@@TastyTrees916 I feel sorry for all those who believe what they hear in the biased secular media. Public schools are the worst places when it comes to ped0philia. Learn what epheb0philia is. That's the real problem the Church has had, from fakes enrolling in the seminaries and then the priesthood, preying on young men, not boys.
@@TastyTrees916 Even as myself being an ex-Catholic, your assumption that this gentleman is a pedophile goes overboard. There are a lot of Catholic clergy that are very decent people though their and my theology is night and day apart.
As a protestant I really enjoyed this video. You gave a fair and graceful explanation to some of the devisive statements thrown around by protestants, and was very informative! Thank you for the content my Brother! God bless you and your family...
I’ve personally had a pretty bad experience with a Protestant pastor in particular who tried to persuade me not to do good. Quick backstory: I’ve been raised a Catholic but in university I joined a Bible study group which is mainly organized by Protestants, so I ended up attending some of their youth groups activities. I also volunteer once a week in a soup kitchen which is managed by Catholic monks which feeds thousands of poor people every day. So one day the youth group pastor comes to me and asks “Do you still go to that soup kitchen?”, to which I answered “Yes I really like going there, I think it’s a good thing” or something along that line, and to that he said “You know you really *don’t have* to go there since we are already saved by faith alone in Jesus”, he said that almost as if I was doing some sort of evil thing by volunteering there and wanted me to quit. Which ironically for “sola scriptura” is also wrong as Jesus himself teaches us to love one another and to help those in need and be charitable. He also teaches us to recognise people by their fruit: you can say you have faith but if you don’t apply it you’re not bearing good fruit, quite the contrary if you try to actively persuade people not to do good. The “Good Samaritan” parable is exactly about this, before the man in need was helped by the Samaritan a priest passed by without doing anything. Jesus tells us that is wrong and the Samaritan did the right thing while the priest (that most certainly had faith and thought he was “justified” by that faith alone) was in the wrong because he didn’t act on that faith when he had the chance.
@@brandywineblueFr. The One True Church used to have this issue too where priests weren't properly taught about Church Tecahing and started spreading heresy. Ex-Father Martin Luther is one such person
@@Dusticulous Kindly refute these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible!! FACTS: #1--Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.-(where is the title Pope in the Bible?) #2--Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. (Where does the bible say Mary will go/has gone to heaven?) #3--Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intercessor. (Where does the bible say Mary is a mediator? #4--Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. (Where in the bible does it state Mary never sinned?) #5--Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. (Where in the bible does it state Mary remained a virgin?) #6--Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. (Where is the Bible does it state a mere man is head of Christ's church?) #7--Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. (Where in the Bible is a church named Catholic mentioned?) #8--Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.-(Where is the bible does it state we can pray to the dead?) #9--Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. (Where in the bible does it state the dead can hear our prayers #10--Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship . (Where in the Bible does IT STATE GOD changed the day of worship to Sunday?) #11--Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest". (Where in the Bible does it state we are to confess our sins to a Priest?) #12--Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. (Where in the Bible does it state a priest can forgive our sins #13--Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church..(Where is the bible does it state our salvation comes from a church #14--Christ NEVER taught to pray to, or with beads!!! (Where in the bile does it state we are to use/pray to beads?) #15--Christ NEVER started a church named Catholic!!! (Where in the Bible does it mention a church named Catholic?) #16--Christ never said to confess your sins to a priest. The bottom line is, the Messiah kept the Law perfectly, and we are to walk as he walked according to the Scriptures at 1 John 2:4-6. Those who do not follow Messiah’s footsteps are workers of lawlessness according to the Messiah himself. Kindly refute these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible Isaiah 8:20 To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no light. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stop spreading lies about the SDA church. Catholic, Vincent L. Ramik in his RAMIK REPORT said “Considering all factors necessary in reaching a just conclusion on this issue, it is submitted that the writings of Ellen G. White were conclusively unplagiaristic”. CONCLUSIONS: “Based upon our review of the facts and legal precedents, we conclude that Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.” >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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??? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> POPE BENEDICT XVI: While Catholic believe the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it is true, “one cannot take individual biblical quotes or passages and say each one is literally true.” “It is possible to understand the sacred Scriptures as the word of God only by looking at the Bible as a whole, a totality in which the individual elements enlighten each other and open the way to understanding. It is not possible to apply the criterion of inspiration or of absolute truth in a mechanical way, extrapolating a single phrase or expression.” Catholic News Service, May 2011
Every Protestant - may I give you a challenge. I was protestant and did this. Study the early church fathers and research what they taught. The water runs clearest at the base of the spring. Studying the early church Fathers is what converted me to become Catholic.
I have studied the Church Fathers for years. It confirmed my decision to remain in the Protestant tradition. So that may have been your experience but not mine.
@@paulsmallwood1484 can you point me to the writing of the early church fathers that affirm your Protestantism? I would genuinely love to read and dive into them!!
@@sniperpronerfmods9811 One thing that convinced me is how Irenaeus described how he argued against theheretics in the third book of "Adversus Haereses".
Not everyone who believes in Jesus is a Christian, Mormons, JW's and even Muslims do. But they don't follow the scripture as it is, which is perfect by itself (Jo 17:17; 2° Tm 3:16-17; 1°Jo 2:23)
I think the lowest IQ statement I hear is in reference to crucifixes and other images of Christ crucified: "How come you guys keep Jesus on the cross? Don't you know Jesus isn't on the cross anymore?!" Thanks. We are aware that those artistic depictions of Christ redeeming the world are not a status report.
It's almost like a weird aversion to what Christ's sacrifice actually entailed. Christ isn't a baby any more, but most who make this objection have no problem with Nativity scenes. Christ's earthly life is a whole journey which the art is meant to reflect, yet they seem uncomfortable with arguably the most important part of that journey being represented.
It also limits God as we know Him. We know God exists outside of time and therefore doesn't experience reality linearly as we do. The only reason Jesus was able to fill the infinite void created by the first sin is because his sacrifice, since He is God, is also infinite. Given how little our scope is as humans living in the space time dimension, I'm not sure we're the most qualified to say that Christ is definitively off the cross in the sense that His sacrifice at calvary isn't present to Him.
The death of Christ on a cross, depicted by a crucifix, was a historical fact. And it is an infinite on-going reality, to which we become present, and from which we receive. So is His Nativity. So is His Resurrection and Ascension. The death of Jesus on the cross is what wrought our redemption and our peace.
Thanks for these explanations. I think you have a lot of Protestant (speaking in the most general sense) viewers, and your charity and patience are extremely helpful.
Bro, as a former Protestant now Catholic, I think I can say your channel is a great tool to explain the faith. Now can I complement you in saying you are such a humble dude. God bless you my brother! I hope to meet you one day!
IF YOU LOVED JESUS YOU WOULD READ HIS WORD, JOHN 1;14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
@@micahbellonline9462 Martin Luther advocated burning down Jewish peoples homes, but that doesn’t invalidate the Protestant Reformation. So Popes saying bad things doesn’t mean that there aren’t Catholics who love Jesus.
@@christopherflux6254 Yah, but we don't call Martin Father. He's a man, and he's a sinner, just like the Pope, whether you like it or not. And I still have to verify if what you're saying it's true, and if it comes from any Catholic sources, I'll just deny it.
@@micahbellonline9462 It comes from ‘The Jews And Their Lives’ which was written by Martin Luther himself. By his own admission, Martin Luther was a sinner like all of us, so his trespasses shouldn’t be used against Protestants. Of course I fundamentally disagree with the Papacy and doubt that Pope Innocent was a Christian, but that doesn’t mean that faithful Catholic Christians don’t exist.
This whole video was so well said. I’m honestly saving it so I can go back and listen again in the future. Your videos are one of the main reasons I was able to come back to Catholicism, with your explanations, wit, and humor. I have never been more fulfilled and happy since returning to the church and finding a deeper prayer life. Thank you.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
@@micahbellonline9462 the common sense question is if he said so does it make the Church false? No because all of those who God has used both in Old Testament and New Testament in their life failed in one way or another but God continued to use them. So just common sense is what leads to full truth.
I was gobsmacked when a person I went to school with asked me if I was Christian. I said "Of course, I'm Catholic." Unfazed, she asked, "But are you a Christian?" 40 years later and I'm still perplexed what didn't she understand. I, of course, learned soon after some protestants don't view Catholicism as Christian, but what does confuse me is that theologically stunted bias.
Sitting in a church and holding down a pew does not make one a Christian. Having your name on a church membership list does not make you a Christian. One needs to be born again (of water and the spirit)... Just like Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus, and he didn't get it either.... So, you have been stumped by this person's question for 40 years? All you understand is that some protestants do not view Catholics as Christian...? Honey, there are some protestants who are no more Christian than the man on the moon...They warm a pew on Sundays and live like the devil the rest of the week. I've seen Catholics do the same. It was not a theologically stunted bias... but your response was. Just because you are a Catholic does not make you a born-again believer; it just makes you a member of the Catholic Church.
As a protestant I really enjoyed this video. It explained a lot pf things that I had misunderstood and gave me a lot of information why catholics do what they do and why they practise certain things. God bless you brother
God bless you Jacob. Wish more people would write like you online, instead of using people as punching bags for their miserable day. They would be shocked how much nicer people would treat them if they stopped trolling com boxes for people to abuse, and instead took an interest in trying to learn from others.
I don’t mind Protestants like you. I just don’t like the ones who come here to tell us how wrong we are. You are open minded I like that. I went to protestant churches for 10 years.
@@lois2997 Even if any one of us had the perfect theology we wouldn't be able to know it given the amount of data, time, and reasoning power that it would require. God is always more astonishing.
One big difference I have noticed in attending both Catholic and Protestant services are I have not once ever heard a Priest/Deacon ever badmouth any other denominations whereas I have heard multiple times over from Protestant-based churches their preacher badmouthing Catholicism. Personally I think it’s a cry for power and them being in a position of power try to do everything they can to keep it so they influence their congregation to badmouth Catholics and build up a following. Think of it this way. Have you ever seen a catholic priest or deacon or nun with a fancy car or private jet?
When I was Baptist then Pentacostal, the pastors and congregation would often bad-mouth Catholicism and other Protestant denominations. I'm so glad I left that cult-like behavior.
quote---- Have you ever seen a catholic priest or deacon or nun with a fancy car or private jet?... unquote LOL!!! ROFL!!!!! LMAO!!!! So, when the Pope travels ,he goes by air, sitting in 2nd class seat? Never rides in a special vehicle??? He does NOT have guards all around him???? I suggest you get out into the world more often!!!!
Brian, you missed the most stupid thing Protestants inflict upon Catholics: "Telling Catholics what Catholics actually believe based on bible quote bingo" in very specific theological discussions.
What is the matter? You cannot keep up with the Scriptures and sound doctrine? I've gone to many of your Catholic sites to research what you all believe. One thing that always amazes me is the level of complete arrogance among some of you... Especially in trying to tell us what we do or do not understand about your faith. I've come to learn that a great majority of you do not STUDY your Bible. If you did, it is highly doubtful that you would still be Catholics. In fact, if some "protestants did the same, they would also repent. Just saying
@@krisgangwer3796 Making a fetish of the Bible while manipulating it fit your current opinion while avoiding two thousand years of teaching is the definition of hubris. Nothing you hold or believe about Christianity is true from the Apostolic Age. It is the work of the Antichrist.
@@krisgangwer3796 You call Catholics arrogant. How incredibly ironic, considering the level of arrogance you’ve exuded in this comment. And about the Bible? Lol…who do you think gave Protestants the Bible? 🤣
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
Bravo Holdsworth! You are such a dear man, and clever too. Precise and clear in articulating ideas, and easy to understand. Something that is in great demand today.
Good explanation, Brian. Don’t argue with anyone of different religions unless they are interested in conversion to Catholicism. Know your own religion and live it. Some just want to argue or bring you down. It gets really old. If how I live my faith doesn’t convince you, leave me alone. I’ll pray for you secretly.
@@marcihf217 I'm not sure it is. Some people are not open to Catholicism precisely because they do not understand it. A gentle response can work wonders.
@@hyreonk If someone asks kindly I will answer them. I have no problem. But when they come off being ignorant and mean and vicious and vile (and many unfortunately do act this way) then I don't bother.
Hmmm, what do I like best? The crystal-clear corollary of Brian's arguments, the stunning rhetoric, the occasional pinch of humour, the great knowledge of theology? Well, all of it. But on top of my list is the kind, gentle, loving human being Brian. 🔝 And I look forward to seeing 100000 followers this time next week, when I gladly turn in on another of your very enlightening programmes. Thank you so much. Deus te omnnesque tuos benedicat!
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
I think there's a lot of online, overly-zealous Catholic converts which are very hostile and rude to Protestants. They're a VERY loud minority. It's very sad since they unintentionally give a lot of people online a bad view of Catholics as a whole!
Sacramental theology really solved so many of the problems I had as a Reformed Calvinist. "Belief" and "Faith" are verbs, not nouns. You can't separate works from intellectual assent, or your faith is dead ;). My journey led me to Anglicanism, but more importantly it led me out of the wrong beliefs I had about Rome and historic Christian theology. I love Catholics now and couldn't imagine trying to convert them, which is something I spent much time in the past trying to do.
When I was a Protestant, before I even considered becoming Catholic, I was engaged to a Catholic. So a Protestant lady informed me that Catholics consider Mary Magdalene to be the patron Saint of prostitutes. I guess she expected that to startle me 😂. She just didn’t understand what it meant I guess. It means prostitutes need prayer too and Mary Magdalene is a good recommended prayer warrior for them. It doesn’t mean that Mary Magdalene approves of prostitution. Thanks for these videos! As a Catholic convert who used to be Protestant, I still get personally offended when I hear Catholics saying stupid things about Protestants. I get the feeling that the old me is being insulted and treated unfairly. I should probably get over it, but it is truly frustrating! Most Catholics just don’t even understand modern Protestants at all!
I have an open mind to think about it like I used to as a young Catholic child-- that Protestants believe in Jesus Christ just as much as Catholics do. So why should we be fighting over the differences we have. I mean having a healthy debate is one thing but people who repeat insults that have no real understanding behind them, they just look foolish. We are both brothers and sisters in Christ.
@Caroline Correia Caroline, I read your comment. The reason of such concept towards some Protestants by Catholics are perhaps the different denominations where you find some abnoxious anti Catholics expressing falsehoods against our faith, eliciting a defensive response by some Catholics, which may not be too charitable. I guess it's just a human reaction that happens on both sides. Glad you are part of our community, Caroline. Many blessings to you and your family.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
One of my brothers, who I also consider to be a friend, was talking to me about Sola scriptura, and then proceeded to call into question death bed or moments of death conversions. He specifically denied or at least cast doubt on the redemption and salvation of the good thief, to whom Jesus Himself said "Amen I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise!" That blew my mind
One one day I was arguing with two individual "Scripture Alone" followers. In one he tried to prove from Scripture that Jesus was not God. The other tried to prove from Scripture that Hell is not forever. Went one can make it up for himself, he usually does.
Why we dont follow Sola Scriptura, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25
I am neither a Catholic nor a Calvinist, and I love this video. Catholics who trust in Jesus are just as saved as us mixed up Protestants who trust in Jesus. I love your spirit. thank you brother 😊
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
@@davidm4566 Trying to lead this stiff necked goat back to the flock? Waste of time. Let them have their false idols and Mary worship. You expect them to give up their idol statues? Worse when they do not even know that protestants can have a "rosary" too... Prayer rope, wreath of Christ pearls of life. They don't even look in to things. Pope offers them a sparkly trinket and they just jump ship. Let them go. Shake their dust off.
@@user-nb2sn6id4r protestants can have wreath of Christ, pearls of life aka Lutheran rosary. You arrogant catholics are a cult and you sell out for trinkets!
I just found your video in my recommendations. I'm very glad I clicked on it. As CE User wrote before me, you explain these things extremely well. You've got a new subscriber.
@@atrifle8364 Actually, no it doesn't. Your problem is that you don't read or remember, the entirety of the Bible and therefore don't take into context what you are reading. This is typical of Roman Catholics who don't actually read the entirely of the NT. According to you, James 2:24 is actually contradicting other verses in the Bible. So, therefore, you are saying that the Bible is untrue. This is why you need to read in context. For example, Romans 4. Which explains how Abraham was justified by his faith, not by his works. The James verse you cite is what is known as the proof of faith verse. It is about the quality of the faith. Is it true faith or phony faith. Is it the type of faith that is inseparably connected to Sanctification? Is it Genuine faith, or just a mere intellectual opinion. James is talking about your works as the natural completion of your Justification, so that people can see the evidence of your justification. The bearing of "Good Fruit," this is for the eyes of man. In front of God, you would never boast of your works as if it is your due, as if justification is owed. This verse, as you interpret it, would also contradict Romans 3:28, James own words in 4:23 about Abraham's Justification, Ephesians 2:8-9, the original verses about the topic; Genesis 15:6 & 22:1. Anyways James is definitely not talking about the works of the Roman Catholic Church, that's 100% for sure.
Brian, another video I enjoyed immensely. I never lumped in the allegation of worshiping Mary into idolatry overall, but that is a great point you make. I would add to your list the general protestant denial of purgatory as one bigger point of protestant misinformation. Well done, and thank you.
@Driven By Christ Allow me to parse your statement a bit with some facts: 1. The Bible: All Christians agree that the divinely inspired Bible was completed by 397AD at the Council of Carthage. So, can you or I add anything to it, or delete anything from it? I hope you, as all, say no! But, abortion, cloning, euthanasia, gene splicing and even sola scriptura are all not in the Bible, so what do you do about such tough issues? Anyway, 1100 years after Carthage, one heretical guy did remove 7 books from the Bible because they contradicted what HE thought theology should be. Fair, you think? This has led millions astray, unfortunately. So, I will leave you with praying for (not to) the dead as in Maccabees in the true Bible. For purgation, try and start with the story in Luke 12; there are others. 2. Revelations: There are several revelations, proven by miracles, and several of those have shown scenes from purgatory to those experiencing the revelation. (Hint: Why does Amelia need to be in purgatory until the end of the world?) 3. Thank your lucky stars there is a purgatory. Christ died to atone for our sins, but as we continue to sin we cannot get into heaven without purgation/purification. But, being in purgatory, you are GUARANTEED heaven. So, relax. 4. Where do you stand on Pascal’s wager? I know where I am. I can go on and on but, just see the title of this video and re-read it.
I’m listening and love learning. As a young child I was told that having a statue of Saint Francis was idol worship. I never prayed to it and my grandfather who was not a Catholic had one in his large garden he planted. I knew as a child that my grandfather was. Humble man. No one could ever remember him lashing out in anger. He was humble and gave anonymously. The people who he helped never knew it was him. I looked up to him quietly and in awe. In my 50th year of life I read The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi. I understood his erratic behavior. I felt his excitement when he practiced humility and also being a overly excited views. I feel that so much. I have a Saint Francis of Assisi statue in my garden. I feel closer to the Holy Spirit when gardening and see the birds visiting. Thank you ❤️
I have about 20 statues. Some I inherited from my mom when she died. I just like having them around so I can look at my favorite saints. I don’t worship them like Protestants will claim.
I love "where is that in the Bible?" because if ANY piece of Scripture definitively said "There is no Pope, but Christ alone" or "The mother of Jesus was not assumed, but remains buried in the ground" then Protestants would (rightfully!) bring it up to Catholics; and yet, when a verse like James 2:24 so CLEARLY contradicts "Sola Fide", there's all manner of "well actually..." explanations, with Protestants even having the audacity to say "You believe in an unbiblical works-based salvation!" There's a reason Martin Luther wanted James and other books removed from the canon. I hate to say that Protestants just don't want to listen, but it always seems that's the case, that Protestants refuse to hear, accurately convey, or understand the Catholic position, while Catholics often have no problem with the opposite -- it's why I commented on the last video that I do think there's a fair amount of culpability for many Protestants (certainly the leaders and those regularly debating these matters online) that possibly moves them from beyond the realm of mere material heresy and into the realm of actual heresy, and I think that kind of "harsh-sounding" language might be necessary, since it's their very souls that are at risk if they're really being obstinate about the matter.
I think that many of them grew up with anti-Catholic sentiment being instilled in them from a young age. It takes someone with a very open heart to have the grace and humility to accept that everything they've been told and believed their whole life is untrue.
@@Catholicsquirrel Totally agree, I grew up with that sentiment too, so while I do believe in firmly saying "No, you're wrong" to falsehoods, I do also try to be loving and graceful in the way I conduct my life and interactions because of this. And of course, I pray for conversions.
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
that has little to do with jesus being extreme and more to do with the sinful nature of men. the reason why people don't pluck their eyes is not because jesus is using hyperbole and didn't really mean it literally but because of a combination of men's desire to keep sinning (even if subconsciously) and the prideful thinking that they could overcome those sins eventually if they really tried and their greed of placing more value to their eyes than to the kingdom of God.
Congratulations, you've explained so much to me. I've never subscribed to Calvinism because I believe that God made us as intelligent beings with free will and the desire to pursue goals in life. I've always thought that predestination was not that far off the mark from nilhism. Thank you so much!
You sure? Ephesians 1:4 Catholics are wrong, on purpose. It is an evil cult of lies. Decent people are led to doom because of their snake tongues. God gave us free will, but it is optional.
She concluded, "Do whatever He tells you to do". Incidentally, Jesus did not react because His mother interceded ~ seems he did not like the information. However v11 informs us why He made the miracle; to reveal His glory. Apparently, those who believe in Marian doctrines find an opportunity to direct that glory to Mary (as the one who direct God the Son) to answer their prayers. The deceptiness of it all is that the attention is shifted from God and rests on Mary.
Look. The Messianic prophecies said that the Messiah would bring inexhaustible banquets of bread and wine on God's holy mountain. (Also of the Leviathan fish, which is why a Jewish burial dish in the Met shows a fish dinner.) Mary was saying, "You're the Messiah, make with the inexhaustible wine." Jesus was saying, "My hour to die has not yet come, so the inexhaustible wine of My Blood cannot be served." But He figured something out. And "between me and thee" was exactly a line from Abraham getting land for Sarah's tomb, from a guy who wanted to give it to him outright. It is negotiation language of closeness, not anger. It is a great moment in salvation history, and shines glory on everyone involved, including the drinking power of Christ's new disciples. :)
I was born and raised Catholic, but fell away from the Church in my teen years, and eventually came back to Christ in a protestant church. I appreciate the foundation in faith that I received in the Catholic Church, and respect it, even though I do not agree with all of her teachings. My mother remained a devout Catholic all her life, and even was a novitiate in a convent in her late teen, early aduly years, but never took final vows, to my obvious benefit. We often had frank discussions about our common and different doctrines and practices, and learned a lot from each other, while still always respecting each other's views.
Lutherans never rejected statuary or liturgical arts of any sort. The destruction of the churches and monasteries grew out of certain strains of Calvinism and Anabaptist ideas.
I am christian, and I attend a pentecostal church because I learn so much about the bible and God there. My faith and fervor for God has increased the more I know about Him. I love your teachings and I pray that God sees our hearts and our trust in Jesus to consider is His children, so we are brothers and sisters despite our denominations
Very good outlook to have and Im sure God agrees. Find a church that speaks to u and keeps you close to God. So long as that church preaches the gospel of salvation in name of father, son, and holy spirit. I found that in the Catholic church after 30 years of bouncing around various Protestant and non denomination churches. Ironic thing is how similar they all actually are.
@johannaquinones7473 Johanna, It is good that your faith has increased. One good thing must follow another; in your case I would suggest to reflect on fidelity to our Lord's will, clearly expressed in: ▪︎MATTHEW 16:18-19 18. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build MY CHURCH, and the gates of Hades WILL NOT OVERCOME IT. 19. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Johanna, "My Church" means only one. Which is God's Will. No one, therefore, must be in division from His one true Church. Do you know why? Jesus warned us that: "every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" (Matthew 12:25). Johanna, the Gospel's divine message is always of UNITY, NOT DIVISION, as the Apostle John says: ▪︎JOHN 17:20-23 20. “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21. that ALL OF THEM MAY BE ONE, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that THEY MAY BE ONE as WE ARE ONE 23. I in them and you in me-so that they may be brought to COMPLETE UNITY. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. It is important to consider the One Church founded by Christ has also been given a permanent guarantee of truth: ▪︎JOHN 16, 13 13. When the SPIRIT of TRUTH comes, He WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL THE TRUTH; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. That is why St. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, reveals where we must go to find the Truth: ▪︎1 TIMOTHY 3:15 15. if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is THE CHURCH of the living God, THE PILLAR and FOUNDATION of the TRUTH. 2 Billion Catholics believe and practice the truth inspired by the Holy Spirit, as promised and fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ in His one true Church: All "clear thinking" and faithful Christians should NEVER attempt to divide the Body of Christ. If someone dares, our Lord gives a warning: "If he, a sinning brother, refuses to listen EVEN TO THE CHURCH, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector". (Mt 18:17) May God bless your discernment.
We don't bag Catholics, we are just very confused and search through scripture where Mary is put up on a pedestal so high with Jesus that they pray to her to intercede when Jesus said that he alone is the ONLY intercessor. And they added these to the Church almost 500 years later after when they claim it was from day one.
@@MossEYE- you have to understand that Catholics follow traditions, not teachings from the Bible. Calling someone father goes against the Bible as our one true Father is in heaven, nor do you have to confess your sins to a priest (that's a Jewish practice they hold on to) there is only one mediator between us and God and that's Jesus, it also says that all that are saved are priest so we have direct access to the Throne of God. Infant baptism is also not supported in the Bible due to baptism does not save you. They skip over the whole repent. The theif on the cross who died next to Jesus did not get baptized but yet is saved. Baptism is a public confession of faith. The Lord's supper is a rememberable of Jesus's sacrifice and does not become actual blood and flesh. People forget that Jesus spoke in parables and figuratively as the old testament said he would.
@@MossEYE- Jesus said He was the only intercessor before the father, but we ask His Mother to intercede before the Son. If this confuses you so much, ask why would Protestants request prayers to those around them to God if Jesus is the only intercessor, as you yourself stated. By the way, the phrase "only mediator" wasn't attributed to the Lord himself in the Bible, but it's from the first letter to Timothy.
@@troyellis4242 wow…so much to deal with in one comment. Let’s start here, Concerning calling no man “father”… was Paul “going against the Bible, as you put it, when he called hisself our “spiritual father” in 1 Cor. 4:17? What about when Stephen calls Abraham “our father” in Acts? Either both Paul and Stephen violated Christ’s commandment to “call no man father” or they understood his command in context. Clearly it’s the latter. They understood he was using a common teaching technique called hyperbole.
A fascinating display of answers. Reformed protestant here! Just made a catholic friend and want to learn more about her denomination. I can critique some of these replies although, I really appreciate the clarity!
I’m Catholic and the one thing that bugs me is when we get accused of worshipping Mary . We don’t worship Mary we venerate her there’s a huge difference. We worship the one true God the triune God Father,Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit
Yes it’s so sad that Protestants propagate this lie about worshipping the Blessed Virgin Mary. I’ve been ostracized from a bible study group that won’t apologize to me for anti Catholic rhetoric being shared among their group. I feel the need to peacefully teach these men that they are playing into Satan’s hands by ‘bearing false witness’. Wish me luck.
I just wanna say, I say Iove this video. I love my brothers and sisters in Christ who are Catholic. I'm more Orthodox. When I use to lean more Protestant, i used a lot of these arguments.
As a protestant, all I can say is that's a thinker Hyperbolically at least The only thing that you said, and these all were main arguments I have used before against catholicism, which I still somewhat remain in my belief is predestination. However, it might be more of a pedantic one, or perhaps a conditional one, let me explain: So the argument I'd make is that God is supreme over all, and at several points in scripture predestined certain things such as Genesis 3:15 wherein it says (God talking to the serpent) "I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel" Therefore; if God has the ability to predestine things, and has in the past, it logically follows that he will continue to do so. Then again, as I write this it occurs to me God possibly and simply doesn't always want to predestine every aspect of the universe. That perhaps he has painted the broad strokes and the most important details, and lets us, his children, paint in some of the finer details. Otherwise, my views of Protestant theology have been hit hard from this video, and I thank you Mr. Holdsworth, this is much to consider. It occurred to me as I watched that many Protestant arguments are in some form or another hypocritical projection; i.e. condemning the catholics about praying to the saints whereas protestants ask their brothers to pray for us. It's all so strange, and the biggest one for me was that authority of the church is proven in scripture whereas the predominance of scripture over all isn't written within itself. I don't know what to do. There seems to be nothing to protestant theology except that it doesn't have certain issues that the catholic church has concerning the current pope and whatnot, but there are issues of protestants that catholics don't have; megachurch scams and the like, false doctrine(although both churches have their parts that say such, I suspect it is to different degrees in different areas) Perhaps The Orthodox brothers could also chime in as well as Catholics on the respective virtues of each. In any case, peace and grace be to y'all, God Bless
Hey! The easiest way to discern between Catholic and Orthodox is to determine if Christ established the Papacy. There are other differences, but they become irrelevant if Christ did or did not establish the Papacy. I highly recommend reading the book "Upon This Rock" by Stephen Ray. As for the Pope being questionable, that's to be expected. The Pope is human just like the rest of us and is sinful and imperfect. The difference is that he is on the "big screen" being picked apart 24/7 and it's easier to be critical of other people's sins than it is our own. However, we believe that the Pope is protected by God from ever changing the Church's doctrine or dogma (official teachings). Yet, he serves as a leader in the Faith. Just like we know a team functions better with a head coach, a company with a CEO, we know that the Church also functions better with a discernible leader that we can bring disputes and other issues to.
It's a given that you will find sinners in every group of believers and their leadership. The question is where do you find the truth of Christ? Is Peter, His rock, still around?
Brian--YOU ROCK! I just commented on your post on Orthodoxy. I'm applauding your articulate intelligence. Thank You. I'm listening and learning. In these days, it is good to do so. Glory to Jesus Christ. Glory to Him forever.
This is absolutely beautiful. I've been learning more and more about Catholicism lately, and the more I learn, the more I realize how wrong the Protestants are. My advice, as a Protestant, is, if you want to know about Catholicism, ask a Catholic. Because yes, I've heard all the horrible things you've been accused of, and those things simply are not true. Thank you so much for taking the time to make and share this video with us. I look forward to watching more from you!
@Brandi. What do you mean when you say that you now realize "how wrong the Protestants are"? Protestants are neither stupid nor even wrong about the 5 issues Mr. Holdsworth addresses...if addressed using Protestant definitions. If one approaches these issues with the presumption that Catholics are the ones who are wrong, why would one use their definitions? It would be like using alchemist formulations to prove alchemy to be unscientific. For Protestants, it DOES matter whether a belief is corroborated by Scripture, which is the only authoritative evidence we have from the apostolic age. Catholics speak of traditions handed down by the Apostles, but cannot produce a single word from these traditions. All we have, in terms of documentation, is the Scriptures. Catholics PROUDLY speak of earning merit by their good works. They also say they directly earn eternal life through this merit. This isn't Protestants mixing things up. Most Catholics repudiate the notion of NOT EARNING their salvation. They point decisively to James 2 to say, "We are justified BY our works!" This is NOT the Protestants putting words in their mouths. This is what Catholics SAY. The only reason they can claim to not worship Mary is by defining prayer to her as something other than worship. Whom do you pray to other than God? (And the Catholic explanation that they pray for intercession, in other words, that they ask the saints to pray FOR them, is almost never true. They pray TO the saints, asking the saints directly for spiritual gifts. There is no intercession going on.) He actually is correct about some Protestants too strictly interpreting "call no man father.' But pretty much all Protestant scholars concur with this. And--if Catholics really do trust their salvation to their works--as many of them appear to, then they really are in deep water and ought to start swimming.
I am a pentacostal christian, yet i find myself more and more agreeing and conviced with catholic theology. My only issue is that I have a calling in my life to be in youth ministry and if I were to pursue that in catholicism, how would that function?
You can be a priest with pastoral work on the youth. you can be a cathecist. You can join a catholic organization for the youth. You can start your own youth pastoral work or org.
You have a gift of clearly explaining what I know but can't show others. I will save this video and hopefully convert one of my friends that is asking a lot of questions. Holy Spirit help us. Amen.
As a Protestant who holds to Sola Scriptura, I too find it annoying when a person asks “where is that in the Bible” and what they want is a list of verses explicitly stating that exact thing. It dismisses proper exegesis as well as reading the Bible as a whole and not just a bunch of disconnected verses. One disagreement though is that I think he might somewhat misunderstand the reformed view of free will.
@@DakkogiRauru23 there may be differences in some aspects, especially if you are thinking reformed baptists who of course do not practice infant baptism but on the subject of free will I don’t know that much has changed. I will illustrate my thoughts on it this way. You have a hungry lion in a cage. You put a pile of meat on one side of the yard and a pile of hay on the other side. If you let the lion out, which cage is he going to? The pile of meat every time. Why? Because his nature dictates that he will do so. It’s not that he didn’t have a choice it is that his choice is bound by his nature. If you want the lion to go towards the hay, you will need him to become a horse and the lion can not turn himself.
@@DakkogiRauru23 but we have our natures and our natures because of our first father Adam are bent toward sin and against God so we will naturally choose against Him. That is, unless we are changed, given a new nature.
@@oldmovieman7550 Our nature is actually not perfectly bent towards sin. Because you can see in Genesis that God saw man as good. It is instead free to sin, and free to obey God. Abel, Melchisadech, Abraham, the saints, all of these people demonstrated both narratively and psychologically that human beings freely choose God or evil.
Results may vary - quite a few Protestants do believe in free will, regardless of whether early reformers did. Also, a determinist still believes our actions have an effect, just that those effects are known and used by God.
@@hyreonk The biggest sticking point I've found with protestants is that we don't even agree on what faith is. For the most part protestants may just think of faith as some kind of mental belief that they're individually holding onto, whether of their own choosing or whether it was given to them by the Holy Spirit. The idea that it could be a cooperation with God's grace in a way that necessarily includes action on our part isn't even an option in that case.
@YAJUN YUAN Yajun, I'm not sure if you're asking me or not, because I wasn't tagged on your comment. But assuming it was, I'll do my best. To be honest with you, I don't really understand it either because even though the catechism states that baptism is an immersion or plunge, we certainly don't practice that with babies (and I'm not sure if we do for adults). I've never been to an adult baptism in the Catholic Church. I have, however, seen the walk in baptismal fonts, so I'm assuming they are put to use for older kids and adults. So, I'm not sure if it's just a disparity for the babies (due to safety concerns) or if that disparity exists with older kids and adults too. If it does though, then it's upsetting because it seems like the way the protestants view the Eucharist. A spiritual reality that is separated from the physical. In Christ, Andrew
i would be catholic tomorrow if you were allowed to disagree on anathematized dogmas. i could come alongside if only i knew disagreement was tolerable without being in disunity with the church. i've moved the Lutheran route because of this ability. The persistence of tradition is beautiful, but the ability to disagree on some "doctrines" (although i would believe them to simply be incorrect teachings/falsities) makes all the difference in the realm of conscience. if Catholicism is true though, i know i'll end up there some day. if not, onward to Christ!
Next time can you make a skit or a video about "Religion won't save you, Only your faith" Because I always heared that from the non catholic denominations/preachers across the street.
If someone were to say that to me, I'd say: I agree that religion won't save me. God does the saving. If God says "follow this religion's to be saved" then I'm going to follow it. I don't believe that religion is going to save me, but that believing in and following the teachings of my religion are what will.
Millennial catholic here 👋 I love that Catholicism is tradition passed down from Christ himself to his apostles and so forth. I love being a religion of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit three persons in 1 more than a religion of just the text. Our mass is filled to the brim with the word of God, but our traditions are equally important during mass + not to mention our sacraments.
I really appreciate your video. An intelligent point of view and allowance of conversation to ensue. My concern for Catholicism however is the ‘partnership’ the church assumes to inherit. I believe everything God needed to say has been said, and man does not get to re-say for the purpose of sounding relevant for today’s time. I will watch your video again and listen for key points. Be well!!
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
This was a very enjoyable and thought-provoking video. I haven't chosen to call myself as belonging to a certain denomination because I am relatively new to the born again life, just got baptized this year 2023 on Sunday the 5th of February. Even though I was raised in a Christian family and have been surrounded by the faith for most of my life I never really learned about it much. I am still learning, still reading the Bible and growing my faith, but I don't dare choose a denomination for myself yet with such little understanding and knowledge. Honestly as it is now I feel like I don't ever want to choose one denomination and just call myself a Christian, a follower of Christ. I believe the best guide for my faith is The Holy Spirit, and churches that have been divided by man and run by man can be secondary. Remember, The Holy Spirit is in all of us who have repented from our sins, turned to God and been baptized in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. He speaks to everyone on a personal level, not just to the church leaders. Listen to what He is telling you, not just what others are telling you. Because after all, He is the only good and Holy one and the rest of us are flawed and corruptible. God bless everyone who is reading, and even those who aren't even in this comment section. Edit: Fixed some spelling
A popular one you didn’t tackle, though, it is an argument that’s been repeatedly and easily refuted: “Jesus was talking about the rock beneath his feet, in Jerusalem, being, ‘the Church’, not Peter.” When they weren’t even in Jerusalem when Jesus said that in Matthew 16:17-19 and were 109 miles away from Jerusalem. In Caesare Philippi.
The Protestant argument regarding the rock, isn't that it refers to the rock Jesus was standing on. Rather that the rock is Peter's statement of belief in verse 16.
@YAJUN YUAN Disregarding the fact that Jesus is clearly and objectively speaking directly to St. Peter even in both St Matthew 16:18 and the previous verse (St Matthew 16-17) after Peter answered correctly who Jesus is (St. Matthew 16:15-16)? Would not St. Matthew 16:18, then, read as Jesus saying, “ *I* am *Jesus* ; and upon *myself* I will build My Church...”? He doesn’t say, “And I give *myself* the Keys to the kingdom of heaven, so that whatever *I* shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven; and whatsoever *I* shall loose upon Earth shall be loosed also in Heaven”, in St. Matthew 16:19. Jesus doesn’t tell Himself to, “feed my lambs; feed my lambs; feed my sheep”, in St. John 21:15-17). He says that to St. Peter. It even has his name present in the those very verses for that very reason. If you truly see Sacred Scripture as the infallible word of God, you would not argue otherwise.
@YAJUN YUAN Jesus tells St. Peter about the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven in St. Matthew 16:19, “and I will give to thee...”, not, “and I will give to me...”.
I'm going to have to listen to this again. I'm a convert to Catholiclisisim from a state where the majority of people are protestants. It was drove into me about how evil Catholics were because they worship idols. Fifteen years later, I came across an old and very close friend from my youth who was never religious, now a Seventh Day Adventist. That probably tells you everything you need to know. LOL. I recently looked up the history of Adventist and in my humble opinion, this is a cult, and a down right scary one at that. However, she is impossible to speak with because she has been sold hook line and sinker into it and trys to sell everyone she meets into the Seventh day Adventist culb. I pray a rosary for her because no matter what I say, or anyone else says her belief that the Seventh Day Adventst is the true religion according to her. To me is sounds like she is regergatating what she is told and has thrown logic out altogether.
You don't understand you worship a false Christ. A counterfeit Christ. Your Christ needs the help of the Roman Catholic Church to push believers over the finish line into Heaven by assigning them works & rules & traditions of the Roman Catholic (occult, cult) Church.
"How do we know when Jesus is speaking hyperbolically..." One of my favorite questions to ask Protestants in debates, especially if they are challenging the Scriptural basis for Catholic practices or beliefs is this: is it possible to misinterpret the Bible? When they inevitably say yes, because only the foolish Protestant would say that it is absolutely not possible to misinterpret the Bible, I point out that this means that the words printed in the Bible are therefore no guarantee of the truth and question how they then know their interpretation or the interpretation of their pastor is in fact correct. I have yet to receive a reply to this question from any Protestant to whom I have posed it.
If I may, the worst of these Protestant denominations is the "Church of Christ" (THE US branch). Based purely on my own experiences and attempts at dialogue, I have some issues with their doctrines. First: They believe that they alone are the original "true church". Second: They insist that Pope Boniface was the first recognized Pope (He was the 42th as I'm sure you know.) and by extension the Catholic Church literally didn't exist before this. Third: They do not believe in either the true presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, or the greater majority of the Sacraments. Fourth: The Catholic Bible is a fake. (i.e. we altered it by adding things to it.) Sixth: They have no tangible answer when asked why Saint Peter is entombed under a Basilica that bears his name, if he wasn't a Pope. I could go on, but I'm sure you've already heard much of this before. It makes me cringe that they are doing this out of the ignorance of their "church elders" and founders. That ignorance has been handed down from generation to generation starting with the likes of Luther and Calvin. Jesus Christ is Lord and he alone can straighten this out, in accordance with his divine plan.
First of all, the Protestant "Church of Christ" is a spinoff from the Protestant "Disciples of Christ" Church...according g to an old Southern Baptist friend of mine.
Don’t argue with an idiot they will drag you down to there level and beat you with experience - Mark Twain said this and its a good piece of advice. They ignore factual historical evidence that disagrees with their religion. It’s like talking to a flat earther.
@YAJUN YUAN yes all the early Church fathers were delusional 😂 their attestation alone is proof. His death in Rome in Rome is proof. Peter ordaining Bishops is proof. Etcetera. Your refusal to answer basic historical question is based on your faith not the historical record
Recently I've heard Timothy Gordon saying, that refuting protestant arguments against Catholics is very easy. It just requires an ability to read only. Unlike refuting Orthodoxs, who have much stronger arguments. This video seems to proof the Gordon's statement true.
@@drjanitor3747 Thank you for the compliment. From your RCC bible: 25 The Self-Revelation of Jesus. At that time, Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned and have revealed them to children. 26 Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. In fulfillment of scripture you have spoken. and here is one for you. 39 Spiritual Blindness. Then Jesus said, “It is for judgment that I have come into this world, so that those without sight may see and those who do see may become blind.” 40 On hearing this, some Pharisees who were present asked him, “Are we blind too?” 41 Jesus replied, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but since you claim, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains.
Protestant here. Very respectful video, I appreciated it a lot. I’d be really interested to see more about your first point. I see the logic you use to say there are extra-biblical sources of divine revelation, or that allow the church to make those calls, but I am not convinced. I would love to see you address that is greater detail, as it is one of the greater reasons I remain protestant. Thanks for the video!
Amen brother, I personally don't refer myself to any denomination, rather I read the bible every day and follow what it says as well as what God tells me to do, and my pastor, I just ask God that he will give me discernment from right and wrong. You are truely a man of God, I encourage you to keep yourself above these petty arguments people give because at the end of the day as long as we worship Jesus and honor him its going to be okay, Jesus is the centre of it all everything in scripture ultimately points to him and so should we. God bless you brother Amen.
Thank you Brian im a recent convert and I myself have been getting criticism from Protestants for converting to Catholicism continue to explain and defend the faith
As a Catholic, a child of God and sadly a sinner this video has been just what my soul needed, thank you. I've had some interactions with some protestants recently that have hurt my heart. I know that this is only a very select few, thank God but what do you say when they tell you that you worship the wrong Jesus or that you are satanic because the pope is really lucifer and you worship him 😥 it's hard to be charitable in those conversations. I honestly didn't realise how much some protestants hate Catholics. I'm Irish so there has always been "hatred" between the faiths but this level of hatred that I'm seeing is even shocking for me. To my tolerant protestant brothers and sisters thank you for your Communion with me in Christ. God bless you Brian and your family and all your subscribers.
As a protestant , i always think that if a protestant that said something like the one you met, such toxic and salty, they are probably from a wrong church or follow a wrong pastor 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@lamkw6329 social media is badly infected with hate towards Catholics, especially in the last year. Please pray that I will keep my words charitable and humble in dealing with difficult protestants. Thank you for your kind words, it gives hope to my heart ❤️ God bless you and yours
@@obsidianet praying is just another word for communication, it's also different from worship and that's why praying to Our Blessed Mother is completely different from worshipping God The Father, Jesus and The Holy Spirit.
I, too, have been greatly hurt by ignorance. My mother-in-law disliked me a great deal because I was Catholic. It was a difficult road, very difficult. She laid traps all the time. After her son and I were married 16 years she passed away but the damage done in the family was more than could be repaired. We are still married, but the family is not close. The one good thing that came out of all of it was that I examined my faith closer and grew in it.
As to number three, Protestants think Catholics worship Mary because they see us doing to Mary what they do to God. The problem is, what they do to God is not worship. It's doulia.
Interesting video. Note that sola scriptura and sola fide are sometimes (though not always) more nuanced than this. Sola scriptura, at its base, is that there is no *infallible* teaching except the scriptures, and therefore church councils could be reformed. Sola fide, at its base, is that there is no *cause* of salvation other than faith. With these nuances, a lot of your criticisms fall flat. But they remain stupid phrases for other reasons.
But why would the Bible be infallible, other than if it's deemed as such by the Church? It's just a bunch of stories. And regarding sola fide - no, faith cannot be the only cause of salvation. First and foremost, God is the cause, not our faith. And second, there were, are and will be countless people who never knew Jesus, but according to the Bible they will be saved nonetheless, because of their good works ("for I was hungry and you gave me food") - contrary to those who had faith but did nothing ("not all who call me Lord will enter my Kingdom"). Therefore both "sola" are utterly wrong.
Imagine if you stood before God the Father and next to Him was Mary, Queen of Heaven, and you looked at God and said, “Ahhhh. She’s just okay. Don’t know why Catholics make a big deal out of her.”
Imagine standing before the Tuine God in heaven and you look for the queen of heaven and God says, sorry that is unknown here. But maybe you say I am looking for maama Mary, and God says well she is somewhere among the worshippers, but which one? we have many saints with that name which one is your mama?
@@sniperpronerfmods9811 Sure and her role was completed here on earth. That maternal role, we are not told, extend into eternity. Like many other saints who carried out God's purposes, she is falling down in worship unto her God. Speculations based in human mind and thinking should be considered as such.
@@Nolongeraslave - Except Revelation describes a Queen of Heaven that is clearly Mary. I mean I personally would rather think that anyone chosen to raise God might be pretty special in His eyes. If you really want to go with "Gosh I can not find the person you choose for your mother even though Luke 1 says "every generation will call me blessed"", well...interesting choice. Not mine, but certainly a choice.
I am blessed by your humble and loving demeanor all while being informed and thoughtful. I am a Christian that holds to Protestant beliefs, I do not agree with predestination. I have always had friends who were Catholic. They each had varying degrees in how devout they were. For some it was more of a family heritage and others a personal faith. I appreciate the historical references you made for your commentary and will use them as guides on what to study next. God bless you on your online platform. We need more people with speech full of grace and seasoned with salt.
Hi, although I have researched and heard a lot of time about these pointers, your statement about intercession made me realize something. The key word is reliability, saints are more reliable to ask for it than the militant church and therefore if we still have this body, it is saintly and a holy act to be committed as you promised to pray for someone else without anyone knowing it. O come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful..
My favorite Protestant objection is a two parter. 1. Sola Scriptura and the Bible says what it means, means what it says, so if you do anything beyond that, it’s a sin. 2. John 6, where Jesus said to eat his flesh, and people left because of how gross this teaching sounded. Clearly Jesus didn’t mean what he said.
@@HisLivingStone241 No. Beyond =/= Contrary. My point here is that Jesus told us deliberately about the Real Presence and that we should practice eating His flesh but a lot of Protestants struggle with this “difficult teaching” so they simply say Jesus didn't mean it when he said “truly my flesh is true food” and the Lord's Supper is merely memorial.
@@HisLivingStone241 wasn’t talking about sola scriptura. Just that the Real Presence / transubstantiation is scriptural. If you want to discuss sola scriptura, can you show me in scripture where it says “only scripture” and where it clearly lays out which books are to be considered scripture?
As to when Jesus is being hyperbolic vs literal, it's quite simple. Whenever anyone needs any passage to be that interpreted a certain way, they will use whichever method leads to said conclusion. This goes for both sides.
@@nategraham6946 - The Church tells me it does and even where it not longer needs to be taken literally. Pretty sure the kiss the feet thing was hyperbole back then.
Wow I found your last point/explanation extremely helpful. I'm currently in the process of cult deprogramming, un-brainwashing, and trying to recover my faith after having spent years in a cult, this perspective is extremely refreshing. The strong message I received that there is only one way to do Christianity and that God actively hates anyone who steps outside of that very narrow box is a terrifying mindset that is extremely hard to let go of, but hearing how that actually contradicts the whole basis of what Christianity is at its core is super helpful. Thanks for sharing.🙂
I've always thought if God wanted to save only a small group of chosen people who exactly followed His orders, He'd never have sent Christ, because He had those people: the Jews. So as He sent Christ, it's obvious He wants every human to join Him.
Brian, I am a Catholic Priest of 27 years. You explain better than I can, with my passion fore the truth!
Thank you for all you do for the church Father.
I feel sorry for all the boys youve... "taken under" your wing.... I hope that you repent and find the real path to God.
@@TastyTrees916 I feel sorry for all those who believe what they hear in the biased secular media. Public schools are the worst places when it comes to ped0philia. Learn what epheb0philia is. That's the real problem the Church has had, from fakes enrolling in the seminaries and then the priesthood, preying on young men, not boys.
@@TastyTrees916 Even as myself being an ex-Catholic, your assumption that this gentleman is a pedophile goes overboard. There are a lot of Catholic clergy that are very decent people though their and my theology is night and day apart.
@@TastyTrees916 I would rather someone call me Satan in the flesh than to be called a catholic priest.
As a protestant I really enjoyed this video. You gave a fair and graceful explanation to some of the devisive statements thrown around by protestants, and was very informative! Thank you for the content my Brother! God bless you and your family...
Yup I’m a protestant too and this is still one of my fav christian channels
Same, I could never be a catholic but I do appreciate this channel.
@@lifewasgiventous1614 Why couldn't you ever be Catholic?
In Christ,
Andrew
@@lifewasgiventous1614 why?
Whats stopping you, we would call love talk to you about it!
As a Catholic. Welcome
The coastguard rescue analogy to works based salvation was spot on Brian.
There is no salvation based on works. Ephesians 2:8-9. You should read that.
@@gregjung9301 Did you watch the video, especially at 4:15? Of course there is no salvation based on works, as Catholics we are never taught that.
@@gregjung9301 you are not a pastor all of a sudden every protestant thinks he can preach. Who said you can. Nobody wants to hear it
@@neverclevernorwitty7821 Care to comment on Catechism #1129?
@@gregjung9301 Read Ephesians 2:10! We are created to do good works!
I’ve personally had a pretty bad experience with a Protestant pastor in particular who tried to persuade me not to do good. Quick backstory: I’ve been raised a Catholic but in university I joined a Bible study group which is mainly organized by Protestants, so I ended up attending some of their youth groups activities. I also volunteer once a week in a soup kitchen which is managed by Catholic monks which feeds thousands of poor people every day. So one day the youth group pastor comes to me and asks “Do you still go to that soup kitchen?”, to which I answered “Yes I really like going there, I think it’s a good thing” or something along that line, and to that he said “You know you really *don’t have* to go there since we are already saved by faith alone in Jesus”, he said that almost as if I was doing some sort of evil thing by volunteering there and wanted me to quit. Which ironically for “sola scriptura” is also wrong as Jesus himself teaches us to love one another and to help those in need and be charitable. He also teaches us to recognise people by their fruit: you can say you have faith but if you don’t apply it you’re not bearing good fruit, quite the contrary if you try to actively persuade people not to do good. The “Good Samaritan” parable is exactly about this, before the man in need was helped by the Samaritan a priest passed by without doing anything. Jesus tells us that is wrong and the Samaritan did the right thing while the priest (that most certainly had faith and thought he was “justified” by that faith alone) was in the wrong because he didn’t act on that faith when he had the chance.
A staggering thing for any one to say, let alone someone who claims to be a pastor! Wow.
He doesn't deserve being a pastor
Not surprised. There are a lot of phonies out there
@@brandywineblueFr. The One True Church used to have this issue too where priests weren't properly taught about Church Tecahing and started spreading heresy. Ex-Father Martin Luther is one such person
@@Dusticulous Kindly refute these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible!!
FACTS:
#1--Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.-(where is the title Pope in the Bible?)
#2--Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. (Where does the bible say Mary will go/has gone to heaven?)
#3--Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intercessor. (Where does the bible say Mary is a mediator?
#4--Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. (Where in the bible does it state Mary never sinned?)
#5--Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. (Where in the bible does it state Mary remained a virgin?)
#6--Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. (Where is the Bible does it state a mere man is head of Christ's church?)
#7--Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. (Where in the Bible is a church named Catholic mentioned?)
#8--Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.-(Where is the bible does it state we can pray to the dead?)
#9--Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. (Where in the bible does it state the dead can hear our prayers
#10--Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship . (Where in the Bible does IT STATE GOD changed the day of worship to Sunday?)
#11--Christ NEVER taught to confess to a "priest". (Where in the Bible does it state we are to confess our sins to a Priest?)
#12--Christ NEVER Taught a priest can forgive your sins. (Where in the Bible does it state a priest can forgive our sins
#13--Christ NEVER taught salvation is through a church..(Where is the bible does it state our salvation comes from a church
#14--Christ NEVER taught to pray to, or with beads!!! (Where in the bile does it state we are to use/pray to beads?)
#15--Christ NEVER started a church named Catholic!!! (Where in the Bible does it mention a church named Catholic?)
#16--Christ never said to confess your sins to a priest.
The bottom line is, the Messiah kept the Law perfectly, and we are to walk as he walked according to the Scriptures at 1 John 2:4-6. Those who do not follow Messiah’s footsteps are workers of lawlessness according to the Messiah himself.
Kindly refute these FACTS with book, chapter and numbered verse FROM the Bible
Isaiah 8:20
To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no light.
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Stop spreading lies about the SDA church. Catholic, Vincent L. Ramik in his RAMIK REPORT said “Considering all factors necessary in reaching a just conclusion on this issue, it is submitted that the writings of Ellen G. White were conclusively unplagiaristic”. CONCLUSIONS: “Based upon our review of the facts and legal precedents, we conclude that Ellen G. White was not a plagiarist and her works did not constitute copyright infringement/piracy.”
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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???
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POPE BENEDICT XVI: While Catholic believe the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it is true, “one cannot take individual biblical quotes or passages and say each one is literally true.”
“It is possible to understand the sacred Scriptures as the word of God only by looking at the Bible as a whole, a totality in which the individual elements enlighten each other and open the way to understanding. It is not possible to apply the criterion of inspiration or of absolute truth in a mechanical way, extrapolating a single phrase or expression.”
Catholic News Service, May 2011
Every Protestant - may I give you a challenge. I was protestant and did this. Study the early church fathers and research what they taught. The water runs clearest at the base of the spring. Studying the early church Fathers is what converted me to become Catholic.
I have studied the Church Fathers for years. It confirmed my decision to remain in the Protestant tradition. So that may have been your experience but not mine.
@@paulsmallwood1484 What about them (the early church fathers), confirmed your decision not to be Catholic?
In Christ,
Andrew
My favourite Church father is Apostle Paul.
@@paulsmallwood1484 can you point me to the writing of the early church fathers that affirm your Protestantism?
I would genuinely love to read and dive into them!!
@@sniperpronerfmods9811 One thing that convinced me is how Irenaeus described how he argued against theheretics in the third book of "Adversus Haereses".
The one thing that I hate is when people say Catholics aren't Christians.
I’m Protestant and I agree.
Don't hate but question.
Not everyone who believes in Jesus is a Christian, Mormons, JW's and even Muslims do. But they don't follow the scripture as it is, which is perfect by itself (Jo 17:17; 2° Tm 3:16-17; 1°Jo 2:23)
Only Americans say this...
but they are the furthest from Christ...
Aparently according to Protestants first Christians appeared 1600+ years after Jesus. All early Church fathers were Catholic and Ortodox
I think the lowest IQ statement I hear is in reference to crucifixes and other images of Christ crucified: "How come you guys keep Jesus on the cross? Don't you know Jesus isn't on the cross anymore?!"
Thanks. We are aware that those artistic depictions of Christ redeeming the world are not a status report.
It's almost like a weird aversion to what Christ's sacrifice actually entailed. Christ isn't a baby any more, but most who make this objection have no problem with Nativity scenes. Christ's earthly life is a whole journey which the art is meant to reflect, yet they seem uncomfortable with arguably the most important part of that journey being represented.
It also limits God as we know Him. We know God exists outside of time and therefore doesn't experience reality linearly as we do. The only reason Jesus was able to fill the infinite void created by the first sin is because his sacrifice, since He is God, is also infinite. Given how little our scope is as humans living in the space time dimension, I'm not sure we're the most qualified to say that Christ is definitively off the cross in the sense that His sacrifice at calvary isn't present to Him.
The death of Christ on a cross, depicted by a crucifix, was a historical fact. And it is an infinite on-going reality, to which we become present, and from which we receive. So is His Nativity. So is His Resurrection and Ascension. The death of Jesus on the cross is what wrought our redemption and our peace.
Lmao I love it.
@YAJUN YUAN Are you saying that we shouldn't venerate Christ's Act of Redemption? The crucifix is a depiction of that. Yes, we should venerate it.
Thanks for these explanations. I think you have a lot of Protestant (speaking in the most general sense) viewers, and your charity and patience are extremely helpful.
Bro, as a former Protestant now Catholic, I think I can say your channel is a great tool to explain the faith. Now can I complement you in saying you are such a humble dude. God bless you my brother! I hope to meet you one day!
IF YOU LOVED JESUS YOU WOULD READ HIS WORD, JOHN 1;14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
@@susanhiggs4807 And what exactly are you getting at?
@@theknight8524 I’ve watched plenty of Gavin Ortlund. I’m a former Calvinist now Catholic. Sooo…
I’m a Protestant. This is well explained. Thank you my brother in Christ
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
@@micahbellonline9462 Martin Luther advocated burning down Jewish peoples homes, but that doesn’t invalidate the Protestant Reformation. So Popes saying bad things doesn’t mean that there aren’t Catholics who love Jesus.
@@christopherflux6254 Yah, but we don't call Martin Father. He's a man, and he's a sinner, just like the Pope, whether you like it or not. And I still have to verify if what you're saying it's true, and if it comes from any Catholic sources, I'll just deny it.
@@micahbellonline9462 It comes from ‘The Jews And Their Lives’ which was written by Martin Luther himself. By his own admission, Martin Luther was a sinner like all of us, so his trespasses shouldn’t be used against Protestants. Of course I fundamentally disagree with the Papacy and doubt that Pope Innocent was a Christian, but that doesn’t mean that faithful Catholic Christians don’t exist.
This whole video was so well said. I’m honestly saving it so I can go back and listen again in the future. Your videos are one of the main reasons I was able to come back to Catholicism, with your explanations, wit, and humor. I have never been more fulfilled and happy since returning to the church and finding a deeper prayer life. Thank you.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
@@micahbellonline9462 Wow! Was he a jihadist?
@@micahbellonline9462 the common sense question is if he said so does it make the Church false? No because all of those who God has used both in Old Testament and New Testament in their life failed in one way or another but God continued to use them. So just common sense is what leads to full truth.
We share the same apologetics more or less. The spirit guides us to it in unity. It's encouraging.
Protestant here, and this was a fair, well-stated, and enjoyable video. 👍
I was gobsmacked when a person I went to school with asked me if I was Christian. I said "Of course, I'm Catholic." Unfazed, she asked, "But are you a Christian?" 40 years later and I'm still perplexed what didn't she understand. I, of course, learned soon after some protestants don't view Catholicism as Christian, but what does confuse me is that theologically stunted bias.
Sitting in a church and holding down a pew does not make one a Christian. Having your name on a church membership list does not make you a Christian. One needs to be born again (of water and the spirit)... Just like Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus, and he didn't get it either.... So, you have been stumped by this person's question for 40 years? All you understand is that some protestants do not view Catholics as Christian...? Honey, there are some protestants who are no more Christian than the man on the moon...They warm a pew on Sundays and live like the devil the rest of the week. I've seen Catholics do the same. It was not a theologically stunted bias... but your response was. Just because you are a Catholic does not make you a born-again believer; it just makes you a member of the Catholic Church.
That is because Catholicism is a cult of Roman paganism with a Christian shine to it, and a drop of Judaism added to it.
Funny when catholic literally means Universal. You guys are supposed to be the Christians.
@@overabusedsalmon1238 We are. We are older, original and from the Apostles. Ever seen a catholic priest scream violently like that of a Protestant.
This is such an american thing. In Europe no (or maybe very few) catholic/protestant/orthodox thinks that the ppl on the other side aren't christian.
As a protestant I really enjoyed this video. It explained a lot pf things that I had misunderstood and gave me a lot of information why catholics do what they do and why they practise certain things. God bless you brother
That's why don't judge on what you just see and read on the internet.
200,000 RAPED ALTAR BOYS AGREE!!!!
God bless you Jacob. Wish more people would write like you online, instead of using people as punching bags for their miserable day. They would be shocked how much nicer people would treat them if they stopped trolling com boxes for people to abuse, and instead took an interest in trying to learn from others.
This Protestant theologian appreciates your commentary and style. I found myself laughing out loud. Well done my friend!
Yes, even though his word salad is misleading and talking in circles
@@voidremoved Well said!
I don’t mind Protestants like you. I just don’t like the ones who come here to tell us how wrong we are. You are open minded I like that. I went to protestant churches for 10 years.
@@lois2997 Even if any one of us had the perfect theology we wouldn't be able to know it given the amount of data, time, and reasoning power that it would require. God is always more astonishing.
One big difference I have noticed in attending both Catholic and Protestant services are I have not once ever heard a Priest/Deacon ever badmouth any other denominations whereas I have heard multiple times over from Protestant-based churches their preacher badmouthing Catholicism. Personally I think it’s a cry for power and them being in a position of power try to do everything they can to keep it so they influence their congregation to badmouth Catholics and build up a following.
Think of it this way. Have you ever seen a catholic priest or deacon or nun with a fancy car or private jet?
Protestants are ignorant, and sometimes arrogant in their own perception, of Catholicism. It’s no wonder they talk shit about it.
The same, never heard a priest ever bad mouth another denomination.
yes, finally. I agree with u bro/sis. I heard that a lot too. I just pray for them to respect us & study our doctrines
When I was Baptist then Pentacostal, the pastors and congregation would often bad-mouth Catholicism and other Protestant denominations. I'm so glad I left that cult-like behavior.
quote---- Have you ever seen a catholic priest or deacon or nun with a fancy car or private jet?... unquote
LOL!!! ROFL!!!!! LMAO!!!!
So, when the Pope travels ,he goes by air, sitting in 2nd class seat? Never rides in a special vehicle???
He does NOT have guards all around him????
I suggest you get out into the world more often!!!!
Brian, you missed the most stupid thing Protestants inflict upon Catholics: "Telling Catholics what Catholics actually believe based on bible quote bingo" in very specific theological discussions.
Yes!!! So even though Brian explained very well what Catholics believe, many Protestants will still think otherwise.
What is the matter? You cannot keep up with the Scriptures and sound doctrine? I've gone to many of your Catholic sites to research what you all believe. One thing that always amazes me is the level of complete arrogance among some of you... Especially in trying to tell us what we do or do not understand about your faith. I've come to learn that a great majority of you do not STUDY your Bible. If you did, it is highly doubtful that you would still be Catholics. In fact, if some "protestants did the same, they would also repent. Just saying
@@krisgangwer3796 Making a fetish of the Bible while manipulating it fit your current opinion while avoiding two thousand years of teaching is the definition of hubris. Nothing you hold or believe about Christianity is true from the Apostolic Age. It is the work of the Antichrist.
@@krisgangwer3796 You call Catholics arrogant. How incredibly ironic, considering the level of arrogance you’ve exuded in this comment. And about the Bible? Lol…who do you think gave Protestants the Bible? 🤣
@@kzbaby2002close minded and judgmental.
Doing Father Mike’s Catechism in a Year. As a cradle Catholic learning so much!
It's called brain washing. Just like Mormons.
Bible in a year is going to be a devotion eventually.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
Bravo Holdsworth!
You are such a dear man, and clever too.
Precise and clear in articulating ideas, and easy to understand.
Something that is in great demand today.
I have been criticized for being Catholic so many times and I still remain faithful to God and to Catholic beliefs and values.
Would t you rather remain faithful to Jesus's Gospel truth that to the ROMAN CATHOLIC false beliefs & values?
@@timothyreilly8394 And where do you think the Gospel Canon was assembled from?
Good explanation, Brian. Don’t argue with anyone of different religions unless they are interested in conversion to Catholicism. Know your own religion and live it. Some just want to argue or bring you down. It gets really old. If how I live my faith doesn’t convince you, leave me alone. I’ll pray for you secretly.
Great answer. ❤❤❤
@@marcihf217 I'm not sure it is. Some people are not open to Catholicism precisely because they do not understand it. A gentle response can work wonders.
@@hyreonk If someone asks kindly I will answer them. I have no problem. But when they come off being ignorant and mean and vicious and vile (and many unfortunately do act this way) then I don't bother.
@@marcihf217 Yes, pearls and swine.
@@rhwinner 🤗🥰
Hmmm, what do I like best? The crystal-clear corollary of Brian's arguments, the stunning rhetoric, the occasional pinch of humour, the great knowledge of theology? Well, all of it. But on top of my list is the kind, gentle, loving human being Brian. 🔝 And I look forward to seeing 100000 followers this time next week, when I gladly turn in on another of your very enlightening programmes. Thank you so much. Deus te omnnesque tuos benedicat!
Amen.
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
It's so nice to see you checking in on your son. You raised a wonderful boy, Mrs. Holdsworth.
@@micahbellonline9462 and that is your gospel, 😂😂😂😂
I do think Catholics are more friendly to Protestants than the inverse. Christ is King!
Amen.
I think there's a lot of online, overly-zealous Catholic converts which are very hostile and rude to Protestants. They're a VERY loud minority. It's very sad since they unintentionally give a lot of people online a bad view of Catholics as a whole!
While this may be true, it is not an argument for either side! Something we also need to remember.
that is true in my experience, but only with Protestants who want to bash Catholics, which is not most of them nowadays.
Sadly that’s true.
Sacramental theology really solved so many of the problems I had as a Reformed Calvinist. "Belief" and "Faith" are verbs, not nouns. You can't separate works from intellectual assent, or your faith is dead ;). My journey led me to Anglicanism, but more importantly it led me out of the wrong beliefs I had about Rome and historic Christian theology. I love Catholics now and couldn't imagine trying to convert them, which is something I spent much time in the past trying to do.
Same journey here. I love Roman Catholics as siblings in Christ now and consider myself Anglo- Orthodox.
I love the way you made two videos covering both sides of this topic. Great work man!!
When I was a Protestant, before I even considered becoming Catholic, I was engaged to a Catholic. So a Protestant lady informed me that Catholics consider Mary Magdalene to be the patron Saint of prostitutes. I guess she expected that to startle me 😂. She just didn’t understand what it meant I guess.
It means prostitutes need prayer too and Mary Magdalene is a good recommended prayer warrior for them. It doesn’t mean that Mary Magdalene approves of prostitution.
Thanks for these videos! As a Catholic convert who used to be Protestant, I still get personally offended when I hear Catholics saying stupid things about Protestants. I get the feeling that the old me is being insulted and treated unfairly. I should probably get over it, but it is truly frustrating! Most Catholics just don’t even understand modern Protestants at all!
I have an open mind to think about it like I used to as a young Catholic child-- that Protestants believe in Jesus Christ just as much as Catholics do. So why should we be fighting over the differences we have. I mean having a healthy debate is one thing but people who repeat insults that have no real understanding behind them, they just look foolish. We are both brothers and sisters in Christ.
@Caroline Correia
Caroline,
I read your comment.
The reason of such concept towards some Protestants by Catholics are perhaps the different denominations where you find some abnoxious anti Catholics expressing falsehoods against our faith, eliciting a defensive response by some Catholics, which may not be too charitable. I guess it's just a human reaction that happens on both sides.
Glad you are part of our community, Caroline.
Many blessings to you and your family.
In the bible Mary Magdalene was never said to be a prostitute. All it says that she was processed by 7 demons
Pope Innocent III said, “Anyone who attempts to construe a personal view of God which conflicts with (Catholic) church dogma must be burned without pity.”
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
One of my brothers, who I also consider to be a friend, was talking to me about Sola scriptura, and then proceeded to call into question death bed or moments of death conversions. He specifically denied or at least cast doubt on the redemption and salvation of the good thief, to whom Jesus Himself said "Amen I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise!"
That blew my mind
One one day I was arguing with two individual "Scripture Alone" followers. In one he tried to prove from Scripture that Jesus was not God. The other tried to prove from Scripture that Hell is not forever. Went one can make it up for himself, he usually does.
Why we dont follow Sola Scriptura, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25
This is a great video! Succinct and informative. I've grown up in a protestant family and I'm in RCIA right now. This is helpful!
Welcome home!
I am neither a Catholic nor a Calvinist, and I love this video. Catholics who trust in Jesus are just as saved as us mixed up Protestants who trust in Jesus. I love your spirit. thank you brother 😊
What do you mean by Catholics who trust in Jesus? What do you think Catholics trust in?
@@foodmaniac9339 Tradition and legalism maybe?
< unmixed up RC here.
@@nicholaskraft880 as god commanded. Smh
@@foodmaniac9339 He said the same thing about Protestants. Don't get so offended.
Fantastic. Great job as always Brian.
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
the type of video Keith would do...the word "stupid" i can see you using that term haha
The Rosary actually brought me from Protestant to Catholicism. Thank you Lord for bringing me to your true church 😘
How so? Isn't it a prayer to Mary? Doesn't Jesus say not to recite rote prayers the way the pagans do?
@@davidm4566 Trying to lead this stiff necked goat back to the flock? Waste of time. Let them have their false idols and Mary worship. You expect them to give up their idol statues?
Worse when they do not even know that protestants can have a "rosary" too... Prayer rope, wreath of Christ pearls of life.
They don't even look in to things. Pope offers them a sparkly trinket and they just jump ship. Let them go. Shake their dust off.
@@user-nb2sn6id4r protestants can have wreath of Christ, pearls of life aka Lutheran rosary. You arrogant catholics are a cult and you sell out for trinkets!
Welcome home
I just found your video in my recommendations. I'm very glad I clicked on it. As CE User wrote before me, you explain these things extremely well. You've got a new subscriber.
We don't earn our Salvation. But we also have to accept it by choice. Ask James about faith without works.
James 2:24 is enough to melt all of "faith alone" Protestantism
Actually, in context in the Greek, it does mean that faith alone saves, yet is equipped with works. So, yeah.
@@dave1370 Which is literally Catholic teaching. Only God can save, but we have to choose to accept salvation through our deeds.
@@atrifle8364 Actually, no it doesn't. Your problem is that you don't read or remember, the entirety of the Bible and therefore don't take into context what you are reading. This is typical of Roman Catholics who don't actually read the entirely of the NT. According to you, James 2:24 is actually contradicting other verses in the Bible. So, therefore, you are saying that the Bible is untrue. This is why you need to read in context. For example, Romans 4. Which explains how Abraham was justified by his faith, not by his works. The James verse you cite is what is known as the proof of faith verse. It is about the quality of the faith. Is it true faith or phony faith. Is it the type of faith that is inseparably connected to Sanctification? Is it Genuine faith, or just a mere intellectual opinion. James is talking about your works as the natural completion of your Justification, so that people can see the evidence of your justification. The bearing of "Good Fruit," this is for the eyes of man. In front of God, you would never boast of your works as if it is your due, as if justification is owed.
This verse, as you interpret it, would also contradict Romans 3:28, James own words in 4:23 about Abraham's Justification, Ephesians 2:8-9, the original verses about the topic; Genesis 15:6 & 22:1.
Anyways James is definitely not talking about the works of the Roman Catholic Church, that's 100% for sure.
Yeah in the Bible said By your works you’ll be Judge
Brian, another video I enjoyed immensely. I never lumped in the allegation of worshiping Mary into idolatry overall, but that is a great point you make. I would add to your list the general protestant denial of purgatory as one bigger point of protestant misinformation. Well done, and thank you.
@Driven By Christ Allow me to parse your statement a bit with some facts:
1. The Bible: All Christians agree that the divinely inspired Bible was completed by 397AD at the Council of Carthage. So, can you or I add anything to it, or delete anything from it? I hope you, as all, say no! But, abortion, cloning, euthanasia, gene splicing and even sola scriptura are all not in the Bible, so what do you do about such tough issues? Anyway, 1100 years after Carthage, one heretical guy did remove 7 books from the Bible because they contradicted what HE thought theology should be. Fair, you think? This has led millions astray, unfortunately. So, I will leave you with praying for (not to) the dead as in Maccabees in the true Bible. For purgation, try and start with the story in Luke 12; there are others.
2. Revelations: There are several revelations, proven by miracles, and several of those have shown scenes from purgatory to those experiencing the revelation. (Hint: Why does Amelia need to be in purgatory until the end of the world?)
3. Thank your lucky stars there is a purgatory. Christ died to atone for our sins, but as we continue to sin we cannot get into heaven without purgation/purification. But, being in purgatory, you are GUARANTEED heaven. So, relax.
4. Where do you stand on Pascal’s wager? I know where I am.
I can go on and on but, just see the title of this video and re-read it.
This is as equally applicable to us Orthodox as it is to our Catholic bretheren. Great work.
I’m listening and love learning. As a young child I was told that having a statue of Saint Francis was idol worship. I never prayed to it and my grandfather who was not a Catholic had one in his large garden he planted. I knew as a child that my grandfather was. Humble man. No one could ever remember him lashing out in anger. He was humble and gave anonymously. The people who he helped never knew it was him. I looked up to him quietly and in awe. In my 50th year of life I read The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi. I understood his erratic behavior. I felt his excitement when he practiced humility and also being a overly excited views. I feel that so much. I have a Saint Francis of Assisi statue in my garden. I feel closer to the Holy Spirit when gardening and see the birds visiting. Thank you ❤️
@Enforcer Thank you 🙏🏻
I have about 20 statues. Some I inherited from my mom when she died. I just like having them around so I can look at my favorite saints. I don’t worship them like Protestants will claim.
@@lois2997 Yes! Just looking at it reminds me of God and that I need to pray 🌹
I love "where is that in the Bible?" because if ANY piece of Scripture definitively said "There is no Pope, but Christ alone" or "The mother of Jesus was not assumed, but remains buried in the ground" then Protestants would (rightfully!) bring it up to Catholics; and yet, when a verse like James 2:24 so CLEARLY contradicts "Sola Fide", there's all manner of "well actually..." explanations, with Protestants even having the audacity to say "You believe in an unbiblical works-based salvation!" There's a reason Martin Luther wanted James and other books removed from the canon.
I hate to say that Protestants just don't want to listen, but it always seems that's the case, that Protestants refuse to hear, accurately convey, or understand the Catholic position, while Catholics often have no problem with the opposite -- it's why I commented on the last video that I do think there's a fair amount of culpability for many Protestants (certainly the leaders and those regularly debating these matters online) that possibly moves them from beyond the realm of mere material heresy and into the realm of actual heresy, and I think that kind of "harsh-sounding" language might be necessary, since it's their very souls that are at risk if they're really being obstinate about the matter.
i think in some cases of the online anti-Catholic polemicists, it isn't so much about theology, as it is a bad case of malice.
Sadly, you're right.
I think that many of them grew up with anti-Catholic sentiment being instilled in them from a young age. It takes someone with a very open heart to have the grace and humility to accept that everything they've been told and believed their whole life is untrue.
@@Catholicsquirrel Totally agree, I grew up with that sentiment too, so while I do believe in firmly saying "No, you're wrong" to falsehoods, I do also try to be loving and graceful in the way I conduct my life and interactions because of this. And of course, I pray for conversions.
@@Catholicsquirrel i agree with you about that.
"I'm yet to meet a one-eyed Christian" - funny lol. Thank you, and this was a great video.
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
that has little to do with jesus being extreme and more to do with the sinful nature of men. the reason why people don't pluck their eyes is not because jesus is using hyperbole and didn't really mean it literally but because of a combination of men's desire to keep sinning (even if subconsciously) and the prideful thinking that they could overcome those sins eventually if they really tried and their greed of placing more value to their eyes than to the kingdom of God.
Yeah I disagreed with this comment
@@joegame4576 How many eyes do you have?
Congratulations, you've explained so much to me. I've never subscribed to Calvinism because I believe that God made us as intelligent beings with free will and the desire to pursue goals in life. I've always thought that predestination was not that far off the mark from nilhism. Thank you so much!
You sure? Ephesians 1:4
Catholics are wrong, on purpose. It is an evil cult of lies. Decent people are led to doom because of their snake tongues.
God gave us free will, but it is optional.
Doesn't Mary intercede on behalf of someone who got low on wine? I think She asks the Son of God to help out. He did. Is there no lesson for us here?
She concluded, "Do whatever He tells you to do". Incidentally, Jesus did not react because His mother interceded ~ seems he did not like the information. However v11 informs us why He made the miracle; to reveal His glory. Apparently, those who believe in Marian doctrines find an opportunity to direct that glory to Mary (as the one who direct God the Son) to answer their prayers. The deceptiness of it all is that the attention is shifted from God and rests on Mary.
@@Nolongeraslave Excellent synopsis!
Look. The Messianic prophecies said that the Messiah would bring inexhaustible banquets of bread and wine on God's holy mountain. (Also of the Leviathan fish, which is why a Jewish burial dish in the Met shows a fish dinner.)
Mary was saying, "You're the Messiah, make with the inexhaustible wine."
Jesus was saying, "My hour to die has not yet come, so the inexhaustible wine of My Blood cannot be served." But He figured something out.
And "between me and thee" was exactly a line from Abraham getting land for Sarah's tomb, from a guy who wanted to give it to him outright. It is negotiation language of closeness, not anger.
It is a great moment in salvation history, and shines glory on everyone involved, including the drinking power of Christ's new disciples. :)
@@Nolongeraslave do you know the meaning of "intercession"? This has been explained thoroughly. The blindness of some protestants is gobsmacking...
Where in the Bible does it say we must have someone who has passed away intercede on our behalf?
Great video, love your work Brian.
I was born and raised Catholic, but fell away from the Church in my teen years, and eventually came back to Christ in a protestant church. I appreciate the foundation in faith that I received in the Catholic Church, and respect it, even though I do not agree with all of her teachings. My mother remained a devout Catholic all her life, and even was a novitiate in a convent in her late teen, early aduly years, but never took final vows, to my obvious benefit. We often had frank discussions about our common and different doctrines and practices, and learned a lot from each other, while still always respecting each other's views.
Lutherans never rejected statuary or liturgical arts of any sort. The destruction of the churches and monasteries grew out of certain strains of Calvinism and Anabaptist ideas.
Thank you for making this video! I just posted it on my Facebook to help my friends understand my choices and shifts in views.
First comment. Keep up the good work brother Brian!
I am christian, and I attend a pentecostal church because I learn so much about the bible and God there. My faith and fervor for God has increased the more I know about Him. I love your teachings and I pray that God sees our hearts and our trust in Jesus to consider is His children, so we are brothers and sisters despite our denominations
Very good outlook to have and Im sure God agrees. Find a church that speaks to u and keeps you close to God. So long as that church preaches the gospel of salvation in name of father, son, and holy spirit. I found that in the Catholic church after 30 years of bouncing around various Protestant and non denomination churches. Ironic thing is how similar they all actually are.
@johannaquinones7473
Johanna,
It is good that your faith has increased. One good thing must follow another; in your case I would suggest to reflect on fidelity to our Lord's will, clearly expressed in:
▪︎MATTHEW 16:18-19
18. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build MY CHURCH, and the gates of Hades WILL NOT OVERCOME IT.
19. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Johanna, "My Church" means only one. Which is God's Will.
No one, therefore, must be in division from His one true Church.
Do you know why?
Jesus warned us that: "every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate: and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" (Matthew 12:25).
Johanna, the Gospel's divine message is always of UNITY, NOT DIVISION, as the Apostle John says:
▪︎JOHN 17:20-23
20. “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,
21. that ALL OF THEM MAY BE ONE, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
22. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that THEY MAY BE ONE as WE ARE ONE 23. I in them and you in me-so that they may be brought to COMPLETE UNITY. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
It is important to consider the One Church founded by Christ has also been given a permanent guarantee of truth:
▪︎JOHN 16, 13
13. When the SPIRIT of TRUTH comes, He WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL THE TRUTH; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
That is why St. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, reveals where we must go to find the Truth:
▪︎1 TIMOTHY 3:15
15. if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is THE CHURCH of the living God, THE PILLAR and FOUNDATION of the TRUTH.
2 Billion Catholics believe and practice the truth inspired by the Holy Spirit, as promised and fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ in His one true Church:
All "clear thinking" and faithful Christians should NEVER attempt to divide the Body of Christ. If someone dares, our Lord gives a warning:
"If he, a sinning brother, refuses to listen EVEN TO THE CHURCH, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector".
(Mt 18:17)
May God bless your discernment.
You forgot "CONSTANTINE XYZ"
Thank you for your apologetics & explanations! It's always been difficult for me to defend these doctrines without the right reasons.
Thanks Brian for a great video. I have always been sadden when my fellows Protestants bag Catholics. Keep up the up the good work.
We don't bag Catholics, we are just very confused and search through scripture where Mary is put up on a pedestal so high with Jesus that they pray to her to intercede when Jesus said that he alone is the ONLY intercessor. And they added these to the Church almost 500 years later after when they claim it was from day one.
@@MossEYE- you have to understand that Catholics follow traditions, not teachings from the Bible. Calling someone father goes against the Bible as our one true Father is in heaven, nor do you have to confess your sins to a priest (that's a Jewish practice they hold on to) there is only one mediator between us and God and that's Jesus, it also says that all that are saved are priest so we have direct access to the Throne of God.
Infant baptism is also not supported in the Bible due to baptism does not save you. They skip over the whole repent. The theif on the cross who died next to Jesus did not get baptized but yet is saved. Baptism is a public confession of faith. The Lord's supper is a rememberable of Jesus's sacrifice and does not become actual blood and flesh. People forget that Jesus spoke in parables and figuratively as the old testament said he would.
@@MossEYE- Jesus said He was the only intercessor before the father, but we ask His Mother to intercede before the Son. If this confuses you so much, ask why would Protestants request prayers to those around them to God if Jesus is the only intercessor, as you yourself stated.
By the way, the phrase "only mediator" wasn't attributed to the Lord himself in the Bible, but it's from the first letter to Timothy.
@@troyellis4242 wow…so much to deal with in one comment.
Let’s start here, Concerning calling no man “father”… was Paul “going against the Bible, as you put it, when he called hisself our “spiritual father” in 1 Cor. 4:17? What about when Stephen calls Abraham “our father” in Acts?
Either both Paul and Stephen violated Christ’s commandment to “call no man father” or they understood his command in context. Clearly it’s the latter. They understood he was using a common teaching technique called hyperbole.
@@MossEYE- yes you do. All the time. We have the same 6 trolls on every catholic page .
A fascinating display of answers. Reformed protestant here! Just made a catholic friend and want to learn more about her denomination. I can critique some of these replies although, I really appreciate the clarity!
I’m Catholic and the one thing that bugs me is when we get accused of worshipping Mary . We don’t worship Mary we venerate her there’s a huge difference. We worship the one true God the triune God Father,Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit
Yes it’s so sad that Protestants propagate this lie about worshipping the Blessed Virgin Mary. I’ve been ostracized from a bible study group that won’t apologize to me for anti Catholic rhetoric being shared among their group. I feel the need to peacefully teach these men that they are playing into Satan’s hands by ‘bearing false witness’. Wish me luck.
How would you define venerate? And how is it different from worship or idolatry? I'm trying to learn more about catholicism.
I just wanna say, I say Iove this video. I love my brothers and sisters in Christ who are Catholic. I'm more Orthodox. When I use to lean more Protestant, i used a lot of these arguments.
Thank you.
As a protestant, all I can say is that's a thinker
Hyperbolically at least
The only thing that you said, and these all were main arguments I have used before against catholicism, which I still somewhat remain in my belief is predestination. However, it might be more of a pedantic one, or perhaps a conditional one, let me explain:
So the argument I'd make is that God is supreme over all, and at several points in scripture predestined certain things such as Genesis 3:15 wherein it says (God talking to the serpent) "I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel"
Therefore; if God has the ability to predestine things, and has in the past, it logically follows that he will continue to do so.
Then again, as I write this it occurs to me God possibly and simply doesn't always want to predestine every aspect of the universe. That perhaps he has painted the broad strokes and the most important details, and lets us, his children, paint in some of the finer details.
Otherwise, my views of Protestant theology have been hit hard from this video, and I thank you Mr. Holdsworth, this is much to consider.
It occurred to me as I watched that many Protestant arguments are in some form or another hypocritical projection; i.e. condemning the catholics about praying to the saints whereas protestants ask their brothers to pray for us.
It's all so strange, and the biggest one for me was that authority of the church is proven in scripture whereas the predominance of scripture over all isn't written within itself.
I don't know what to do. There seems to be nothing to protestant theology except that it doesn't have certain issues that the catholic church has concerning the current pope and whatnot, but there are issues of protestants that catholics don't have; megachurch scams and the like, false doctrine(although both churches have their parts that say such, I suspect it is to different degrees in different areas)
Perhaps The Orthodox brothers could also chime in as well as Catholics on the respective virtues of each.
In any case, peace and grace be to y'all, God Bless
The length of your reply is a metaphor
Why does being predestined matter to you? I assume you don't give yourself a free pass to sin because of this belief?
Hey! The easiest way to discern between Catholic and Orthodox is to determine if Christ established the Papacy. There are other differences, but they become irrelevant if Christ did or did not establish the Papacy. I highly recommend reading the book "Upon This Rock" by Stephen Ray. As for the Pope being questionable, that's to be expected. The Pope is human just like the rest of us and is sinful and imperfect. The difference is that he is on the "big screen" being picked apart 24/7 and it's easier to be critical of other people's sins than it is our own. However, we believe that the Pope is protected by God from ever changing the Church's doctrine or dogma (official teachings). Yet, he serves as a leader in the Faith. Just like we know a team functions better with a head coach, a company with a CEO, we know that the Church also functions better with a discernible leader that we can bring disputes and other issues to.
@@TheNemkris - People in general seem to find a great deal of comfort in the ideas of being special/chosen and that their salvation is not in doubt.
It's a given that you will find sinners in every group of believers and their leadership. The question is where do you find the truth of Christ? Is Peter, His rock, still around?
Brian--YOU ROCK! I just commented on your post on Orthodoxy. I'm applauding your articulate intelligence. Thank You. I'm listening and learning. In these days, it is good to do so. Glory to Jesus Christ. Glory to Him forever.
I feel like you explain these things so much better than I can.
I’m trying to be a catholic and your videos have helped me learning so far
How’s it going? Did you enter RCIA?
This is absolutely beautiful. I've been learning more and more about Catholicism lately, and the more I learn, the more I realize how wrong the Protestants are. My advice, as a Protestant, is, if you want to know about Catholicism, ask a Catholic. Because yes, I've heard all the horrible things you've been accused of, and those things simply are not true.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make and share this video with us. I look forward to watching more from you!
@Brandi. What do you mean when you say that you now realize "how wrong the Protestants are"? Protestants are neither stupid nor even wrong about the 5 issues Mr. Holdsworth addresses...if addressed using Protestant definitions.
If one approaches these issues with the presumption that Catholics are the ones who are wrong, why would one use their definitions? It would be like using alchemist formulations to prove alchemy to be unscientific.
For Protestants, it DOES matter whether a belief is corroborated by Scripture, which is the only authoritative evidence we have from the apostolic age. Catholics speak of traditions handed down by the Apostles, but cannot produce a single word from these traditions. All we have, in terms of documentation, is the Scriptures.
Catholics PROUDLY speak of earning merit by their good works. They also say they directly earn eternal life through this merit. This isn't Protestants mixing things up. Most Catholics repudiate the notion of NOT EARNING their salvation. They point decisively to James 2 to say, "We are justified BY our works!" This is NOT the Protestants putting words in their mouths. This is what Catholics SAY.
The only reason they can claim to not worship Mary is by defining prayer to her as something other than worship. Whom do you pray to other than God? (And the Catholic explanation that they pray for intercession, in other words, that they ask the saints to pray FOR them, is almost never true. They pray TO the saints, asking the saints directly for spiritual gifts. There is no intercession going on.)
He actually is correct about some Protestants too strictly interpreting "call no man father.' But pretty much all Protestant scholars concur with this.
And--if Catholics really do trust their salvation to their works--as many of them appear to, then they really are in deep water and ought to start swimming.
@Enforcer You might want to be a tad more specific. I can't even tell if this is meant as a compliment or an insult....
I am a pentacostal christian, yet i find myself more and more agreeing and conviced with catholic theology. My only issue is that I have a calling in my life to be in youth ministry and if I were to pursue that in catholicism, how would that function?
You can be a priest with pastoral work on the youth. you can be a cathecist. You can join a catholic organization for the youth. You can start your own youth pastoral work or org.
This is my first time on this site. Totally enjoyed listening to you. Keep it up!
You have a gift of clearly explaining what I know but can't show others. I will save this video and hopefully convert one of my friends that is asking a lot of questions. Holy Spirit help us. Amen.
As a Protestant who holds to Sola Scriptura, I too find it annoying when a person asks “where is that in the Bible” and what they want is a list of verses explicitly stating that exact thing. It dismisses proper exegesis as well as reading the Bible as a whole and not just a bunch of disconnected verses.
One disagreement though is that I think he might somewhat misunderstand the reformed view of free will.
As I understand it, Brother, original Calvinism and reformed Calvinism would not be the same, unless I am mistaken?
@@DakkogiRauru23 there may be differences in some aspects, especially if you are thinking reformed baptists who of course do not practice infant baptism but on the subject of free will I don’t know that much has changed.
I will illustrate my thoughts on it this way. You have a hungry lion in a cage. You put a pile of meat on one side of the yard and a pile of hay on the other side. If you let the lion out, which cage is he going to?
The pile of meat every time. Why? Because his nature dictates that he will do so. It’s not that he didn’t have a choice it is that his choice is bound by his nature. If you want the lion to go towards the hay, you will need him to become a horse and the lion can not turn himself.
@@oldmovieman7550 Correct if were lions, but we are ontologically different
@@DakkogiRauru23 but we have our natures and our natures because of our first father Adam are bent toward sin and against God so we will naturally choose against Him. That is, unless we are changed, given a new nature.
@@oldmovieman7550 Our nature is actually not perfectly bent towards sin. Because you can see in Genesis that God saw man as good.
It is instead free to sin, and free to obey God. Abel, Melchisadech, Abraham, the saints, all of these people demonstrated both narratively and psychologically that human beings freely choose God or evil.
Wow, your last argument is amazing. I need to transcribe it to use it
Results may vary - quite a few Protestants do believe in free will, regardless of whether early reformers did.
Also, a determinist still believes our actions have an effect, just that those effects are known and used by God.
@@hyreonk The biggest sticking point I've found with protestants is that we don't even agree on what faith is. For the most part protestants may just think of faith as some kind of mental belief that they're individually holding onto, whether of their own choosing or whether it was given to them by the Holy Spirit. The idea that it could be a cooperation with God's grace in a way that necessarily includes action on our part isn't even an option in that case.
Hi Brian. I love your content. I recently started blogging and creating content myself. Thank you for providing a great model.
Great responses to Protestant arguments. Thank you for sharing and for promoting charity (which actually shows wisdom)🙏
Another error I have heard is that unless we have a full immersion Baptism, then we're not Baptized
Lol😂
Don't worry too much about it, since the only people who believe this are baptists. Who don't think baptism is necessary for salvation. 🙃
The sticky part about that for us as Catholics is that the word baptism means immersion. So, I understand the concern about that.
In Christ,
Andrew
@YAJUN YUAN Yajun, I'm not sure if you're asking me or not, because I wasn't tagged on your comment. But assuming it was, I'll do my best.
To be honest with you, I don't really understand it either because even though the catechism states that baptism is an immersion or plunge, we certainly don't practice that with babies (and I'm not sure if we do for adults). I've never been to an adult baptism in the Catholic Church. I have, however, seen the walk in baptismal fonts, so I'm assuming they are put to use for older kids and adults.
So, I'm not sure if it's just a disparity for the babies (due to safety concerns) or if that disparity exists with older kids and adults too. If it does though, then it's upsetting because it seems like the way the protestants view the Eucharist. A spiritual reality that is separated from the physical.
In Christ,
Andrew
@YAJUN YUAN the Didache permits it. This is an extremely ancient practice, even if not the ideal.
i would be catholic tomorrow if you were allowed to disagree on anathematized dogmas. i could come alongside if only i knew disagreement was tolerable without being in disunity with the church. i've moved the Lutheran route because of this ability. The persistence of tradition is beautiful, but the ability to disagree on some "doctrines" (although i would believe them to simply be incorrect teachings/falsities) makes all the difference in the realm of conscience. if Catholicism is true though, i know i'll end up there some day. if not, onward to Christ!
Next time can you make a skit or a video about "Religion won't save you, Only your faith" Because I always heared that from the non catholic denominations/preachers across the street.
Pontifex(Name of RUclips Channel is Spirit Juice)already did an excellent presentation years ago.
If someone were to say that to me, I'd say:
I agree that religion won't save me. God does the saving. If God says "follow this religion's to be saved" then I'm going to follow it. I don't believe that religion is going to save me, but that believing in and following the teachings of my religion are what will.
This is your best video in my opinion
Millennial catholic here 👋 I love that Catholicism is tradition passed down from Christ himself to his apostles and so forth. I love being a religion of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit three persons in 1 more than a religion of just the text. Our mass is filled to the brim with the word of God, but our traditions are equally important during mass + not to mention our sacraments.
I really appreciate your video. An intelligent point of view and allowance of conversation to ensue. My concern for Catholicism however is the ‘partnership’ the church assumes to inherit. I believe everything God needed to say has been said, and man does not get to re-say for the purpose of sounding relevant for today’s time. I will watch your video again and listen for key points. Be well!!
I think this is among your best videos! Thank you for this.
The free will argument… brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Pope Pius IV said, “The Bible is not for the people; whosoever will be saved must renounce it. It is a forbidden book. Bible societies are satanic contrivances.”
Very well said.
Your analogy about being rescued by the coast guard was so good!
This was a very enjoyable and thought-provoking video. I haven't chosen to call myself as belonging to a certain denomination because I am relatively new to the born again life, just got baptized this year 2023 on Sunday the 5th of February. Even though I was raised in a Christian family and have been surrounded by the faith for most of my life I never really learned about it much. I am still learning, still reading the Bible and growing my faith, but I don't dare choose a denomination for myself yet with such little understanding and knowledge. Honestly as it is now I feel like I don't ever want to choose one denomination and just call myself a Christian, a follower of Christ. I believe the best guide for my faith is The Holy Spirit, and churches that have been divided by man and run by man can be secondary. Remember, The Holy Spirit is in all of us who have repented from our sins, turned to God and been baptized in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. He speaks to everyone on a personal level, not just to the church leaders. Listen to what He is telling you, not just what others are telling you. Because after all, He is the only good and Holy one and the rest of us are flawed and corruptible. God bless everyone who is reading, and even those who aren't even in this comment section.
Edit: Fixed some spelling
A popular one you didn’t tackle, though, it is an argument that’s been repeatedly and easily refuted: “Jesus was talking about the rock beneath his feet, in Jerusalem, being, ‘the Church’, not Peter.”
When they weren’t even in Jerusalem when Jesus said that in Matthew 16:17-19 and were 109 miles away from Jerusalem. In Caesare Philippi.
That’s nowhere isn’t the text so it’s what I call Protestant sprinkling
The Protestant argument regarding the rock, isn't that it refers to the rock Jesus was standing on. Rather that the rock is Peter's statement of belief in verse 16.
@@Sathrandur yup and not in the text
@YAJUN YUAN Disregarding the fact that Jesus is clearly and objectively speaking directly to St. Peter even in both St Matthew 16:18 and the previous verse (St Matthew 16-17) after Peter answered correctly who Jesus is (St. Matthew 16:15-16)?
Would not St. Matthew 16:18, then, read as Jesus saying, “ *I* am *Jesus* ; and upon *myself* I will build My Church...”?
He doesn’t say, “And I give *myself* the Keys to the kingdom of heaven, so that whatever *I* shall bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven; and whatsoever *I* shall loose upon Earth shall be loosed also in Heaven”, in St. Matthew 16:19.
Jesus doesn’t tell Himself to, “feed my lambs; feed my lambs; feed my sheep”, in St. John 21:15-17). He says that to St. Peter. It even has his name present in the those very verses for that very reason.
If you truly see Sacred Scripture as the infallible word of God, you would not argue otherwise.
@YAJUN YUAN Jesus tells St. Peter about the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven in St. Matthew 16:19, “and I will give to thee...”, not, “and I will give to me...”.
I'm going to have to listen to this again. I'm a convert to Catholiclisisim from a state where the majority of people are protestants. It was drove into me about how evil Catholics were because they worship idols. Fifteen years later, I came across an old and very close friend from my youth who was never religious, now a Seventh Day Adventist. That probably tells you everything you need to know. LOL. I recently looked up the history of Adventist and in my humble opinion, this is a cult, and a down right scary one at that. However, she is impossible to speak with because she has been sold hook line and sinker into it and trys to sell everyone she meets into the Seventh day Adventist culb. I pray a rosary for her because no matter what I say, or anyone else says her belief that the Seventh Day Adventst is the true religion according to her. To me is sounds like she is regergatating what she is told and has thrown logic out altogether.
They don't understand we are Catholics and Christians. The same Jesus died and rose again for all his believers.
You don't understand you worship a false Christ. A counterfeit Christ. Your Christ needs the help of the Roman Catholic Church to push believers over the finish line into Heaven by assigning them works & rules & traditions of the Roman Catholic (occult, cult) Church.
"How do we know when Jesus is speaking hyperbolically..." One of my favorite questions to ask Protestants in debates, especially if they are challenging the Scriptural basis for Catholic practices or beliefs is this: is it possible to misinterpret the Bible? When they inevitably say yes, because only the foolish Protestant would say that it is absolutely not possible to misinterpret the Bible, I point out that this means that the words printed in the Bible are therefore no guarantee of the truth and question how they then know their interpretation or the interpretation of their pastor is in fact correct. I have yet to receive a reply to this question from any Protestant to whom I have posed it.
Loved this video!!! Thank you for being honest and approaching this topic with humility! God bless! 🙏
If I may, the worst of these Protestant denominations is the "Church of Christ" (THE US branch). Based purely on my own experiences and attempts at dialogue, I have some issues with their doctrines. First: They believe that they alone are the original "true church". Second: They insist that Pope Boniface was the first recognized Pope (He was the 42th as I'm sure you know.) and by extension the Catholic Church literally didn't exist before this. Third: They do not believe in either the true presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, or the greater majority of the Sacraments. Fourth: The Catholic Bible is a fake. (i.e. we altered it by adding things to it.) Sixth: They have no tangible answer when asked why Saint Peter is entombed under a Basilica that bears his name, if he wasn't a Pope. I could go on, but I'm sure you've already heard much of this before. It makes me cringe that they are doing this out of the ignorance of their "church elders" and founders. That ignorance has been handed down from generation to generation starting with the likes of Luther and Calvin. Jesus Christ is Lord and he alone can straighten this out, in accordance with his divine plan.
First of all, the Protestant "Church of Christ" is a spinoff from the Protestant "Disciples of Christ" Church...according g to an old Southern Baptist friend of mine.
Don’t argue with an idiot they will drag you down to there level and beat you with experience - Mark Twain said this and its a good piece of advice. They ignore factual historical evidence that disagrees with their religion. It’s like talking to a flat earther.
@YAJUN YUAN alight we may never know but he was still first pope... So what ya gonna do when they come for you lol
This isn't central to the Christian Churches/ Churches of Christ
@YAJUN YUAN yes all the early Church fathers were delusional 😂 their attestation alone is proof. His death in Rome in Rome is proof. Peter ordaining Bishops is proof. Etcetera. Your refusal to answer basic historical question is based on your faith not the historical record
Recently I've heard Timothy Gordon saying, that refuting protestant arguments against Catholics is very easy. It just requires an ability to read only. Unlike refuting Orthodoxs, who have much stronger arguments. This video seems to proof the Gordon's statement true.
Lol he's great. And correct.
Nah.
I am not a Catholic but I am a Christian. This video is well spoken. Peace be with you.🌿
And with your spirit ❤️
@@drjanitor3747 The arrogance of Catholics never ceases to amaze me.
@@drjanitor3747 Thank you for the compliment. From your RCC bible:
25 The Self-Revelation of Jesus. At that time, Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned and have revealed them to children. 26 Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.
In fulfillment of scripture you have spoken. and here is one for you.
39 Spiritual Blindness. Then Jesus said,
“It is for judgment
that I have come into this world,
so that those without sight may see
and those who do see may become blind.”
40 On hearing this, some Pharisees who were present asked him, “Are we blind too?” 41 Jesus replied,
“If you were blind,
you would have no guilt;
but since you claim, ‘We see,’
your guilt remains.
@@drjanitor3747 Yaaaaawn! Oh, you're still here? 😴
@@drjanitor3747 Depends on your definition of "Christian"
Protestant here. Very respectful video, I appreciated it a lot. I’d be really interested to see more about your first point. I see the logic you use to say there are extra-biblical sources of divine revelation, or that allow the church to make those calls, but I am not convinced. I would love to see you address that is greater detail, as it is one of the greater reasons I remain protestant. Thanks for the video!
Sure. Check the link in the description.
Amen brother, I personally don't refer myself to any denomination, rather I read the bible every day and follow what it says as well as what God tells me to do, and my pastor, I just ask God that he will give me discernment from right and wrong. You are truely a man of God, I encourage you to keep yourself above these petty arguments people give because at the end of the day as long as we worship Jesus and honor him its going to be okay, Jesus is the centre of it all everything in scripture ultimately points to him and so should we. God bless you brother Amen.
Right on. Why use any label besides "Christian" or "Follower of Christ"?
Thank you Brian im a recent convert and I myself have been getting criticism from Protestants for converting to Catholicism continue to explain and defend the faith
As a Catholic, a child of God and sadly a sinner this video has been just what my soul needed, thank you.
I've had some interactions with some protestants recently that have hurt my heart. I know that this is only a very select few, thank God but what do you say when they tell you that you worship the wrong Jesus or that you are satanic because the pope is really lucifer and you worship him 😥 it's hard to be charitable in those conversations. I honestly didn't realise how much some protestants hate Catholics. I'm Irish so there has always been "hatred" between the faiths but this level of hatred that I'm seeing is even shocking for me.
To my tolerant protestant brothers and sisters thank you for your Communion with me in Christ.
God bless you Brian and your family and all your subscribers.
Put not your faith in man. The pope is a man. This guy also has it wrong that we pray to saints. No, we ask the saints to pray for us.
As a protestant , i always think that if a protestant that said something like the one you met, such toxic and salty, they are probably from a wrong church or follow a wrong pastor 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@lamkw6329 social media is badly infected with hate towards Catholics, especially in the last year. Please pray that I will keep my words charitable and humble in dealing with difficult protestants. Thank you for your kind words, it gives hope to my heart ❤️ God bless you and yours
@@obsidianet praying is just another word for communication, it's also different from worship and that's why praying to Our Blessed Mother is completely different from worshipping God The Father, Jesus and The Holy Spirit.
I, too, have been greatly hurt by ignorance. My mother-in-law disliked me a great deal because I was Catholic. It was a difficult road, very difficult. She laid traps all the time. After her son and I were married 16 years she passed away but the damage done in the family was more than could be repaired. We are still married, but the family is not close. The one good thing that came out of all of it was that I examined my faith closer and grew in it.
As to number three, Protestants think Catholics worship Mary because they see us doing to Mary what they do to God. The problem is, what they do to God is not worship. It's doulia.
4:30 what others see as “requirements” Catholics living the Faith, recognize how the sacraments are a blessing something we “get to do!”
I always have to tell people "pray" means to speak or talk to. Pray does not mean worship.
I like doing apologetics like in the thumbnail. Although not effective, quite fun tbh
Half the battle is making sure you get the last word... which I did.
Pretty sure it''s in the bible: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself, and always get the last word"
Unfortunately, that thumbnail is itself a strawman. Neither Luther nor Lutherans are iconoclasts.
Interesting video. Note that sola scriptura and sola fide are sometimes (though not always) more nuanced than this. Sola scriptura, at its base, is that there is no *infallible* teaching except the scriptures, and therefore church councils could be reformed. Sola fide, at its base, is that there is no *cause* of salvation other than faith. With these nuances, a lot of your criticisms fall flat. But they remain stupid phrases for other reasons.
But why would the Bible be infallible, other than if it's deemed as such by the Church? It's just a bunch of stories. And regarding sola fide - no, faith cannot be the only cause of salvation. First and foremost, God is the cause, not our faith. And second, there were, are and will be countless people who never knew Jesus, but according to the Bible they will be saved nonetheless, because of their good works ("for I was hungry and you gave me food") - contrary to those who had faith but did nothing ("not all who call me Lord will enter my Kingdom"). Therefore both "sola" are utterly wrong.
Imagine if you stood before God the Father and next to Him was Mary, Queen of Heaven, and you looked at God and said, “Ahhhh. She’s just okay. Don’t know why Catholics make a big deal out of her.”
Imagine standing before the Tuine God in heaven and you look for the queen of heaven and God says, sorry that is unknown here. But maybe you say I am looking for maama Mary, and God says well she is somewhere among the worshippers, but which one? we have many saints with that name which one is your mama?
@@Nolongeraslave mary birthed the son of god... There for she is the mother of the son God... Very simple
@@sniperpronerfmods9811 Sure and her role was completed here on earth. That maternal role, we are not told, extend into eternity. Like many other saints who carried out God's purposes, she is falling down in worship unto her God. Speculations based in human mind and thinking should be considered as such.
@@Nolongeraslave - Except Revelation describes a Queen of Heaven that is clearly Mary. I mean I personally would rather think that anyone chosen to raise God might be pretty special in His eyes. If you really want to go with "Gosh I can not find the person you choose for your mother even though Luke 1 says "every generation will call me blessed"", well...interesting choice. Not mine, but certainly a choice.
@@Nolongeraslave "For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed" Luke 1:48
I am blessed by your humble and loving demeanor all while being informed and thoughtful. I am a Christian that holds to Protestant beliefs, I do not agree with predestination. I have always had friends who were Catholic. They each had varying degrees in how devout they were. For some it was more of a family heritage and others a personal faith.
I appreciate the historical references you made for your commentary and will use them as guides on what to study next. God bless you on your online platform. We need more people with speech full of grace and seasoned with salt.
Hi, although I have researched and heard a lot of time about these pointers, your statement about intercession made me realize something. The key word is reliability, saints are more reliable to ask for it than the militant church and therefore if we still have this body, it is saintly and a holy act to be committed as you promised to pray for someone else without anyone knowing it. O come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful..
My favorite Protestant objection is a two parter.
1. Sola Scriptura and the Bible says what it means, means what it says, so if you do anything beyond that, it’s a sin.
2. John 6, where Jesus said to eat his flesh, and people left because of how gross this teaching sounded. Clearly Jesus didn’t mean what he said.
So are you saying we can do what is contrary to Scripture if it makes us feel a certain way?
@@HisLivingStone241 No. Beyond =/= Contrary.
My point here is that Jesus told us deliberately about the Real Presence and that we should practice eating His flesh but a lot of Protestants struggle with this “difficult teaching” so they simply say Jesus didn't mean it when he said “truly my flesh is true food” and the Lord's Supper is merely memorial.
@Arsenic Rice OK but that does not follow that Sola Scriptura is refuted
@@HisLivingStone241 wasn’t talking about sola scriptura. Just that the Real Presence / transubstantiation is scriptural. If you want to discuss sola scriptura, can you show me in scripture where it says “only scripture” and where it clearly lays out which books are to be considered scripture?
@Arsenic Rice would you concur than with the Muslim logic to show me ''where did Jesus say I am God, worship me''.
Can Somebody tell me the name of his intro song?
Messiah, by Handel
He mentions in the description it is from Paul Jernberg. He provides a link.
As to when Jesus is being hyperbolic vs literal, it's quite simple. Whenever anyone needs any passage to be that interpreted a certain way, they will use whichever method leads to said conclusion. This goes for both sides.
Thus the need for an authority so we can know the correct interpretation.
@@atrifle8364 What are your thoughts on the Dictatus Papae?
@@nategraham6946 - I just read it. What specific discussion did you want to have?
@@atrifle8364 Does it still apply?
@@nategraham6946 - The Church tells me it does and even where it not longer needs to be taken literally. Pretty sure the kiss the feet thing was hyperbole back then.
As a Protestant, I watched both videos, and appreciated the points and spirit of delivery from both.
Wow I found your last point/explanation extremely helpful. I'm currently in the process of cult deprogramming, un-brainwashing, and trying to recover my faith after having spent years in a cult, this perspective is extremely refreshing. The strong message I received that there is only one way to do Christianity and that God actively hates anyone who steps outside of that very narrow box is a terrifying mindset that is extremely hard to let go of, but hearing how that actually contradicts the whole basis of what Christianity is at its core is super helpful. Thanks for sharing.🙂
I've always thought if God wanted to save only a small group of chosen people who exactly followed His orders, He'd never have sent Christ, because He had those people: the Jews.
So as He sent Christ, it's obvious He wants every human to join Him.