FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Quran (only scripture with 100% accuracy/preservation) says Allah is “Al-Ahad”(one/indivisible).Philosophically, It is impossible for 3 distinct perfections to exist simultaneously. Father (Perfection 1/distinct1) =Son (Perfection 2/distinct2)=idolatry.This is due to addition of two extra perfections that are Co-equal/Co-eternal&distinct with Allah(the most Exalted) and therefore “son” will always limit the “Father” , therefore rendering both limited/imperfect. Allah(perfection) is by definition infinite and cannot be limited by distinct perfection #2.(Son). Not just the Quran, but also the old/New Testament textually establish tauheed(monotheism): John 17:3. So, then why believe in trinity and associate two imaginary parts to Allah(one/indivisible/Self-Sufficient/All-Loving)? How could your love/worship be undivided/exclusive for Allah(the most Exalted) when there are two other equally unique/perfect entities to adore? The verses of bible used by trinitarians are extremely vague and require hard interpretation to extract the understanding that Father/Son/Holy Ghost are Co-equal/Co-Eternal&distinct.
If you study with an open mind, you will study yourself to the Church. If you study with a closed-mind you are likely a narcissist and will study yourself to hate.
And keep asking questions! Even if you think they are embarrassing. Anywhere you can find an answer. If you have a question, ask asap, otherwise hou miss the moment.
@Shaara1 that's what's great about the Catholic Church - we encourage you to do your own research, science doesn't conflict with the Church, ask as many questions as you can.
Nothing like cracking a cold one, sitting on the couch and watch a little bit of theology video. Greetings from Spain, Father Casey, may God give you a long and plenty life..
Born into the cult islam, to new age for over a decade and now at 30 I joyfully received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist at this year's Easter vigil. As a newly initiated Catholic, after RCIA I am grateful to fully participate in the faith and experience God’s graces in a welcoming parish community
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
@@billkotas9049 #1--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Sunday as a Holy Day??? #2--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Mary is a mediator/intercessor? #3--Where in the Bible did Christ change the Sabbath to Sunday??? #4--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary has gone/ will go to heaven? #5--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man is head of His church??? #6--Where in the Bible is the title "pope" mentioned??? #7--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that those that die go right to heaven?? #8--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that mere men have to authority to change what God wrote??? #9--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is a pope? #10--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can talk to the dead? #11--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary will remain a virgin? #12--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that is/was sinless? #13--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that the Sabbath has been abolished? #14--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must go through a church for our salvation? #15-Where in t he Bible did Christ teach that man has a right to change What God wrote and sanctified?? #16--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must confess our sins to a priest? #17---Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Rome is where He will set up New Jerusalem? #18--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man (Pope) is infallible? #19--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is THE ROCK? #20--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that NO gentile needs to keep the Sabbath? #21--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can worship angels? #22--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to bow to statues of Mary? #24--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to worship Mary? #25--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that anyone can add/take away HIS words? etc, etc. I ask for book, chapter and verse!! NO CATHOLIC will!!! Just a simple book, chapter and verse!! Why is that to much to ask??? ALL i get is :read that/this book, watch that/this video, talk to a priest, OR outright condemnation for even asking questions. I feel sorry for any future converts when NO Catholic will answer their questions!!! >
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Hi Fr Casey! I spent the past 10 years as a Baptist theologian and recently came into communion into the Church at this year’s past Easter vigil. As I began to develop an interest for theology in college and saw a lot of contradictions in scripture and history compared to Baptist beliefs and other Protestant theology. I eventually came to the conclusion that the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, or anglician church were the closest to the church of the early fathers. I determined on the Catholic Church. Couldn’t deny it any further. I basically studied my way into the church. Your channel was a huge driving force in my conversion. I love your videos and your down to earth simple approach. I must say I’m a Dominican at heart but gotta love the Franciscans too haha.(im currently in the process to become a lay Dominican) I must say it was a daunting task to summarize Catholic Theology in 10 minutes. But I think you did an excellent job. Especially your summary of Soteriology. It is honesty one of the simplest and most nuanced definition of Catholic Soteriology I’ve heard. Thank You for all you do!
As a fellow Dominican-minded individual, I am humbled by your journey and welcome you to our family! May your pursuit of the beautiful rationality of God’s majestic creation and the mysteries of His divine nature bring you ever closer to His heart.
Theology is a interesting hobby. I find it enthralling to learn how others see the World. The ability of folk to hold various even inconsistent ideas seems part of the Human conditions. I wonder what Fa Casey feels. I'm confident that while an able public communicator he wouldn't believe much of what he asserts. Perhaps when he is older and learns a bit more he'll talk about the more interesting sense of our World.
@@russellmiles2861 I find it unlikely that he disbelieves much of what he teaches; one does not irrevocably dedicate one’s life to a single, all-consuming pursuit without great conviction of belief.
@@LOVEMUFFIN_official oh folk can ... He seems very intelligent. I imagine he offers the company line as we all do in our lives but Father Casey doesn't seem to show much conviction. But I am likely to be wrong - he may believe what he says ... That would be Stanger.
Praying the Rosary daily and visiting the Eucharistic at least 30 minutes a day, saved me from anxiety, depression, panic attacks and anguish. My Lord and Savior, my parish and father Fausto they all healed me and for that im grateful and forever thankful
I am a Catholic, born and raised and I have to admit my knowledge of the faith is more or less on a surface level. Videos like this always piqued my curiousity to dive deeper and fall in love more and more to Jesus. God bless you! 🙏
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
1--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Sunday as a Holy Day??? #2--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Mary is a mediator/intercessor? #3--Where in the Bible did Christ change the Sabbath to Sunday??? #4--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary has gone/ will go to heaven? #5--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man is head of His church??? #6--Where in the Bible is the title "pope" mentioned??? #7--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that those that die go right to heaven?? #8--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that mere men have to authority to change what God wrote??? #9--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is a pope? #10--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can talk to the dead? #11--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary will remain a virgin? #12--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that is/was sinless? #13--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that the Sabbath has been abolished? #14--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must go through a church for our salvation? #15-Where in t he Bible did Christ teach that man has a right to change What God wrote and sanctified?? #16--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must confess our sins to a priest? #17---Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Rome is where He will set up New Jerusalem? #18--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man (Pope) is infallible? #19--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is THE ROCK? #20--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that NO gentile needs to keep the Sabbath? #21--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can worship angels? #22--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to bow to statues of Mary? #24--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to worship Mary? #25--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that anyone can add/take away HIS words? etc, etc. I ask for book, chapter and verse!! NO CATHOLIC will!!! Just a simple book, chapter and verse!! Why is that to much to ask??? ALL i get is :read that/this book, watch that/this video, talk to a priest, OR outright condemnation for even asking questions. I feel sorry for any future converts when NO Catholic will answer their questions!!!
@@mitchellosmer1293 to be frank: there is no list of 10 Commandments anywhere in the Bible The Bible is not a set of rules to abey. We have work out our own way in the World
@@russellmiles2861 quote---to be frank: there is no list of 10 Commandments anywhere in the Bible .. unquote To be frank, your comment proves your ignorance of the bible!!! >>>If your comment is true, what are these???? Exodus 20:3-17 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 3 you shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, 6 but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation[b] of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. 8 Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10 But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work-you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. 12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. 13 You shall not murder.[c] 14 You shall not commit adultery. 15 You shall not steal. 16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 17 You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. -------Deut. 5:6-21
Pax et Bonum/Peace and Goodness, love of the Cross be with you. "Family", on earth as it is in Heaven, please pray with us and for us. From the city of St. Francis/San Francisco California.
Jesus never told anyone to become a "Christian", He told people they "must be born again". The disciples were first called "Christians" - a term of contempt - in Antioch and since then all believers in Christ are called Christians but you can only be born again if you repent of your sins, ask Jesus to forgive you those sins and then to trust in Him to save you and make Him Lord over your life. Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, New Apostolic, the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation - i.e. 'name-it-and-claim-it, prosperity gospel people), Catholics are called "christians", i.e. those who practice "Christianity; sleeping in a dog house does not make you a dog....
As a protestant, I have nothing but love for our Catholic brothers and sisters. We're all just trying to serve our Lord God the best ways we can with our understanding. When the Lord returns, we'll all be united together under him either way 🙏 ✝️
I'm Catholic and some of dearest friends are Protestants, we don't know why the church is split, and maybe we don't need to, yet Christ has commanded us to love one another as He has loved us! And so we should heed His words!
Hello Father Casey :) I am a Protestant, but i love how you explain the differences between the denominations, with great respect and awareness 😊 God Bless your beautiful soul ✝️
Just started OCIA a couple weeks ago and been fired up about Catholicism since February. The Holy Spirit has been guiding me. I was raised in the New Age, Metaphysics, Hinduism, Buddhism. I was not Christian. Never baptized. Now I weekly attend Traditional Latin Mass and veil. What a whirlwind! God is so good! Praise Jesus 🙏🏽
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@@mitchellosmer1293 Christ never taught that Peter is pope? Are you sure? Please read Matthew 16:18-19! Christ never taught that Mary will go to heaven? Are you sure? Please read Revelation 12:1! Christ never taught that Mary is a mediator/intercessor? Are you sure? Please read John 2:1-11! Christ never taught that Mary never sinned? Are you sure? Please read Luke 1:28! Christ never taught that Mary remained a virgin? Are you sure? Please read Luke 1:34! Christ never taught that a mere man is head of His church? Are you sure? Please read John 21:15-17! Christ never taught about a church named Catholic? Are you sure? Please read Matthew 28:19! Christ never taught that we can pray to the dead? Are you sure? Please read Luke 16:19-31! Christ never taught that the dead can hear our prayers? Are you sure? Please read Revelation 5:8! Christ never taught that anyone can change the day of worship? Are you sure? Please read Acts 20:7! Christ never taught to confess to a "priest"? Are you sure? Please read John 20:21-23! Christ never taught a priest can forgive your sins? Are you sure? Please read John 20:22-23! Christ never taught salvation is through a church? Are you sure? Please read Matthew 16:18!
I am not a cradle Catholic. I am a RCIA Catholic from 1987, in the Malaise Era of the Norvus Ordo Mass. I was then and am now an Altar Server at age 51.
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. Isaiah 31:2, In his wisdom, the LORD will send great disaster; he will not change his mind. He will rise against the wicked and against their helpers.
"How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures". 8 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW TO BE SAVED 1) Everyone is a sinner, missing the mark of God’s perfection- Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6 2) The result and penalty of sin is death (in lake of fire) You have a sin debt to pay - Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15 3) Not only is God perfect, but the eternal heaven is also perfect place. No sin could enter there. Man must be perfectly righteous (righteous as God is, not just being good enough) to go to heaven. - 2Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:27 4) Nothing man could do could save him or help save him- Ephesians 2:8,9, Romans 4:5, Titus 3:5 5) Christ made a complete payment for all sin (our sin debt paid in full) and offer His Righteousness- 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:24, Colossians 2:13,14 6) Christ paid the price by shedding His blood, the atonement of our sins. The blood pays for your forgiveness-Ephesians 1:7 7) All man must do to be saved is to Believe Jesus was the Lord who paid for all his sin. Receive Christ as his Saviour. God gives eternal life only to those who will accept it by faith alone. - John 1:12, John 6:28,29, Philippians 3:9 Salvation cannot be earned by your WORKS, or what you do, but rather by FAITH. But the question arises: Faith in What? The answer is simple - by faith in the shed blood and finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross when He died in your place for your sins! 8) Man can know he has eternal life - Romans 6:23, 1John 5:13 "Salvation is in Christ alone, by Faith alone through His Blood alone". Will you accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour today by simple childlike faith from the heart, trusting only in his shed blood to save your soul from hell.
I am so genuinely sad that 1/3 of our parishes are closing here in Buffalo New York. Every church I attend seems to be shutting down. But this video help me put my trust back where it should be and I appreciate you for this. 🙏🏼🕊️
Why sad - folk can choose to pursue their life as they wish. Isn't it better that those people who gave lip service to Roman Catholic beliefs have moved on..
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?" Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God? Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15). Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation. Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24). Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants. Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7). Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture. Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9). Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men. Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
It is hard to summarize a faith, such as ours, that has such a vast and rich history, and which is so replete with traditions, extensive rules, and detailed theology. Given the enormity of this task, Father Casey, you acquitted yourself nicely! This is an excellent primer for those who are unfamiliar with our faith. Thank you. I can definitely use this as an introduction to those who are curious about Catholicism.
You said " a faith which is so replete with traditions, extensive rules, and detailed theology". Do you know what the Bible says about the traditions of men and your works/rules?
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
I feel lost in this world and I'm looking for answers. My path thus far has led me here and I must thank you and express my appreciation and gratitude for your kind and informative words. They will not fall on deaf ears.
Charles Stanley "Life Principles Bible" is based on God's Word. This is wonderful study Bible. God's Word teaches us how to be saved by grace and not of men. True Baptists/Christian Churches teach the Word of God. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 If any church 'teaches' other than what the apostles taught, they are irregular churches. The Word of God as told by the 12 apostles (only). Acts 1: v 15-22 Apostles: Those men who actually saw Jesus, walked, ate, drank with Him. They also saw his resurrection. No saint can take Jesus’ place. “There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). There is no one else who can mediate with God for us. Since Jesus is the only mediator, Mary and the saints cannot be mediators. Further, the Bible tells us that Jesus Christ Himself is interceding for us before the Father: “He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:25). With Jesus Himself interceding for us, why would we need Mary or the saints to intercede for us? Whom would God listen to more readily than His only begotten Son? Romans 8:26-27 says the Holy Spirit is also interceding for us. With the second and third Persons of the Trinity already interceding for us before the Father, why would we need to have Mary or the saints interceding for us? Truly hope this helps you in your walk for knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ. (It is NOT through or by the catholic church)
You mentioned the church determining what went into the bible. If you have time, would you do a video on the differences between the bibles for the denominations? For example, the Coptic bible is different from the Catholic Bible and I believe that the Ethiopian church has the most books out of all the current Christian denominations. Really interesting stuff if you ask me.
As far as I am aware, the two main things that separate the different Bibles seems to be: 1) how many books to include within the Old Testament, 2) the quality of translation between of each different edition of the Bible; with different translations emphasizing different qualities of translation, such as readability or literal word for word accuracy.
From what I understand. The Bibles are the same. By that I mean same authors. The difference is some faiths like the Ethiopian Orthodox Church kept every single book that was ever collected in their Bible. I believe the Catholic church removed the Book of Enoch, Jubilee, and Jasher from the cannonized Bible used by the church, due to not being able to find any originals and these books not being in line with the rest of the books, and that these books could have been fake. The leaders in Judaism also removed these books from their Tanakh for the same reason (I believe). The Orthodox church ☦️ broke down the Bible in verses at different points than the Catholic church did, so a chapter number in a Bible used by Orthodox Christians may be be different from that of one used by a Catholic Christian.
The Counsel in 383 AD decided which books would be in the Bible. It’s historical fact that cannot be refuted. Protestants worldwide should thank The Church for preserving the manuscripts and codifying them. Then defending them until Luther butchered them.
Oh wow.. Few days ago I thought that I want to learn how to talk with people about our faith in a simple way not leaving out important things. Now I've found this video😍 Thank you so much!
Great video. The only things I would add in the rapid round are: 1. Public vs private revelation, we are not required to believe in new private revelation but those approved can deepen our devotion, same thing with relics. 2. Orders and religious institutions. There's Pope, cardinals, arch/bishops, priests, deacons, third order, and lay. 3. Different rites, roman vs eastern, etc. 4. Maybe mention more about saints or doctors of the church. Hard to fit everything in a 10 minute video though
Just to add, I think your videos are by far the best to show to incoming Catholics. Also, those in my generation who were poorly catechized. Your videos peaked my interest this past Lent and has GREATLY deepened my spiritual journey these past few months. You're the RUclips I recommend most when talking about Catholicism in practice. Combined with Bishop Robert Barron's more theological content, it's a one two punch! Nice job.
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Becoming Catholic has filled me with a joy that is indescribable. It truly feels like you’re living in the light of God. If you’re thinking about joining, I definitely recommend it.
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
By reading the comments of the protestants i have understood that they read and study the bible to seek a reputation for being learned but not to actually take a profit from it. Their comments never shows humility or faith its just arrogance and pride. Its a pity how misunderstood their.
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
@@quinjamison8980 quote---But I've found many good things in this world that the good book doesn't explicitly say.. unquote Then HOW do you you know they are the truth????
One minor addition: As Pope St. John Paul II noted in "Mary and the Drama of Human Death" the idea that Mary did not die is not part of the dogma of the Assumption but a pious belief that entered theological discussion in the 17th century. In fact, Pius XII, in the document that defined the Assumption, cites several church fathers who mention Mary's death. For most of Catholic history and especially in the Eastern Catholic churches today, Mary's death (dormition) is commemorated along with the reunion of her body and soul in her assumption. JPII taught that Mary's Immaculate Conception and status as the new Eve didn't imply she existed in a pre-fallen condition not subject to death, but that if the Son was subject to death, it was fitting that she would be too.
Inb4 idolatry comments Inb4 "why pray to saints" comments Inb4 "Catholic aren't Christians" comments Inb4 paragraphs of Bible verses somehow meant to debunk the Church Inb4 blasphemous comments about Our Blessed Mother Amen and God bless
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
@@billkotas9049could I ask you to do me a favour? Just set aside your beliefs for a minute. Sit quietly and say 3 Hail Marys… ask our blessed mother to guide you to her son. Then see what she does. You can always go back to disrespecting her if it doesn’t work for you.
I really appreciate this channel, and especially this video. My family really misrepresented what Catholicism is my whole life, so for a long time I didn't think Catholics were Christians. Now I know they are, and I am glad to see it's not what I thought it was.
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. >>>>
Not sure why it never crossed my mind before as to when the word Catholic was first used (110AD). I looked up when the word Orthodox was first used and was surprised to find how many centuries later that would be (1150-1500AD). Thank you Father Casey for answering the question that I never thought of to ask!
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
quote---Not sure why it never crossed my mind before as to when the word Catholic was first used (110AD.. unquote Then WHY do you Catholics insist Jesus was the start of Catholicism???? That word is NEVER mentioned in the bible!!!
Ignatius of Antioch in 110 AD used to word "catholic", not "Catholic", to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church. Catholics with the capital C stands for a subset of Christians, not universal. So Catholics are not catholic.
@@PhilChan4570 quote---Ignatius of Antioch in 110 AD used to word "catholic", not "Catholic", to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church. Catholics with the capital C stands for a subset of Christians, not universal. So Catholics are not catholic....unquote READ the Letter!!!!!! The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans Chapter 8. Let nothing be done without the bishop (NOT POPE!!)( See that you all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery as you would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as being the institution of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful without the bishop either to baptize or to celebrate a love-feast; but whatsoever he shall approve of, that is also pleasing to God, so that everything that is done may be secure and valid. IT IS CAPITALIZED!!!! ....Quote--- to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church....unquote Two problems with that!!! #1-----CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", FOLLOWERS of the TEACHINGS of Christ!!! Written 2000 years ago! NOT my interpretation!!! >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. --And NO CATHOLIC follows Christ and HIS Teachings!! I suggest you ask yourself: Is this what Christ taught??? --#2-- The word Catholic derived from the Late Latin Catholicus and from the Greek adjective καθολικός (katholikos) meaning “universal”] comes from the Greek phrase καθόλου (katholou), meaning “on the whole”, “according to the whole”, “throughout all” or “in general”, and is a combination of the Greek words κατά meaning “about” and ὅλος meaning “whole”. In Latin, the word Catholic is also translated as “Universal”, which can be read in the Holy Bible: >> “ai men oun EKKLESIA(church) KATH (throughout) OLES (all) tēs ioudaias kai galilaias kai samareias eichon eirēnēn oikodomoumenai kai poreuomenai tō phobō tou kuriou kai tē paraklēsei tou agiou pneumatos eplēthunonto.” >>>>lets' take out the words "THROUGHOUT ALL" and replace it with "Catholic". So the CHURCH Catholic Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.” (Acts 9:31 ESV) Does that make sense? WHAT IS THAT VERSE ABOUT????? PEACE!!! In THREE areas around Judea!!!!!! NOT the whole world!!! NO mention of Grece, Spain, Italy, etc!! I will quote CATHOLIC BIBLES!!! ***Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition 31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samar′ia had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied. Even that bible does NOT replace the words "throughout all" with Catholic. >>>>>Acts 9:31 *****New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 31 Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. ___Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>Acts 9:31 New American Standard Bible 31 So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria [a]enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it [b]continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing. ---------__Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>Acts 9:31-42 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition 31 Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost. --------------__Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>>Acts 9:31 American Standard Version 31 So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being [a]edified; and, walking [b]in the fear of the Lord and [c]in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied. --------------__Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>Acts 9:31-42 Darby Translation 31 The assemblies then throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and were increased through the comfort of the Holy Spirit. ---------__Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>Acts 9:31-42O 1599 Geneva Bible 31 [a]Then had the Churches rest through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were [b]edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord, and were multiplied by the comfort of the holy Ghost. --------__Catholic not mentioned!! >>>>>Yet, you Catholics insist the words throughout all means universal!!! Catholic!!!! NO BIBLE Replaces those words "throughout all" with the name Catholic!!!!!! NONE!!!! What is Acts 9:31 about?? PEACE in THREE ares of Judea!!! NOT the whole world!!!! NO mention of Greece, Italy, Spain ,etc!!!! -AGAIN,. NOT ONE Catholic bible ever replaces the words "throughout all" with a church named Catholic!! That is A FACT!!!!!
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
I was raised protestant/non denominations went agnostic/atheist for around 10 years and was baptised catholic last easter. I highly recommend looking into it if you want a better relationship with God
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@mitchellosmer1293 Bible-alone follower, I see. Check up magestirium I know that the writer of the Bible (which is Catholics) keep something from there that is not in the Bible. Even Jesus' words and all of his sayings are not written in the Bible
@@aaronlopez5396 quote--- I know that the writer of the Bible (which is Catholics) keep something from there that is not in the Bible... unquote So. Moses was Catholic? ALL the four gospels were written by Catholics???? Paul was Catholic? Odd!! ALL of them KEPT the Sabbath!!!! ALL NEVER prayed to Mary!! ALL NEVER prayed to the dead!! ALL never bowed to, prayed to a statue!!! etc, ,etc >>>quote--- keep something from there that is not in the Bible..... unquote So, that gives you all an excuse to write :your own version of the bible. These ARE FACTS!!! FACTS: Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest" Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church. >>>> CHRISTIAN The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one", >>> A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Hello Father Casey. I've been watching your videos for 3 years give or take and got confirmed 4 months ago. I have a question, what is a disabled individual's role in the church? I'm too disabled to get married or join a religious vocation but I have done activism for disability rights in my community. I want to serve God but I don't know if there's anything specific I should do besides just going to mass and receiving the Eucharist.
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
@@mikemcnamara3777 I have. Started. Got past the first goalpost and then decided I wanted a more outward, mission-focused group that really followed the path of Father Francis and didn’t idolize Benedict. He left post by the urging of the Holy Spirit. He wrote beautiful stuff. But … too political for my taste
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?" Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God? Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15). Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation. Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24). Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants. Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7). Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture. Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9). Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men. Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
I've just finished reading "Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism". They're all testimonies that reveal how these Philosophers (all of them growing up in protestant families) found the truth in the Catholic church by reasoning their way through it. Some loved philosophy first and then religion. Some did it the other way round. All of them show an honest gratitude to their protestant background, as opposed to Catholics who turn protestants and are angry about it all the time, they never stop complaining about how "wrong" they were. The book is a bit difficult to read in some parts if you are not a philosopher (I know I am not one) but the authos truly made an effort to make the description of their journeys as accesible as possible to the rest of us. Funnily enough, the simplest, yet incredibly deep testimony is the one by Peter Kreeft. Quite recommendable.
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
One of my biggest reservations to Roman Catholicism is the existence of the Eastern Orthodox Church. I primarily see Catholics refute or debate Protestants but very rarely Eastern Orthodox.
Oh the Orthodox do it too, but perhaps more casually and privately. In some sermons Orthodox priests mention Protestants and Protestant ideas as lacking, misdirected or misinformed. Or poorly informed, historically and dogmatically. It is a bit sad, because through all denominations (which were started by men) all emphasized their preferred points of theology, and dismissed, rejected or spoke poorly of this long standing Universal Church and her purpose, doctrine and theology. I know many Protestants who are wonderful people and wonderful Christians, we are all brothers and sisters. But I would love to see us all unite in the same Holy Church, as well as see the east and west reunited. All the best and God bless, T
@@ninjason57Michael Lofton of Reason and Theology and William Albrecht of Patristic Pillars have both made great videos discussing Eastern Orthodoxy. For me, other than the papacy, the arguments for the Filioque and Original Sin are just more compelling and convincing.
10 out of 10 Fr Casey. Awesome bite sized explanations to get people interested. Salvation is a gift but like any gift, it must be accepted to be useful. How do we accept the gift? By simply saying “I accept” or by acting like you accept it.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they didn't follow the Disciples instructions. Acts 19:13
No female ordination is not only a matter of tradition. It’s openly commended by St. Paul in the Bible. Whether modern people like it or not we are created differently for different purposes.
But the diaconate (deacon) can be given to women ( all nuns) as it it is subsequently established by Church ( by Apostles). All the ideas of St. Paul is not agreeable, his teachings regarding women, slaves. Pope( he has the same authority as St. Peter)along with his council bishops can change.
@billkotas9049 1 second ago Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?" Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God? Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15). Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation. Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24). Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants. Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7). Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture. Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9). Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men. Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Please look more deeply into the Church, if that is what you mean. It is not one of many, it is THE one, the bride of Christ. There is so much depth and beauty to be found. Jesus loves you deeply and personally and He is calling you. May God bless you on your journey towards Truth! :)
My grandmother wanted to be Catholic for my grandfather. However, the prohibition on birth control would have literally killed her. She had a genetic disorder that made pregnancy (and many other things) a life-threatening issue. At some point religion has to adapt to new found information, because that simple clause of 'no birth control, no exceptions' prevented an otherwise devoted Protestant Christian from being able to safely convert to Catholicism to be in the same church as her dearly beloved husband. She fortunately lived a long life and passed away 6 years after my grandfather passed.
The Catholic,church cannot ever compromise on the truth. If your grandmother didn’t believe in Catholicism enough to make the necessary sacrifices to embrace the faith then maybe it’s right she didn’t convert. Consider the men and women of the early church who died before renouncing their faith. The men who risked and sacrificed their lives to spread the word. Following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it is always our choice - and it’s never a negotiation.
Just a really quick question for any Catholics who are brave enough to engage in conversation. Is Jesus enough? Do I need: Marry, the Saints, Sacraments, a priest, a rosary, a pope, a crucifix, a building/church? I love my wife with all my heart and she knows this. But I like to SHOW her that I love her by doing certain works for her. (Some of which she may ask me to do) I don't HAVE to do these works, but I want to because it's a way for me to express my love for her. If I decide to stop doing those things, will she all of the sudden think "my husband no longer loves me?" No, that would be silly, although she may ask me why I stopped expressing my love. When I volunteer my time and money to my church, I do it because I love God and want to express it. When I try to lead my family to Christ, I do it because he asked me to and because it's the right thing to do. But in no way will I EVER think that I'm working my way to salvation. Because it can't be done. So...Is Jesus enough?
This is sort of the either/or thinking that always stumbles Protestants. Is Jesus enough? Yes. You need nothing more in your life, nothing more for salvation. But Jesus gave us his mother (literally on the cross.) He gave us the sacraments. Throughout history God used mediators when he didn’t need to. Do we just ignore those things because Jesus is enough? No! We see them as aids and guides to help us find and follow Jesus. It’s not either/or, but both/and. You are right to worry that we put these things on equal footing as Jesus, but I respectfully find your approach impoverished in that it throws away all of the wonderful gifts God wanted us to have to help us along the way.
@@BreakingInTheHabit First off; Thank you for responding. While my question may seem crass or "impoverished" as you put it, it doesn't make it any less important for ALL people to know the answer as you do. That answer being, "YES, Jesus IS enough!" Full Stop. As an example, if I ask my catholic grandmother if Jesus is enough, she is unable to answer "yes". This obviously concerns my wife and I because it seems like the message of salvation has become lost on her. That being said, it turns out that a lot of Catholics can't answer this simple question, which should concern all followers of Christ. Here's where things get interesting. You say that all of the things I listed are "gifts, aids and guides". So then why does it seem like catholic church "gifts" are required for salvation? Why does it seem like those who reject the catholic "gifts" are condemned to hell in the eyes of the Catholic church? The only gift we NEED is God's grace through faith? The only aide we need is the Holy Spirit. Is this not enough to put us back in the Fathers good graces so long as we repent of our sins? Shouldn't THAT be taught at the pulpit? Why is my grandma convinced that SHE can work and/or pay money to get someone out of Hell? Or keep herself out of hell? Lastly, you say that 'this causes protestants to stumble' however, I would argue that this is where protestants flourish. We recognize that we've been separated from the Father because of Sin. We recognize that the Holy Spirit will aid us and help keep us on the path. We know that it is because of Christ and ONLY Christ, that we have any hope of salvation. Protestants go straight to the source because the Bible told us that we can go straight tot he source. The Pope, Marry and the saints are NOT the source. Do you deny this? It seems like the Catholic church and her followers have either forgotten these core principles or intentionally leave them out in order to guilt its members into never leaving. This brings a whole new meaning to "The Truth Will Set You Free". I look forward to your response.
If Jesus is present to us and offers us opportunities for guidance and grace, and we refuse them, that's a problem, right? That's how we say that things like baptism and Eucharist are required for salvation, because a life in Christ is what's required. We do not earn our salvation through these works, we accept it. There's a huge difference. As for "going straight to the source" it seems a little disingenuous to say that while ignoring the Church that literally wrote and compiled the Bible. The "source" I think you mean is your personal interpretation of a word that is written. But what about the worshiping community that experienced Christ himself and continues to hand on the faith that he gave, that discerned what should and shouldn't be in the Bible. It seems that you are not interested in that. The problem with so many of these discussions is that Protestants hold dogmatically to _sola scriptura_ and Catholics do not. Protestants, wanted to be free of Roman authority, and so had to start fresh, which means they had no claim to Tradition or history, of actually knowing Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit for 1500 years, and so had no choice but to say "if it's not in scripture it's not true." But do you really think that the Holy Spirit abandoned the Catholic Church for 1500 years until Protestants came along to "fix it"? Or is it possible that the additions and expansions we see in 1500 years of Catholicism before the reformers is the result of the Holy Spirit aiding the Church in interpreting Scripture and Tradition within the signs of the time, inevitably causing adaptations and innovations?
@@BreakingInTheHabit There appears to be multiple contradictions here. Your 1st reply to me: "Is Jesus enough? Yes. You need nothing more in your life, nothing more for salvation." (On this we agree). Now your saying: "That's how we say that things like baptism and Eucharist ARE REQUIRED for salvation" while in the same breath saying "We do not earn our salvation through these works, we accept it." This would be a great time to clarify. Are you saying that it's works *AND* grace by which we are saved? As far as sola scriptura. When it comes to additional Biblical resources vs the Bible alone, it seems to me that those additions need to be weighed and measured up against the Holy Word, NOT the other way around. For example; Mormons, (like Catholics) also don't hold to Sola Scriptura. They have many passages in the book of Mormon that contradicts the Bible. Should we then say? "The Bible teaches different than the book of Mormon, therefore the Bible must be incorrect." I don't think the Catholic church is inherently false or evil. I think the church has positioned itself in such a way that makes it vulnerable. For example, Papal infallibility and supremacy. The current Pope has already capitulated to the LGBT community as well as environmental extremist. Sometimes I hear Catholics say "oh, but I'm not a fan of THIS pope". But that doesn't matter does it? All authority has been surrendered to this man on spiritual matters. So if the Pope comes out and says "Jesus would not turn away someone from heaven for being gay" (as Pope Francis said) ALL Catholics have to agree. One day a Pope will do or say something that is so blatantly against Biblical teachings that it can't be overlooked/ignored or excused. This will have a detrimental effect on Catholic followers.
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?" Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God? Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15). Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation. Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24). Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants. Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7). Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture. Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9). Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men. Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
❤Tks to Father Casey, a great video to refresh what we learned in RCIA. The word "Catholic" indeed means "universal" and Catholics around the world are blessed to attend Mass with the same readings and follow the same ritual in receiving Holy Communion in remembrance of Jesus. God Bless ! ❤
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they didn't follow the Disciples instructions. Acts 19:13
When I was at my lowest, it was a catholic priest who showed me the way forward. He didn’t even care if I was catholic, he just wanted to help
Then he touched you
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
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CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@@mitchellosmer1293Christ did teach a lot of the things listed you just don’t want to accept it
Quran (only scripture with 100% accuracy/preservation) says Allah is “Al-Ahad”(one/indivisible).Philosophically, It is impossible for 3 distinct perfections to exist simultaneously. Father (Perfection 1/distinct1) =Son (Perfection 2/distinct2)=idolatry.This is due to addition of two extra perfections that are Co-equal/Co-eternal&distinct with Allah(the most Exalted) and therefore “son” will always limit the “Father” , therefore rendering both limited/imperfect. Allah(perfection) is by definition infinite and cannot be limited by distinct perfection #2.(Son). Not just the Quran, but also the old/New Testament textually establish tauheed(monotheism): John 17:3. So, then why believe in trinity and associate two imaginary parts to Allah(one/indivisible/Self-Sufficient/All-Loving)? How could your love/worship be undivided/exclusive for Allah(the most Exalted) when there are two other equally unique/perfect entities to adore? The verses of bible used by trinitarians are extremely vague and require hard interpretation to extract the understanding that Father/Son/Holy Ghost are Co-equal/Co-Eternal&distinct.
God bless everyone
I have noticed that most converts to Catholicism study their way into the faith.
If you study with an open mind, you will study yourself to the Church. If you study with a closed-mind you are likely a narcissist and will study yourself to hate.
Some study their way out too.
Yeah they read church history and realize the truth
That’s exactly what happened to me. God used my love of history and zeal for Him to guide me in. ❤
@chitwithac4487 Well said.
I’m meeting with someone today to discuss RCIA.
Praying for you! You will find truth.
Look for an SSPX chapel and go to mass there. Run away from the "modern" Catholic Church.
And keep asking questions! Even if you think they are embarrassing. Anywhere you can find an answer.
If you have a question, ask asap, otherwise hou miss the moment.
Good luck 🙂🙏🏻
@Shaara1 that's what's great about the Catholic Church - we encourage you to do your own research, science doesn't conflict with the Church, ask as many questions as you can.
Nothing like cracking a cold one, sitting on the couch and watch a little bit of theology video. Greetings from Spain, Father Casey, may God give you a long and plenty life..
I call no man father. I prefer dad
@@rayneweber5904 I've received a Catholic education, so I call "Father" to a Catholic priest such as Father Casey here. But yeah, I got your pun. You did a funni haha©
@@rayneweber5904 Why did Paul call himself a father and referred to Abraham as a father? Lmaooo
ah, Spain! My ancestors were from Salamanca. My family is from Jalisco, Mexico.
Dude I do the same thing drink a couple cold ones and learn theology. Greetings from USA brother
Born into the cult islam, to new age for over a decade and now at 30 I joyfully received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist at this year's Easter vigil. As a newly initiated Catholic, after RCIA I am grateful to fully participate in the faith and experience God’s graces in a welcoming parish community
@billkotas9049
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Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Welcome home, sister!💐❤️🔥
@@aaronlopez5396 thank you Aaron! 🙏 Pray for you 💕
@@billkotas9049 #1--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Sunday as a Holy Day???
#2--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Mary is a mediator/intercessor?
#3--Where in the Bible did Christ change the Sabbath to Sunday???
#4--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary has gone/ will go to heaven?
#5--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man is head of His church???
#6--Where in the Bible is the title "pope" mentioned???
#7--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that those that die go right to heaven??
#8--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that mere men have to authority to change what God wrote???
#9--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is a pope?
#10--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can talk to the dead?
#11--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary will remain a virgin?
#12--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that is/was sinless?
#13--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that the Sabbath has been abolished?
#14--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must go through a church for our salvation?
#15-Where in t he Bible did Christ teach that man has a right to change What God wrote and sanctified??
#16--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must confess our sins to a priest?
#17---Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Rome is where He will set up New Jerusalem?
#18--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man (Pope) is infallible?
#19--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is THE ROCK?
#20--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that NO gentile needs to keep the Sabbath?
#21--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can worship angels?
#22--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to bow to statues of Mary?
#24--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to worship Mary?
#25--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that anyone can add/take away HIS words?
etc, etc.
I ask for book, chapter and verse!! NO CATHOLIC will!!!
Just a simple book, chapter and verse!! Why is that to much to ask???
ALL i get is :read that/this book, watch that/this video, talk to a priest, OR outright condemnation for even asking questions. I feel sorry for any future converts when NO Catholic will answer their questions!!!
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I am also an ex muslim christian. I’m still not sure whether to be catholic or orthodox. I wish that the church had never split
Christ is Lord ✝️🇻🇦
Si, el verdad! Amor de Puerto Rico!♥️🙏✝️🇵🇷🇻🇦
Amén
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Hi Fr Casey! I spent the past 10 years as a Baptist theologian and recently came into communion into the Church at this year’s past Easter vigil. As I began to develop an interest for theology in college and saw a lot of contradictions in scripture and history compared to Baptist beliefs and other Protestant theology. I eventually came to the conclusion that the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, or anglician church were the closest to the church of the early fathers. I determined on the Catholic Church. Couldn’t deny it any further. I basically studied my way into the church. Your channel was a huge driving force in my conversion. I love your videos and your down to earth simple approach. I must say I’m a Dominican at heart but gotta love the Franciscans too haha.(im currently in the process to become a lay Dominican) I must say it was a daunting task to summarize Catholic Theology in 10 minutes. But I think you did an excellent job. Especially your summary of Soteriology. It is honesty one of the simplest and most nuanced definition of Catholic Soteriology I’ve heard. Thank
You for all you do!
As a fellow Dominican-minded individual, I am humbled by your journey and welcome you to our family! May your pursuit of the beautiful rationality of God’s majestic creation and the mysteries of His divine nature bring you ever closer to His heart.
Theology is a interesting hobby. I find it enthralling to learn how others see the World. The ability of folk to hold various even inconsistent ideas seems part of the Human conditions. I wonder what Fa Casey feels. I'm confident that while an able public communicator he wouldn't believe much of what he asserts. Perhaps when he is older and learns a bit more he'll talk about the more interesting sense of our World.
@@russellmiles2861 I find it unlikely that he disbelieves much of what he teaches; one does not irrevocably dedicate one’s life to a single, all-consuming pursuit without great conviction of belief.
Same story here. Amazing and I would change it
@@LOVEMUFFIN_official oh folk can ... He seems very intelligent. I imagine he offers the company line as we all do in our lives but Father Casey doesn't seem to show much conviction. But I am likely to be wrong - he may believe what he says ... That would be Stanger.
Praying the Rosary daily and visiting the Eucharistic at least 30 minutes a day, saved me from anxiety, depression, panic attacks and anguish. My Lord and Savior, my parish and father Fausto they all healed me and for that im grateful and forever thankful
I am a Catholic, born and raised and I have to admit my knowledge of the faith is more or less on a surface level. Videos like this always piqued my curiousity to dive deeper and fall in love more and more to Jesus. God bless you! 🙏
I can't imagine God is bothered
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
1--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Sunday as a Holy Day???
#2--Where in the Bible does Christ teach Mary is a mediator/intercessor?
#3--Where in the Bible did Christ change the Sabbath to Sunday???
#4--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary has gone/ will go to heaven?
#5--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man is head of His church???
#6--Where in the Bible is the title "pope" mentioned???
#7--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that those that die go right to heaven??
#8--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that mere men have to authority to change what God wrote???
#9--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is a pope?
#10--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can talk to the dead?
#11--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Mary will remain a virgin?
#12--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that is/was sinless?
#13--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that the Sabbath has been abolished?
#14--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must go through a church for our salvation?
#15-Where in t he Bible did Christ teach that man has a right to change What God wrote and sanctified??
#16--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we must confess our sins to a priest?
#17---Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Rome is where He will set up New Jerusalem?
#18--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that a mere man (Pope) is infallible?
#19--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that Peter is THE ROCK?
#20--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that NO gentile needs to keep the Sabbath?
#21--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we can worship angels?
#22--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to bow to statues of Mary?
#24--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that we are to worship Mary?
#25--Where in the Bible did Christ teach that anyone can add/take away HIS words?
etc, etc.
I ask for book, chapter and verse!! NO CATHOLIC will!!!
Just a simple book, chapter and verse!! Why is that to much to ask???
ALL i get is :read that/this book, watch that/this video, talk to a priest, OR outright condemnation for even asking questions. I feel sorry for any future converts when NO Catholic will answer their questions!!!
@@mitchellosmer1293 to be frank: there is no list of 10 Commandments anywhere in the Bible
The Bible is not a set of rules to abey. We have work out our own way in the World
@@russellmiles2861 quote---to be frank: there is no list of 10 Commandments anywhere in the Bible .. unquote
To be frank, your comment proves your ignorance of the bible!!!
>>>If your comment is true, what are these????
Exodus 20:3-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 you shall have no other gods before[a] me.
4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your
God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, 6 but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation[b] of those who love me and keep my commandments.
7 You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.
8 Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10 But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work-you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it.
12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
13 You shall not murder.[c]
14 You shall not commit adultery.
15 You shall not steal.
16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
17 You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
-------Deut. 5:6-21
Catholics are Christians 🎉
Love from Zimbabwe
Pax et Bonum/Peace and Goodness, love of the Cross be with you.
"Family", on earth as it is in Heaven, please pray with us and for us.
From the city of St. Francis/San Francisco California.
Jesus never told anyone to become a "Christian", He told people they "must be born again". The disciples were first called "Christians" - a term of contempt - in Antioch and since then all believers in Christ are called Christians but you can only be born again if you repent of your sins, ask Jesus to forgive you those sins and then to trust in Him to save you and make Him Lord over your life. Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, New Apostolic, the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation - i.e. 'name-it-and-claim-it, prosperity gospel people), Catholics are called "christians", i.e. those who practice "Christianity; sleeping in a dog house does not make you a dog....
@@Craigs_Veritas_Bullet1nYapping
@@JT-vk7mv Yapping? Okay sure, but is he (@Craigs_Veritas_Bullet1n) wrong?
@@Wolfspyder5 yes he's wrong
I went through RCIA this past year. This is like RCIA in twn minutes.
BTW, thanks Fr Casey, your vids helped me throughout RCIA.
As a protestant, I have nothing but love for our Catholic brothers and sisters. We're all just trying to serve our Lord God the best ways we can with our understanding. When the Lord returns, we'll all be united together under him either way 🙏 ✝️
Amen brother, regardless of denomination, we are all brothers and sisters of the same wonderful God. May we all see him when our time comes 🙏✝️
Love this
I'm Catholic and some of dearest friends are Protestants, we don't know why the church is split, and maybe we don't need to, yet Christ has commanded us to love one another as He has loved us! And so we should heed His words!
All the Protestants need to be like u
Finally. I've never understood why us Christians don't all stick together. We're all brothers and sisters who follow the peaceful words of Jesus
Hello Father Casey :) I am a Protestant, but i love how you explain the differences between the denominations, with great respect and awareness 😊 God Bless your beautiful soul ✝️
Just started OCIA a couple weeks ago and been fired up about Catholicism since February. The Holy Spirit has been guiding me. I was raised in the New Age, Metaphysics, Hinduism, Buddhism. I was not Christian. Never baptized. Now I weekly attend Traditional Latin Mass and veil. What a whirlwind! God is so good! Praise Jesus 🙏🏽
Welcome! I was raised Catholic and yet I’m also enrolled in my parish’s OCIA. Continuously learning! You’ve got an interesting list of experiences.
New convert here after 40+ years as a Baptist, great high level summary.
Congratulations my friend!
Welcome home, my brother.
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
>>>>
CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
>>>
A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@@mitchellosmer1293 Christ never taught that Peter is pope?
Are you sure? Please read Matthew 16:18-19!
Christ never taught that Mary will go to heaven?
Are you sure? Please read Revelation 12:1!
Christ never taught that Mary is a mediator/intercessor?
Are you sure? Please read John 2:1-11!
Christ never taught that Mary never sinned?
Are you sure? Please read Luke 1:28!
Christ never taught that Mary remained a virgin?
Are you sure? Please read Luke 1:34!
Christ never taught that a mere man is head of His church?
Are you sure? Please read John 21:15-17!
Christ never taught about a church named Catholic?
Are you sure? Please read Matthew 28:19!
Christ never taught that we can pray to the dead?
Are you sure? Please read Luke 16:19-31!
Christ never taught that the dead can hear our prayers?
Are you sure? Please read Revelation 5:8!
Christ never taught that anyone can change the day of worship?
Are you sure? Please read Acts 20:7!
Christ never taught to confess to a "priest"?
Are you sure? Please read John 20:21-23!
Christ never taught a priest can forgive your sins?
Are you sure? Please read John 20:22-23!
Christ never taught salvation is through a church?
Are you sure? Please read Matthew 16:18!
Been baptist for 30 years. Ive quit going to church. Havent been in a year now. I feel a strong drawing power to the catholic religion.
I am not a cradle Catholic. I am a RCIA Catholic from 1987, in the Malaise Era of the Norvus Ordo Mass. I was then and am now an Altar Server at age 51.
Awesome!
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
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CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. Isaiah 31:2, In his wisdom, the LORD will send great disaster; he will not change his mind. He will rise against the wicked and against their helpers.
@@mitchellosmer1293 Mary was a virgin.Luke 1:27 states that Mary was a virgin.
"How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures".
8 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW TO BE SAVED
1) Everyone is a sinner, missing the mark of God’s perfection- Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6
2) The result and penalty of sin is death (in lake of fire) You have a sin debt to pay - Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15
3) Not only is God perfect, but the eternal heaven is also perfect place. No sin could enter there. Man must be perfectly righteous (righteous as God is, not just being good enough) to go to heaven. - 2Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:27
4) Nothing man could do could save him or help save him- Ephesians 2:8,9, Romans 4:5, Titus 3:5
5) Christ made a complete payment for all sin (our sin debt paid in full) and offer His Righteousness- 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:24, Colossians 2:13,14
6) Christ paid the price by shedding His blood, the atonement of our sins. The blood pays for your forgiveness-Ephesians 1:7
7) All man must do to be saved is to Believe Jesus was the Lord who paid for all his sin. Receive Christ as his Saviour. God gives eternal life only to those who will accept it by faith alone. - John 1:12, John 6:28,29, Philippians 3:9
Salvation cannot be earned by your WORKS, or what you do, but rather by FAITH. But the question arises: Faith in What?
The answer is simple - by faith in the shed blood and finished work of Christ Jesus on the cross when He died in your place for your sins!
8) Man can know he has eternal life - Romans 6:23, 1John 5:13
"Salvation is in Christ alone, by Faith alone through His Blood alone".
Will you accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour today by simple childlike faith from the heart, trusting only in his shed blood to save your soul from hell.
I am so genuinely sad that 1/3 of our parishes are closing here in Buffalo New York. Every church I attend seems to be shutting down. But this video help me put my trust back where it should be and I appreciate you for this. 🙏🏼🕊️
Why sad - folk can choose to pursue their life as they wish. Isn't it better that those people who gave lip service to Roman Catholic beliefs have moved on..
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Find a Baptist Church which preaches the Word of God and of men.
I am not Christian. But when you explain, it seems easy to understand what you said. I subscribed to your channel. You sound interesting 🤔
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?"
Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?
Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).
Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.
Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).
Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.
Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).
Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).
Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.
Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).
Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.
Many other examples could be given.
These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
Currently in RCIA with my husband and daughter - largely due in part to coming across your videos a year and a half ago.
Congrats!!
Just got confirmed this past Easter, and this was a nice refresher for me!
Only your faith in Jesus can you be saved. Please study the history of the catholic church.
It is hard to summarize a faith, such as ours, that has such a vast and rich history, and which is so replete with traditions, extensive rules, and detailed theology. Given the enormity of this task, Father Casey, you acquitted yourself nicely! This is an excellent primer for those who are unfamiliar with our faith. Thank you. I can definitely use this as an introduction to those who are curious about Catholicism.
You said " a faith which is so replete with traditions, extensive rules, and detailed theology".
Do you know what the Bible says about the traditions of men and your works/rules?
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
>>>>
CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
>>>
A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Thank you for this video, Hello From Uzbekistan 🇺🇿✝️🇻🇦
I feel lost in this world and I'm looking for answers. My path thus far has led me here and I must thank you and express my appreciation and gratitude for your kind and informative words. They will not fall on deaf ears.
Charles Stanley "Life Principles Bible" is based on God's Word. This is wonderful study Bible. God's Word teaches us how to be saved by grace and not of men. True Baptists/Christian Churches teach the Word of God.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20
If any church 'teaches' other than what the apostles taught, they are irregular churches.
The Word of God as told by the 12 apostles (only).
Acts 1: v 15-22 Apostles: Those men who actually saw Jesus, walked, ate, drank with Him. They also saw his resurrection.
No saint can take Jesus’ place. “There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). There is no one else who can mediate with God for us.
Since Jesus is the only mediator, Mary and the saints cannot be mediators. Further, the Bible tells us that Jesus Christ Himself is interceding for us before the Father: “He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:25).
With Jesus Himself interceding for us, why would we need Mary or the saints to intercede for us? Whom would God listen to more readily than His only begotten Son? Romans 8:26-27 says the Holy Spirit is also interceding for us. With the second and third Persons of the Trinity already interceding for us before the Father, why would we need to have Mary or the saints interceding for us?
Truly hope this helps you in your walk for knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ. (It is NOT through or by the catholic church)
You mentioned the church determining what went into the bible. If you have time, would you do a video on the differences between the bibles for the denominations? For example, the Coptic bible is different from the Catholic Bible and I believe that the Ethiopian church has the most books out of all the current Christian denominations. Really interesting stuff if you ask me.
As far as I am aware, the two main things that separate the different Bibles seems to be: 1) how many books to include within the Old Testament, 2) the quality of translation between of each different edition of the Bible; with different translations emphasizing different qualities of translation, such as readability or literal word for word accuracy.
From what I understand. The Bibles are the same. By that I mean same authors. The difference is some faiths like the Ethiopian Orthodox Church kept every single book that was ever collected in their Bible. I believe the Catholic church removed the Book of Enoch, Jubilee, and Jasher from the cannonized Bible used by the church, due to not being able to find any originals and these books not being in line with the rest of the books, and that these books could have been fake. The leaders in Judaism also removed these books from their Tanakh for the same reason (I believe). The Orthodox church ☦️ broke down the Bible in verses at different points than the Catholic church did, so a chapter number in a Bible used by Orthodox Christians may be be different from that of one used by a Catholic Christian.
The Counsel in 383 AD decided which books would be in the Bible. It’s historical fact that cannot be refuted. Protestants worldwide should thank The Church for preserving the manuscripts and codifying them. Then defending them until Luther butchered them.
Keep in mind all Christian Bibles have the same 27 New Testament books.
@@m_d1905Yes, but protestant versions are shorter still. For example there is more verses in Mk 16 or J 1 in Catholic Bible.
Oh wow.. Few days ago I thought that I want to learn how to talk with people about our faith in a simple way not leaving out important things. Now I've found this video😍 Thank you so much!
God Bless you Fr. Casey. It is videos like this that were very helpful for me coming back to and my wife coming into to the Catholic faith.
Thank you I started dating a catholic man 4 and a half years ago. I'm now turning catholic 😊it's a lot of information and very interesting
I’m in the same situation. It’s awesome to hear from others :)
Great video. The only things I would add in the rapid round are: 1. Public vs private revelation, we are not required to believe in new private revelation but those approved can deepen our devotion, same thing with relics. 2. Orders and religious institutions. There's Pope, cardinals, arch/bishops, priests, deacons, third order, and lay. 3. Different rites, roman vs eastern, etc. 4. Maybe mention more about saints or doctors of the church.
Hard to fit everything in a 10 minute video though
Just to add, I think your videos are by far the best to show to incoming Catholics. Also, those in my generation who were poorly catechized. Your videos peaked my interest this past Lent and has GREATLY deepened my spiritual journey these past few months. You're the RUclips I recommend most when talking about Catholicism in practice. Combined with Bishop Robert Barron's more theological content, it's a one two punch! Nice job.
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Becoming Catholic has filled me with a joy that is indescribable. It truly feels like you’re living in the light of God. If you’re thinking about joining, I definitely recommend it.
I've taught Church History for 7 years, I find something new everytime
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Isn't it beautiful! Never stop learning!!
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Shout out to all my fellow Protestant watching for some reason
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
I'm protestant and I want to know the theology of the different churches so that I can make an informed decision if I were to convert.
By reading the comments of the protestants i have understood that they read and study the bible to seek a reputation for being learned but not to actually take a profit from it. Their comments never shows humility or faith its just arrogance and pride. Its a pity how misunderstood their.
Awesome explanation! Fantastic ❤thank you for sharing ❤
10 minutes of sheer brilliance. Well done😊🎉🎉🎉
Whew! I don’t know how you just did that! Great summary. Rest assured, there is much more to study within Catholicism.
I believe in one holy catholic qnd aposotlic church 🙏🏼
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
quote---I believe in one holy catholic qnd aposotlic church.. unquote
A "church" NEVER mentioned in the bible????
@@mitchellosmer1293 maybe not. But I've found many good things in this world that the good book doesn't explicitly say
@@quinjamison8980 quote---But I've found many good things in this world that the good book doesn't explicitly say.. unquote
Then HOW do you you know they are the truth????
@@mitchellosmer1293 i pray on it and try it if it seems good. "taste and see that I am good"
One minor addition: As Pope St. John Paul II noted in "Mary and the Drama of Human Death" the idea that Mary did not die is not part of the dogma of the Assumption but a pious belief that entered theological discussion in the 17th century. In fact, Pius XII, in the document that defined the Assumption, cites several church fathers who mention Mary's death. For most of Catholic history and especially in the Eastern Catholic churches today, Mary's death (dormition) is commemorated along with the reunion of her body and soul in her assumption. JPII taught that Mary's Immaculate Conception and status as the new Eve didn't imply she existed in a pre-fallen condition not subject to death, but that if the Son was subject to death, it was fitting that she would be too.
Inb4 idolatry comments
Inb4 "why pray to saints" comments
Inb4 "Catholic aren't Christians" comments
Inb4 paragraphs of Bible verses somehow meant to debunk the Church
Inb4 blasphemous comments about Our Blessed Mother
Amen and God bless
You forgot angry chronically online Orthobros
@@tippiergnome8471 To be fair, we Orthodox find them cringe too generally.
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
@@billkotas9049could I ask you to do me a favour? Just set aside your beliefs for a minute. Sit quietly and say 3 Hail Marys… ask our blessed mother to guide you to her son. Then see what she does. You can always go back to disrespecting her if it doesn’t work for you.
My favorite quip to describe church authority is that it's authority FOR us, not OVER us.
I saw that highlighted in here a bit. Love it!
I really appreciate this channel, and especially this video. My family really misrepresented what Catholicism is my whole life, so for a long time I didn't think Catholics were Christians. Now I know they are, and I am glad to see it's not what I thought it was.
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
>>>CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
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I was baptized, confirmed, and received first communion two days ago! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!
*Praise our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ* 🙏❤️✝️
Excellent. The only thing I would add is the roots of Christianity in the Old Testament going back thousands of years before Jesus' incarnation.
Great video, but so much information. I feel like I ran a marathon in 10 minutes. I should probably watch more of your videos
Not sure why it never crossed my mind before as to when the word Catholic was first used (110AD). I looked up when the word Orthodox was first used and was surprised to find how many centuries later that would be (1150-1500AD).
Thank you Father Casey for answering the question that I never thought of to ask!
For the most part they were considered the “Church in the East” and “Church in the West.”
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
quote---Not sure why it never crossed my mind before as to when the word Catholic was first used (110AD.. unquote
Then WHY do you Catholics insist Jesus was the start of Catholicism????
That word is NEVER mentioned in the bible!!!
Ignatius of Antioch in 110 AD used to word "catholic", not "Catholic", to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church. Catholics with the capital C stands for a subset of Christians, not universal. So Catholics are not catholic.
@@PhilChan4570 quote---Ignatius of Antioch in 110 AD used to word "catholic", not "Catholic", to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church. Catholics with the capital C stands for a subset of Christians, not universal. So Catholics are not catholic....unquote
READ the Letter!!!!!!
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans
Chapter 8. Let nothing be done without the bishop (NOT POPE!!)(
See that you all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery as you would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as being the institution of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful without the bishop either to baptize or to celebrate a love-feast; but whatsoever he shall approve of, that is also pleasing to God, so that everything that is done may be secure and valid.
IT IS CAPITALIZED!!!!
....Quote--- to describe collectively Christian believers as one universal church....unquote
Two problems with that!!!
#1-----CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
FOLLOWERS of the TEACHINGS of Christ!!!
Written 2000 years ago! NOT my interpretation!!!
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
--And NO CATHOLIC follows Christ and HIS Teachings!!
I suggest you ask yourself: Is this what Christ taught???
--#2--
The word Catholic derived from the Late Latin Catholicus and from the Greek adjective καθολικός (katholikos) meaning “universal”] comes from the Greek phrase καθόλου (katholou), meaning “on the whole”, “according to the whole”, “throughout all” or “in general”, and is a combination of the Greek words κατά meaning “about” and ὅλος meaning “whole”. In Latin, the word Catholic is also translated as “Universal”, which can be read in the Holy Bible:
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“ai men oun EKKLESIA(church) KATH (throughout) OLES (all) tēs ioudaias kai galilaias kai samareias eichon eirēnēn oikodomoumenai kai poreuomenai tō phobō tou kuriou kai tē paraklēsei tou agiou pneumatos eplēthunonto.”
>>>>lets' take out the words "THROUGHOUT ALL" and replace it with "Catholic".
So the CHURCH Catholic Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.” (Acts 9:31 ESV)
Does that make sense?
WHAT IS THAT VERSE ABOUT????? PEACE!!! In THREE areas around Judea!!!!!!
NOT the whole world!!! NO mention of Grece, Spain, Italy, etc!!
I will quote CATHOLIC BIBLES!!!
***Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samar′ia had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied.
Even that bible does NOT replace the words "throughout all" with Catholic.
>>>>>Acts 9:31
*****New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
31 Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
___Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>Acts 9:31
New American Standard Bible
31 So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria [a]enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it [b]continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing.
---------__Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>Acts 9:31-42
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
31 Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.
--------------__Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>>Acts 9:31
American Standard Version
31 So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being [a]edified; and, walking [b]in the fear of the Lord and [c]in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
--------------__Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>Acts 9:31-42
Darby Translation
31 The assemblies then throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and were increased through the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
---------__Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>Acts 9:31-42O
1599 Geneva Bible
31 [a]Then had the Churches rest through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were [b]edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord, and were multiplied by the comfort of the holy Ghost.
--------__Catholic not mentioned!!
>>>>>Yet, you Catholics insist the words throughout all means universal!!!
Catholic!!!! NO BIBLE Replaces those words "throughout all" with the name Catholic!!!!!!
NONE!!!!
What is Acts 9:31 about?? PEACE in THREE ares of Judea!!! NOT the whole world!!!!
NO mention of Greece, Italy, Spain ,etc!!!!
-AGAIN,. NOT ONE Catholic bible ever replaces the words "throughout all" with a church named Catholic!! That is A FACT!!!!!
Thank you for making these great videos Father
Very good. I converted to the Catholic church 14 years ago and have been blessed in great ways. Enjoyed the view of the forest. Thanks
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
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CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@@mitchellosmer1293
That’s why they make Fords and Chevys.
I was raised protestant/non denominations went agnostic/atheist for around 10 years and was baptised catholic last easter. I highly recommend looking into it if you want a better relationship with God
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
YEYY, KEEP YOUR FAITH STRONG!!
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
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CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
@mitchellosmer1293 Bible-alone follower, I see. Check up magestirium I know that the writer of the Bible (which is Catholics) keep something from there that is not in the Bible. Even Jesus' words and all of his sayings are not written in the Bible
@@aaronlopez5396 quote--- I know that the writer of the Bible (which is Catholics) keep something from there that is not in the Bible... unquote
So. Moses was Catholic? ALL the four gospels were written by Catholics???? Paul was Catholic?
Odd!!
ALL of them KEPT the Sabbath!!!!
ALL NEVER prayed to Mary!!
ALL NEVER prayed to the dead!!
ALL never bowed to, prayed to a statue!!!
etc, ,etc
>>>quote--- keep something from there that is not in the Bible..... unquote
So, that gives you all an excuse to write :your own version of the bible.
These ARE FACTS!!!
FACTS:
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest"
Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins.
Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church.
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CHRISTIAN
The Greek word Χριστιανός (Christianos), meaning "follower of Christ", comes from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "anointed one",
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A Christian (/ˈkrɪstʃən, -tiən/) is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Thank you for making this. I'm not Catholic, but this really helped me research and understand the religion.
Hello Father Casey. I've been watching your videos for 3 years give or take and got confirmed 4 months ago. I have a question, what is a disabled individual's role in the church? I'm too disabled to get married or join a religious vocation but I have done activism for disability rights in my community. I want to serve God but I don't know if there's anything specific I should do besides just going to mass and receiving the Eucharist.
Sounds like you're doing great to me but I'm curious what Fr. Casey might say.
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you-unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures(1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
❤ this document.May God bless all listeners
St. Bonaventure said he was a Franciscan because it is the origin and perfection of the church. That’s why I became a Catholic
Consider becoming a secular Franciscan.
@@mikemcnamara3777 I have. Started. Got past the first goalpost and then decided I wanted a more outward, mission-focused group that really followed the path of Father Francis and didn’t idolize Benedict. He left post by the urging of the Holy Spirit. He wrote beautiful stuff. But … too political for my taste
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?"
Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?
Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).
Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.
Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).
Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.
Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).
Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).
Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.
Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).
Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.
Many other examples could be given.
These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
I've just finished reading "Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism". They're all testimonies that reveal how these Philosophers (all of them growing up in protestant families) found the truth in the Catholic church by reasoning their way through it. Some loved philosophy first and then religion. Some did it the other way round. All of them show an honest gratitude to their protestant background, as opposed to Catholics who turn protestants and are angry about it all the time, they never stop complaining about how "wrong" they were. The book is a bit difficult to read in some parts if you are not a philosopher (I know I am not one) but the authos truly made an effort to make the description of their journeys as accesible as possible to the rest of us. Funnily enough, the simplest, yet incredibly deep testimony is the one by Peter Kreeft. Quite recommendable.
Absolutely fantastic run down!
Great job brother. Thank you for your work
Good explanation of sanctification.
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Very unbelievably well- condensed but elaborate volume of the beliefs of Catholicism. I love it. I'm showing this off to my friends. Thank you.
I'll watch it first. Then I'll have a question.
You have single handedly made me understand Catholicism more than any Catholic I've met
eso no dice muy bien de nosotros😅 hahahahh estamos trabajando en ello lo prometo
You just wrote the Cliff Note for a religion class…😂
THANK you very much for this explanation of the catholic fairh. Greetings from the Netherlands.
One of my biggest reservations to Roman Catholicism is the existence of the Eastern Orthodox Church. I primarily see Catholics refute or debate Protestants but very rarely Eastern Orthodox.
Oh the Orthodox do it too, but perhaps more casually and privately. In some sermons Orthodox priests mention Protestants and Protestant ideas as lacking, misdirected or misinformed. Or poorly informed, historically and dogmatically. It is a bit sad, because through all denominations (which were started by men) all emphasized their preferred points of theology, and dismissed, rejected or spoke poorly of this long standing Universal Church and her purpose, doctrine and theology. I know many Protestants who are wonderful people and wonderful Christians, we are all brothers and sisters. But I would love to see us all unite in the same Holy Church, as well as see the east and west reunited.
All the best and God bless,
T
@@timonkokalj5911 I was more referring to Catholics refuting and debating Eastern Orthodoxy and vice versa.
Michael Lofton on RUclips has good information on that
@@ninjason57 oh yeah sorry, i misunderstood the comment :)
@@ninjason57Michael Lofton of Reason and Theology and William Albrecht of Patristic Pillars have both made great videos discussing Eastern Orthodoxy.
For me, other than the papacy, the arguments for the Filioque and Original Sin are just more compelling and convincing.
10 out of 10 Fr Casey. Awesome bite sized explanations to get people interested. Salvation is a gift but like any gift, it must be accepted to be useful. How do we accept the gift? By simply saying “I accept” or by acting like you accept it.
Just to tease you Fr. Casey
Video is 9:38 minute tho🫡
Spend the last 22 seconds praying
@@alexandersanchez1338haha! I like that!
I'll talk slower next time.
@@BreakingInTheHabit
No need! I found this video very useful! Will send it over to loved ones !
Clarity is a beautiful thing.
Thank you, Father Casey. Wonderful, concise, clear summary.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they didn't follow the Disciples instructions. Acts 19:13
Whew! You're getting very good, Fr. Casey! Please--post of video of yourself delivering a homily--I bet you're very good at that as well.
No female ordination is not only a matter of tradition. It’s openly commended by St. Paul in the Bible. Whether modern people like it or not we are created differently for different purposes.
But the diaconate (deacon) can be given to women ( all nuns) as it it is subsequently established by Church ( by Apostles). All the ideas of St. Paul is not agreeable, his teachings regarding women, slaves. Pope( he has the same authority as St. Peter)along with his council bishops can change.
@@rajuthomas7471 Nuns are not deacons. Diaconate is an ordinated role, nuns are not ordinated the same way as deacons.
i think u mean condemned
@billkotas9049
1 second ago
Before you do anything just do this please, put aside your beliefs for just a moment, you can always pick them back up, sit for a moment by yourself and consider who you really are, that is the absolute truthfully real you...just give it a shot and if it doesn't work for you then proceed as you have decided, nothing more asked of you...
Deborah, Esther, Hannah, Dorcas, Lydia, Priscilla
Amazing. One of your best videos ever. It is almost everything you need to know about Catholicism in less than 10 minutes.
Great video.
Great summary of the Catholic faith. Very clear and concise!
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?"
Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?
Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).
Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.
Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).
Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.
Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).
Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).
Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.
Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).
Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.
Many other examples could be given.
These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
I am looking for a church and this is helpful .
Please look more deeply into the Church, if that is what you mean. It is not one of many, it is THE one, the bride of Christ. There is so much depth and beauty to be found. Jesus loves you deeply and personally and He is calling you. May God bless you on your journey towards Truth! :)
Wouldn't recommend living under the grasp of these Romans, I advise otherwise, Russians know what's up
Thank you, may God bless you!
Fr. Casey, thank you. I appreciate your clear and insightful explanation of my Catholic religion. Enlightened
Wow! Thank you Father Casey. This one really lit a fire in my heart for our faith.
I am Catholic - and I'm proud
Thanks much for this video.
Awesome video 😊
God bless you! Thanks for this video. Such beauty, the mystery of faith. JESUS loves you!
Very well said.... Praying that Father your always guided with the Holy Spirit.
My guy got the gist of the catechism down to 10 minutes, incredible 🙏💪
My grandmother wanted to be Catholic for my grandfather. However, the prohibition on birth control would have literally killed her. She had a genetic disorder that made pregnancy (and many other things) a life-threatening issue. At some point religion has to adapt to new found information, because that simple clause of 'no birth control, no exceptions' prevented an otherwise devoted Protestant Christian from being able to safely convert to Catholicism to be in the same church as her dearly beloved husband. She fortunately lived a long life and passed away 6 years after my grandfather passed.
The Catholic,church cannot ever compromise on the truth. If your grandmother didn’t believe in Catholicism enough to make the necessary sacrifices to embrace the faith then maybe it’s right she didn’t convert. Consider the men and women of the early church who died before renouncing their faith. The men who risked and sacrificed their lives to spread the word. Following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it is always our choice - and it’s never a negotiation.
What a video to spend my night
Nice! I would love to see a video on catholic devotions and piety. (e.g. rosary, apparitions and sacred heart) It's gets confusing. 😅
When I saw this video, I couldn't wait to watch it. ❤
Just a really quick question for any Catholics who are brave enough to engage in conversation.
Is Jesus enough?
Do I need: Marry, the Saints, Sacraments, a priest, a rosary, a pope, a crucifix, a building/church?
I love my wife with all my heart and she knows this. But I like to SHOW her that I love her by doing certain works for her. (Some of which she may ask me to do) I don't HAVE to do these works, but I want to because it's a way for me to express my love for her. If I decide to stop doing those things, will she all of the sudden think "my husband no longer loves me?" No, that would be silly, although she may ask me why I stopped expressing my love.
When I volunteer my time and money to my church, I do it because I love God and want to express it. When I try to lead my family to Christ, I do it because he asked me to and because it's the right thing to do.
But in no way will I EVER think that I'm working my way to salvation. Because it can't be done.
So...Is Jesus enough?
This is sort of the either/or thinking that always stumbles Protestants. Is Jesus enough? Yes. You need nothing more in your life, nothing more for salvation. But Jesus gave us his mother (literally on the cross.) He gave us the sacraments. Throughout history God used mediators when he didn’t need to. Do we just ignore those things because Jesus is enough? No! We see them as aids and guides to help us find and follow Jesus. It’s not either/or, but both/and.
You are right to worry that we put these things on equal footing as Jesus, but I respectfully find your approach impoverished in that it throws away all of the wonderful gifts God wanted us to have to help us along the way.
@@BreakingInTheHabit First off; Thank you for responding. While my question may seem crass or "impoverished" as you put it, it doesn't make it any less important for ALL people to know the answer as you do.
That answer being, "YES, Jesus IS enough!" Full Stop.
As an example, if I ask my catholic grandmother if Jesus is enough, she is unable to answer "yes". This obviously concerns my wife and I because it seems like the message of salvation has become lost on her. That being said, it turns out that a lot of Catholics can't answer this simple question, which should concern all followers of Christ.
Here's where things get interesting.
You say that all of the things I listed are "gifts, aids and guides". So then why does it seem like catholic church "gifts" are required for salvation? Why does it seem like those who reject the catholic "gifts" are condemned to hell in the eyes of the Catholic church?
The only gift we NEED is God's grace through faith? The only aide we need is the Holy Spirit. Is this not enough to put us back in the Fathers good graces so long as we repent of our sins? Shouldn't THAT be taught at the pulpit?
Why is my grandma convinced that SHE can work and/or pay money to get someone out of Hell? Or keep herself out of hell?
Lastly, you say that 'this causes protestants to stumble' however, I would argue that this is where protestants flourish.
We recognize that we've been separated from the Father because of Sin.
We recognize that the Holy Spirit will aid us and help keep us on the path.
We know that it is because of Christ and ONLY Christ, that we have any hope of salvation.
Protestants go straight to the source because the Bible told us that we can go straight tot he source.
The Pope, Marry and the saints are NOT the source. Do you deny this?
It seems like the Catholic church and her followers have either forgotten these core principles or intentionally leave them out in order to guilt its members into never leaving. This brings a whole new meaning to "The Truth Will Set You Free".
I look forward to your response.
If Jesus is present to us and offers us opportunities for guidance and grace, and we refuse them, that's a problem, right? That's how we say that things like baptism and Eucharist are required for salvation, because a life in Christ is what's required. We do not earn our salvation through these works, we accept it. There's a huge difference.
As for "going straight to the source" it seems a little disingenuous to say that while ignoring the Church that literally wrote and compiled the Bible. The "source" I think you mean is your personal interpretation of a word that is written. But what about the worshiping community that experienced Christ himself and continues to hand on the faith that he gave, that discerned what should and shouldn't be in the Bible. It seems that you are not interested in that.
The problem with so many of these discussions is that Protestants hold dogmatically to _sola scriptura_ and Catholics do not. Protestants, wanted to be free of Roman authority, and so had to start fresh, which means they had no claim to Tradition or history, of actually knowing Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit for 1500 years, and so had no choice but to say "if it's not in scripture it's not true." But do you really think that the Holy Spirit abandoned the Catholic Church for 1500 years until Protestants came along to "fix it"? Or is it possible that the additions and expansions we see in 1500 years of Catholicism before the reformers is the result of the Holy Spirit aiding the Church in interpreting Scripture and Tradition within the signs of the time, inevitably causing adaptations and innovations?
@@BreakingInTheHabit There appears to be multiple contradictions here. Your 1st reply to me: "Is Jesus enough? Yes. You need nothing more in your life, nothing more for salvation." (On this we agree).
Now your saying: "That's how we say that things like baptism and Eucharist ARE REQUIRED for salvation" while in the same breath saying "We do not earn our salvation through these works, we accept it."
This would be a great time to clarify. Are you saying that it's works *AND* grace by which we are saved?
As far as sola scriptura.
When it comes to additional Biblical resources vs the Bible alone, it seems to me that those additions need to be weighed and measured up against the Holy Word, NOT the other way around.
For example;
Mormons, (like Catholics) also don't hold to Sola Scriptura. They have many passages in the book of Mormon that contradicts the Bible. Should we then say? "The Bible teaches different than the book of Mormon, therefore the Bible must be incorrect."
I don't think the Catholic church is inherently false or evil. I think the church has positioned itself in such a way that makes it vulnerable. For example, Papal infallibility and supremacy.
The current Pope has already capitulated to the LGBT community as well as environmental extremist.
Sometimes I hear Catholics say "oh, but I'm not a fan of THIS pope". But that doesn't matter does it? All authority has been surrendered to this man on spiritual matters. So if the Pope comes out and says "Jesus would not turn away someone from heaven for being gay" (as Pope Francis said) ALL Catholics have to agree.
One day a Pope will do or say something that is so blatantly against Biblical teachings that it can't be overlooked/ignored or excused. This will have a detrimental effect on Catholic followers.
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?"
Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?
Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).
Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.
Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).
Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.
Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).
Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).
Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.
Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).
Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.
Many other examples could be given.
These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
This was very helpful since some of my family is catholic, and I never really understood what the difference is so thank you. Peace be with you.
Amen❤
Father Casey, you are a very good evangelist🙂
If only that (title of the video) were true... then I wouldn't have to study so much for all of my upcoming Theology exams 😂
Great summary video.
❤Tks to Father Casey, a great video to refresh what we learned in RCIA. The word "Catholic" indeed means "universal" and Catholics around the world are blessed to attend Mass with the same readings and follow the same ritual in receiving Holy Communion in remembrance of Jesus. God Bless ! ❤
quote----. The word "Catholic" indeed means "universal" .. unquote
LOL--ROFL
Prove it!!
God bless everyone
Well explained 👏 👌 👍
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they didn't follow the Disciples instructions. Acts 19:13
Bless you fr. Just wanted to say thanks. Your videos have really helped me with my relationship with God. Bless you Fr.
Ages 1-21: Atheist
Ages 21-22: Protestant
Age 23 (Present): Catholic
Never have I felt closer to God.
Age 21 : interested about orthodoxy
Age 24 (now): Ethiopian orthodoxy
Great orthodox presentation of the faith. I hope one day you have time to write a book going into more detail !
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Great summary Father Casey!