! Also Catholicism isn't 2000 years old. Only as old as Constantine! He made Catholicism.

[@_Gaby_950]

@@KM-zn3lx Hi. The Constantine theory is an illogical myth. You can find documents predating Constantine by 250+ years, all of which show the early Christian Church as being Catholic - including venerating the saints, venerating Our Lady, believing in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, praying for the dead, and accepting the primacy of Peter and Rome. Constantine didn't found a religion. He merely allowed freedom of faiths and thus stopped Christian persecution.

[@_Gaby_950]

@FaithHopeGrace Documents from the early Church Fathers who were disciples of the 12 Apostles, and who occupied apostolic seats of authority in the Church following their deaths: Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, Pope Clement I, Tertullian, Origen, Eusebius, Athanasius, Jerome, etc - all from the 1st century onwards. They believed in the transubstantiation, prayed for the souls in Purgatory, asked for the intercession of the saints, accepted the primacy of St Peter and the Popes, and said the Mass on Sundays just like modern Catholics. Peter de Rosa doesn't say anything about Constantine founding Catholicism so I'm not sure what you want me to see there.

[@timothyaure9602]

As a young believer I was given a Catholic "living Bible" which is just a paraphrase but for me it was easy to read. I was shocked at the original context that cleared up the confusing, non sensical rabbit trails that left me feeling condemned and guilty. Ex pray to this saint, to get to Mary, to get to Jesus to get to the Father. You never had any certainty.

[@georgepierson4920]

Did you ever get around to studying what the Church actually teaches as opposed to what anticatholics claim it teaches.

[@dedeukwu4194]

The popose of this teaching is to open the eyes of the children of God who were blindfolded bythe Catholics and there doctrines so they can run the race of there life while they still have time.

[@sleppynoggin8808]

Best way to learn what the bible says is read the Church Fathers, they are undoubtebly Catholic, they may dissagree on certian things, 3 that are unanimously agreed on is; the Eucharist being the literal Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Mary being “Pure Evervirgin” (pure being sinless at that time), and faith and works, the faith which you are saved by (justification) being baptsim, ephesians 2:8-9. And AFTER initial justification we all need to work to maintain our salvation (Jesus talks about this alot, we now today understand this as repentance, IE confession). Dont take my word for this either, read what they fathers said

[@agapeway1245]

@@veritasmuy2407 Do you believe that a Born Again Christian can lose their salvation?

[@agapeway1245]

@@veritasmuy2407 Do you believe having faith/belief in Jesus means having to follow His commands (doing something)?

[@andrewferg8737]

"in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of the LORD is polluted; and the fruit thereof, even his meat, is contemptible" (Malachi 1) "For my flesh is meat indeed... Jesus asked them, Does this offend you?" (John 6)

[@andrewferg8737]

@Benjamin Quackenbush "Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you... From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him." (John 6) "Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord." (1 Corinthians)

[@andrewferg8737]

​@Blue Butteryfly Cannibalism seems to have been a common practice among most per-historic cultures (and some more recent) and was later replaced with animal sacrifice and then bare ritual. One anthropological perspective on this practice is that it reflected a common, and perhaps universal, aspect of human consciousness. It was, apart from any value judgments, a manifest display of shared awareness both of consumption and dependence. This kernel of truth of a shared consciousness is overshadowed by the cruel and unhealthy physical practice which has been universally, and justly, abandoned in modern times. Thus we easily loose touch with that ancient insight from our current perspective. We have, as they say, thrown out the baby and the bath water altogether. The Catholic Mass, aside from its many theological complexities, is at minimum an un-bloody ritualized recognition of this shared consciousness that our very existence is a perpetual act of consumption and that we are dependent upon all that has gone before us.

[@andrewferg8737]

@Blue Butteryfly It seems there is a fundamental disconnect in understanding the term sacrifice. Christianity at its most fundamental level makes a visceral and startling claim about the nature of reality: that God became a real flesh and bones human being. This reality extends into all aspects of the Christian faith; which demands that faith must real and tangible and not vain hypocrisy, that love must be in deed and not word only---- and that we consume in deed and not only symbolically the divine life of Christ, the Word made flesh. Sacrifice without substance is vanity and hypocrisy, this is true of our small personal sacrifices and is true of God's ultimate sacrifice. Does Christ feel pain?... indeed Christ is crucified every day.

[@andrewferg8737]

@Blue Butteryfly Do you not consume God at every instant by your very existence? It is our sin which makes that consumption bloody and painful. God continually pours forth His very life even to us, His fallen and rebellious children. But it is Man that invented crucifixion. "for I was but a little displeased, yet they helped forward the affliction" (Zechariah 1)

[@athonyhiggins3117]

This has no relation to John six.

[@faithalone2171]

@JRJones333 *This is of course complete L. Bible does not teach Roman pagan Mass (sacrificing Jesus on a Roman altar back to God). So where did RCs get all your ns?* you said By the way, the whole Catholic Mass is taken straight from the Bible.

[@philiplouis702]

Protestantism--“the Bible alone is the pillar and bulwark of truth” The Bible- “the CHURCH is the pillar and bulwark of truth “ 1 tim3:15

[@nunyabidness2761]

The Roman Catholic church is not the Church of which Paul spoke. Paul defined the Church as the body of believers. And he defined believers as those who obey Christ because of their love for Him, and turn from false doctrine.

[@andresbenavides1768]

Protestantism--“the Bible alone is the pillar and bulwark of truth” The Bible- “the CHURCH is the pillar and bulwark of truth “ 1 tim3:15 Protestantism--“It`s because the CHURCH was founded on Christ, who is the WORD of GOD"

[@philiplouis702]

Nunya Bidness - main problem with your post is that’s it’s neither historical or biblical. God does NOT will thousands and thousands of denominations. Conclusion- Protestantism is false and a tradition of men

[@johnsheedy461]

@FaithHopeGrace GRACIE----Warning ! Many who read the bible every day become Catholic---be careful ! It happened to Lizzie of "Lizzies Answers", an anti-Catholic that could give you a run for your money ! Seen Tim Staples video "The Bible Made Me Catholic" ? These and so many other seekers have fallen prey to their bibles ! You may be next---poor soul !

[@chrisvanderlee1005]

​@@nunyabidness2761Good to meet you... You say "A believer is him who turns from false Doctrine!" I reply You put your foot into your own mouth: Today there are well over thirty five thousand protestant denomination all teaching they have the ONLY truth yet not even two of all of these teach the same things! ALL teach they MUST "Re-Form" the church! All say the Church Jesus established failed and they MUST come to God' rescue and re-Establish Jesus' body! AS IF.... Nunya Bidness As if Satan somehow overpowered Jesus and Satan took Jesus' holy body from him! Scriptures are very clear... The Great Commission Jesus promised to ALWAYS be with his Church to the very end of time! To say you must re-Form Jesus' Church you MUST reject the scriptures! Also.... Saved by Faith & Scriptures ALONE are Man Made TRADITIONS! They are NOT found in the scriptures these two man made doctrines divide and they cause Chaos truly Satan had his hand in there making! These two tradition first appeared 1500 years AFTER Jesus established his "One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church"!