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Exodus 33:14 - And he said, My presence shall go [with thee], and I will give thee rest.
GOD nt only presence in the garden
The important thing to realize is that Jesus is the only one who can wash away your sins by dying on the cross on YOUR behalf. He took the punishment that was meant for you. Neither the Catholic church or any other church can change your eternal destiny. Only the blood of Jesus can do that. The good news is all you have to do is reach out and take the free gift that Jesus is offering you. It's not about a church or any of your good deeds or any other person, dead or alive. It's simply a willingness to acknowledge your sins and to turn away from them, and to follow Jesus' example to the best of your ability.
GodsGirl, you may have noticed by now that nobody around here really knows squat about the Catholic Church.
If you are looking for answers about the Catholic Church then you definitely came to the wrong place.
Go here instead > Catholic Answers Forums
If you are looking for answers about the Catholic Church then you definitely came to the wrong place.
Go here instead > Catholic Answers Forums
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But we DO know all about the Catholic Church Maynard. Did you know Maynard the Catholic Church teaches that Muslims who have REJECTED Christ Jesus are our Brothers in Christ?
The Catholic Church teaches that the Muslims have the same Faith that Abraham had. Abraham Worshiped Jesus, the I AM in the Old Testament. How then can the Catholics claim Muslims are our Brothers in Christ?
The Catholic Church today HAS walked away from God to follow and Worship Mary as their one and ONLY God!
The Catholic Church teaches that the Muslims have the same Faith that Abraham had. Abraham Worshiped Jesus, the I AM in the Old Testament. How then can the Catholics claim Muslims are our Brothers in Christ?
The Catholic Church today HAS walked away from God to follow and Worship Mary as their one and ONLY God!
The most crucial problem with the Roman Catholic church is its belief that faith in Christ alone for salvation is not sufficient for salvation. The Bible clearly and consistently states that receiving Jesus Christ by grace through faith, grants salvation (John 1:12; 3:16,18,36; Acts 10:43; 13:39; 16:31; Romans 1:16; 3:24-28; 4:5; Ephesians 2:8-9 etc..). The Roman Catholic church rejects this. The official position of the Roman Catholic church is that a person must believe in Jesus Christ AND be baptized AND receive the Eucharist along with the other sacraments AND obey the decrees of the Roman Catholic Church AND perform meritorious works AND not die with any mortal sins AND etc., etc., etc. Catholic divergence from the Bible on this most crucial of issues, salvation, means that yes, Catholicism is a flawed religion. If a person believes only what the Catholic church officially teaches in regards to the plan of salvation, he/she will not be saved. Any claim that works or rituals must be added to faith in order for salvation to be received is a claim that Christ's finished work of redemption was not sufficient to fully purchase our salvation.
While salvation by faith is the most crucial issue, in comparing Roman Catholicism with the Word of God, there are many other differences and contradictions as well. The Roman Catholic church teaches many doctrines that are in disagreement with what the Bible declares. These include apostolic succession, prayer to saints or Mary, the papacy, infant baptism, transubstantiation, plenary indulgences, the sacramental system, and purgatory. While Catholics claim Scriptural support for these concepts, none of these teachings have any solid foundation in the clear teaching of Scripture. These concepts are based on Catholic tradition, not the Word of God. In fact, they all clearly contradict Biblical principles.
In regards to the question “Are Roman Catholics saved?”, it is impossible to give a universal statement on the salvation of all members of any particular church. Not ALL Baptists are saved. Not ALL Presbyterians are saved. Not ALL Lutherans are saved. Salvation is determined by personal faith in Jesus alone for salvation, not by titles or denominational identification. Despite the unbiblical beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic church, there may be Roman Catholics who have genuinely placed their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. However, these Catholic Christians are believers DESPITE what the Catholic church teaches, not because of what it teaches. These people may remain in the Catholic church out of ignorance of what the Catholic Church truly stands for, out of family tradition and peer pressure, or out of a desire to reach other Catholics for Christ.
At the same time, the Catholic church also leads many people away from a genuine saving faith in Christ. The unbiblical beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic church have often given the enemies of Christ opportunity to blaspheme. The Roman Catholic church is not the church that Jesus Christ established. It is not a church that is based on the teachings of the Apostles (as described in the Book of Acts and the New Testament epistles). While Jesus’ words in Mark 7:9 were directed towards the Pharisees, they accurately describe the Roman Catholic church as well, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!”
While salvation by faith is the most crucial issue, in comparing Roman Catholicism with the Word of God, there are many other differences and contradictions as well. The Roman Catholic church teaches many doctrines that are in disagreement with what the Bible declares. These include apostolic succession, prayer to saints or Mary, the papacy, infant baptism, transubstantiation, plenary indulgences, the sacramental system, and purgatory. While Catholics claim Scriptural support for these concepts, none of these teachings have any solid foundation in the clear teaching of Scripture. These concepts are based on Catholic tradition, not the Word of God. In fact, they all clearly contradict Biblical principles.
In regards to the question “Are Roman Catholics saved?”, it is impossible to give a universal statement on the salvation of all members of any particular church. Not ALL Baptists are saved. Not ALL Presbyterians are saved. Not ALL Lutherans are saved. Salvation is determined by personal faith in Jesus alone for salvation, not by titles or denominational identification. Despite the unbiblical beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic church, there may be Roman Catholics who have genuinely placed their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. However, these Catholic Christians are believers DESPITE what the Catholic church teaches, not because of what it teaches. These people may remain in the Catholic church out of ignorance of what the Catholic Church truly stands for, out of family tradition and peer pressure, or out of a desire to reach other Catholics for Christ.
At the same time, the Catholic church also leads many people away from a genuine saving faith in Christ. The unbiblical beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic church have often given the enemies of Christ opportunity to blaspheme. The Roman Catholic church is not the church that Jesus Christ established. It is not a church that is based on the teachings of the Apostles (as described in the Book of Acts and the New Testament epistles). While Jesus’ words in Mark 7:9 were directed towards the Pharisees, they accurately describe the Roman Catholic church as well, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!”
The Catholics also teach Mary was born without sin.
Romans 3:10
[SUP]10 [/SUP] as it is written, " THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;
Romans 3:23
[SUP]23 [/SUP] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Last time i checked ALL included Mary!
But yet the Catholics spit in God's Face teaching that Mary had NO sin and was sinless JUST LIKE GOD!
Catholics have not received Salvation because they believe and teach Salvation is received by Baptism and WORKS!
Everything the Catholics do is works for their Salvation which no one can know if they have until they die!
Answer this Maynard, how many WORKS total must a Catholic do to receive Salvation?
Nobody knows, not even Pope Francis!
The Catholics are constantly trying to work to receive their Salvation with absolutely no assurance that they will ever receive Salvation!
As for me I have received Salvation, I have been made Righteous, I have been Justified, and I WILL enter into Heaven when I die!
Can you Catholics say the same? No they cannot!
Romans 3:10
[SUP]10 [/SUP] as it is written, " THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE;
Romans 3:23
[SUP]23 [/SUP] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Last time i checked ALL included Mary!
But yet the Catholics spit in God's Face teaching that Mary had NO sin and was sinless JUST LIKE GOD!
Catholics have not received Salvation because they believe and teach Salvation is received by Baptism and WORKS!
Everything the Catholics do is works for their Salvation which no one can know if they have until they die!
Answer this Maynard, how many WORKS total must a Catholic do to receive Salvation?
Nobody knows, not even Pope Francis!
The Catholics are constantly trying to work to receive their Salvation with absolutely no assurance that they will ever receive Salvation!
As for me I have received Salvation, I have been made Righteous, I have been Justified, and I WILL enter into Heaven when I die!
Can you Catholics say the same? No they cannot!
I know there are brethren, true brethren in Christ in the Catholic Church. Now, considering the people who compose the structure of this entity, there is no excuse for them in view of their higher educations to teach what they teach.. Do not worry you Catholics, no denomination named under the umbrella of Christianity is any better since none are mentioned in the Word, and, more importan, Jesus christ is not named by any of those named denominations, however He does teach the faith of Abrahm, and this same faith given to each who love Jesus Christ, permeates all of the denominations, so we may praise Jesus Christ forever, now and eternally with Him in the Kingdom. Praise Jesus Christ........amen.
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I am Roman Catholic and I would like to hear your thoughts 
The Vatican and her Roman Catholic Church organisation is the "IMAGE OF THE BEAST" written and well concealed in REVELATION 13:14,15.
SO GodsGirl, you may now see for yourself the reason why the Roman Catholic Church is an 'EVIL' and not a wise choice for one who truly wants to please The Most High God, the only Creator.
Have you ever read and studied the Scriptures JaumeJ?
The True Christians Churches ARE mentioned in the Scriptures.
Read Revelation chapters 1-3 and you will see the True Christian Churches listed. What is interesting is no where in the Scriptures is listed the Catholic Church.
Jesus Christ is named and Worshiped by the True Christan Churches. Its the Catholic Church that puts Jesus at the bottom with Mary being above Jesus.
Just look at all the prayers the Catholic Church has for Mary. Look at all the pictures and statues of Mary, they a a lot bigger then the statues and pictures of Jesus!
Its Mary who is the God of the Catholic Church, not Jesus. In the Catholic Church Jesus comes in third place with Mary being first and the Saints being second!
Look at Pope John Paul II and how he saw nothing wrong with bowing down to a statue of Mary and Worshiping her as his God!
The Catholic Church today is a Cult that follows Mary as their God.
I find it so sad the Catholics see nothing wrong with lying.
The True Christians Churches ARE mentioned in the Scriptures.
Read Revelation chapters 1-3 and you will see the True Christian Churches listed. What is interesting is no where in the Scriptures is listed the Catholic Church.
Jesus Christ is named and Worshiped by the True Christan Churches. Its the Catholic Church that puts Jesus at the bottom with Mary being above Jesus.
Just look at all the prayers the Catholic Church has for Mary. Look at all the pictures and statues of Mary, they a a lot bigger then the statues and pictures of Jesus!
Its Mary who is the God of the Catholic Church, not Jesus. In the Catholic Church Jesus comes in third place with Mary being first and the Saints being second!
Look at Pope John Paul II and how he saw nothing wrong with bowing down to a statue of Mary and Worshiping her as his God!
The Catholic Church today is a Cult that follows Mary as their God.
I find it so sad the Catholics see nothing wrong with lying.
God is to be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth.
Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Romanism and Judaism worship according to rituals and rites.
Heed the words of Isaiah...
Isa 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
For the cause of Christ
Roger
Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Romanism and Judaism worship according to rituals and rites.
Heed the words of Isaiah...
Isa 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
For the cause of Christ
Roger
Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit. Mary was not immaculate in any way. Mary was chosen to bear Jesus born of the Holy Spirit and not by way of sexual intercourse with a man. Mary was not without sin as no human being is. Mary just all of the prophets and disciples in the Bible all sinned and were bore in sin. This does not mean that an infant has sinned upon its birth but that it has a carnal nature bent to sin. Does not mean that a person has to sin because Jesus died that we may not fall into the temptation but can overcome by His power through His shed blood on the Cross.
We must not forget that God says other sheep He has of other folds who have not bowed their knees to Baal. This includes people in this false religious system who have not been awaken by the Holy Spirit to see this error but when they are, will come out of this false religious system. God is giving the Loud Cry to come out of Babylon and partake not of her sins. If one is living in the light they know, God will not destroy them. Before Jesus comes, there will be Only One Church under God and not several. Many a true Christian from other denominations have died, who faithfully lived that truth that was given them while on earth.
Truth is not a denomination but its Jesus Christ the Righteous. Truth is the Word of God. Truth is listening and following what the Holy Spirit tell us to do and how to live according to God.
God talks about the false religious system of the Catholic Church in the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Its not talking about the people who attend the catholic church unless they refuse to believe what God says about this false system will be destroyed alone with this false system.
God says, in vain do they teach the traditions of men as the gospel of truth.
We must not forget that God says other sheep He has of other folds who have not bowed their knees to Baal. This includes people in this false religious system who have not been awaken by the Holy Spirit to see this error but when they are, will come out of this false religious system. God is giving the Loud Cry to come out of Babylon and partake not of her sins. If one is living in the light they know, God will not destroy them. Before Jesus comes, there will be Only One Church under God and not several. Many a true Christian from other denominations have died, who faithfully lived that truth that was given them while on earth.
Truth is not a denomination but its Jesus Christ the Righteous. Truth is the Word of God. Truth is listening and following what the Holy Spirit tell us to do and how to live according to God.
God talks about the false religious system of the Catholic Church in the Books of Daniel and Revelation. Its not talking about the people who attend the catholic church unless they refuse to believe what God says about this false system will be destroyed alone with this false system.
God says, in vain do they teach the traditions of men as the gospel of truth.