Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian?
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2017
- There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching.
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As an Atheist in a relationship with a full-time Catholic boyfriend, all these Fr. Mike's videos gives me so much insight into the Catholicism.
I really want to learn and understand why for my boyfriend church and God himself is a very important part in his life.
Religion is so new to me and I still don't get many things, so I am very grateful of how easy Fr. Mike explains Catholicism. Thank you! :)
Update: 5 months later I became a Catholic myself! :)
If you are trying to openly learn more about Christianity in general I highly recommend mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.
I know this will seem like a strange suggestion, but Jordan Petersons biblical lectures absolutely made me at least open the door to being able to believe. I only say it's strange because he is not a religious leader and never asserts that the bible is a historical fact. I went to Catholic school, was baptized, etc. I never once felt like I could believe it. And I think there are two reasons. The over simplification from actual churches, especially the evangelists and the over science-ification in society. Jordan is a little hard to fallow if you have never heard any of his stuff, but it's on UA-cam. Catholicism seems to be the closest to actually converging with Jordan opened my mind to. The bible is quite literally a map to the fabric of reality and consciousness. The bible is also so so so coded. So when people take it literally, they are doing a disservice. Sorry that was so long. But JPB analyzing the bible in a literary fashion has brought tens of thousands of people to actually attempt to read and understand the bible. Or at least say.. what would happen if I tried.
100% the top two replies there.
C.S. Lewis mere Christianity and Jordan Peterson are honestly the two best possible options in the world to start out with. Great for people who are new and know nothing about Christianity; but so full of depth too
Sorry wanted to comment one time. Tolstoy has a very very short book called "A Confession". Super easy to read, but perfectly explains the disconnect athiest have to understanding this. It's such a hard thing to explain to someone. Wish I could beam my dozens of viewing hours into people's heads
I second what everyone is saying about Mere Christianity. I read it when I was finding Christ and it's beautiful. Makes sense,I always loved Narnia and Aslan :D
I remember watching this a few years ago as a Protestant thinking, “You make good points, but I’d never be Catholic”. 2022 I’m a confirmed and baptised Catholic considering religious life seriously. Glory and honour to God the Most Holy Trinity.
Haha welcome home Ill pray for you i am also discerning priesthood too
Convert, 30 years ago. Welcome
In all respect, I think that the Catholic church is false. In Catechism 1257, it says that baptism is necessary for salvation. Yet, Paul writes, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10.13)." Which is it? Will a person be saved by calling on the Name of the Lord or do they need to be baptized?
Moreover, the Catholics I have conversed with have been extremely dishonest. That is, they will quote Bible verses that, supposedly, 'prove' that baptism is necessary for salvation, yet, even if they are right, they contradict Romans 10.13. One Catholic was at least honest enough to say, "No, it is not true that whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." She was heretical, but honest!
Remember the words of Paul, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." I hope that you will have a personal encounter with Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
“Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,”
Romans 4:4-5
“yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.”
Galatians 2:16, 21
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel- not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:6-10
Amen !
I was raised Catholic, stopped attending mass once I was 14. Now I’m 20 and today I finally went to mass. It was wonderful. I need to confess so and I can start receiving communion again
hey thats awesome, me too I’m just starting to read more meditations and catechism to make the bible make sense cuz there seemed like a lot of contradictions but I’m finding there’s always a video like this one to answer them. God bless, I bet he’s happy to have his son/daughter looking to find Him again.
@@davecarron323 to Catholics: YOU ARE IN A DEAD RELIGION!
Mother Mary is dead and among the dead, worship not the dead neither demons.
Soul, REPENT. you are in dark, influenced by evil, as you sound to disturb the dead.
Only CHRIST JESUS raise from the dead and LIVES again and forever. Seek CHRIST, leave Mary alone.
You can confess right to the lord
I would like to go to a Catholic school and tell all of the students..."Think for yourself!! don't swallow all of this "God" nonsense. The people who run this school know no more than you do about the world or what happens to you after you die. Don't hold them in a position of esteem or ultimate authority. They don't know. And don't ever think that they do know. And anybody who says that they do know is full of it.
@@roquefortfiles they do know, it is masons who run schools. search about them, they also serve the little god = lucifer, under his many disguises.
My Mom always had an issue with the Catholic Church but I got her to come to mass a few months back. me and her had a conversation tonight about how we felt Jesus with us in mass today and all I can say is how grateful I am for our lord bringing me and mom into this wonderful place. I hope all people can find it in their heart to come to mass at least once with an open heart to Jesus
I can relate to a degree. My mom is a JW and me and and my father have tried to help her and teach her the truth. May she be prayed for😢. We have tried reaching her about the mass as well.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Remember to check everything you are taught with the Word of God. Jesus said that if we continue in His Word, we will be His disciples. So many people get lost in all kinds of traditions. I hope that you are genuinely born again, seated in the heavenlies with Christ, that you know Him and are comfortable talking with Him without any mediator. Are you close friends with Christ Himself? That is the Bible's invitation! Christ died on a Cross so that we may know Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
UH-OH, are you thinking that you're saved because Jesus died on the Cross? ? ? ?
Jesus paid our sin debt in full on Calvary, BUT that did not impute His Righteousness to us OR save us OR forgive our sins.
To be saved and sealed AND have all your sins forgiven, and to receive the Righteousness of God (be justified) one must TRUST the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary, by "believing" 1 Cor 15:1-4 KJB, the gospel of the grace of God, the only gospel that saves anyone today, in our present "dispensation of the Grace of God".
Please consider reading:
Rom 3:20-28 KJB
1 Cor 1:21 KJB
Eph 3:1-9 KJB
Acts 26:18 KJB.
@@Jacqueline4671 From what you wrote, I think we are in agreement. The key word is 'believing.' It is different that what our culture teaches, but it is a faith based on a personal encounter with Christ. In the same way, it is written, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." Similar to the word 'believe,' the word 'Name' has a deep meaning. It means that we are to pray according to the will and promises of God. That said, if someone genuinely calls upon the Name of the Lord, that person will be filled with the Holy Spirit, born again, receiving, instantly, life eternal in Christ.
I was raised by an atheist and heard the gospel for the first time at the age of 17. Shortly after, I prayed my first prayer, "Is there Jesus? I would like to meet Him!" I instantly met the Lord. All heaven filled my soul and it felt like my heart was made out of gold. I walked away, thinking, "That was heaven, but I am on earth. What is heaven doing on earth?" I was eternally saved the moment I called upon the Name of the Lord. In 46 years now, I have not had even one second of doubt for my salvation. That is because I am in constant, unbroken fellowship with God. Jesus said, "My Father will give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Ask and you shall receive! Cursed be anyone who perverts the pure simplicity of the gospel.
Salvation is simply a meeting with God. As it is written, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." Do you know Christ or do you know about Him? Will He know you as His friend when He sees you or will He say, "Depart from me; I never knew you"? Christ died on a Cross so that we may know Him. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Mass is just the beginning. Maybe you can review my new podcast and let me know your thoughts. I strive to reach the everyday person and help them along this journey in our world.
I was baptized catholic as a baby. I was not raised in the church for whatever reason and I became lost. The last year I have had a strong calling of returning to the church. So here I am. I’m taking my daughters to mass for the first time. Reading the Bible and the catechism. It’s a lot to take in and your videos help a lot. Thank you father.
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vinnie302 Beautiful! You are being called. “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them.” John 6:44
Our prayers are with you. If there is something difficult to understand don't hesitate to ask. My story is similar.
So happy for you 💕 welcome home!
Bless you! 🙌
I’m so glad I found Catholics here because I’ve been attacked for being catholic
That means you're doing something right....
Wendy Jones 😂😂 Whoever told you that has no idea about the meaning of being Catholic
isaac alas You was attacked again by Wendy Jones. Anti-Catholics hate the Church for what they think it stands for- “Satan.” While satan hates the Catholic Church for what he knows it stands for- “Jesus.” When you’re under attack for being Catholic, know that the reason why you are under attack is because Satan hates Catholicism. And what is his best ammunition to try to attack you? So-called other Christians to try to confuse you. Remember, Satan is a liar, and those who lie about the Catholic faith, are his children.
@@wendyjones3219 just because the pope is a satanistr doesnt mean ctholic people are
@@lelis3517 Catholic means universal that encompassing all worldly religions rolled into one.
I grew up Prodestant but felt something important was missing. Never quite understood the Catholic church. Not understanding that the Catholic church is the original Christian church. Father Mike answered my questions so clearly. Thank you!
I had been avoiding watching Fr. Mike’s UA-cam because he talks so quickly and I can’t comprehend and it’s overwhelming.
SO… I just realized… I can slow down the playback to .75 X speed and now I can follow.
I’m super grateful and I hope this is helpful.
I love my Catholic faith.
Why is priest a man? I never know a woman priest
Your faith is in man, not God.
@@thizz707gr No it's not.
Hi there. Fr. Chris Alar is also brilliant. You might have stumbled upon his channel by now. Doctor Brant Pitre is also exceptional. Hope i spelt his name correctly.
@@thizz707gr lol here comes the " non-denominational guy" go stuff your face with donuts and sing to hillsong united with all the other Revisionists. We'll follow the tradition of The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church created by Jesus Christ
Lord I am so confuse. Please lord guide me which church should I go to. All I know is you are the almighty god.
If you google the pagan roots of Catholicism, you will then know that Christianity is the correct way. Christianity is the following of Jesus, Catholicism is the following of men. Follow Jesus.
Only one church was founded by Christ in the 1st century and continues to exist to this day: the Catholic Church. The protestant cults were invented in the 16th century by a man: Martin Luther. Please avoid the manmade cults and join the church founded by Christ.
@@SniPeR7217 The protestant cults were invented in the 16th century by a man: Martin Luther. Please avoid the manmade cults and join the church founded by Christ.
I would spend time in prayer and fasting asking Jesus the true way.
I was born and raised Catholic...now....I am enjoying a deeper relationship with our Lord.
Nora Gabriella God bless, always try to strengthen your relationship with him.
I was Muslim and I joined Christianity. I found it difficult to adjust to Protestant Christianity because Islam preaches Holiness and the protestant churches were lacking in that aspect and when I joined Catholicism I was so happy because Catholics really treat the Trinity as Holy and worship God with Holiness and seriousness and not Lukewarmness. Its important to worship God as Holy because Jesus in the second coming comes back for a Holy people. We need to be Holy like our Father in Heaven is Holy! I love being catholic now.
left one sheep society to join another... way to go
PopsR Yes Jesus Christ is the good Shepherd . His "SHEEP" here his voice and respond. Or havent you read the Bible before?? Dont worry I'll school you seems like you need help finding your way in the Darkness you heading without Christ as your light. John 10:14-15: “I am the good shepherd. I know my own sheep, and they know me just as my Father knows me and I know my Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.” ;-)
Aicah welcome home! Thanks be to God!.
welcome home, bro
PopsR isn’t that weird cause you Protestants love to say that Muslims and Catholics are the same thing ?
This video is amazing, recently I have started converting to Catholicism so this really sealed it for me. God bless
What made you want to convert prior to this video?
I grew up Catholic, Catholic school, church every Sunday but I never felt Gods presence in my life I only believed in God because that’s what I was taught. I got older and became agnostic for some time wondering my relationship with God not knowing what was correct, became Mormon for a short period of time still deep down confused. The past year God truly presented himself to me, I felt his presence for the first time in my life. God showed me the way back to the Catholic Church, and I have more faith now than I have in my life I am happier more than ever! Listening and learning more from these podcasts and I am so proud to be Catholic. God sent me on such a journey and I am happy to say I am finally home with Him.
That was beautiful, thank you for sharing
I was baptized and raised catholic but I lost my way as an adult. These past couple of days I have been looking into Islam, christianity and Catholic. I have found my way back from the dark to our Lord and savior and I feel very blessed.
Catholics are Christian.
@@georgepierson4920 I understand all Catholics are christian but not all
christians are catholic. That’s why I said I was looking into and studying the differences.
@@CruzMissileTV Let me tell you honestly, I know for sure God is happy with true Catholics for I have met and seen countless Catholic people who have had miracles done through them.
Don't believe all the protestant hate and condemnation of all Catholics - for they do not know what it is to be a true Catholic.
For Jesus knows your heart and whether you are a Catholic or not, it is up to Him to judge.
Catholics pray to Mary. And have idols all around the church. No thanks. I'll listen to God's laws over man's.
take is as a sign, follow your research about islam
I’m a catholic and I’m in 8th grade. I was never baptized as a baby because my mother had cancer and wanted to be there for my baptism but she sadly passed away and told my aunt to baptize me. ( my dad passed away before I was born) Because of family drama my aunt never wanted to speak to me and my guardian parents. Now I will be receiving my 3 sacraments this year😁 I go to a catholic school which has helped me understand my religion so much more.
“from that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’.”
matthew 4:17
please repent 🙏 read the bible! 📖 they are false preachers and do not know the way to get to our lord and savior, the time is near. there are so many prophesiers trying to warn others. -‘mike 444’ has posted other people’s prophecys’
(also if you live in california, there’s gonna be a food shortage in less than 2 weeks)
toilet paper & cookie!!! Yea I live in California 😶
Loraine Ayala i’m sorry i meant 1 more week 👀😨
Christ alone saves. Which is what Christians believe unlike Catholics who think you must do works. Such as getting baptized. That is not a necessity to be saved.“And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.”
Romans 11:6 NKJV
Faith and repentance save you. Jesus died on the cross to wash our sinful slates clean, but if we act as if works save us, we disregard the sacrifice Jesus made
“But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness,”
Romans 4:5 NKJV
Keep it up. Don't listen to people who try to influence you. Keep following the Christ
i see so many videos and posts that the Catholic church is evil and why they left the church, but i’ve been Catholic my whole life and i love it. it scares me and makes me sick to my stomach. father mikes videos always make me feel better and feel peace because he knows how to explain everything so well. i love his videos and he is such a blessing to have for everyone who has questions about being catholic.
I’ve heard that about multiple churches
These videos are all in time for the reawakening of religion. SOOO many people I know are coming back to religion after having lost their ways. I’m glad there are resources to share with folks to help them along the way.
I'm a pretty devout Catholic, I believe in one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, but I just wish that more Catholics would be more accepting of protestants and that more protestants would be more accepting of Catholics. Division gets us nowhere and hate is straying from Christ's intentions which are for us to love one another as he has loved us.
Amen! Satan wants us divided bc united we'd be extremely powerful force for good. I wish more ppl remembered we only have 1 enemy and he isnt human
@@mariescolorfullife7606 yep.The enemy is religion and the crimes behind it
@@mariescolorfullife7606 that was well said!! The enemy, which is our only enemy, isn’t human!!
I dont believe catholics hate prots and prots certainly dont hate catholics. They dont agree with their dogmas which catholics look at as hating their religion. When i go shoping for beef and i select rib eye, its not because i hate sirloin, it because id rather have rib eye.
@@thomashess6211 I was raised Southern Baptist and let me tell you there are PLENTLY of protestants that hate Catholics with a deep passion here in the bible belt and I'm sure there are Catholics that are just as passionate. It's cool that you don't, and it is def better than it used to be, (no more wars or iconoclasm) but the division still exists and it will never be solved if we pretend it doesn't.
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” -JESUS
John 14:6
Catholics believe that!
We believe in that 🥰
Yup!!!
Catholics believe sola verbum dei..word of God alone...written and oral. Everything is not in bible. Some Marian stuff is in bible.
@@sashenkadumerve3017 then why do you pray to mary lol it says practicing idolatry will make it so you cant inherit heaven
This was immensely helpful! I was raised in a nondenominational church and I naturally had a lot of questions and concerns. I’ve been hungry for the Word and Truth. Shoot, maybe I should convert!
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
Pray, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Regarding Mary, Catholics point out (if I am not mistaken) that Jesus commanded John from the cross to look after his mother, who was with him, at the foot of the cross. Catholics seem to really appreciate Mary simply because she was Jesus’ mother and ask her to pray for them as one might ask a friend here on Earth to. I heard a Catholic say this whole Mary thing was quite cosy. Mary must have quite a headache, I think. She was human, after all. Many statues of Mary in Catholic churches caused me to think she is idolized, and yet I can see the Catholic point of view. An affection for Mary is another way of being close to Jesus. Catholics do pray the way Jesus instructed, saying the Lord’s Prayer, which for me seems to be the most important thing.
Thank you for answering those burning questions we are all asking ourselves!!! 🙏💕💕
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
I'm able to absorb this guy's content SO much better when I change playback speed to .75x lol
Beautiful teaching loud. Clear and profound. MM
Got it😁, Father Mike speak fast
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It is interesting. I’ll try that
As an Irish Catholic who turned 18, I was very close to converting to the Church of Ireland. I thought it was a welcoming church with more welcoming and Christian people. There are definitely hypocritical Catholics, but what made me stay with The Church was attending Adoration every Friday night 12am-1am. Every Friday as a young person, alone in the church, I felt the presence of Christ whilst praying in front of The Eucharist. That great spiritual experience is consolidated only through Transubstantiation
Interesting. I’m thinking of returning to Catholicism. My favourite time to be in Church is alone, it’s when I can connect and pray in my own way. Tbh I find mass quite dull, but I find praying and spending time in the church when it’s quiet that I feel close to Christ.
@@morphosis7655
You shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither raise you up a standing image, neither shall you set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down to it: for I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 26:1
Brother, there are many things wrong with the Catholic church, they are sincere but sadly deceived. Please read your Bible and pray that God baptize you with fire and the Holy Ghost. God bless you brother.
@@brocklee7859 amen! God bless you!
@@brocklee7859 You have sought out a Catholic video in order to troll it. You're a sad sad pharisee
@@brocklee7859 As a Catholic I am with Jesus already. I'm not the one whose religion is based upon a protest against Christ's Church established with Peter as its head. Your Protestantism relies on man-made doctrines and rationales of humanity, which is inherently flawed in God's Kingdom. If anyone has turned from Christ, it is you.
You are a pharisee because you preach and condemn and take the moral high ground on a premise of hypocrisy, just the same way the pharisees did.
I was raised Baptist became an atheist and my boyfriend brought me to his Catholic church and it was beautiful a completely different experience ive ever had people actually bowed and kneeled it wasnt just a theatrical show like i knew in Baptist churches. It was eye opening to see people actually worship i decided to try religion again and i feel like Catholicism is the right religion for me!
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
I agree. The Catholic Church masses are sacred. They’re not some circus show where people are jumping up and down hands in the air singing like crazy’s.
@@Tommytoolsqueezerthis comment made me laugh so hard 😂
@@shelby3755 😅
The simplicity of this logic blows me away! TY gives me lots to consider
Well, I am born in a Catholic family and a catholic.Actually I have many Christian friends we read Bible together and praise God. For me, whether Catholic or Christian, gather together with a humble heart, celebrating God is really important. We should learn from history that no more fighting inside between Christian or Catholic. Otherwise Satan will be smiling cause he is doing a lot of things trying to put Christians against each other. Glory to God. Peace In 2021. In the name of God. Amen.
That's a great comment! The only thing that I don't agree with is separation of Catholic and Christian. Catholic is Christian!
@@genzrlysucks2500 it's a misconception about Catholic church - Jesus is at the centre in Catholicism, Catholic priests interpret God's word and help people to establish connection with God. And unlike pastors they dedicate their full life to it just like apostles did. I have a question for you though. The nature of the Holy Trinity was interpreted to Christians through Catholic bishops during the council of Nicea, and before it hapenned christians were actually confused who Jesus was and there was a lot of debate. So do you believe in Holy Trinity? If you do, why would God choose to reveal his nature through Catholic church if this church is wrong?
@@genzrlysucks2500 where in the Bible does it say that the only authority of Christian belief is the Bible? You prots are silly😂
@@genzrlysucks2500 Check what the early Christians believed. You will be surprised on how much of what they believe is actually Catholic
What should we call ourselves? One need only be Natsarim, and neither a Catholic (Latin, "universal") nor a Christianos (Greek word for the modern word cretin). Yahusha said, "I am the Vine, you are the Natsarim" (Yn. 15:5). Paul was accused of being a "ringleader of the sect of the Natsarim" (Acts 24:5). The Natsarim cry-out on the hills of Afraim in the last days (YirmeYahu 31:6), not the Christians or Catholics.
One needs no other authority to lead them but the living Yahusha in them, Who guides us into all Truth in obedience to His Word. Google the words Yahusha, and Natsarim. Yahusha and His first Natsarim were neither Catholic, nor Christianos. Their orders were not received from men, but directly from Yahusha, Who breathed on them to understand the Writings of Truth. Men invented the sacraments many centuries after the first Natsarim, and those who set up the Magisterium called us heretics for not recognizing their authority. They chased us into the valleys (labeling us Waldenses), and we were labeled Huguenots in the Jesuit Oath. The dragon is enraged at the offspring of the woman, and makes war against those who obey the Commandments of Alahim, and hold to the testimony of Yahusha (Rev. 12:17).
This is the video that sealed my decision to become Catholic. I was received into the church last year. My faith is more alive now being Catholic than when I was a protestant Christian. Thank you Fr Mike! God bless everyone in the comments...
God bless you! Welcome home!
Can you verify what he is saying is true? Did you read the whole Bible from beginning to end?
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Welcome!
Welcome!
joshee2229 who is the head of the Catholic Church?
I was raised catholic and wander away in my teens. Now in my early 50s, I prayed to God and asked to point me in the right direction. I come home from work one day and let the dogs out, my small dog barks, tail wagging, i go to see what hes happy about and see a unknown man walking down the street. Keep in mind i live on a deadend road that leads to a farm so i have very few neighbors, Anyway, my dog goes to say hi to the man and the man comes over to me to say hello, turns out hes a catholic priest....God spoke strongly to me! Also, if you read the early church fathers writings, they quite obviously were catholics.
It's really nice to hear some of our brothers and sisters stories to their journey to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church ( Catholicism ) they make my faith even stronger. Congratulations to our new Catholics brothers and sisters, Remember serve for the Glory of God!
Worship Jesus and acknowledge Him in all your ways. Come Lord Jesus!
Catholism is false, its against the 10 commandments. YOU ONLY PRAY TO THE FATHER IN JESUS NAME, HE ONLY DIED FOR US NO ONE ELSE. COME OUT AMONG THEM DONT LET THEM DECEIVE YOU, JUST LIKE JESUS SAID MANY WILL COME IN HIS NAME FALSE PROPHETS.
I love to come in the name of the Lord!
@@AirOfficalz Catholics still pray to God, we dont put Mary before God.
@@taylorlivingston5963 No. You just pray to her like she is Christ and give Christ honor to her. You make her a false idol.
@@geacar1301 A false idol is one that is exactly that.... false..... Mary is not a false idol, she Is the mother of Christ and is deserving of reverance in the same way a child may revere its mother...
If you truly seek God, you shall find Him, to you who are reading this.
Yes, through Jesus Christ ALONE
Revival7 no one is arguing that. Christ does that through His church.
@@willneverend777 hahaha for real?
how do i do that???
@@darianalopez8198 if you want to find God read the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Just fall in love with the Saviour! We need His grace to be saved, none of us deserve it on our own. Then pray and ask God to forgive you for your sins, just as the rest of us have done. Then go find a community of believers to share the news with! I'm sure even with the virus panic there will be someone to talk to.
Always inspiring to hear the thoughts of our Catholic brothers. Praise our Savior!
Thank you so much father for your deep insight on this important subject!!
Born and raised Catholic, went lost in the new age, found what I needed in Catholic Church, always been attacked by the other denominations, it’s hard sometimes but I know here is the truth ✝️🛐
Catholicism is no different to any cult
@@roquefortfiles what is a cult? Maybe your beliefs are far more “cultish” than Christian’s. How do you justify your god burning children at Waco; or murdering a boy and pregnant mother while holding a baby at ruby ridge?…
Ramona, i relate to you full time...I thank God for leading me to Father Mike. Be strong as I'll be praying for you and others and our faith. let your eyes be fixed on Jesus...Let them think what they want to think.
Eyes on the treasure...
@@nwachieeranie3570 A woman conceives a baby without having sex. And you believe that? It flies in the face of science
@@roquefortfiles yes it does...but it's not an argument for science to ponder upon... it's not even an argument or at least it shouldn't be. It's something that has happened so whether we spend our whole lives debating on it... there's nothing we can do to disprove it. It's beyond our understanding because God's ways are higher than ours even Mary herself had the same question you had but I pray like her we learn to accept and love the miraculous way God works.
If you try so much questioning the way of God, you might miss the beautiful promise He's calling you too. It's like making a cake for someone and she's concentrating on why you used blue icing instead of brown.
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i really want to convert to catholicism and my mom agrees. my mom asked me to write a letter of all the reasons why i want to convert to catholicism. god, help me during this time of questioning and confusion. amen!
This is great! Your mom sounds like a wise person. The process of joining the Church, RCIA, will help resolve your questions. The latest Catechism of the Catholic Church is a great resource as well, and reading the lives of the saints can bolster your faith. I'll be praying for you!
@@phil5457 thank you so much!
You won't regret it. You are so blessed!
“Forbidding to marry” sounds like the catholic Priest. Commanding to abstain from food?
Sounds like Catholics abstaining from meats on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and lent...
@@stealyourfacekev Personally I'll listen to Jesus.
Matthew 6:16-18
16 “When you fast, (Notice it says when you fast, and not fasting optional) do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. -----JESUS-----
Matt 19:12
12For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this SHOULD ACCEPT IT." ------JESUS-----
Thankyou, Fr. Mike 🙂 for your Wonderful teachings of our Catholic Church on You-tube! 🙏
Glory be to God the Father, His Son, Jesus, and to the Holy Spirit, 🕊 And to Our Blessed Mother, Mary! 🙏Amen.
Father Mike we watch your videos in faith formation, thank you for making these
The Eucharist is reason #1 for being Catholic and not just Christian.
Pat cannibalism is demonic. So is praying to the dead & the depiction of Christ still on the cross when He has already risen.
@@dav1djac0bJudge something by it's fruits. I know many people brought into relationship with Jesus through the Eucharist and intercessory prayer (myself included). If those are demonic, this wouldn't be the case. You're a typical anti-Catholic Christian. Speaking about that which you do not understand.
@Pat are you saying cannibalism is not demonic ? Do you not believe you are eating christs literal body? Is this Biblical? Is Christ still on the cross? Is it ok to pray to the dead? God says we won’t remember earth once we leave. What about graven Images? What about works to earn grace? What does God say ? Not me. Not your pope. What does God say? That’s whose Words you should concern yourself with. Christians are to judge. We have that responsibility & authority otherwise we are easily led astray. Mathew 7:21-23 tell us about works religion the gates close & they are told “i do not know you” Knowing Jesus. Means knowing His Word.
@@dav1djac0b Would you define demonic please?
@FightPeople
"it is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life" (John 6:63-64). So, if "the flesh is of no avail," why would we have to eat Jesus' flesh in order to have eternal life? It does not make sense, until Jesus tells us that the words He speaks are "spirit." Jesus is saying that this is not a literal teaching, but a spiritual one. The language ties in perfectly w wgat oaul said “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1).
Hebrews 7:27 says “Unlike the other high priests, He (Jesus) does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins ONCE for all when He offered Himself."
1 Peter 3:18, "For Christ died for sins ONCE for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God..." Christ's once-for-all death on the cross was sufficient to atone for all of our sins (1 John 2:2).
Therefore, Christ's sacrifice does not need to be re-offered. Instead, Christ's sacrifice is to be received by faith (John 1:12; 3:16). Eating Christ's flesh and drinking His blood are symbols of fully receiving His sacrifice on our behalf, by grace through faith. In addition to praying to the dead, the graven images & Christ still hanging on the cross on most churches, a characteristic of demons would not be something He instructs of His followers.
Put your faith in Gods Word alone, not these man who manipulate the gospel. Mat 7:21-23 warns every religion that’s based off works.
Just started my family on path to Catholicism, I have a lot to learn be we are excited.
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@@tomanyvidegames what’s cringe?
@@vahollak Cringe.
Congratulations!
Good luck. You should be fine as long as you don’t read the Bible.
You have this presence that makes my alter really wanting to talk to you for an entire day but the rest of me feels avoiding you in guilt and shame.
Absolutely. I'm so grateful to born as Catholic. Alleluia ❤
I was baptized Assyrian Orthodox, raised and confirmed Lutheran, and became a Catholic convert 2 years ago. My spiritual life has never been richer now that I have all of the benefits of the Catholic Church. 🙏🏻📿
😇 welcome home brother
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What benefits are you talking about?
@@jatwangismyname900 Of the 7, I highlight the following three that will alter your spiritual life for the better: Reconciliation, receiving the Holy Eucharist, and Anointing of the sick.
Additionally, I’ve come to realize that the Rosary is a powerful spiritual weapon when prayed daily and regularly.
@@theenglishprofessor8411 Reconciliation to what or who?
As an Orthodox Christian, I like hearing other Christians' perspectives. We have more in common than we think. God bless you Father.
Well said, man of God.
Yeah no, we serve two different Christ’s. Catholicism is not Biblical
@@_E.S.C._ That's not really true. There is only one Christ, the man Jesus of Nazareth, God in human form, foretold of the Prophets, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, baptized of John, full of the Holy Spirit, who performed signs to testify that he was "in the Father, and the Father in him," who was betrayed, suffered on the cross for mankind, died a true physical death, rose again bodily, ascended to the Father, and bestowed upon his Church the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father. This is the same Christ worshipped by all three main Christian groups--Orthodox, Catholic, and Reformed. We MUST come together eventually as one bride, perfect and holy, prepared to meet her bridegroom. This is His will. Please think and pray on these things.
Cool and all but orthodox and catholism don't follow the bible And choose what to follow
@@Jho1 They may not follow it, but they gave it to us, so we need to show some respect.
I appreciate your points in this video and for offering clarification. However, I respectfully disagree that the governance of the hierarchy of the church has anymore authority to decided the “grey” areas of scripture and doctrine than a single individual who is deeply devoted to the study of scripture, to prayer, and to God.
It seems that your point assume that later Christians would not have come to their own conclusion of the divinity and humanity of Jesus through scripture alone. In John 14:26 Jesus says, “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” I’m not saying that God has not appointed certain leaders for certain positions in the church, but that is predicated on the fact that scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit is sufficient to teach you “all things.”
Thanks again for the video. If you happen to read this, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my comment.
Agreed, the Bible does teach us about the Trinity... we don't need the church to make this conclusion.
I was raised in Catholicism I felt blessed in my childhood now I feel so lost I need God ❤I was baptized when I was young…but I’ve departed from the church will God still accept me?
Yes. God not only accepts you, but He loves you, for you are His child.
thank you@@beabek9802
Did you also receive first reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation? If not, ask your priest about enrolling in an RCIA program. If you did receive all of those sacraments, all you need to do is do an Examination of Conscience, go to confession, be truly repentant, be absolved, and you are fully reconciled!
I recieved communion and confirmation I think when I was younger@@julieelizabeth4856
thank you!!!@@julieelizabeth4856
"I am the way and the truth and the life." John 14:6
Dear brother and sisters, whenever we have any doubts, pray, pray to God to show us the truth and He will guide us to it. God bless!
That's not enough, since anyone can see that people who do exactly what you described don't conclude the same so many times. And if Jesus is the Truth and the Way, how could one think that ANY or EVERY way (interpretation and doctrines) leads to the same Truth? Truth, by definition, means "the reality about something, something that is instead of something that is not". How could Lord Jesus be indiferent to the truth and the Truth Himself in the same time?
@@homensdeboavontade3288 It is absolutely more than enough.
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
-Jeremiah 29:13
"But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul."
-Deuteronomy 4:29
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me."
-Proverbs 8:17
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
-Matthew 7:7
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
-Hebrews 11:6
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We're called to seek him daily too.
"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."
-Psalm 105:4
"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."
-1 Chronicles 16:11
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Humbling yourself and needing correction and seeking His face all go together, hand in hand.
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
-2nd Chronicles 7:14
"because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son."
-Hebrews 12:6
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I don't know if you are a believer or not. But if you truly want God, then you will seek after Him, and He will correct you always, ensuring that you do indeed make it until the end.
"who will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ."
-1st Corinthians 1:8
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God does not say that we MUST do something specific to be saved with nothing but empty words of faith. No! His words are true because He is the Truth, and we can't omit His words when they specify the Way (like in John 6: "Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed."). You can't deny that and claim to be a real believer ("Blahh, I think I don't need that, thank you, Jesus!").
We have to be faithfull, seek and love Him to, after that, OBEY and follow Him, instead of just believe. He who does not believe will not be saved because only who believes with all his heart will obey the commandments of Jesus Christ. There's no one that obeys withouth a precedent faith, that's why faith is necessary to be saved, though it's only the first step to salvation: eat His flesh and drink His blood it's not an option (the word "indeed" proves that His sayings was no metaphor or parable).
Read John 6 entirely.
God bless you!
Hasn't answered yet i don't think. Busy signal?
@@condorkon7928 No, not at all. I only forgot to reply because I was busy with other things.
Thought I was watching at 1.5 speed for a minute...
Same here lol, not even 10 seconds in
He talks fast when he is enthusiastic about a topic. He'll catch himself and slow down most of the time. 😏
I put it on 2x speed
He’s a fast speaker haha that’s all
That's a good sign that he loves what he does
Im Catholic Catchumen. Its the priest from the vids they show us in class! Didnt realise you did you tube stuff. Awesome. I for one, am smashing Catchumenism. I hope to get baptised aftet Easter.
baptized Maronite Catholic but my parents raised me Protestant. I came back to the church I was baptized and confirmed in as an 18 year old. I’m now 21 and as strong as ever.
Welcome my friend 🙏💐
The Catholic Church is the oldest and wealthiest Criminal organization on the planet..😊
They're all crazy eh? . But not yours. Yours is real
'you must be born again'. Jesus
@@SpencerCourtis You're only born once. Make the best of it.
I was born catholic, became protestant for a good 3 or 4 months, i went to Holy Eucharistic addoration a week ago all i could think was this is truly Jesus i made a huge mistake. I went to confession yesterday and got to recieve the Holy Eucharist today :) im happy to be home
Welcome home
Welcome back home.
I am back too from 10 years of wondering around.
Now, my love for God is great no man or tribulations will get me separate from Christ and His church.
Live the faith and keep learning to defeat the enemy
@@DarkAngel-cj6sx praise God! Welcome home sibling :)
There is something wrong when a dark angels welcomes home a child of God... Think about it
@@TheRbaezJr only God can judge our hearts. If you have nothing positive to say, just refrain yourself.
Be blessed
You are a stunning voice for the power of the Word, sir.
This makes so much sense! Thankyou Father Mike!
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
Very interesting points to consider. I was raised Protestant but have been exploring Catholicism lately. I will say I have felt the presence of God in both Protestant and Catholic churches. But I do love the reverence and respect for God and authority that I have experienced in Catholic churches!
If you love the reverence, be sure to check out the Latin Mass! It's the pre-reforms form of the mass that's richer in symbolism and reverence. I'll be praying that God guides you on your path!
come home 🤍
I hope you know the pope who created the religion did satanic thing if you don't believe me you can look it up he got executed
@@quickadrevenue7192 created the religion? Peter was the first pope & led the church. Jesus Christ founded the catholic church. & what pope exactly ? i don’t find anything on the internet
@@tsssunami7776 Christ didn't found "Catholicism". A lot of Catholic tradition and doctrine doesn't even exist in the Bible, hence why they created the catechism.
To see other Catholics comment in this video is heartwarming, but seeing Protestants replying makes me sad. I pray for the time that we, Christians, will be reunited once again. Someday.
I was raised in the Lutheran Church and have since drifted away. I recently discovered the videos of Bishop Robert Barron on here and now I really want to become Catholic.
You want to be reunited, but other christians can't be here
Said Zueke, I don't think he's saying that protestants can't be here. He's criticizing that despite this video urging all Christians to reunite again, there's so much division and arguing coming from Protestants in the comments below. Which is kinda disheartening since this video has such a good message.
@@nucle4rpenguins534 Yes, that's what I wanted to say. Thank you.
Can't compromise with idolatry, sorry. Still love you guys though.
I'm a past lucifer worshipper (4-5 years of my life...), summer of 2023 I started getting into Christianity and read a bit of the Bible. Now I'm converting to Catholicism and buying a Bible for myself :) Ty for making these videos!!!
Don’t forget to thank Our Lord often for such a tremendous grace. I hope your journey is a blessed one.
Im a Christian and today me and my colleague got to talking about God and she said some things that I didn't really understand like the power of the Eucharist. It's interesting to hear well versed Catholics actually making sense while using the Bible as the foundation. I will ask my Christian brothers about the questions that are coming to me and we will see what hap[ens. Thank you Brother Mike
Fr. Mike, I am grateful for your faithful ministry! A few weeks ago, I've translated this video into my native language, Japanese.
I am wondering why it is taking so long to appear. I really wish your videos are available in our language since we don't have any Catholic UA-cam evangelists here in Japan. I am more than happy to support you with the translation.
I pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide you and your team. God bless! :)
Hi, I understand the Japanese, I helped to review it, hopefully it gets approved soon.
Update: it's approved!
How kind of you! ありがとうございます！God bless you! ☺️💕
Bravo! 👏🏽
Watch this if u love God
There’s nothing biblical about Catholicism. The Son of Man will not be revealed by man’s word but by Christs alone. Stick to the Bible. You’ll see everythibg it warns us about Catholicism. (Works to earn salvation, praying to the dead, calling others Father...) we are warned against what Catholicism preaches.
I find that denominations spend too much time dividing, and notating their differences in a negative light, instead of recognizing what we all have in common, as Christians. I feel like what unites us, is so much more powerful, than what makes us different, and that we need to refocus
I agree, but the problem is that many denominations are wrong about things, yet are still considered Christian. Some of them are blatantly anti-Biblical. And since they have no leadership in their churches, they never get corrected and people consider them Christian churches anyway. Then they point fingers at Catholics, because Catholicism disagrees with their cherry-picked interpretations.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". There is only one name that saves. It's Jesus'. Not Mary, not Peter or any other saint. The scripture is very clear on this. The Old Testament shows how we are fallen, sinful, in need of Savior. The New Testament clearly shows Jesus is the long awaited Messiah and only One who is worthy & able to to take away our sins if we repent and believe on his name alone. Matthew 7:14 small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life and only a few find it. ... That is because we want to find our own paths to God and reject his Son, Jesus, who said *He* was the way, the truth, the life that we must believe in to get to God and to eternal life in heaven. God provided Jesus as a sacrifice to cover our sins if we repent & believe in Jesus' name. So that is where division comes in. Because people want to accept the idea that many roads lead to Heaven & to God. It sounds good, loving, inclusive in our modern day culture to accept everyone's version. But in the end we better pray for wisdom to clearly understand and obey what God says in scripture. Because He will have the final say in the end at the final judgement. Accept Jesus, his Son, repent, believe, obey... Jesus is what unites true believers. He is the centerpiece of the hearts and lives of true believers. There is power in the name of Jesus to unite believers and to call sinners to repentance.
@@heathrsfeathrs Not even relevant to my comment nor the video. You can ask for intercession to get closer to Jesus. Why do you open your mouth and speak on a topic you are ignorant about? Go comment on some Protestant videos instead of being a keyboard warrior on a month old comment.
THE TRUTH THE GOSPEL AND THE WORD OF GOD IS WHAT MATTERS.
@@ericevearitt3317 Bro.
As someone who is born catholic but used to not practice it, only goes to church on sundays, only christmas easter type of believer and never understood the importance of faith because i was too broken by traumas and people, recently i have slowly found my way back home again and slowly understood the importance of Apostle's Creed prayer. i went to several non-catholic churches when i was a teenager and it took me so long to realize why their sermons made me more confused about christianity. i believe it's because they don't have a strong pillar or structure, or authority like Fr. Mike says in this video. i'm glad that i'm slowly learning the truth and how important the catholic church is in my life. i will forever hold apostle's creed prayer dear in my heart.
Love this. Thank you father
Thank you Father Mike. I love your videos because you do a wonderful job of helping me understand the Catholic Church. I moved from a Baptist church to the Catholic Church about 8 years ago. I am now 62 years old. I attended RCIA and my wife and I was married in the church even thought we have been married 37 years. She is a cradle Catholic. To make a long story short, we were happy with the church we were attending but then one day, while driving I heard a strong voice tell me, “Go to the Catholic Church.” I was shaken by this and went home and told my wife and brother. They asked me what I was going to do. I said it was probably my imagination and I then ignored it. Well about 2 months later the exact same thing happened only with more authority. Well, there was no ignoring it this time. My wife was excited to return to the Catholic Church and told me about the church and RCIA. The next Sunday we went to a Catholic Church nearby. When we got to the church a man was greeted people so I explained I was new and I asked him about RCIA. He said that the next session started Thursday and he also plans to attend as a helper in the class. Well he ended up being my sponsor in RCIA and his wife and him stood up with my wife and I when we were married in the church. We later encouraged me to join the KofC. I am telling you all this to show how God planned it all out and we are now in the original Christian church. I now keep watch for when God puts other opportunities and changes in front of me. Once again thank you. 🙏🏻
I never saw the word ( JESUS) the living God, only about this man, and father. You need to worship the Living God . And confess no sins to a sinful man .
Hi Jeff. I appreciate that the Catholic faith is important to you. However, I hope you will accept, in genuine Christian love, this correction from the Word of God. For example, we agree on the importance of baptism, but if you say that baptism is necessary for salvation, you will pollute the message of Christ. Remember, the Apostle Paul wrote that if someone preaches a different gospel, they should be accursed.
This is so serious. I hope that you consider the words of the Apostle Paul, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." Can it get any simpler? If you call, you will be saved. The gospel of Christ is the same gospel, "Ask and you shall receive." It is not, "...ask and be baptized" Jesus also said, "My Father will give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Hence, by asking, you can receive the Holy Spirit, be baptized in the Holy Spirit, be born again, with the Holy Spirit bearing witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." So, knowing God is eternal life and you meet Him by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world
Ken your are miss understanding the gospel on baptism as well as the Catholic Church’s teaching on baptism. If your idea is true than, why have baptism at all. The Truth is that baptism is required for any soul to be saved. However as the Church teaches there is baptism of water, desire, and blood. All who are in heaven have been baptized by one of these three.
Mark 16:16 He who believes “and” is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
@@dherpin4874 Did you get sprinkled on your head as baptism?
@@dherpin4874 God Bless You!
This comment section is filled with misconceptions about the Catholic faith. As bishop John Fulton said *"There are not one hundred people in the US who hate The Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be."*
@Eli Sheets Strangely, we never see you when these bad acts happen in schools, in your churches and especially *in families* .
@Eli Sheets euh ok my friend
@Eli Sheets ⛄🎉 *happy New year* ☃️🎉
@Eli Sheets thanks you too
The comments werent showing even when I commented so maybe it posted several times
Father Mike, Thank you. I have been a member of The Church my whole life. I was raised in. Community of like minded and practicing Catholics from my first breath. I was raised in a community where we were taught, as Jesus preaches, to love one another, turn the other cheek, honor you parents, etc. Then we moved to the Wheeling Charleston diocese. Still practicing but for the first time had to defend my faith! I could not understand how fellow Christians would attack other Christians. I also could not grasp that these same Christians did not realize that Catholics are Christians. Finally I also could not understand that The Church of which I am a member of was questioned on its origin? Jesus started The Church with Saint Peter and it actually states this in the Bible, which, by the way, was also attacked. Also was questioned about Mary, and the Saints and the Eucharist etc. ok now that I have gotten all that off of my chest, I want to thank you for trying to help educate the masses about our Catholic faith. I just sat through a UA-cam channel called VaticanCatholic and those religious attacking Pope Francis and all Popes back to just before Vatican II. It was very disturbing. Thanks for being a conscience to my faith and with that helping me to restore mine.
Be careful of some Catholic channels that are just adding to division and confusion. Also, we live in a country that was Protestant-dominated from the beginning, so anti-Catholicism has always been a problem here. I hope you look to less-divisive channels like Catholic Answers, Counsel of Trent, Catholic Truth, and Pints with Aquinas for tips on defending the Catholic faith.
@@julieelizabeth4856 Julie, Thank you. I just cannot believe the vitriol that I see and hear in the Church. I have started to get rid of those hateful and misleading sites. You are a blessing and I thank you again.
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
I'm excited to learn what Missal would be best for a beginner just the Sunday or Daly?
As a young man raised Lutheran from birth, Catholicism was always seen as a taboo. I’ve never really considered it until now and this video definitely makes some good points. Will definitely be looking into Catholicism further, as it’s important to seek for truth without the weights of personal bias.
Read The Bible and you will know the many many flaws in catholicism. We do not need to confess to a priest to be forgiven, but to God. We do not pray to or through anyone- when Jesus rose from the dead the veil between man and God was torn. It says to call no man father (likely meaning church leaders) and catholics call the priest father. It says nothing about a priest not being allowed to marry- it actually says that doctrines of demons will say to not be given in marriage and abstain from certain foods (catholicm and islam), it says nothing about the pope, and the church founded by peter was not catholicism but the church of the apostles- catholicism began when the romans realized they could not stop christianity so they adopted it and made it their own by adding their pagan practices. If mary was to be so revered and praised and idolized- then it would say it. Jesus says no one born of a woman was as great as John the Baptist- mary was not as great as him- and neither or them should be idolized.
Under the vatican is a painting of lucifer and there are idols all around (likely ancient romans idols). If catholicism was the “one true church” then it would never have this- it would be destroyed immediately. Remember that ezekiel had a vision where he looked inside the temple and saw wicked abominations and leaders worshipped idols. Follow Jesus Christ, not the catholic church. Do not join denominations.
@@charlesadams8279 You sure are ignorant. You are a model Protestant.
@@georgepierson4920 im not a protestant
Catholics pray to Mary. And have idols all around the church. No thanks. I'll listen to God's laws over man's.
@J Kim give the verse with the context
I have been through a long journey of introspection, suffering, and searching for truth. I am not tied down to any single church or denomination. I was raised southern Baptist, I go to a church of Christ (lite) , and I am generally intellectually open to anything as long as it is rational and consistent with scripture, but also, what I have experienced and seen in life. All the lessons I've learned.
I've been very slowly putting the pieces of the puzzle of life and God together over the years of my life, and it's something I take very seriously. And it looks like God is finally revealing himself to me in a powerful way.
My sister is getting confirmed to the Orthodox church in a couple days, and I might follow suit. I really admire the mysticism of the orthodox church, and how divine everything feels as compared to the typical protestant church.
I have studied the teachings of the Catholics and I am starting to realize that I believe everything I've come across so far. And it appears from everything that I've seen, catholicism is correct in their teachings. I just dont know if I'm ready to commit to either one of them yet. I don't think it's something I should just jump into, because I don't feel like I am ready to accept it yet. Please pray for my journey and that I find God.
You will! Keep searching. The Catholic Church is the one true Church. Jesus is truly there.
@@limoncellosmith7594 think again ua-cam.com/video/ge3IgBCTRyc/v-deo.html
I have had a similar experience. It can be very hard to figure out what is right, but trust in the Lord that He will not lead you astray! God bless you.
You have been doing what your spirit has lead you to. Through prayers you will be able to let it guide you. God bless
You are saved by 1 Cor 15: 1-4,. Romans 10:9 says basically the same. There are more than 100 verses in the KJV that state that salvation is by faith alone. Paul taught "faith alone".
Please do not listen to these cults like the catholic church. Paul warned over and over that false teachers would pervert the Gospel.
We gain our entry into heaven by believing in 1 Cor 15: 1-4. Then after we are saved, the Holy Spirit moves and guides us to His pleasure and will.
Yes, we should do good works, we should be baptized, have communion. Jesus expects us to. We are created in Christ to do good works, but works are detached from our salvation.
Roman's 4:5 "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness".
Do not trust any church that perverts the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Do not trust any church that tells you that there is something else you must do to "prop up the cross". Read Ephesians 2: 8,9.
I am not a Catholic but this was so beautifully put I take my hat off to this priest.
Mark 16:16, John Chp. 3, Acts 2:38.
God Bless you 😇😇😇.
Still in process to becoming a Catholic here in Cambodia. It gonna be another two years until I will get a baptized!!🥰
Catholicism is the way!! Good luck
@@newyorkranger169
I have a question for you. You're more than likely familiar with Son Light Ministries, the one headed by Jimmy Swaggart and his son Donnie. They are very anti-Catholic and it's very obvious, I think a lot of the protestants get their information about the Roman Catholic Church from them. The reason I say this is because I've seen many protestants here on UA-cam quoting them verbatim.
Well, according to Donnie Swaggart, he states that the King James Version was the first Bible, and that the Catholics *added* the other books later. Is this true?
I was raised a protestant by the way, and have been looking more into the Catholic Church.
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Thank you for the long detailed reply. You sound like an informed man on the matter. My name is Robert De Los Santos btw.
Concerning your critisms of The Catholic Church when you were still protestant, I can say that I was taught to criticize Catholics in my Sunday school class. I remember the teacher telling us the Catholics didn't know who Jesus was (is), and that Catholics pray to a "dead Jesus" as signified by the Crucifix.
So when I would challenge Catholics on their views it was just mockery. But what is leading me away from Protestantism is all the disunity among their many churches. I went to a church in a small town that had about 12 churches there. There is another small town down the way called Kingsburg in California, that's in the Guinness book of World records for having the most churches for a small town. All these churches have one thing in common, they've abandoned the religion of Christianity and preach about having a "relationship" with Jesus. The thing is, who decides the terms of the relationship? It's certainly not Jesus, considering all the feminists, homosexuals, weak beta males, and youth on their cell phones during church service. Not to mention the loud rock n' roll music being played. It's more like it's a social gathering instead of a house of God. And this Jimmy Swaggart ministries, I could go on forever about them. Which reminds me of a book called, Jimmy Swaggart Made Me Catholic by Tim Staples who worked as a youth minister at their Bible camp. Have you heard of it?
Hah I'm Cambodian as well! I will pray for you. The faith is hard in rural areas
i call you to Islam. Be musilm and you will be saved.
We love Jesus (peace be upon Him) and He also was Musilm
My whole childhood, I was baptised and raised Catholic. I never worried about my faith, and had trust in the church to protect me, teach me, and care for me. In 2021, my parents became born again Christians, and I wasn't sure how to feel. I still dont know how to feel. My mind aligns most naturally with Lutherianism, but I miss the structure and tradition of my initial faith. I have learned so much about the Lord in these past few years, at these new churches I've been going to.. But for some reason, I feel this constant pull back to Catholicism.. My parents both revere Catholic teachings as wrong and full of idolatry. My mother is even scared I will revert back to that faith. When I was a child I was sure I wanted to be a saint, a nun.. What am I to do?..
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. U seem like you're looking for truth. Jesus is the answer bro he loves you
Fr. Mike always offers good teaching.
The King is not gone though. He lives through the Holy Spirit that dwells in us
Yes, but when there are many Christians with different ideas, who is being guided by the Holy Spirit? We believe God gave this mission to the apostles and their succesors (Acts 15,2 and Acts 15,28) (1 Tim 3,15) and above them Peter and his successors (Mt 16,18-19) (Jn 21,15)
He’s not gone. He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. His Bride the Church is an extension of himself HIS MYSTICAL BODY is a walking living a breathing organism. Jesus is the word made flesh. Jesus is not a just special figure in written documents (the Bible). Jesus is the founder of a living sacrament (the Church). When he established this church on the faith of the apostles he appointed Simon as the leader of the apostles to protect the faithful, renaming him Peter (Rock) “and on this rock I will build my church” giving Peter the Authority to serve and protect the rest. The Bishops since the apostolic age are the successors to the apostles and the Bishop of Rome is successor to the apostle Peter. Protestants remember a moment in history. Catholics are members of a historical body.
@@Rome_77 Except he did not make Peter the leader of the apostles. There is no where in the bible where Jesus told Peter that. What Jesus did say was that they (the apostles) were all brothers, and told them that none of them was over the other. He said that greatest among them would be the least of them. He repeatedly told them to be servants. Does the Pope seem like a servant to you or do people serve him?
How clueless someone can be about the Bible to deny Saint Peter prominent role among the apostles? lol
@@ghostapostle7225 No one has denyed Peter's role among the apostles. But what about Paul or John? Are they less important then Peter? Did they contribute less than Peter? I view all the apostles as equals as Jesus did.
I was baptized Lutheran as a baby, now in a Lutheran school, 14 years old, it's my last year in middle school and that school, but I believe in Catholocism and I'm getting reconnected with my old Catholic friend and I'm going to go to church with her soon! :)
@dracos girl. Please read your Bible. God will reveal His truth to you.
@@melodyb7018yes, please read the Bible; God will let you see the Catholic Mass, all over it, when the right time comes. God bless you!
@@elenag2965 What kind of bible you can see the Catholic mass?
Are you seeing sacrificing of humans in your bible?
Question of the week 30: 12/17/2022
Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Sabbath day, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 29:
Question was: What is First Love in this verse?
>Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
When we first learned about our savior, Jesus, our hearts overcame with joy and happiness and could not describe the sensations we felt as we can't hardly contain them.
With that enthusiastic emotions we want to spread the gospel of Jesus to anyone we meet and to the whole world every moment of the day.
We are in love with Him.
This acts of caress needs time and effort and hard work. And remembering the things Jesus spoken to us.
As the time passes that zealousness has fizzled out and started to tip our toes back into the cares of the world.
Are we saying ourselves this?
>Luke 12:45-46
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
So be ready!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
How can we revive the feeling of First Love back again?
FYI: Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating this Feast of the dedication.
Evening of 2nd day, Sunday (12/18/22) to evening of Monday (12/26/22). 8 days of celebration.
>John 10:22-23
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
Question of the week 32: 1/7/2023
Happy Sabbath, Saints!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
Answer to Question of the week 31:
Question was: When is God's New Year's day?
God has established His calendar from the beginning.
>Genesis 1:5
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
>Genesis 1:14
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
Months were already established.
>Genesis 8:5
And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen.
>Genesis 8:13
And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.
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Days are determined by the phases of the Moon cycle.
1st day of every month begins with New moon.
So, when is God's New Year's day? March 21 (Abib) for 2023.
Abib (also called Nisan), an ear of corn, the month of newly-ripened grain ( Exodus 13:4; 23:15); It began about the time of the vernal equinox (marks the beginning of spring), It was called Nisan, after the Captivity ( Nehemiah 2:1).
On the fifteenth day of the month, harvest was begun by gathering a sheaf of barley, which was offered unto the Lord on the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
On the 3rd day of creation;
>Genesis 1:11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
On the 6th day, Adam and Eve, and all the creatures that God created were able to eat the fruits, grains and nuts.
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When the children of Israel (People of God) were under the bondage of Egypt for 430 years, they have forgotten what was established by God.
He reiterated the timelines according His guidelines.
>Deuteronomy 16:1
Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.
>Exodus 12:2
This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.
>Leviticus 23:5
In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord's passover.
>2 Chronicles 35:1
Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the Lord in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month.
>Ezra 6:19
And the children of the captivity kept the Passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month.
God has set every events according to His timeline with His Calendar.
-Seventh day Sabbath
-Flood
-Birth of Issac.
-Freeing 430 years of bondage the children of Israel who dwelt in Egypt. (Exodus 12:40)
-Feast days (pointing to Jesus).
-70 years of Babylon captivity.
-70 years of Daniel's prophecy.
-Birth of Jesus.
-Death of Jesus
-Pentecost.
-Gospel open to the gentiles.
-1260 years prophecy (Under the Papal power/dark age of Bible)
-2300 years prophecy (Cleansing of the sanctuary - began atonement of Jesus)
Date of Day of the Lord's return was not given.
>2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
So should we dismiss God's calendar?
Jesus said,
>Matthew 4:4
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
As we are children of God, should we not keep all His word?
Nevertheless, we are using secular calendar (Gregorian) in tune with the world.
Feast of the Tabernacle remains to be observed. Will be fulfilled at the 2nd coming of Jesus.
Also,
>Isaiah 66:23
And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord.
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Question of the week: What does it mean when Jesus said,
>Mark 3:33
And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?
Father Mike always comes through- I had my 16 year old granddaughter ask me why do we celebrate Easter- I gave a crash course but I need more- she used to go to Mass with me when she was little but we are far away from each other now. I need some assistance and thought of Father Mike- I’ll keep searching his video tutorials 🙏🏽
I don't want to be that guy and start something but, he said that when Jesus was talking to Peter in Mathew chapter 16 Schmitz says it is like what Isaiah was talking about in " Isaiah chapter 22" but i read this reference and i didn't find what he was talking about. Anyone know whoch may be the correct verse or scripture? Or correct me if im wrohg about his referencing?
Never Mind I wasn't reading it properly. Apologies Schmitz
I’m Eastern Orthodox and I feel blessed. Thank you Father Mike for your views. 🙏🏼
Do you think we'll ever mend the great schism?
@Cavachoncx3 proof?
@Cavachoncx3 lol I thought so. The Catholic Church has no beliefs that contradict the Bible.
@@cavachoncx3361where in the Bible can I find, that we shouldn’t ask the saints to pray for us?
@@cavachoncx3361 what if I show you in the Bible, that the saints do offer prayers for us!?
I attended a few different churches growing up but never felt the love and peace only God can provide, but I prayed a lot for God to put me in the right church and I was always led to the Catholic Church 🙏🏽 got married and baptized Catholic, and baptized my two kids 🙏🏽
So happy for you Brother! Praying you and your family will get to Heaven 🙏
@@hannahnymous Amen! I pray for you and yours as well!!
You don't know how to interpret God's words. I think the devil inside you the one who put you in wrong way... hahahahhahaha
@@mingguknj8445 Here's a cool trivia for you.
In the DAVIDIC KINGDOM, the MOTHER is the QUEEN not the wife. And the Queen Mother of the King, interceeds for the people. See 1 Kings 2:13-25.
So, if Jesus is King from the line of David, who is His Queen? Who is the Queen of the Kingdom of Jesus?
God doesn't lead to lies and or to devil worshipers YOu dare make GOD a liar? He may however permit it in order that you learn something true and turn back to him> ONLY Yeshua Christ saves
I'm very interested in learning more about Catholicism as a Christian, and I agree it is the Church Jesus started. Sadly the nearest Catholic Church is over 30 minutes away, and the Church I've been going to is about 10. I also don't have my driver's license yet, so I get driven to our Church by my dad, but once I do have it I'd love to visit that church sometime to learn more about it.
Amen brother! Let me know if there’s any questions you have. I pray for your conversion!
@@SamScott99 Thank you my brother (or sister), I appreciate that! God bless you. 🙂
I don’t understand the reasoning behind someone saying that because we have an inerrant and infallible book, we must have an infallible interpreter when that’s improbable. It’s impossible to be completely correct or perfect when interpreting scripture or living life and is therefore unbiblical. Can someone enlighten me behind this reasoning or thought process?
because most of the scriptures are self-interpreting. most of it explains itself and its doctrines by its own verses. However, speaking with other christians on the issues you find confusing is never a bad idea.
I am currently in RCIA at the moment at Sacred Heart in Canton, MS ❤️
I pray more black people seek Catholicism due to the authority and structure
Many missionary baptist churches teach the Bible but do not teach the accountability of sin which divides my race all around the U.S.! We hate one another and can’t come together 😔
There’s lots of truly amazing black priests, bishops and cardinals, very orthodox in their pastorate
@@MB-zn9vg I pray to see more where I live ... ❤️❤️ I want the killings to stop in my community 😔. I pray for the world and pray for peace and love all over
We have black early Church fathers and Saints which are also the champion of our faith, St. Augustine have his own church here in the Philippines and is one of the oldest.
Bless you, and a preemptive WELCOME HOME! I join you in prayers for unity and for your community ❤️. I love that Catholicism is a true universal diverse community of believers like Heaven will be.
the accountability of sin divides all people, not just black people. You think we all 'hate one another' as opposed to whom? the totally unified pure white race?
The bible is not at odds with science, the bible has scientific truth in it.
It is and he is right to admit it at 7:30 because it's the 21st century and there is no shame in that especially in the scientific era and the role the Church had in both promoting and impeding scientific discovery in their mixed history. What can be described as 'scientific' in the Bible is also nowhere near the standard achieved by the modern scientific; they are more mythical and conjectural in nature e.g the astronomy and cosmology in the Bible.
It can depend whether you interpret what is written: literally or figuratively. The Bible says that there are "four corners of the earth". Is it then teaching that the earth is flat because it states this? No, but it then means that there are literal or figuratively interpretations. Issues arise when someone takes what is written literally when it is figurative.
YOU GO RON!!
Yes, science are showing in the scripture.
Job 28:25
To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
Job 26:7 (KJV)
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Happy Sabbath!
Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.
God's 4th Holy Seventh Day Sabbath commandment.
Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 58:13, Matthew 12:8
Leviticus 23:3
Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an HOLY CONVOCATION; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings.
John 14:15
If you love me, keep my commandments.
Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Love in Christ.
So does quran... Having some truth in it does not equate to not being at odds with science. Science doesnt support existance of god, you do, you are at odds with science.
Father Mike, God bless you for your teachings via this platform. I grew up Catholic and I am a big believer of God and although I wouldn’t be able to defend my faith as a Christian, I feel it deeply in my soul that I have been blessed to be born a Catholic-It just feels right. However, I am doing my due-diligence bc I want to be able to get to the point where I know the facts from heart and was wondering if you could explain how Orthodox Christianity(Catholicism) differs from Roman Catholicism. It seems to me like our believes are almost identical.
Hello my friend! First of all, “Roman Catholicism” doesn’t exist. The church is the Catholic Church. There is the “Roman” rite (called the Latin rite).
Second, orthodoxy differs from Catholicism because they reject the authority of Peter.
God, among your many gifts< i think you for the gift of Father Mike.
I was born and raised catholic, went through a rough patch where I said this can’t be real and converted to Islam, stayed that way for almost a year, and finally went on to realize Islam was not the truth- Christianity is the truth, but I thought Catholicism ain’t it and became a Pentecostal Christian, I went back to Catholic Church today, and I just felt the presence of God. Catholicism is the truth and I’m glad to be catholic again.
Beyond what you think what does God actually say so that you are following Jesus and not your thoughts. Gods word won't lie. The word Catholic is not in the Bible neither is purgatory.
Hebrews 9:27
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
(The Only name followers of Jesus that is in the Bible is Christian. Catholic is a lie.)
1 Peter 4:16
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
*O People of the Book!* Do not go to extremes regarding your faith; say nothing about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger of Allah and the fulfilment of His Word through Mary and a spirit created by a command from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers and do not say, “Trinity.” Stop!-for your own good. Allah is only One God. Glory be to Him! He is far above having a son! To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And Allah is sufficient as a Trustee of Affairs. [Surah An-Nisa; 4:171]
Christianity doesn't say you need go to church to be saved. You need to pray and accept Jesus as lord and Savior and walk with him throughout your day. Going to church will not save you, it's a beautiful place to go, sing and pray but Catholics think by going to Church you'll be saved and that's its the only place where the Lord is. But when God speaks through the Bible, he offers eternal truth. The difference with Christians is Catholics believe by doing good works you will be saved but Christianity is living for Christ Jesus in everything we do in our daily lives we talk to God pray through the day and listen to his word and only his word and not just do good deals hoping to be saved and connect to him. He's says to study the word of God in 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. And in Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) he says Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. For Christians the word of God as it says in romans
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Scripture also tells us to not worship anyone other than God which is what's the Catholic church teaches from a young age to pray to Mary but Jesus says 1 Corinthians 10:19-20 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Christianity is harder than any other religion but honestly its not a religion is a relationship out Creator and Lord Jesus Christ because. Christians believe you will not obtain salvation, by Peter, Moses, Not by Works, Not by Mary, Not by attending church, not by a rosary, not by law, not by meditation, not by confession, not by water baptism, not by holy water, not by sabbath, not by inscens, nor by devotion to idols, because in 1 Timothy 2:5 it says For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. There is no Hail Mary in her Bible because in Romans 3:23 Jesus says For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; There's a difference between Catholics and Christians and Christianity is not in a church it is Invisible and the Kingdom Of God lies in us who believe in him and call on his name and live by his word because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. John 4:4 (KJV)
@@Shiestyyyyy You sure have no idea what you are talking about. You are a great Protestant.
@@georgepierson4920 what?
When I was incarcerated I saw people laugh at and take advantage of the pastors who passed out free bibles. Every time a new pastor came you would have someone who would be saved every time. You had people who would be saved every time and take it as a joke. I love the fact that with catholicism, you are normally required to practice what you preach to even be allowed to be a member of the church. I can understand the dislike of rules and acceptance of everybody because I grew up methodist, and Jesus preaches acceptance, but I have seen quite a few times where people who were saved and accepted Jesus seemed artificial and less true. And seeing this angered me. Your life should have structure. A lot of Christians today live loosely and do not practice what they preach. I know we are all human, but sometimes it just gets ridiculous and this is why I strayed away from Christianity and became agnostic. They were hypocrites. Now, I'm looking into catholicism because the structure and the rules, and actually living your everyday life like what you read in the Bible is seen more in catholicism. A lot of people believe in Jesus, but do nothing to practice what he preached and did. They think simply believing in him is enough. Part of believing in him is putting in the work and doing your daily duty as a Christian soldier. And a lot of people do not do this. God is a cheat code for the afterlife for a lot of people and they sin and do terrible things and then later do them again because they think they are saved and will be forgiven. This is no way to worship in my opinion.
So sad to see that you are soo blind to what that catholicism is. Turn to Christ for only Christ saves. Its not about rules and structures such as man made traditions and practices but about being saved in GOD's Grace by faith and Christ structuring your heart. ONLY GOD WORKS at structuring people and its a life process through trials and tribulations in which everyday Christ turns your hearts. True repentance comes from GOD almighty only and not some pagan devil worshipping cult that kills Christ every mass, as evil cannibals and vampires throwing themselves at his flesh and blood as animals filled with stupidity and ignorance... May Christ show you the true way... amen
@Chris Tian - You have wonderful insights & articulate them so well. I am so appreciative of the fact that you are willing to learn about the true teachings of the Catholic Faith in order to make your decision, & do not allow yourself to be swayed by the false witness so often given by those who pretend to speak with authority about what Catholics believe, when they actually know pretty much NOTHING of the teachings of the Catholic Church. (Bearing false witness is a crime against God, but there is much of it posted about the Catholic Faith in this comment section, from people who SAY they follow Christ's teachings.)
Christ indeed came to save us & He offers us salvation, but He will not force us to accept that salvation... it is within our free will to accept or reject what He offers. When we SAY THE WORDS, "I accept", but by our actions spit in our Lord's face, with disobedience & unrelenting pursuit of worldliness (making false gods of anything that makes us feel good), our Lord hears us say, "I reject you & the salvation you offer"... He is not naive... He can read between the lines.
If we truly accept our Lord & the salvation He offers, we enter into relationship with Him, & we use His teachings & the guides He left for us, to become humble & obedient; we take on the work of trying to get better at doing His will.
You are right that the Catholic Church has lots of rules & structure... it is one our Lord's great gifts to us... to help us grow in relationship with Him... to help us give Him what He most wants from us, our obedience. Our obedience is how we prove to Him that we love Him, & an excellent way to make it clear that we truly do accept the salvation He offers.
God bless you, Chris Tian! The Catholic Faith is incredibly deeply meaningful & full of spiritual richness... the more you learn about the true teachings of the Faith, the more in awe I expect you will become!
I recommend studying The Holy Mass to come to understand the meaning behind every aspect of The Mass, to allow yourself to experience the fullness of the gift it is. (I used to have a great podcast on my phone for this & would love to share the link with you, but my phone died recently & I have no access to it right now!) The Real Presence of our Lord, Jesus in The Holy Eucharist is an incredible Gift... I cannot fathom anyone knowing of this & yet denying themselves the opportunity to receive our Lord in this precious Sacrament!
I also recommend learning about The Divine Mercy (TDM), as well as praying The Divine Mercy Chaplet (TDMC) each day. To learn more, Father Chris Alar has a great UA-cam video about St. Faustina & TDM, & Matt Maher has a beautiful version of TDMC in song on UA-cam.
I'm praying for you & this journey that you have been guided to take. May God bless you!
@@mcsmama ONLY FALSE WITNESS IS YOU
@@mcsmama Catholicism IS NOT CHRISTIAN You Marion Babylonian based lying, thieving pagan church who worships the devil and makes Christ a liar
@@ruidacosta8432 Get rid of that hatred!
Father, you just blew my mind. everything you said is so true.
According to the Holy Quran, Jesus didn't claim that he was the son of Allah(God) and he didn't introduce himself as the God but He said:
Quran - Zuhruf 64
I seek refugee in Allah from the Satan.
In the name of Allah ,Rahman ,Rahim
"Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So worship Him. This is a straight path."
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And on the resurrection day Allah will ask Jesus about the Christian faith.
Quran - Maaide 116-118
And [beware the Day] when Allah will say, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, did you say to the people, 'Take me and my mother as deities (gods) besides Allah?'" He will say, "Exalted are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have no right. If I had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, it is You who is Knower of the unseen.
I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer over them, and You are, over all things, Witness.
If You should punish them - indeed they are Your servants; but if You forgive them - indeed it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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If you love Jesus, accept him as a Messenger not as the God and not as the son of Allah. If you are follower of Jesus, believe in Messenger Muhammad, too. Because that's what he really wants you to do. And he heralded the coming of Messenger Muhammed. Jesus said to his people this👇👇👇
Quran -Saff -6
And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic."
Quran -Women 171
O People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of Allah and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. And do not say, "Three"; desist - it is better for you. Indeed, Allah is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.
Why is priest a man? I never know a woman priest
Dear to all believers. Believe in yourselves and God Amen
I converted to Catholic finally after years of Lutheranism. The thing I could never reconcile was that in all Protestant religions, the 1500 or so years after the crucifixion and before the reformations are completely forgotten about or ignored. The church started with St. Peter so why ignore that? Not to mention that many of my questions were answered when going through RCIA. I took the classes not particularly intending to convert but not ruling it out. When I realized how much continuity there was and how many of my lifelong questions were answered, there was no going back!
Dorothy Richter God bless you!
Dorothy Richter, you are right, the 1500 years before the reformation, Catholics should be really proud off! They annihilated everybody not agreeing with them! Albigensian, and many others! These groups had the real faith, but the RCC felt threatened by them and put them to the stake! Now, who am I to say that? Catholic of 55 years, who has seen the light, Dorothy welcome to the Darkness (RCC), enjoy!
Richard Rettenmaier dam bro I understand you don’t wanna do good works so good for you
You joined a Roman emperor cult and rejected Christ. Repent and leave the cult.
Based! Renouncing the heretical Lutheran ways and joining the one true faith
I did ask God. What should I be? Catholic? Protestant? He said, “You should be mine.”
Whitney Tarkington, absolutely true
And (remember) when God will say (on the Day of Resurrection): "O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say unto men: ‘Take me and my mother as deities beside God?’" He will say: "Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours; truly, You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden. Never did I say to them except what You commanded me - worship God, my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them; and You are a Witness to all things. (Quran 5:116-117)
Surah Al Fath Chapter 48 Verse 28
It is He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all religion. And sufficient is Allah as Witness.
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We as muslim believe in one great creator that sent messengers from Adam , Nosh Ibrahim , Musa , Jesus and the last Prophet Muhammad peace be upon all of them.All of the messengers and prophet were sent to convey one message "There is no one worthy of worship except Allah",meaning the convency of absolute monotheism. I invite you all to islam and to read the Quran.
The Quran (the word of the one true God) states in Surah ikhlas:
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
And there is none like unto Him
@@applez3015 Yes. The one you love is the one I love. ❤️
@@whittark111 why don't you become Muslim and worship the one true God whonsent Jesus peace be upon him as a messenger ?
@@whittark111 Jesus Christ started the Catholic Church.
I love this, makes so much sense.
Idk why everyone says you talk fast. I think you talk perfect! I can’t stand when people take forever to talk.
I Can Watch & Hear This Every Month 💯✝️🛐⛪🙏Stay Strong In Your Faith Stay Brave Go In Peace✌️🕊️
I’m honestly considering converting soon. I’m a Protestant, but the more I learn about Catholicism the more I want to join
I pray for you to find the true way, brother.
Did you know that the most serious Protestant preachers convert to Catholicism? 😊
You're not protestant. Protestants protested the Catholic church for manipulation. Matin Luther helped start the reformation. If you were protestant, you wouldn't go back to heretical teachings.
I will say that even though I think there is heretical teachings in Catholicism, i still have much love headed y'alls way.
@@QueenIsabella777 where are you getting that statistic from? I’m fairly certain that’s completely false
Factos. Sharing this rn to all my protestant friends
Done my homework. Been a Christian all of my life to one extent or another.
Homework on all doctrines throughout Christianity. Catholicism is riddled with corruption and additions, so not for me thank you.
I am aware that there are some lovely Christians within the Church independent of doctrine, so I’ll just do my best in getting on with Loving God above everything else and others as myself.
Within that there will be a few Roman Catholic friends.
They’ve loved me, despite myself. I’ve loved them.
I can understand as to how doctrine has developed, however I’m just happy to stick with the Book. There’s enough there to keep me concentrated on Jesus as my saviour.
I don’t need anybody else thank you.
Be blessed with the full armour.🙏
Thanks, Fr. Mike. Half of my family is Protestant, so I love interdenominational dialogue! God has taught me so much through it! I want to have more dialogue with others, but I also want to make sure I’m solidly grounded in my Catholic faith. It can definitely seem like a battle at times! (Not a battle with my family members who have different beliefs lol; a spiritual battle for me to know why I believe what I believe as a young person).
Matthew 23:9
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
@@ghoetzinjal2660
Catholics ignore scripture that challenges their beliefs.
@@ghoetzinjal2660 i hope you don't refer to your dad as father then lol
There’s only one Father in heaven, please read your Bible the Lord Jesus Christ is who we want to obey not any tradition that doesn’t follow scripture. Please I pray you read your bible and ask God to teach you. God tells us to be Holy because he is Holy. God does not say be apart of any denomination. The doctrine matters and following what the apostles and prophets preached.
@@larenphillips9673 Why, my friend, are you arguing with a young woman you don’t know? Maybe there is a better use of your time? I found Jesus through my faith :) It’s about Him, not what divides us. The word “Catholic” means universal. If I didn’t find Him through my faith, I’d course I would have walked away :) Okay. Yes. I read the Bible everyday, and I encountered Him :)
You’ve given me pause to seriously consider my view of being Christian but not Catholic. You make a compelling and cogent argument for the Church.Thankyou.
The Roman Catholic Church uses the argument that Peter is the rock to which Jesus referred as evidence that it is the one true church. As we have seen, Peter’s being the rock is not the only valid interpretation of this verse. Even if Peter is the rock in Matthew 16:18, this is meaningless in giving the Roman Catholic Church any authority. Scripture nowhere records Peter being in Rome. Scripture nowhere describes Peter as being supreme over the other apostles. The New Testament does not describe Peter as being the “all authoritative leader” of the early Christian church. Peter was not the first pope, and Peter did not start the Roman Catholic Church. The origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Peter or any other apostle. If Peter truly was the founder of the Roman Catholic Church, it would be in full agreement with what Peter taught (Acts chapter 2, 1 Peter, 2 Peter).
In addition, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear that Christ is both the foundation (Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:11) and the head (Ephesians 5:23) of the church. It is a mistake to think that here He is giving either of those roles to Peter
The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the idolatrous people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word
Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and church tradition. Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.
On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church?
@@VeronicaMartinez- impressive, considered and well researched response. As a Christian, l’ve wondered the value of the church in our contemporary world. The Priest suggests, if you have a question of Biblical interpretation or understanding he’s your go too guy for an answer. As the focal point of Canonical interpretation if not your Priest, then who? For what it’s worth, l understand the Koran is taken from the Bible, taken from the Torah, taken from Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten (Amen = Amon, first monotheistic), taken from Assyrian God Ashur, taken from Amorites who merge one God from the many Sumerian Gods.
@@jpercy4811 This person is misleading you. We know from the earliest Christian writers--the church fathers--that Peter and Paul founded the church in Rome. And Peter actually does tell us that he was in Rome, but he does so in code. In Peter's letters, he mentions that he's hiding "in Babylon." However, the ancient city of Babylon had been destroyed for centuries, and was almost 2,000 miles away from the Mediterranean where the Apostles began their work. As it turns out, the underground Christians in Rome, under the persecution of emperor Nero, referred to Rome as "Babylon" in their letters, as code. This is because Peter and the other early Christians didn't want to give away the locations of their friends, and Babylon was synonymous with "sinful city." The earliest Christians taught that Peter was crucified upside down by Roman authorities when he was caught, and that Paul was beheaded.
Irenaeus, a Greek bishop, wrote in 180 AD that Rome was the center of Christianity, "Because of its origin in Peter and Paul." (Against Heresies.)
A question I would pose to Protestant critics who insist that the Roman Catholic Church wasn't started by Peter (and Paul) in Rome, would be this: If it's not the Catholic Church, then which church is it? Where is this church that Jesus founded on Peter, that even Hades didn't prevail against? Where is it today? Was YOUR church founded by Peter?
Don't take my word for it, read the Church fathers. Ignatius of Antioch, Clement, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, John Chyrsostom, etc. Ignatius of Antioch, disciple of the apostle John and the first bishop of Antioch appointed by Peter, wrote in 110 that he didn't do anything "Without the permission of the Roman pontiff."
Peter's disciple Linus was the second Pope, and while we don't have any of Linus's letters, he and Clement were mentioned by Paul as "his fellow workers in Christ" whose names "were written in the book of life." Clement became the fourth Pope, and we DO have Clement's epistles.
Jimmy Akins has a great book compiling together their writings called "Fathers Know Best."
While I can't tackle all of Veronica's gish-gallop, I can summarize a lot of her egregious errors. For example, confessing to a priest comes from James 5:16 where the early Christians are told to confess their sins to one another, and from Jesus Himself giving the apostles the authority to forgive sins, which they passed on to their successors, the bishops and priests. The book of Hebrews has five WHOLE chapters dedicated to explaining that Christ founded a priesthood, and that this priesthood would be ruled by Christ as the eternal High Priest from Heaven. (These are Hebrews chapters 5, 7, 9, 10, and 12).
The New Testament also does show Peter's central role, especially in Acts, where his name is always mentioned first, and he's the apostle that the New Testament spends the most time talking about--his life, his struggle, his faith in Jesus, his failings and his victories--and we see Peter taking charge in the first councils in Acts.
This is called "show, don't tell." The Bible doesn't TELL you "Peter is the leader of the apostles after Jesus's assumption into Heaven," rather it shows us his central role.
I can also tackle all of Vicrtoria's BS in more detail if you'd like, but I think that's enough for one comment.
I wish every Protestant would watch this. Keep up the good work Father 💪
When us Catholics take the time to study the essence of our faith, doctrines and traditios, it's so clear to know why we are what we are.
found this video in 2022. Converted to Catholicsm. Learned about the history of catholicism, and proudly left the religion :)
"no man may come before god except through christ" through christ alone all men can be saved
That’s the first tenant of the Holy CC! Pax
You saying that because of catholics praying to saints? Well..you should study better because you havent understood anything.