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 Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:32am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:rc's repeat the same prayer over and over again, going against God rc's repeat the same posts over and over again, going against mental stability  |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:29am On Oct 28, 2017*. Modified: 3:40am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:did i say that or someone else, post the quotes or it's just more lies from uben Ubenedictus:God did, He also said you rc's and other image lovers, hate Him: (Deu 5:8] Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: (Deu 5:9) Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, Ubenedictus:if true, they were obviously christian sects led away from the truth, just as the rcc is led away, and into lies by their god satan God's church - christians that believe God, don't have images - idols, truly |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:16am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:peter believed in baptism, did he believe in praying to dead persons? no he didn't did he believe in having statues - idols to those dead people etc. etc. etc.? no he didn't, oh blinded one |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:11am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:truly oh blinded one, the original church - the apostles and disciples of Christ never prayed to deceased people or had statues - idols etc. etc. etc. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Witness To Loved Ones Who Are Roman Catholics by johnw74: 1:03am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:yes i do, and i know that concerning Jesus and James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas God's word is referring to them being literally brothers Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? and i also know uben that you know next to nothing, and don't believe God. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Witness To Loved Ones Who Are Roman Catholics by johnw74: 1:00am On Oct 28, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:and so you say that Jesus mother mary is not the mother of Jesus brothers and sisters  oh duh uben Ubenedictus:you show by the things you say, and by your blindness to God's word that what i said is true uben, true 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:12am On Oct 27, 2017 |
uben here is some more copy and paste for you i know you don't like the truth and the bible verses in these articles but to bad: Roman Catholic False doctrines www.nairaland.com/attachments/6164731_idevil_gif3bf6d76249a9980dc63652d4b351dca9 Doctrines that contradict the Bible Transubstantiation (real presence) is a false doctrine. Transubstantiation is a false doctrine because Jesus is not a liar: In Mt 26:29 after Jesus had said, "this is my blood" and prayed, he still referred to the contents as, "fruit of the vine". If transubstantiation of the juice into blood had occurred, as both Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches say it was at this time, then Jesus would never have referred to it as "fruit of the vine' but rather "blood". This proves that when Jesus said "take eat & drink" he LITERALLY gave them bread and juice. In like manner, Paul also refers to the elements of the Lord's Supper as "eat this bread and drink the cup" in 1 Cor 11:26 after they should be transubstantiated. Tertullian, in 200 AD also knew nothing of the false doctrine but considered the bread and juice as symbols: "Taking bread and distributing it to his disciples he made it his own body by saying, "This is my body," that is a "figure of my body." On the other hand, there would not have been a figure unless there was a true body." (Tertullian, Against Marcion IV. 40) Transubstantiation (real presence) is a false doctrine. END fake rc's don't understand what it means when Jesus said this bread is my body and this wine is my blood, they say Jesus gave the apostles His literal body and blood to eat and drink and they don't believe Jesus when He made it clear that the wine was literal wine: Mat 26:29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:59am On Oct 27, 2017*. Modified: 1:57am On Oct 27, 2017 |
uben, more copy and paste of bible verses and other truths, all of which you hate: www.nairaland.com/attachments/6148508_107114_gifbc9899aa0fb18f0d3d4546009d7c61d7 1Jn 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Joh 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. www.nairaland.com/attachments/6148511_107117_gifd9caed396bcef37f3ccdf8cccdab942e ^^^ __lets meet a few of her "holy fathers",........ i can't wait for that continue |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:19pm On Oct 26, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:@bold, no, never made such a claim but you cannot stop lying: Joh_8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. the rest is just more of your confused babble uben, this wasn't copy and paste: https://www.nairaland.com/3720100/how-witness-loved-ones-roman/6#61743890 and you cannot reply to it, you would have to twist God's word to have it say something else you cannot reply to any of the Bible verses posted, but just continue on with your lies and nonsense |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:09pm On Oct 26, 2017 |
blackbriar:@bold, what does it mean bb? Joh 6:50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 10:44pm On Oct 26, 2017*. Modified: 11:22pm On Oct 26, 2017 |
blackbriar:yes your god satan is a girly too, one of his names is "mary" blackbriar, a briar is a "rose", is that one of your names |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:47pm On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:uben, you don't believe or understand the Bible, and you tell others to read their bible what a pharisee hypocrite you are |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:42pm On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:uben, Jesus did take bread and say this is my body, and you believe Him, which is good, although you don't understand Him however God inspired samuel to say that He - God is a rock, and you don't believe God, that is bad, and you don't understand Him of course Luke. 22:19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." 2Sa_22:32 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? you uben believe the bread Jesus gave His apostles to eat was literally Jesus body, and you believe uben that the wine Jesus gave his apostles to drink was literally Jesus blood so measuring by the same yardstick so to speak, you uben, must believe that God is a literal rock |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:35pm On Oct 25, 2017*. Modified: 11:58pm On Oct 25, 2017 |
blackbriar:no, oh lying one, not all of this for you saying once, but for you repeating very many times "what are my beliefs" like a little girl wanting to get her own way, after i had already told you I'm not interested in talking much with satans church, and that i like to show up your lies which keeps me very busy but there you go lying again bb uben does that to, his another girly come to think of it someone else was repeating the same thing over and over again wanting to get his way too it must be a rc trait but no surprise, your god satan is also a girly, appearing as a fake mary |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Witness To Loved Ones Who Are Roman Catholics by johnw74: 3:57am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:for the benefit of believers ha ha uben, they are called Jesus brothers and sisters, but because a verse doesn't specifically say mary is their mother then according to you uben, mary isn't their mother if there is anyone here at these forums nore duh than you uben i have yet to come upon them of course there are plenty just as duh as you, bb for one, but none moreso Jesus is joseph's Son Jesus mother is called mary Jesus brothers are James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas Jesus sisters are there in nazareth also, along with joseph, mary, and Jesus brothers: Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? the words "before joseph and mary came together", shows they joseph and mary did come together: Mat 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. mary had other children, Jesus would not have been called her first born if she had no others, Jesus was her first born: Luk 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. mary and Jesus brothers were outside wanting to speak with Him: Mat 12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. because this other mary had two sons of the same name as two of Jesus brothers(james and joses), you uben think that this mary is the mother of Jesus brothers: Mat 27:56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. the other mary's son james was known as james the less, and this mary had only one daughter(salome), Jesus had more than one sister, see matt 13:56 above Mar 15:40 There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; the other mary is Jesus mother's sister, the wife of cleophas: Joh 19:25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. when paul went up to jerusalem to see peter, the other apostles were not there, just Jesus brother the apostle james: Gal 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Witness To Loved Ones Who Are Roman Catholics by johnw74: 2:26am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:a pope claimed he is the "Holy Father, which is a title and name for God popes are said by the rcc to be infallible etc. etc. etc. but you uben say popes are simply the bishop of rome even you uben, know that you cannot stop lying 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:57am On Oct 25, 2017 |
bb and uben the repeaters you both repeat things over and over again, because you have nothing else, just like you repeat the same prayer(the hail mary) over and over again, you pray repetitively because Jesus said not to: Mat_6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. bb and uben, Jesus said you are heathens |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:23am On Oct 25, 2017 |
ROMAN CATHOLIC INVENTIONS 1. Presbyters first called priests by Lucian 2nd c. 2. Sacerdotal mass instituted by Cyprian 3rd c. 3. Prayers for the dead A.D. 300 4. Making the sign of the cross A.D. 300 5. Wax candles A.D. 320 6. Veneration of angels, dead saints, and images A.D. 375 7. Mass became a daily ritual A.D. 394 8. Beginning of exaltation of Mary, term "Mother of God" first applied to her by Council of Ephesus A.D. 431 9. Priests began to wear special clothing A.D. 500 10. Extreme Unction (Rite of Healing) A.D. 526 11. The doctrine of Purgatory by Gregory I A.D. 593 12. Latin used in worship A.D. 600 13. Prayers offered to Mary, dead saints and angels A.D. 600 14. First man to be proclaimed Pope (Boniface III) A.D. 610 15. Kissing the Pope's feet A.D. 709 16. Temporal power of Popes, conferred by Pepon, King of the Franks A.D. 750 17. Veneration of cross, images, relics authorized A.D. 786 18. Holy water, mixed with pinch of salt, chrism, and blessed by a priest A.D. 850 19. Veneration of St. Joseph A.D. 890 20. College of Cardinals begun A.D. 927 21. Baptism of bells instituted by Pope John XIII A.D. 965 22. Canonization of dead saints by Pope John XV A.D. 995 23. Fasting on Fridays and Lent A.D. 998 24. The Mass developed gradually as a sacrifice, attendance made obligatory 11th c. 25. Celibacy of priests declared A.D. 1079 26. Rosary adopted (pagan) by Peter the Hermit A.D. 1090 27. The Inquisition instituted by Council of Verona A.D. 1184 28. Sale of indulgences A.D. 1190 29. Seven Sacraments, defined by Peter Lombard 12th c. 30. Transubstantiation, defined by Innocent III A.D. 1215 31. Auricular confession (Rite of reconciliation) of sins to a priest instead of God, instituted by Innocent III A.D. 1215 32. Adoration of the wafer (called the Host), decreed by Pope Honorius III A.D. 1220 33. Scapular invented by Simon Stock of England A.D. 1251 34. The cup forbidden to the laity at communion by Council of Constance A.D. 1414 35. Purgatory proclaimed as a dogma by the Council of Florence in A.D. 1439 36. Tradition declared of equal authority with the Bible by the Council of Trent A.D. 1545 37. Apocryphal books are added to the Bible by the Council of Trent A.D. 1546 38. Creed of Pope Pius IV imposed as the official creed in place of the original Apostolic Creed A.D. 1560 39. Immaculate Conception of Mary (not virgin birth) proclaimed by Pope Pius IX A.D. 1854 40. Syllabus of Errors proclaimed by Pope Pius IX and ratified by the Vatican Council; condemned freedom of religion, conscience, speech, press and scientific discoveries which are disapproved by the Roman Church; asserted the Pope's temporal authority over all civil rulers A.D. 1864 41. Infallibility of the Pope in matters of faith and morals proclaimed by the Vatican Council A.D. 1870 42. Assumption of Mary proclaimed by Pius XII A.D. 1950 43. Mary proclaimed the "Mother of the Church" by Pope Paul VI A.D. 1965 34. the rcc believe that Jesus said you must literally eat my body and drink my blood yet the rcc refused to let the laity drink the wine the rcc must think, to hell with what Jesus wants, we are not going to spend money on the laity, we want their money the bread wafers are very cheap |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 1:04am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:yes peter said when persons repent of their wrong ways and turn around to the character of Jesus Christ their sins will be forgiven and they will receive the Holy Spirit of course that has nothing to do with satans disciples and their fake church |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:58am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:Jesus said that to his disciples as He was sending them out to preach it certinally doesn't apply to satans disciples |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:54am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:i did answer but you cannot help lie uben, you and bb repeat the same things over and over again just like you repeat the same prayers over and over again praying repetitively and going against God of course i did answer, whether you like the answer or not, i care not and you and bb cannot see it because you have been blinded: 2Co_4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. rc's are blinded by the light |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:40am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:i have to say it again' you haven't a clue albert barnes and my discernment is that no one literally eats Jesus body nor literally drinks Jesus blood you uben eat and drink without discerning what the body of Christ means eating and drinking judgment on yourself |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:33am On Oct 25, 2017*. Modified: 2:31am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:uben, you don't believe the bible but you are happy to choose some parts that suit you at the time and ignore other verses that go against you which means you don't believe the bible is God's inspired word, of course i know that already you don't believe God, who told samuel through insperation that He-God is a rock truly the bread was Jesus body and truly the rock is God and truly those verses are not literal and truly you uben have not a clue |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:22am On Oct 25, 2017 |
Ubenedictus:duh uben, i have no problem with paul and the other apostles being priests of God, truly uben, rc priests are not priests of God, but of satan yes rc priests unlike the apostles, pray to mary and other deceased persons and have statues of them, and worship both the persons and their statues and building houses of worship for them, although the dead persons cannot be seen there, just their statues can be seen, which rc's kneel and bow and cry and pray before, like the good little idol worshippers that they are |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:20am On Oct 25, 2017 |
blackbriar:you are such a girl, how old are you 8 or 9? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:53pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
you may notice bb oh evil one, that this site which you call a hate site teaches from God's word and your calling this God preaching website a hate site, is calling God hateful but your god is hateful, and that's where all of your rot comes from bb, more lies of yours and satans church exposed: JUSTIFICATION The most important question pertinent to religion is, "how may a man obtain the forgiveness of (his) sins?" Here is where the most significant deviation occurs. The Bible teaches that "faith" secures the remission of sins (Acts 10:43) while Roman Catholicism teaches that the "sacraments" (in addition to faith) do. We must be very precise here for the Apostle Paul said that any different way of salvation, even if given by an angel, would be accursed. Jesus said that the seed sown on good ground "understood" the way of salvation (Matthew 13:23). We urge you to embrace the Lord's way and let go of the former way. The Scripture says, "Having been justified therefore by faith, let us have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). One Catholic writer is defending his Church made a statement that we all should heed. He said that if faith alone saves "the whole traditional structure of Christianity is a needless empty show, the Mass, the sacraments, the sacrificing priesthood, the teaching hierarchy, the papacy, practices of penance, asceticism, habits of self-restraint, prayer. Nay, these things are a hindrance, an enormous sham, a terrible system of lies, and therefore to be utterly swept away and destroyed." Philip Hughes, A POPULAR HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, p. 176. True Biblical Christianity rejects the notion that salvation is a moral process, that the sinner is "made" just, or "works out" his salvation by his own deeds. Heed what God teaches in the following texts: John 3:3. Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that those who believe in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. John 5:24. He who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has life everlasting, and does not come to judgment, but has passed from death to life. Acts 4:12. Neither is there salvation in any other. Romans 4:5. but to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the impious, his faith is credited to him. Romans 4:6. David declares the blessedness of the man to whom God credits justice without works. Romans 3:28. We reckon that a man is justified by faith independently of the works of the Law. Romans 5:1. Having been justified therefore by faith. Romans 10:3. Ignorant of the justice of God, and seeking to establish their own, they have not submitted to the justice of God. Titus 3:5. Not by reason of good works that we did ourselves, but according to his mercy... Prayer: Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus I ask forgiveness of my sins. I give my life to you that I may receive the Son and that the Holy Spirit may work in me to will and to do of His good pleasure. Because your Word says so, I believe that You have heard my prayer and have forgiven my sins. I promise to study and obey the Scriptures so that my knowledge and faith can increase. Amen. myc dot org |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:42pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
blackbriar:sites that give bible verses for what they teach, you bb call hate sites, of course you would hey mental as anything, you are copycatting yes i remember what my good Lord said about you denying him and following a rcc false christ: Mat_10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:22pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
www.nairaland.com/attachments/6144586_107110_gif09e083c0bad5af04ccdbebe722e51df3 (Mat 28:18) And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Mat 28:19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (Mat 28:20) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. www.nairaland.com/attachments/6144587_107111_gif41d7c22687d443d1a5f864fcb3097e17 (Gal 1:6) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: (Gal 1:7) Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. (Gal 1:8] 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. (Gal 1:9) 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. (2Co 11:3) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. (2Co 11:4) For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. www.nairaland.com/attachments/6144588_107112_gif600610a8cad8edcbe4f866aff5fdebfb www.nairaland.com/attachments/6144589_107113_gif76791c6c1aa6821575386b0bc6cd6e1f (Gal 2:7) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (Gal 2:8] (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:] Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mar 6:2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 11:12pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
blackbriar:deny my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, really, all you can ever do is lie and falsely accuse, but i know that already, that's what satans church does: Joh_8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: How To Witness To Loved Ones Who Are Roman Catholics by johnw74: 10:55pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
OLAADEGBU:that was funny 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:57pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
bb, more lies of yours and satans church exposed: CONFESSION OR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE The Roman Catholic Church teaches that her priests exercise the power of forgiving sins by hearing confession of sins and granting pardon for them as ministers of God and in His name. This teaching is not from the Bible. I Esdras 10:11. Now make confession to the Lord the God of your fathers. Mark 2:7. Who can forgive sins, but only God. Acts 4:12. Neither is there salvation in any other. Acts 8:12. Repent...and pray to God. (Peter did not hear his confession and forgive him, but said, "pray to God".) I John 1:7. The Blood of Jesus Christ...cleanses us from all sin. I John 1:9. If we acknowledge our sins. (To God, not to a priest - automatic confession and absolution.) I John 2:1. If anyone sins we have an advocate (Jesus) with the Father. Throughout the Bible remission of sin and salvation are connected with faith in Christ, nowhere with priestly absolution. In order to support her tribunal upon earth, the Roman Catholic Church mis-interprets Matthew 16:19, "I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven". Also Matthew 18:18, "Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound also in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven". And John 20:23, "Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained". First of all, the "keys of the kingdom" refers to the authority to proclaim the terms of salvation in Christ. This is the privilege and duty of all Christian believers. The authority to bind and loose is first and foremost the commission to proclaim the gospel which liberates those who believe it, and consigns to bondage those who reject it. The Roman Catholic Church misinterprets this text in order to support the practice of confessing sins to a priest. The Biblical context clearly indicates, however, that the words of Matthew 16:19, 18:18, and John 20:23 were not only spoken to the apostles but also to those believers who were with them. Christian ministers are to preach repentance, but nothing is said about hearing confession and the granting of absolution (forgiveness of sins). |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Catholicism's SHOCKING Attitude Toward The Bible! by johnw74: 12:56pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
blackbriar:hey mental as anything, add that to all your others of the same thing Ecc 5:3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words. |
