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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
SCRIPTURE LIST FOR VIDEO START ON PAGE 2 **

Scripture Versus Tradition. The Roman Catholic Church has always
been identified with Christianity because it upholds four fundamentals
of the Christian faith:• The deity of Christ
• The Triune God
• The virgin birth, and
• The bodily resurrection and return of Christ to the earth.
However, Catholic teaching opposes the doctrine that is most
essential to the Christian faith – the doctrine
of justification by faith alone. The Vatican not only denies this
doctrine, but also condemns anyone who believes it. Other Catholic
doctrines deny that Christ’s work of redemption is finished and that
His atonement is sufficient.

For this reason...
ROMAN CATHOLICISM MUST IDENTIFIED AS AN APOSTATE CHURCH
AND CATHOLICS NEED TO BE EVANGELIZED. In spite of this there are
some Catholics who do
not adhere to all the teachings of their church and have had a
genuine born-again experience. Still, with
over one billion Catholics in the world and a growing ecumenical
movement to unite all religions under
the power and influence of the pope, the truth about Roman
Catholicism must be told.

The Gospel of Grace Reveals: The Gospel of Roman Catholicism
Reveals:
Jesus Christ, His life, death and resurrection
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
A religious system of sacraments,
indulgences, purgatory, and prayers for the
dead (1032;1471-79, 1498)*
Salvation is….
Only through Christ (Acts 4:12)
A gift of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8,9)
Attained by Christ (Romans 5:9)
At the moment a sinner believes the gospel
(Ephesians 1:13,14)
Secured by God (John 10:27)

Salvation is…
Through the Roman Catholic Church (846)
Merited by doing good works
(1815,1821,2010,2027)
By faith plus the law, sacraments, and good
works (1129,1131)
Attained by man (2010,2027)
A process from baptism through purgatory
(161-2,1254-55)
Never assured in this life (1036,2005)
Sins are expiated by Christ’s blood (Romans 3:25)
Sins are expiated by suffering in purgatory (1030-31)
Salvation glorifies God alone (Ephesians 1) Mary and all the saints
are also glorified (1476-77)
The work of salvation is finished (John 19:30)
This work continues with daily sacrifices (611,1405)
The Holy Bible scriptures * Catechism of the Catholic Church, San
Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 1994.
2. A Word About the Motivation of Catholics
It is important to realize that most of the clergy and lay people that
teach Roman Catholic
doctrine are not deceiving people with malicious intent. They are
simply passing on what has been passed
on to them, sincerely believing that they have the truth. Catholics
must believe all dogmas of their church
or be anathema (eternally cursed).
Prayer, love, compassion, and understanding are needed along with
the power of the Word of
God to penetrate their hearts. Patience is needed to untangle Roman
Catholics from the dogmatic web in
which they are held captive.
(Colossians 2:8 KJV) Beware lest any man spoil you through
philosophy and vain deceit, after the
tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
When witnessing to Roman Catholics, remember to:
1. Pray before, during, and after (Colossians 4:2-6).
2. Establish agreement on truth (John 14:6; 17:3.17).
3. Stay focused on the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
4. Establish the relationship between the Scripture and tradition
(Mark 7:7-13, Psalm 119, 2 Timothy 3:15,16).
5. Establish the relationship between the teachings of men and the
Word of God (Acts17:11, 1 John 2:27).
6. Persuade them to repent of their dead works and turn to Christ
alone in faith alone (Hebrews 6:1).
7. Make disciples of them by inviting them to a Scripture study
(Matthew 28:18-20).
Most of the information above was taken from a tract by, Mike
Grendon, a former devout Roman
Catholic for 37 years and a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary.
** Our Ministry View FROM THE VIDEO
“IS ROMAN CATHOLICISM CHRISTIANITY?”
We are often confronted with the following question and we have done
extensive research to
provide you with a fair and Biblical answer to the question. We realize
when we deal with such topics
there might be some who are offended by our views. As we near the
return of Christ we are compelled to
clearly and boldly point people to Jesus Christ and the Bible as the
only way of salvation and spiritual truth.
There are 945 million Roman Catholics in the world. We are
concerned about their souls.
THE SCRIPTURE TELLS US THAT IT IS A WISE PERSON WHO TRIES TO
WIN THE SOUL
OF HIS FELLOW MAN FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
(Proverbs 11:30 KJV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he
that winneth souls is wise.
We reflect on this Scriptures as we sincerely strive to approach the
subject of Roman Catholicism.
If Catholics are saved by following the teachings and practices of the
Roman Catholic Church, we
should leave them alone. If that is not the outcome, we have an
obligation to witness to them for the sake
of their eternal soul.
The concern for souls should be our only reason for studying the
Roman Catholics; not to win
arguments or debates, but to give us knowledge to help deliver them
from deception.
3. We should always examine our attitudes and motives when we deal
with this subject or any other to make
sure that love for the soul dictates how we deal with those concerned.
(2 Timothy 2:23-26 KJV) But foolish and unlearned questions avoid,
knowing that they do gender strifes. {24} And the servant of the Lord
must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, {25}
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God
peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth; {26} And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of
the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
The subject of Roman Catholicism is a volatile subject and no matter
how gently one deals with the issue,
you are guaranteed to make a few people mad. The following
statement made in 1917 accurately accesses
the situation.
"I am aware that, if I undertake to prove that Romanism is not
Christianity, I must expect to be called, 'bigoted, harsh, uncharitable.'
Nevertheless I am not daunted; for I believe that on a right
understanding of this subject depends the salvation of millions." (p.
288 THE FUNDAMENTALS Volume III, Reprinted 1993 by Baker
Books.)
The speaker was T. W. Medhurst, of Glasgow, Scotland. It was a true
statement in 1917 and also today. It
came from an article entitled, IS ROMANISM CHRISTIANITY? that
appeared in a four volume set of
books called, THE FUNDAMENTALS, a series of articles by ministers
that sought to address and defend
the basic Christian truths that are the most precious to us.
At that time in history they saw the demonic floodgate of liberalism
opened and were wise enough to know that the war for the truth of
the gospel was happening. This work was headed up by R. A. Torrey
and its purpose was to put into the hands of ministers and laymen
the information they needed to defend the gospel.
These men felt the need to 'draw a line in the sand' on the issue of
the Roman Catholics and let the world know that it was not
Christianity. In their day the Roman Catholics were considered by
some as another form of Christianity. Medhurst said:
One reason why Popery has of late gained so much power in Great
Britain and Ireland, and is gaining power still, is that many
Protestants look on it now as a form of true Christianity; and think
that, on that account, notwithstanding tenderly. (p. .288, THE
FUNDAMENTALS)
The problem that these men saw in 1917 has been compounded many
times over through the years up to
now. The shepherds of the flock of God have allowed Satan to kick the
sands of confusion of the clear
insight that these men shared with the body of Christ. More than ever
before people today accept the
Roman Catholics as another form of Christianity, and more than ever
before people who claim that
Catholicism is not Christianity are persecuted and ridiculed as hateful
and divisive.
The Bible says that everyone who lives for Jesus will be persecuted.
(2 Timothy 3:12 KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus
shall suffer persecution.
The Bible also says that this persecution will be a great blessing for
us.
(Matthew 5:10-12 KJV) Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. {11} Blessed
are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all
manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. {12} Rejoice, and be
exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted
they the prophets which were before you.
4. WHY ARE SO FEW CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED IN AMERICA TODAY?
The answer is simple: they are not witnessing for Jesus and standing
up for the truth of the gospel. We need to determine if the words of
Medhurst are true. Does the salvation of millions of souls depend on
us sharing the true gospel with our Roman Catholic friends? Was
John Wesley correct when he taught that no Roman Catholic could be
saved by believing what their church taught?
But I pity them much; having the same assurance, that Jesus is the
Christ, and that no Romanist can expect to be saved, according to the
terms of his covenant. (p. 220, Volume One, WESLEY'S WORKS, Baker
Book House.)
We need to pay close attention to Paul's words to the church in
Galatia.
(Galatians 1:6-9 KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him
that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7}
Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would
pervert the gospel of Christ. {8} But though we, or an angel from
heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have
preached unto you, let him be accursed. {9} As we said before, so say
I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that
ye have received, let him be accursed.
IN THE PASSAGE ABOVE PAUL PLACES THOSE WHO PREACH
ANOTHER GOSPEL
UNDER THE CURSE OF GOD.
He repeats this fact twice to give it special emphasis. We should think
long and hard about what it means to be accursed by God. Some
comments on this passage from scholars will be helpful. J. B.
Lightfoot comments:
This word is used in the Old Testament of a person or thing set apart
and devoted to destruction, because hateful to God. Hence in a
spiritual application it denotes the state of one who is alienated from
god by sin. (J. B. Lightfoot's Commentary on the Epistles of St. Paul,
Hendrickson Publishers)
R. C. H. Lenski spoke about being accursed:
As the apostle and representative of Christ and the Father Paul
pronounces the verdict; 'Let him be anathema!' He repeats the verdict
of Jesus himself, uttered against the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39.
Anyone who promulgates a different and contrary gospel is eo ipso
"accursed", not because we say it so, but because Christ has said so,
we only repeating his judgement. (p. 41 The Interpretation of
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, R. C. H. Lenski, Lutheran Book
Concern)
THIS PASSAGE AND THESE COMMENTS MAKE IT CLEAR THAT TO
PREACH ANOTHER GOSPEL IS TO BE TOTALLY CUT OFF FROM
CHRIST AND TO BE SET APART FOR TOTAL DESTRUCTION BY GOD.
WE NEED TO REALIZE HOW SERIOUS AND REAL THIS IS.
We now need to determine: Do the Roman Catholics preach a false
gospel? The Bible says that the true gospel is salvation by grace
through faith alone.
(Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any
man should boast.
IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO READ TWO SENTENCES FROM THE NEW
CATECHISM OF
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO DETERMINE THE TRUTH THAT THE
ROMAN CATHOLICS
TEACH A FALSE GOSPEL!
5. Justification is conferred in Baptism, the sacrament of faith. It
conforms us to the righteousness of god, who makes us inwardly just
by the power of his mercy. (p. 482, CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH, The Liturgical Press.
When the Catholic Church teaches that justification is conferred in
Baptism, they do so in direct opposition to the word of God, which
teaches that we are justified by grace through faith alone.
(Titus 3:7 KJV) That being justified by his grace, we should be made
heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Romans 3:24 KJV) Being
justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ
Jesus:
(Romans 5:1 KJV) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
(Romans 4:16 KJV) Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace;
to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only
which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham;
who is the father of us all, The Bible clearly teaches that human
words can play no part in our justification.
(Galatians 2:16 KJV) Knowing that a man is not justified by the
works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have
believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of
Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law
shall no flesh be justified.
(Romans 3:28 KJV) Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by
faith without the deeds of the law.
(Romans 4:4-5 KJV) Now to him that worketh is the reward not
reckoned of grace, but of debt. {5} But to him that worketh not, but
believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for
righteousness.
The Catholic Church does teach the importance of faith for salvation,
but they say that faith alone is not enough for justification. The
Catholic position on justification could fairly be described as:
Justification = Faith + Works
The Bible states plainly that if you are trying to be saved by 'faith
plus works' the true gospel of justification by grace through faith
alone is cancelled out and made void.
(Romans 11:6 KJV) And if by grace, then is it no more of works:
otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no
more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
(Galatians 2:21 KJV) I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if
righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
(Galatians 3:10-11 KJV) For as many as are of the works of the law
are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that
continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to
do them. {11} But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of
God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
(Galatians 5:4 KJV) Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever
of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
6. Not only does the Catholic teaching proclaim salvation and
justification by faith plus works but they also place those who teach
salvation by grace through faith alone under the papal anathema.
This word 'anathema' is the same word used in the Galatians 1:6-9
passage (previously quoted) in which the explanation of the word
meant to be 'cut off' or 'accursed'. The Roman Catholic Church says
because we teach justification by grace through faith in Jesus Christ
alone we are to be 'anathema'.
The Council of Trent made this clear:
If anyone says that the faith which justifies is nothing else but trust
in the divine mercy, which pardons sin because of Christ; or that it is
that trust alone by which we are justified: let him be anathema.
(quote from Council of Trent, p. 47, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ROME, Harvest House Publishers.)
FROM EVEN A VERY BRIEF STUDY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLICS WE
ARE FORCED TO
MAKE SOME SERIOUS CONCLUSIONS.
1. The Roman Catholics teach and preach a different gospel than the
true gospel of justification by grace
through faith alone.
2. Preaching a different gospel proves the Roman Catholic Church a
false religion, and not true
Christianity.
3. This places the Roman Catholic Church under the curse of God
according to Galatians 1:8-9, cuts them
off from Christ and places them under the judgment of God.
4. If Christians take the great commission seriously they will prepare
themselves by study and prayer to
share the gospel with our Roman Catholic friends.
More links to information about Roman Catholic Church:
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We hope this has informed you of some very important issues
concerning the differences between the
Roman Catholic Church and true Christianity.
Your Servants in Jesus,
David and Donna Carrico
FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST MINISTRIES
P.O. Box 4174
Evansville, IN 47724-4174
(812)477-6338 (Fax same no.)
E-mail: fojcministries@cs.com


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