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JWs and Mormons are in a different class than RCs.
The first two reject the trinity. JWs limited the number of "born-agains" and Mormons believe all can become gods.
While it is my opinion that many RCs are lost, there is still hope. Those who follow their RC faith close, and listen inventively to the Pope, will discover that he does encourage a relationship with Jesus Christ:
I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her, since “no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord. The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms. Now is the time to say to Jesus: “Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned your love, yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with you. I need you. Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into your redeeming embrace”. How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy. Christ, who told us to forgive one another “seventy times seven” (Mt 18:22) has given us his example: he has forgiven us seventy times seven. Time and time again he bears us on his shoulders. No one can strip us of the dignity bestowed upon us by this boundless and unfailing love. With a tenderness which never disappoints, but is always capable of restoring our joy, he makes it possible for us to lift up our heads and to start anew. Let us not flee from the resurrection of Jesus, let us never give up, come what will. May nothing inspire more than his life, which impels us onwards! -EVANGELII GAUDIUM
The first two reject the trinity. JWs limited the number of "born-agains" and Mormons believe all can become gods.
While it is my opinion that many RCs are lost, there is still hope. Those who follow their RC faith close, and listen inventively to the Pope, will discover that he does encourage a relationship with Jesus Christ:
I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that this invitation is not meant for him or her, since “no one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord. The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms. Now is the time to say to Jesus: “Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned your love, yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with you. I need you. Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into your redeeming embrace”. How good it feels to come back to him whenever we are lost! Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy. Christ, who told us to forgive one another “seventy times seven” (Mt 18:22) has given us his example: he has forgiven us seventy times seven. Time and time again he bears us on his shoulders. No one can strip us of the dignity bestowed upon us by this boundless and unfailing love. With a tenderness which never disappoints, but is always capable of restoring our joy, he makes it possible for us to lift up our heads and to start anew. Let us not flee from the resurrection of Jesus, let us never give up, come what will. May nothing inspire more than his life, which impels us onwards! -EVANGELII GAUDIUM
We are not here to win a popularity poll.... Those who love the truth will stand by it no matter if they are the last person on earth standing on it... The Message of God will draw those who shall believe and love the truth.. So the truth will succeed in saving all who Love the Message of the truth... Those who reject the truth and love the lies sold by the false religions of the world where never going to accept the truth anyway because they minds look upon it as foolishness or evil...
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From got questions:"
The word “saint” comes from the Greek word hagios, which means “consecrated to God, holy, sacred, pious." It is almost always used in the plural, “saints.” "…Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem" (Acts 9:13). "Now as Peter was traveling through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda" (Acts 9:32). "And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons …“ (Acts 26:10). There is only one instance of the singular use, and that is "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus…" (Philippians 4:21). In Scripture there are 67 uses of the plural “saints” compared to only one use of the singular word “saint.” Even in that one instance, a plurality of saints is in view: “…every saint…” (Philippians 4:21).
"The idea of the word “saints” is a group of people set apart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are three references referring to godly character of saints: "that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesians 5:3).
Therefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are the body of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christians are considered saints. All Christian are saints—and at the same time are called to be saints. First Corinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy…”
And talking to them was in reference to praying.
The word “saint” comes from the Greek word hagios, which means “consecrated to God, holy, sacred, pious." It is almost always used in the plural, “saints.” "…Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem" (Acts 9:13). "Now as Peter was traveling through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda" (Acts 9:32). "And this is just what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock up many of the saints in prisons …“ (Acts 26:10). There is only one instance of the singular use, and that is "Greet every saint in Christ Jesus…" (Philippians 4:21). In Scripture there are 67 uses of the plural “saints” compared to only one use of the singular word “saint.” Even in that one instance, a plurality of saints is in view: “…every saint…” (Philippians 4:21).
"The idea of the word “saints” is a group of people set apart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are three references referring to godly character of saints: "that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesians 5:3).
Therefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are the body of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christians are considered saints. All Christian are saints—and at the same time are called to be saints. First Corinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy…”
And talking to them was in reference to praying.
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The problem with being RCC is that it doesn't really define if you are or aren't a Christian. Including a stepmother (who is closer to being a friend than a stepmother, since she's hubby's age lol), there were nine people in my family who were Catholics. So far, (because I will not give up), there is only one who is a Christian, and I left the RCC four years after becoming a Christian. It really is a haphazard label.
As for the Orthodox Catholics, shhhhhhhhhh, don't bring them up on here, because all that does is bring in an extra punch bag for some that they didn't realize they could punch.
As for the Orthodox Catholics, shhhhhhhhhh, don't bring them up on here, because all that does is bring in an extra punch bag for some that they didn't realize they could punch.
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Do you have something against leavened bread? I happen to prefer it to unleavened bread.
As for what the RCC teaches from their doctrines? There's the rub. They don't. That's why it is possible to be Catholic and Christian.
Have you yet notice? Two of us, who believe we are saved, came from the RCC. Kind of proves it's possible to be RCC and saved, doesn't it? (Unless you don't think we're saved, of course.) I really was both Catholic and saved. And the funny part is I know at least one Catholic on this site who everyone believes is saved, (but doesn't know is also Catholic.)
It really is bothersome for folks not to get the two can, and do, go hand-in-hand. Even Luther wanted to remain a Catholic. He fought for that right. They excommunicated him. Do you also believe Luther wasn't saved until he was excommunicated?
Some remain Catholic to effect change. Some remain Catholic for the same reason many of us remain in our churches -- who says you have to believe every jot and tidle taught?
As for what the RCC teaches from their doctrines? There's the rub. They don't. That's why it is possible to be Catholic and Christian.
Have you yet notice? Two of us, who believe we are saved, came from the RCC. Kind of proves it's possible to be RCC and saved, doesn't it? (Unless you don't think we're saved, of course.) I really was both Catholic and saved. And the funny part is I know at least one Catholic on this site who everyone believes is saved, (but doesn't know is also Catholic.)
It really is bothersome for folks not to get the two can, and do, go hand-in-hand. Even Luther wanted to remain a Catholic. He fought for that right. They excommunicated him. Do you also believe Luther wasn't saved until he was excommunicated?
Some remain Catholic to effect change. Some remain Catholic for the same reason many of us remain in our churches -- who says you have to believe every jot and tidle taught?
You logic is a little flawed because it does matter what others believe even though they may say they love the Lord with all their hearts, mind, and souls etc. What matters is what they teach which should/compared and tested by what the Bible teaches.
So here, let me help you out a with a cartoon of what Mormons believe that I saw many many years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q6brMrFw0E If you want I can also supply what the JW's teach or you can do your own homework and find out for yourself. PS: I think you have to start the video from the beginning, plus there is an extended version of the video.
IN GOD THE SON,
bluto
So here, let me help you out a with a cartoon of what Mormons believe that I saw many many years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q6brMrFw0E If you want I can also supply what the JW's teach or you can do your own homework and find out for yourself.
PS: I think you have to start the video from the beginning, plus there is an extended version of the video.IN GOD THE SON,
bluto
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The problem with being RCC is that it doesn't really define if you are or aren't a Christian. Including a stepmother (who is closer to being a friend than a stepmother, since she's hubby's age lol), there were nine people in my family who were Catholics. So far, (because I will not give up), there is only one who is a Christian, and I left the RCC four years after becoming a Christian. It really is a haphazard label.
As for the Orthodox Catholics, shhhhhhhhhh, don't bring them up on here, because all that does is bring in an extra punch bag for some that they didn't realize they could punch.
As for the Orthodox Catholics, shhhhhhhhhh, don't bring them up on here, because all that does is bring in an extra punch bag for some that they didn't realize they could punch.
As for the Orthodox Catholics, shhhhhhhhhh, don't bring them up on here, because all that does is bring in an extra punch bag for some that they didn't realize they could punch. Eastern Orthodox Christians, not Orthodox Catholics. I've mentioned the EOC(Eastern Orthodox Church) on several occasions. The EO tradition isn't prominent in the USA, so those who are Orthodox Christians(I guess EOC followers are Orthodox Christians in the USA) are confused with RCs by North Americans.