Allow me to make this very clear once again. I Was not and have not been taught by any man. I have always done my own personal studies. I look up and study all of related scriptures. I do the studying! I do not adopt and repeat the teachings of men.
Just FYI, the Roman Catholic religion is not Christian, but is a counterfeit Church. Anyone who has truly studied the word of God only need to do a cursory examination to come to the conclusion that she is not of Christ. I could start with that idolatrous Egyptian obelisk that is sitting out in St. Peter's square. This does not glorify God in any way, shape or form, no matter what apologetics people come up with.
The RCC's understanding saved by grace is not supported by God's word. They believe that once a person is baptized that all of that persons sins are forgiven up to that point. Sins that are committed after that are absolved through priests who dole out God's grace through sacraments, such as saying a specific number of hail Mary's, which is not scriptural whatsoever! The word of God tells believers to go directly to God the Father in the name of His Son. There is not need for priest to be our mediator, for we already have a mediator, Jesus Christ. Then there is this nonsense of transubstantiation where when people partake of the Eucharist, that they are eating the literal flesh and blood of Christ. If can except it, Roman Catholicism is the woman who will ride the beast.
"And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
And this was fulfilled. We read in the gospels, acts and other NT books, that Peter, Paul, John and other apostles fulfilled those signs. But remember also what the other scriptures say regarding this:
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But eagerly desire the greater gifts."
The answer to all of the questions above is 'NO!' Not everyone has the same gifts, but according to what the Spirit gives.
I continue to say this, we need to take into consideration all related scriptures on any given subject, not just some.