If you want someone else on your show, I was raised Jewish, and became an on-fire Protestant at age 17. It took me 6 years of searching/researching. Then I spent 45 years as a preacher, missionary, evangelist, and deliverance minister. I was also strongly anti-Catholic, even to the point of rejecting Christmas and Easter because they were instituted by the Catholic Church. Two years ago, God used an ex-Episcopalian priest to suggest to me that the Eucharist was indeed the real presence of Christ. I knew I couldn't really prove it wasn't, so I set out to find out. This started me down a path of evaluating all doctrines in light of the first century Church. I spent 2 years, 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, investigating everything. Once I found that I was wrong about my views of the Communion only being a symbol, it really made me think that I could be wrong on other things. All during this time I had no thought to become Catholic. I was actually looking to start my own church that would be 100% based on the first century. Only after I had seen how wrong I had been on a number of key doctrines, the thought of becoming Catholic was presented to me. I went to a mass, and was blown away. God caused me to see the beauty of it. At some point I went and asked to join RCIA, so I could learn more. After 4 months, they decided I was ready for confirmation, and now I am an on-fire Catholic. I left out a ton of detail, but that is the general story. You can learn more about me by reading my book "Sent Out", which is available on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Sent-Out-Journey-Totally-Changed/dp/1957342048
I had a similar experience. I was studying Catholicism because I was a Calvinist who knew there were a lot of Catholics out there that "didn't know the gospel." As I tried to convert Catholics, I realized it would greatly benefit me to understand their current beliefs so I could help deconstruct them. Well, long story short...I was confirmed into the Catholic Church this last Easter! I tell people my conversion was a surprise to all, but especially to me!
Welcome home! I have said the same to many Protestants online. If you stopped strawmanning and misrepresenting Catholic beliefs, you would become Catholic.
Amen, soak it up. I grew up Catholic in my early years, and my family went Protestant. I came back to the church after 30 years, and many cradle Catholics, who never left the church were confused about my excitement for being Catholic. Never stop being excited about the power of the Cross. The Holy Spirit calls to us all.
I'm not sure if you're familiar with The Catholic Talk Show, but this comment reminded me so much of Ryan DellaCrosse's conversation when he ran around telling everybody at a Eucharistic Adoration: "That's Jesus up there!"
I am a cradle Catholic who for a long time took her faith for granted. I am now dedicated lo learning more about it and I am absolutely in love with it. What a blessing it is to be a Catholic
Dear@@whathappening5323, Fox's book of martyrs? It was polemical, and meant to inflame. The numbers were increased by including common criminals. Did you know that what we think we know about the Spanish Inquisition we learned from Protestant pamphleteers? Someone finally opened the court records a couple decades ago, and found out the truth, which is so much less lurid. They certainly didn't use the "iron maiden" which was a "torture device" that was made as part of a traveling show and wouldn't even work. There were bad acts done -- don't get me wrong. And there were martyrs. But the victor gets to write history, and "Bloody Mary" was not the victor. Her nickname was not deserved.
@@whathappening5323why don’t you give a summary of The Gutenberg Martyrs rather than telling everyone to read it? Does it make the Catholic Church look bad? If that’s the case, I’m sure there’s plenty of stories that make various sects of Protestantism look bad. I believe the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was pretty brutal to Catholics. What is your point?
Amen! I ditched politics a few years ago. I did start watch all this great Catholic and theological content until a little over a year ago but it takes my heart, spirit, and mind on intellectually and spiritual journeys with our Lord.
Totally agree! I got rid of my TV in 1989, had a spectacular conversion experience in 1990, from Judaism to madly in love with Jesus and into the Catholic Church in 1991. Politics is (are?) temporary. Jesus is forever.
To all the Protestant brothers and sisters, please be FAIR. If you’re going to accuse the Catholic Church, its beliefs, doctrines, etc., at least educate yourself and do your own research first. See and hear for yourself, not from your anti-catholic family, friends or pastor. It’s just like going to court and you are the judge giving fair hearing to the plaintiff and the defendant. Thank you!
I think Father Chris Alar said it perfectly when he said, people don't hate the Catholic Church for what it teaches, they hate the Catholic Church for what they think it teaches
So how are you going to justify the activities of the church hierarchy which deliberately concealed some of the most horrific offenses against children imaginable by its clergy which were proven to have occurred and are a matter of court record? Would Jesus Christ have condoned abuse of children? Authorities of the so called "true church" (Cardinal Law) in fact DID through shuffling certain priests around when they were accused of the most egregious improprieties, and then attempting to cover it up. No Catholic apologist dares go there. All one hears is crickets when this is brought up.
@@boom-bm1kl If you were raised in the church, you know what they believe. If you were raised as such AND youve done objective research, (independent of the influence of some catechism,) you learn of the history and unscriptural practices of the church. There would have been no reason for Luther and other reformers to break away if the church didnt have SERIOUS doctrinal issues, would there?
@@donreinke5863 pride and ego my friend. He wanted to interpret scripture to what HE believed not what actually is. Just because you've been brainwashed doesn't mean he's right. You haven't called into an apologist yet to have it layed out for you, huh. Where in Scripture is faith alone? Scripture says eat my body and drink my blood, most denominations think (because that's how they interpret) that it's a symbol) nevermind all the Eucharistic miracles. But yes, Luther knows better than the Holy Spirit..lol
Reconverted to Catholicism because all the non-Catholic churches I have hopped were not nice to Catholics especially to my Mama Mary. I realized that they all have tried so hard, almost like screaming due to not being confident of "their" truth. There was something about that that made me question them so I ran back "home".
Maybe it was your perception that they did it "due to not being confident of "their" truth", but it might just be because they see the false teachings of Catholicism, and because they love all people, simply want to ensure people are not lead astray by the anti-Christ church of the Catholic faith....
@@pauldbeer You misrepresent the Catholic teachings in all your other comments. You believe the Church’s teachings are false because your perceptions of the Church are false. Who is leading you to believe falsehoods of the church Christ established? You’ve read the Bible, I presume. Now read the Catechism. It cites the sources of the Church’s teachings. Acts 8:30-31
@@edyflak Yes, the sources are horribly misconstrued to fit the catholic narrative! I'm not disputing all the sources, but their application and interpretations!!!
@@bubaganush8954 I know that Christianity didnt begin in the 1500s with antisemites. Protestantism is a NEW religion founded by wicked men who rebelled against the church. The church Jesus built still stands. Not a single protestant church was built by Jesus.
Bless these men, Lord. Bless them as husbands, fathers and friends. I love their discernment. I am so happy for them! You are absolutely correct, Brandon. Live your best Catholic life and lift others up in prayer. Keep on being a great example of faith to your family and friends. This was an interesting conversation. Thank you both.
Wonderful & very well articulated testimony. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The amount of rich references from Scripture, Tradition, Contextual history of the Church Fathers, Saints old & comparably new were amazing recaps for me. Anybody who is looking at their own Tradition & perhaps even a national 'lens' on their Christianity, but is beginning to see the broader Church through time & cultures can only benefit by taking notes of the references throughout. Brandon also hit the nail on the head as regards conversation with our Protestant brothers & sisters. I've found starting off by 'defining terms', i.e. Grace, Justification, Sanctification & Merit really helps. The penny drops when we're on the same page so much easier, otherwise I've seen entire epic novel long chatter were people talk past one another. I also think Brandon's sympathy for Calvin & seeing ( as opposed to a Catholics first reaction ) the human that was trying to be sincere is a great approach. We should follow that example with eachother both in & outside the Church - it's a timely message. Thanks so much guys 😊
Splendid splendid video and testimony of this young man,I’m truly gladder than glad that this young man spiritual eyes were opened,Thanks be to God the Father to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏 🐑🕊️✨🌈
Congrats! At age 75, a convert to Catholicism in 1970, I have not, in six decades, made a dent in convincing my relations (Pentecostal cousins, Church of Christ brother, Baptists and Seventh-Day Adventists I have known) to be Catholic. And I have, I humbly say, the convert's knowledge and sharp defense. But, no, all is waved off with Protestant inventiveness, illogic, misused Bible quotes, and the magic words, "That's just your opinion." A whole nation of heretics and each of them is the True Church.
Same here! My prayer for all of them is someday they will respond to any spark of grace given to them, the scales will fall from their eyes and the Truth of the Church founded by Christ will be revealed to them. God bless you!
Here is a list of beliefs that are absent from the Ante-Nicaean Fathers and from the New Testament. These are innovations that appeared post Nicaea and could not have come from the apostolic deposit of faith. Mary never sinned or had original sin Mary is the co-redeemer or co-mediator She suffered for us at Jesus' crucifixion Mary had six other sufferings for us too Bodily assumption of Mary into heaven Mary is the Queen of Heaven Mary's intercession in our conversion Mary is Heaven's Gate Mary has unlimited stores of merit. Veneration of Mary. Pray to Mary or say Hail Mary's Fine for the Pope to be devoted to Mary Visions of Mary Devoted to a specific Mary ex:Guadalupe Mary takes scapula wearer from purgatory Rosary beads Mary analogous to Eve, mother of all living Veneration / devotion to saints in heaven Excommunicated heretic a saint after death After death church can bestow sainthood Saints have stores of merit Pray to saints or through their images Viewing church relics builds up merit Halos on people or angels Assimilation with God (theosis) You can buy things to help dead people Money can spring people from purgatory Any mention of Purgatory
As I read these objections I would say it sounds like you need to step back and see the bigger picture. Catholicism is all about how God wants to Father us, and bring us into full communion with Him.
@@btimme1015 The Bible says we come into full communion with the Father by accepting the gospel: To believe that God sent his Son, the Lord Jesus, to die for our sins and then rise bodily from the grave. In this we have the forgiveness of sin, the righteousness of God, adoption as sons and daughters of God and everlasting life. The church should preach the gospel and teach the faithful but it is Christ who saves us, not the church.
Thank you for sharing your journey to become Catholic . I admire your perseverance looking for the truth and you finally have found it!!! I was amazed with all the processes that you pass through your journey. May God bless you and guide you to find and act your mission. With this interview you have taught us a lot!! ❤️
The same thing happened to me...I was a cradle Catholic who tried to prove Catholicism wrong. When I read Mathew 16:18 I said, that's it! I just have to find the Church that Peter started! Which...turned out to be the Catholic Church. Then I became her biggest defender.
First of all it is not the church started by Peter! It was started by the Holy Spirit (Pentecost) and study who is always the ROCK in the Bible. Peter was only a "stone". Learn from the original Greek and Hebrew texts. And I left the RCC about 35 years ago because I started reading the Bible and compared it with the history, teachings, traditions and hierarchy (clergy) of this institution. Today I know that there is no perfect Christian church/community. Christians still can fail and sin but Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. All belong to his real church who believe in him and who are trusting his words. John 3,16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 8 31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 14,6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 1Joh 1,9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purif us from all unrighteousness. John 14,23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. Gal 5,22+23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
The “blind spot” of the concept of the “essentials” became a blinding spotlight once I recognized it. After that I could never “unsee” it. I think it ends up being a fork in the road for many evangelicals. They either lose their faith completely - because there is no real authority- or seek the authority of the ancient Church in Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy.
@@donreinke5863 if I accept your premise, how do I resolve any doctrinal dispute? For example, how do I know whether I should baptize my baby or not? Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Methodists (along with others) all say, "yes." Every independent Baptist and most independent churches say, "no." Both groups justify their positions using Scripture. How do I know what God considers right and good?
@@wjtruax Scripture, your conscience...and prayer. The best solution to doctrinal issues in my opinion. In Scripture, adults who made the decision to become believers were baptized. Young children were not.
@@donreinke5863 doesn't the lack of doctrinal unity among "Bible alone" Christians make that unworkable? Again, infant baptism - how do we resolve the issue authoritatively once and for all? There are a lot of other issues that are even more troublesome.
@@wjtruax I made no claim that every Protestant denomination is correct, just more correct Scripturally than the catholic church who pompously believes their man-made tradition is equal the the Scripture The WORD was made flesh, NOT the traditions of the catholic church. Some denominations did in fact choose to accept PARTS of catholic doctrine to different extents. Nevertheless, in the Scripture, baptism was reserved for those who believed in the word of God and the teachings of Jesus, and they had to be adults conscious enough to make that decision. To this day all Christian denominations EXCEPT Seventh day Adventists embrace the catholic churchs changing the Sabbath to Sunday (by an act of mere men) while its obvious that Jesus, being Jewish, observed the historical Jewish Sabbath of sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
Amazing interview! From shortly before the middle of his testimony it starts to really shine! His recall of history and how he pulls it all together is fantastic!
Your story, Brandon reminds us how much those Christians who enter full communion stand to lose in doing so, sometimes in a heartbreaking way. The Lord is merciful and faithful by restoring to us far more than we could possibly imagine. Since you have an Anglican background, I wonder if you know Phillip Mayer at St. James in Jacksonville. He is an Ordinariate pastor with an Evangelical background. I wish you all the best!
THANKS so much for this very inspiring video; I listened also to learn some useful, beautiful ways and tips/ideas to help inspire younger folks , including those in my own family of course, to return, discover their beautiful Catholic Faith!! I hope many blessings to be received from tnis 'endeavor"! Your enthusiam is wonderful and' contageous, actually. Gesu, Mary and st. Joseph bless all here and ALL our loved-ones!! ❤❤❤
God is incredibly good... I love to see how He operates in our lives. Always in a unique way... It was very inspiring. I'll be praying for both of you. Thank you for your YES to Christ and God bless you! (From France)
Dear@@____.-.-.-.-, Jesus is both perfectly human and fully God. Don't say God an't do something so wise and loving. Just accept God for Who He IS. And let Him love you.
Thank you for sharing your journey in finding the Catholic Faith. I did learned a lot from some of the things in your testimony which helps me to work on in my journey with the catholic. God Bless you always
I like that discussion about Mary, you just cannot pick a certain belief in Catholicism. You have to look at the whole. The Catholic faith is so huge in all aspects that you cannot describe it, explain it or disapprove it just by focusing on one belief. The Catholic faith are these -> the Immaculate Conception, the Eucharist, the Confession, other sacraments, the Pope, the devotion to the Divine Mercy, the Rosary, the Brown Scapular of Mt. Carmet, the stigmatist St. Padre Pio, Mother Thersea of Calcutta, the Lourdes apparition, the Guadalupe apparition, the Fatima apparition, the hundreds of Marian apparitions and its messages, the Pope, the priest, the Eucharistic miracles, the visions of saints, etc.. The Catholic church is the rock Jesus pertains when he was still living on Earth. Protestantism has done so much damage to the true church of Jesus Christ, it has deceived so many people throughout the ages and it will continue on in the future. If you are a young Protestant, I beg you to convert now and don't wait until you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s before converting to the true church of Jesus Christ. You are missing a lot especially the Eucharist. You can cry and be emotional in your Protestant service but that is not the true worship Jesus Christ handed to the apostles. PLS. OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND MIND NOW!!!!
I encourage all who found the Catholic church to look into catechism classes and how you can help. We try so hard to give our kids a foundation so they can defend their faith, but without volunteers, we lack greatly.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 *🎙️ Brandon Eaves' Journey* - Brandon Eaves, a former Evangelical, initially sought to disprove a friend's Catholic beliefs but found himself drawn deeper into Catholic teachings. - He embarked on a journey to understand the roots of his Evangelical faith and discovered that Catholicism was often misunderstood. 02:20 *🏫 Biblical and Theological Formation* - Brandon Eaves underwent extensive biblical and theological training before entering the Catholic Church. - He teaches 10th-grade religion at a Catholic high school and finds his training beneficial in his current role. 06:55 *🛤️ Early Christian Upbringing and Conversion* - Brandon describes his childhood in a Christian household with regular church attendance. - A significant turning point occurred in high school when he experienced a profound conversion, leading to a transformative shift in his priorities and social circles. 20:40 *🏫 Academic Diversity and Theological Exploration* - Attending a diverse academic environment with professors from various Christian denominations. - Exposure to differing hermeneutical approaches and theological perspectives. - Introduction to Anglicanism and teachings on sanctification, which later influenced the exploration of justification. 23:11 *🌍 Missions and Church Planting Paradigms* - Engaging discussions on multicultural church planting and missions in diverse contexts. - Exploring questions of church autonomy, ecclesiastical authority, and apostolic tradition. - Challenge to traditional Protestant views on church governance and ecclesiology. 26:12 *🔄 Theological Challenges to Justification by Faith Alone* - Encountering critical examination of the doctrine of justification by faith alone. - Delving into differing theological perspectives within a Protestant academic setting. - Beginning to question foundational Protestant theological pillars. 31:08 *🕊️ Transition towards Anglicanism and Episcopalianism* - Transitioning towards Anglicanism and Episcopalian beliefs. - Embracing liturgical traditions and sacramental theology. - Exploring theological reformation within existing church structures. 35:56 *📚 Historical Church Continuity and Authority* - Recognizing the importance of historical continuity with early Christianity. - Exploring St. Vincent of Lérins' model for interpreting Scripture and tradition. - Grappling with questions of theological authority and ecclesiastical consensus. 42:39 *🧠 Understanding Justification and Merit in Catholicism* - St. Augustine's teachings on justification clarified the Catholic perspective on merit, distinct from Protestant views. - Studying Augustine resolved scriptural tensions around works and grace, highlighting a different understanding of merit in Catholic theology. - Learning the nuanced definitions of terms like merit and grace in different theological traditions was crucial for understanding Catholic beliefs. 45:10 *🍞 Insights on Sacraments from Early Church Fathers* - Early Church Fathers like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Ambrose, and John of Damascus affirmed the Eucharist as the body and blood of Christ. - Understanding the historical perspective on sacraments revealed a strong Catholic tradition in the early church. - Exploration of sacraments, especially the Eucharist, played a pivotal role in the journey towards embracing Catholicism. 46:17 *🔑 Examining the Role of the Papacy in Church History* - The nature of the papacy became a central question in deciding between Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Anglicanism. - Historical evidence and theological developments emphasized the primacy of the Roman Church. - Analysis of Matthew 16, the history of papal authority, and the writings of Church Fathers like Irenaeus shaped perspectives on the papacy. 01:03:43 *🛤️ Discussion on ecumenism and evangelizing separated brethren.* - Emphasis on enhancing Evangelical emphases within Catholicism. - Advocacy for unity where possible while allowing space for differing perspectives. - Recognition that conversion is ultimately God's work. 01:05:07 *🌐 Understanding essentials and the hierarchy of truths.* - Critique of the Evangelical view on essentials and interpretation. - Exploration of baptism's significance and differing interpretations. - Discussion on the hierarchy of truths and its implications for doctrinal unity. 01:07:37 *📖 Authority and the role of hierarchy in church doctrine.* - Examination of the hierarchy of truths and its implications for church unity. - Critique of the interpretive moves regarding essential doctrines. - Discussion on Apostolic succession and the authority to set doctrinal boundaries. 01:24:04 *📚 Discussion on theological resources and future projects.* - Recommendation for theological reading, highlighting Mass Shavin's work. - Mention of potential podcast project focused on Catholic faith fundamentals. - Encouragement for theological exploration and podcast development.
Under the Apostles, baptism was considered an "elementary" doctrine that everyone learned and agreed upon: "Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, with instruction about ablutions, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment." Heb 6:1-2
God bless you men for sharing your faith with the world. The eucharist is the key to our life here on earth and our eternal salvation. Praise be to our Lord jesus Christ
After 6 years of being a Christian, I’m planning to sign up for my 1st communion and confirmation. I was baptized I the church, grew out of the faith and then became completely suicidal at the age of 25. I’m coming home.
I am starting RCIA CLASSES, tomorrow, i was Baptisted ,had holy communion and stopped, now i have good 5 times and looking forward to learning with a open mind, pray for me please 😊❤❤❤❤❤
It makes me wonder just how often churches have these pastor problems (infidelity to spouse/other sexual sins)…. I thought it was super rare when it happened at my baptist church in the early 2000s. Head pastor started an illicit relationship w the Music minister’s wife. Almost destroyed the congregation. But I keep hearing story after story of this happening. It’s not shocking that human beings inevitably gonna fail, but it does make sense to me the importance of rooting one’s faith in a robust belief system that outlasts even the worst infiltrators who fail so hard. I feel for those who attend congregations that are super wrapped up in a celebrity pastor… bc when that person falls to sin and scandal, often times it hits the flock so hard, many can’t get over it or feel they have nowhere to go and end up leaving the faith altogether. Very sad.
Philip Jenkins ex-Catholic, professor of History at Baylor and Penn State, in his book Pdfiles and Priests, Anatomy of a Contemporary Crisis, says: - 0.2-1.7% of Catholic clergy had been guilty of pdfilia - 10% of Protestant ministers had been guilty of sexual misconduct and 2-3% pdfilia rate.
I've had the same experience myself. I'm so new to Catholicism I haven't even made it to a mass yet and I need to formally say goodbye to my Baptist church..
I’m a Catholic convert. I have 5 of the 7 Sacraments. Just remember. Jesus will always love you. Our journey to live Christ like can be hard in the beginning, but always remember that He loves you so much! Listen to your curiosities about the Bible and go seek and knock. That’s the Holy Spirit pushing you to go find the answer.
All I can say that it is way more stricter on ideas and isn't fluid/progressive. Though it is up to the person if they act on it in their life. God's word is God's word and it is up to us wether we adhere to it or not. Baptism is key and try to learn about the sacraments if you want to see the some of the fundamental differences.
Love these interviews. 🙏🏻🍷🍞✝️ you should hve the youtuber called The Caticumin. He is a young convert to the Catholic church. He has his own channel. And is very knowledgeable. God bless. 🔑🍷🍞✝️📖😇👍🏻
Perfect can’t get better than this I’m Jewish born again Christian and believer of one Holy Apostolic Catholic Church , the only complete Christian church built by the Lord and his Apostles
Many people does not know or understand that when a child is born into this world, he actually belongs to the world whose prince is The evil one! By Baptism child is claimed by Christ into his family, God’s family. How many parents wait for the child to decide on to potty train, brush the teeth or bath or even to go to school! Parents decide for the child most of non essentials and wait for the child to decide on the most important matter namely belonging to the family of God!
Brother I understand. I have no problem with those who simply don't care about my Conversion. Or those who say "cool but I don't want to talk about." But for those who vehemently attack you AND get upset if you defend yourself - that really sucks. If you want to dialogue - cool! If you don't want to dialogue - cool. But how can accuse anyone of horrible things and then not allow them to defend themselves. About ANY topic.
Sooo true - Once you are fair with the CC, you will eventually (more than likely) become Catholic if you follow the historical evidence to its logical conclusion.
“Up until then, I kind of thought of Christianity as a very feminine religion, but this was the first time I’d seen a guy I had a lot in common with really love Christ.” ^^ This is what happens when your mom is the spiritual leader in your family. Such a good thing to realize.. Find a man who will show your sons how to love Christ.
I'll be honest. At first I found Kieth difficult to listen to. I sort of found his voice a bit irritating (no insult intended) or something, could never quite put my finger on it. But after a while, I found myself liking his voice and tone more and more. Now, I honestly LOVE listening to him! Always great topics, love how affable he is with his guests, and he just seems like a really cool guy.
Hopefully Brandon looks into the TLM Movement and the importance of why the Church will be restored in Tradition and it's Liturgical richness leaving Modernism behind
I hope you don’t feel like you are holier than thou to Catholics who attend novus ordo. Whether you like it or not, the pope has authority over the liturgy and always has had such authority. To insist upon a certain tradition as the “true” expression of Catholicism is dangerous and is a threat to the legitimate diversity within the church.
Dear@@dunnsscotus5643, I think the point is, we are in one Church, founded by Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit. Our unity should not be disrupted with preferences of one valid way of worshiping the Lord over another. We have 23 Eastern Catholics who worship Him without any Latin at all. Praise the Lord!
What I have found is when you discover the TLM,especially through the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, or The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, it will fill in gaps that people will find even more Catholic. Example, we don’t do the Rosary, we say the Rosary; not that either one of you made that mistake.
The Protestants don't want to give up their own gig of being able to preach whatever they want how they want can I find it shameful that they're taking people away from God's Church Church
Studying the early Church fathers as a Protestant makes them Catholic. You never hear the other way around. Only Catholic->Protestant conversion stories I hear are due to misunderstandings of the Catholic faith or "I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school, but..."
Most of all, baptism removes original sin! Which then has you become a member of the church! Without baptism of infants, they are subject to limbo! It's is the completion of a type inthe old testament of circumcision of infants at 8 days old which was a symbol of being part of God's family!
As a former Catholic who had struggled much as to what to consider more reliable - the RC church or the Scripture itself (Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17, etc.) me and my family still go with the Scripture. Too bad if what seems to be the main argument and the new "set of lenses" on how to look at the Scripture and history for Brandon was skewed by the teaching that one was blind and fallen thus unable to read and understand the Scripture on one's own. If that was so, Lord Jesus would not have repeatedly asked: 'Have you not read?' Or What is written in the Scripture? How do you understand it? and getting the right answer from "fallen and blind" lawyers. Apostle Paul wrote in the Ephesians letter: when you read you can understand... And to Timothy: you need to work diligently to rightly divide the word of truth...
@@TheCordialCatholic Did anyone reply with these words to Jesus or apostle Paul? Apostle Paul quoted both OT and NT as Scripture. Apostle Petr mentioned all Paul's epistles as Scripture. It was not church deciding. It was Christians recognizing and God attesting (Hebrews 2:3-4) (God attesting for the recognition).
@@janfojt172 You: Apostle Petr mentioned all Paul's epistles as Scripture. Me: He did not say ALL. Nor did he say which ones. We do know that Paul wrote at least one letter which is not in the canon. And Peter also cautioned us to be careful as some read his letters to their destruction. You: And to Timothy: you need to work diligently to rightly divide the word of truth... Me: And he was "working out his salvation with fear and trembling". I'm sure he meant that he was reaffirming his faith and not engages in working. You: what to consider more reliable - the RC church or the Scripture itself Me: When you make a choice you violated Scripture and Christ himself who established his church. Scripture calls the church the pillar and foundation of truth.
@@bridgefin In answer to what is Scripture, I just quoted Scripture. Paul's epistles are Scripture. You want to introduce that someone else namely the church needs to decide that. However, the Scripture says that Jesus promised at the last supper the Holy Spirit to bring the apostles into all the truth. (Not the church- only apostles were at the supper with Him) to remind them everything etc. That happened and God confirmed that with signs, wonders, etc. See 2nd Corinthians 12:12 in addition to the Hebrews passage I pointed to earlier. Thus Christians could recognize that it was God speaking through them. Apostles said they delivered everything along with NT prophets, therefore no more Scripture after they are gone. They just made sure we have it in the written form as apostle Peter says. Yes the churches in all places cherished that and should have stood for the truth as a pillar but not as anything more... Refer to Bruce Metzger Canon of NT chapter on the fact the the canon was a list of authoritative books rather than an authoritative list decided by the church.
@@janfojt172 You: In answer to what is Scripture, I just quoted Scripture. Paul's epistles are Scripture Me: You quoted Paul to Timothy and Hebrews. You even mentioned Peter. But no where did you point to inspired Scripture to prove that the writings of Peter or Paul were inspired. So who is your inspired source that these are Scripture? You: However, the Scripture says that Jesus promised at the last supper the Holy Spirit to bring the apostles into all the truth. (Not the church- only apostles were at the supper with Him) Me: The apostles were the leaders of his church. And that promise was made forever which suggests that the successors to the apostles would enjoy this protection. And Catholic bishops are the successors to the Catholic apostles. You: Thus Christians could recognize that it was God speaking through them. Me: Then why did the canon not close until the late 4th century? And why were Christians reading works which later were not included in the canon? It was because we did not have God's final say until some specific point in history. You: Yes the churches in all places cherished that and should have stood for the truth as a pillar but not as anything more.. Me: Paul makes no restrictions on the Church being the pillar and foundation of truth. He treats this as a presumption needing no further explanation. You: Refer to Bruce Metzger Canon of NT chapter on the fact the the canon was a list of authoritative books rather than an authoritative list decided by the church. Me: Too bad that no one had the list until the church produced it in the late 4th century. And from that point on it has been THE canon for Christians.
I’m a bible believing born again Christian who currently attends a Wesleyan Methodist Church in Australia and have had ties with Pentecostal churches and for years I’ve never quite understood the Catholic church or its doctrines and traditions. I’m very much planted deeply in my church and love my Christian Brothers and sisters. I kind of see some of the theological differences but never saw the importance of perusing the nitty grittiness of it. Like from a Catholic point of view, if I confess Jesus as lord and work out my salvation with fear and trembling . I believe that I’m saved by grace , gods gift and I believe in good works as a result of that and have joy of my salvation. I believe that the Holy Spirit guides me and I believe all scripture is god breathed . My question….. what more can I want ? Like what else am I missing out on? I’ve never really asked a real Catholic this. But really interesting to hear from a Catholic..
The sacramental system of God’s graces, for starters. If Christ truly found a Church and sustains it today, the absolute FULLNESS of His grace and love and power can be experienced in THAT Church. There’s SO MUCH MORE to living the Christian life that can be found in the Catholic Church. Abundant graces that it’s even hard to describe.
@@TheCordialCatholic thanks for replying. I thought gods grace is sufficient. Like I’ve been baptised in the name of the holy trinity and also partake in communion which is done in remembrance of him. So I’m still a bit confused . No doubt stuff Protestants say haha. Well I’ll have to work out my salvation and pray to god to guide me.
Oh indeed God’s grace is sufficient. It’s merely experiencing God’s grace THROUGH the sacraments (which the Catholic Church believes is how God intended) that blows the mind. It’s the difference between praying, by yourself, to ask God for forgiveness and hearing a priest, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to say “God forgives you.” It’s an unspeakable grace!
The Holy Eucharist is more important than ALL other Christian teachings combined. However, it is through those teachings that this Truth is discovered.
Ok, would you agree that Australian culture is a little different than say North America? Of course it is. So, if we read the bible from our modern perspective we miss out on many meanings due to the vast difference in our cultures from 1st century holy land jews and gentiles. Add to that that words in Greek have a different meaning and we can effectively water down the real message. What is the real message in the bible from the old to the new? The old testament was limiting and had physical tangible things to represent God on earth. The tablets were the word, the manna was the bread from heaven, the showbread of the presence was limited to the high priests and the staff of Aaron gave whoever had it Gods power on earth. and the numerous prophesies of the messiah. The New Testament what happened to the ark? If you are protestant you don't know, cuz, well A: it's in the old testament. That place where all details are hidden and Christians rarely go except when the need to sleep! Also, it's left out of the protestant bible, the deuterocanonical book of Maccabees. So, as a 1st century Jew you would be looking for this new Ark that God would reveal? Who is the new ark? Seek and you will find. Where is the new word of God? What about the manna? The showbread? The power of God? All these things need to be fulfilled in the New Testament. It's all there in the Gospels, particularly John 6. Read some commentary on John 6 from a Catholic Scholar. I recommend Brant Pitre he has RUclips videos on the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Remembrance in Judaism is not the same as modern day. You were bring back that event in real time. Jesus is present in the Eucharist. It's him. People will comment that I'm crazy. But, i'd rather be crazy and aligned with what the first 16 centuries of Christianity believed. Because, the real presence of Jesus in the eucharist was the belief. That is why the apostles died. That is why the apostolic fathers died. they had to deny Christ. If that was real presence, who would deny that? If it wasn't they would have all rolled over and saved themselves from being fed to the lions. Ask yourself, why would they do that if it was just symbolic? If you read the church fathers you will find the truth. Read them with an open mind. Try to find some that believe in only "Faith alone" or "Scripture alone". That didn't exist prior to the reformation.
@@TheCordialCatholic Very true ! and here is the verses : In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (Gospel of LUKE 1.26-31)
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (Gospel of LUKE 1.26-31)
Luke 18. The Lord gave a parable. And the parable was of two men that went into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, a religionist, a moralist, and the other was a tax collector, which is an outcast. And this is the way the parable went: “The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector.’” That is a typical prayer of a moralist. “I thank You, God, I’m not like other sinners. In fact, I fast twice a week. I give tithes.” Just checking in to let God know he’s still as holy as he’s always been. That’s the moralist. On the other hand, the tax collector, which is the outcast, standing afar off, will not lift his eyes unto heaven. He is beating on his chest and crying, “God, be merciful to me a sinner.” And Jesus said that man went to his house justified rather than the other. Morality in and of itself is a damning thing. You’d be better off to be immoral and face the reality of your needs so that you would come to a Savior, than to live under the illusion that because you have a moral code on the outside, all is well on the inside between you and God. And you see it here. You see it with the Jews. You see it with the Roman Catholics. You see it with Mormons. You see it with liberal Protestants. And you see with the moralists and religionists of the world who pursue a moral approach to life but do not have in their lives the living Christ in them. And any man without having Christ in them will be judged greatly, especially after hearing the true Gospel and rejected. Because God has ordained a day in which He will judge the world by Jesus whom He raised from the dead. But the Good News is there’s forgiveness for sin to those who truly repent. And real repentance is realizing you’re destitute from any righteousness and you cry out to God for a righteousness you desperately need, which you know you do not have and cannot earn. It’s a beggar’s position because you are overwhelmed with your sin and you cannot do anything about it. Just like the tax collector beating on his chest for mercy. And you come humbly to God and cry out for mercy and forgiveness, and God will reach out by the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, which satisfied His justice with regard to your sin, because Christ had lived a perfect life and fulfilled every laws that were required. And God in His grace will grant you saving faith.
You said: Morality in and of itself is a damning thing. Me: No, it is a freeing thing. People who know the difference between right and wrong (morality) have the ability to choose the right which is a choice for God. Ignoring our moral responsibility is what is damning. You: You’d be better off to be immoral and face the reality of your needs so that you would come to a Savior, than to live under the illusion that because you have a moral code on the outside, all is well on the inside between you and God. Me: Oh, so its better to sin and sin and then ask for grace than to manage your life to convert to Christ and sin less? Sorry, but that is absurd. The misconception you offer is that one would think they are saved just because they live a moral code without Christ. You: And real repentance is realizing you’re destitute from any righteousness and you cry out to God for a righteousness you desperately need, Me: You suggest that one do that at judgment whereas Catholic have the constant opportunity to repent and change our ways through the only method Jesus provided post ascension for forgiveness, the sacrament of reconciliation. The risk of waiting is that you will not do it.
@@bridgefin Morality in itself is a damning thing. A classic illustration would be the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. He came to Jesus and asked about the kingdom of God. And this guy was very moral and knowledgeable of the law. But do you know what Jesus said to him? He said “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus literally tells him, “you know what your problem is? You’re you. Just go back and get born all over again.” Jesus literally obliterated all the religious ceremonies, rituals, and sacraments, morality, and all of it is insufficient. Although Nicodemus was very moral and did a lot of law keeping things, and yet, he was millions of miles away from God. “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” And guess what? We have no part in justification. It is the work of God. “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Praying for you.
@@TuanPham-xl1pw You: Morality in itself is a damning thing. Morality involves following God's law and his ten commandments. NOT following is a damning thing. You: A classic illustration would be the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. Me: Jesus says NOTHING about ignoring God's law. You: Just go back and get born all over again.” Jesus literally obliterated all the religious ceremonies, rituals, and sacraments, morality, and all of it is insufficient. Me: Being born again OR being born from above involves WATER and the Spirit. That has always been understood as the SACRAMENT of Baptism. YOU obliterated some things which Jesus holds sacred. You: Praying for you. Me: Trust me that I am praying that God releases Satan's grip on you!
I noticed this with protestants, they tend to look at single verses and ignore anything the conflicts with it even IF there are multiple verses against it. They sometimes link verses but the contradictions still exist. When you study by verse you can really make the bible say anything. It also reminds me how Satan used single verses but then Jesus used a counter verse; so if you can't make one verse work with another verses you might be reading the bible wrong.
If you want someone else on your show, I was raised Jewish, and became an on-fire Protestant at age 17. It took me 6 years of searching/researching. Then I spent 45 years as a preacher, missionary, evangelist, and deliverance minister. I was also strongly anti-Catholic, even to the point of rejecting Christmas and Easter because they were instituted by the Catholic Church. Two years ago, God used an ex-Episcopalian priest to suggest to me that the Eucharist was indeed the real presence of Christ. I knew I couldn't really prove it wasn't, so I set out to find out. This started me down a path of evaluating all doctrines in light of the first century Church. I spent 2 years, 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, investigating everything. Once I found that I was wrong about my views of the Communion only being a symbol, it really made me think that I could be wrong on other things. All during this time I had no thought to become Catholic. I was actually looking to start my own church that would be 100% based on the first century. Only after I had seen how wrong I had been on a number of key doctrines, the thought of becoming Catholic was presented to me. I went to a mass, and was blown away. God caused me to see the beauty of it. At some point I went and asked to join RCIA, so I could learn more. After 4 months, they decided I was ready for confirmation, and now I am an on-fire Catholic. I left out a ton of detail, but that is the general story.
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I had a similar experience. I was studying Catholicism because I was a Calvinist who knew there were a lot of Catholics out there that "didn't know the gospel." As I tried to convert Catholics, I realized it would greatly benefit me to understand their current beliefs so I could help deconstruct them. Well, long story short...I was confirmed into the Catholic Church this last Easter! I tell people my conversion was a surprise to all, but especially to me!
That's great, protestantism is like a bunch of pieces that don't fit together
Welcome home! I have said the same to many Protestants online. If you stopped strawmanning and misrepresenting Catholic beliefs, you would become Catholic.
PRaise God!
Weak Catholics become Protestants and strong Protestants become Catholics. 😊
God bless
Amen, soak it up. I grew up Catholic in my early years, and my family went Protestant. I came back to the church after 30 years, and many cradle Catholics, who never left the church were confused about my excitement for being Catholic. Never stop being excited about the power of the Cross. The Holy Spirit calls to us all.
I'm not sure if you're familiar with The Catholic Talk Show, but this comment reminded me so much of Ryan DellaCrosse's conversation when he ran around telling everybody at a Eucharistic Adoration: "That's Jesus up there!"
@@ignatiusjackson235 that's a great show LoL
@@southpawhammer8644 It really is, brother!
Awesome Awesome!
I converted in 2002! Never stopped loving it!
How do you attain salvation as a Catholic? Do you understand their rules/process? I don’t believe you do or maybe you don’t understand the Bible?
I am a cradle Catholic who for a long time took her faith for granted. I am now dedicated lo learning more about it and I am absolutely in love with it. What a blessing it is to be a Catholic
Read The Gutenberg martyrs,
@@whathappening5323 exactly the same as it is feels to pray for your friends and family and to ask for any of them to pray for you.
@@danieladonosop ??? did you read the Gutenberg Martyrs??
Dear@@whathappening5323, Fox's book of martyrs? It was polemical, and meant to inflame. The numbers were increased by including common criminals. Did you know that what we think we know about the Spanish Inquisition we learned from Protestant pamphleteers? Someone finally opened the court records a couple decades ago, and found out the truth, which is so much less lurid. They certainly didn't use the "iron maiden" which was a "torture device" that was made as part of a traveling show and wouldn't even work.
There were bad acts done -- don't get me wrong. And there were martyrs. But the victor gets to write history, and "Bloody Mary" was not the victor. Her nickname was not deserved.
@@whathappening5323why don’t you give a summary of The Gutenberg Martyrs rather than telling everyone to read it? Does it make the Catholic Church look bad? If that’s the case, I’m sure there’s plenty of stories that make various sects of Protestantism look bad. I believe the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was pretty brutal to Catholics. What is your point?
Thank you. This is so inspiring for a cradle Catholic and so much better than wasting time watching US politics.
Amen to that! 😊
Amen! I ditched politics a few years ago. I did start watch all this great Catholic and theological content until a little over a year ago but it takes my heart, spirit, and mind on intellectually and spiritual journeys with our Lord.
Totally agree! I got rid of my TV in 1989, had a spectacular conversion experience in 1990, from Judaism to madly in love with Jesus and into the Catholic Church in 1991. Politics is (are?) temporary. Jesus is forever.
@@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vkGod bless you! So inspiring and wonderful 🙏♥️😇
Amen..❤
To all the Protestant brothers and sisters, please be FAIR. If you’re going to accuse the Catholic Church, its beliefs, doctrines, etc., at least educate yourself and do your own research first. See and hear for yourself, not from your anti-catholic family, friends or pastor. It’s just like going to court and you are the judge giving fair hearing to the plaintiff and the defendant. Thank you!
I think Father Chris Alar said it perfectly when he said, people don't hate the Catholic Church for what it teaches, they hate the Catholic Church for what they think it teaches
So how are you going to justify the activities of the church hierarchy which deliberately concealed some of the most horrific offenses against children imaginable by its clergy which were proven to have occurred and are a matter of court record?
Would Jesus Christ have condoned abuse of children? Authorities of the so called "true church" (Cardinal Law) in fact DID through shuffling certain priests around when they were accused of the most egregious improprieties, and then attempting to cover it up.
No Catholic apologist dares go there. All one hears is crickets when this is brought up.
@boom-bm1kl. He got that from Bishop Sheen.
@@boom-bm1kl If you were raised in the church, you know what they believe.
If you were raised as such AND youve done objective research, (independent of the influence of some catechism,) you learn of the history and unscriptural practices of the church.
There would have been no reason for Luther and other reformers to break away if the church didnt have SERIOUS doctrinal issues, would there?
@@donreinke5863 pride and ego my friend. He wanted to interpret scripture to what HE believed not what actually is. Just because you've been brainwashed doesn't mean he's right. You haven't called into an apologist yet to have it layed out for you, huh. Where in Scripture is faith alone? Scripture says eat my body and drink my blood, most denominations think (because that's how they interpret) that it's a symbol) nevermind all the Eucharistic miracles. But yes, Luther knows better than the Holy Spirit..lol
Reconverted to Catholicism because all the non-Catholic churches I have hopped were not nice to Catholics especially to my Mama Mary. I realized that they all have tried so hard, almost like screaming due to not being confident of "their" truth. There was something about that that made me question them so I ran back "home".
Maybe it was your perception that they did it "due to not being confident of "their" truth", but it might just be because they see the false teachings of Catholicism, and because they love all people, simply want to ensure people are not lead astray by the anti-Christ church of the Catholic faith....
@@pauldbeer You misrepresent the Catholic teachings in all your other comments. You believe the Church’s teachings are false because your perceptions of the Church are false. Who is leading you to believe falsehoods of the church Christ established? You’ve read the Bible, I presume. Now read the Catechism. It cites the sources of the Church’s teachings. Acts 8:30-31
@@pauldbeerthis is very ignorant comment. Please do more research before perpetuating misinformation
@@rachelloosveldt6639 Which part is ignorant? What part is "misinformation"? Nothing I've said is wrong!!!
@@edyflak Yes, the sources are horribly misconstrued to fit the catholic narrative! I'm not disputing all the sources, but their application and interpretations!!!
"I couldn't unsee it."
That is exactly what I say. Once you get a peek, you'll want to see the whole picture and you'll never want to look away.
“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.” - Hypnotoad
@@bubaganush8954 I know that Christianity didnt begin in the 1500s with antisemites. Protestantism is a NEW religion founded by wicked men who rebelled against the church. The church Jesus built still stands. Not a single protestant church was built by Jesus.
I totally agree that only God’s grace can turn the heart.
Bless these men, Lord. Bless them as husbands, fathers and friends. I love their discernment. I am so happy for them! You are absolutely correct, Brandon. Live your best Catholic life and lift others up in prayer. Keep on being a great example of faith to your family and friends. This was an interesting conversation. Thank you both.
This story is so similar to mine. Love it brother, keep the faith!
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful & very well articulated testimony. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The amount of rich references from Scripture, Tradition, Contextual history of the Church Fathers, Saints old & comparably new were amazing recaps for me. Anybody who is looking at their own Tradition & perhaps even a national 'lens' on their Christianity, but is beginning to see the broader Church through time & cultures can only benefit by taking notes of the references throughout.
Brandon also hit the nail on the head as regards conversation with our Protestant brothers & sisters. I've found starting off by 'defining terms', i.e. Grace, Justification, Sanctification & Merit really helps. The penny drops when we're on the same page so much easier, otherwise I've seen entire epic novel long chatter were people talk past one another.
I also think Brandon's sympathy for Calvin & seeing ( as opposed to a Catholics first reaction ) the human that was trying to be sincere is a great approach. We should follow that example with eachother both in & outside the Church - it's a timely message.
Thanks so much guys 😊
Have you heard of the Eucharistic miracles? They are amazing!!
I want to see scientific proof that they are not Catholic propaganda. Yes I AM "doubting Thomas"
How do you know whether a miracle is from God or from Satan? We are warned that he will be deceiving the world through miracles!!
Same thing happened to me. My mom converted 9 years ago. I spent 7 years trying to get her to de-convert and instead entered fhe Church 2 years ago 😂
Praise God!
Welcome home! ❤❤
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This is so good Mr Cordial Catholic. You have improved a lot, and you have tempered your urge to interject. Awesome. All praise to Jesus
Splendid splendid video and testimony of this young man,I’m truly gladder than glad that this young man spiritual eyes were opened,Thanks be to God the Father to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏 🐑🕊️✨🌈
I think his podcast idea sounds great. I would listen. It would help cradle Catholics that are poorly educated in their own faith.
I enjoyed this one in particular. I think because Brandon just seems normal and relatable. But he's also a good story teller. He's got a great story.
Congrats! At age 75, a convert to Catholicism in 1970, I have not, in six decades, made a dent in convincing my relations (Pentecostal cousins, Church of Christ brother, Baptists and Seventh-Day Adventists I have known) to be Catholic. And I have, I humbly say, the convert's knowledge and sharp defense. But, no, all is waved off with Protestant inventiveness, illogic, misused Bible quotes, and the magic words, "That's just your opinion." A whole nation of heretics and each of them is the True Church.
Same here! My prayer for all of them is someday they will respond to any spark of grace given to them, the scales will fall from their eyes and the Truth of the Church founded by Christ will be revealed to them. God bless you!
call said and I am happy for you also in the convert to the Catholic Church... ✝️☦️📿
Here is a list of beliefs that are absent from the Ante-Nicaean Fathers and from the New Testament. These are innovations that appeared post Nicaea and could not have come from the apostolic deposit of faith.
Mary never sinned or had original sin
Mary is the co-redeemer or co-mediator
She suffered for us at Jesus' crucifixion
Mary had six other sufferings for us too
Bodily assumption of Mary into heaven
Mary is the Queen of Heaven
Mary's intercession in our conversion
Mary is Heaven's Gate
Mary has unlimited stores of merit.
Veneration of Mary.
Pray to Mary or say Hail Mary's
Fine for the Pope to be devoted to Mary
Visions of Mary
Devoted to a specific Mary ex:Guadalupe
Mary takes scapula wearer from purgatory Rosary beads
Mary analogous to Eve, mother of all living
Veneration / devotion to saints in heaven
Excommunicated heretic a saint after death
After death church can bestow sainthood
Saints have stores of merit
Pray to saints or through their images
Viewing church relics builds up merit
Halos on people or angels
Assimilation with God (theosis)
You can buy things to help dead people
Money can spring people from purgatory
Any mention of Purgatory
As I read these objections I would say it sounds like you need to step back and see the bigger picture. Catholicism is all about how God wants to Father us, and bring us into full communion with Him.
@@btimme1015 The Bible says we come into full communion with the Father by accepting the gospel: To believe that God sent his Son, the Lord Jesus, to die for our sins and then rise bodily from the grave. In this we have the forgiveness of sin, the righteousness of God, adoption as sons and daughters of God and everlasting life. The church should preach the gospel and teach the faithful but it is Christ who saves us, not the church.
Thank you for sharing your journey to become Catholic . I admire your perseverance looking for the truth and you finally have found it!!! I was amazed with all the processes that you pass through your journey. May God bless you and guide you to find and act your mission. With this interview you have taught us a lot!! ❤️
The same thing happened to me...I was a cradle Catholic who tried to prove Catholicism wrong. When I read Mathew 16:18 I said, that's it! I just have to find the Church that Peter started! Which...turned out to be the Catholic Church. Then I became her biggest defender.
First of all it is not the church started by Peter! It was started by the Holy Spirit (Pentecost) and study who is always the ROCK in the Bible. Peter was only a "stone". Learn from the original Greek and Hebrew texts.
And I left the RCC about 35 years ago because I started reading the Bible and compared it with the history, teachings, traditions and hierarchy (clergy) of this institution.
Today I know that there is no perfect Christian church/community. Christians still can fail and sin but Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. All belong to his real church who believe in him and who are trusting his words.
John 3,16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 8
31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 14,6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1Joh 1,9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purif us from all unrighteousness.
John 14,23
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
Gal 5,22+23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Awesome conversation. A pleasure to find this video❤
The “blind spot” of the concept of the “essentials” became a blinding spotlight once I recognized it. After that I could never “unsee” it. I think it ends up being a fork in the road for many evangelicals. They either lose their faith completely - because there is no real authority- or seek the authority of the ancient Church in Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy.
The ONLY authority is Scripture, not ANY church influenced by man.
@@donreinke5863 if I accept your premise, how do I resolve any doctrinal dispute? For example, how do I know whether I should baptize my baby or not? Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Methodists (along with others) all say, "yes." Every independent Baptist and most independent churches say, "no." Both groups justify their positions using Scripture. How do I know what God considers right and good?
@@wjtruax Scripture, your conscience...and prayer.
The best solution to doctrinal issues in my opinion.
In Scripture, adults who made the decision to become believers were baptized. Young children were not.
@@donreinke5863 doesn't the lack of doctrinal unity among "Bible alone" Christians make that unworkable? Again, infant baptism - how do we resolve the issue authoritatively once and for all? There are a lot of other issues that are even more troublesome.
@@wjtruax I made no claim that every Protestant denomination is correct, just more correct Scripturally than the catholic church who pompously believes their man-made tradition is equal the the Scripture
The WORD was made flesh, NOT the traditions of the catholic church.
Some denominations did in fact choose to accept PARTS of catholic doctrine to different extents.
Nevertheless, in the Scripture, baptism was reserved for those who believed in the word of God and the teachings of Jesus, and they had to be adults conscious enough to make that decision.
To this day all Christian denominations EXCEPT Seventh day Adventists embrace the catholic churchs changing the Sabbath to Sunday (by an act of mere men) while its obvious that Jesus, being Jewish, observed the historical Jewish Sabbath of sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
Amazing interview! From shortly before the middle of his testimony it starts to really shine! His recall of history and how he pulls it all together is fantastic!
How wonderful that one may become Catholic so near St Augustine and within the diocese thereof.
I lived there 4 years, great place
Thank you for this beautiful video! God bless you both 🙏
Protestants who do a deep dive into the apostolic fathers from primary sources are always in for a deep shock
It depends on which ones choose there many believes who broke away before the Reformation
@@edithhewson7208 Do you mean heresies? Because yes, heresies [like protestantism] have, unfortunatelly, always existed. The whole point.
@@edithhewson7208 not sure you want to hang your hat on Arians, Nestorians, etc...all gross heretics
Exactly! Reading the Early Church Fathers leads you to grappling with the Truth of the Catholic faith.
Catholics who do a deep dive into the Bible are in for an even bigger shock. Pity they never actually read it.
Looking forward to watch. God bless gentlemen.
Thank you for sharing your testimony. I love my Catholic faith. So rich in culture, litergy, faith and truth.
Incredible interview!
Thanks for watching!
Your story, Brandon reminds us how much those Christians who enter full communion stand to lose in doing so, sometimes in a heartbreaking way. The Lord is merciful and faithful by restoring to us far more than we could possibly imagine.
Since you have an Anglican background, I wonder if you know Phillip Mayer at St. James in Jacksonville. He is an Ordinariate pastor with an Evangelical background.
I wish you all the best!
THANKS so much for this very inspiring video; I listened also to learn some useful, beautiful ways and tips/ideas to help inspire younger folks , including those in my own family of course, to return, discover their beautiful Catholic Faith!! I hope many blessings to be received from tnis 'endeavor"! Your enthusiam is wonderful and' contageous, actually. Gesu, Mary and st. Joseph bless all here and ALL our loved-ones!! ❤❤❤
God is incredibly good... I love to see how He operates in our lives. Always in a unique way...
It was very inspiring. I'll be praying for both of you. Thank you for your YES to Christ and God bless you! (From France)
Thank you for this ! Would love to hear further of your conversations together …
More to come! We're already working on scheduling it!
God are All-knowing, Jesus are not , Jesus not God.
Dear@@____.-.-.-.-, Jesus is both perfectly human and fully God.
Don't say God an't do something so wise and loving.
Just accept God for Who He IS.
And let Him love you.
Nice to meet another Florida convert. Used to eat at Sonny's bbq all the time. Let's go!
We give glory to our Almighty God in the highest and on earth peace among men with whom God is pleased.
Such good interviews!
Really helpful and fascinating. Thanks. 😊
Thank you for sharing your journey in finding the Catholic Faith. I did learned a lot from some of the things in your testimony which helps me to work on in my journey with the catholic. God Bless you always
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the great teaching. Welcome brother to the fullness of the truth. Thank you.
I like that discussion about Mary, you just cannot pick a certain belief in Catholicism. You have to look at the whole. The Catholic faith is so huge in all aspects that you cannot describe it, explain it or disapprove it just by focusing on one belief. The Catholic faith are these -> the Immaculate Conception, the Eucharist, the Confession, other sacraments, the Pope, the devotion to the Divine Mercy, the Rosary, the Brown Scapular of Mt. Carmet, the stigmatist St. Padre Pio, Mother Thersea of Calcutta, the Lourdes apparition, the Guadalupe apparition, the Fatima apparition, the hundreds of Marian apparitions and its messages, the Pope, the priest, the Eucharistic miracles, the visions of saints, etc.. The Catholic church is the rock Jesus pertains when he was still living on Earth. Protestantism has done so much damage to the true church of Jesus Christ, it has deceived so many people throughout the ages and it will continue on in the future. If you are a young Protestant, I beg you to convert now and don't wait until you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s before converting to the true church of Jesus Christ. You are missing a lot especially the Eucharist. You can cry and be emotional in your Protestant service but that is not the true worship Jesus Christ handed to the apostles. PLS. OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND MIND NOW!!!!
Why was the Papacy killing so many people before Napoleon told the Pope to hit the highway?
I encourage all who found the Catholic church to look into catechism classes and how you can help. We try so hard to give our kids a foundation so they can defend their faith, but without volunteers, we lack greatly.
Whenever a story of conversion is featured, devils from different sects are gnashing their teeth.
Read their comments to find out.
Great image lol 😂
Amen, so true. Never thought of it that way😮😊
Yes, they can’t help themselves
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:01 *🎙️ Brandon Eaves' Journey*
- Brandon Eaves, a former Evangelical, initially sought to disprove a friend's Catholic beliefs but found himself drawn deeper into Catholic teachings.
- He embarked on a journey to understand the roots of his Evangelical faith and discovered that Catholicism was often misunderstood.
02:20 *🏫 Biblical and Theological Formation*
- Brandon Eaves underwent extensive biblical and theological training before entering the Catholic Church.
- He teaches 10th-grade religion at a Catholic high school and finds his training beneficial in his current role.
06:55 *🛤️ Early Christian Upbringing and Conversion*
- Brandon describes his childhood in a Christian household with regular church attendance.
- A significant turning point occurred in high school when he experienced a profound conversion, leading to a transformative shift in his priorities and social circles.
20:40 *🏫 Academic Diversity and Theological Exploration*
- Attending a diverse academic environment with professors from various Christian denominations.
- Exposure to differing hermeneutical approaches and theological perspectives.
- Introduction to Anglicanism and teachings on sanctification, which later influenced the exploration of justification.
23:11 *🌍 Missions and Church Planting Paradigms*
- Engaging discussions on multicultural church planting and missions in diverse contexts.
- Exploring questions of church autonomy, ecclesiastical authority, and apostolic tradition.
- Challenge to traditional Protestant views on church governance and ecclesiology.
26:12 *🔄 Theological Challenges to Justification by Faith Alone*
- Encountering critical examination of the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
- Delving into differing theological perspectives within a Protestant academic setting.
- Beginning to question foundational Protestant theological pillars.
31:08 *🕊️ Transition towards Anglicanism and Episcopalianism*
- Transitioning towards Anglicanism and Episcopalian beliefs.
- Embracing liturgical traditions and sacramental theology.
- Exploring theological reformation within existing church structures.
35:56 *📚 Historical Church Continuity and Authority*
- Recognizing the importance of historical continuity with early Christianity.
- Exploring St. Vincent of Lérins' model for interpreting Scripture and tradition.
- Grappling with questions of theological authority and ecclesiastical consensus.
42:39 *🧠 Understanding Justification and Merit in Catholicism*
- St. Augustine's teachings on justification clarified the Catholic perspective on merit, distinct from Protestant views.
- Studying Augustine resolved scriptural tensions around works and grace, highlighting a different understanding of merit in Catholic theology.
- Learning the nuanced definitions of terms like merit and grace in different theological traditions was crucial for understanding Catholic beliefs.
45:10 *🍞 Insights on Sacraments from Early Church Fathers*
- Early Church Fathers like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Ambrose, and John of Damascus affirmed the Eucharist as the body and blood of Christ.
- Understanding the historical perspective on sacraments revealed a strong Catholic tradition in the early church.
- Exploration of sacraments, especially the Eucharist, played a pivotal role in the journey towards embracing Catholicism.
46:17 *🔑 Examining the Role of the Papacy in Church History*
- The nature of the papacy became a central question in deciding between Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Anglicanism.
- Historical evidence and theological developments emphasized the primacy of the Roman Church.
- Analysis of Matthew 16, the history of papal authority, and the writings of Church Fathers like Irenaeus shaped perspectives on the papacy.
01:03:43 *🛤️ Discussion on ecumenism and evangelizing separated brethren.*
- Emphasis on enhancing Evangelical emphases within Catholicism.
- Advocacy for unity where possible while allowing space for differing perspectives.
- Recognition that conversion is ultimately God's work.
01:05:07 *🌐 Understanding essentials and the hierarchy of truths.*
- Critique of the Evangelical view on essentials and interpretation.
- Exploration of baptism's significance and differing interpretations.
- Discussion on the hierarchy of truths and its implications for doctrinal unity.
01:07:37 *📖 Authority and the role of hierarchy in church doctrine.*
- Examination of the hierarchy of truths and its implications for church unity.
- Critique of the interpretive moves regarding essential doctrines.
- Discussion on Apostolic succession and the authority to set doctrinal boundaries.
01:24:04 *📚 Discussion on theological resources and future projects.*
- Recommendation for theological reading, highlighting Mass Shavin's work.
- Mention of potential podcast project focused on Catholic faith fundamentals.
- Encouragement for theological exploration and podcast development.
Under the Apostles, baptism was considered an "elementary" doctrine that everyone learned and agreed upon:
"Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, with instruction about ablutions, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment." Heb 6:1-2
God bless you men for sharing your faith with the world. The eucharist is the key to our life here on earth and our eternal salvation. Praise be to our Lord jesus Christ
very true; the Eucharist is the ONLY christian worship as teached by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. God bless you and yours.
After 6 years of being a Christian, I’m planning to sign up for my 1st communion and confirmation. I was baptized I the church, grew out of the faith and then became completely suicidal at the age of 25. I’m coming home.
Amazing! We’re praying for you!
@@TheCordialCatholic thank you! 🙏
Thank you for decision to become a catholic.be blessed.
I am starting RCIA CLASSES, tomorrow, i was Baptisted ,had holy communion and stopped, now i have good 5 times and looking forward to learning with a open mind, pray for me please 😊❤❤❤❤❤
It makes me wonder just how often churches have these pastor problems (infidelity to spouse/other sexual sins)…. I thought it was super rare when it happened at my baptist church in the early 2000s. Head pastor started an illicit relationship w the Music minister’s wife. Almost destroyed the congregation. But I keep hearing story after story of this happening. It’s not shocking that human beings inevitably gonna fail, but it does make sense to me the importance of rooting one’s faith in a robust belief system that outlasts even the worst infiltrators who fail so hard. I feel for those who attend congregations that are super wrapped up in a celebrity pastor… bc when that person falls to sin and scandal, often times it hits the flock so hard, many can’t get over it or feel they have nowhere to go and end up leaving the faith altogether. Very sad.
Philip Jenkins ex-Catholic, professor of History at Baylor and Penn State, in his book Pdfiles and Priests, Anatomy of a Contemporary Crisis, says:
- 0.2-1.7% of Catholic clergy had been guilty of pdfilia
- 10% of Protestant ministers had been guilty of sexual misconduct and 2-3% pdfilia rate.
I've had the same experience myself. I'm so new to Catholicism I haven't even made it to a mass yet and I need to formally say goodbye to my Baptist church..
I’m a Catholic convert. I have 5 of the 7 Sacraments. Just remember. Jesus will always love you. Our journey to live Christ like can be hard in the beginning, but always remember that He loves you so much! Listen to your curiosities about the Bible and go seek and knock. That’s the Holy Spirit pushing you to go find the answer.
All I can say that it is way more stricter on ideas and isn't fluid/progressive. Though it is up to the person if they act on it in their life.
God's word is God's word and it is up to us wether we adhere to it or not.
Baptism is key and try to learn about the sacraments if you want to see the some of the fundamental differences.
Truly inspiring
Looking forward for your channel podcast Brandon, I will subscribe.
Amazing 👏
Glory be to God! welcome home our long lost brother in Christ! God is good all the time!
Yes indeed!
Love these interviews. 🙏🏻🍷🍞✝️ you should hve the youtuber called The Caticumin. He is a young convert to the Catholic church. He has his own channel. And is very knowledgeable. God bless. 🔑🍷🍞✝️📖😇👍🏻
Have searched YT but cannot find anything on Caticumin
@@dunnsscotus5643 The spelling is wrong. The young fellow's YT channel is called The Catechumen
@mikewhite3083 yup.. that's right. Didn't realize I spelled it wrong. Thank you my Kind Sr. 🙏🏻🫶🏻👍🏻✝️
Wonderful interview thanks for doing it!
Welcome home, I live in Jacksonville as well.
Inspiring testimony, Brandon.
Thank you, ❤
The problem for me now is I am too addicted in Apologetics/Polenc*mics being Catholic. But feels good defending Our Christ established Church.
I would listen to that podcast with 25 episodes
Really spoke to me. Appreciate you Brandon 🤝
Welcome home🎉
Perfect can’t get better than this I’m Jewish born again Christian and believer of one Holy Apostolic Catholic Church , the only complete Christian church built by the Lord and his Apostles
Wow I was just reading about the illumination of conscience. He described it, seeing the sins of his life and the consequences.
Very enlightening discussion
Many people does not know or understand that when a child is born into this world, he actually belongs to the world whose prince is The evil one! By Baptism child is claimed by Christ into his family, God’s family.
How many parents wait for the child to decide on to potty train, brush the teeth or bath or even to go to school! Parents decide for the child most of non essentials and wait for the child to decide on the most important matter namely belonging to the family of God!
Brother I understand. I have no problem with those who simply don't care about my Conversion. Or those who say "cool but I don't want to talk about."
But for those who vehemently attack you AND get upset if you defend yourself - that really sucks.
If you want to dialogue - cool! If you don't want to dialogue - cool.
But how can accuse anyone of horrible things and then not allow them to defend themselves.
About ANY topic.
Sooo true - Once you are fair with the CC, you will eventually (more than likely) become Catholic if you follow the historical evidence to its logical conclusion.
Amen!
“Up until then, I kind of thought of Christianity as a very feminine religion, but this was the first time I’d seen a guy I had a lot in common with really love Christ.”
^^ This is what happens when your mom is the spiritual leader in your family. Such a good thing to realize.. Find a man who will show your sons how to love Christ.
Thats usually what ends up happening to people
I'll be honest. At first I found Kieth difficult to listen to. I sort of found his voice a bit irritating (no insult intended) or something, could never quite put my finger on it. But after a while, I found myself liking his voice and tone more and more. Now, I honestly LOVE listening to him! Always great topics, love how affable he is with his guests, and he just seems like a really cool guy.
I find my Protestant friends are afraid to find out
Praise the Lord.
You keep saying Christians did this and that. Please call a spade a spade call them
Protestants
Welcome home brother 👏 AMEN 🙏
Hopefully Brandon looks into the TLM Movement and the importance of why the Church will be restored in Tradition and it's Liturgical richness leaving Modernism behind
I hope you don’t feel like you are holier than thou to Catholics who attend novus ordo. Whether you like it or not, the pope has authority over the liturgy and always has had such authority. To insist upon a certain tradition as the “true” expression of Catholicism is dangerous and is a threat to the legitimate diversity within the church.
Dear@@SevereFamine, you are so right!
@JuanDiego, I too hope for that
@@SevereFamine, find time and listen to Bishop Donald Sanborn
Dear@@dunnsscotus5643, I think the point is, we are in one Church, founded by Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit. Our unity should not be disrupted with preferences of one valid way of worshiping the Lord over another. We have 23 Eastern Catholics who worship Him without any Latin at all. Praise the Lord!
A M E N!!!❤
God was leading you just like St. John the Baptist…welcome home
His story starts 6:57 in
Christ founded one church not 45,000
What I have found is when you discover the TLM,especially through the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, or The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, it will fill in gaps that people will find even more Catholic. Example, we don’t do the Rosary, we say the Rosary; not that either one of you made that mistake.
Norvus ordo masses are great as well too, I respect and love both equally
protestant churches are just a sermon and coffee - so sad
The Protestants don't want to give up their own gig of being able to preach whatever they want how they want can I find it shameful that they're taking people away from God's Church Church
Studying the early Church fathers as a Protestant makes them Catholic. You never hear the other way around. Only Catholic->Protestant conversion stories I hear are due to misunderstandings of the Catholic faith or "I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school, but..."
Most of all, baptism removes original sin! Which then has you become a member of the church! Without baptism of infants, they are subject to limbo! It's is the completion of a type inthe old testament of circumcision of infants at 8 days old which was a symbol of being part of God's family!
Yes! Another one!
praise the Lord🙏🙏🙏
Welcome home 🙏❤️
As a former Catholic who had struggled much as to what to consider more reliable - the RC church or the Scripture itself (Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17, etc.) me and my family still go with the Scripture. Too bad if what seems to be the main argument and the new "set of lenses" on how to look at the Scripture and history for Brandon was skewed by the teaching that one was blind and fallen thus unable to read and understand the Scripture on one's own. If that was so, Lord Jesus would not have repeatedly asked: 'Have you not read?' Or What is written in the Scripture? How do you understand it? and getting the right answer from "fallen and blind" lawyers. Apostle Paul wrote in the Ephesians letter: when you read you can understand... And to Timothy: you need to work diligently to rightly divide the word of truth...
How do you know what Scripture is to begin with?
@@TheCordialCatholic Did anyone reply with these words to Jesus or apostle Paul? Apostle Paul quoted both OT and NT as Scripture. Apostle Petr mentioned all Paul's epistles as Scripture. It was not church deciding. It was Christians recognizing and God attesting (Hebrews 2:3-4) (God attesting for the recognition).
@@janfojt172
You: Apostle Petr mentioned all Paul's epistles as Scripture.
Me: He did not say ALL. Nor did he say which ones. We do know that Paul wrote at least one letter which is not in the canon. And Peter also cautioned us to be careful as some read his letters to their destruction.
You: And to Timothy: you need to work diligently to rightly divide the word of truth...
Me: And he was "working out his salvation with fear and trembling". I'm sure he meant that he was reaffirming his faith and not engages in working.
You: what to consider more reliable - the RC church or the Scripture itself
Me: When you make a choice you violated Scripture and Christ himself who established his church. Scripture calls the church the pillar and foundation of truth.
@@bridgefin In answer to what is Scripture, I just quoted Scripture. Paul's epistles are Scripture. You want to introduce that someone else namely the church needs to decide that. However, the Scripture says that Jesus promised at the last supper the Holy Spirit to bring the apostles into all the truth. (Not the church- only apostles were at the supper with Him) to remind them everything etc. That happened and God confirmed that with signs, wonders, etc. See 2nd Corinthians 12:12 in addition to the Hebrews passage I pointed to earlier. Thus Christians could recognize that it was God speaking through them. Apostles said they delivered everything along with NT prophets, therefore no more Scripture after they are gone. They just made sure we have it in the written form as apostle Peter says. Yes the churches in all places cherished that and should have stood for the truth as a pillar but not as anything more... Refer to Bruce Metzger Canon of NT chapter on the fact the the canon was a list of authoritative books rather than an authoritative list decided by the church.
@@janfojt172
You: In answer to what is Scripture, I just quoted Scripture. Paul's epistles are Scripture
Me: You quoted Paul to Timothy and Hebrews. You even mentioned Peter. But no where did you point to inspired Scripture to prove that the writings of Peter or Paul were inspired. So who is your inspired source that these are Scripture?
You: However, the Scripture says that Jesus promised at the last supper the Holy Spirit to bring the apostles into all the truth. (Not the church- only apostles were at the supper with Him)
Me: The apostles were the leaders of his church. And that promise was made forever which suggests that the successors to the apostles would enjoy this protection. And Catholic bishops are the successors to the Catholic apostles.
You: Thus Christians could recognize that it was God speaking through them.
Me: Then why did the canon not close until the late 4th century? And why were Christians reading works which later were not included in the canon? It was because we did not have God's final say until some specific point in history.
You: Yes the churches in all places cherished that and should have stood for the truth as a pillar but not as anything more..
Me: Paul makes no restrictions on the Church being the pillar and foundation of truth. He treats this as a presumption needing no further explanation.
You: Refer to Bruce Metzger Canon of NT chapter on the fact the the canon was a list of authoritative books rather than an authoritative list decided by the church.
Me: Too bad that no one had the list until the church produced it in the late 4th century. And from that point on it has been THE canon for Christians.
Welcome home my brother 🙏😊🙌
These opening pictures are from the last quake. 'Blows the credibility.
I’m a bible believing born again Christian who currently attends a Wesleyan Methodist Church in Australia and have had ties with Pentecostal churches and for years I’ve never quite understood the Catholic church or its doctrines and traditions.
I’m very much planted deeply in my church and love my Christian Brothers and sisters. I kind of see some of the theological differences but never saw the importance of perusing the nitty grittiness of it. Like from a Catholic point of view, if I confess Jesus as lord and work out my salvation with fear and trembling . I believe that I’m saved by grace , gods gift and I believe in good works as a result of that and have joy of my salvation. I believe that the Holy Spirit guides me and I believe all scripture is god breathed . My question….. what more can I want ? Like what else am I missing out on? I’ve never really asked a real Catholic this. But really interesting to hear from a Catholic..
The sacramental system of God’s graces, for starters. If Christ truly found a Church and sustains it today, the absolute FULLNESS of His grace and love and power can be experienced in THAT Church. There’s SO MUCH MORE to living the Christian life that can be found in the Catholic Church. Abundant graces that it’s even hard to describe.
@@TheCordialCatholic thanks for replying. I thought gods grace is sufficient. Like I’ve been baptised in the name of the holy trinity and also partake in communion which is done in remembrance of him. So I’m still a bit confused . No doubt stuff Protestants say haha. Well I’ll have to work out my salvation and pray to god to guide me.
Oh indeed God’s grace is sufficient. It’s merely experiencing God’s grace THROUGH the sacraments (which the Catholic Church believes is how God intended) that blows the mind. It’s the difference between praying, by yourself, to ask God for forgiveness and hearing a priest, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to say “God forgives you.” It’s an unspeakable grace!
The Holy Eucharist is more important than ALL other Christian teachings combined. However, it is through those teachings that this Truth is discovered.
Ok, would you agree that Australian culture is a little different than say North America? Of course it is. So, if we read the bible from our modern perspective we miss out on many meanings due to the vast difference in our cultures from 1st century holy land jews and gentiles. Add to that that words in Greek have a different meaning and we can effectively water down the real message.
What is the real message in the bible from the old to the new? The old testament was limiting and had physical tangible things to represent God on earth. The tablets were the word, the manna was the bread from heaven, the showbread of the presence was limited to the high priests and the staff of Aaron gave whoever had it Gods power on earth.
and the numerous prophesies of the messiah.
The New Testament what happened to the ark? If you are protestant you don't know, cuz, well A: it's in the old testament. That place where all details are hidden and Christians rarely go except when the need to sleep! Also, it's left out of the protestant bible, the deuterocanonical book of Maccabees.
So, as a 1st century Jew you would be looking for this new Ark that God would reveal? Who is the new ark? Seek and you will find.
Where is the new word of God? What about the manna? The showbread? The power of God?
All these things need to be fulfilled in the New Testament. It's all there in the Gospels, particularly John 6.
Read some commentary on John 6 from a Catholic Scholar. I recommend Brant Pitre he has RUclips videos on the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist.
Remembrance in Judaism is not the same as modern day. You were bring back that event in real time. Jesus is present in the Eucharist. It's him.
People will comment that I'm crazy. But, i'd rather be crazy and aligned with what the first 16 centuries of Christianity believed. Because, the real presence of Jesus in the eucharist was the belief. That is why the apostles died. That is why the apostolic fathers died. they had to deny Christ. If that was real presence, who would deny that? If it wasn't they would have all rolled over and saved themselves from being fed to the lions. Ask yourself, why would they do that if it was just symbolic?
If you read the church fathers you will find the truth. Read them with an open mind. Try to find some that believe in only "Faith alone" or "Scripture alone". That didn't exist prior to the reformation.
“The Catholic Church is much bigger on the inside than on the outside”
GK Chesterton
Where in the original Hebrew or Greek scripture does it say to Hail Mary?
Literally Luke 1:28. 🤪
@@TheCordialCatholic Very true ! and here is the verses :
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (Gospel of LUKE 1.26-31)
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (Gospel of LUKE 1.26-31)
3 Aves for each of you 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻✝️
Thank you!
Luke 18. The Lord gave a parable. And the parable was of two men that went into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, a religionist, a moralist, and the other was a tax collector, which is an outcast.
And this is the way the parable went: “The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector.’” That is a typical prayer of a moralist. “I thank You, God, I’m not like other sinners. In fact, I fast twice a week. I give tithes.” Just checking in to let God know he’s still as holy as he’s always been. That’s the moralist.
On the other hand, the tax collector, which is the outcast, standing afar off, will not lift his eyes unto heaven. He is beating on his chest and crying, “God, be merciful to me a sinner.” And Jesus said that man went to his house justified rather than the other.
Morality in and of itself is a damning thing. You’d be better off to be immoral and face the reality of your needs so that you would come to a Savior, than to live under the illusion that because you have a moral code on the outside, all is well on the inside between you and God.
And you see it here. You see it with the Jews. You see it with the Roman Catholics. You see it with Mormons. You see it with liberal Protestants. And you see with the moralists and religionists of the world who pursue a moral approach to life but do not have in their lives the living Christ in them. And any man without having Christ in them will be judged greatly, especially after hearing the true Gospel and rejected.
Because God has ordained a day in which He will judge the world by Jesus whom He raised from the dead. But the Good News is there’s forgiveness for sin to those who truly repent. And real repentance is realizing you’re destitute from any righteousness and you cry out to God for a righteousness you desperately need, which you know you do not have and cannot earn. It’s a beggar’s position because you are overwhelmed with your sin and you cannot do anything about it. Just like the tax collector beating on his chest for mercy. And you come humbly to God and cry out for mercy and forgiveness, and God will reach out by the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, which satisfied His justice with regard to your sin, because Christ had lived a perfect life and fulfilled every laws that were required. And God in His grace will grant you saving faith.
You said: Morality in and of itself is a damning thing.
Me: No, it is a freeing thing. People who know the difference between right and wrong (morality) have the ability to choose the right which is a choice for God. Ignoring our moral responsibility is what is damning.
You: You’d be better off to be immoral and face the reality of your needs so that you would come to a Savior, than to live under the illusion that because you have a moral code on the outside, all is well on the inside between you and God.
Me: Oh, so its better to sin and sin and then ask for grace than to manage your life to convert to Christ and sin less? Sorry, but that is absurd. The misconception you offer is that one would think they are saved just because they live a moral code without Christ.
You: And real repentance is realizing you’re destitute from any righteousness and you cry out to God for a righteousness you desperately need,
Me: You suggest that one do that at judgment whereas Catholic have the constant opportunity to repent and change our ways through the only method Jesus provided post ascension for forgiveness, the sacrament of reconciliation. The risk of waiting is that you will not do it.
@@bridgefin Morality in itself is a damning thing. A classic illustration would be the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. He came to Jesus and asked about the kingdom of God. And this guy was very moral and knowledgeable of the law. But do you know what Jesus said to him? He said “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus literally tells him, “you know what your problem is? You’re you. Just go back and get born all over again.” Jesus literally obliterated all the religious ceremonies, rituals, and sacraments, morality, and all of it is insufficient. Although Nicodemus was very moral and did a lot of law keeping things, and yet, he was millions of miles away from God.
“Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” And guess what? We have no part in justification. It is the work of God. “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Praying for you.
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You: Morality in itself is a damning thing.
Morality involves following God's law and his ten commandments. NOT following is a damning thing.
You: A classic illustration would be the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3.
Me: Jesus says NOTHING about ignoring God's law.
You: Just go back and get born all over again.” Jesus literally obliterated all the religious ceremonies, rituals, and sacraments, morality, and all of it is insufficient.
Me: Being born again OR being born from above involves WATER and the Spirit. That has always been understood as the SACRAMENT of Baptism. YOU obliterated some things which Jesus holds sacred.
You: Praying for you.
Me: Trust me that I am praying that God releases Satan's grip on you!
You must have your eyes superglued to get to that point 😂
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I noticed this with protestants, they tend to look at single verses and ignore anything the conflicts with it even IF there are multiple verses against it. They sometimes link verses but the contradictions still exist. When you study by verse you can really make the bible say anything. It also reminds me how Satan used single verses but then Jesus used a counter verse; so if you can't make one verse work with another verses you might be reading the bible wrong.