I’m Protestant - my grandfather was a Protestant pastor for over 40 years. As I learn more and more about our faith in Christ, my heart has been pulling me toward Catholicism. Pray for me! Thank you Edit: I really appreciate all the prayers and comments. My wife and I have been attending a local Catholic Church - God bless you all
We offer prayers for All and anyone in the world that is in your situation. Stay humble in heart and willing to do HIS will and you will be rewarded! God bless you and your family 🙏🏼
The ONLY reason I am Catholic (a Traditional one btw) is because I went down the rabbit hole of objective truth based on reason, logic and historical fact...and took a hefty dose of sincerity and patience with me. Read the Early Church. It's ALL there: priests, bishops, the primacy of the Roman See, the eucharist as the ACTUAL Body and Blood of Christ. Heck, even the Marian Dogmas. Read history and convert to the true faith. God bless~
That's good, I believe your testimony, but the reason I left the CC is because I got born again and that opened my spiritual eyes to understand scripture with the help of Holy Spirit. Sacraments are an OT approach to knowing God. We don't need another priesthood because Jesus has become the high priest for all who believe. We have full access to God and all His promises by faith. We began by faith... John 1:12-13 [12]But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: [13]Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. There was no priest needed. We continue by faith. Galatians 3:3 [3]Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? If you prefer tradition, that's fine, but St.Paul didn't... Galatians 4:9-11 [9]But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? [10]Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. [11]I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
@ Jerome This comment is very very lengthy but I wish you read it once. How Sola scriptura is responsible for perversion of the Christian teachings? Initially, Martin Luther had protested against the sale of indulgence out of love for truth. Because of him, the Catholic Church had stopped the selling of indulgences. But due to animosity created between the clergy handling the case and Martin Luther, Martin Luther was filled with frustration, bitterness, and anger against those clergy and ultimately the Church led by tge Pope. So, the seed of rebellion was sown in his soul. The storm he created was not a reformation but a revolution. Reformation is driven by the love for truth. But here, we have Martin Luther who was browbeaten by his superiors such that he was filled with bitterness, anger and hatred. He racked his brains on how to get even with these overbearing priests. So, his restless mind had developed the concept of sola scriptura to hit back at the priests. When the mind is filled with murderous intent, the result is not going to be good. Forty thousand plus protestant church denominations today is the result of the protestants' revolution. Sola scriptura was primarily designed to take down the authority of the Catholic priesthood and the sacred tradition of the Church. It was not for truth. Let this sink in. Martin Luther himself was a Catholic priest till his excommunication in 1521. This idea of sola scriptura compelled protestants to come up with the doctrines contrary to everything dear to the Catholic Church. This novelty idea of sola scriptura is the most vicious idea conceived by Luther. The consequences that followed are systematic destruction of apostolic teachings which are handed down through the tradition of the early Church. Can anyone justify that Catholic Church having priests following the tradition of the Apostles is wrong, evil and a sin? The Apostles had an office. That was why Matthias was elected to the office left vacant by Iscariot Judas who betrayed Jesus Christ. Now, is it wrong to appoint men to be the successors of the other Apostles? Is this tradition of the Apostles in appointing bishops, not inspired by God? We all recognised the office of the Apostles. The Catholic Church's priesthood is the continuation of the Apostolic priesthood. Martin Luther destroyed this institution and the protestants are still tenaciously holding on to this error without giving much thoughts to its consequences. Protestants say scripture is the sole authority in matters of faith, not the Magisterium which comprise of the Pope and the Bishops. They threw away the teaching authority of the Magisterium such that they have to come up with the assertion that scripture interprets itself and we don't need fallible priests to interpret them. The fact is, men interprets scripture. Scripture don't interpret itself and that is why there are different opinions on what scripture really say amongst the theologians. Protestants also say scripture alone is sufficient for establishing the rule of faith. But the Bible doesn't tell us how do we baptise new members; what would be the creed of believers or what should constitute the profession of faith for baptism etc. The Bible also do not tell us how to celebrate the breaking of the bread (Eucharistic celebration). Thus, Bible alone is not sufficient to give answers to these questions and many others. We need men to interpret the scriptures. We need tradition of men too to fill up the gaps. Now, when protestants abolish priesthood in order to get even with the Catholic priests, they are also compelled to abolish the teaching authority, the governing authority and the sanctifying authority vested with the office of priesthood. Protestants do not abolish this authortiy of priesthood because it is evil and against the will of God but because it is an impediment, an obstruction to their desire to destroy the Catholic Church. Protestants must destroy the credibility of the Catholic Church because as long as there is the legitimacy for the existence of the Catholic Church, there is no legitimacy for the existence of Protestant churches. Thus, they must destroy the Catholic Church. And the sure way to destroy the Catholic Church is to destroy the office of priesthood. Without the priest, the Catholic Church cannot attend to the needs of its members. Martin Luther's desire to destroy the authority of the Catholic priesthood and the sacred tradition of the Church cannot be inspired by God but inspired by the Devil himself because the fruit of his teaching is evident. With the teaching authority gone, protestants must introduce the doctrine of free interpretation of the Bible by each individual. This means there is no one in the protestant churches who can define faith and morals because everyone is the Pope unto himself. Since each individual can interpret the Bible for himself, they came up with the idea "each man has the right to think for himself" as the slogan for the revolution against the Catholic Church. No teaching authority means there will be no basis to exercise the governing authority as well. Without the authority to speak out what is true and what is false, what is good and what is evil, how can anyone govern? The reward for letting the hell loose is that there are more than 40,000 different protestant church denominations each asserting themselves to be the true Church of Christ. Can we say this is the work of the holy spirit? With the eradication of sanctifying authority of priests, protestants must teach against the sacraments. They must make it appear that the sacraments are erroneous doctrines taught by the Catholic Church against the clear writings in the Bible. They have to come up with new teachings on baptism, confession, eucharist, penance.... We know that priest sanctifies the candidate during the water baptism while at the same time God out his love and mercy, makes him born again and mark him as his child. But since protestants don't have sanctifying authority, they have to teach that baptism is symbolic, not sacramental. They have to teach that a person is born again by saying the sinners' prayer. This is not scriptural but never mind. The priest sanctifies the penitent during the administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation because Jesus Christ has given his apostles the authority to forgive or to retain sins. But since no Protestant can exercise this authority and forgive another protestant fellow, they have to come up with an accusatory teaching saying, "no one can forgive the sins of men except God and so, Catholic priests cannot forgive the sins of men". Now, isn't this accusation the devil himself would make? Catholic Church strives to free its members enslaved by sin but protestants don't want them to be free from the slavery of sin. If protestants can heal the sick in Jesus's name, Catholic Priests too can forgive the sins of men in Jesus's name. Why is this so hard for protestants to understand? The thing is they are brainwashed to protest anything against the Catholic teaching no matter what. Catholic priests have the authority to sanctify bread and wine offered on the altar to become the body and blood of Christ. And that is why Catholics eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ. But protestants have no priest and hence there is no one eho can offer the sacrifice of bread and wine in their church. So, they had to come up with another new teaching saying that bread and wine are symbolic of Jesus's body and blood. They don't care even if they break God's commandment that said, do not make any image of gods or likeness of anything either on earth or in heaven or under the water. They cite this commandment against the Catholics for having statues and paintings. But they use bread and wine as a symbol of Jesus's body and blood which is an image, right? They break God's commandment according to their own yardstick. Blinded by prejudice, they have to teach against the Eucharist just like the devil would do by saying, Jesus had offered himself the sacrifice for sin once and for all but Catholics sacrifice him again and again on the altar to this day. To defend themselves, they had to justify that since Christ has made the sacrifice once and for all, there is no more need of any sacrifice and that is why they don't have the altar, they only have the pulpit instead. These excuses havd become official false teachings oc the protestant revolution. The Bible mentioned the early Church had an altar where the sacrifice is offered and they eat this sacrifice in God's presence. But these so called Bible believing Christians don't do it. Worship in the Old Testament is accompanied by the sacrifice. But protestants had to change the definition of worship too in order to conform it with what they do. That is why, when Catholic pray to Mary, and sing praises to her, they say Catholics worship Mary. For them, preaching, singing and praying is public worship. Their worship is like Jewish worship in the synagogues where they also meted out punishment on the disciples not to preach about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the Catholic Church's worship is like that of the Jewish worship in the Temple where animal sacrifices was made. Protestants certainly know how to justify their errors. They don't give a thought as to why they have to still hate the Catholic Church for the sake of Martin Luther. They accept Martin Luther's teachings as if they are inspired by God while the Catholic Church's traditions are treated as false. They could see very well the result of what Luther's teachings have produced and yet, they still tenaciously hold on to the traditions introduced by Martin Luther!
I agree with you. The historical facts/ church fathers is what really does it for me too, and the way the Catholic church just connects scripture passages has been beyond anything I see in the protestant circles. Protestants tend to focus on single verses to state their doctrines and are usually contradicted by other verses or even further in the passage every time. Then they explain very poorly on why their is an obvious contradiction, sometimes multiple. While one video on the Eucharist connected 2 OT bible stories with multiple passages in the New testament so perfectly it just blew my mind away. Then studying the reformation brought out some hard truths that points to too many negatives to even be close the truth of things. I do believe God can still work with some protestants but not all and it just seems like a minefield from the outlook.
@Jeromepopiel388 How do you know you’re not the one reading the Bible correctly? How do you know it’s the Holy Spirit telling you this? Is He the God of confusion then, because any other number of manmade denominations claim they have the Holy Spirit for the same issue, yet come to different conclusions, all “guided by the Holy Spirit”. No longer any priesthood because Jesus is the High Priest? Where is that found in the Bible? Then why does Jesus make clear ministerial priesthood commands to the twelve at the Last Supper? Why does Paul claim he was made a minister for God? Why did the Eleven cast lots in Acts 1 for their replacement as the open 12th office of Apostle just like the OT priesthood? 1 John, he’s talking about newly baptized Christians. Where do you get no priesthood from that? Paul very much approved tradition… “So then, brethren, stand firm and *hold to the traditions* which you were taught, whether *by word of mouth **_or_** by letter* from us.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Welcome to the family! My parish is about to start our new class in a few weeks and it always excites me to meet new people on the journey Iade over 20 years ago. ❤
Infant baptism, perpetual virginity, worshipping graven images, etc... Matthew 16:18 KJ21 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. -> You said Peter is the rock,? Let's read carefully, Jesus said THOU are Peter -> thou or you pronoun is 2nd person, Jesus "points" to Peter and used "thou". Then He said and upon "THIS" rock, this is something very near or Himself.
I recently returned to my Catholic faith. I was a cradle Catholic. I turned away in my 30’s. I joined a Baptist church and later went to a Christian church. The churches were nice and ok. But , I recently turned 69. I felt something was missing in my life. While driving down my street I noticed a Catholic Church near my home. I never really paid much attention to it. Yet, that day I felt as if I was been drawn to it. For some reason I often found myself thinking about my Catholic upbringing .A few weeks later I walked into the Catholic Church, went to confession, talked at length to the priest about my thoughts. I actually enjoyed going to mass and receiving Holy Communion. I feel at peace now. I feel like I’m home again. I’ve started saying the Rosary again. I’m home ❤
God bless you friend. I simply want to point t out that Protestant congregations are NOT “Christian.” That is an American/Protestant gaslighting falsehood. Every pope from the Protestant (those who protest Christ’s church) Revolt until Vatican II taught and understood those who reject His Church - reject HIM. The term “Christian” was coined to describe those who are baptized and apart of the Catholic Church. Period. If you reject His Church - you are not a Christian. No matter how emotional you get during your rock-music “worship” concerts and motivational 45min speeches.
I left the Catholic Church once at 19 yrs old but Came back soon thereafter!!! I had a Profound Spiritual Experience in Medjugorge whereby My Faith in God was Strengthed!!! The Rosary is Important to Me Now as a Daily Prayer!!! Joe from Lou, KY
As a recent Catholic convert, I now truly understand what it means to be persucuted for following Jesus. Even protestants get hateful when all you want to do is help them see the truths that you have found. I hear things like "You worship Mary," "You are following Satan now," "You are terribly misguided and will go to hell"... Never would I say that to a protestant... it shows me that some who claim to follow Jesus do not follow him at all. Wolves in sheeps clothing. Thanks for continuing to stand up for the truth! There ARE PROTESTANTS who are listening and are considering the truths of Catholicism! God bless! 🙏
They just refuse to listen. I’m a a Catholic my entire life. To heck with Protestants. The truth is in front of them they just don’t want to see. To heck with ‘em
More protestants need to hear the truth. Who else would be creating a division among the Church than the father of all lies, Satan himself. Martin Luther was tempted away from the Church by something other than the Holy Spirit.
I'm with you Jenna! My kids and I feel like such outliers in our family. My siblings and my kids' cousins are all atheists who find no need/space for faith in One True God. I'm so grateful for you, @keithnester and the Rosary Crew!
Cradle Catholic here! And all through school till 10th grade. Then in my 20s I met a boy :) and his mother led me to Protestantism and a wonderful Christian church! I was baptized again to profess my faith in Jesus. I was captivated by Bible studies etc and reading and digging into Gods word! We brought all 3 of our sons up in the church. Then grew disillusioned with current church so hopped around. I Finally didn’t attend for a few years. Hubby continued to go. I found myself back at Catholic Church and SO enjoying it!! I saw it for what it really was!! A sacrifice!! And every scripture was so about JESUS!! I attended and never missed for a few months then went to confession so I could receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. I can say this… my life has changed so so much since receiving the Lord every week. I see Him in my everyday life and HE SEES ME!! I can feel his presence SO much! The Sacrament of communion is so very real and life changing… now my sweet hubby who has been a Christian almost his entire life is very interested in Catholicism. I call myself a Born Again Catholic. Thank you Jesus!!!
I simply want to point t out that Protestant congregations are NOT “Christian.” That is an American/Protestant gaslighting falsehood. Every pope from the Protestant (those who protest Christ’s church) Revolt until Vatican II taught and understood those who reject His Church - reject HIM. The term “Christian” was coined to describe those who are baptized and apart of the Catholic Church. Period. If you reject His Church - you are not a Christian. No matter how emotional you get during your rock-music “worship” concerts and motivational 45min speeches.
It’s an amazing thing once your eyes have been opened and not looking for a church that serves you and instead you realize we receive when we worship the Lord we get when we give and thst is found in the Bible
The final and only sacrifice needed was accomplished 2000 years ago at Calvary. Jesus called for remembrance, not re- enactment. I am a heartsick "cradle RC" to see how many, including my own family, follow and swallow this denomination that diverts attention and worship from the Savior to such as His human mother and, today, increasingly off-track (to put it kindly) "popes". Read the Word. Listen to Jesus. You like the Mary and Martha account? Then do like Mary and sit at His feet and listen. It's not what you're hearing in your "oral traditions" - a slippery slope of ever was one.
I'm trying to go back to my Catholic church after being Pentecostal since college. Worship of Mary and talking to people who have died for intercession has been hard, very hard. The Lord will guide me.
Thank you so much for this! 🙏🏼 my 78 year old dad is a fallen away Catholic who bitterly attacks the Church now. He brought all four of his children through the sacraments of the Catholic Church but got led astray after my mom and him divorced over 30 years ago. I pray every day for him to come back home 🙏🏼😔. This video brings me hope that one day I can be brave and intelligently guide my dad back to the light. God bless you 😊
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John ** (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
Keith, thank you for this video. I’m an ex-Protestant and ex-AntiCatholic. Now I’m proud to be a Catholic. You put the reasons why we’re Catholic into perfect words. 🙏🏻📿 please pray for my oneness Pentecostal family, they like to poke fun at me for my conversion, but it’s okay. I’ve never been happier and at peace❤️🔥
Interesting, my family considered me the black sheep of the family. I converted to the catholic faith 46 years ago. Years later, my mom and dad. I'm told frequently that my family is praying for my soul. My response, is thank you, for praying for me, I pray for you too. No sarcasm involved. Sincerity and love , I am so truly blessed to be catholic. Peace and blessings to you 🙏
When One Searches for God: You Do Find the Fullness of Faith in the Catholic Church!!! There are Sacramentals and the Sacraments to Guide You to the Closer Relationship with God!!! Joe from Lou, KY
@@dmnguyen103Hang in There Catholic Child of God: Pray for Them that One Day they See the Light!!! You have Found the Fullness of Faith!!! Joe from Lou, KY
@@dmnguyen103 people are going to hate the Jesus that lives inside you. My family said the same thing to me. Specifically they jokingly said, “when you kneel down to pray, pray for me.” I responded, “yes I’m going to continue kneeling and praying for you.” Although it hurts, sometimes, we just have to keep loving them and praying for them.
@@josephschroer7594 Yes! They say that to look deep into history is to cease being a Protestant. God has humbled me in revealing to me His fullness of truth in the Catholic Church ⛪️ there’s so much to learn! I can’t wait to start RCIA classes and to take the Holy Eucharist for the first time!
@KeithNester as you're a former Protestant, I'm on the verge of going through RCIA. However, I'm struggling with Mariology. Any advice on this matter?
@@KeithNester I rebuke you Keith by the Blood of Jesus Christ..Catholiscm is of the Devil.. The Bible says you must be BORN AGAIN to see the kingdom of God.. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.Catholiscm is not the TRUTH... WHO IS THE ONLY TRUTH? Jesus Christ.. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. So according to the Bible ..Jesus Christ is the ONLY TRUTH...If Jesus Christ is the only truth than what is anyone or anything other than Jesus Christ ? A LIE.. Born Again Believers worldwide will be exposing videos on social media and the videos will be multiplying by the nanosecond exposing the evil of the Vatican....All Religions are of the Devil..Religion is from man..Relationship is from Christ.. Wake Up Catholics.🥰🙏
Amazing! I grew up Protestant (Non-denomination) but this past birthday I felt the Holy Spirit calling me to the Catholic Church. Ever since then my eyes have been opened to everything the church has to offer. I thank our lord Jesus Christ for using men like you and many others. God bless you and everyone in the comments!
Good to hear that.Soon all will become Catholic. Do you know channel Amor of God,mostly content about Catholic exorcists,it gave me so much helpful knowledge.
@@draniula1883 no I have not heard of it but I will check it out. I’ve just been reading books on topics like how the magisterium works by jimmy Akin, Patristics by men like William Albrecht. And many others to kind of build a foundation. But thank you for the recommendation!
@@draniula1883 no I do not but I will check it out! Thank you. I just been reading and getting study material from Jimmy Akin, William Albrecht and Trent horn. But I will add this to my study material.
As a protestant, I found this video to be very sincere and well-reasoned, and is refreshing in that it refrains from indulging in any strawman arguments. May God be with you, Keith, and all those who read this comment.
@@KeithNester The catholic church changed the 10 commandment's, worships idols, worships on sundays and claims it can forgive sins. Pure evil meant to control the masses. no thanks!
(1522 A.D.) Martin Luther: “Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.” Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28) Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25) “Follow traditions by word & epistle.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15) “Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2) “Scripture is profitable for reproof.” “Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT! (2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc you know absolutely nothing about the history of the Church or what the early Christians believe. I love you, but I’m going to start calling you out on your lies.
When I was younger I literally let other people’s words and thoughts get to me and started distancing myself from Catholicism. I kept asking my mom why she was Catholic. After yearssss of educating myself about so many religions and beliefs, it all lead me back to where I started. After all the questions, I am so grateful and thankful my mom raised me to be Catholic and my faith is strong.
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?" Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God? Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15). Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation. Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24). Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants. Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7). Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture. Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9). Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men. Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." In the Bible we sometimes find the word ‘tradition’, which means nothing other than divine tradition (1 Cor 11:2). This is not about human tradition, as in some other passages of the Word of God.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they are not Christians. Acts 19:13 Real Christians who fear the Lord do not join or follow a Priest or Church that contradicts the Bible. Matthew 6:6 and Isaiah 31:2
We are in communion by the Eucharist! This is the Center Point of all faith and belief! Trust that the Holy Spirit will unite us at the right time! Has something to do with the Holy Spirit....😻
"Catholicism based" The first two words of this video were enough for me. On a serious note, the Eucharist is 1st 2nd and 3rd reason for me. As I studied different theologies I came across the disputes between Luther and Zwingli on the true presence of Christ. I saw the bible as clearly teaching that the bread and wine are really Christ, and almost became Lutheran, then I looked into Luther. I saw his attacking of the Epistle of James and thought that was at least dancing on the line of blasphemy against the spirit. I wanted so badly not to be Catholic, but the more I dug, the more I saw it to be true. Blessed to know the true Church today, and blessed to see Jesus every Sunday.
1522 A.D.) Martin Luther: “Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.” Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28) Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25) “Follow traditions by word & epistle.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15) “Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2) “Scripture is profitable for reproof.” “Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT! (2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
Thank you. It sealed a lot of questions, confusions and doubts. I knew from the moment I lived my Cursillo, I realized then how blessed I am to have the fullness of my Catholic faith. Cradle Catholic and I will die Catholic.
(253 A.D.) Bishop Cyprian: “There is no salvation outside the Church.” “Salus extra ecclesiam non est” (Letter LXXII) “All salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church his Body.” * (CCC 846-848) (Colossians 1:18) “Teach all nations unto the end of the world.” (Mathew 16:18-19, 28:19-20) Synonyms for ALL is Catholic & Universal! “If he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen.” (Matthew 18:17) “An heretick… reject.” (Titus 3:10)
Thanks Keith for this informative video. I was born and raised a Catholic and grow prouder every day to be one as I listen to people like you and Scot Hahn's to name a few.
@@galpinklilyempire6905 Why even address this? There is absolutely nothing Wrong with being a proud Catholic. Good Grief people are so damn touchy now days. Guess what Im Proud Catholic also an my Grandpa was from Waterford Ireland. White Proud Catholic!
Infant baptism, perpetual virginity, worshipping graven images, etc... Matthew 16:18 KJ21 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. -> You said Peter is the rock,? Let's read carefully, Jesus said THOU are Peter -> thou or you pronoun is 2nd person, Jesus "points" to Peter and used "thou". Then He said and upon "THIS" rock, this is something very near or Himself.
@@gk3292 I say unto thee, (Simon) thou art Peter (rock), and upon this rock I will build My church. Jesus changed how he referred to Simon, now calling him Peter. Peter was given the keys, thus he is the first pope as designated by Jesus.
You are saying in this video exactly what I wish I could say to my Protestant friends and relatives, and in a wonderfully succinct, encompassing and reasonable manner. Thank you, Keith!
@@suneesunee7576The Church has a path for those coming into the Church. We don't take the responsibility to instruct those seeking the Sacraments lightly. Also, the time flies when you are in the OCIA program, so a few months is not a long wait.
@@minxey5813 only those who are confuse and don't want to convert yet they can wait, but those who already want to convert and know the faith they can convert anytime without going to RCIA or wait for long, what if they die while waiting
"I have never been more in love with Jesus since my conversion to Catholicism" -- that right there NAILS it! That's exactly the way I have felt since Easter Vigil 2021, when I, too, was initiated into the Catholic Church after an entire adult life in protestantism. It's a whole higher level of living the Christian faith! And yes, there can be no doubt whatsoever that Jesus Christ built this.
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John ** (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
Please start challenging local/Quad City protestant pastors to debate you. Your knowledge/charm/charisma will win a lot of converts. Watching your vids has deepened my faith. Thank you.
@@HAL9000-su1mz lives by ALL of the Bible, no Bible alone believer would ever say we live by all the bible. That's your understanding of what that means. If you went solely by ALL the scriptures as you say, we would still be sacrificing animals in the temple. What we believe is that ALL doctrinal issues that we follow have to be found in the scriptures. It doesn't mean everything we do in our daily lives are found in the scriptures.
There is combat rosary which soldiers use. And there is combat evangelist which Keith is. This post exhorts me to actively live & defend my faith. Amen.
Father Amorth (Rome’s #1 Exorcists): “Satan told me if Christians knew the POWER of the ROSARY, it would be the END of me!” “An Exorcist Tells His Story”
I can say the same for myself about since I've Reverted I've really come to love rhe Scriptures, and I've had an even stronger desire to grow closer to God and I feel Joy. I feel like a very different person, and i don't say that out of pride, but humility because I'm so grateful for the positive changes in me (Ephesians 4: 22-29)
I was cradle Catholic and tried everything else even getting very lost. It was my Catholic rabbit hole and faith that brought me back home when I reverted back and I’m humbled by Gods grace to lead His sheep through His true faith.
1522 A.D.) Martin Luther: “Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.” Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28) Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25) “Follow traditions by word & epistle.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15) “Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2) “Scripture is profitable for reproof.” “Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT! (2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
@@A-goryeah like he said. Go tot he beginning. Or just read the Didache (80AD)that was written when The epistles were being written that all early Christians would follow and use it for their main form of worshipping guidelines. Guess what you’ll find. Looks almost EXACTLY like the Catholic Church Mass on Sundays
@@jasonnelson8354 I have read the Didache. I read the Apostolic fathers. I have a fondness for Polycarp. They're not Roman Catholic. If all Roman Catholicism is is found therein, I'd be Roman Catholic tomorrow.
I greatly appreciate your teaching. I'm a lifelong Catholic, except I was lukewarm, haphazard, and picking from a buffet for a long time. When we speak of poorly catechized Catholics, it's not just failure to provide the information, but also the problem of teaching some things as "Church teaching," when they're really only opinions. Since there are many different opinions, presenting any given opinion as "Infallible Church teaching" causes confusion, and leads to viewing the Church as both a buffet and a democracy. I grew up absorbing the teachings of the Church even while being taught opinions. My education began before I had the language to express it. That alone made it difficult for me to find you words to express actual Church teaching. Adding opinions on as a topper only confused matters more. That's why I greatly appreciate on fire Protestant converts explaining the Faith in mature language. I'm very grateful that you and your wife embrace the calling God gave you to teach and preach the Gospel. Thank you both 🙏🏻✝️🌹🌹🌹
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John
Thanks for including Orthodox with the Catholic faith as "the original Christians". You know I'm Catholic, but so many prominent Catholics often leave out the Orthodox when touching on things they claim are only available in the Catholic Church that are often also in the Orthodox Church. I think the fullness is in the Catholic Church and have reasons I'm Catholic.
"Catholic" was used by someone who was taught by an Apostle, directly. Their very early use of the term to refer to the Church was used so casually, as opposed to clearly defining the term to introduce people to it, that it was clear that the term had been used for quite a while, and people throughout a wide region of the Roman Empire would understand what was meant by "Catholic". So at least the Catholic Church was NOT hundreds of years away. It started with Peter, and gained the name very soon afterward.
@@elenag2965 My friend the only thing the pope holds is the wide road to destruction. Every born-again believer holds the keys to heaven which is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven are the very essence of the Gospel. Thus, without the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we could never be reconciled to God. The wages of sin is death. We were all dead in sin. But Christ saved us all. Then, he gave us the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Keys to heaven is Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek
*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*
It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Light, our Sweetness, and our Hope. To Thee, do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of Mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the Blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen 🙏
Thank you so much, Keith. You are a solid beacon of Light to others...especially non-Catholics. If we Catholics spoke like this we would called biased, etc.
John Newman Former Protestant Theologian: “To be deep in history is to cease to be a Protestant.” “An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine” (Part I, Introduction, Section 5) (1845 A.D.)
Keith, the arguments are sound, but it's all about whether or not the ears the message reaches are deaf or not. I pray that your message will be received and resonate with many who are discerning. I also want to echo your closing comments. That has been exactly my experience since baptism into the church in Easter 2018.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they are not Christians. Acts 19:13 Real Christians who fear the Lord do not join or follow a Priest or Church that contradicts the Bible. Matthew 6:6 and Isaiah 31:2
Thank you, as a new catechumen I often struggle to find words to best explain to someone other than that holy spirit has brought me home. You have summarized the reason for why we are catholic in the most easy to digest manner, and of course because it is the truth!
I pray to god that Bro. Keith's subscribers reach millions quickly. I want all Catholics to be educated about our catechism whether young or old. I learned a lot here, Bro.keith speaks clearly. May god always guide and protect you and your entire family. 🌹❤️🙏
@@tknciliba4743 Hello, first of all may god bless you. I am sure you are one of the protestant members. it's up to you if that's what you've learned or believed. but I pray that one day your heart and mind will be opened through the grace of god. I believe that you believe there is only one god but, you are outside his body and constantly contradicting his body, your belief is not complete. Is there a separate head and body? of course nothing! and just a reminder, the catholic church wrote, developed and compiled the bible that you are reading if you are reading at all. you might say that you are reading the king james version, where did king james copy the contents of his book, of course from the original bible which is owned by none other than the catholic original and legal christian, with an authority from the Lord Jesus himself.
@@SycNCM "I'm outside of the body of Christ." You say. Just Because I am not Catholic it does not mean I'm apart from the body of Christ. 😂😂LOL. You may have compiled the Bible, putting together what was already written! Name me 1 Book in the Bible that Catholics wrote. 🙏 The people who deserve the praise are the scribes that preserved written texts from 900BC. You want us to praise you for editing the Bible_seriously? You finished compiling the Bible in 382ad and kept it to yourselves. Only when the Anglican church of England starting compiling the KJV you decided to share the Bible with the world. Hypocrites?! Jesus Saved Paul a Murderer He can surely save you as well.
@@SycNCM Protestant or not, Catholic or not, JESUS IS KING. Catholicism began in 130ad. 130years after Jesus's death & Ressurection. Funny logic_Peter was no Pope! The Statement to Peter is Based on the Faith! Being in the blood line of Jesus does not ensure Salvation. Having Faith in Jesus is what makes us Christians.🙏🙏🙏 Please share with the world what BOOK or books did Catholics write in the BIBLE!?
Whats the mission of the Catholic Church....RAPING AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING Literally 330,000 Children (and counting) ..as thhe Vatican unsuccessfully tried to cover it up? 😮 All irrefutable FACTS!
Amen! The very question of authority is what sent me on the rabbit hole to the Early Fathers and eventually into communion with the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
Keith - Your passion shines through so well in this video. I appreciate the sequence that you used and the serious questions that you asked. Love to you, brother!
As a non-Catholic, after a deep dive into studying Catholocism, I have found that the Catholic Church is the one true church. The other Christian denominations aren't even close. It takes simple study and letting go of preconceptions to see the truth. It's surprisingly clear for those who seek.
Your words are so beautiful. God bless you for sharing your faith with us. I’m a cradle Catholic, poorly catechized in the 70s. I’m learning more every day.
I love you brother. Thanks for all the work you put into making content, running the channel and especially defending our Holy Church. May Christ bless you and you're family.
This is so Informative and so beautiful Keith. As a cradle Catholic I am so truly happy you converted because you age taught me and so many others the true meaning of Catholicism and Helped me fall back in love with a Jesus and my Faith. 🙏🙏 thank you.
Well said, Keith!! I was a revert from lukewarm Catholic -almost agnostic and was questioning which Christianity was correct. I considered Protestantism but I got almost the same conclusions as you did. Most importantly, I experienced Real Grace from the Sacraments. I was struggling with Gluttony, but with confession, I got the grace against it FAST. I knew I couldn't do it on my own. The saints also make sense to me when I read the Psalms and some OT texts - God listens more to the just. My soul is "filthy," but the Saint's aren't. I experienced aid from them as well. After everything, I realized that it all boils down to HUMILITY. It takes humility to experience God and His Mystical Body, the Church. Claiming to have the authority to Doctrine by yourself, and assuming effective prayers by our own is pride in itself. Thanks for your videos, Keith! May the Lord grant us Christians the unity we need with Mary as our Queen and mother.
Yes! (740 B.C.) Mary is Mother of God! “Virgin shall bear a son Immanuel.” (God with us) “Mighty God.” (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6) (180 A.D.) Bishop Melito: “Mary mother of God.” (Transitus Mariae) (250 A.D.) Sub Tuum Prayer: “O Theotokos [Mother of God].” (1522 A.D.) Martin Luther: “Mother of God.” (Betbüchlein) “Mary’s soul free from all sin.” (Sermon: “On the Day of the Conception of the Mother of God,”)
EXCELLENT VIDEO, NESTOR! I am a 76 year old convert to Catholicism back in 1970. I grew up in Mississippi, one of the most Protestant of states. I've had the magic words, "Oh, that's not what that means!" supposedly that sweeps away any pro-Catholic Bible quotations, used at me from relatives and others, esp. Pentecostals, Baptists, Seventh-Day Adventists, Church of Christ, and the usual Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons at my door. They all say that. We live in the World Headquarters of Protestantism, the United States. It helps to know where we are, what we are up against as Catholics. God bless, bother!
Another awesome video. I realized Keith's subscribers is now close to 90K. Amazing job. 9K views in just 9 hrs. This has got to be the most complete argument for Catholicism that I have ever seen.
I believe there is a spirit of Protestantism, I only see this rear its ugly head when these people refuse to listen at all. It is a combative spirit that also gets angry when you speak the truth. They will flat-out lie about the Catholic church and do not care if everyone knows they are lying. That can only come from an evil spirit.
They are as hard headed as they are blind. I’m being very charitable here. I told a colleague the Vatican was built on the tomb of St. Peter. He told me that he has been in the Vatican, and added, “How do I know that Peter is buried there? “!!!! I’m trying to be charitable, but I failed that day.
@@ProdigalSon684even if it could be proved that St.Peter made a throne for himself in Rome, I would still be more persuaded by what he wrote. 1 Peter 1:23 [23]Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. We are born again by faith in the word and not baptism 2 Peter 1:2-4 [2]Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, We are to increase in grace by the knowledge of God (prayer and the word) not sacraments of the church. [3]According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: We already have the "fullness" of God by faith [4]Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. We can share in the divine life of God through exceeding great and precious promises. Not through merit See CCC 2010
They are taught to win arguments there's nothing you can do about it. They are losing sleep twisting and turning in bed every night thinking about us Catholics.
It seems that for many Christians, including Catholics, they must learn again the prayer of Mary. Please, in these chaotic times, let us entrust our days to Mary with this very beautiful prayer : Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen
I am a Catholic and forever be a Catholic...based on true teaching of Jesus Christ..My Christian faith is always based on Catholicism, which stood firm amids persecution
@@KeithNester I rebuke you Keith by the Blood of Jesus Christ..Catholiscm is of the Devil.. The Bible says you must be BORN AGAIN to see the kingdom of God.. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.Catholiscm is not the TRUTH... WHO IS THE ONLY TRUTH? Jesus Christ.. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. So according to the Bible ..Jesus Christ is the ONLY TRUTH...If Jesus Christ is the only truth than what is anyone or anything other than Jesus Christ ? A LIE.. Born Again Believers worldwide will be exposing videos on social media and the videos will be multiplying by the nanosecond exposing the evil of the Vatican....All Religions are of the Devil..Religion is from man..Relationship is from Christ.. Wake Up Catholics.
@@cr3364 well No. You are assuming that because the word "tradition" is used in the text that it therefore endorses anything you can pull out of the rabbit's hat of history. Actually the opposite is true. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 [6]Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. Paul here is speaking of his original transmission of the Gospel of which he doesn't want these people to stray from in any way. It's not about 'tradition" as you want to define it Strong's Number - G3862 Greek: παράδοσις Transliteration: paradosis Pronunciation: par-ad'-os-is Definition: From G3860; transmission that is (concretely) a precept; specifically the Jewish traditionary law: - ordinance tradition. It is about something that is transmitted. Sorry to deflate your Catholic balloon.
The more I think on Catholicism. The more I think it's the perfect center / how things are supposed to be. It's rooted in tradition, but it's projecting onto the future as well. It encapsulated the duality of everything (faith & reason, body & spirit, tradition & revelation, conservatism & progressivisim, the gospel & the magisterium) and unite them into a single all-encompassing system.
Wow that was very well explained. I am evangelical but oddly it has been in my heart to pray the rosary (I do not have anybody encouraging me in that regard) so I do not know what this is all about. I am questioning everything, and yet, open minded to know and learn that I might have been wrong all along
Peter was never Catholic or a Pope He will go in circles constantly talking about issues most born again believers ARE WAY OVER. THEY DONT sit around asking these lame questions.
Says who?@TriciaPerry-mz7tc Pooe Damasus I gave the world the Bible in the year 382AD. He was number 32 since Peter! The Church was 350 years old, then!
I’ve been Protestant my whole life. I’ve felt a tug into Catholicism for over a year now. I started attending mass nearly 2 months ago, now plan to attend RCIA in the fall. I was very anti Catholic. I started listening to atheist debaters on tik tok and looking to refute them (I have proudly believed in Jesus most of my life). This sent me on a rabbit hole of investigating the faith, ultimately to constantly praying the Holy Spirit would lead me into truth. I don’t know how or why, but here I am at Mass… consuming Catholic content, seeking truth, and considering joining the Church. There’s just really a lot that is very hard to deny. It was by no design of my own..
History proves Catholicism right, it's not just the interpretations of random faithful. We have here a Church that survived through 2000 years or wars, famines, plagues & persecutions (from outside OR inside) without changing its core doctrines, only bringing more precisions without contradictions... is telling. The Catholic Church is protected by more than mere luck. The Church Fathers wrote about Catholic traditions even in the first centuries, in solid details.
I totally agree !! I am a convert to Catholicism and I am older. It has been the most beautiful thing I have ever done in my life. The beauty and the closeness with Christ that it opens up. It’s hard to explain. But it is awesome and truly life changing in the most beautiful way !
Thank you for sharing Mr. Kaith Nester! Well done! You are articulate and concise. The crucifix reminds me of the words from the gospel "I Thirst " and the little pamphlet that helped me in my reversion to the Catholic Faith. Thank you for sharing this simple video without extra images and music in the background. May the Lord bless you 🙏
Thank you Bro.Keith! i always love listening to you & other converts to our Catholic faith coz you are living testimony of God's love & faithfullness to us nominal Catholics. We are all called to holiness but you deserve to be in the lineage of saints coz you enable us to love more our One True Holy Catholic Apostolic Church.... you belong to good & faithful servant of the Lord!!! So proud of you. God bless your family.❤❤❤
Once saved, always saved is a ridiculous position. It implies that you could have faith in Jesus and then go murder hundreds of people and still be saved. Christ never taught that. In fact, he warned that not everyone who says to him “Lord, Lord!” will make it to heaven. Once saved, always saved? Don’t bet your afterlife on it. Thanks, Keith! And I LOVE your hair! I wish I had it!😊
Excellent as usual 👏🏻👏🏻. I would just say that I believe His Church is perfect, it’s just the members of His Church who are imperfect and try to screw up perfection.
Thank you brother Keith i am chatolic and proud to be chatolic reading the bible and listening to our priest's explaining the gospel everyday we are lucky we are so blessed 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Bro. Keith, I can see your genuine love and faith to the Catholic Church that Jesus built. You are called by Christ to be one of His defenders and of His Church. May God bless you and His power dwells in your heart.- Greetings from the Philippine 🇵🇭
John 6:53-58 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever feeds upon my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is real food, and my blood is real drink. “Whoever feeds upon my flesh and drinks my blood dwells in me and I dwell in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so whoever feeds upon me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and nevertheless died, the one who feeds upon this bread will live forever.”
I am a protestant. But recently it seems that I'm being led to the Catholic faith. A lot of my relatives are Catholic and they seem to be more "anchored" in their faith.
@@mikeguthrie5432sounds like and being and knowing are two different things. This is not what a Jesus spoke at all and HE IS NOT QUOTING ONE SCRIPTURE ITS ANOTHER Christ and NOT THE GOSPEL they focus so much ON THE CHURCH and what they were told not their personal experience with God And the Holy Ghost. Red flag not once said anything about HPLY GHOST
Brother I can't thank you enough for making this video. You have so elegantly summarized so many deep truths that I've been searching for and studying for so many years, and I will be using this to spread the truth of Catholicism
Thank you Kieth for sharing, I don’t usually watch these videos I only listen to unpacking the mass and sometimes the shorts on this channel but I am trying to hear and learn more for my knowledge and faith❣️Of course these types of videos are going to attract attention as you will see in the comments below but don’t let that discourage you and I hope you answer the questions❣️God Bless Kieth❣️🙏🏻✝️📖😇
We find ‘CAT-HOLIC’ in the Bible at Acts 5:11 and Acts 9:31. ‘Catholic’ is a Greek word, of course, so you need the New Testament in Greek if you wish to see it. The phrase "Kata holos" is lost when translated from the original Greek into English. In English, at Acts 5:11, the phrase "holos[en] ecclesia” or the “whole entire church" is found. In Acts 9:31 the English may render “the church throughout" but in Greek it is "Ai men oun Eccelesia kath holos". The passage literally translates as "Then truly the Church Cath-olic”. Acts 9:31 literally read in Greek: “Then truly the Church Catholic rested in Judea and Galilee and Samaria and were edified and walking in the fear of the Lord and comfort of the Holy Ghost were multiplied." - Acts 9:31. “Kat-holos’ means universal, of all nations, throughout, of the whole. It is a good description of Christ’s church. After all, Jesus said in Mark 11:7, “My House shall be called of all nations the House of prayer.”
Wow....Mike drop. I never knew this. That is a beautiful apologetics defense of our church. It's the perfect answer to the "Catholic isn't in the bible" argument. Wow. God bless you for sharing this knowledge.
The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church ❤. Around 110A.D Saint Ignatius of Antioch used, for the first time in Christian literature, the expression “catholic church,” meaning the whole church that is one and the same wherever there is a Christian congregation. ❤
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I’m Protestant - my grandfather was a Protestant pastor for over 40 years.
As I learn more and more about our faith in Christ, my heart has been pulling me toward Catholicism. Pray for me! Thank you
Edit: I really appreciate all the prayers and comments. My wife and I have been attending a local Catholic Church - God bless you all
dont be a fool. The roman church is the 666 Antichrist
Praying for you brother
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We offer prayers for All and anyone in the world that is in your situation. Stay humble in heart and willing to do HIS will and you will be rewarded! God bless you and your family 🙏🏼
Sacred heart of Jesus guide you
The ONLY reason I am Catholic (a Traditional one btw) is because I went down the rabbit hole of objective truth based on reason, logic and historical fact...and took a hefty dose of sincerity and patience with me. Read the Early Church. It's ALL there: priests, bishops, the primacy of the Roman See, the eucharist as the ACTUAL Body and Blood of Christ. Heck, even the Marian Dogmas. Read history and convert to the true faith. God bless~
That's good, I believe your testimony, but the reason I left the CC is because I got born again and that opened my spiritual eyes to understand scripture with the help of Holy Spirit.
Sacraments are an OT approach to knowing God. We don't need another priesthood because Jesus has become the high priest for all who believe. We have full access to God and all His promises by faith. We began by faith...
John 1:12-13
[12]But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
[13]Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
There was no priest needed.
We continue by faith.
Galatians 3:3
[3]Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
If you prefer tradition, that's fine, but St.Paul didn't...
Galatians 4:9-11
[9]But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
[10]Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
[11]I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
@ Jerome
This comment is very very lengthy but I wish you read it once.
How Sola scriptura is responsible for perversion of the Christian teachings?
Initially, Martin Luther had protested against the sale of indulgence out of love for truth. Because of him, the Catholic Church had stopped the selling of indulgences.
But due to animosity created between the clergy handling the case and Martin Luther, Martin Luther was filled with frustration, bitterness, and anger against those clergy and ultimately the Church led by tge Pope. So, the seed of rebellion was sown in his soul.
The storm he created was not a reformation but a revolution. Reformation is driven by the love for truth. But here, we have Martin Luther who was browbeaten by his superiors such that he was filled with bitterness, anger and hatred. He racked his brains on how to get even with these overbearing priests. So, his restless mind had developed the concept of sola scriptura to hit back at the priests.
When the mind is filled with murderous intent, the result is not going to be good. Forty thousand plus protestant church denominations today is the result of the protestants' revolution.
Sola scriptura was primarily designed to take down the authority of the Catholic priesthood and the sacred tradition of the Church. It was not for truth. Let this sink in.
Martin Luther himself was a Catholic priest till his excommunication in 1521.
This idea of sola scriptura compelled protestants to come up with the doctrines contrary to everything dear to the Catholic Church.
This novelty idea of sola scriptura is the most vicious idea conceived by Luther. The consequences that followed are systematic destruction of apostolic teachings which are handed down through the tradition of the early Church.
Can anyone justify that Catholic Church having priests following the tradition of the Apostles is wrong, evil and a sin? The Apostles had an office. That was why Matthias was elected to the office left vacant by Iscariot Judas who betrayed Jesus Christ. Now, is it wrong to appoint men to be the successors of the other Apostles? Is this tradition of the Apostles in appointing bishops, not inspired by God? We all recognised the office of the Apostles. The Catholic Church's priesthood is the continuation of the Apostolic priesthood. Martin Luther destroyed this institution and the protestants are still tenaciously holding on to this error without giving much thoughts to its consequences.
Protestants say scripture is the sole authority in matters of faith, not the Magisterium which comprise of the Pope and the Bishops. They threw away the teaching authority of the Magisterium such that they have to come up with the assertion that scripture interprets itself and we don't need fallible priests to interpret them. The fact is, men interprets scripture. Scripture don't interpret itself and that is why there are different opinions on what scripture really say amongst the theologians.
Protestants also say scripture alone is sufficient for establishing the rule of faith. But the Bible doesn't tell us how do we baptise new members; what would be the creed of believers or what should constitute the profession of faith for baptism etc. The Bible also do not tell us how to celebrate the breaking of the bread (Eucharistic celebration). Thus, Bible alone is not sufficient to give answers to these questions and many others. We need men to interpret the scriptures. We need tradition of men too to fill up the gaps.
Now, when protestants abolish priesthood in order to get even with the Catholic priests, they are also compelled to abolish the teaching authority, the governing authority and the sanctifying authority vested with the office of priesthood.
Protestants do not abolish this authortiy of priesthood because it is evil and against the will of God but because it is an impediment, an obstruction to their desire to destroy the Catholic Church. Protestants must destroy the credibility of the Catholic Church because as long as there is the legitimacy for the existence of the Catholic Church, there is no legitimacy for the existence of Protestant churches. Thus, they must destroy the Catholic Church. And the sure way to destroy the Catholic Church is to destroy the office of priesthood. Without the priest, the Catholic Church cannot attend to the needs of its members.
Martin Luther's desire to destroy the authority of the Catholic priesthood and the sacred tradition of the Church cannot be inspired by God but inspired by the Devil himself because the fruit of his teaching is evident.
With the teaching authority gone, protestants must introduce the doctrine of free interpretation of the Bible by each individual. This means there is no one in the protestant churches who can define faith and morals because everyone is the Pope unto himself.
Since each individual can interpret the Bible for himself, they came up with the idea "each man has the right to think for himself" as the slogan for the revolution against the Catholic Church.
No teaching authority means there will be no basis to exercise the governing authority as well. Without the authority to speak out what is true and what is false, what is good and what is evil, how can anyone govern? The reward for letting the hell loose is that there are more than 40,000 different protestant church denominations each asserting themselves to be the true Church of Christ. Can we say this is the work of the holy spirit?
With the eradication of sanctifying authority of priests, protestants must teach against the sacraments. They must make it appear that the sacraments are erroneous doctrines taught by the Catholic Church against the clear writings in the Bible. They have to come up with new teachings on baptism, confession, eucharist, penance....
We know that priest sanctifies the candidate during the water baptism while at the same time God out his love and mercy, makes him born again and mark him as his child. But since protestants don't have sanctifying authority, they have to teach that baptism is symbolic, not sacramental. They have to teach that a person is born again by saying the sinners' prayer. This is not scriptural but never mind.
The priest sanctifies the penitent during the administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation because Jesus Christ has given his apostles the authority to forgive or to retain sins. But since no Protestant can exercise this authority and forgive another protestant fellow, they have to come up with an accusatory teaching saying, "no one can forgive the sins of men except God and so, Catholic priests cannot forgive the sins of men". Now, isn't this accusation the devil himself would make? Catholic Church strives to free its members enslaved by sin but protestants don't want them to be free from the slavery of sin.
If protestants can heal the sick in Jesus's name, Catholic Priests too can forgive the sins of men in Jesus's name. Why is this so hard for protestants to understand? The thing is they are brainwashed to protest anything against the Catholic teaching no matter what.
Catholic priests have the authority to sanctify bread and wine offered on the altar to become the body and blood of Christ. And that is why Catholics eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ. But protestants have no priest and hence there is no one eho can offer the sacrifice of bread and wine in their church. So, they had to come up with another new teaching saying that bread and wine are symbolic of Jesus's body and blood. They don't care even if they break God's commandment that said, do not make any image of gods or likeness of anything either on earth or in heaven or under the water. They cite this commandment against the Catholics for having statues and paintings. But they use bread and wine as a symbol of Jesus's body and blood which is an image, right? They break God's commandment according to their own yardstick.
Blinded by prejudice, they have to teach against the Eucharist just like the devil would do by saying, Jesus had offered himself the sacrifice for sin once and for all but Catholics sacrifice him again and again on the altar to this day. To defend themselves, they had to justify that since Christ has made the sacrifice once and for all, there is no more need of any sacrifice and that is why they don't have the altar, they only have the pulpit instead. These excuses havd become official false teachings oc the protestant revolution.
The Bible mentioned the early Church had an altar where the sacrifice is offered and they eat this sacrifice in God's presence. But these so called Bible believing Christians don't do it.
Worship in the Old Testament is accompanied by the sacrifice. But protestants had to change the definition of worship too in order to conform it with what they do. That is why, when Catholic pray to Mary, and sing praises to her, they say Catholics worship Mary.
For them, preaching, singing and praying is public worship. Their worship is like Jewish worship in the synagogues where they also meted out punishment on the disciples not to preach about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the Catholic Church's worship is like that of the Jewish worship in the Temple where animal sacrifices was made.
Protestants certainly know how to justify their errors.
They don't give a thought as to why they have to still hate the Catholic Church for the sake of Martin Luther.
They accept Martin Luther's teachings as if they are inspired by God while the Catholic Church's traditions are treated as false. They could see very well the result of what Luther's teachings have produced and yet, they still tenaciously hold on to the traditions introduced by Martin Luther!
I agree with you. The historical facts/ church fathers is what really does it for me too, and the way the Catholic church just connects scripture passages has been beyond anything I see in the protestant circles. Protestants tend to focus on single verses to state their doctrines and are usually contradicted by other verses or even further in the passage every time. Then they explain very poorly on why their is an obvious contradiction, sometimes multiple. While one video on the Eucharist connected 2 OT bible stories with multiple passages in the New testament so perfectly it just blew my mind away.
Then studying the reformation brought out some hard truths that points to too many negatives to even be close the truth of things. I do believe God can still work with some protestants but not all and it just seems like a minefield from the outlook.
@Jeromepopiel388 How do you know you’re not the one reading the Bible correctly? How do you know it’s the Holy Spirit telling you this? Is He the God of confusion then, because any other number of manmade denominations claim they have the Holy Spirit for the same issue, yet come to different conclusions, all “guided by the Holy Spirit”.
No longer any priesthood because Jesus is the High Priest? Where is that found in the Bible? Then why does Jesus make clear ministerial priesthood commands to the twelve at the Last Supper? Why does Paul claim he was made a minister for God? Why did the Eleven cast lots in Acts 1 for their replacement as the open 12th office of Apostle just like the OT priesthood?
1 John, he’s talking about newly baptized Christians. Where do you get no priesthood from that?
Paul very much approved tradition… “So then, brethren, stand firm and *hold to the traditions* which you were taught, whether *by word of mouth **_or_** by letter* from us.”
2 Thessalonians 2:15
@@justthink8952 GOD BLESS YOU🙏
I was a Baptist for many years, Im finally doing RCIA with my local Roman Catholic Church.
Welcome to the family! My parish is about to start our new class in a few weeks and it always excites me to meet new people on the journey Iade over 20 years ago. ❤
Praise God for your journey!
Welcome Home!
@@danreed88 what did you belief about salvation as a baptist,that it was a gift from God or that you earned it?
Infant baptism, perpetual virginity, worshipping graven images, etc... Matthew 16:18 KJ21 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. -> You said Peter is the rock,? Let's read carefully, Jesus said THOU are Peter -> thou or you pronoun is 2nd person, Jesus "points" to Peter and used "thou". Then He said and upon "THIS" rock, this is something very near or Himself.
I recently returned to my Catholic faith. I was a cradle Catholic. I turned away in my 30’s. I joined a Baptist church and later went to a Christian church. The churches were nice and ok. But , I recently turned 69. I felt something was missing in my life. While driving down my street I noticed a Catholic Church near my home. I never really paid much attention to it. Yet, that day I felt as if I was been drawn to it. For some reason I often found myself thinking about my Catholic upbringing .A few weeks later I walked into the Catholic Church, went to confession, talked at length to the priest about my thoughts. I actually enjoyed going to mass and receiving Holy Communion. I feel at peace now. I feel like I’m home again. I’ve started saying the Rosary again. I’m home ❤
So happy for you. Thank God. 🙏😇💕
God bless you friend.
I simply want to point t out that Protestant congregations are NOT “Christian.”
That is an American/Protestant gaslighting falsehood.
Every pope from the Protestant (those who protest Christ’s church) Revolt until Vatican II taught and understood those who reject His Church - reject HIM.
The term “Christian” was coined to describe those who are baptized and apart of the Catholic Church. Period.
If you reject His Church - you are not a Christian. No matter how emotional you get during your rock-music “worship” concerts and motivational 45min speeches.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Beautiful your story !
Beautiful
I left the Catholic Church once at 19 yrs old but Came back soon thereafter!!! I had a Profound Spiritual Experience in Medjugorge whereby My Faith in God was Strengthed!!! The Rosary is Important to Me Now as a Daily Prayer!!! Joe from Lou, KY
As a recent Catholic convert, I now truly understand what it means to be persucuted for following Jesus. Even protestants get hateful when all you want to do is help them see the truths that you have found.
I hear things like "You worship Mary," "You are following Satan now," "You are terribly misguided and will go to hell"...
Never would I say that to a protestant... it shows me that some who claim to follow Jesus do not follow him at all. Wolves in sheeps clothing.
Thanks for continuing to stand up for the truth! There ARE PROTESTANTS who are listening and are considering the truths of Catholicism!
God bless! 🙏
Dont give up. Protestants speak of Jesus. We bring Jesus with prayers offering our sacrifices and pains for us and others. In silence. Dont give up
You are correct, I've heard some of the vilest things from protestants over the years about Catholicism. They are a hateful bunch.
They just refuse to listen. I’m a a Catholic my entire life.
To heck with Protestants.
The truth is in front of them they just don’t want to see.
To heck with ‘em
More protestants need to hear the truth. Who else would be creating a division among the Church than the father of all lies, Satan himself. Martin Luther was tempted away from the Church by something other than the Holy Spirit.
Tell the to all the people the Catholic Church has murdered.
Hey Keith I'm from Kenya, your Conversion story spoke to me. I'm transitioning from a non denominational church to Catholicism. Jesus led me to you.
karibu nyumbani bro
@@DaveDave-oc4im Thankyou bro 🙏
Welcome Home!
@@victormj6279 praise God❤️🙏🏼
Congratulation, I pray that you discover all of the treasures of the Catholic Church.
This is exactly what I needed right now. I’m the only Catholic in my family and it’s so hard sometimes. Keep it up, thank you 🩷
Stay strong 💪 🙏
Me too, knowing there are others going through the same thing keep me strong. Keep living your faith!
I'm so glad!
Keep your faith, Jenny, and live it with all your single-mindedness.
I'm with you Jenna! My kids and I feel like such outliers in our family. My siblings and my kids' cousins are all atheists who find no need/space for faith in One True God. I'm so grateful for you, @keithnester and the Rosary Crew!
Cradle Catholic here! And all through school till 10th grade. Then in my 20s I met a boy :) and his mother led me to Protestantism and a wonderful Christian church! I was baptized again to profess my faith in Jesus. I was captivated by Bible studies etc and reading and digging into Gods word! We brought all 3 of our sons up in the church. Then grew disillusioned with current church so hopped around. I Finally didn’t attend for a few years. Hubby continued to go. I found myself back at Catholic Church and SO enjoying it!! I saw it for what it really was!! A sacrifice!! And every scripture was so about JESUS!! I attended and never missed for a few months then went to confession so I could receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. I can say this… my life has changed so so much since receiving the Lord every week. I see Him in my everyday life and HE SEES ME!! I can feel his presence SO much! The Sacrament of communion is so very real and life changing… now my sweet hubby who has been a Christian almost his entire life is very interested in Catholicism. I call myself a Born Again Catholic. Thank you Jesus!!!
I simply want to point t out that Protestant congregations are NOT “Christian.”
That is an American/Protestant gaslighting falsehood.
Every pope from the Protestant (those who protest Christ’s church) Revolt until Vatican II taught and understood those who reject His Church - reject HIM.
The term “Christian” was coined to describe those who are baptized and apart of the Catholic Church. Period.
If you reject His Church - you are not a Christian. No matter how emotional you get during your rock-music “worship” concerts and motivational 45min speeches.
It’s an amazing thing once your eyes have been opened and not looking for a church that serves you and instead you realize we receive when we worship the Lord we get when we give and thst is found in the Bible
The final and only sacrifice needed was accomplished 2000 years ago at Calvary. Jesus called for remembrance, not re- enactment.
I am a heartsick "cradle RC" to see how many, including my own family, follow and swallow this denomination that diverts attention and worship from the Savior to such as His human mother and, today, increasingly off-track (to put it kindly) "popes".
Read the Word. Listen to Jesus. You like the Mary and Martha account? Then do like Mary and sit at His feet and listen. It's not what you're hearing in your "oral traditions" - a slippery slope of ever was one.
I'm trying to go back to my Catholic church after being Pentecostal since college. Worship of Mary and talking to people who have died for intercession has been hard, very hard. The Lord will guide me.
Wonderful story of coming home. I would like to point out Catholics we are Christians.
Thank you so much for this! 🙏🏼 my 78 year old dad is a fallen away Catholic who bitterly attacks the Church now. He brought all four of his children through the sacraments of the Catholic Church but got led astray after my mom and him divorced over 30 years ago. I pray every day for him to come back home 🙏🏼😔. This video brings me hope that one day I can be brave and intelligently guide my dad back to the light. God bless you 😊
Godbless you, pray Rosary it will help you a lot..
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John ** (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
Share this video with him and keep praying with the intercession of our blessed mother.
Keith, thank you for this video. I’m an ex-Protestant and ex-AntiCatholic. Now I’m proud to be a Catholic. You put the reasons why we’re Catholic into perfect words. 🙏🏻📿 please pray for my oneness Pentecostal family, they like to poke fun at me for my conversion, but it’s okay. I’ve never been happier and at peace❤️🔥
Interesting, my family considered me the black sheep of the family. I converted to the catholic faith 46 years ago. Years later, my mom and dad. I'm told frequently that my family is praying for my soul. My response, is thank you, for praying for me, I pray for you too. No sarcasm involved. Sincerity and love , I am so truly blessed to be catholic. Peace and blessings to you 🙏
When One Searches for God: You Do Find the Fullness of Faith in the Catholic Church!!! There are Sacramentals and the Sacraments to Guide You to the Closer Relationship with God!!! Joe from Lou, KY
@@dmnguyen103Hang in There Catholic Child of God: Pray for Them that One Day they See the Light!!! You have Found the Fullness of Faith!!! Joe from Lou, KY
@@dmnguyen103 people are going to hate the Jesus that lives inside you. My family said the same thing to me. Specifically they jokingly said, “when you kneel down to pray, pray for me.” I responded, “yes I’m going to continue kneeling and praying for you.” Although it hurts, sometimes, we just have to keep loving them and praying for them.
@@josephschroer7594 Yes! They say that to look deep into history is to cease being a Protestant. God has humbled me in revealing to me His fullness of truth in the Catholic Church ⛪️ there’s so much to learn! I can’t wait to start RCIA classes and to take the Holy Eucharist for the first time!
The Eucharist is why I'm Catholic. The Eucharist is why anyone and everyone should be Catholic
Amen
@KeithNester as you're a former Protestant, I'm on the verge of going through RCIA. However, I'm struggling with Mariology. Any advice on this matter?
Keith, I love your ministry and the message you bring to all Christians. Your Friend in Faith.
@@BurningStar04
I had that problem, too.
What specifically challenges you?
@@KeithNester I rebuke you Keith by the Blood of Jesus Christ..Catholiscm is of the Devil.. The Bible says you must be BORN AGAIN to see the kingdom of God.. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.Catholiscm is not the TRUTH... WHO IS THE ONLY TRUTH? Jesus Christ.. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. So according to the Bible ..Jesus Christ is the ONLY TRUTH...If Jesus Christ is the only truth than what is anyone or anything other than Jesus Christ ? A LIE.. Born Again Believers worldwide will be exposing videos on social media and the videos will be multiplying by the nanosecond exposing the evil of the Vatican....All Religions are of the Devil..Religion is from man..Relationship is from Christ.. Wake Up Catholics.🥰🙏
Amazing! I grew up Protestant (Non-denomination) but this past birthday I felt the Holy Spirit calling me to the Catholic Church. Ever since then my eyes have been opened to everything the church has to offer. I thank our lord Jesus Christ for using men like you and many others. God bless you and everyone in the comments!
Welcome aboard, Christ and his church is the answer.
Good to hear that.Soon all will become Catholic. Do you know channel Amor of God,mostly content about Catholic exorcists,it gave me so much helpful knowledge.
@@draniula1883 no I have not heard of it but I will check it out. I’ve just been reading books on topics like how the magisterium works by jimmy Akin, Patristics by men like William Albrecht. And many others to kind of build a foundation. But thank you for the recommendation!
@@draniula1883 no I do not but I will check it out! Thank you. I just been reading and getting study material from Jimmy Akin, William Albrecht and Trent horn. But I will add this to my study material.
It was not the Holy Spirit calling.
As a protestant, I found this video to be very sincere and well-reasoned, and is refreshing in that it refrains from indulging in any strawman arguments. May God be with you, Keith, and all those who read this comment.
Thank you, Joseph. I truly appreciate that.
@@KeithNester The catholic church changed the 10 commandment's, worships idols, worships on sundays and claims it can forgive sins. Pure evil meant to control the masses. no thanks!
(1522 A.D.) Martin Luther:
“Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.”
Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28)
Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25)
“Follow traditions by word & epistle.”
(2 Thessalonians 2:15)
“Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2)
“Scripture is profitable for reproof.”
“Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT!
(2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
God bless your honestly. All we really hunger and thirst for is JESUS! May He bless you abundantly.
@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc you know absolutely nothing about the history of the Church or what the early Christians believe. I love you, but I’m going to start calling you out on your lies.
When I was younger I literally let other people’s words and thoughts get to me and started distancing myself from Catholicism. I kept asking my mom why she was Catholic. After yearssss of educating myself about so many religions and beliefs, it all lead me back to where I started. After all the questions, I am so grateful and thankful my mom raised me to be Catholic and my faith is strong.
Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices biblical?"
Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be "Is this Biblical?" If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus' apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid-there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?
Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).
Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.
Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).
Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.
Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).
Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the "lay people," whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).
Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.
Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).
Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.
Many other examples could be given.
These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: "What does Scripture say?" (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
In the Bible we sometimes find the word ‘tradition’, which means nothing other than divine tradition (1 Cor 11:2). This is not about human tradition, as in some other passages of the Word of God.
I was an atheist, and after studying many religions and philosophy, I converted to Catholicism. Best decision ever.
What made you go from athiest to God? Luv this..share story with others..God Bless❤
Please share more.
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they are not Christians. Acts 19:13 Real Christians who fear the Lord do not join or follow a Priest or Church that contradicts the Bible. Matthew 6:6 and Isaiah 31:2
EO catechumen here. I pray we can heal our schism and be in communion once again.
Add my prayers to yours
The schism can already be healed, join the Catholic Byzantines.
SAME!
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We are in communion by the Eucharist! This is the Center Point of all faith and belief! Trust that the Holy Spirit will unite us at the right time! Has something to do with the Holy Spirit....😻
"Catholicism based" The first two words of this video were enough for me.
On a serious note, the Eucharist is 1st 2nd and 3rd reason for me. As I studied different theologies I came across the disputes between Luther and Zwingli on the true presence of Christ. I saw the bible as clearly teaching that the bread and wine are really Christ, and almost became Lutheran, then I looked into Luther. I saw his attacking of the Epistle of James and thought that was at least dancing on the line of blasphemy against the spirit. I wanted so badly not to be Catholic, but the more I dug, the more I saw it to be true. Blessed to know the true Church today, and blessed to see Jesus every Sunday.
You wanted so badly not to be Catholic. Where did that come from?
Why see Him ONLY on Sunday? You know There's daily mass, don't you? Step up your game, believe you me, you SHALL not regret!
Awesome response...
1522 A.D.) Martin Luther:
“Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.”
Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28)
Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25)
“Follow traditions by word & epistle.”
(2 Thessalonians 2:15)
“Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2)
“Scripture is profitable for reproof.”
“Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT!
(2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
@@MUSIC-MARY You and Martin Luther. Tools of Satan.
Thank you. It sealed a lot of questions, confusions and doubts. I knew from the moment I lived my Cursillo, I realized then how blessed I am to have the fullness of my Catholic faith.
Cradle Catholic and I will die Catholic.
No one is a cradle Catholic as that is a choice we make to either follow Christ or the Catholic church.
(253 A.D.) Bishop Cyprian: “There is no salvation outside the Church.” “Salus extra ecclesiam non est” (Letter LXXII)
“All salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church his Body.” * (CCC 846-848) (Colossians 1:18) “Teach all nations unto the end of the world.” (Mathew 16:18-19, 28:19-20) Synonyms for ALL is Catholic & Universal! “If he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen.” (Matthew 18:17) “An heretick… reject.” (Titus 3:10)
Thanks Keith for this informative video. I was born and raised a Catholic and grow prouder every day to be one as I listen to people like you and Scot Hahn's to name a few.
Ditto..i as well
Catholic is not about proudness . It about learn to be one in Christ . From stage we are at .
@@galpinklilyempire6905 Why even address this? There is absolutely nothing Wrong with being a proud Catholic. Good Grief people are so damn touchy now days. Guess what Im Proud Catholic also an my Grandpa was from Waterford Ireland. White Proud Catholic!
This is the best and most concise case for Catholicism I have ever heard. Lets get this message out to the masses.
Yeah case for Catholic not for the real Christians who know the LORD
Well done Keith!! Keep on contending for the One Holy Catholic & Apostolic Church!!
Infant baptism, perpetual virginity, worshipping graven images, etc... Matthew 16:18 KJ21 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. -> You said Peter is the rock,? Let's read carefully, Jesus said THOU are Peter -> thou or you pronoun is 2nd person, Jesus "points" to Peter and used "thou". Then He said and upon "THIS" rock, this is something very near or Himself.
Listen carefully to the video again.
@@mikegalvin8603 yes, I listened and checked Matthew 16:18, did you?
@@gk3292 I say unto thee, (Simon) thou art Peter (rock), and upon this rock I will build My church. Jesus changed how he referred to Simon, now calling him Peter. Peter was given the keys, thus he is the first pope as designated by Jesus.
You are saying in this video exactly what I wish I could say to my Protestant friends and relatives, and in a wonderfully succinct, encompassing and reasonable manner. Thank you, Keith!
Thanks for your story and your content 🙏 Getting baptised into the church Easter Vigil 2025 ✝️
U can get Baptist any time u dont need to wait long way
Good for you ,Our Blessed Mother Protect you and keep you until you see Her in Heaven with Our Dear Lord and Redeemer ,Viva Cristo Rey
@@suneesunee7576The Church has a path for those coming into the Church. We don't take the responsibility to instruct those seeking the Sacraments lightly. Also, the time flies when you are in the OCIA program, so a few months is not a long wait.
@@minxey5813 only those who are confuse and don't want to convert yet they can wait, but those who already want to convert and know the faith they can convert anytime without going to RCIA or wait for long, what if they die while waiting
@@suneesunee7576 You are correct, one can get baptized with the Holy Spirit whenever they give their life to Christ. No water or priest required.
"I have never been more in love with Jesus since my conversion to Catholicism" -- that right there NAILS it!
That's exactly the way I have felt since Easter Vigil 2021, when I, too, was initiated into the Catholic Church after an entire adult life in protestantism. It's a whole higher level of living the Christian faith!
And yes, there can be no doubt whatsoever that Jesus Christ built this.
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John ** (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5) “I should not believe the gospel except by the authority of the Catholic Church.” (Epistle of Manichaeus Chapter 5)
Jesus specifically taught against them and many who constantly hold to CATHOLIC are sold delusions and another Gosel
God bless
Please start challenging local/Quad City protestant pastors to debate you. Your knowledge/charm/charisma will win a lot of converts. Watching your vids has deepened my faith. Thank you.
A few years of Bible study vs 2,000 years of Holy Spirit inspired truth and wisdom.
Have yet to encounter a Bibleist who lives by ALL of scripture.
Keith always has the best takes.
@@immaculateheart1267 he absolutely does!
@@HAL9000-su1mz lives by ALL of the Bible, no Bible alone believer would ever say we live by all the bible. That's your understanding of what that means. If you went solely by ALL the scriptures as you say, we would still be sacrificing animals in the temple. What we believe is that ALL doctrinal issues that we follow have to be found in the scriptures. It doesn't mean everything we do in our daily lives are found in the scriptures.
@@toddgallo1759and which bible verse tells you that?
There is combat rosary which soldiers use. And there is combat evangelist which Keith is. This post exhorts me to actively live & defend my faith. Amen.
LoL why i watch him..give me rebuttals based on fact!! ❤
Father Amorth
(Rome’s #1 Exorcists):
“Satan told me
if Christians knew
the POWER of the
ROSARY, it would be
the END of me!”
“An Exorcist Tells His Story”
I can say the same for myself about since I've Reverted I've really come to love rhe Scriptures, and I've had an even stronger desire to grow closer to God and I feel Joy. I feel like a very different person, and i don't say that out of pride, but humility because I'm so grateful for the positive changes in me (Ephesians 4: 22-29)
I was cradle Catholic and tried everything else even getting very lost. It was my Catholic rabbit hole and faith that brought me back home when I reverted back and I’m humbled by Gods grace to lead His sheep through His true faith.
1522 A.D.) Martin Luther:
“Christ wrote NOT His teaching and gave no command to write it.”
Weimarer Ausgabe (WA) (W.A., 10, pp. 625-28)
Not everything Jesus did is in the Bible! (John 21:25)
“Follow traditions by word & epistle.”
(2 Thessalonians 2:15)
“Teach” what he heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2)
“Scripture is profitable for reproof.”
“Profitable” (KJV) “Ophelimos” (Koine Greek) means USEFUL not SUFFICIENT!
(2 Timothy 3:16) (Strong’s Concordance 5624)
A protestant who seriously studies his history, cannot remain a protestant honestly. The heart is the biggest blocker.
Huh. Depends on how far into history you go. I have studied a bit of history. Still protestant, maybe more so
@@A-gorI think you can only go as far as 1520.
@@A-goryeah like he said. Go tot he beginning. Or just read the Didache (80AD)that was written when The epistles were being written that all early Christians would follow and use it for their main form of worshipping guidelines. Guess what you’ll find. Looks almost EXACTLY like the Catholic Church Mass on Sundays
@@Justhumbleme I have read the Apostolic fathers. I am reading the first 150-200 years of the church, and it ain't Roman Catholic. 😏
@@jasonnelson8354 I have read the Didache. I read the Apostolic fathers. I have a fondness for Polycarp. They're not Roman Catholic. If all Roman Catholicism is is found therein, I'd be Roman Catholic tomorrow.
I greatly appreciate your teaching. I'm a lifelong Catholic, except I was lukewarm, haphazard, and picking from a buffet for a long time. When we speak of poorly catechized Catholics, it's not just failure to provide the information, but also the problem of teaching some things as "Church teaching," when they're really only opinions.
Since there are many different opinions, presenting any given opinion as "Infallible Church teaching" causes confusion, and leads to viewing the Church as both a buffet and a democracy.
I grew up absorbing the teachings of the Church even while being taught opinions. My education began before I had the language to express it. That alone made it difficult for me to find you words to express actual Church teaching. Adding opinions on as a topper only confused matters more.
That's why I greatly appreciate on fire Protestant converts explaining the Faith in mature language.
I'm very grateful that you and your wife embrace the calling God gave you to teach and preach the Gospel. Thank you both 🙏🏻✝️🌹🌹🌹
Perfect..me to!
(107 A.D.) St. Ignatius: “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the Catholic church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (110 A.D.) (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (CCC 846-848) St. Ignatius is an apostle of St. John
How God puts all these powerful words in your mouth makes me give praise to God. Thanks, and God bless 🙏
Thanks for including Orthodox with the Catholic faith as "the original Christians". You know I'm Catholic, but so many prominent Catholics often leave out the Orthodox when touching on things they claim are only available in the Catholic Church that are often also in the Orthodox Church. I think the fullness is in the Catholic Church and have reasons I'm Catholic.
@@burkeiowa good point.
The polemics are always toward Catholicism. Our separated Brethern in the OC get left out.
Original Christians were mostly Jewish. The Catholic and Orthodox churches were hundreds of years away.
"Catholic" was used by someone who was taught by an Apostle, directly. Their very early use of the term to refer to the Church was used so casually, as opposed to clearly defining the term to introduce people to it, that it was clear that the term had been used for quite a while, and people throughout a wide region of the Roman Empire would understand what was meant by "Catholic". So at least the Catholic Church was NOT hundreds of years away. It started with Peter, and gained the name very soon afterward.
The only thing they’re missing is, the keys to Heaven; which the pope holds.
@@elenag2965 My friend the only thing the pope holds is the wide road to destruction.
Every born-again believer holds the keys to heaven which is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven are the very essence of the Gospel. Thus, without the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we could never be reconciled to God. The wages of sin is death. We were all dead in sin. But Christ saved us all. Then, he gave us the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Keys to heaven is Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek
God has definitely chosen you for a time such as this! God bless you Keith!
*Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I literally lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, 1 receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me*
There's wonder working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!
But then, how do you get all that in that period of time? What is it you do please, mind sharing?
It is the digital market. That's been the secret to this wealth transfer. A lot of folks in the US and abroad are getting so much from it, God has been good to my household Thank you Jesus
Big thanks to Ms. Susan Jane Christy❤️✨💯May God bless Christy Fiore services,she have changed thousands of lives globally
How can I start this digital market, any guidelines and how can I reach out to her?
EXCELLENT presentation. Welcome home. May Almighty God bless you abundantly. Cradle Catholic here until my last day on earth.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Light, our Sweetness, and our Hope. To Thee, do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of Mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the Blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen 🙏
Thank you so much, Keith. You are a solid beacon of Light to others...especially non-Catholics. If we Catholics spoke like this we would called biased, etc.
very timely video. I just wrote a letter (along with a critique of Protestantism) to my parents and family who are very anti-catholic
John Newman Former Protestant Theologian: “To be deep in history is to cease to be a Protestant.” “An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine” (Part I, Introduction, Section 5) (1845 A.D.)
Keith, the arguments are sound, but it's all about whether or not the ears the message reaches are deaf or not. I pray that your message will be received and resonate with many who are discerning. I also want to echo your closing comments. That has been exactly my experience since baptism into the church in Easter 2018.
Pray before Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
Amen ❤
Catholics do not match the Bible. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 for example. The Bible strictly forbids witchcraft, idolatry and necromancy in Deuteronomy 18:9-12. The only exorcism in the Bible failed because they are not Christians. Acts 19:13 Real Christians who fear the Lord do not join or follow a Priest or Church that contradicts the Bible. Matthew 6:6 and Isaiah 31:2
You were clear, precise, humble, honest and brave. Thank you!
Thank you, as a new catechumen I often struggle to find words to best explain to someone other than that holy spirit has brought me home. You have summarized the reason for why we are catholic in the most easy to digest manner, and of course because it is the truth!
I pray to god that Bro. Keith's subscribers reach millions quickly. I want all Catholics to be educated about our catechism whether young or old. I learned a lot here, Bro.keith speaks clearly. May god always guide and protect you and your entire family. 🌹❤️🙏
@@SycNCM Pity Heaven does not require or care about your Catechism. Only a relationship with Jesus Christ Matters.
@@tknciliba4743 Hello, first of all may god bless you. I am sure you are one of the protestant members. it's up to you if that's what you've learned or believed. but I pray that one day your heart and mind will be opened through the grace of god. I believe that you believe there is only one god but, you are outside his body and constantly contradicting his body, your belief is not complete. Is there a separate head and body? of course nothing! and just a reminder, the catholic church wrote, developed and compiled the bible that you are reading if you are reading at all. you might say that you are reading the king james version, where did king james copy the contents of his book, of course from the original bible which is owned by none other than the catholic original and legal christian, with an authority from the Lord Jesus himself.
@@SycNCM "I'm outside of the body of Christ." You say.
Just Because I am not Catholic it does not mean I'm apart from the body of Christ. 😂😂LOL.
You may have compiled the Bible, putting together what was already written!
Name me 1 Book in the Bible that Catholics wrote. 🙏
The people who deserve the praise are the scribes that preserved written texts from 900BC.
You want us to praise you for editing the Bible_seriously?
You finished compiling the Bible in 382ad and kept it to yourselves.
Only when the Anglican church of England starting compiling the KJV you decided to share the Bible with the world.
Hypocrites?!
Jesus Saved Paul a Murderer He can surely save you as well.
@@tknciliba4743Peter, you are the rock upon which I will build my church. You can't just pick and choose the scripture you like.
@@SycNCM Protestant or not, Catholic or not, JESUS IS KING.
Catholicism began in 130ad.
130years after Jesus's death & Ressurection.
Funny logic_Peter was no Pope!
The Statement to Peter is Based on the Faith!
Being in the blood line of Jesus does not ensure Salvation.
Having Faith in Jesus is what makes us Christians.🙏🙏🙏
Please share with the world what BOOK or books did Catholics write in the BIBLE!?
I agree with Keith! Continue to spread the mission of the Catholic Church. 🙏🏻 God bless you!
Whats the mission of the Catholic Church....RAPING AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING Literally 330,000 Children (and counting) ..as thhe Vatican unsuccessfully tried to cover it up? 😮
All irrefutable FACTS!
Amen! The very question of authority is what sent me on the rabbit hole to the Early Fathers and eventually into communion with the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
Keith - Your passion shines through so well in this video. I appreciate the sequence that you used and the serious questions that you asked. Love to you, brother!
As a non-Catholic, after a deep dive into studying Catholocism, I have found that the Catholic Church is the one true church. The other Christian denominations aren't even close. It takes simple study and letting go of preconceptions to see the truth. It's surprisingly clear for those who seek.
❤
I love Catholic faith with the precious sacraments ❤
Hey Keith well said. Logical apologetic argument spoken with passion and heart. God bless you keep up the good work
So true! 👍
Your words are so beautiful. God bless you for sharing your faith with us. I’m a cradle Catholic, poorly catechized in the 70s. I’m learning more every day.
Beautiful ❤️ Thank you Keith. God bless you, your family, and your channel.
I love you brother. Thanks for all the work you put into making content, running the channel and especially defending our Holy Church. May Christ bless you and you're family.
Keith this is awesome. You do such a great job explaining and defending Catholicism
This is so Informative and so beautiful Keith. As a cradle Catholic I am so truly happy you converted because you age taught me and so many others the true meaning of Catholicism and Helped me fall back in love with a Jesus and my Faith. 🙏🙏 thank you.
Well said, Keith!! I was a revert from lukewarm Catholic -almost agnostic and was questioning which Christianity was correct. I considered Protestantism but I got almost the same conclusions as you did. Most importantly, I experienced Real Grace from the Sacraments. I was struggling with Gluttony, but with confession, I got the grace against it FAST. I knew I couldn't do it on my own. The saints also make sense to me when I read the Psalms and some OT texts - God listens more to the just. My soul is "filthy," but the Saint's aren't. I experienced aid from them as well. After everything, I realized that it all boils down to HUMILITY. It takes humility to experience God and His Mystical Body, the Church. Claiming to have the authority to Doctrine by yourself, and assuming effective prayers by our own is pride in itself. Thanks for your videos, Keith! May the Lord grant us Christians the unity we need with Mary as our Queen and mother.
Yes!
(740 B.C.) Mary is Mother of God! “Virgin shall bear a son
Immanuel.” (God with us) “Mighty God.” (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6)
(180 A.D.) Bishop Melito: “Mary mother of God.” (Transitus Mariae)
(250 A.D.) Sub Tuum Prayer: “O Theotokos [Mother of God].” (1522 A.D.) Martin Luther: “Mother of God.” (Betbüchlein) “Mary’s soul free from all sin.” (Sermon: “On the Day of the Conception of the Mother of God,”)
I so love the way you explain and express how the true church works and your 006 enthusiasm and joy is obvious and sincere, God Bless
EXCELLENT VIDEO, NESTOR! I am a 76 year old convert to Catholicism back in 1970. I grew up in Mississippi, one of the most Protestant of states. I've had the magic words, "Oh, that's not what that means!" supposedly that sweeps away any pro-Catholic Bible quotations, used at me from relatives and others, esp. Pentecostals, Baptists, Seventh-Day Adventists, Church of Christ, and the usual Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons at my door. They all say that. We live in the World Headquarters of Protestantism, the United States. It helps to know where we are, what we are up against as Catholics. God bless, bother!
Another awesome video. I realized Keith's subscribers is now close to 90K. Amazing job.
9K views in just 9 hrs. This has got to be the most complete argument for Catholicism that I have ever seen.
Excellent presentation. 👏🏻 This is my exact argument, but you’re much more prepared and eloquent than I am.
I just give people his channel an say..Listen to this! 😂😂
What gets me is when they expect me to have an open mind and heart but won’t open theirs no matter what I bring up to counter their arguments.
I believe there is a spirit of Protestantism, I only see this rear its ugly head when these people refuse to listen at all. It is a combative spirit that also gets angry when you speak the truth. They will flat-out lie about the Catholic church and do not care if everyone knows they are lying. That can only come from an evil spirit.
Amen
They are as hard headed as they are blind. I’m being very charitable here.
I told a colleague the Vatican was built on the tomb of St. Peter. He told me that he has been in the Vatican, and added, “How do I know that Peter is buried there? “!!!!
I’m trying to be charitable, but I failed that day.
@@ProdigalSon684even if it could be proved that St.Peter made a throne for himself in Rome, I would still be more persuaded by what he wrote.
1 Peter 1:23
[23]Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
We are born again by faith in the word and not baptism
2 Peter 1:2-4
[2]Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
We are to increase in grace by the knowledge of God (prayer and the word) not sacraments of the church.
[3]According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
We already have the "fullness" of God by faith
[4]Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
We can share in the divine life of God through exceeding great and precious promises.
Not through merit
See CCC 2010
They are taught to win arguments there's nothing you can do about it. They are losing sleep twisting and turning in bed every night thinking about us Catholics.
Amen! Very well thought out and laid out. I'm going to share it with my RCIA class. I look forward to watching more of your content!
First time on this channel
i dont normally comment or engage with videos
Fantastic angle to speak about the faith
fantastic video
God bless !
Thanks and welcome
It seems that for many Christians, including Catholics, they must learn again the prayer of Mary. Please, in these chaotic times, let us entrust our days to Mary with this very beautiful prayer :
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen
I am a Catholic and forever be a Catholic...based on true teaching of Jesus Christ..My Christian faith is always based on Catholicism, which stood firm amids persecution
God bless you and all those you love, Keith.
God bless you!
@@KeithNester❤
@@KeithNester I rebuke you Keith by the Blood of Jesus Christ..Catholiscm is of the Devil.. The Bible says you must be BORN AGAIN to see the kingdom of God.. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.Catholiscm is not the TRUTH... WHO IS THE ONLY TRUTH? Jesus Christ.. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. So according to the Bible ..Jesus Christ is the ONLY TRUTH...If Jesus Christ is the only truth than what is anyone or anything other than Jesus Christ ? A LIE.. Born Again Believers worldwide will be exposing videos on social media and the videos will be multiplying by the nanosecond exposing the evil of the Vatican....All Religions are of the Devil..Religion is from man..Relationship is from Christ.. Wake Up Catholics.
We appreciate your videos! We started a RUclips channel documenting our Conversion and your book was super helpful! Thank you for all that you do!
Good 4 u for standing up for our faith. We need more people like you! God bless you
^ THIS is what Christ Alive in a person looks like - a true Living rock! (1 Peter 2:5). Bravissimo Keith! ✝
Hmm, don't know if I picked that up from what Keith said. I felt like tradition is his rock and anchor?
@@jeromepopiel388 Yes Tradition and scripture just like Paul the apostle said in the scriptures.
@@cr3364 well No. You are assuming that because the word "tradition" is used in the text that it therefore endorses anything you can pull out of the rabbit's hat of history. Actually the opposite is true.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
[6]Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
Paul here is speaking of his original transmission of the Gospel of which he doesn't want these people to stray from in any way. It's not about 'tradition" as you want to define it
Strong's Number - G3862
Greek: παράδοσις
Transliteration: paradosis
Pronunciation: par-ad'-os-is
Definition: From G3860; transmission that is (concretely) a precept; specifically the Jewish traditionary law: - ordinance tradition.
It is about something that is transmitted. Sorry to deflate your Catholic balloon.
The more I think on Catholicism. The more I think it's the perfect center / how things are supposed to be. It's rooted in tradition, but it's projecting onto the future as well.
It encapsulated the duality of everything (faith & reason, body & spirit, tradition & revelation, conservatism & progressivisim, the gospel & the magisterium) and unite them into a single all-encompassing system.
Wow that was very well explained. I am evangelical but oddly it has been in my heart to pray the rosary (I do not have anybody encouraging me in that regard) so I do not know what this is all about. I am questioning everything, and yet, open minded to know and learn that I might have been wrong all along
Pray the rosary & you will gain peace & she will draw you closer to her son & magnify your love of Him!
Thank you!! I just need to find out how! I have no idea how…
@@yac2617 you can find online sources
@@yac2617 Try google!
@@yac2617 Try google
Thank you Keith, so well said. Your description of how you feel now as a Catholic is exactly how I feel as a convert- you explain it so beautifully.
You are a warrior. I love your videos. I learn from each one of them. Thanks!!
Truth is boundless and timeless.
Peter was never Catholic or a Pope
He will go in circles constantly talking about issues most born again believers ARE WAY OVER. THEY DONT sit around asking these lame questions.
Says who?@TriciaPerry-mz7tc
Pooe Damasus I gave the world the Bible in the year 382AD. He was number 32 since Peter!
The Church was 350 years old, then!
You find her in the Catholic church!!!
1 Timothy 3:15!
The bible says so!!
I’ve been Protestant my whole life. I’ve felt a tug into Catholicism for over a year now. I started attending mass nearly 2 months ago, now plan to attend RCIA in the fall. I was very anti Catholic. I started listening to atheist debaters on tik tok and looking to refute them (I have proudly believed in Jesus most of my life). This sent me on a rabbit hole of investigating the faith, ultimately to constantly praying the Holy Spirit would lead me into truth. I don’t know how or why, but here I am at Mass… consuming Catholic content, seeking truth, and considering joining the Church. There’s just really a lot that is very hard to deny.
It was by no design of my own..
Christ has called you by your name! Praise God!
@@bennyv4444 thanks Benny! Please pray for me bro.
@@kylep1433
My wife and I included you in our prayers tonight, remember that God wants you home as much as you yearn to find him!
God bless you brother, love to hear your preaching
Amazing video, my brother. Keep fighting the good fight.
God bless
What a great lesson and teaching. Thank You Keith 🙏
You GO man! God Bless You Keith ❤
History proves Catholicism right, it's not just the interpretations of random faithful. We have here a Church that survived through 2000 years or wars, famines, plagues & persecutions (from outside OR inside) without changing its core doctrines, only bringing more precisions without contradictions... is telling. The Catholic Church is protected by more than mere luck. The Church Fathers wrote about Catholic traditions even in the first centuries, in solid details.
This is brilliant! Thank you. I’ll be quoting this if that’s ok. You have summed up in an amazing way. Well done!
I totally agree !! I am a convert to Catholicism and I am older. It has been the most beautiful thing I have ever done in my life. The beauty and the closeness with Christ that it opens up. It’s hard to explain. But it is awesome and truly life changing in the most beautiful way !
Education is key to our mental evolution. a narrow mind is almost as bad as a selfish rich man.
I love your energy!
Exceedingly coherent. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love this phrase..❤
Thank you for sharing Mr. Kaith Nester! Well done!
You are articulate and concise. The crucifix reminds me of the words from the gospel "I Thirst " and the little pamphlet that helped me in my reversion to the Catholic Faith. Thank you for sharing this simple video without extra images and music in the background.
May the Lord bless you 🙏
Thank you Bro.Keith! i always love listening to you & other converts to our Catholic faith coz you are living testimony of God's love & faithfullness to us nominal Catholics. We are all called to holiness but you deserve to be in the lineage of saints coz you enable us to love more our One True Holy Catholic Apostolic Church.... you belong to good & faithful servant of the Lord!!! So proud of you. God bless your family.❤❤❤
Once saved, always saved is a ridiculous position. It implies that you could have faith in Jesus and then go murder hundreds of people and still be saved. Christ never taught that. In fact, he warned that not everyone who says to him “Lord, Lord!” will make it to heaven. Once saved, always saved? Don’t bet your afterlife on it. Thanks, Keith! And I LOVE your hair! I wish I had it!😊
Thank you! God bless you 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Keith… well said and researched video, I enjoyed it and seeing the piety in your soul. Welcome home, my brother!
You're a great preacher! God is truly using you to evangelize even the Catholic like myself! God bless and thank you!❤
I'm bless that I'm a Catholic born Catholic 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Excellent as usual 👏🏻👏🏻. I would just say that I believe His Church is perfect, it’s just the members of His Church who are imperfect and try to screw up perfection.
Traditional Catholic Faith Forever and Ever ! United States of North America, one nation under God !
Thank you brother Keith i am chatolic and proud to be chatolic reading the bible and listening to our priest's explaining the gospel everyday we are lucky we are so blessed 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Bro. Keith, I can see your genuine love and faith to the Catholic Church that Jesus built. You are called by Christ to be one of His defenders and of His Church. May God bless you and His power dwells in your heart.- Greetings from the Philippine 🇵🇭
John 6:53-58 “Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man
and drink his blood,
you do not have life within you.
Whoever feeds upon my flesh
and drinks my blood has eternal life,
and I will raise him up on the last day.
For my flesh is real food, and my blood is real drink.
“Whoever feeds upon my flesh and drinks my blood
dwells in me and I dwell in him.
Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father,
so whoever feeds upon me will live because of me.
This is the bread that came down from heaven.
Unlike your ancestors who ate and nevertheless died,
the one who feeds upon this bread will live forever.”
I am a protestant. But recently it seems that I'm being led to the Catholic faith. A lot of my relatives are Catholic and they seem to be more "anchored" in their faith.
What is leading you because it is not the Holyghost and God doesn’t lead to deception and Lies
@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc Number one, to me, it doesn't seem to be deceptive. Secondly, Keith sounds like he knows what he's talking about.
@@mikeguthrie5432sounds like and being and knowing are two different things. This is not what a Jesus spoke at all and HE IS NOT QUOTING ONE SCRIPTURE
ITS ANOTHER Christ and NOT THE GOSPEL they focus so much ON THE CHURCH and what they were told not their personal experience with God And the Holy Ghost. Red flag not once said anything about HPLY GHOST
Praise be to Jesus! Well said Keith.
Brother I can't thank you enough for making this video. You have so elegantly summarized so many deep truths that I've been searching for and studying for so many years, and I will be using this to spread the truth of Catholicism
Thank you Kieth for sharing, I don’t usually watch these videos I only listen to unpacking the mass and sometimes the shorts on this channel but I am trying to hear and learn more for my knowledge and faith❣️Of course these types of videos are going to attract attention as you will see in the comments below but don’t let that discourage you and I hope you answer the questions❣️God Bless Kieth❣️🙏🏻✝️📖😇
We find ‘CAT-HOLIC’ in the Bible at Acts 5:11 and Acts 9:31. ‘Catholic’ is a Greek word, of course, so you need the New Testament in Greek if you wish to see it. The phrase "Kata holos" is lost when translated from the original Greek into English. In English, at Acts 5:11, the phrase "holos[en] ecclesia” or the “whole entire church" is found. In Acts 9:31 the English may render “the church throughout" but in Greek it is "Ai men oun Eccelesia kath holos". The passage literally translates as "Then truly the Church Cath-olic”. Acts 9:31 literally read in Greek: “Then truly the Church Catholic rested in Judea and Galilee and Samaria and were edified and walking in the fear of the Lord and comfort of the Holy Ghost were multiplied." - Acts 9:31.
“Kat-holos’ means universal, of all nations, throughout, of the whole. It is a good description of Christ’s church. After all, Jesus said in Mark 11:7, “My House shall be called of all nations the House of prayer.”
Wow....Mike drop. I never knew this. That is a beautiful apologetics defense of our church.
It's the perfect answer to the "Catholic isn't in the bible" argument.
Wow.
God bless you for sharing this knowledge.
The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church ❤. Around 110A.D Saint Ignatius of Antioch used, for the first time in Christian literature, the expression “catholic church,” meaning the whole church that is one and the same wherever there is a Christian congregation. ❤