Amen. I’m a convert to Catholicism. I was a non denominational Christian. And an anti-catholic. I share this journey on a video on my channel. 🙏🏽 God bless you all.
@@susanajuarez2854 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Do not be afraid! Ask the Holy Spirit for courage and guidance. I know it may be scary, but keep asking God for direction. Just know that the Catholic Church welcomes you with open arms. 🙏✝️ I recommend praying the rosary and asking Mother Mary for assistance.
@William Cloud I believe you got it all wrong. I'm not into lengthy cut and paste discussions and if I ever quote someone I'll make sure the source is reliable and I'll make sure to provide the source with specific pages, etc...so that those who want to check it out for validity will be able to do so. Otherwise it's all hoax. The Compendium of the Cathecism of the Catholic Church is readily available on line for you to check. No where there can you find the teachings you accused are being taught by the Catholic Church. For any questions regarding the Catholic faith you can check Catholic Answers. Peace be with you.
"Simon do you love me? Feed my sheep...feed my lamb" For me after spending some years around protestants, and Bible study the answer is Catholic or nothing at all.
@eric bastian 1 Peter 5:13 "she who is in Babylon elect together with you" Paul's epistle to the Romans is addressed to a church. That Paul did not establish. Romans 16:20 "the God of Peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly." Satan is still doing his thing ...So this is still an ongoing saga! ... notice that the Roman Church was not amongst the seven churches dissolved in Revelations! ... Daniel chapter 2 ... the fourth kingdom made of iron and clay. All Scholars agree that this is Rome.. Daniel 2:44 in the days of these Kings the GOD of Heaven will set up a Kingdom. Which shall never be destroyed. And the Kingdom SHALL NOT BE LEFT TO OTHER PEOPLE... a lot of people argue that this will be in the second coming. But if you read the entire passage it says that His Kingdom will break into pieces... God's kingdom will not break into pieces in the second coming! 107 AD Ignatius of Antioch issued seven letters to churches on his way to martyrdom. One of his letters is to the church in Rome... and then another letter uses the phrase Catholic Church! ... if you follow Paul's Biblical timeline when he was at Antioch... you will see that Ignatius learned from Paul and the other Apostles directly! Ignatius would have had to fly contrary to the Apostles teaching on his way to death... if what Ignatius said wasn't true... nobody dies for a lie! Hope this helps my friend! GOD Bless you and your family!!!
@eric bastian I've seen this video. The service was the Easter Mass in Latin. The word "lucifer" in Latin means "Daystar" (2 Peter 1:19). As to your assertion that the Church started 300 years after Peter died... No, it had to be underground until then. Most of the early popes were martyred. It was a death sentence to be Christian in the early part of the Church history. We are Catholic because Catholic means Universal. We are Roman Catholic because Peter established the Church in Rome. Peter was crucified upside down in Rome and is buried there (as is Paul).
@@calebadcock363: Why would He found the "church" that believes you should slowly torture to death all the "heretics" and Protestants in an _infallible_ "holy" inquisition?? Is that what Jesus used to do? Luke 9:56.
I left the Catholic Church 32 years ago. I forgive that church for the harm done to me as a young boy. And now I have the best relationship with the Lord I ever had! Praise God! I am so loved and chosen by God! And I have learned so much and served Him in many ways! All Glory to God for this wonderful journey I have been thru…..I pray to do more for the Lord….He has saved me by my faith in Him!
@@MelaniesManicures I think, he is healed, when I understand his comment right. What religion cannot do, the Lord does it. But religious spirits are very attractive to people. Yeshua and Paul warned us of deception. A religion that does not bring you closer to the Lord Yeshua, controls and manipulates, is wrong. The word of God, Yeshua, is the only way, truth and life, no one comes to the Father, but by Him. We all need the Holy Spirit to guide us into truth.
I understood the value of being a Catholic. I am a cradle Catholic and learnt many scriptures and found this is the True Church. Thanks to the Protestants which made me to research about the truth. Especially regarding the Church, holy eucharist, Apostolic succession, origin of Bible and many historical evidence of the Church. Thanks to the Holy spirit who led me to the Truth and remain with me all the time.
@@christiesworld90: Is it also truly expressed by inventing an infallible "holy" inquisition to BTK all the "heretics" and Protestants? What gruesome torture instruments did Jesus design and build to slowly torture unbelievers to death? Like a skull crusher or an iron maiden? Or how about the rack to pull your limbs apart?
Roman Catholicism started under emperor Constantine by Eusebius. It was Eusebius that did the rewriting of history to centralize power around Rome. The official beginning of the Roman Catholic church occurred in 590 AD, with Pope Gregory I. This time marked the consolidated of lands controlled by authority of the pope, and thus the church's power, into what would later be known as "the Papal States." The RCC scales with society too much, trying to evolve its self with societal constructs rather than standing its ground as a light of the truth. Romans 12:2 ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. The RCC doesn’t believe in mind renewal by Gods Causality but by Mans self corporation.
And don't forget that the other apostles agreed with Peter's special position. If not, surely they would have split from the beginning, as simple as that.
@@Kitiwake was no split just disagreements about doctrine. It seems like there was but there wasn't, in 1 Peter I believe chapter 3 he acknowledged Paul as a brother
Praise God. This video, pretty much sums up everything related to arguments concerning multiple religions, Christianity being the fullness of religious truth, and Catholicism being the truest expression of Christianity. May Christ lead ignorant children, back to the full communion with the Catholic Church, the true Church He founded upon.
Uhhh... No. Christ founded his "church" while he was alive on earth. The Roman Catholic church was founded more than 300 years after Christs resurrection by a nonchristian Roman.
Ben Welll history says there were Catholics way before the year 300. If Catholics are not true than you are in trouble because the new testament was put together by Catholics.
Early Christians like Saint Ignatius of Antioch who was personally instructed by St John the apostle attested to the hierchial and sacramental nature of the church. Yes there were heritics even then who claimed they knew more than the apostles. St Ignatius stated that only the only the Catholic Church has the charisma of the truth.
Actually he did, Matthew 16:13-19. Jesus started the Catholic church in 33ad. The Catholic label came around 107ad. Catholic is not in bible because it came after scriptures we written.
We can be sure because Jesus Himself built it and it has the marks and attributes of the One True Church! One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. Authority, Infallibility and Indefectibility.
Dana Ashlie exodus 20 >God's told no idols .in exodus 25>god tells them build ark of the covenant that has two cherubim on each side of the ark .. cherubim is an idol with human head ,lions body and wings..WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT ? isn't that an idol? did god get confused in exodus 25 then ?
Dana Ashlie What idols? Those idols you mention are Gods family, do your homework. Purgatory is in the bible, the thing is Protestant bibles are incomplete.
Dana Ashlie The Pope is not a “prophet” and that has NEVER been a claim...perhaps you are confusing Mormonism with Catholicism. He is, however, the Bishop of Rome and the successor of Peter the Apostle. That is fact and can be traced through history. Peace be with you.
Dana Ashlie But what if you are wrong about the beast and actually blaspheming the body of Christ, what if when Jesus said “Let there be no divisions among you” he knew what would become of the Catholic Church (he did), and we are to not call anyone father as in God above, do you not call your Dad your Father? In ancient times the patriarch of the family was also the priest, in congregations we call our priest father for they are as if our elders in faith, we are not praying to Mary but rather asking for her to pray for us, are you sinning when you ask other church members to pray for you? If we have eternal life how is it so crazy to ask a saint to pray for you? You should try and understand our theology before you listen to ideas that may actually be coming from the beast itself.
Sorry, I may be wrong on your site.But I am looking for details about a sect whose members believe i.a.: When they say certain magical words to wine , this wine will turn into the blood of their god, and when they do the same with cookies, these will turn into the real living body of their god and then they swallow it all, it goes through their stomach and the intestines and turns into faeces which they will then deposit in a restroom facility. Do you have any detailed knowledge about this sect and how do they call themselves?
@@annettea4334 Octavius is an early writing in defense of Christianity by Marcus Minucius Felix. It is written in the form of a dialogue between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius, ... Zeus be blessed for GOOGLE SEARCH.
@@annemburada6265 That's it. The one where the pagan accuses the Christian of cannibalism. Because of the Eucharist perhaps? Just a thought. Well, I'll leave you to your research. God bless.
@@annettea4334 Pagan gods do not exist.Gods do not exist.Dead gods cannot be turned into living gods by eating enchanted cookies.Zeus would bless you, if HE existed.So would Thor and Isis.And the Goddess Mary , if she existed.
For 27 years I was a Baptist in the Protestant sect of Christianity. Praise God at 28 years old I am now a Catholic. Even better, my wife is a Catholic now too. Praise God!
Man I am hoping to have a conversation with you my dear brother in this Beautiful Religion given to us by God. I have this confusion in me that I want someone to clarify things in me. Hoping to have a good conversation to you someday brother.
They went out from us, but they were not of us. 1 John 2:19. Come out of her, my people, that you not be partakes of her sins, & lest you receive of her plagues. Revelation 18:4
You can be sure the RCC isn't the "one true religion" because it teaches a different Jesus then the Jesus of the Bible. The Jesus of RCC doesn't cleanse you from all sin and all un-righteousness. God the Son in His Word DOES! 1. 1371 says; The eucharistic sacrifice is also offered for the faithfully departed who “have died in Christ but are not yet wholly purified,” so that they may be able to enter the light and peace of Christ. God’s Word tells us that we can know we will be in Paradise with Christ when we die. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John5:13 “I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.” Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.
I just converted- God reveals and works through the sacraments- making Jesus even more personal!! Jesus left us the Catholic Church- people don’t like it because they rebel against authority.
- 1:43 - When we say about Catholicism, that is is the one true religion - that shouldn't be taken to mean that all other religions are false. Religions admit degrees of truth [gives examples] - 3:47 - We come to a certainty, but it's a certainty that acts on the Holy Spirit in our hearts. ... This is God ... sending the spirit, helping us see that the Catholic Church has the word of God, the sacraments that God established, the authority that God established. - 6:48 - We find [unity of apostolic authority] in Catholicism.
@@bobbilderson8556 It is derived from the Greek word Biblia which means "little books." In several grammatical forms, the Greek words biblion and biblos occur more than 40 times in the Christian Greek Scriptures and are translated as "scrolls" or "books." Biblia was later used in Latin as a singular word, and from the Latin, the word "Bible" came into the English language. So yes, the Bible is in the Bible!
Had a thought: number one concern when someone comes through ER bleeding to death is to stop the bleeding and save that life. If an atheist asks me what Christian religion is the right one, I'm more concerned about stopping the bleed, I think. Maybe I'm too naive, but if I'm falling off a building and someone gives me a saving hand, I wouldn't stop midway to ask which hand was reaching out to keep me safe! Thanks for this video! You inspire so much thought and insight!
Jesus Christ started The Catholic Church with His apostles. He renamed His apostle Peter (Rock in Aramaic), told him Matthew 16:18 And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound, even in heaven. And whatever you shall release on earth shall be released, even in heaven.” Matthew 28:18 And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:19 Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.” Jesus appointed His apostles first Pope & Priests, gave THEM His authority, instituted Sacraments and commanded them to spread His Church Infallibly to the world. Jn 21:15-17, Eph 2:19-22, Jm 5:14-16, Jn 20:21-23, 2 Cor 5:18-19, Mt 18:18, 3:11, 19:4-6, 1 Cor 11:23-29, Jn 6:51-59, Lk 22:19-20-Jesus wanted everyone to be His One True Church, not break away. Jn 10:16, 17:20-27, Eph 4:5.
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church 841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."
I left the Catholic church in 2021 and went to be a bible based non denominational Christian. I NEVER looked back I never felt so free in my salvation in my life until that year Dont listen to the Catholic church. You dont EVER have to earn your spot in heaven. Salvation is a FREE gift
Hello. It is a difficult question to answer in a very limited time. One might also want to look at the miracles verified by the Catholic Church that cannot be explained by science for example the our Lady of Guadalupe. For many reasons these miracles within the Catholic Church are very difficult to explain but it is intellectually dishonest not to acknowledge them.
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Act 16:31 Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. Timothy 1:9 And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2:21 I think you have to denounce God's word if you are distorting his gospel.
Olivia Pyne 1 Corinthians 14:1-6 this is why Catholics don’t speak in tongues. Not that we can’t do it but the teaching of edifying the church instead of oneself. We are universal...
The church isn't sinful...but human beings are because no one is perfect...Under the guidance of the holy spirit the church always teaches ppl to attain holliness...It never teaches people to commit sin... Church is for the sinners jz like the hospital is for the sick. So many die in the hospital too...but tht doesn't mean ppl stop seeking medical help... Despite imperfect ppl in the church...there are so many good christians in the church through out the hsitory...plus did you knw the Catholic Church is one of the largest charitable organisations.. Also, there's so many imperfections in other organisations ..jz tht they never made it to the news... it always seem to be sensational to hear the sins of imperfect ppl in The Catholic church...
1 Peter 5:13 "she who is in Babylon elect together with you" Paul's epistle to the Romans is addressed to a church. That Paul did not establish. Romans 16:20 "the God of Peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly." Satan is still doing his thing ...So this is still an ongoing saga! ... notice that the Roman Church was not amongst the seven churches dissolved in Revelations! ... Daniel chapter 2 ... the fourth kingdom made of iron and clay. All Scholars agree that this is Rome.. Daniel 2:44 in the days of these Kings the GOD of Heaven will set up a Kingdom. Which shall never be destroyed. And the Kingdom SHALL NOT BE LEFT TO OTHER PEOPLE... a lot of people argue that this will be in the second coming. But if you read the entire passage it says that His Kingdom will break into pieces... God's kingdom will not break into pieces in the second coming! 107 AD Ignatius of Antioch issued seven letters to churches on his way to martyrdom. One of his letters is to the church in Rome... and then another letter uses the phrase Catholic Church! ... if you follow Paul's Biblical timeline when he was at Antioch... you will see that Ignatius learned from Paul and the other Apostles directly! Ignatius would have had to fly contrary to the Apostles teaching on his way to death... if what Ignatius said wasn't true... nobody dies for a lie! Hope this helps my friend! GOD Bless you and your family!!!
"His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE" The romans killed paul
Such certainty is based on faith, not reason. And that is how it should be. There is, and can be, no *proof*, based on reason or argument, for the notion that Catholicism is the one true religion. Because anything based on reason or argument can always be challenged, re-interpreted, revised, seen in a different light or from a different POV. Only faith is hard-wearing enough to resist being eroded by the acid of reason, which erodes everything, even itself. Faith ought to use reason, but cannot be built upon reason.
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 It doesn’t say Mary or Mohammad or anyone else but Jesus alone will take you to the Lord. God Bless :)
Jesus found the Catholic Faith!! The Church Fathers expressed the Catholic doctrine. The Protestants opposed their doctrine. The sacraments, the Holy Eucharist etc.
Jesus never said to trust only the Scriptures but to LISTEN to Him and to do what He asks! Yes, Jesus is WORD and He is not SCRIPTURES!! Jesus is the WORD MADE FLESH and it is a MISTAKE for a follower of JESUS CHRIST to think : “this is written/this is not written”. A Christian thinks in this way : is that more FAITH, more HOPE and more CHARITY/LOVE ?
Pay attention : Those who wrote the Books of the GOSPEL are the same ones who founded the CHURCH (Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Paul, Saint Peter, Saint James etc.). PLEASE let be logical with ourself : if someone accepts their writings, he must accept also THEIR CHURCH!
Bugsy TV. U cannot be christian n be catholic. Christians are baptised n born again. Catholics r only baptised but not born again. Water n oil do not mix. No unclean thing can enter heaven. All catholics r deceived. Bible says COME OUT OF HER. So seek the HSpirit.
Doesn't salvation all come down to the answer to one simple question? "Why do I deserve to enter Heaven." I don't think the answer is, "Because I'm Catholic" (or any other denomination)
Michael Wilson NOBODY deserves to enter heaven because god said everyone is a sinner. That’s right EVERYONE Romans 3:10 says : 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: But the gift of god is eternal life by the shedding of his blood over ALL OUR SINS ! so many times Jesus put a big emphasis on this but people don’t understand sin . 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; You need to understand sin . Did u know that even I small wrong thought is counted as a sin? If you sin once you are guilty of all ? (YES IT SAYS THAT IN THE BIBLE) You are going to stumble at that point if you think you’re “good enough” , since nobody is righteous in the eyes of god , but only those who have fully trusted in gods word , god sees them acceptable since they have taken the gift of god , and NOT threw it aside , instead accepted what he has done for us on the cross, and most of all , UNDERSTANDING that we cant save ourselves it is only through jesus we can get salvation Why do you think god gave people the commandments in the Old Testament ? To show us that we cannot keep them all , it is impossible . Even The nicest person on earth cannot go to heaven unless they put their faith and trust only in gods finished work on the cross , his only one sacrifice for all, because the only one without sin is Jesus and god doesn’t allow a single SPECK OF SIN in his kingdom I’m not sure what your faith is , but please read the bible for your own sake , preferably a king James version (the original one ) since all the other ones completely changed gods word , use an online bible if you don’t have one I urge you to find the truth , and u definitely have a point on the whole “Denomination” thing , god said himself that “his church “ was all Christians who have been saved (believers) and not some stone building built by men ruled by a pope who is a copycat version of Jesus , stealing gods authority Actually all truth comes down to one simple question : Church authority VS gods very own word and trust me the Roman Catholic authority has a lot of contradictions when it comes to gods word in the bible , and immediately turn to what the church says instead of what GOD says And gods word has NO contradictions and is without error , and if you believe otherwise then you don’t trust in god
@@WM_-lq9gb You have presented a false dichotomy due to your lack of knowledge of church teaching and scripture. Christ gave us a church, not a bible, the church instituted by Christ, through the holy spirit, gave you the canon of scripture. You cannot pick and choose between the church and scripture. They are not contradictory, but rather they work together in order to provide orthodox teaching to counter the heresies spewed by the many enemies of Christ and his Church. From your comment, it is clear that you have never actually understood the teachings of the church, but have heard about it from some biased protestant source. Take your own advice- go find the truth.
The Lord himself said " One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism". Not many different churches, many different concepts of God, and not many different types of baptizing someone, etc, etc. He established 1 True Church and God can let us know what that is by following James 1:4. " If ye lack wisdom let me ask of God...,". If you are sincere he will let you know in his own way and time. A few things to look for in the True Church he himself established in these last days are. Organization (Prophets, Elders, Seventy, Patriarchs, Deacons, Priests, etc) are positions in his church, "Priesthood Authority" that can be traced (lineage) back to Christ thru the laying on of hands, Revelation or communication (living Prophets that live on the earth today), The True Church will bear his name (Jesus Christ). The Catholic Church is NOT that church or other Protestant churches just to be very clear. Put your trust in God and ask him to guide you and he will !!! Follow the guidance above, follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost in you, and rely on God for your answer.
The important is u believe in him some reiligions they are not believe jesus his the son of god.If u are a a catholic since birth be stand that until death becoz since we are born in that religion so be it.until death.i will be catholic since when i born until i Will die.
... im not talking about just in Christian circles either.. im talking across the board... all religions, all other stuff needs to resign. There needs to be someone who comes, totally destroys all question, and fixes everything. People keep asserting their beliefs... dying for their beliefs when they are just beliefs. I was led to Christ by a vision i saw in the sky, that is how i know to follow Christ.. other than that, i have utterly no idea how anyone would ever know for 100% hot air, deceitful people are everyone. I thank God i can at the very least rely and trust myself, and if i somehow was deceived, at least it wont be my fault.
I am sorry, but I have a question that I would like answered for all of us, Catholics. Is Jesus Christ the ONLY way, truth, and life as He said He is ? If this is true, as I have been taught through my Catholic faith, how is it that there is this increasing move (since Vatican II) of moving to all religions are one. The popes kissing the Quran, the unbelievers, being allowed to pray their books in the Vatican, pagan idols blessed and worshipped, with a full consent of Pope Francis? I find all questions to the Holy Father are turned off on all Vatican platforms and Pope Francis is refusing to answer these grave charges. Please answer these questions truthfully so we Catholics can be not lost in confusion by our supreme leaders of Jesus Christ's church.
My guess is these are false prophets and charlatans. These Pope's and bishops and Cardinals and mother superiors and etc, are All still human and fallible. Just my guess.
@@cheshire_skatkat9093 Actually I have been told that the pope is infallible by catholic doctrine. Seems convenient to flip flop on this when there is a conflict.
Descriptive names church in Jerusalem church in Antioch describe in different names church of Christ Jesus church and it is universal whole catholic for all nations and races.
Why be a Catholic, Protestant, or orthodox, when you can just follow Christ from the Bible? “No one goes through the father except through me.” I don’t care about following the pope or bishops or fathers, or praying to Mary, or saints, or the rosary. I pray to Jesus Christ, the one true father, not to any dead man or woman. I don’t need pomp and circumstance or ceremony, I need Jesus the savior. In the end you’re not judged on your denomination, you are judged on picking up your cross and following Jesus Christ. Follow Christ, not man. He is your savior.
Read the bible and you will understand why, Jesus created a church ( the Catholic Church) and gave Peter the keys to it, he also says he wants all Christian’s to be united.
@@bestshortclips18: Why would Jesus create a church that persecutes and kills _true_ Christians in an infallible "holy" inquisition? Did Jesus ever instruct His disciples on how to torture "heretics" to death?
At John 8:31, Jesus said: "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples." Is the Catholic Church remaining in Jesus' word? See for yourself: 1. Jesus prayed to his Father, calling him "the *_only_* true God." (John 17: The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is "true God from true God." [Nicene Creed] 2. Jesus said: "The Father is greater than I am." (John 14:28) The Catholic Church teaches that "in this trinity, *_none_* is greater or less than another." [Athanasian Creed] 3. Jesus said: "I am the _Son_ of God." (John 10:36) The Catholic Church teaches that "[Jesus] is God." [Athanasian Creed] 4. Jesus told his followers: "Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven." (Matt. 23:9)The Catholic Church calls its priests "Father." 5. Jesus said: "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him." (John 4:23) The Catholic Church teaches that "we worship one God in trinity." [Athanasian Creed] So, clearly, the Catholic Church is not the one true religion. It's a false religion.
1 Corinthians 10:4, ESV: "and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ." 1 So is Peter the Rock or Jesus
So, only one can be a Rock? Where does it say that? Consider that Peter was born Simon and Jesus changed his name to Peter (which means "rock") when he said that he would build his Church upon "this rock." Why would Jesus say that? Peter was to become the Vicar of Christ, to stand in the place of Christ after He ascended. In the verse that you quoted Paul was speaking of the Israelites in the wilderness and of the rock which Moses struck in order to bring forth water. The passage is speaking of forshadowing of baptism and the Eucharist.
@Christy Gallegos because from the beginning God wanted to share His glory... He is not selfish like humans... Dats y he made Adam and eve the king and Queen of all Earth... He could have stopped us from havin free will... But He never did.. He is a God also.. He is a kind God...
I believe there is no true one, the Lord is truth and our salvation. The Lord let both the true and false grow together. In the end He will burn Mystery Babylon and save His true Church, His elect.
@@benny-yj7pq Mystery Babylon is the Luciferian elite bankers who control us, not the Catholic Church, in Revelation when it falls it says that the voices of the merchants are silent. There are as many differemt interpretations of the Bible as verses.
Nice video. I liked how the video said that Catholicism doesn't rest primarily on logical arguments (though they are useful for defending the faith). I used to be naiive thinking that if I presented the most logical arguments in social media communities like Theism vs Atheism discussions, I would win over at least some non-believers. I was sadly mistaken. You may win the argument but not the soul. Actual conversion requires the action of the Holy Spirit.
You are absolutely right that "actual conversion requires the action of the Holy Spirit". I believe Protestantism could never satisfy the intellect, however it's the heart that must be restless to activate the search for truth. I never can understand how Protestants can actually put down the church when it's the Catholic church that produces the saints. There are many good-living protestants who love the Lord and their neighbor, but honestly can't understand how they settle for the "sliver of the pie" while Catholicism has it all. Some of the "anti-catholic" statements made here are clearly ignorant of truth or not from a true Christian. I'll take a practicing, loving Muslim any day over a hateful Christian and who knows perhaps that Muslim could convert someday. I am at peace with other faiths, this is something I asked from the Lord along time ago, however I will defend my Catholic Faith in a heartbeat. Protestants cannot see the forest among the trees but it's like you said "conversion needs the Holy Spirit". In modern times I was always fascinated by the conversion story of Bernard Nathanson the famous "abortion doctor" who helped legalize abortion, then had a conversion; we just never know who or when conversion will be bestowed upon. Keep praying and being an example and best on your spiritual journey!!!
Just dig into church history and the early church fathers. You will find it to look a lot like Catholicism. Catholic means "Universal". It means it is open to all....Greek, Gentile, Jew etc. Jesus established it through the New Covenant in the New Testament. Actually all the Popes in history will follow you to the very beginning, which started with Peter, the first Pope.
I guess the unity of faith is the answer he gave. There was unity of faith at the tower of Babel and when they crucified Jesus. Unity is a horrible answer to why the Catholic Church is the one true church. Through history the majority has never been right. The one true church is people that have the testimony of Jesus and the commandments of God. John 14:15 if you love me keep my commandments.
HOLY SPIRIT SAYS," I SPEAK AUDIBLY TO MY PEOPLE. WHEN THEY COME TO ME HONESTLY, OPENLY, FERVENTLY, AND WHEN THEY SPEND THE TIME. THEY NEED TO BE AWAY FROM PEOPLE. THE REASON IS BECAUSE PEOPLE JUDGE WITHOUT LISTENING TO ME AUDIBLY. AND THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING ME. THEY FOLLOW SCRIPTURES BUT THEY'RE NOT JUDGING RIGHT. BECAUSE THEY DO NOT SPEND ENOUGH TIME WITH ME PERSONALLY. "
@@danakarloz5845 absolutely! If you want to witness you must be honest with GOD first. AND then yourself. You want to LOVE GOD. His SPIRIT is in you. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do YOU not know YOUR BODY is the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT who LIVES in YOU. YOU were purchased at a price therefore glorify GOD in YOUR BODY. YOU DON'T BELONG TO YOURSELF! You BELONG TO HIM. He's the CREATOR. YOU will be FILLED with joy! Believe me when you're tuned into your SPIRIT you will feel different. Light all over. You will see things differently. Your spiritual eyes will be open.
Laurana Maran then there’s a guy on another post that truly needs to read this. He’s one who goes by what you wrote and he needs to be silent. I told him based on his comments that he doesn’t have the Holy Spirit in him...he’s refuting everything that isn’t in scripture and cannot use his brain to comprehend the truth that’s right in front of him.
@@danakarloz5845 THE HOLY SPIRIT says to me," I do know this Catholic people need not talk about CATHOLACISM. They need to talk about MY WAY. I do know that they need to realize something. It's not that I am not involved in any denomination including catholicism. Its that people don't turn to ME. People are too much giving into division. They do not realize that GOD. When HE came here did not talk about denominations. He talked about HIS WAY. Not to say that I'm not involved I AM. I do know they are all promoting ME. However, if they thought about it others are going to realize this truth , the Jews will still say they're the chosen. When people ought to realize. None of it matters more than actually being with ME. And worshipping in SPIRIT and truth. Right now others are using catholacism for evil in a very monumental way. Atheists and free masons in the church are lying to people. Vatican 1 as opposed to Vatican2. I do know many don't realize at present that the church is undergoing alot of changes. People do not see the arrogant lies that some have told and are still telling. And we need to be honest. The only one that matters is GOD. FATHER, JESUS, & SPIRIT. " Honestly. Don't worry about that other person. My advice is thia. O find being with GOD will satisfy your SOUL. Just sit in with HIM and you will receive PEACE. And you will be happy. You will cherish and appreciate HIS LOVE and MERCY for You. BELIEVE ME. You will realize the treasure INSIDE. And even outside. But you will admit it's BEAUTIFUL.
By the will of Christ, the Catholic Church is, in fact, mistress of truth: its function is to authentically express and teach the Truth which is Christ [...] the disciple is bound towards Christ Master TO THE DUTY TO KNOW EVER MORE FULLY THE TRUTH THAT HE RECEIVED FROM HIM, to announce it faithfully and to defend it energetically while refraining from any means contrary to the Spirit of the Gospel. (Extract from the book “365 Days of Hope” by Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan)
Strictly speaking, all Christian sects have some truth to them. All need to be considered (even the pressure under which the Jehovah's Witnesses are put- even though they extremely disagree with Catholics about the interpretation of scripture). However, the Catholic Church is constantly evolving, and learning over time. There was some reconciliation with the Eastern Orthodox Churches during the Vatican II. This needs to be done with ALL Protestant sects, too.
You need to read the ENTIRE thing about peter! It seems as if Christ was referring that the church is built upon the foundation of the fact that he reveals that he is true... it is based on, and he builds his church by revealing to people that he is the right way, one and true church... Christ asks him who the son of man is... uses the term Son of Man... then Peter is called Son of Jonah... what does that part mean? Well, i think Jesus is referring to himself and relating to others by that term because of the type of ministry and behavior that he was displaying. Ok.. so then he refers to Peter as the Son of Jonah.. relating to him, but its too ambiguous to understand the entire thing to draw a formal conclusion. I mean, it could be read one of two ways, and that part of the Bible is literally what either makes or breaks the authority claim the Catholic church has. You know, a lot of people claim to be the right real church, but only one of you is actually correct. All of the faithful i have no idea how any of them... because they often times look less intelligent than i do, how they know they have and can prove their church is in fact the right church to be going to. Its pure madness. This whole world is filled with everyone standing up, no one saying their wrong. Ill tell you this, all of you need to sit down, and one needs to make sure the others dont exist PERIOD. You are driving everyone totally crazy.
Exactly and don't read the bible...there's plenty of other books that give you all the answers ;) plus your not smart enough to intemperate it anyways.
How to Find the True Religion: (hint... being the most popular one doesn't make it true) ‘If truth from God exists, why must I search to find it?’ some ask. ‘If God has an important message for all mankind, would he not convey it clearly enough so that people would grasp it immediately, without the need for investigation?’ SURELY God has the ability to do such a thing. But is that the way he has chosen to communicate truth? Actually, God conveys his messages in a way that allows sincere seekers of truth to search them out. (Psalm 14:2) Consider the message that God delivered through his prophet Jeremiah centuries ago. It was given to God’s wayward people regarding the coming destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.-Jeremiah 25:8-11; 52:12-14. Yet, at the same time, other prophets claimed to speak for God. Hananiah foretold peace for Jerusalem. That was a very different message from the one that Jeremiah delivered. So whom was a person at that time to believe-Jeremiah or those who contradicted him?-Jeremiah 23:16, 17; 28:1, 2,10-17. To know who was right, sincere Jews needed to know God as a person. They needed to understand his heart, laws and principles, as well as his attitude toward wrongdoing. Doing so, they would have agreed with God’s words spoken through Jeremiah that “there was not a man repenting over his badness.” (Jeremiah 8:5-7) Furthermore, they would have discerned that this sad situation did not bode well for Jerusalem and its inhabitants.-Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Jeremiah 52:4-14. Jeremiah’s prophecies about Jerusalem came true. The city was razed by the Babylonians in 607 B.C.E. Although the consequences of disobedience were foretold long in advance, effort was needed to recognize that the time had arrived for God to take action. What About Christian Truth? What of the truth proclaimed by Jesus Christ? Did everyone recognize it as a message from God? No. Even though Jesus was right there in the midst of the people of Israel teaching them and performing miracles, most of his listeners did not discern that he was the foretold Messiah-the Christ, or Anointed One. To the Pharisees who asked when God’s Kingdom was coming, Jesus himself said: “The kingdom of God is not coming with striking observableness.” He added: “The kingdom of God is in your midst.” (Luke 17:20, 21) God’s appointed Ruler, Jesus, was among them! But those Pharisees refused to open their eyes to the evidence that he was fulfilling the Messianic prophecies and to accept him as “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”-Matthew 16:16. The response to the truth proclaimed by Christ’s first-century disciples was similar. While miracles helped to demonstrate that God was supporting the disciples, the truth was still not plain to most. (Acts 8:1-8; 9:32-41) Jesus commissioned his followers to “make disciples of people” by teaching them. As a result of listening and learning Scriptural truths, sincere seekers of truth became believers.-Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:42; 17:2-4, 32-34. It is the same today. The “good news of the kingdom” is being “preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations.” (Matthew 24:14) This is not necessarily being done “with striking observableness”-in so obvious a way that every individual on earth will recognize it as a message from God. Yet, God’s truth is recognizable and strikes a responsive chord in honesthearted individuals who want to worship God in the way approved by him.-John 10:4, 27. The fact that you are reading a Bible journal shows that you are likely a sincere seeker of truth. How can you determine which religion is teaching it? An Approach That Works: Some first-century residents of Beroea were commended by the apostle Paul for the way they responded when he taught them. They did not immediately accept what Paul said as truth; still, they listened respectfully. We can learn from what the Beroeans did after hearing the message. Note that the Bible explains: “Now the [Beroeans] were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so. Therefore many of them became believers.” (Acts 17:10-12) So their search was not superficial. They did not expect conclusive results in just one or two brief discussions with Paul. Observe also that the Beroeans “received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind.” This tells us something about the attitude with which they approached their study of the Scriptures. They were not gullible, but neither were they cynical. They did not have a critical attitude toward what was explained by Paul, who was one of God’s human representatives. Consider this too: The Beroeans were hearing about Christianity for the first time. It sounded good, perhaps too good to be true. But rather than dismiss it, they carefully examined the Scriptures, checking to see ‘whether the things Paul was saying were so.’ Note, too, that those in both Beroea and Thessalonica who made such a diligent search became believers. (Acts 17:4, 12) They did not give up and conclude that truth cannot be found. They identified the true religion. When one finds the truth, as did the Beroeans, he is moved to share it enthusiastically. Others may disapprove, holding that it is more humble to feel that other religions could be equally correct. However, the Bible’s truth-once found-instills conviction. It does not leave one wondering if truth is attainable or if all religions might lead to salvation. Finding the truth, however, begins with an earnest and sincere examination, which does indeed require humility. Many true Christians have made such an examination. That is why they believe that they have found the true religion. God invites you to make a search of the Scriptures so as to identify who is practicing true religion today. While there is much more involved than any simple checklist could provide, the following may help you to get started. Consider the practices and teachings of first-century Christians: ▪ They looked to God’s Word as their guide.-2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21. ▪ They taught that Jesus was God’s Son, distinct from God himself and subordinate to Him.-1 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Peter 1:3. ▪ They taught that the dead will return to life by means of a future resurrection.-Acts 24:15. ▪ They were known overall for the love that prevailed among themselves.-John 13:34, 35. ▪ They did not worship merely as individuals but were organized into congregations and were united under overseers and a central body of elders that looked to Jesus as Head.-Acts 14:21-23; 15:1-31;Ephesians 1:22; 1 Timothy 3:1-13. ▪ They were zealous preachers of God’s Kingdom as mankind’s only hope.-Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20;Acts 1:8.
Our Salvation is by Grace through Faith. There is no true religion. It's not like because you are from a certain relagion then you are saved nor condemned. We will all as individuals stand before God and be Judged based on our works. I would advised everyone to make sure whatever they are doing that it's the will of God and you are doing it in truth. John 6:28 KJV - Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? John 6:29 KJV - Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. -So believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. Believing in Him means obeying his commandments. Jesus said Love God love your neighbor as yourself. John 14:6 KJV - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Obeying Jesus Christ is the true religion in my opinion. I hope no matter what religion you are in. Read Pray fast and learn what Jesus telling you. Grace and peace
But you need guidance and a teaching authority to keep you on track as culture evolves and changes through the ages...also to keep you from error. This is what the Catholic church has that others don't have.
Grace on god's part faith on our part. A certainty that rests on the holy spirit and of faith.what a bunch of BS. I feel bad for the many many people that have fell for this
@@rockyracoon9411 There's actually a lot of evidence supporting the existence and reality of God, the Bible, and the Catholic faith. Some people just don't know where to look, and others don't do genuine in-depth research into the evidence. For example, there's the scientifically unexplainable Eucharistic miracles (RUclips search “Inspired By Carlo Acutis - Scientific Evidence of Eucharistic Miracles”), the confirmed apparitions and related miracles of Mother Mary throughout history (Our Lady of Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe, Akita, and Kibeho for example), the incorrupt bodies of the Saints and medical miracles performed by the Saints for generations, the scientifically-unexplainable Tilma from Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Miracle of the Sun at Fatima (approx. 70k people, both atheist and religious, saw it AND Mother Mary predicted the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII during the apparition), The Our Lady of Kibeho apparition in which Mother Mary predicted the Rwandan Genocide, the near-death experiences in which people are pronounced dead on the operating table, float above their bodies, and can hear/see everything the doctors are saying/doing before entering a new realm in Heaven and meeting Jesus....The list goes on and on. I highly suggest looking into all of these examples, even though that's just a small portion of evidence! I don’t want to debate or argue, so I will leave you with this information to look into if you desire to do so.
If Catholicism was the one true religion then everyone would follow it, simple. Like all religions, they all think they are the only true one. That's the commonality between them all.
A "proof" is not just one evidence or one argument. A proof leads to no doubt that something is true. If God is all-powerful He could, for example, give a proof that a certain denomination is the correct one.
Noticed a pattern numerous years ago…whenever a religion claimed to be the only true one…turns out to not be the case if you knew how to carefully research the claims.
Billions belong to false religions. only a few will find the truth. John 8:32 You will know the truth..... Matthew 7: 13-15 13 Go in through the narrow door; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in unto it. 14 For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothings, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
as a catholic i believe the one church that Jesus established. because i believe Jesus. Not humans like Martin Luther or king James and their churches.
spiffinz this is a grade school misconception. The pope is not infallible. There are times where a pope may present a teaching as infallible (such as the immaculate conception) but the pope himself is not infallible in everything he says.
@@jenarana4788: But immaculate means she was without sin. But she herself rejoiced in _her_ Saviour (Luke 1:47) and only a sinner needs one of those. (You're not saved from being immaculate.) And she made a sin offering of two turtle doves thereby acknowledging her guilt as a sinner like everyone else. Luke 2:21-24. So Mary clearly expresses herself as being a sinner grateful for a Saviour from sin, but the infallible pope disagrees with Mary's truth. So what does infallible mean? Low down liar??
If you are the one true church, why is Jesus not coming back to Rome instead of Jerusalem? The first true church started in Israel not Rome. Jesus is the rock the church is built upon. Protestants did not change the Sabbath, nor the second commandment. Read the King James bible. We believe in sola scriptura. God said it, I believe it and that settles it.
Jesus explained how to find the true religion. In Matthew 24: 14 "And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." Who is PREACHING, in ALL the earth, about the KINGDOM for a WITNESS?
@@nosuchthing8 which were re-added to the ecumentical NIV for protestants i'll stick with my authorized versions of the textus receptus which matches the majority of found texts.
@@nosuchthing8 I've read maccabees The apocrypha is a selection of books which were published in the original 1611 King James Bible. These apocryphal books were positioned between the Old and New Testament (it also contained maps and geneologies). The apocrypha was a part of the KJV for 274 years until being removed in 1885 A.D. A portion of these books were called deuterocanonical books by some entities, such as the Catholic church. Many claim the apocrypha should never have been included in the first place, raising doubt about its validity and believing it was not God-inspired (for instance, a reference about magic seems inconsistent with the rest of the Bible: Tobit chapter 6, verses 5-8). Others believe it is valid and that it should never have been removed- that it was considered part of the Bible for nearly 2,000 years before it was recently removed a little more than 100 years ago. Some say it was removed because of not finding the books in the original Hebrew manuscripts. Others claim it wasn't removed by the church, but by printers to cut costs in distributing Bibles in the United States. Both sides tend to cite the same verses that warn against adding or subtracting from the Bible: Revelation 22:18. The word 'apocrypha' means 'hidden.' Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls dating back to before 70 A.D. contained parts of the apocrypha books in Hebrew, including Sirach and Tobit [source]. Keep this in mind when reading the following apocryphal books. Martin Luther said, "Apocrypha--that is, books which are not regarded as equal to the holy Scriptures, and yet are profitable and good to read." (King James Version Defended page 98.)
@@nosuchthing8 all deuterocannonical books were kept in the kjv 1611, luther didn't remove it, my 1611 reprint contain them. Salvation is of the jews. 1 Esdras 2 Esdras Tobit Judith Additions to Esther Wisdom of Solomon Ecclesiasticus Baruch Letter of Jeremiah Prayer of Azariah Susanna Bel and the Dragon Prayer of Manasseh 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees and 3, 4 maccabees All are part of the OT. Why are they so fond of them? because they support traditions the rcc do? Then the rcc is not Christ's church but an OT church, Jesus never cited or noted these books.
If you read the early church fathers and study the first century church you can see that it is identical to what Catholics do today and I want to stay with the church that Jesus founded, Amen
Then you should keep the Sabbath because Jesus and his followers did too, even after Jesus died and ascend back to heaven, his followers kept the Sabbath. Sunday worship was invented by the catholic. Not Jesus himself.
He gave a very coherent summary of the stages and pertinent issues involved but didn't demonstrate them at all! So he mentions Petrine authority at the end... Ok so even if this is true that "Peter" was to commence an apostolic succession (ignoring that James was actually the leader after Jesus ascended)... How did this authority conveniently translate to the church at Rome, whom just happened to be the one exalted by the pagan empire of Rome as supreme? There's absolutely no precedent for it in the Text obviously, so from whence do Roman Catholics derive this status? Also, there needs to be a qualifier on what is actually "Protestant"... Does any rational person Christian or not think the homosexual church is part of "Protestantism"? The whole reason we left the RCC was due to what we consider to be gross unbiblical heresy. There's obviously NOTHING in the Holy Bible that could even remotely suggest an abomination as putrid as sodomy is acceptable to God. My point is Protestants do unfortunately have many varied sects... But let's be serious, only sincere ones count. We don't get blame for devils calling themselves a church that's not accurate, indeed we have different sects for this very reason that we do not yoke with clear heretics.
Mr tee and remember in history where Constantinople fell to invaders, yeah that church with it, then suddenly you have east and west churches with huge ethnic differences and a new found dislike for the authority of the pope, but for at least 1100 years they stayed together until racial differences finally created a schism into orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. But the orthodox end had many times been invaded by Muslims and other ethnic groups and the world and civilization as we knew it was under attack and the only body that remained was the unchanging western church , there was a point when the HUNS were about to ransack Rome and literally destroy what little was left of civilized society and the Pope ( as if with the grace of God) convinced him he shouldn’t, practically saving Christianity and civilization as we know it, the church remained until the Middle Ages where the problems began some broken vows and fake popes and horrible crusades but never a change to theology and doctrine, and there were some good popes (and Kings) in between who fought against the heresy corruption within the church they were called “reformers” (you can see where this leads).... But never did the church branch off and become denominations until a single ex lawyer Martin Luther who was not of the best mental health had decided he was going to begin his own church and pretty much found reasons to divide the church rather then work internally to correct which had been going on for centuries...
Joseph haaf The history of the Catholic Church is just as bloody as the history of Islam. The Catholics spent the inquisition torturing and killing anyone that had a Bible other than priests, or had other beliefs, and they kept the bible in Latin corrupting it as they went. This was the dark ages that was perpetuated by Catholic priests to keep people ignorant and controllable. Many people that were Christian were killed and martyred by the Catholic Church. So it is laughable that you are claiming no other faith is attacked other than the Catholic Church with all the blood on the Churches hands.
Joseph haaf This is just one little copy and paste to save time, there are a lot more of this kind of thing. The Catholic Church viewed the Waldensians as unorthodox, and in 1184 at the Synod of Verona, under the auspices of Pope Lucius III, they were excommunicated. Pope Innocent III went even further during the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, officially denouncing the Waldensians as heretics.[15][27] In 1211 more than 80 Waldensians were burned as heretics at Strasbourg, launching several centuries of persecution that nearly destroyed the movement.[28]
Mr tee Lol Jesus told Peter feed my sheep, feed my lamb, strengthen your brothers. Peter was the leader, James was a leader. Big difference. I can demonstrate it with the Bible but Im sure you have read that already.
Mr tee lol protestants make new churches because they are mad at the pastor. It has nothing to fo with heresy, there is no communion in protestanism. Been there, experienced it my self. Separating from the Church is Heresy it self.
Why do so many feel like they can straddle both Catholicism and paganism/witchcraft. The book is pretty clear on this. I need straight answers before I can approach/view Catholosism as a true monotheistic teaching that's not causing offence to our true and 'jealous' God. What's the connection. 'Tho shalt not suffer a witch to live.' Do Catholics out right reject Deuteronomy?
Jesus said, "Those who worship must worship in spirit and in truth." The Apostle Paul wrote, "Whoever preaches a different gospel should be accursed." Yet, is baptism necessary for salvation, as Catholics teach? Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." To say that you cannot know the Lord simply by asking is to negate the beautiful simplicity of the gospel. Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, we can be filled with the Holy Spirit, born again! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Calling on the name of the Lord has actions attached to it. In the apostolic times that was attaching yourself to the group and going to their services, there was no New Testament. Yes, baptism does wash away sin, which is why Peter compares it to Noah and his family getting in the ark and why Paul says we must be buried with Christ in baptism. “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’” Acts 22:16
@@jlouis4407 Hi. Thanks for writing. We both agree that baptism is important. However, you err greatly in saying that baptism is necessary for salvation. For example, "Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name." According to this passage, what must a person do to be saved? For example, does someone need to 'rise' to be saved? Suppose a person is in a wheel chair? Yet, if 'rising' is not necessary for salvation, then why, according to this verse alone, is baptism? That is, you cannot prove baptism is necessary from this verse! Moreover, you ignore Romans 10.13, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." Is Romans 10.13 true or do I need to be baptized to be saved? You have changed the gospel! I shudder at the thought of you standing before God. It is as if you are saying, "Paul is lying! Calling on the Lord is not enough! You must be baptized!" Woe to you! However, Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, you can know Christ. You can be seated in the heavenlies with Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, born again - ask and you shall receive! Yet, you have perverted the purity of the gospel with your man-made traditions. Paul wrote that whoever preaches a different gospel should be accursed. Do you agree that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved or is baptism necessary? Which doctrine will you go into eternity with? Which of these doctrines will Christ speak to you about when you stand before Him? I hope that you get this right with God! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh If all the truth was believe in the Lord and you will be saved that would be all that is in the Bible. Protestants have a habit of taking one verse and running with it, no verse is more important than any other. Why would someone NOT be baptized this has been enjoined by Jesus himself and the apostles.
@@jlouis4407 Hi. Thanks for writing. We agree that baptism is important, yet I disagree that it is necessary for salvation. Am I taking one verse and running with it? Jesus said, "My Father will give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks of Him." Is that true or do I need baptism to be born again? Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10.13)." Is that true or is baptism needed for salvation? It is also written that, if you believe in your heart ... you shall be saved. It is the beautiful simplicity of the gospel: ask and you shall receive. Concerning the rest of the Bible, it is the instruction in righteousness. Yet, work out your salvation with fear and trembling! It is written, "The Holy Spirit bears witness that we are the children of God." Do not forget the qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Does this describe your standing with God? Do you have confidence in your salvation, as the Holy Spirit bears witness that you are saved? If not, then you probably are not saved! Salvation is simply a meeting with God, an in-filling of the Holy Spirit that we receive, not by religious rituals, but by asking. After you are saved, the sacraments have meaning, yet they have no meaning alone. Please do not ignore what is written in the Bible. Is it true that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved? If baptism is necessary, then Paul is a liar. Yet, Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, we can know God. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh Jesus says that we need both water and the spirit to see the kingdom of God baptism is our identification with Christ, we are buried with Him in baptism. This is not symbolic.
Al I think you meant Eastern Orthodox rather than Eastern Catholic. Eastern Catholics are in full communion with the Bishop of Rome (Pope). Orthodox are not. The Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic was one united Church until 1054 AD. They also have seven sacraments as we do, and profess the Nicene Creed as we do (with the exception of Filioque, which isn’t a theological difference so much as a language difference). It’s a hard argument to have, but I would walk the line of BOTH Churches being the Church Christ founded, but because man is flawed, WE messed that up. My true belief is that both EO and RC should be united, as we both profess to be the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. However, the schism (which is way too hard to explain in a comment) pulled the Orthodox away from the Catholic Church based on their denial of the Pope being the first among equals, which Christ himself gave the title of in giving the keys to St. Peter. Again, man made schism, not God made.
But what about purgatory? What about Catholics seeing the pope’s decisions as infallible? What about changing the way you do the sign of the cross? (Instead of right to left you do left to right, not that that is horrible but just...why?) I understand a lot of the catholic teachings but not those... remember, the catholic and Orthodox Church was one in the past and orthodox became its own church mainly because Catholic Church wanted the pope to have all authority. To me it makes more sense that the Orthodox Church is the truth and the right way to live. Pls someone explain some of the things I mentioned, how do you justify it?
Keir Campbell thank you for your reply! I wish I could be Catholic and Orthodox at the same time because I have such a hard time choosing. Ultimately I feel more drawn to the Orthodox Church because of the liturgy but they both have more similarities than differences it seems like so it’s difficult.. wish they’d unite one day
@@johnyang1420 🤔 quit trolling in ignorance 😮. 🤔 Is Catholicism the One True Religion? It is no truer than any other the Christian dominations. Jesus preached the kingdom of god. Paul ran around and started seven churches. But it was Ignatius of Antioch, who coined the the term “Catholic Church”, which literally means “universal church” in his letter to the Smyrnaeans in roughly 110 AD ... mic drop 🎙. Catholicism no longer sees itself as the universal church, but as the One and only True Religion. Sounds like indoctrination. Please learn some history.
The proof is there...when we choose to...the truth is there..when we believe it. If my god had 8 arms then am I a spider? If I get all the riches from the wealthiest of Gods , will I be able to take it there? The word of Christ promised us eternal life. I don't know about you but if I can live eternally then all the wealth is already mine. What is more promising than that? Catholic is very consistent but it can be easily misinterpreted because it is so promising. Human nature always has this saying that if it is to good to be true, it probably is right. That is were the disbelief come from. If other religions want to destroy the world. Is that God ? Why would he want to destroy you if he was of your image. I'd think God would have more sense than that.
Amen. I’m a convert to Catholicism. I was a non denominational Christian. And an anti-catholic. I share this journey on a video on my channel. 🙏🏽 God bless you all.
I saw your channel and you story there. Isn't the power of God amazing!.
I want to come back to the Catholic Church.. but I am afraid and confused. I need help...
@@susanajuarez2854 Check out book Why We Are Catholic by Trent Horn. You will love it.
@@susanajuarez2854 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Do not be afraid! Ask the Holy Spirit for courage and guidance. I know it may be scary, but keep asking God for direction. Just know that the Catholic Church welcomes you with open arms. 🙏✝️ I recommend praying the rosary and asking Mother Mary for assistance.
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Came back to the Catholic Church 25 years ago l am still here
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Came back last year and my name is Rogelio haha
@William Cloud LOL...where in the gospel does mentions that? Book, chapter & verse please.
@William Cloud I believe you got it all wrong. I'm not into lengthy cut and paste discussions and if I ever quote someone I'll make sure the source is reliable and I'll make sure to provide the source with specific pages, etc...so that those who want to check it out for validity will be able to do so. Otherwise it's all hoax. The Compendium of the Cathecism of the Catholic Church is readily available on line for you to check. No where there can you find the teachings you accused are being taught by the Catholic Church. For any questions regarding the Catholic faith you can check Catholic Answers. Peace be with you.
@William Cloud May the Good Lord bless you and keep you brother.
@William Cloud If you want to point to history we have to go all the way....and brother you did that amen.
"Simon do you love me? Feed my sheep...feed my lamb"
For me after spending some years around protestants, and Bible study the answer is Catholic or nothing at all.
Or maybe the Bible is just wrong entirely? And catholicism isn’t right either?
@eric bastian 1 Peter 5:13 "she who is in Babylon elect together with you"
Paul's epistle to the Romans is addressed to a church. That Paul did not establish. Romans 16:20 "the God of Peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly." Satan is still doing his thing ...So this is still an ongoing saga! ... notice that the Roman Church was not amongst the seven churches dissolved in Revelations! ... Daniel chapter 2 ... the fourth kingdom made of iron and clay. All Scholars agree that this is Rome.. Daniel 2:44 in the days of these Kings the GOD of Heaven will set up a Kingdom. Which shall never be destroyed. And the Kingdom SHALL NOT BE LEFT TO OTHER PEOPLE... a lot of people argue that this will be in the second coming. But if you read the entire passage it says that His Kingdom will break into pieces... God's kingdom will not break into pieces in the second coming! 107 AD Ignatius of Antioch issued seven letters to churches on his way to martyrdom. One of his letters is to the church in Rome... and then another letter uses the phrase Catholic Church! ... if you follow Paul's Biblical timeline when he was at Antioch... you will see that Ignatius learned from Paul and the other Apostles directly! Ignatius would have had to fly contrary to the Apostles teaching on his way to death... if what Ignatius said wasn't true... nobody dies for a lie! Hope this helps my friend! GOD Bless you and your family!!!
@eric bastian God bless you. And Thank God you came out of that satanic cult
@eric bastian I've seen this video. The service was the Easter Mass in Latin. The word "lucifer" in Latin means "Daystar" (2 Peter 1:19). As to your assertion that the Church started 300 years after Peter died... No, it had to be underground until then. Most of the early popes were martyred. It was a death sentence to be Christian in the early part of the Church history. We are Catholic because Catholic means Universal. We are Roman Catholic because Peter established the Church in Rome. Peter was crucified upside down in Rome and is buried there (as is Paul).
Messianic is my belief.
Catholicism is the fullness of Christianity.
Beautiful ❤️
The fullness of the Christian Faith is Jesus the Christ. An "-ism" isn't necessary...🧐🧐🧐
@@lcringo3498 Catholicism is necessary. Jesus started it.
@@lcringo3498 Exactly, so join the church he founded, the Catholic Church.
How so?
@@calebadcock363: Why would He found the "church" that believes you should slowly torture to death all the "heretics" and Protestants in an _infallible_ "holy" inquisition?? Is that what Jesus used to do? Luke 9:56.
I left the Catholic Church 32 years ago. I forgive that church for the harm done to me as a young boy. And now I have the best relationship with the Lord I ever had! Praise God! I am so loved and chosen by God! And I have learned so much and served Him in many ways! All Glory to God for this wonderful journey I have been thru…..I pray to do more for the Lord….He has saved me by my faith in Him!
Im so sorry that you went through that as a child. I pray for your spiritual healing and I’m glad that you found Jesus.
@@MelaniesManicures I think, he is healed, when I understand his comment right. What religion cannot do, the Lord does it. But religious spirits are very attractive to people. Yeshua and Paul warned us of deception. A religion that does not bring you closer to the Lord Yeshua, controls and manipulates, is wrong. The word of God, Yeshua, is the only way, truth and life, no one comes to the Father, but by Him. We all need the Holy Spirit to guide us into truth.
I understood the value of being a Catholic. I am a cradle Catholic and learnt many scriptures and found this is the True Church. Thanks to the Protestants which made me to research about the truth. Especially regarding the Church, holy eucharist, Apostolic succession, origin of Bible and many historical evidence of the Church. Thanks to the Holy spirit who led me to the Truth and remain with me all the time.
That's me too....I love being Catholic and well rooted. It's no doubt the truest expression of Christianity
@@christiesworld90: Is it also truly expressed by inventing an infallible "holy" inquisition to BTK all the "heretics" and Protestants? What gruesome torture instruments did Jesus design and build to slowly torture unbelievers to death? Like a skull crusher or an iron maiden? Or how about the rack to pull your limbs apart?
@@floogelhornzzz4770 Watergate does not bother me, does your conscious bother you tell me true
you are so blessed john.
Roman Catholicism started under emperor Constantine by Eusebius. It was Eusebius that did the rewriting of history to centralize power around Rome.
The official beginning of the Roman Catholic church occurred in 590 AD, with Pope Gregory I. This time marked the consolidated of lands controlled by authority of the pope, and thus the church's power, into what would later be known as "the Papal States."
The RCC scales with society too much, trying to evolve its self with societal constructs rather than standing its ground as a light of the truth.
Romans 12:2 ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
The RCC doesn’t believe in mind renewal by Gods Causality but by Mans self corporation.
And don't forget that the other apostles agreed with Peter's special position. If not, surely they would have split from the beginning, as simple as that.
Why do you think that?
Actually Paul rebuke Peter and they went along with Paul's doctrine
@@shaunrogers7790 which assumes that there was a split but there wasn't.
@@Kitiwake was no split just disagreements about doctrine. It seems like there was but there wasn't, in 1 Peter I believe chapter 3 he acknowledged Paul as a brother
@@alanx4121 Peter was not elevated above anyone
Praise God. This video, pretty much sums up everything related to arguments concerning multiple religions, Christianity being the fullness of religious truth, and Catholicism being the truest expression of Christianity. May Christ lead ignorant children, back to the full communion with the Catholic Church, the true Church He founded upon.
Uhhh... No. Christ founded his "church" while he was alive on earth. The Roman Catholic church was founded more than 300 years after Christs resurrection by a nonchristian Roman.
fools who believe in the BS
Ben
Welll history says there were Catholics way before the year 300.
If Catholics are not true than you are in trouble because the new testament was put together by Catholics.
Oh brother.....lol
Ben Wow! You really don't know the history of Catholicism lol! 😂
Am amen amen I said amen to that beautifull Catholic Church Viva Cristo Rey de Reyes
Thank you Lord Jesus christ
It’s the authentic church founded by Christ Himself! And there has never been an interruption of succession ever since!
There was never a succession
Early Christians like Saint Ignatius of Antioch who was personally instructed by St John the apostle attested to the hierchial and sacramental nature of the church. Yes there were heritics even then who claimed they knew more than the apostles. St Ignatius stated that only the only the Catholic Church has the charisma of the truth.
Actually he did, Matthew 16:13-19. Jesus started the Catholic church in 33ad. The Catholic label came around 107ad. Catholic is not in bible because it came after scriptures we written.
Good job being wrong!
He never mentioned a book called the New Testament either.
Never mentioned the trinity which the Catholic church defined also.
We can be sure because Jesus Himself built it and it has the marks and attributes of the One True Church!
One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.
Authority, Infallibility and Indefectibility.
Dana Ashlie exodus 20 >God's told no idols .in exodus 25>god tells them build ark of the covenant that has two cherubim on each side of the ark .. cherubim is an idol with human head ,lions body and wings..WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT ? isn't that an idol? did god get confused in exodus 25 then ?
douglas pearsall well said .. bless you .
Dana Ashlie What idols? Those idols you mention are Gods family, do your homework.
Purgatory is in the bible, the thing is Protestant bibles are incomplete.
Dana Ashlie The Pope is not a “prophet” and that has NEVER been a claim...perhaps you are confusing Mormonism with Catholicism. He is, however, the Bishop of Rome and the successor of Peter the Apostle. That is fact and can be traced through history. Peace be with you.
Dana Ashlie But what if you are wrong about the beast and actually blaspheming the body of Christ, what if when Jesus said “Let there be no divisions among you” he knew what would become of the Catholic Church (he did), and we are to not call anyone father as in God above, do you not call your Dad your Father? In ancient times the patriarch of the family was also the priest, in congregations we call our priest father for they are as if our elders in faith, we are not praying to Mary but rather asking for her to pray for us, are you sinning when you ask other church members to pray for you? If we have eternal life how is it so crazy to ask a saint to pray for you? You should try and understand our theology before you listen to ideas that may actually be coming from the beast itself.
Im Proudly Roman Catholic.
One Holy catholic and Apostolic church.
Sorry, I may be wrong on your site.But I am looking for details about a sect whose members believe i.a.: When they say certain magical words to wine , this wine will turn into the blood of their god, and when they do the same with cookies, these will turn into the real living body of their god and then they swallow it all, it goes through their stomach and the intestines and turns into faeces which they will then deposit in a restroom facility. Do you have any detailed knowledge about this sect and how do they call themselves?
@@annemburada6265 You sound like a 1st or 2nd century Roman. Are you looking for someone to play Octavius Janarius to your Caecilius Natalis?
@@annettea4334 Octavius is an early writing in defense of Christianity by Marcus Minucius Felix. It is written in the form of a dialogue between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius, ...
Zeus be blessed for GOOGLE SEARCH.
@@annemburada6265 That's it. The one where the pagan accuses the Christian of cannibalism. Because of the Eucharist perhaps? Just a thought. Well, I'll leave you to your research. God bless.
@@annettea4334 Pagan gods do not exist.Gods do not exist.Dead gods cannot be turned into living gods by eating enchanted cookies.Zeus would bless you, if HE existed.So would Thor and Isis.And the Goddess Mary , if she existed.
For 27 years I was a Baptist in the Protestant sect of Christianity. Praise God at 28 years old I am now a Catholic. Even better, my wife is a Catholic now too. Praise God!
Man I am hoping to have a conversation with you my dear brother in this Beautiful Religion given to us by God. I have this confusion in me that I want someone to clarify things in me. Hoping to have a good conversation to you someday brother.
They went out from us, but they were not of us. 1 John 2:19. Come out of her, my people, that you not be partakes of her sins, & lest you receive of her plagues. Revelation 18:4
New Catholic converted 💒🇻🇦
You can be sure the RCC isn't the "one true religion" because it teaches a different Jesus then the Jesus of the Bible. The Jesus of RCC doesn't cleanse you from all sin and all un-righteousness. God the Son in His Word DOES!
1. 1371 says; The eucharistic sacrifice is also
offered for the faithfully departed who “have died in Christ but are not yet
wholly purified,” so that they may be able to enter the light and peace of
Christ. God’s Word tells us that we can know we will be in Paradise with Christ
when we die. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John5:13 “I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.” Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.
No…your interpretation is wrong. Rcc is infallible.
I just converted- God reveals and works through the sacraments- making Jesus even more personal!! Jesus left us the Catholic Church- people don’t like it because they rebel against authority.
- 1:43 - When we say about Catholicism, that is is the one true religion - that shouldn't be taken to mean that all other religions are false. Religions admit degrees of truth [gives examples]
- 3:47 - We come to a certainty, but it's a certainty that acts on the Holy Spirit in our hearts. ... This is God ... sending the spirit, helping us see that the Catholic Church has the word of God, the sacraments that God established, the authority that God established.
- 6:48 - We find [unity of apostolic authority] in Catholicism.
Where in the Bible can you see the word catholic?
@@ginarosales9174 Where in the bible can you see the word bible?
@@bobbilderson8556 It is derived from the Greek word Biblia which means "little books." In several grammatical forms, the Greek words biblion and biblos occur more than 40 times in the Christian Greek Scriptures and are translated as "scrolls" or "books." Biblia was later used in Latin as a singular word, and from the Latin, the word "Bible" came into the English language. So yes, the Bible is in the Bible!
No it’s not, that’s not the same word monkey
Thank you , I needed some one to tell it nice and simple.. was feeling a little lost.
Had a thought: number one concern when someone comes through ER bleeding to death is to stop the bleeding and save that life. If an atheist asks me what Christian religion is the right one, I'm more concerned about stopping the bleed, I think. Maybe I'm too naive, but if I'm falling off a building and someone gives me a saving hand, I wouldn't stop midway to ask which hand was reaching out to keep me safe! Thanks for this video! You inspire so much thought and insight!
Jesus Christ started The Catholic Church with His apostles. He renamed His apostle Peter (Rock in Aramaic), told him
Matthew 16:18 And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound, even in heaven. And whatever you shall release on earth shall be released, even in heaven.”
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Matthew 28:19 Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.”
Jesus appointed His apostles first Pope & Priests, gave THEM His authority, instituted Sacraments and commanded them to spread His Church Infallibly to the world. Jn 21:15-17, Eph 2:19-22, Jm 5:14-16, Jn 20:21-23, 2 Cor 5:18-19, Mt 18:18, 3:11, 19:4-6, 1 Cor 11:23-29, Jn 6:51-59, Lk 22:19-20-Jesus wanted everyone to be His One True Church, not break away. Jn 10:16, 17:20-27, Eph 4:5.
The truth means lacking in nothing. There is only one truth. Partly true ultimately means false.
Proud Catholic
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church
841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."
I left the Catholic church in 2021 and went to be a bible based non denominational Christian. I NEVER looked back
I never felt so free in my salvation in my life until that year
Dont listen to the Catholic church. You dont EVER have to earn your spot in heaven. Salvation is a FREE gift
Hello. It is a difficult question to answer in a very limited time. One might also want to look at the miracles verified by the Catholic Church that cannot be explained by science for example the our Lady of Guadalupe. For many reasons these miracles within the Catholic Church are very difficult to explain but it is intellectually dishonest not to acknowledge them.
The nicest way to say it is the truth. There is no salvation outside of the Catholic Church.
But i hear and see about all of these orthodox and babtist ppl who can speak in tongues and work miracles and feel the holy spirit how is this then??
"If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Act 16:31
Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. Timothy 1:9
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2:21
I think you have to denounce God's word if you are distorting his gospel.
5th horseman James 2:14-17
Olivia Pyne 1 Corinthians 14:1-6 this is why Catholics don’t speak in tongues. Not that we can’t do it but the teaching of edifying the church instead of oneself. We are universal...
The Catholic. Church can't save . Only Jesus can. By faith alone lest we boast .
Thank you for these very thoughtful and nuanced explanations! Incredibly helpful and the phrasing is very important!
If the Catholic church is the true church why is it so sinful.? The bible says by their fruits you shall know them. God bless 🕊🦋
The church isn't sinful...but human beings are because no one is perfect...Under the guidance of the holy spirit the church always teaches ppl to attain holliness...It never teaches people to commit sin... Church is for the sinners jz like the hospital is for the sick. So many die in the hospital too...but tht doesn't mean ppl stop seeking medical help...
Despite imperfect ppl in the church...there are so many good christians in the church through out the hsitory...plus did you knw the Catholic Church is one of the largest charitable organisations..
Also, there's so many imperfections in other organisations ..jz tht they never made it to the news... it always seem to be sensational to hear the sins of imperfect ppl in The Catholic church...
Because Satan only has beef with the church
1 Peter 5:13 "she who is in Babylon elect together with you"
Paul's epistle to the Romans is addressed to a church. That Paul did not establish. Romans 16:20 "the God of Peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly." Satan is still doing his thing ...So this is still an ongoing saga! ... notice that the Roman Church was not amongst the seven churches dissolved in Revelations! ... Daniel chapter 2 ... the fourth kingdom made of iron and clay. All Scholars agree that this is Rome.. Daniel 2:44 in the days of these Kings the GOD of Heaven will set up a Kingdom. Which shall never be destroyed. And the Kingdom SHALL NOT BE LEFT TO OTHER PEOPLE... a lot of people argue that this will be in the second coming. But if you read the entire passage it says that His Kingdom will break into pieces... God's kingdom will not break into pieces in the second coming! 107 AD Ignatius of Antioch issued seven letters to churches on his way to martyrdom. One of his letters is to the church in Rome... and then another letter uses the phrase Catholic Church! ... if you follow Paul's Biblical timeline when he was at Antioch... you will see that Ignatius learned from Paul and the other Apostles directly! Ignatius would have had to fly contrary to the Apostles teaching on his way to death... if what Ignatius said wasn't true... nobody dies for a lie! Hope this helps my friend! GOD Bless you and your family!!!
"His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE" The romans killed paul
Such certainty is based on faith, not reason. And that is how it should be. There is, and can be, no *proof*, based on reason or argument, for the notion that Catholicism is the one true religion. Because anything based on reason or argument can always be challenged, re-interpreted, revised, seen in a different light or from a different POV. Only faith is hard-wearing enough to resist being eroded by the acid of reason, which erodes everything, even itself. Faith ought to use reason, but cannot be built upon reason.
is very simple answer Because of Mary. She would take you to the Lord. If you give Her a Chance
Mary as depicted in the catholic faith is the "queen of heaven" mentioned in the bible.
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
It doesn’t say Mary or Mohammad or anyone else but Jesus alone will take you to the Lord. God Bless :)
Wow Mary or Mohamed what a parrallel
VIVA CRISTO REY!
Glory to You oh LORD.
Belief in the creator not one doctrine over another that is against God's will.
Nice framing of the question but he never got to an answer.
Jesus found the Catholic Faith!!
The Church Fathers expressed the Catholic doctrine.
The Protestants opposed their doctrine.
The sacraments, the Holy Eucharist etc.
Jesus never said to trust only the Scriptures but to LISTEN to Him and to do what He asks! Yes, Jesus is WORD and He is not SCRIPTURES!! Jesus is the WORD MADE FLESH and it is a MISTAKE for a follower of JESUS CHRIST to think : “this is written/this is not written”. A Christian thinks in this way : is that more FAITH, more HOPE and more CHARITY/LOVE ?
Peter, in his first epistle, explains what Jesus meant when Jesus said, Thou are Peter and upon this rock. . .". Read 1 Peter 2:4-9.
Pay attention : Those who wrote the Books of the GOSPEL are the same ones who founded the CHURCH (Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Paul, Saint Peter, Saint James etc.). PLEASE let be logical with ourself : if someone accepts their writings, he must accept also THEIR CHURCH!
I am a proud Christian as a Catholic, amend, Jesus is the King if Kings.
Bugsy TV. U cannot be christian n be catholic. Christians are baptised n born again. Catholics r only baptised but not born again. Water n oil do not mix. No unclean thing can enter heaven. All catholics r deceived. Bible says COME OUT OF HER. So seek the HSpirit.
Elements of truth don’t save, Jesus does.
I proud to be chatolic,and i love god❤
Doesn't salvation all come down to the answer to one simple question? "Why do I deserve to enter Heaven." I don't think the answer is, "Because I'm Catholic" (or any other denomination)
Michael Wilson NOBODY deserves to enter heaven because god said everyone is a sinner. That’s right EVERYONE
Romans 3:10 says :
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
But the gift of god is eternal life by the shedding of his blood over ALL OUR SINS ! so many times Jesus put a big emphasis on this but people don’t understand sin .
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
You need to understand sin . Did u know that even I small wrong thought is counted as a sin? If you sin once you are guilty of all ? (YES IT SAYS THAT IN THE BIBLE) You are going to stumble at that point if you think you’re “good enough” , since nobody is righteous in the eyes of god , but only those who have fully trusted in gods word , god sees them acceptable since they have taken the gift of god , and NOT threw it aside , instead accepted what he has done for us on the cross, and most of all , UNDERSTANDING that we cant save ourselves it is only through jesus we can get salvation
Why do you think god gave people the commandments in the Old Testament ? To show us that we cannot keep them all , it is impossible . Even The nicest person on earth cannot go to heaven unless they put their faith and trust only in gods finished work on the cross , his only one sacrifice for all, because the only one without sin is Jesus and god doesn’t allow a single SPECK OF SIN in his kingdom
I’m not sure what your faith is , but please read the bible for your own sake , preferably a king James version (the original one ) since all the other ones completely changed gods word , use an online bible if you don’t have one
I urge you to find the truth , and u definitely have a point on the whole “Denomination” thing , god said himself that “his church “ was all Christians who have been saved (believers) and not some stone building built by men ruled by a pope who is a copycat version of Jesus , stealing gods authority
Actually all truth comes down to one simple question :
Church authority VS gods very own word
and trust me the Roman Catholic authority has a lot of contradictions when it comes to gods word in the bible , and immediately turn to what the church says instead of what GOD says
And gods word has NO contradictions and is without error , and if you believe otherwise then you don’t trust in god
@@WM_-lq9gb - I think our answer would be similar. JESUS!!!
@@WM_-lq9gb what contradiction do you think the Catholic Church has with the Bible?
@@WM_-lq9gb You have presented a false dichotomy due to your lack of knowledge of church teaching and scripture. Christ gave us a church, not a bible, the church instituted by Christ, through the holy spirit, gave you the canon of scripture. You cannot pick and choose between the church and scripture. They are not contradictory, but rather they work together in order to provide orthodox teaching to counter the heresies spewed by the many enemies of Christ and his Church. From your comment, it is clear that you have never actually understood the teachings of the church, but have heard about it from some biased protestant source. Take your own advice- go find the truth.
@@johnkatongo7517 lol are you seriously asking that?
The Lord himself said " One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism". Not many different churches, many different concepts of God, and not many different types of baptizing someone, etc, etc. He established 1 True Church and God can let us know what that is by following James 1:4. " If ye lack wisdom let me ask of God...,". If you are sincere he will let you know in his own way and time. A few things to look for in the True Church he himself established in these last days are. Organization (Prophets, Elders, Seventy, Patriarchs, Deacons, Priests, etc) are positions in his church, "Priesthood Authority" that can be traced (lineage) back to Christ thru the laying on of hands, Revelation or communication (living Prophets that live on the earth today), The True Church will bear his name (Jesus Christ). The Catholic Church is NOT that church or other Protestant churches just to be very clear. Put your trust in God and ask him to guide you and he will !!! Follow the guidance above, follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost in you, and rely on God for your answer.
The important is u believe in him some reiligions they are not believe jesus his the son of god.If u are a a catholic since birth be stand that until death becoz since we are born in that religion so be it.until death.i will be catholic since when i born until i Will die.
AMEN! CATHOLICISM IS THE GLORY OF GOD. 🤗
... im not talking about just in Christian circles either.. im talking across the board... all religions, all other stuff needs to resign. There needs to be someone who comes, totally destroys all question, and fixes everything. People keep asserting their beliefs... dying for their beliefs when they are just beliefs. I was led to Christ by a vision i saw in the sky, that is how i know to follow Christ.. other than that, i have utterly no idea how anyone would ever know for 100% hot air, deceitful people are everyone. I thank God i can at the very least rely and trust myself, and if i somehow was deceived, at least it wont be my fault.
I am sorry, but I have a question that I would like answered for all of us, Catholics. Is Jesus Christ the ONLY way, truth, and life as He said He is ? If this is true, as I have been taught through my Catholic faith, how is it that there is this increasing move (since Vatican II) of moving to all religions are one. The popes kissing the Quran, the unbelievers, being allowed to pray their books in the Vatican, pagan idols blessed and worshipped, with a full consent of Pope Francis? I find all questions to the Holy Father are turned off on all Vatican platforms and Pope Francis is refusing to answer these grave charges. Please answer these questions truthfully so we Catholics can be not lost in confusion by our supreme leaders of Jesus Christ's church.
My guess is these are false prophets and charlatans. These Pope's and bishops and Cardinals and mother superiors and etc, are All still human and fallible. Just my guess.
@@cheshire_skatkat9093 Actually I have been told that the pope is infallible by catholic doctrine. Seems convenient to flip flop on this when there is a conflict.
Descriptive names church in Jerusalem church in Antioch describe in different names church of Christ Jesus church and it is universal whole catholic for all nations and races.
Why be a Catholic, Protestant, or orthodox, when you can just follow Christ from the Bible? “No one goes through the father except through me.” I don’t care about following the pope or bishops or fathers, or praying to Mary, or saints, or the rosary. I pray to Jesus Christ, the one true father, not to any dead man or woman. I don’t need pomp and circumstance or ceremony, I need Jesus the savior. In the end you’re not judged on your denomination, you are judged on picking up your cross and following Jesus Christ. Follow Christ, not man. He is your savior.
Jesus started one church…Catholic. Thats why.
Read the bible and you will understand why, Jesus created a church ( the Catholic Church) and gave Peter the keys to it, he also says he wants all Christian’s to be united.
@@bestshortclips18: Why would Jesus create a church that persecutes and kills _true_ Christians in an infallible "holy" inquisition? Did Jesus ever instruct His disciples on how to torture "heretics" to death?
I don’t think we will ever truly know in this life.
Do you keep the comandments?
At our seminary in india, liberal priests tell us that all religions are same
At John 8:31, Jesus said: "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples." Is the Catholic Church remaining in Jesus' word? See for yourself:
1. Jesus prayed to his Father, calling him "the *_only_* true God." (John 17: The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is "true God from true God." [Nicene Creed]
2. Jesus said: "The Father is greater than I am." (John 14:28) The Catholic Church teaches that "in this trinity, *_none_* is greater or less than another." [Athanasian Creed]
3. Jesus said: "I am the _Son_ of God." (John 10:36) The Catholic Church teaches that "[Jesus] is God." [Athanasian Creed]
4. Jesus told his followers: "Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven." (Matt. 23:9)The Catholic Church calls its priests "Father."
5. Jesus said: "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him." (John 4:23) The Catholic Church teaches that "we worship one God in trinity." [Athanasian Creed]
So, clearly, the Catholic Church is not the one true religion. It's a false religion.
Clearly this is another case of someone misquoting scripture.
@@lucaricci7001 Tell me, what scripture did I misquote?
1 Corinthians 10:4, ESV: "and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ." 1
So is Peter the Rock or Jesus
So, only one can be a Rock? Where does it say that? Consider that Peter was born Simon and Jesus changed his name to Peter (which means "rock") when he said that he would build his Church upon "this rock." Why would Jesus say that? Peter was to become the Vicar of Christ, to stand in the place of Christ after He ascended. In the verse that you quoted Paul was speaking of the Israelites in the wilderness and of the rock which Moses struck in order to bring forth water. The passage is speaking of forshadowing of baptism and the Eucharist.
josue torres ask Jesus what He said...look it up in the Bible
@Christy Gallegos because from the beginning God wanted to share His glory... He is not selfish like humans... Dats y he made Adam and eve the king and Queen of all Earth... He could have stopped us from havin free will... But He never did.. He is a God also.. He is a kind God...
Okay so you took an instance where Paul refers to Christ as the spiritual rock, how about you quote the Matthew verse now.
If I have to rephrased the question, I believe the questioner is asking "Is Catholicism really the one? the True Religion?"
I believe there is no true one, the Lord is truth and our salvation. The Lord let both the true and false grow together. In the end He will burn Mystery Babylon and save His true Church, His elect.
@@benny-yj7pq Mystery Babylon is the Luciferian elite bankers who control us, not the Catholic Church, in Revelation when it falls it says that the voices of the merchants are silent. There are as many differemt interpretations of the Bible as verses.
Is there anything one can’t believe based on faith?
Nice video. I liked how the video said that Catholicism doesn't rest primarily on logical arguments (though they are useful for defending the faith). I used to be naiive thinking that if I presented the most logical arguments in social media communities like Theism vs Atheism discussions, I would win over at least some non-believers. I was sadly mistaken. You may win the argument but not the soul. Actual conversion requires the action of the Holy Spirit.
You are absolutely right that "actual conversion requires the action of the Holy Spirit". I believe Protestantism could never satisfy the intellect, however it's the heart that must be restless to activate the search for truth. I never can understand how Protestants can actually put down the church when it's the Catholic church that produces the saints. There are many good-living protestants who love the Lord and their neighbor, but honestly can't understand how they settle for the "sliver of the pie" while Catholicism has it all. Some of the "anti-catholic" statements made here are clearly ignorant of truth or not from a true Christian. I'll take a practicing, loving Muslim any day over a hateful Christian and who knows perhaps that Muslim could convert someday. I am at peace with other faiths, this is something I asked from the Lord along time ago, however I will defend my Catholic Faith in a heartbeat. Protestants cannot see the forest among the trees but it's like you said "conversion needs the Holy Spirit". In modern times I was always fascinated by the conversion story of Bernard Nathanson the famous "abortion doctor" who helped legalize abortion, then had a conversion; we just never know who or when conversion will be bestowed upon. Keep praying and being an example and best on your spiritual journey!!!
Xmas Easter Sunday the pope lint none of these things found in the Bible where do they come from?
I want answers
Jose Ben Israel pray to Christ Jesus to show you the truth and I too will pray for you to have your answers. Humble your heart and seek the truth
He didnt really answer the question
Just dig into church history and the early church fathers. You will find it to look a lot like Catholicism. Catholic means "Universal". It means it is open to all....Greek, Gentile, Jew etc. Jesus established it through the New Covenant in the New Testament. Actually all the Popes in history will follow you to the very beginning, which started with Peter, the first Pope.
I guess the unity of faith is the answer he gave. There was unity of faith at the tower of Babel and when they crucified Jesus. Unity is a horrible answer to why the Catholic Church is the one true church. Through history the majority has never been right. The one true church is people that have the testimony of Jesus and the commandments of God. John 14:15 if you love me keep my commandments.
HOLY SPIRIT SAYS," I SPEAK AUDIBLY TO MY PEOPLE. WHEN THEY COME TO ME HONESTLY, OPENLY, FERVENTLY, AND WHEN THEY SPEND THE TIME. THEY NEED TO BE AWAY FROM PEOPLE. THE REASON IS BECAUSE PEOPLE JUDGE WITHOUT LISTENING TO ME AUDIBLY. AND THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING ME. THEY FOLLOW SCRIPTURES BUT THEY'RE NOT JUDGING RIGHT. BECAUSE THEY DO NOT SPEND ENOUGH TIME WITH ME PERSONALLY. "
Laurana Maran was that a real quote from the Holy Spirit?
@@danakarloz5845 absolutely! If you want to witness you must be honest with GOD first. AND then yourself. You want to LOVE GOD. His SPIRIT is in you. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do YOU not know YOUR BODY is the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT who LIVES in YOU. YOU were purchased at a price therefore glorify GOD in YOUR BODY. YOU DON'T BELONG TO YOURSELF! You BELONG TO HIM. He's the CREATOR. YOU will be FILLED with joy! Believe me when you're tuned into your SPIRIT you will feel different. Light all over. You will see things differently. Your spiritual eyes will be open.
Laurana Maran then there’s a guy on another post that truly needs to read this. He’s one who goes by what you wrote and he needs to be silent. I told him based on his comments that he doesn’t have the Holy Spirit in him...he’s refuting everything that isn’t in scripture and cannot use his brain to comprehend the truth that’s right in front of him.
@@danakarloz5845 THE HOLY SPIRIT says to me," I do know this Catholic people need not talk about CATHOLACISM. They need to talk about MY WAY. I do know that they need to realize something. It's not that I am not involved in any denomination including catholicism. Its that people don't turn to ME. People are too much giving into division. They do not realize that GOD. When HE came here did not talk about denominations. He talked about HIS WAY. Not to say that I'm not involved I AM. I do know they are all promoting ME. However, if they thought about it others are going to realize this truth , the Jews will still say they're the chosen. When people ought to realize. None of it matters more than actually being with ME. And worshipping in SPIRIT and truth. Right now others are using catholacism for evil in a very monumental way. Atheists and free masons in the church are lying to people. Vatican 1 as opposed to Vatican2. I do know many don't realize at present that the church is undergoing alot of changes. People do not see the arrogant lies that some have told and are still telling. And we need to be honest. The only one that matters is GOD. FATHER, JESUS, & SPIRIT. "
Honestly. Don't worry about that other person. My advice is thia. O find being with GOD will satisfy your SOUL. Just sit in with HIM and you will receive PEACE. And you will be happy. You will cherish and appreciate HIS LOVE and MERCY for You. BELIEVE ME. You will realize the treasure INSIDE. And even outside. But you will admit it's BEAUTIFUL.
Laurana Maran how often do you pray? Are you catholic?
One Holy Catholic Aposrolic Church not denomination churches.
Yes! Absolutely!!!!
By the will of Christ, the Catholic Church is, in fact, mistress of truth: its function is to authentically express and teach the Truth which is Christ [...] the disciple is bound towards Christ Master TO THE DUTY TO KNOW EVER MORE FULLY THE TRUTH THAT HE RECEIVED FROM HIM, to announce it faithfully and to defend it energetically while refraining from any means contrary to the Spirit of the Gospel. (Extract from the book “365 Days of Hope” by Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan)
Would love to see a show where you debate this with a Protestant like say Mike Winger or someone else who is strongly anti-Catholic
Strictly speaking, all Christian sects have some truth to them. All need to be considered (even the pressure under which the Jehovah's Witnesses are put- even though they extremely disagree with Catholics about the interpretation of scripture). However, the Catholic Church is constantly evolving, and learning over time. There was some reconciliation with the Eastern Orthodox Churches during the Vatican II. This needs to be done with ALL Protestant sects, too.
Or rather, Protestants should take a deeper look at Catholicism.
You need to read the ENTIRE thing about peter! It seems as if Christ was referring that the church is built upon the foundation of the fact that he reveals that he is true... it is based on, and he builds his church by revealing to people that he is the right way, one and true church... Christ asks him who the son of man is... uses the term Son of Man... then Peter is called Son of Jonah... what does that part mean? Well, i think Jesus is referring to himself and relating to others by that term because of the type of ministry and behavior that he was displaying. Ok.. so then he refers to Peter as the Son of Jonah.. relating to him, but its too ambiguous to understand the entire thing to draw a formal conclusion. I mean, it could be read one of two ways, and that part of the Bible is literally what either makes or breaks the authority claim the Catholic church has. You know, a lot of people claim to be the right real church, but only one of you is actually correct. All of the faithful i have no idea how any of them... because they often times look less intelligent than i do, how they know they have and can prove their church is in fact the right church to be going to. Its pure madness. This whole world is filled with everyone standing up, no one saying their wrong. Ill tell you this, all of you need to sit down, and one needs to make sure the others dont exist PERIOD. You are driving everyone totally crazy.
Very passive method of arriving to the objective truth that the CC is the true Church. We have the fullness of truth, therefore be bold and zealous
It’s not a religion it’s a denomination of the Christian religion!
Everyone needs to research, to think and to trust nobody
Exactly and don't read the bible...there's plenty of other books that give you all the answers ;) plus your not smart enough to intemperate it anyways.
IT'S the ONE true Religion, but it's not the Truth of the Creator YAH in the Law and Prophets.
How to Find the True Religion: (hint... being the most popular one doesn't make it true)
‘If truth from God exists, why must I search to find it?’ some ask. ‘If God has an important message for all mankind, would he not convey it clearly enough so that people would grasp it immediately, without the need for investigation?’
SURELY God has the ability to do such a thing. But is that the way he has chosen to communicate truth?
Actually, God conveys his messages in a way that allows sincere seekers of truth to search them out. (Psalm 14:2) Consider the message that God delivered through his prophet Jeremiah centuries ago. It was given to God’s wayward people regarding the coming destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians.-Jeremiah 25:8-11; 52:12-14.
Yet, at the same time, other prophets claimed to speak for God. Hananiah foretold peace for Jerusalem. That was a very different message from the one that Jeremiah delivered. So whom was a person at that time to believe-Jeremiah or those who contradicted him?-Jeremiah 23:16, 17; 28:1, 2,10-17.
To know who was right, sincere Jews needed to know God as a person. They needed to understand his heart, laws and principles, as well as his attitude toward wrongdoing. Doing so, they would have agreed with God’s words spoken through Jeremiah that “there was not a man repenting over his badness.” (Jeremiah 8:5-7) Furthermore, they would have discerned that this sad situation did not bode well for Jerusalem and its inhabitants.-Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Jeremiah 52:4-14.
Jeremiah’s prophecies about Jerusalem came true. The city was razed by the Babylonians in 607 B.C.E.
Although the consequences of disobedience were foretold long in advance, effort was needed to recognize that the time had arrived for God to take action.
What About Christian Truth?
What of the truth proclaimed by Jesus Christ? Did everyone recognize it as a message from God? No. Even though Jesus was right there in the midst of the people of Israel teaching them and performing miracles, most of his listeners did not discern that he was the foretold Messiah-the Christ, or Anointed One.
To the Pharisees who asked when God’s Kingdom was coming, Jesus himself said: “The kingdom of God is not coming with striking observableness.” He added: “The kingdom of God is in your midst.” (Luke 17:20, 21) God’s appointed Ruler, Jesus, was among them! But those Pharisees refused to open their eyes to the evidence that he was fulfilling the Messianic prophecies and to accept him as “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”-Matthew 16:16.
The response to the truth proclaimed by Christ’s first-century disciples was similar. While miracles helped to demonstrate that God was supporting the disciples, the truth was still not plain to most. (Acts 8:1-8; 9:32-41) Jesus commissioned his followers to “make disciples of people” by teaching them. As a result of listening and learning Scriptural truths, sincere seekers of truth became believers.-Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:42; 17:2-4, 32-34.
It is the same today. The “good news of the kingdom” is being “preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations.” (Matthew 24:14) This is not necessarily being done “with striking observableness”-in so obvious a way that every individual on earth will recognize it as a message from God. Yet, God’s truth is recognizable and strikes a responsive chord in honesthearted individuals who want to worship God in the way approved by him.-John 10:4, 27.
The fact that you are reading a Bible journal shows that you are likely a sincere seeker of truth. How can you determine which religion is teaching it?
An Approach That Works: Some first-century residents of Beroea were commended by the apostle Paul for the way they responded when he taught them. They did not immediately accept what Paul said as truth; still, they listened respectfully. We can learn from what the Beroeans did after hearing the message.
Note that the Bible explains: “Now the [Beroeans] were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so. Therefore many of them became believers.” (Acts 17:10-12) So their search was not superficial. They did not expect conclusive results in just one or two brief discussions with Paul.
Observe also that the Beroeans “received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind.” This tells us something about the attitude with which they approached their study of the Scriptures. They were not gullible, but neither were they cynical. They did not have a critical attitude toward what was explained by Paul, who was one of God’s human representatives.
Consider this too: The Beroeans were hearing about Christianity for the first time. It sounded good, perhaps too good to be true. But rather than dismiss it, they carefully examined the Scriptures, checking to see ‘whether the things Paul was saying were so.’ Note, too, that those in both Beroea and Thessalonica who made such a diligent search became believers. (Acts 17:4, 12) They did not give up and conclude that truth cannot be found. They identified the true religion.
When one finds the truth, as did the Beroeans, he is moved to share it enthusiastically. Others may disapprove, holding that it is more humble to feel that other religions could be equally correct. However, the Bible’s truth-once found-instills conviction. It does not leave one wondering if truth is attainable or if all religions might lead to salvation. Finding the truth, however, begins with an earnest and sincere examination, which does indeed require humility.
Many true Christians have made such an examination. That is why they believe that they have found the true religion. God invites you to make a search of the Scriptures so as to identify who is practicing true religion today. While there is much more involved than any simple checklist could provide, the following may help you to get started.
Consider the practices and teachings of first-century Christians:
▪ They looked to God’s Word as their guide.-2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21.
▪ They taught that Jesus was God’s Son, distinct from God himself and subordinate to Him.-1 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Peter 1:3.
▪ They taught that the dead will return to life by means of a future resurrection.-Acts 24:15.
▪ They were known overall for the love that prevailed among themselves.-John 13:34, 35.
▪ They did not worship merely as individuals but were organized into congregations and were united under overseers and a central body of elders that looked to Jesus as Head.-Acts 14:21-23; 15:1-31;Ephesians 1:22; 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
▪ They were zealous preachers of God’s Kingdom as mankind’s only hope.-Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20;Acts 1:8.
Actually, no. Jesus started Catholic church. You arent in it.
Our Salvation is by Grace through Faith. There is no true religion. It's not like because you are from a certain relagion then you are saved nor condemned. We will all as individuals stand before God and be Judged based on our works.
I would advised everyone to make sure whatever they are doing that it's the will of God and you are doing it in truth.
John 6:28 KJV - Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
John 6:29 KJV - Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
-So believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. Believing in Him means obeying his commandments.
Jesus said Love God love your neighbor as yourself.
John 14:6 KJV - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Obeying Jesus Christ is the true religion in my opinion. I hope no matter what religion you are in. Read Pray fast and learn what Jesus telling you.
Grace and peace
But you need guidance and a teaching authority to keep you on track as culture evolves and changes through the ages...also to keep you from error. This is what the Catholic church has that others don't have.
Jesus started Catholic church.
@@johnyang1420
that is simply not true
@@christineczyryca5820
But when the catholic church have many contradiction from what Jesus said.
Its not even u know it by ur fruits ye shall know them
"we could do a whole show on this and not properly answer the question"lol couldn't agree more
Grace on god's part faith on our part.
A certainty that rests on the holy spirit and of faith.what a bunch of BS. I feel bad for the many many people that have fell for this
@@rockyracoon9411 There's actually a lot of evidence supporting the existence and reality of God, the Bible, and the Catholic faith. Some people just don't know where to look, and others don't do genuine in-depth research into the evidence. For example, there's the scientifically unexplainable Eucharistic miracles (RUclips search “Inspired By Carlo Acutis - Scientific Evidence of Eucharistic Miracles”), the confirmed apparitions and related miracles of Mother Mary throughout history (Our Lady of Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe, Akita, and Kibeho for example), the incorrupt bodies of the Saints and medical miracles performed by the Saints for generations, the scientifically-unexplainable Tilma from Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Miracle of the Sun at Fatima (approx. 70k people, both atheist and religious, saw it AND Mother Mary predicted the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII during the apparition), The Our Lady of Kibeho apparition in which Mother Mary predicted the Rwandan Genocide, the near-death experiences in which people are pronounced dead on the operating table, float above their bodies, and can hear/see everything the doctors are saying/doing before entering a new realm in Heaven and meeting Jesus....The list goes on and on. I highly suggest looking into all of these examples, even though that's just a small portion of evidence! I don’t want to debate or argue, so I will leave you with this information to look into if you desire to do so.
If Catholicism was the one true religion then everyone would follow it, simple. Like all religions, they all think they are the only true one. That's the commonality between them all.
God created people to be free. So why would he force people to to follow it?
@@Counltdooku Not force, but at least give proofs that could convince everybody and save them.
A "proof" is not just one evidence or one argument. A proof leads to no doubt that something is true. If God is all-powerful He could, for example, give a proof that a certain denomination is the correct one.
Noticed a pattern numerous years ago…whenever a religion claimed to be the only true one…turns out to not be the case if you knew how to carefully research the claims.
Most RCC people don't research; they accept what is told to them so they can feel emotionally-secure.
@@nightshade99 same with most Christians…and many Jews.
@@christo-chaney Hard to support or deny that statement.
Love you guys!
Billions belong to false religions. only a few will find the truth.
John 8:32
You will know the truth.....
Matthew 7: 13-15
13 Go in through the narrow door; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in unto it. 14 For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothings, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
as a catholic i believe the one church that Jesus established.
because i believe Jesus.
Not humans like Martin Luther or king James and their churches.
You don't believe humans but the pope is infallible...after they made themselves
spiffinz this is a grade school misconception. The pope is not infallible. There are times where a pope may present a teaching as infallible (such as the immaculate conception) but the pope himself is not infallible in everything he says.
@@jenarana4788: But immaculate means she was without sin. But she herself rejoiced in _her_ Saviour (Luke 1:47) and only a sinner needs one of those. (You're not saved from being immaculate.) And she made a sin offering of two turtle doves thereby acknowledging her guilt as a sinner like everyone else. Luke 2:21-24. So Mary clearly expresses herself as being a sinner grateful for a Saviour from sin, but the infallible pope disagrees with Mary's truth. So what does infallible mean? Low down liar??
great answer!! Thumbs up!!
Many churches claim be true church how about the God Creator all mighty how about Jewish church
How about God Creator Jesus Christ who is God Creator
The catholic faith is the fullfilment of Judaism, Judaism is now obsolete.
Revelation 22:19
If you are the one true church, why is Jesus not coming back to Rome instead of Jerusalem? The first true church started in Israel not Rome. Jesus is the rock the church is built upon. Protestants did not change the Sabbath, nor the second commandment. Read the King James bible. We believe in sola scriptura. God said it, I believe it and that settles it.
Jesus started Catholic church.
Jesus explained how to find the true religion.
In Matthew 24: 14
"And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come."
Who is PREACHING, in ALL the earth, about the KINGDOM for a WITNESS?
Matthew 16:13-19
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2 Timothy 4:1
Too much talk and not enough evidence sorry salvation ONLY comes by Jesus
@@nosuchthing8 and one bible.
when the jesuits introduced the new translations, then the denominations started to appear.
@@nosuchthing8 which were re-added to the ecumentical NIV for protestants
i'll stick with my authorized versions of the textus receptus which matches the majority of found texts.
@@nosuchthing8
I've read maccabees
The apocrypha is a selection of books which were published in the original 1611 King James Bible. These apocryphal books were positioned between the Old and New Testament (it also contained maps and geneologies). The apocrypha was a part of the KJV for 274 years until being removed in 1885 A.D. A portion of these books were called deuterocanonical books by some entities, such as the Catholic church.
Many claim the apocrypha should never have been included in the first place, raising doubt about its validity and believing it was not God-inspired (for instance, a reference about magic seems inconsistent with the rest of the Bible: Tobit chapter 6, verses 5-8). Others believe it is valid and that it should never have been removed- that it was considered part of the Bible for nearly 2,000 years before it was recently removed a little more than 100 years ago. Some say it was removed because of not finding the books in the original Hebrew manuscripts. Others claim it wasn't removed by the church, but by printers to cut costs in distributing Bibles in the United States. Both sides tend to cite the same verses that warn against adding or subtracting from the Bible: Revelation 22:18. The word 'apocrypha' means 'hidden.' Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls dating back to before 70 A.D. contained parts of the apocrypha books in Hebrew, including Sirach and Tobit [source].
Keep this in mind when reading the following apocryphal books. Martin Luther said, "Apocrypha--that is, books which are not regarded as equal to the holy Scriptures, and yet are profitable and good to read." (King James Version Defended page 98.)
@@nosuchthing8 all deuterocannonical books were kept in the kjv 1611, luther didn't remove it, my 1611 reprint contain them.
Salvation is of the jews.
1 Esdras
2 Esdras
Tobit
Judith
Additions to Esther
Wisdom of Solomon
Ecclesiasticus
Baruch
Letter of Jeremiah
Prayer of Azariah
Susanna
Bel and the Dragon
Prayer of Manasseh
1 Maccabees
2 Maccabees
and 3, 4 maccabees
All are part of the OT.
Why are they so fond of them? because they support traditions the rcc do? Then the rcc is not Christ's church but an OT church, Jesus never cited or noted these books.
@@nosuchthing8 Jesus is the fulfillment of all jewish scriptures, NT quotes from protocanonical throughout. Messianic jews believe the NT.
If you read the early church fathers and study the first century church you can see that it is identical to what Catholics do today and I want to stay with the church that Jesus founded, Amen
Yes! Amen!
Then you should keep the Sabbath because Jesus and his followers did too, even after Jesus died and ascend back to heaven, his followers kept the Sabbath.
Sunday worship was invented by the catholic. Not Jesus himself.
It is completely different
He gave a very coherent summary of the stages and pertinent issues involved but didn't demonstrate them at all! So he mentions Petrine authority at the end... Ok so even if this is true that "Peter" was to commence an apostolic succession (ignoring that James was actually the leader after Jesus ascended)... How did this authority conveniently translate to the church at Rome, whom just happened to be the one exalted by the pagan empire of Rome as supreme? There's absolutely no precedent for it in the Text obviously, so from whence do Roman Catholics derive this status?
Also, there needs to be a qualifier on what is actually "Protestant"... Does any rational person Christian or not think the homosexual church is part of "Protestantism"? The whole reason we left the RCC was due to what we consider to be gross unbiblical heresy. There's obviously NOTHING in the Holy Bible that could even remotely suggest an abomination as putrid as sodomy is acceptable to God.
My point is Protestants do unfortunately have many varied sects... But let's be serious, only sincere ones count. We don't get blame for devils calling themselves a church that's not accurate, indeed we have different sects for this very reason that we do not yoke with clear heretics.
Mr tee and remember in history where Constantinople fell to invaders, yeah that church with it, then suddenly you have east and west churches with huge ethnic differences and a new found dislike for the authority of the pope, but for at least 1100 years they stayed together until racial differences finally created a schism into orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. But the orthodox end had many times been invaded by Muslims and other ethnic groups and the world and civilization as we knew it was under attack and the only body that remained was the unchanging western church , there was a point when the HUNS were about to ransack Rome and literally destroy what little was left of civilized society and the Pope ( as if with the grace of God) convinced him he shouldn’t, practically saving Christianity and civilization as we know it, the church remained until the Middle Ages where the problems began some broken vows and fake popes and horrible crusades but never a change to theology and doctrine, and there were some good popes (and Kings) in between who fought against the heresy corruption within the church they were called “reformers” (you can see where this leads)....
But never did the church branch off and become denominations until a single ex lawyer Martin Luther who was not of the best mental health had decided he was going to begin his own church and pretty much found reasons to divide the church rather then work internally to correct which had been going on for centuries...
Joseph haaf The history of the Catholic Church is just as bloody as the history of Islam. The Catholics spent the inquisition torturing and killing anyone that had a Bible other than priests, or had other beliefs, and they kept the bible in Latin corrupting it as they went. This was the dark ages that was perpetuated by Catholic priests to keep people ignorant and controllable. Many people that were Christian were killed and martyred by the Catholic Church. So it is laughable that you are claiming no other faith is attacked other than the Catholic Church with all the blood on the Churches hands.
Joseph haaf This is just one little copy and paste to save time, there are a lot more of this kind of thing.
The Catholic Church viewed the Waldensians as unorthodox, and in 1184 at the Synod of Verona, under the auspices of Pope Lucius III, they were excommunicated. Pope Innocent III went even further during the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, officially denouncing the Waldensians as heretics.[15][27] In 1211 more than 80 Waldensians were burned as heretics at Strasbourg, launching several centuries of persecution that nearly destroyed the movement.[28]
Mr tee
Lol Jesus told Peter feed my sheep, feed my lamb, strengthen your brothers. Peter was the leader, James was a leader. Big difference. I can demonstrate it with the Bible but Im sure you have read that already.
Mr tee lol protestants make new churches because they are mad at the pastor. It has nothing to fo with heresy, there is no communion in protestanism. Been there, experienced it my self. Separating from the Church is Heresy it self.
Why do so many feel like they can straddle both Catholicism and paganism/witchcraft.
The book is pretty clear on this.
I need straight answers before I can approach/view Catholosism as a true monotheistic teaching that's not causing offence to our true and 'jealous' God.
What's the connection.
'Tho shalt not suffer a witch to live.'
Do Catholics out right reject Deuteronomy?
Good answer
Jesus said, "Those who worship must worship in spirit and in truth." The Apostle Paul wrote, "Whoever preaches a different gospel should be accursed." Yet, is baptism necessary for salvation, as Catholics teach?
Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." To say that you cannot know the Lord simply by asking is to negate the beautiful simplicity of the gospel. Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, we can be filled with the Holy Spirit, born again! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Calling on the name of the Lord has actions attached to it. In the apostolic times that was attaching yourself to the group and going to their services, there was no New Testament. Yes, baptism does wash away sin, which is why Peter compares it to Noah and his family getting in the ark and why Paul says we must be buried with Christ in baptism. “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’” Acts 22:16
@@jlouis4407 Hi. Thanks for writing. We both agree that baptism is important. However, you err greatly in saying that baptism is necessary for salvation. For example, "Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name." According to this passage, what must a person do to be saved? For example, does someone need to 'rise' to be saved? Suppose a person is in a wheel chair? Yet, if 'rising' is not necessary for salvation, then why, according to this verse alone, is baptism? That is, you cannot prove baptism is necessary from this verse!
Moreover, you ignore Romans 10.13, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." Is Romans 10.13 true or do I need to be baptized to be saved?
You have changed the gospel! I shudder at the thought of you standing before God. It is as if you are saying, "Paul is lying! Calling on the Lord is not enough! You must be baptized!" Woe to you!
However, Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, you can know Christ. You can be seated in the heavenlies with Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, born again - ask and you shall receive!
Yet, you have perverted the purity of the gospel with your man-made traditions. Paul wrote that whoever preaches a different gospel should be accursed.
Do you agree that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved or is baptism necessary? Which doctrine will you go into eternity with? Which of these doctrines will Christ speak to you about when you stand before Him?
I hope that you get this right with God! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh If all the truth was believe in the Lord and you will be saved that would be all that is in the Bible. Protestants have a habit of taking one verse and running with it, no verse is more important than any other. Why would someone NOT be baptized this has been enjoined by Jesus himself and the apostles.
@@jlouis4407 Hi. Thanks for writing. We agree that baptism is important, yet I disagree that it is necessary for salvation. Am I taking one verse and running with it?
Jesus said, "My Father will give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks of Him." Is that true or do I need baptism to be born again?
Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10.13)." Is that true or is baptism needed for salvation?
It is also written that, if you believe in your heart ... you shall be saved. It is the beautiful simplicity of the gospel: ask and you shall receive.
Concerning the rest of the Bible, it is the instruction in righteousness. Yet, work out your salvation with fear and trembling! It is written, "The Holy Spirit bears witness that we are the children of God." Do not forget the qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Does this describe your standing with God? Do you have confidence in your salvation, as the Holy Spirit bears witness that you are saved? If not, then you probably are not saved!
Salvation is simply a meeting with God, an in-filling of the Holy Spirit that we receive, not by religious rituals, but by asking. After you are saved, the sacraments have meaning, yet they have no meaning alone.
Please do not ignore what is written in the Bible. Is it true that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved? If baptism is necessary, then Paul is a liar. Yet, Christ died on a Cross so that, just by asking, we can know God. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh Jesus says that we need both water and the spirit to see the kingdom of God baptism is our identification with Christ, we are buried with Him in baptism. This is not symbolic.
How can we be sure that the Roman Catholic Church is the true religion than Eastern Catholic?
Al I think you meant Eastern Orthodox rather than Eastern Catholic. Eastern Catholics are in full communion with the Bishop of Rome (Pope). Orthodox are not. The Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic was one united Church until 1054 AD. They also have seven sacraments as we do, and profess the Nicene Creed as we do (with the exception of Filioque, which isn’t a theological difference so much as a language difference). It’s a hard argument to have, but I would walk the line of BOTH Churches being the Church Christ founded, but because man is flawed, WE messed that up. My true belief is that both EO and RC should be united, as we both profess to be the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. However, the schism (which is way too hard to explain in a comment) pulled the Orthodox away from the Catholic Church based on their denial of the Pope being the first among equals, which Christ himself gave the title of in giving the keys to St. Peter. Again, man made schism, not God made.
Who left who?
25 000 thousand denominational churches reading and interpreting the.catholic.written bible. And disagreeing with each other.
I praise God! No one else.
Saito we do too but we remember our brothers and sisters in heaven ;)
But what about purgatory? What about Catholics seeing the pope’s decisions as infallible? What about changing the way you do the sign of the cross? (Instead of right to left you do left to right, not that that is horrible but just...why?) I understand a lot of the catholic teachings but not those... remember, the catholic and Orthodox Church was one in the past and orthodox became its own church mainly because Catholic Church wanted the pope to have all authority. To me it makes more sense that the Orthodox Church is the truth and the right way to live. Pls someone explain some of the things I mentioned, how do you justify it?
Keir Campbell thank you for your reply! I wish I could be Catholic and Orthodox at the same time because I have such a hard time choosing. Ultimately I feel more drawn to the Orthodox Church because of the liturgy but they both have more similarities than differences it seems like so it’s difficult.. wish they’d unite one day
From cave church Ignatius of Antioch bishop to legalization at Constantine time to building of beautiful churches.
Because the Catholic Church says so
One world religion special pleading 🥺 from ignorance. Faith is not evidence, reasoning is not evidence. God is not religion.
Jesus started Catholic church. Join!!!!
@@johnyang1420 🤔 quit trolling in ignorance 😮.
🤔 Is Catholicism the One True Religion? It is no truer than any other the Christian dominations. Jesus preached the kingdom of god. Paul ran around and started seven churches. But it was Ignatius of Antioch, who coined the the term “Catholic Church”, which literally means “universal church” in his letter to the Smyrnaeans in roughly 110 AD ... mic drop 🎙. Catholicism no longer sees itself as the universal church, but as the One and only True Religion. Sounds like indoctrination.
Please learn some history.
The proof is there...when we choose to...the truth is there..when we believe it. If my god had 8 arms then am I a spider? If I get all the riches from the wealthiest of Gods , will I be able to take it there? The word of Christ promised us eternal life. I don't know about you but if I can live eternally then all the wealth is already mine. What is more promising than that? Catholic is very consistent but it can be easily misinterpreted because it is so promising. Human nature always has this saying that if it is to good to be true, it probably is right. That is were the disbelief come from. If other religions want to destroy the world. Is that God ? Why would he want to destroy you if he was of your image. I'd think God would have more sense than that.