Posted on 09/11/2023 9:23:22 AM PDT by ebb tide
and where are rosary beads described in the Bible?
I already posted Scripture that I think describes it.
Catholics are not constrained by Luther’s big lie: sola scriptura.
Prots preach it daily, however none can resist from going to resources outside the Bible.
Our Lady’s Rosary is not in the Bible. But I’m not constrained by “sola scriptura” to prove it’s efficacy.
Foxe is not in the Bible yet you reject your own creed of “sola scriptura” to source him.
“They help you keep track of which prayer you’re on.
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Repetitive Prayer—Mantras
Prayer that is repetitive in the sense that a person repeats the same phrase over and over as some sort of mantra or formula is not biblical. In Matthew 6:7 Jesus says, “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words” (ESV). The Greek word translated as “empty phrases” is variously rendered as “vain repetitions” or “babbling.” It refers to the use of the same words over and over or a nonsensical, idle babbling. To “pray” by simply repeating a word or phrase over and over is unbiblical. Prayer is not a magical formula, an incantation, or the determination to say the “right” words the right number of times. Prayer is not bead-counting. Prayer is a form of communication with the God of the universe made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Vain repetition tends to give more credence to superstition than it does to the work of God. It is not our prayers or our word count that has power but the God to whom we pray.
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https://www.gotquestions.org/repetitive-prayer.html
That is where your wrong, I can defend Sola Scriptura, and Sola Scriptura defends my belief.
Foxes Book of Martyrs exposes the crimes against humanity committed by the roman catholic church tyrants.
by your own admission the pagan ritual of rosary beads is not found in the Bible. Why do you think that is? Is it starting to sink in why your religion seeks to discredit the WORD of God? And why your religion seeks to discourage any study of the True Word?
For more information on this type of worship go to Acts 19:24-37
Paul addressed these soothsayer
Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.
8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
11 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:
12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.
15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
17 And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.
19 Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
34 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
35 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
37 For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
Nicely put.
Ebb tide is getting totally punished today.
Fun!
Thank you, Ken. Honestly, I could say “been there.. done that… Found freedom”. Want it for others.
He (or she) is never convinced by Scripture.
His “church” tells him what to think, what to say, when to eat, what to eat, when to wipe.
And Joe Biden defends his lies; and his lies defend his beliefs.
You're both badly mistaken.
You should be worried about another type of punishment, Regis.
That one is eternal.
No.
I’m no Catholic.
That’s YOUR problem- uncertainty.
Say 3 “Our Fathers”
Looser.
So does Lucifer.
No thanks.
Loser is a noun used to describe a person who loses a game or competition. It's the opposite of “winner.” It can also be used in informal contexts as an insult. Looser, meanwhile, is a comparative adjective meaning “more loose.”
Who's the loser, Regis?
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Quotes:
Patriot Torch said...
“I can defend Sola Scriptura, and Sola Scriptura defends my belief.”
Ebb tide responded ..
“And Joe Biden defends his lies; and his lies defend his beliefs.”
You’re both badly mistaken.
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Since my defense is the Word of God, and you are comparing That to Biden and his lies, you are calling the Word of God lies.
That my friend is blasphemous!
I would tread lightly if I were you!
I would remind you once again:
John 1:1
King James Version
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14
King James Version
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
quote:
He (or she) is never convinced by Scripture.
His “church” tells him what to think, what to say, when to eat, what to eat, when to wipe.
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And when he or she, devoid of Salvation, stands before the White Throne Judgement, he or she will not be able to say he or she was not told.
Revelation 20:11-15
King James Version
11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Romans 14:11
King James Version
11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
lol
Rush used to say, successful parody always contains an element of truth.
I’m no hypocrite. I’m totally enjoying this all-day long entertainment - As someone just said, you started it. Early today I saw the potential, told you so, and I’ve not been disappointed.
You’ve had your butt handed to you all day. None of your usual cohorts have helped you and I’m enjoying the show!
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