I completed Bible in a Year last year and I’m now doing Catechism in a Year and I’m loving it more than I expected the history of the Catholic Church is beautiful and the Catechism is so important to really understand the faith Excellent video 🙏❤️
Funny how we all hear stories about Protestants bashing Catholics during mass, but whenever our catholic priest talks about Protestants during mass, he speaks about them with respect and dignity
As someone who was raised Lutheran, and attended evangelical churches for a few years, when I learned about the history and traditions of the Church, I understood why many of protestant beliefs do not make sense. Catholic and Orthodox churches are the original Church.
Nicely explained! "It doesn’t matter which Christian church you belong to; eventually, you’ll end up as a Catholic!" (This reminds me of an old Mercedes advertisement: "It doesn’t matter what car you drive; one day, you’ll drive a Mercedes.") The issue with various denominations is that they lack the teaching authority of the Church, and we all know that the first Church of Saints Peter and Paul was Catholic. While the history of Catholicism is painful and controversial-just like that of any other denomination-the Holy Magisterium of the Catholic Church remains unchanging and true. This gives Catholics the assurance of correct interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, like a wind in their sails.
@@nachtigon3400 why do you lie ? So you worship men who are failable . 50% of your Catholic USA followers are cultural Christians. Your claims are false.
What do you think about the Orthodox arguments against acceptance of the Catholic Church? Sorry I just have truly struggled with this issue, both Catholic and Orthodox have very strong arguments for being the true Church
@ do we share the same definition of invisible Church ? I’ve seen miracles done in Jesus name done all over the world. Catholic are the closest to biblical teaching on other followers of Christ. I’ve seen non clerical Christians lead millions to Jesus . I’m hoping for a catholic Billy Graham or orthodox in my life time
Well done! It took me many years more than you to come to the same conclusion, and all my bible are now Catholic. My newest and most prized at the moment is the Ignatius Catholic study bible with old and new testaments. Keeps me busy!
@@donhaddix3770 Can you explain why? And be honest, since you are arguing against the church, will you name your church or denomination you belong to? Be honest, don't use word salad to evade the question.
@ My comment is gone, but i believe i said something about bowing down befor images/statues. Im not arguing, i made a observation. Many catholics do get on their knees befor statues. Thats why they have kneelers. The born again will never do that. I dont belong to a church or religion.
What a great video dear sister! I loved how you presented the facts which show how much research you put into it. I have been a fan of your channel since I discovered it. God bless!
My main argument for the Catholic Church as the true church was in the saints. Our saints reaped great fruit and are the holiest people that lived. Their lives are proof we are the true church
Look up the videos by Gary Machuta on his Apocalypse Apochyrapha. He goes over a great video showing St. Jerome had pretty much renounced his earlier doubts of the deutero-canon by the end of his life.
I used to believe the eucharist/communion was just a symbol too. I think Catholic bashing encouraged me to return to the faith of my childhood, the Catholic church.
@@francescoaccomando7781 explain what you mean by this? secondly, don't paint protestants like that, and do you not hear yourself truly? you're belittling people because they don't believe or even heard of the Eucharist? you are being the Pharisees in Matthew 12 trying to point out people who aren't following the sabbath. So instead of pointing a finger offer guidance, with scripture on why you believe the Eucharist is important
@ I live in Italy and I have no contact with protestants as they are a minority, I only base myself of what I see on the internet (and I know that not all protestants are like that) but what I see is a strong anti-catholic sentiment. And I don't base my opinion only on the laymans. I watched several debates and proponents either pastors or scholars/theologians from different denominations, and the recurring theme is anti-catholic sentiment. They preach more anti-catholicism more than they preach about Jesus or the unity of the church. The preach that we are idolaters, that we worship mary, necromancy and so on. Do you disagree with this? Do you hold their same view that they call our institution demonic? Because this is what your brothers tell us. I don't see the same treatment from the catholic side. So, I'm justified to have this opinion of (not all) protestants, that they do the same anti-missionary approach the jews in the 1-2nd century did, and some to this day, as the protestants do anti-catholicism. Are your protestants brothers that do like the pharisees saying "where is it in scripture", "is unbiblical" and most of the time argue from a strawman and don't discuss in a manner to understand each other, but only to make polemics. I'm not belittling them, I'm rebuking them to not show love for their brothers in Christ. As any brother in Christ is expected to do. As for why I believe the Eucharist is important: Jn 6:53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Although the argument is not about the eucharist, is about how christians treat each other, as the OT pointed out.
@@francescoaccomando7781 I would have to agree that a lot of protestants do not offer much correction that is beneficial or is allowed for a conversation on differences HOWEVER that is the same for the catholic church as well this isn't a church thing but more of a human thing being stubborn before God. Look my point is you did not provide much of anything but point a finger like the Pharisees to make your point "the point" and the comment we are under is using tradition instead of scripture or ministering to someone for the things they might need. "John 10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a] They will come in and go out, and find pasture." Jesus uses metaphors and parables all throughout the New Testament that doesn't mean these things are literal. he explains why he speaks like this and I'll let the holy spirit give you decrement.
Bishops had their own local "canons" but there was a lot of variation, some including books that we don't hold as divine scripture today. And the scriptures they did have, they did not hold as a supreme authority, but rather complements Apostolic Tradition and the Magesterium.
Sadly a lot of protestants bashing Chatolic Church, but they don't understand that they actually bashing all apostles who were sent all around the world. Eastern Orthodox separated in the 4th century, Orthodox in 1054, and all ancient Churches have 95% or more percentages in Dogmas and practice. It couldn't be possible if they weren't teached same but due language differences or human flaws we were separated but all apostolic Churches are followed apostles so Chatolic Church because of apostolic succession confirm their Eucharist as valid. Essenes had a more books than Pharisees and that confirm Dead Sea scrolls. Hanuka, or Last Supper feast was in the book of the Macabies. When the politicians put their hands in the Church and capital city of the empire was removed from Rome to the Constantinopol, emperor Justinian (I think) kidnapped Pope from Rome to affirm their documents who were under Aryian influence and most of the Eastern Churches was under their influence so Pope was in the captivity 9 years, and after they broke him to affirm documents, he died on the back to Rome, and new Pope with magisterium rejected those documents.
Great job #journeytoholiness you have done your research and communicated it clearly and concisely. Nice to hear large and small points which added to a well rounded argument and defense of the amazing Catholic Church. Glory to God in the highest!
I am Catholic, and attend Mass. I work at a non-denom P church every Sunday where I get to hear the sermons. The lead pastor is an ex Catholic who is very gentle and kind toward Catholics. He says stuff like I'm an ex Catholic and proud of it - they taught me about God. He also refers to Mary as the Mother of God, and makes the sign of the Cross on occasion. If I were Protestant, I would go to his Church. But I will never abandon the Catholic Church, because I believe with all my heart and soul it is the fullness of Truth for the World, and the Mass is the greatest prayer. Not to mention all the theological errors of Protestantism, which I won't go into.
Truly, I appreciate your zeal for scripture and the Catholic Faith. I can see you do love reading the bible, have you considered a Douay-Rheims version of the bible. Which was translated from the latin Vulgate which was translated directly from the Hebrew and Greek by St. Jerome. Mentor to St. Augustine. I feel because of this it includes passages that speak more directly and in Catholic terms. (Priests) not Elders. That sort of thing. If you haven’t yet had a look ( maybe you do have one) Check it out. Peace of Christ be with you.
Very well focused. The Catholic church, no matter how hard or strange it's history may appear, will eventually unify all the other Christians and Churches. We need to stay strong, undivided, with a common sense and wisdom from God, but with open hearts for all believers or non-believers!
@@DadoMac 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 New International Version A Church Divided Over Leaders 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[a] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas[b]”; still another, “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. Church Easton's Bible Dictionary - Church Church [N] [S] Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., "the Lord's house"), which was used by ancient authors for the place of worship. In the New Testament it is the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly, the character of which can only be known from the connection in which the word is found. There is no clear instance of its being used for a place of meeting or of worship, although in post-apostolic times it early received this meaning. Nor is this word ever used to denote the inhabitants of a country united in the same profession, as when we say the "Church of England," the "Church of Scotland," etc. We find the word ecclesia used in the following senses in the New Testament: • It is translated "assembly" in the ordinary classical sense ( Acts 19:32 Acts 19:39 Acts 19:41 ). • It denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given to Christ, the invisible catholic church ( Ephesians 5:23 Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:27 Ephesians 5:29 ; Hebrews 12:23 ). • A few Christians associated together in observing the ordinances of the gospel are an ecclesia ( Romans 16:5 ; Colossians 4:15 ). • All the Christians in a particular city, whether they assembled together in one place or in several places for religious worship, were an ecclesia. Thus all the disciples in Antioch, forming several congregations, were one church ( Acts 13:1 ); so also we read of the "church of God at Corinth" ( 1 Corinthians 1:2 ), "the church at Jerusalem" ( Acts 8:1 ), "the church of Ephesus" ( Revelation 2:1 ), etc. • The whole body of professing Christians throughout the world ( 1 Corinthians 15:9 ; Galatians 1:13 ; Matthew 16:18 ) are the church of Christ. The church visible "consists of all those throughout the world that profess the true religion, together with their children." It is called "visible" because its members are known and its assemblies are public. Here there is a mixture of "wheat and chaff," of saints and sinners. "God has commanded his people to organize themselves into distinct visible ecclesiastical communities, with constitutions, laws, and officers, badges, ordinances, and discipline, for the great purpose of giving visibility to his kingdom, of making known the gospel of that kingdom, and of gathering in all its elect subjects. Each one of these distinct organized communities which is faithful to the great King is an integral part of the visible church, and all together constitute the catholic or universal visible church." A credible profession of the true religion constitutes a person a member of this church. This is "the kingdom of heaven," whose character and progress are set forth in the parables recorded in Matthew 13 . The children of all who thus profess the true religion are members of the visible church along with their parents. Children are included in every covenant God ever made with man. They go along with their parents ( Genesis 9:9-17 ; 12:1-3 ; 17:7 ; Exodus 20:5 ; Deuteronomy 29:10-13 ). Peter, on the day of Pentecost, at the beginning of the New Testament dispensation, announces the same great principle. "The promise [just as to Abraham and his seed the promises were made] is unto you, and to your children" ( Acts 2:38 Acts 2:39 ). The children of believing parents are "holy", i.e., are "saints", a title which designates the members of the Christian church ( 1 Corinthians 7:14 ). (See BAPTISM .) The church invisible "consists of the whole number of the elect that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ, the head thereof." This is a pure society, the church in which Christ dwells. It is the body of Christ. it is called "invisible" because the greater part of those who constitute it are already in heaven or are yet unborn, and also because its members still on earth cannot certainly be distinguished. The qualifications of membership in it are internal and are hidden. It is unseen except by Him who "searches the heart." "The Lord knoweth them that are his" ( 2 Timothy 2:19 ). The church to which the attributes, prerogatives, and promises appertaining to Christ's kingdom belong, is a spiritual body consisting of all true believers, i.e., the church invisible. • Its unity. God has ever had only one church on earth. We sometimes speak of the Old Testament Church and of the New Testament church, but they are one and the same. The Old Testament church was not to be changed but enlarged ( Isaiah 49:13-23 ; 60:1-14 ). When the Jews are at length restored, they will not enter a new church, but will be grafted again into "their own olive tree" ( Romans 11:18-24 ; Compare Ephesians 2:11-22 ). The apostles did not set up a new organization. Under their ministry disciples were "added" to the "church" already existing ( Acts 2:47 ). • Its universality. It is the "catholic" church; not confined to any particular country or outward organization, but comprehending all believers throughout the whole world. • Its perpetuity. It will continue through all ages to the end of the world. It can never be destroyed. It is an "everlasting kindgdom."
@ forget about denominations and the like. The question of all question is, does the Spirit of Christ actually lives in you? If He doesn't, you don't belong to Him, no matter how many "facts" you claim to have which are false from the core of what you have been told. By the way, the church was born in Acts 2 when all 120 persons received the Holy Spirit based on their faith obedience of what Jesus told them in Acts 1. A true Christian hardly ever speaks about the "church", they are too filled with the Lord Jesus to bother defending the church.
I don't have a valid baptism. I didn't know better and was baptized in a pentecostal church. They baptized in Jesus's name only because of what the book of acts says. 😢 I have adhd and it makes attending catechism after work very challenging, I get so tired after work.
Sounds like your doing OCIA? If so that's amazing keep it up. I am sure it's tiring when you just want to go home and relax but God sees your effort :)
@@prayunceasingly2029 both are apart of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, meaning they are in full communion with each other and share the same core beliefs, sacraments, and recognition of the Pope. However, there are differences in liturgical traditions, spiritual practices, and cultural expressions so it’s up to you what you prefer I guess.
Galatians 3:11 KJV "But that no man is justified by the law (works) in the sight of GOD, it is evident: for The Just shall live by FAITH. 22 But the Scripture has concluded all under sin that the promise by FAITH of JESUS CHRIST might be given to them that BELIEVE. 23 But before FAITH came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the FAITH which should afterwards be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto CHRIST, that we might be justified by FAITH. 25 But after that FAITH is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster (works of any sort). 26 For you are all the children of GOD (true believers) by FAITH in CHRIST JESUS." (Parenthesis mine)
A person can only be baptized into the Holy Catholic Church. "One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism." Can a person be baptized into Luther or Calvin? No. We are baptized into Christ and are members of His Body, which is one and the same thing as the Holy Catholic Church.
@@michaelogrady232 The Catholic Church teaches that baptism creates a real, though imperfect, unity among all Christians. This is emphasized in documents like “Unitatis Redintegratio” (Decree on Ecumenism) from the Second Vatican Council regardless of whether they are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant.
@journeytoholinesswithamanda Exactly. A baptized person is a member of the Holy Catholic Church until such time as they separate themselves from Her through obstinate heresy, schism, and apostasy. Thing is, it's difficult to distinguish between material and obstinate heresy, schism, and apostasy. Hence, the Church lays claim to them all, and seeks to bring them all to a deeper understanding of divine revelation. There is only one Church, and truth cannot contradict truth. God will decide who has willfully separated themselves from His Mystical Body. Our job is to be the salt and the light that draws them deeper into the bosom of their Holy Mother. God bless you!
Christ's eternal church is his people (Greek, ekklesia: assembly, congregation). Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Coptic, Syrian, Oriental, Protestant, etc., all the official denominations, are historical and cultural artifacts of this age. In the age to come, those temporary vessels to carry the gospel will be gone and there will just be Christ and his people. Have faith in the Lord Jesus and follow him. Love others who do the same. Perform good works so people will give glory to God. Be at peace with all others.
The church is ONE and not exclusive to Catholic, Orthodox, Reformed and Messianic Jew in Christ our God. Sacraments and Tradition has layers of meaning as does Eucharist. I have been through Catholic and Pentecostal on my journey. I see genuine in all the mainline denominations in Christ, though Mormons, Unitarians and JWs have a false Christ and gospel. I see us in Christ as Living walking sacraments and eucharist/thanksgiving in Christ in our lovefeasts and grace before meals and One essential Baptism in Spirit with fire speaking as a Salvationist among True and Vibrant Salvation Army Fellowship with the fullness of Christ and life within indeed. God Bless! Brian❤🙏
Christianity is not about the cc, it's about knowing the Spirit of God, and savior of the world! Why would Jesus come other than to save that which was lost? This is why all true followers of Christ are called Christians and not just one institution! Being born of the Spirit of God, is the true way to salvation! One is not saved by the church, one is born through Christ?
No, no, no one is not saved directly by the Church. The CCC from 1987 to 1995 has all this. We must cooperate and we do that through the Sacraments and being part of the Body of Christ. Read all of Gospel of John
To add to my comment is Truth of co equality of called men and women in Christ to lead and co lead Christs Church with Christ our One Head. Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1Peter 5:1, 1 Corinthians 7, Acts 18, Romans 16, Matthew 18.❤🙏
Well, until 397 AD, when the Church set the Canon of the New Testament, the only 'Scripture' was the Old Testament. None of the authors of anything in the New Testament of the Bible knew they were writing 'Scripture'. So, who is the authority before there was a Bible? The Church. Another difference is this, the focus. For example, in the Catholic Bible the Nativity narrative reads: "13 And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk. 213-14) Whereas, KJV reads: "13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Though close, one references the covenant between God and man "and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” where the other highlights the free gift, "and on earth peace, good will toward men."
You have to believe then that Jesus gave the first Mass--so, he sacrificed himself before he did so literally--oh, but it's anathema not to believe it's him being literally crucified again and again and again and again. . What about foot washing?
@journeytoholinesswithamanda Thank you for the reply. I assumed it was youtube, but what is being deleted makes no sense. It seems like the censorship is so much more severe lately, and it was bad before, (edit: but then we can still see comments saying horrible stuff all the time)
those are technically not Protestant denominations. they believe they are different altogether due to receiving special revelation. they would call themselves "restorationist". they are not offshoots of the reformation.
“With Protestant churches what you get online is what you would get in person.” 1:39 That is not true of historic Protestant churches where community was a huge emphasis. Maybe big box evangelical, yes. In my experience, community has been richer and more accessible in Protestant churches and Catholic Mass has been an in-and-out experience for individuals. I’ve been to both and am now in an Anglican Church which has a balance of these, including Eucharist and the Real Presence, similar to what I’ve experienced in Orthodoxy. Your experience sounds pretty limited based on this comment, but I may be misunderstanding your intent.
Anglican does not have valid Eucharist. No matter how much they believe that they have, they don't. They broke from the Apostolic succession and as such, do not have valid Priest ordination and thus cannot convect the host into the Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ.
Thankfully Christians are not gatekept from salvation by one sect of Christianity claiming to have perfect faith, nevermind dogmatic believers that outright are contradicted by the Bible itself, which are Gods own words.
Where the Bishop appears there let the people be. Just as where JESUS CHRIST IS there is THE HOLY CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH. St.Ignatius of Antioch 107 AD. 🔑⛪️🍷🍞✝️📖💯🕊🔥
Young lady the tradition Roman Catholic belief are tradition establish by them trough out history. Which are different from how the early church during the Apostle worship. I read all the early father and we can make them say what we want. The Catholic when they got together were bishop from different churches. Those book and Epistles were around before the 400 when the Cannon was completed or what we call the Bible which was inspired by the Holy Spirit . Today the Roman Catholic Catholic Church claimed to be the true church and imposed on priest and people who wanted to served God dogma and theological belief that are not biblical. People who take a verse out of context can make it say what they want. I pray for you. I was excited when I went to the Catholic Church and started doing Rcia. I was curious since I went to a Catholic church as a kid and my mom had practice that since wear. So I study everything and found my self away from Jesus and asking Mary and other death people to pray for me and loosing my personal relation ship with God. Beautiful churches inside with great pictures. But not the true pured gospel. God Bless
@@amandabula8732 You are looking at the church from a sola scriptura lens. The fact is Christ first established a Church with 12 bishops. I’d love for anyone to show how the patristics disagree with the RCC and show how the early church is compatible with modern Protestantism.
It's a Catholic work, compiled, written, and intended for Catholics. That's why it only makes sense in its entirety only in the context of Catholic theology.
Perfect analyses! The Holy Bible is both a Spiritual Book of Everlasting Life and a Historical Book of Terrestrial Life. It vividly illustrates the seriousness and difficulty of the narrow path and narrow gate (Jesus Christ) that leads to Heaven. The Catholic interpretation of the Bible is built upon the lives of countless faithful Catholics, the blood of Martyrs, the zealous teaching of the Holy Magisterium, the wisdom of Catholic Philosophers and Church Fathers, the testimonies of Converts, and, most importantly, on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, forming a single deposit of Catholic Faith...and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it!
Absolute modernist nonsense. Protestants are not brothers in Christ. You cannot reject the Church and be in the Church all at the same time. Heretics can have had a valid baptism, but their heresy prevents them from receiving the grace of that baptism. They need to renounce their heresy and convert and persevere to the end in the True Faith to save their souls.
The problem is protestants genuinely have no idea where christianity and the bible came from. Can't really condemn someone for ignorance. It's our job to bring people to the truth in all love and patience.
@ You should investigate further without being so bias. Have you read the bible from cover to cover several times? Ignorance is not having a piece of (false) information, but having a DIRECT and very personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. You guys are enamored with the so-called "church" that you have no idea who the founder is, and what is He all about!
The problem of having a valid baptism is of three conditions: 1) form 2)matter and 3) intention. The form and matter can be correct however to be valid the baptiser would have to perform with the intention of the Catholic Church and all that she teaches by her authority. Having a baptism done by a group whose raison d’etre is against the Church would bring into serious doubt the validity.
@@seanjones1020 The Catholic Church teaches that baptism creates a real, though imperfect, unity among all Christians. This is emphasized in documents like “Unitatis Redintegratio” (Decree on Ecumenism) from the Second Vatican Council regardless of whether they are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant but yes it does require all of the above requirements.
No the Bible wasn't compiled by the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church is an off-shoot of the original church established at Nicea. That church had 5 patriarchs leading it, one of which was the Patriarch of the West, the Bishop of Rome. The other four were the Patriarchs of Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem. Beginning in the 7th Century, 3 of the other 4 were overrun by Islam. Constantinople held out until the 15th Century. So basically Islam created two Christian churches before Protestantism, the Roman West and the Greek East.
@@ji8044 Thanks for the comment and this is not accurate. The early Church, which compiled the Bible, was unified and included the Roman bishop as a key figure! The Catholic Church did not “break off” from the original Church established at Nicea. The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was a gathering of bishops to address theological disputes, especially Arianism (a heresy denying Christ’s divinity). At this time, there was no formal split between East and West; the Church was still united. The major schism (East-West Schism) occurred much later in 1054 AD, the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Orthodox Churches in the East. The division between West and East (the Great Schism of 1054) was not caused by Islam. Instead, it was the result of centuries of theological, cultural, linguistic, and political differences between the two.
@@journeytoholinesswithamanda You misread what I wrote, so that's on me. The church wasn't "still united" at Nicea, it was established for the first time ever at Nicea. Before that each major bishop was like the ruler of a petty kingdom, often with their own canon and sometimes with their own individual banned heresies. The Bishop of Rome was just another influential bishop there and for the next three hundreds years or so. He became "the Pope", and Roman Catholicism began when Islam destroyed the other patriarchies, exactly as I wrote. In fact for the 4th and 5th Centuries western Europe itself had many more Arian bishops than it had Chalcedonian ones. The schism between East and West was comparatively unimportant since the Eastern part of the church was so greatly reduced by the 11th Century to also ran status. I hope that helps with what I may not have been clear enough about. Thanks for the reply.
Every baptized person has the authority to baptize an unbaptized person who is in mortal danger. Only he says: I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
@@miklosfabian4722 Baptism is a pledge of a good conscience towards God. Faith comes first, this is why it says those who gladly received his word were baptized, which entails repentance and identification with Jesus. It entails change of heart, that we see in Acts 8 with the Eunuch. Simon in Acts 8, believed in the head, but not the heart. This is why after he was baptized, Peter told him he has no part in this. Nowhere in the Bible, was a person considered baptized, who did not know who they were baptized unto. This is like putting a ring on a baby's finger and claiming the baby is married. It is not the act of baptism in and of itself that saves, it is the faith God gives that saves, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is something one chose to do in the bible, not a parent (after they come to faith). Roman Catholics such as yourself uses the word "authority" way too loosely and is a major turn off. Every person is accountable for what they do, regardless of your claim of authority. So, when Philip baptized the Eunuch, he learned from the mistakes earlier on with Simon and Peter. An unbeliever is not going to baptize, just common sense.
@@francescoaccomando7781 Baptism is a pledge of a good conscience towards God. Faith comes first, this is why it says those who gladly received his word were baptized, which entails repentance and identification with Jesus. It entails change of heart, that we see in Acts 8 with the Eunuch. Simon in Acts 8, believed in the head, but not the heart. This is why after he was baptized, Peter told him he has no part in this. Nowhere in the Bible, was a person considered baptized, who did not know who they were baptized unto. All of the examples of baptism in the Bible, has Acts 8 in common with the Eunuch. It is a decision one makes to Jesus Christ, not a decision a parent makes for a baby. If you notice, the Eunuch was baptized in the desert where no one else was around. He had already experienced the change in the heart. This was between him and Jesus. The Catholic version of baptism is so off from the authors intent of the scriptures. It is largely based on eisegesis.
When I learn Church History that made me a reformer . I don’t know how anyone can be happy with the Catholic Church. Peter was married . Your” first Pope”
Married before He met Jesus , Jesus wouldn’t want Him to divorce ….1 Corinthians 7: 32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs-how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world-how he can please his wife- 34 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world-how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.
@ you think there is plan explanation in early Church there isn’t . To say otherwise your lying the disagreeing has always existed why before 1500s . The Catholic just killed the Christian’s that question there heresy
Thank you. I finally understand. When Catholics read the bible they search for themselves. They find versus that they can point at and say "that's me, that's the Catholic Church" instead of reading whole passages and looking for our Jesus. The bible is a love letter to Jesus. Once you stop looking for yourself and start looking for God you will find the way, the truth, and the life. God bless you and keep you. Amen
The Bible is the fullness of truth, once a person understands what it really means, he or she will eventually be led to the right path guided by the Holy Spirit.
Interesting, I was protestant until I studied the bible in depth along with church history, and it became abundantly clear that Christianity started with the Catholic Church. The bible is a Catholic book.
there was a thriving church for 400 years before there was a bible. it would be several hundred more years before churches would have complete bibles because each book was hand written. the bible comes from the church, the church doesn't come out of the bible. Jesus left us with an apostolic church, not a written bible.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 and yet those church fathers created a POPE list. 🤦♂️ Which church do you attend? I see you have no evidence for your false claims.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 History and the bible does not support you. The universal church was catholic, if you are intending to mean the western rite (Roman) some can argue that. However the catholic church, whether eastern, western, latin rites etc existed over 2000 years ago and created by Jesus all catholic practices are biblical. Eg Eucharist, apostolic successions, confessions etc.. which are all sacraments in the catholic church. Also the official name is the catholic church, roman emphasis was added by prots and most recent publications emphasize 'roman'. peace be with you.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 church father created a POPE list. There goes your theory. You and Wes Huff are wrong. Care to provide any evidence? Or just trust me bro.
I completed Bible in a Year last year and I’m now doing Catechism in a Year and I’m loving it more than I expected the history of the Catholic Church is beautiful and the Catechism is so important to really understand the faith Excellent video 🙏❤️
Funny how we all hear stories about Protestants bashing Catholics during mass, but whenever our catholic priest talks about Protestants during mass, he speaks about them with respect and dignity
This is so true. I've never heard a Catholic priest insult a Protestant. Protestants on the other hand.....
All protestant bibles had 73 books until about 1875, not the fifteen hundredths; 16th century vs 19th century.
Great video! Well done. May God bless you and guide you.
Well done sister. God bless you.
As someone who was raised Lutheran, and attended evangelical churches for a few years, when I learned about the history and traditions of the Church, I understood why many of protestant beliefs do not make sense. Catholic and Orthodox churches are the original Church.
Wow, this is so good! God bless you, young lady. 🙏
Nicely explained! "It doesn’t matter which Christian church you belong to; eventually, you’ll end up as a Catholic!" (This reminds me of an old Mercedes advertisement: "It doesn’t matter what car you drive; one day, you’ll drive a Mercedes.")
The issue with various denominations is that they lack the teaching authority of the Church, and we all know that the first Church of Saints Peter and Paul was Catholic. While the history of Catholicism is painful and controversial-just like that of any other denomination-the Holy Magisterium of the Catholic Church remains unchanging and true. This gives Catholics the assurance of correct interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, like a wind in their sails.
@@nachtigon3400 why do you lie ? So you worship men who are failable . 50% of your Catholic USA followers are cultural Christians. Your claims are false.
What do you think about the Orthodox arguments against acceptance of the Catholic Church? Sorry I just have truly struggled with this issue, both Catholic and Orthodox have very strong arguments for being the true Church
@ which proves they both are not . Do you think Jesus would let the “true” church be divided I don’t think so it’s not His way
@@dallasbrat81 are you a believer in the invisible church?
@ do we share the same definition of invisible Church ? I’ve seen miracles done in Jesus name done all over the world. Catholic are the closest to biblical teaching on other followers of Christ. I’ve seen non clerical Christians lead millions to Jesus . I’m hoping for a catholic Billy Graham or orthodox in my life time
Well done! It took me many years more than you to come to the same conclusion, and all my bible are now Catholic. My newest and most prized at the moment is the Ignatius Catholic study bible with old and new testaments. Keeps me busy!
That one is on my list!
as always on point, great job. god bless you.
Awesome interpretation of our faith young lady of the true Universal Catholic church
You have done your spiritual homework. Clear, precise commentary. God bless you.
Lovely. I am a Bible believing Catholic too.
Very well put together program, perfect length not too long not too short.. very organized and informative. ❤
I was a restless Protestant until the Holy Spirit informed me that Christianity is not the Bible, but the Catholic Church.
I beg to differ. Christians would not be found on their knees befor graven (carved,engraved) images.
your deceived
@@donhaddix3770 Can you explain why? And be honest, since you are arguing against the church, will you name your church or denomination you belong to? Be honest, don't use word salad to evade the question.
@ My comment is gone, but i believe i said something about bowing down befor images/statues. Im not arguing, i made a observation. Many catholics do get on their knees befor statues. Thats why they have kneelers. The born again will never do that.
I dont belong to a church or religion.
@ How am i deceived? Do some catholics get on the knee befor images/statues or not? You just dont like seeing it in print.
What a great video dear sister! I loved how you presented the facts which show how much research you put into it. I have been a fan of your channel since I discovered it. God bless!
Thank you so much! God bless you too!
Beautifully stated.
Well done defending the truth!
You are a wise and knowledgeable young Catholic woman - I pray for all my Christian brothers and sisters - God Bless 🙏🇦🇺🦘✝️
My main argument for the Catholic Church as the true church was in the saints. Our saints reaped great fruit and are the holiest people that lived. Their lives are proof we are the true church
Exactly, a medicine should be judged by the people who take it, not by the people who don’t.
Saint Thomas More strapped people to the rack for the crime of owning a bible. It proves they were catholic.
false
@@donhaddix3770stating that is false without saying why is not helpful my dude
@@danillo.eu.rodrigues read the bible. no catholic church
Yes, the mass is older than the compilation of the Bible. At the same time the Last Supper is a mass.
How old is the papal tiara?
Brilliant presentation. You have given people a lot to consider
Thanks sister! ❤
Well spoken!
Look up the videos by Gary Machuta on his Apocalypse Apochyrapha. He goes over a great video showing St. Jerome had pretty much renounced his earlier doubts of the deutero-canon by the end of his life.
@@39knights thanks 🙏🏼
You should Make a video with The Voice of Reason.
Well done, Thank you!🙏🙏
Amen 🙏 you go sister. God bless+
I used to believe the eucharist/communion was just a symbol too. I think Catholic bashing encouraged me to return to the faith of my childhood, the Catholic church.
Unfortunately protestants are doing exactly the same as anti-missionary jews did at the time of Christ.
@@francescoaccomando7781 explain what you mean by this?
secondly, don't paint protestants like that, and do you not hear yourself truly? you're belittling people because they don't believe or even heard of the Eucharist? you are being the Pharisees in Matthew 12 trying to point out people who aren't following the sabbath. So instead of pointing a finger offer guidance, with scripture on why you believe the Eucharist is important
@ I live in Italy and I have no contact with protestants as they are a minority, I only base myself of what I see on the internet (and I know that not all protestants are like that) but what I see is a strong anti-catholic sentiment. And I don't base my opinion only on the laymans. I watched several debates and proponents either pastors or scholars/theologians from different denominations, and the recurring theme is anti-catholic sentiment. They preach more anti-catholicism more than they preach about Jesus or the unity of the church. The preach that we are idolaters, that we worship mary, necromancy and so on. Do you disagree with this? Do you hold their same view that they call our institution demonic? Because this is what your brothers tell us. I don't see the same treatment from the catholic side.
So, I'm justified to have this opinion of (not all) protestants, that they do the same anti-missionary approach the jews in the 1-2nd century did, and some to this day, as the protestants do anti-catholicism.
Are your protestants brothers that do like the pharisees saying "where is it in scripture", "is unbiblical" and most of the time argue from a strawman and don't discuss in a manner to understand each other, but only to make polemics.
I'm not belittling them, I'm rebuking them to not show love for their brothers in Christ. As any brother in Christ is expected to do.
As for why I believe the Eucharist is important: Jn 6:53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
Although the argument is not about the eucharist, is about how christians treat each other, as the OT pointed out.
@@francescoaccomando7781 I would have to agree that a lot of protestants do not offer much correction that is beneficial or is allowed for a conversation on differences HOWEVER that is the same for the catholic church as well this isn't a church thing but more of a human thing being stubborn before God.
Look my point is you did not provide much of anything but point a finger like the Pharisees to make your point "the point" and the comment we are under is using tradition instead of scripture or ministering to someone for the things they might need.
"John 10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a] They will come in and go out, and find pasture." Jesus uses metaphors and parables all throughout the New Testament that doesn't mean these things are literal. he explains why he speaks like this and I'll let the holy spirit give you decrement.
Welcome home ❤
Thank you 🙏🏼
They may not have had a cannon but they still had the scriptures! From the beginning!
Bishops had their own local "canons" but there was a lot of variation, some including books that we don't hold as divine scripture today. And the scriptures they did have, they did not hold as a supreme authority, but rather complements Apostolic Tradition and the Magesterium.
There were dozens of gospels and hundreds of epistles in early Christianity. It was the Catholic Church that determined which are Scripture.
Well, that's all rock solid, isn't it ? And you are a beautiful creation of God !
Doesn't matter because some Christians would go to hell, purgatory, sleep, and heaven.. depend on your faith and how powerful it was.
Sadly a lot of protestants bashing Chatolic Church, but they don't understand that they actually bashing all apostles who were sent all around the world.
Eastern Orthodox separated in the 4th century, Orthodox in 1054, and all ancient Churches have 95% or more percentages in Dogmas and practice.
It couldn't be possible if they weren't teached same but due language differences or human flaws we were separated but all apostolic Churches are followed apostles so Chatolic Church because of apostolic succession confirm their Eucharist as valid.
Essenes had a more books than Pharisees and that confirm Dead Sea scrolls. Hanuka, or Last Supper feast was in the book of the Macabies.
When the politicians put their hands in the Church and capital city of the empire was removed from Rome to the Constantinopol, emperor Justinian (I think) kidnapped Pope from Rome to affirm their documents who were under Aryian influence and most of the Eastern Churches was under their influence so Pope was in the captivity 9 years, and after they broke him to affirm documents, he died on the back to Rome, and new Pope with magisterium rejected those documents.
Great job #journeytoholiness you have done your research and communicated it clearly and concisely. Nice to hear large and small points which added to a well rounded argument and defense of the amazing Catholic Church.
Glory to God in the highest!
Awesome!! 👍
I am Catholic, and attend Mass. I work at a non-denom P church every Sunday where I get to hear the sermons. The lead pastor is an ex Catholic who is very gentle and kind toward Catholics. He says stuff like I'm an ex Catholic and proud of it - they taught me about God. He also refers to Mary as the Mother of God, and makes the sign of the Cross on occasion. If I were Protestant, I would go to his Church. But I will never abandon the Catholic Church, because I believe with all my heart and soul it is the fullness of Truth for the World, and the Mass is the greatest prayer. Not to mention all the theological errors of Protestantism, which I won't go into.
very informative!
Well done :)
Truly, I appreciate your zeal for scripture and the Catholic Faith. I can see you do love reading the bible, have you considered a Douay-Rheims version of the bible. Which was translated from the latin Vulgate which was translated directly from the Hebrew and Greek by St. Jerome. Mentor to St. Augustine. I feel because of this it includes passages that speak more directly and in Catholic terms. (Priests) not Elders. That sort of thing. If you haven’t yet had a look ( maybe you do have one) Check it out.
Peace of Christ be with you.
Thanks for the suggestion God bless 🙏🏼
Very well focused. The Catholic church, no matter how hard or strange it's history may appear, will eventually unify all the other Christians and Churches. We need to stay strong, undivided, with a common sense and wisdom from God, but with open hearts for all believers or non-believers!
bible says it be destroyed
@@donhaddix3770 another comment of yours? You are truly demonized my brother in Christ
@@donhaddix3770 The church had always been in existence since Jesus founded her in 33AD. Ironically, your sect or denomination is imploding within.
@@DadoMac 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
New International Version
A Church Divided Over Leaders
10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[a] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas[b]”; still another, “I follow Christ.”
13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Church
Easton's Bible Dictionary - Church
Church [N] [S]
Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., "the Lord's house"), which was used by ancient authors for the place of worship.
In the New Testament it is the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly, the character of which can only be known from the connection in which the word is found. There is no clear instance of its being used for a place of meeting or of worship, although in post-apostolic times it early received this meaning. Nor is this word ever used to denote the inhabitants of a country united in the same profession, as when we say the "Church of England," the "Church of Scotland," etc.
We find the word ecclesia used in the following senses in the New Testament:
• It is translated "assembly" in the ordinary classical sense ( Acts 19:32 Acts 19:39 Acts 19:41 ).
• It denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given to Christ, the invisible catholic church ( Ephesians 5:23 Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:27 Ephesians 5:29 ; Hebrews 12:23 ).
• A few Christians associated together in observing the ordinances of the gospel are an ecclesia ( Romans 16:5 ; Colossians 4:15 ).
• All the Christians in a particular city, whether they assembled together in one place or in several places for religious worship, were an ecclesia. Thus all the disciples in Antioch, forming several congregations, were one church ( Acts 13:1 ); so also we read of the "church of God at Corinth" ( 1 Corinthians 1:2 ), "the church at Jerusalem" ( Acts 8:1 ), "the church of Ephesus" ( Revelation 2:1 ), etc.
• The whole body of professing Christians throughout the world ( 1 Corinthians 15:9 ; Galatians 1:13 ; Matthew 16:18 ) are the church of Christ.
The church visible "consists of all those throughout the world that profess the true religion, together with their children." It is called "visible" because its members are known and its assemblies are public. Here there is a mixture of "wheat and chaff," of saints and sinners. "God has commanded his people to organize themselves into distinct visible ecclesiastical communities, with constitutions, laws, and officers, badges, ordinances, and discipline, for the great purpose of giving visibility to his kingdom, of making known the gospel of that kingdom, and of gathering in all its elect subjects. Each one of these distinct organized communities which is faithful to the great King is an integral part of the visible church, and all together constitute the catholic or universal visible church." A credible profession of the true religion constitutes a person a member of this church. This is "the kingdom of heaven," whose character and progress are set forth in the parables recorded in Matthew 13 .
The children of all who thus profess the true religion are members of the visible church along with their parents. Children are included in every covenant God ever made with man. They go along with their parents ( Genesis 9:9-17 ; 12:1-3 ; 17:7 ; Exodus 20:5 ; Deuteronomy 29:10-13 ). Peter, on the day of Pentecost, at the beginning of the New Testament dispensation, announces the same great principle. "The promise [just as to Abraham and his seed the promises were made] is unto you, and to your children" ( Acts 2:38 Acts 2:39 ). The children of believing parents are "holy", i.e., are "saints", a title which designates the members of the Christian church ( 1 Corinthians 7:14 ). (See BAPTISM .)
The church invisible "consists of the whole number of the elect that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ, the head thereof." This is a pure society, the church in which Christ dwells. It is the body of Christ. it is called "invisible" because the greater part of those who constitute it are already in heaven or are yet unborn, and also because its members still on earth cannot certainly be distinguished. The qualifications of membership in it are internal and are hidden. It is unseen except by Him who "searches the heart." "The Lord knoweth them that are his" ( 2 Timothy 2:19 ).
The church to which the attributes, prerogatives, and promises appertaining to Christ's kingdom belong, is a spiritual body consisting of all true believers, i.e., the church invisible.
• Its unity. God has ever had only one church on earth. We sometimes speak of the Old Testament Church and of the New Testament church, but they are one and the same. The Old Testament church was not to be changed but enlarged ( Isaiah 49:13-23 ; 60:1-14 ). When the Jews are at length restored, they will not enter a new church, but will be grafted again into "their own olive tree" ( Romans 11:18-24 ; Compare Ephesians 2:11-22 ). The apostles did not set up a new organization. Under their ministry disciples were "added" to the "church" already existing ( Acts 2:47 ).
• Its universality. It is the "catholic" church; not confined to any particular country or outward organization, but comprehending all believers throughout the whole world.
• Its perpetuity. It will continue through all ages to the end of the world. It can never be destroyed. It is an "everlasting kindgdom."
@ forget about denominations and the like. The question of all question is, does the Spirit of Christ actually lives in you? If He doesn't, you don't belong to Him, no matter how many "facts" you claim to have which are false from the core of what you have been told. By the way, the church was born in Acts 2 when all 120 persons received the Holy Spirit based on their faith obedience of what Jesus told them in Acts 1. A true Christian hardly ever speaks about the "church", they are too filled with the Lord Jesus to bother defending the church.
Welcome home. :)
@@Hannah-mx4ti thanks 🙏🏼
Welcome home!
@@mikelopez8564 thanks 🙏🏼
I don't have a valid baptism. I didn't know better and was baptized in a pentecostal church. They baptized in Jesus's name only because of what the book of acts says.
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I have adhd and it makes attending catechism after work very challenging, I get so tired after work.
Early Christians disagreed with your interpretation of Acts. They baptised in the names of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Sounds like your doing OCIA? If so that's amazing keep it up. I am sure it's tiring when you just want to go home and relax but God sees your effort :)
@@fantasia55 it's not my interpretation. It's the pentecostal interpretation of the baptisms in Acts. I believe in the trinitarian baptismal formula.
@@journeytoholinesswithamanda
I have been going to both OCIA and eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic. Confusing to consider both churches honestly
@@prayunceasingly2029 both are apart of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, meaning they are in full communion with each other and share the same core beliefs, sacraments, and recognition of the Pope. However, there are differences in liturgical traditions, spiritual practices, and cultural expressions so it’s up to you what you prefer I guess.
Greetings fellow PopeDefenders watching this ❤
You forgot the Council of Rome in AD 382.
Galatians 3:11 KJV "But that no man is justified by the law (works) in the sight of GOD, it is evident: for The Just shall live by FAITH.
22 But the Scripture has concluded all under sin that the promise by FAITH of JESUS CHRIST might be given to them that BELIEVE.
23 But before FAITH came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the FAITH which should afterwards be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto CHRIST, that we might be justified by FAITH. 25 But after that FAITH is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster (works of any sort). 26 For you are all the children of GOD (true believers) by FAITH in CHRIST JESUS."
(Parenthesis mine)
amen! would you visit us as a guest in The Zealots Den?!
@@TheZealotsDen thanks for thinking of me. I’m pretty busy but we can make it work! Can you please email me 🙏🏼 Thanks!
A person can only be baptized into the Holy Catholic Church. "One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism." Can a person be baptized into Luther or Calvin? No. We are baptized into Christ and are members of His Body, which is one and the same thing as the Holy Catholic Church.
@@michaelogrady232 The Catholic Church teaches that baptism creates a real, though imperfect, unity among all Christians. This is emphasized in documents like “Unitatis Redintegratio” (Decree on Ecumenism) from the Second Vatican Council regardless of whether they are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant.
@journeytoholinesswithamanda Exactly. A baptized person is a member of the Holy Catholic Church until such time as they separate themselves from Her through obstinate heresy, schism, and apostasy. Thing is, it's difficult to distinguish between material and obstinate heresy, schism, and apostasy. Hence, the Church lays claim to them all, and seeks to bring them all to a deeper understanding of divine revelation. There is only one Church, and truth cannot contradict truth. God will decide who has willfully separated themselves from His Mystical Body. Our job is to be the salt and the light that draws them deeper into the bosom of their Holy Mother. God bless you!
Christ's eternal church is his people (Greek, ekklesia: assembly, congregation).
Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Coptic, Syrian, Oriental, Protestant, etc., all the official denominations, are historical and cultural artifacts of this age.
In the age to come, those temporary vessels to carry the gospel will be gone and there will just be Christ and his people.
Have faith in the Lord Jesus and follow him. Love others who do the same. Perform good works so people will give glory to God. Be at peace with all others.
The church is ONE and not exclusive to Catholic, Orthodox, Reformed and Messianic Jew in Christ our God. Sacraments and Tradition has layers of meaning as does Eucharist. I have been through Catholic and Pentecostal on my journey. I see genuine in all the mainline denominations in Christ, though Mormons, Unitarians and JWs have a false Christ and gospel. I see us in Christ as Living walking sacraments and eucharist/thanksgiving in Christ in our lovefeasts and grace before meals and One essential Baptism in Spirit with fire speaking as a Salvationist among True and Vibrant Salvation Army Fellowship with the fullness of Christ and life within indeed. God Bless! Brian❤🙏
Christianity is not about the cc, it's about knowing the Spirit of God, and savior of the world! Why would Jesus come other than to save that which was lost? This is why all true followers of Christ are called Christians and not just one institution! Being born of the Spirit of God, is the true way to salvation! One is not saved by the church, one is born through Christ?
No, no, no one is not saved directly by the Church. The CCC from 1987 to 1995 has all this. We must cooperate and we do that through the Sacraments and being part of the Body of Christ. Read all of Gospel of John
@richardcastro1276 Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8.. Jesus is the power and the glory of God onto salvation!
Even if your faith becomes weak in the future, christianity is the best option for the world 👍
To add to my comment is Truth of co equality of called men and women in Christ to lead and co lead Christs Church with Christ our One Head. Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1Peter 5:1, 1 Corinthians 7, Acts 18, Romans 16, Matthew 18.❤🙏
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i totally understand . The KJV is so corrupt that it can turn one into catholic or even hindu .
Well, until 397 AD, when the Church set the Canon of the New Testament, the only 'Scripture' was the Old Testament. None of the authors of anything in the New Testament of the Bible knew they were writing 'Scripture'. So, who is the authority before there was a Bible? The Church.
Another difference is this, the focus. For example, in the Catholic Bible the Nativity narrative reads: "13 And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk. 213-14)
Whereas, KJV reads: "13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Though close, one references the covenant between God and man "and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” where the other highlights the free gift, "and on earth peace, good will toward men."
I thought people become religious because they're too ignorant to actually learn something useful.
You have to believe then that Jesus gave the first Mass--so, he sacrificed himself before he did so literally--oh, but it's anathema not to believe it's him being literally crucified again and again and again and again. . What about foot washing?
Are you heavily censoring your comments? If so, why? if not, do you know why so many comments are deleted here?
I do not delete or censor comments ... if youtube is thats a different story.
@journeytoholinesswithamanda Thank you for the reply. I assumed it was youtube, but what is being deleted makes no sense. It seems like the censorship is so much more severe lately, and it was bad before, (edit: but then we can still see comments saying horrible stuff all the time)
10:52 Not all Protestants believe in the Trinity... most do. But some do not, such as Mormons and Jehovah's Witness.
those are technically not Protestant denominations. they believe they are different altogether due to receiving special revelation. they would call themselves "restorationist". they are not offshoots of the reformation.
“With Protestant churches what you get online is what you would get in person.” 1:39 That is not true of historic Protestant churches where community was a huge emphasis. Maybe big box evangelical, yes. In my experience, community has been richer and more accessible in Protestant churches and Catholic Mass has been an in-and-out experience for individuals. I’ve been to both and am now in an Anglican Church which has a balance of these, including Eucharist and the Real Presence, similar to what I’ve experienced in Orthodoxy. Your experience sounds pretty limited based on this comment, but I may be misunderstanding your intent.
Anglican does not have valid Eucharist. No matter how much they believe that they have, they don't. They broke from the Apostolic succession and as such, do not have valid Priest ordination and thus cannot convect the host into the Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ.
Thankfully Christians are not gatekept from salvation by one sect of Christianity claiming to have perfect faith, nevermind dogmatic believers that outright are contradicted by the Bible itself, which are Gods own words.
Where the Bishop appears there let the people be. Just as where JESUS CHRIST IS there is THE HOLY CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH. St.Ignatius of Antioch 107 AD. 🔑⛪️🍷🍞✝️📖💯🕊🔥
Young lady the tradition Roman Catholic belief are tradition establish by them trough out history. Which are different from how the early church during the Apostle worship. I read all the early father and we can make them say what we want. The Catholic when they got together were bishop from different churches. Those book and Epistles were around before the 400 when the Cannon was completed or what we call the Bible which was inspired by the Holy Spirit . Today the Roman Catholic Catholic Church claimed to be the true church and imposed on priest and people who wanted to served God dogma and theological belief that are not biblical. People who take a verse out of context can make it say what they want. I pray for you. I was excited when I went to the Catholic Church and started doing Rcia. I was curious since I went to a Catholic church as a kid and my mom had practice that since wear. So I study everything and found my self away from Jesus and asking Mary and other death people to pray for me and loosing my personal relation ship with God. Beautiful churches inside with great pictures. But not the true pured gospel. God Bless
@@amandabula8732 You are looking at the church from a sola scriptura lens. The fact is Christ first established a Church with 12 bishops. I’d love for anyone to show how the patristics disagree with the RCC and show how the early church is compatible with modern Protestantism.
It's a Catholic work, compiled, written, and intended for Catholics. That's why it only makes sense in its entirety only in the context of Catholic theology.
Perfect analyses! The Holy Bible is both a Spiritual Book of Everlasting Life and a Historical Book of Terrestrial Life. It vividly illustrates the seriousness and difficulty of the narrow path and narrow gate (Jesus Christ) that leads to Heaven. The Catholic interpretation of the Bible is built upon the lives of countless faithful Catholics, the blood of Martyrs, the zealous teaching of the Holy Magisterium, the wisdom of Catholic Philosophers and Church Fathers, the testimonies of Converts, and, most importantly, on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, forming a single deposit of Catholic Faith...and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it!
Is this the same channel as the Religious Hippie?
If not you look very similar to the girl who runs that channel.
No im much older than she is lol but thanks i take that as a compliment
Absolute modernist nonsense. Protestants are not brothers in Christ. You cannot reject the Church and be in the Church all at the same time. Heretics can have had a valid baptism, but their heresy prevents them from receiving the grace of that baptism. They need to renounce their heresy and convert and persevere to the end in the True Faith to save their souls.
The problem is protestants genuinely have no idea where christianity and the bible came from. Can't really condemn someone for ignorance. It's our job to bring people to the truth in all love and patience.
@ You should investigate further without being so bias. Have you read the bible from cover to cover several times? Ignorance is not having a piece of (false) information, but having a DIRECT and very personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. You guys are enamored with the so-called "church" that you have no idea who the founder is, and what is He all about!
The problem of having a valid baptism is of three conditions: 1) form 2)matter and 3) intention. The form and matter can be correct however to be valid the baptiser would have to perform with the intention of the Catholic Church and all that she teaches by her authority. Having a baptism done by a group whose raison d’etre is against the Church would bring into serious doubt the validity.
@@seanjones1020 The Catholic Church teaches that baptism creates a real, though imperfect, unity among all Christians. This is emphasized in documents like “Unitatis Redintegratio” (Decree on Ecumenism) from the Second Vatican Council regardless of whether they are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant but yes it does require all of the above requirements.
@ yes I know what the Vatican II Masonic catechism teaches however this is false
Excelent video. Welcome to the real church of Christ.
No the Bible wasn't compiled by the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church is an off-shoot of the original church established at Nicea. That church had 5 patriarchs leading it, one of which was the Patriarch of the West, the Bishop of Rome. The other four were the Patriarchs of Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem. Beginning in the 7th Century, 3 of the other 4 were overrun by Islam. Constantinople held out until the 15th Century.
So basically Islam created two Christian churches before Protestantism, the Roman West and the Greek East.
Yawn
@@anitasez It's ok if you find history boring. I fell asleep in algebra class.
@@ji8044 Thanks for the comment and this is not accurate. The early Church, which compiled the Bible, was unified and included the Roman bishop as a key figure!
The Catholic Church did not “break off” from the original Church established at Nicea. The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was a gathering of bishops to address theological disputes, especially Arianism (a heresy denying Christ’s divinity). At this time, there was no formal split between East and West; the Church was still united.
The major schism (East-West Schism) occurred much later in 1054 AD, the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Orthodox Churches in the East.
The division between West and East (the Great Schism of 1054) was not caused by Islam. Instead, it was the result of centuries of theological, cultural, linguistic, and political differences between the two.
Council of Nicea was chaired by the Pope's representative.
@@journeytoholinesswithamanda You misread what I wrote, so that's on me.
The church wasn't "still united" at Nicea, it was established for the first time ever at Nicea. Before that each major bishop was like the ruler of a petty kingdom, often with their own canon and sometimes with their own individual banned heresies.
The Bishop of Rome was just another influential bishop there and for the next three hundreds years or so. He became "the Pope", and Roman Catholicism began when Islam destroyed the other patriarchies, exactly as I wrote. In fact for the 4th and 5th Centuries western Europe itself had many more Arian bishops than it had Chalcedonian ones.
The schism between East and West was comparatively unimportant since the Eastern part of the church was so greatly reduced by the 11th Century to also ran status.
I hope that helps with what I may not have been clear enough about. Thanks for the reply.
What a pity catholics teaches a different jesus
What a pity that you believe that
Thank you so much for your explanation, it's very clear. May Jesus bless and protect you. I am proud to be a Catholic.
There is not one single example of baptism in the Bible that matches the Catholic view. So when you say “valid baptism”, please define.
Every baptized person has the authority to baptize an unbaptized person who is in mortal danger. Only he says: I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
@@miklosfabian4722 Baptism is a pledge of a good conscience towards God. Faith comes first, this is why it says those who gladly received his word were baptized, which entails repentance and identification with Jesus. It entails change of heart, that we see in Acts 8 with the Eunuch. Simon in Acts 8, believed in the head, but not the heart. This is why after he was baptized, Peter told him he has no part in this. Nowhere in the Bible, was a person considered baptized, who did not know who they were baptized unto. This is like putting a ring on a baby's finger and claiming the baby is married. It is not the act of baptism in and of itself that saves, it is the faith God gives that saves, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is something one chose to do in the bible, not a parent (after they come to faith).
Roman Catholics such as yourself uses the word "authority" way too loosely and is a major turn off. Every person is accountable for what they do, regardless of your claim of authority. So, when Philip baptized the Eunuch, he learned from the mistakes earlier on with Simon and Peter. An unbeliever is not going to baptize, just common sense.
Are there examples of what a valid baptism is according to protestants? And according to what denomination?
Great Commission. "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Trinitarian Baptism
@@francescoaccomando7781 Baptism is a pledge of a good conscience towards God. Faith comes first, this is why it says those who gladly received his word were baptized, which entails repentance and identification with Jesus. It entails change of heart, that we see in Acts 8 with the Eunuch. Simon in Acts 8, believed in the head, but not the heart. This is why after he was baptized, Peter told him he has no part in this. Nowhere in the Bible, was a person considered baptized, who did not know who they were baptized unto. All of the examples of baptism in the Bible, has Acts 8 in common with the Eunuch. It is a decision one makes to Jesus Christ, not a decision a parent makes for a baby. If you notice, the Eunuch was baptized in the desert where no one else was around. He had already experienced the change in the heart. This was between him and Jesus. The Catholic version of baptism is so off from the authors intent of the scriptures. It is largely based on eisegesis.
When I learn Church History that made me a reformer . I don’t know how anyone can be happy with the Catholic Church. Peter was married . Your” first Pope”
Married before He met Jesus , Jesus wouldn’t want Him to divorce ….1 Corinthians 7: 32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs-how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world-how he can please his wife- 34 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world-how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.
Read early Church fathers
@ yes Jesus choose Peter
@ I have they don’t agree with Catholics
@ you think there is plan explanation in early Church there isn’t . To say otherwise your lying the disagreeing has always existed why before 1500s . The Catholic just killed the Christian’s that question there heresy
You are thoroughly clueless.
Thank you. I finally understand. When Catholics read the bible they search for themselves. They find versus that they can point at and say "that's me, that's the Catholic Church" instead of reading whole passages and looking for our Jesus. The bible is a love letter to Jesus. Once you stop looking for yourself and start looking for God you will find the way, the truth, and the life.
God bless you and keep you. Amen
It’s search for fullness of truth given to us by scripture, tradition, and history. The Bible is not a Rorschach test to see what you think you see
The Bible is the fullness of truth, once a person understands what it really means, he or she will eventually be led to the right path guided by the Holy Spirit.
Interesting, I was protestant until I studied the bible in depth along with church history, and it became abundantly clear that Christianity started with the Catholic Church. The bible is a Catholic book.
there was a thriving church for 400 years before there was a bible. it would be several hundred more years before churches would have complete bibles because each book was hand written. the bible comes from the church, the church doesn't come out of the bible. Jesus left us with an apostolic church, not a written bible.
Being brainwashed is not a strong word to describe both Catholics and Protestants.
Roman Catholic Church didn't even exist before year 900 ad.
Sure it didn’t. Go read church fathers. So what church was around?
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Universal church not Roman Catholic Church, Roman bishop was power hungry and tryied to usurp authority.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 and yet those church fathers created a POPE list. 🤦♂️
Which church do you attend? I see you have no evidence for your false claims.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 History and the bible does not support you. The universal church was catholic, if you are intending to mean the western rite (Roman) some can argue that. However the catholic church, whether eastern, western, latin rites etc existed over 2000 years ago and created by Jesus all catholic practices are biblical. Eg Eucharist, apostolic successions, confessions etc.. which are all sacraments in the catholic church. Also the official name is the catholic church, roman emphasis was added by prots and most recent publications emphasize 'roman'. peace be with you.
@@heavenbound7-7-7-7 church father created a POPE list. There goes your theory. You and Wes Huff are wrong.
Care to provide any evidence? Or just trust me bro.
Christ left us not a book nor a religion, but a Church