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Pentecostal churches are known or want to be known as “Bible Christians”, “Bible believing churches”, and doing everything using the Bible as the sole Authority in Christian matters. Every minute of their days are spent reading the scriptures. They quote 2 Tim 3:16 “All scriptures is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

They accuse other churches, especially the Catholic church of not being Bible believing, Bible Christians, and not doing everything according to the Bible. Thousands of Catholic have joined them in Nigeria alone, as a result of these.

However, a closer and careful study of the Pentecostal show that they are not what they seem to portray. They are not as Bible believing as they claim, nor are they Bible Christians more than Catholic, nor do they do everything with the bible as sole authority as they say.

They are many things that Pentecostals do that are not in the Bible, many more ignore Bible commands, truths and instructions among Pentecostals. Even the direct orders of Jesus Christ, our Lord, are not followed by them.

Many characteristics of the church, spoken of in the New Testament are not found among Pentecostal churches. I have thought about this matter for so long that I have decided to share it with other catholic and also Pentecostals.

Here are many of the things Pentecostal do, that are not in the Bible and those in the Bible they don’t do. I hope that Catholics and Pentecostals will learn from this and change accordingly.

APPARITIONS
It seem strange that a church that claims the Bible as its root and an abundance of the Holy Ghost gifts within them, do not record apparitions. Jesus Christ appeared to St. Paul in an apparition, which converted Paul and drew souls to Christ, Acts 9:1-23 Moses and Elijah Mt. 17:1-8, appeared to Jesus, Peter, James and John to prove that Christ was the expected one. Lk 9:28-36, Angels appeared to Mary Lk 1:26, to announce the coming of Jesus Christ. The same to John the Baptist’s father. Apparitions are hence an important part of the Christian faith and scriptures, as they portray important events and messages.

Since the beginning of the Pentecostal churches, they have been no apparitions and apparition messages.

In the Catholic Church apparitions of Virgin Mary, God, Jesus Christ, the Saints and Angels are so many. Such devotions as the Brown scapular, the miraculous medal, the sacred heart, Devine mercy, are very popular, and were as a result of apparitions from a God that does not change.

PRAYING ALOUD IN GROUP
Nobody prayed aloud in groups, all at the same time, thereby causing disorder in prayer, in the Bible St. Paul warns against disorder in Christian worship. 1 Cor. 14:26-36. The Baal prophets prayed in such a manner. 1 Kgs 18:28-29.

HOMOSEXUALITY
In the U.S.A, some Pentecostal churches marry homosexuals, they wed them in their churches, of recent the Anglican Church in England has done the same. See what scripture says” in the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other, and as a result, they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrong doing. Rom. 1:27, Lev. 18:22, Lev. 20:13, an offence that attracts death penalty in the days of Moses.

TRADITION
The Bible Church of the New Testament has some traditions. See Jn 21:25,2 thes 2:15, 2 Cor 10:10-11 and instructions’ 2 These 3:6 different from traditional of men Mt. 15:1-2, 9. It is then sad that Pentecostal do not have traditions, while Catholics have.

HOLY DAYS
Pentecostal Church do not have holy days. In the Old Testament (Bible), holy days were celebrated e.g the Passover. In the New Testament (Bible), Holy days were celebrated as Jesus Christ celebrated the Passover feast. St. Paul states ‘some people think that a certain day is more important than others do so in honour of the Lord. Rom 14:5-6. Does this not show how Bible believing they can be even when Catholics celebrate holy days according to St. Paul to Bible Christians.

DON’T MARRY
Pentecostal churches do not have any place for people who don’t want to marry in life in other to serve God better. Jesus said, ‘For they are different reasons why men cannot marry… others do not marry for the sake of the kingdom of heaven, Let him who can accept this teaching do so Mt. 19:12 This is done voluntarily, and different from Forbidden to marry in 1 Tim 4;3 see 1 Cor. 7:1-40

Some people have joined the Pentecostal, because they have seen Catholic Priest involved in Fornication and adultery, that some Catholic priests do so, doesn’t mean that the Bible teaching should no longer be followed. After all renown Evangelists in U.S.A and pastors in Nigeria have been caught in similar or same sins, even among the Pentecostal churches.

BLESSING MARY
Pentecostal Churches must hate Virgin Mary so much, that they actually ignore the fact that Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and Blessed Mary and Jesus in her womb Lk. 1:41-44. They ignore the Bible they hold so important to, which says “from now on all generations will call me Blessed. “Lk. 1:48 ‘for the almighty has done great things for me’ (KJV Jerusalem Bible). They are in the generation that has refused to honour or Bless Mary. Although scripture tells them to Bless and honour her.

When Catholic bless and honour Mary, in some cases using the Rosary, they turn and attack Catholics for worshiping Mary or for honouring her.

WOMEN PASTOR, EVANGELISTS
This abound in Pentecostal churches, in complete disregard of the scripture. What does the Bible says ‘As in all churches of God’s people, the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak, as the Jewish law says they must not be in charge…. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in church 1 Cor. 14:34-35

MEMORIAL OF CHRIST
In all his ministry on earth, there is only one thing Jesus Christ said we should do in his memory “Lk 22:17-18, the Breaking of Bread’ Act. 2:42, as we can see from the Bible. Yet this is another one of the important Bible message that Pentecostal ignores, and refuses to do. Yet they claim to be Bible Christians. When Catholic follows the instruction of our Lord, Pentecostal churches say that Catholics are doing ‘rituals’ that have no power before God. Think of the Graces Christ would pour on all those who do as he has instructed. Jesus Christ knew that it is good to say prayers. Praise God, Band Music, Clap Hands, Give Testimonies, Study the Bible, Preach the good news, be new creatures, but he did not tell us to do all or any of that in his memory, but the breaking of bread’ see Mk. 14:22, 25, 1 Cor. 11:23-27. “Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his (Jesus Christ) death; 1 Cor. 11:26-27, Mt. 7:21-27.

RETREAT, SEMINAR, REVIVAL, CONFERENCE, CONVENTION, CRUSADE, CAMP
Pentecostal churches are often seen doing retreats, seminars, revivals, but nowhere in the Bible do we see the Christian church doing any of this. They are not saying that such practices. I am not Biblical or based on scriptures. I am not saying that such practices are not good, but they do not have roots in the Bible.

SHOUTING IN PRAYER
Pentecostal churches teach their members to go inside their rooms, close the door and start shouting out prayers to God, often in the early morning or late at night when people are sleeping. Nobody prayed, like that in the Bible nor does the Bible give us such an instruction. Jesus Christ says “But when you have shut your door, pray to your father who is in that secret place, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you” Mt. 6:6, The Israelites who shouted together with trumpets, ark of covenant, processing and made Jericho walls to fall as God instructed Joshua. They were not shouting from the privacy of their homes. Jos, 6:17-21. They (Pentecostals) simply imitate the Baal Prophets. 1 Kgs 18:28-29 in shouting.

HEAD TIE
Women in some Pentecostal churches do not tie head tie while at worship, their pastor turn a blind eye to this, despite what the scriptures says. 1 Cor 11:1-16.

BORN AGAIN
Pentecostal churches say that for one to belong to their churches one must be born again. They repeatedly tell Catholic ‘You must be born again to be saved.”
They teach that to be born again, you should follow the following steps
(1) Confess to God that you are a sinner
(2) Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins; and was raised for your justification
(3) Receive him and confess Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Then they claim 2 Pet 3:18, Rom 10:9. Jon 5:24, Jon 20:31 and Jon 3:3. But that is not what the Bible says, Jesus teaches that for one to be born again “you must be born of water and the Holy Spirit Jn. 3:3-5, 8, but Pentecostals teach a different and strange doctrine of being born again.

POWER TO FORGIVE SINS
The first thing Jesus Christ did after he rose from the dead was to give ‘power’ (Holy Spirit) to his apostles to forgive sins of people? Jesus told them ‘Receive the Holy Spirit, if you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them, if you retain the sins of any, they are retained “Jn. 20:22-23.
Yet in the Pentecostal Churches, none claims to have these powers to forgive sin, it is only within the Catholic Church since over 1500 years till date that claim this gift and exercise it in the ministry of reconciliation. This is another evidence to show a complete, disregard of Jesus Christ instruction and actions by Pentecostal churches, and show they don’t do what the Bible says they should do.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES
When Pentecostal gather, they all speak in tongues at the same time, but the Bible says they should speak one after another. 1 Cor 14:28. Secondly, when they speak in tongues no body interprets what they speak, but Bible says that somebody must interpret or the speaker should keep quiet. 1 Cor. 14:2-5, 9, 13, 18, 1 Cor. 14:27-28.
Pentecostal churches give a high position to speaking in tongues, but the bible calls it the least of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 14:19.

Every Pentecostal church member speaks in tongue, but the bible says, not all can speak in tongues’
1 Cor. 12:29-30
On the Pentecost, when the apostles were speaking in tongues, people heard them in their own languages but it is not so with the Pentecostal Churches. Acts.2:4-8.

oracle2012:



source:www.bibletruthsaboutcatholics.

Pentecostal churches are known or want to be known as “Bible Christians”, “Bible believing churches”, and doing everything using the Bible as the sole Authority in Christian matters. Every minute of their days are spent reading the scriptures. They quote 2 Tim 3:16 “All scriptures is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults and giving instruction for right living.

They accuse other churches, especially the Catholic church of not being Bible believing, Bible Christians, and not doing everything according to the Bible. Thousands of Catholic have joined them in Nigeria alone, as a result of these.

However, a closer and careful study of the Pentecostal show that they are not what they seem to portray. They are not as Bible believing as they claim, nor are they Bible Christians more than Catholic, nor do they do everything with the bible as sole authority as they say.

They are many things that Pentecostals do that are not in the Bible, many more ignore Bible commands, truths and instructions among Pentecostals. Even the direct orders of Jesus Christ, our Lord, are not followed by them.

Many characteristics of the church, spoken of in the New Testament are not found among Pentecostal churches. I have thought about this matter for so long that I have decided to share it with other catholic and also Pentecostals.

Here are many of the things Pentecostal do, that are not in the Bible and those in the Bible they don’t do. I hope that Catholics and Pentecostals will learn from this and change accordingly.

APPARITIONS
It seem strange that a church that claims the Bible as its root and an abundance of the Holy Ghost gifts within them, do not record apparitions. Jesus Christ appeared to St. Paul in an apparition, which converted Paul and drew souls to Christ, Acts 9:1-23 Moses and Elijah Mt. 17:1-8, appeared to Jesus, Peter, James and John to prove that Christ was the expected one. Lk 9:28-36, Angels appeared to Mary Lk 1:26, to announce the coming of Jesus Christ. The same to John the Baptist’s father. Apparitions are hence an important part of the Christian faith and scriptures, as they portray important events and messages.

Since the beginning of the Pentecostal churches, they have been no apparitions and apparition messages.

In the Catholic Church apparitions of Virgin Mary, God, Jesus Christ, the Saints and Angels are so many. Such devotions as the Brown scapular, the miraculous medal, the sacred heart, Devine mercy, are very popular, and were as a result of apparitions from a God that does not change.

PRAYING ALOUD IN GROUP
Nobody prayed aloud in groups, all at the same time, thereby causing disorder in prayer, in the Bible St. Paul warns against disorder in Christian worship. 1 Cor. 14:26-36. The Baal prophets prayed in such a manner. 1 Kgs 18:28-29.

HOMOSEXUALITY
In the U.S.A, some Pentecostal churches marry homosexuals, they wed them in their churches, of recent the Anglican Church in England has done the same. See what scripture says” in the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other, and as a result, they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrong doing. Rom. 1:27, Lev. 18:22, Lev. 20:13, an offence that attracts death penalty in the days of Moses.

TRADITION
The Bible Church of the New Testament has some traditions. See Jn 21:25,2 thes 2:15, 2 Cor 10:10-11 and instructions’ 2 These 3:6 different from traditional of men Mt. 15:1-2, 9. It is then sad that Pentecostal do not have traditions, while Catholics have.

HOLY DAYS
Pentecostal Church do not have holy days. In the Old Testament (Bible), holy days were celebrated e.g the Passover. In the New Testament (Bible), Holy days were celebrated as Jesus Christ celebrated the Passover feast. St. Paul states ‘some people think that a certain day is more important than others do so in honour of the Lord. Rom 14:5-6. Does this not show how Bible believing they can be even when Catholics celebrate holy days according to St. Paul to Bible Christians.

DON’T MARRY
Pentecostal churches do not have any place for people who don’t want to marry in life in other to serve God better. Jesus said, ‘For they are different reasons why men cannot marry… others do not marry for the sake of the kingdom of heaven, Let him who can accept this teaching do so Mt. 19:12 This is done voluntarily, and different from Forbidden to marry in 1 Tim 4;3 see 1 Cor. 7:1-40

Some people have joined the Pentecostal, because they have seen Catholic Priest involved in Fornication and adultery, that some Catholic priests do so, doesn’t mean that the Bible teaching should no longer be followed. After all renown Evangelists in U.S.A and pastors in Nigeria have been caught in similar or same sins, even among the Pentecostal churches.

BLESSING MARY
Pentecostal Churches must hate Virgin Mary so much, that they actually ignore the fact that Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and Blessed Mary and Jesus in her womb Lk. 1:41-44. They ignore the Bible they hold so important to, which says “from now on all generations will call me Blessed. “Lk. 1:48 ‘for the almighty has done great things for me’ (KJV Jerusalem Bible). They are in the generation that has refused to honour or Bless Mary. Although scripture tells them to Bless and honour her.

When Catholic bless and honour Mary, in some cases using the Rosary, they turn and attack Catholics for worshiping Mary or for honouring her.

WOMEN PASTOR, EVANGELISTS
This abound in Pentecostal churches, in complete disregard of the scripture. What does the Bible says ‘As in all churches of God’s people, the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak, as the Jewish law says they must not be in charge…. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in church 1 Cor. 14:34-35

MEMORIAL OF CHRIST
In all his ministry on earth, there is only one thing Jesus Christ said we should do in his memory “Lk 22:17-18, the Breaking of Bread’ Act. 2:42, as we can see from the Bible. Yet this is another one of the important Bible message that Pentecostal ignores, and refuses to do. Yet they claim to be Bible Christians. When Catholic follows the instruction of our Lord, Pentecostal churches say that Catholics are doing ‘rituals’ that have no power before God. Think of the Graces Christ would pour on all those who do as he has instructed. Jesus Christ knew that it is good to say prayers. Praise God, Band Music, Clap Hands, Give Testimonies, Study the Bible, Preach the good news, be new creatures, but he did not tell us to do all or any of that in his memory, but the breaking of bread’ see Mk. 14:22, 25, 1 Cor. 11:23-27. “Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his (Jesus Christ) death; 1 Cor. 11:26-27, Mt. 7:21-27.

RETREAT, SEMINAR, REVIVAL, CONFERENCE, CONVENTION, CRUSADE, CAMP
Pentecostal churches are often seen doing retreats, seminars, revivals, but nowhere in the Bible do we see the Christian church doing any of this. They are not saying that such practices. I am not Biblical or based on scriptures. I am not saying that such practices are not good, but they do not have roots in the Bible.

SHOUTING IN PRAYER
Pentecostal churches teach their members to go inside their rooms, close the door and start shouting out prayers to God, often in the early morning or late at night when people are sleeping. Nobody prayed, like that in the Bible nor does the Bible give us such an instruction. Jesus Christ says “But when you have shut your door, pray to your father who is in that secret place, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you” Mt. 6:6, The Israelites who shouted together with trumpets, ark of covenant, processing and made Jericho walls to fall as God instructed Joshua. They were not shouting from the privacy of their homes. Jos, 6:17-21. They (Pentecostals) simply imitate the Baal Prophets. 1 Kgs 18:28-29 in shouting.

HEAD TIE
Women in some Pentecostal churches do not tie head tie while at worship, their pastor turn a blind eye to this, despite what the scriptures says. 1 Cor 11:1-16.

BORN AGAIN
Pentecostal churches say that for one to belong to their churches one must be born again. They repeatedly tell Catholic ‘You must be born again to be saved.”
They teach that to be born again, you should follow the following steps
(1) Confess to God that you are a sinner
(2) Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins; and was raised for your justification
(3) Receive him and confess Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Then they claim 2 Pet 3:18, Rom 10:9. Jon 5:24, Jon 20:31 and Jon 3:3. But that is not what the Bible says, Jesus teaches that for one to be born again “you must be born of water and the Holy Spirit Jn. 3:3-5, 8, but Pentecostals teach a different and strange doctrine of being born again.

POWER TO FORGIVE SINS
The first thing Jesus Christ did after he rose from the dead was to give ‘power’ (Holy Spirit) to his apostles to forgive sins of people? Jesus told them ‘Receive the Holy Spirit, if you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them, if you retain the sins of any, they are retained “Jn. 20:22-23.
Yet in the Pentecostal Churches, none claims to have these powers to forgive sin, it is only within the Catholic Church since over 1500 years till date that claim this gift and exercise it in the ministry of reconciliation. This is another evidence to show a complete, disregard of Jesus Christ instruction and actions by Pentecostal churches, and show they don’t do what the Bible says they should do.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES
When Pentecostal gather, they all speak in tongues at the same time, but the Bible says they should speak one after another. 1 Cor 14:28. Secondly, when they speak in tongues no body interprets what they speak, but Bible says that somebody must interpret or the speaker should keep quiet. 1 Cor. 14:2-5, 9, 13, 18, 1 Cor. 14:27-28.
Pentecostal churches give a high position to speaking in tongues, but the bible calls it the least of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 14:19.

Every Pentecostal church member speaks in tongue, but the bible says, not all can speak in tongues’
1 Cor. 12:29-30
On the Pentecost, when the apostles were speaking in tongues, people heard them in their own languages but it is not so with the Pentecostal Churches. Acts.2:4-8.

you just succeeded in proving to me that Catholic church is not a Bible believing church.. I will simply ignore your assertions toward the Pentecostals because I see that all you have written is filled with hate.this is because you feel Catholics are running to Pentecostal churches..until you show me where a rosary is used for prayers in the Bible, you are not allowed to quote me.if you can't do this, please have a rethink over your assertions. Because except a man is born again he can never see the kingdom of God.

misreal:
you just succeeded in proving to me that Catholic church is not a Bible believing church.. I will simply ignore your assertions toward the Pentecostals because I see that all you have written is filled with hate.this is because you feel Catholics are running to Pentecostal churches..until you show me where a rosary is used for prayers in the Bible, you are not allowed to quote me.if you can't do this, please have a rethink over your assertions. Because except a man is born again he can never see the kingdom of God.

I wanted to quote him, but you have actually said my mind.

THE SECRETS ABOUT PENTECOSTAL'S, HOW THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ARE STILL REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE.
Acts 1:8 " Pentecost singles out the beginning of the Church age.
When pentecostal's, started, the true Church began?
It shows many believers have their wires crossed when addressing true pentecostal's. Jesus said by their fruits you will know them-True believers walk with Christ, this is our way in knowing who is truly a born again Christian.

Anybody who claims they are pentecostal and don't follow after Christ, are wolves in sheep clothing.
Matthew 7:22 " Lord Lord did we not prophesy in your name cast out demons in your name-Jesus said: get away from Me, I don't know you.

Prosperity preachers who twist and turn bible scriptures to gain finances-are wolves in sheep clothing. In any Church who preach about money, more than God, does not belong to God. Jesus said: By their fruits you will know them?
Matthew 6:24 "No-one can serve two masters you will either love one and hate the other.

{TRUE BELIEVERS ARE RICH IN WORD AND IN TRUTH}
Matthew 4:9 "Satan said: to Jesus' all this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me, Jesus said: you shall worship your God and Him only you shall serve.
How many Churches, have followed after Christ?

{ONE MUST BE BORN AGAIN}
John 3:3 "Truly truly I say to you, I say one must be born again before he can enter into the kingdom of heaven.
The root of all true believers are those who Jesus said: one must be born again.

{PRAYING ALOUD}
Act's 1:13-15 " They all prayed in one accord.

John 14:16 " I will pray the Father and He shall give you another comforter.
As you can see we don't need Idol's to remind us who Jesus is. His Spirit lives in those who are born again believers, its the Spirit that keeps us tuned into God, as we read though the bible, its the Spirit who directs our needs-its the Spirit who gives us wisdom and knowledge, Jesus talks to us in our dreams, our vision's, its the Spirit who comforts us, teaches us, and anoints us everyday as long as we have turned to Him. When we pray we pray directly to Him, when we ask for our forgiveness and repentance, we ask directly to Him.
John 15:26 "But when the helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, He will bear witness about Me.

Yet the Catholic's have a different Idea about who your helper is-without following the truth about Christ, you have chosen to worship the Mother of God' Using Mary as your mediator, you use Mary to glide your ways. Using the rosary's as your prayer glide, in confession you ask the priest to forgive your sins.
Luke 7:48 "Who can forgive sins but God alone.
1 Timothy 2:5 " for their is one God and one mediator-Jesus Christ.

{HOLY HOLIDAY'S}
You say the pentecostal's don't use your Holy Holiday's, does Christmas, Easter ring a bell-was it not the Catholic Church who had taken the Sabbath day away from Christ, making the day of worship Sunday.

{HOMOSEXUALITY} This started back though the centuries involving the Catholic Church, and as we read it's the world that has convicted and judged these horrible crimes against the Church.
Is not the Pope accountable for these crimes that his own priest have Denied Christ, Because they are refusing to marry. {Homosexuality} against Children is a crime against Christ.
1 Corinthians 7:9 "It is better to marry then to burn with passion.

So this argument can continual, but the truth of the matter is are you a born again Christian are you following the commandments of Christ?