I agree with Mr. Rogers, in my years of been saved over 57 years, and studying, searching and memorizing the Holy Scriptures; I find none of those given in Gods word or instruction.(I mean Purgatory,Transubstaniation,indugances, the deifying of Mary, etc.) In fact I have found the teach the opposite.
What I have found is God is no respector of persons, with men these things are impossible, but with God all things are possible.
‘To as many as receive Him to them gave He the power to become the sons of God.”
Jesus came not into the world to condemn the world, but that the world may be saved through His Son Jesus Christ.
The Lord Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost!
“But God commended his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
“God has hid these things from the wise and prudent, but has shown it unto babes.”
Jesus said: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy,and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light,” Matthew 11:28-30)
It never fails to amaze me the people who post false accusations against the Church, yet claim to be a Christian. Latest example “the deifying of Mary” The Church has always taught Mary is a created being and it would be a grave sin to deify or worship her in any way. Worship is due God alone and that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If “LetMarch” has any evidence to the contrary, please submit it.
The problem is these posters treat the Church as if it is a human institution, rather than the Body of Christ. First, they claim to follow the 16th century invention of “sola scriptura” , but they don’t even follow that when it conflicts with their personal ideas. Case in point, no Transubstaniation in the Bible. Really?? What about “This is My Body” don’t you understand? The Holy Spirit has led the Catholic Church for almost 2,000 years to believe Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. St. Ignatius, who was taught personally by St. John ( please read the sixth Chapter of St. John ) wrote that the Gnostics abstained from the Eucharist because they didn’t believe it was the Body of Christ. Excuse me, but I align my Faith with St. Ignatius ( taught by St John and martyred in Rome ) rather than someone who thinks the Church has been wrong on the Eucharist for almost 2,000 years. Once private interpertation comes in, anything is possible i guess.