Posted on 01/22/2012 2:16:36 PM PST by Gamecock
I was tempted to post that very poem.
Eph. 6:13-17 in power. Thank you!
AMEN!!!
Although, I would say that the salvation is a done deal but walking it out, growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ and becoming ever more conformed to His image, is an ongoing journey.
We are not perfect when we are saved, but we are saved. The perfecting part is what takes time and none of us ever reach it here on earth.
There is a very large contingent of Catholics who have been pushing its religious leaders to appoint Mary as the 4th part of the Trinity for some time now...And it can't be far away...
If I didn't KNOW we were living in what Paul calls "this present evil world" and that Satan is "the prince of the power of the AIR"...I might say 'Golly, this Mary apparition phenomenon might just be real, Just LOOK at all the "miracles". Evidently "Mary" has been chosen by God to proclaim the Kingdom at hand.'...
Fortunately God's Word tells me differently. So I don't have to be swept about with every wind of doctrine that blows around.
Exactly...We have the sure word of prophecy in the scriptures...
No doubt this pope is almost done...The next one is going to be a real doozer...
You got that right. This world has never witnessed the destruction and wrath that is about to be bestowed on them, led by one man.
Especially in light of this.
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P2C.HTM 966 "Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death."506
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son's Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians:
In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your Dormition you did not leave the world, O Mother of God, but were joined to the source of Life. You conceived the living God and, by your prayers, will deliver our souls from death.507
. . . she is our Mother in the order of grace
The church already attributes to her power to deliver souls from death by her prayers. It's not a very big step from there.
Yes, that's right...not a big step to take it one step further. Though I'm not so sure all catholics see Mary as the church proclaims. I'm discovering that some catholics, in fact more than not, don't necessarily abide by what Rome dictates, even though they are condemned for not doing so. Many don't even know what the church requires outside the catachism.....and we've already learned even that isn't any guarantee they understand or even abide by....but there's a host of rules and regulations that condems them if they don't agree...so ignorance for many is probably their defense...it's likely better in some minds not to know than to know.
That was an interesting Link....I wasn't aware of it. Though I've read other quotes which are similar.....this one certainly calls it as it is.
I just saw a video of how the catholic nuns habit is similar to the habjab...when you see them side by side there's little difference... Also the Islamists use prayer beads like the Rosary as well....so there's more common rituals and practices which will unite the people, so many similarities rituals, practices and idolatry is so many religions today...and not being done behind closed doors any more..
Ya know we knew this was coming for years....and we saw it's beginnings but mostly behind the scenes...now this unity of religions is fast coming together....fast because the enemy of mens souls knows his time is very short.
I read about that but can't recall now where...However I was visiting the Vatican Website again and again astounded that in many areas she is seen already as the savior of men. Stunning to imagine.
I would hope that when it's actually officially proclaimed the catholics who are genuine Christians will leave before it's too late.
Someone also posted there's conversation between Muslims and Catholics about mohammeds daughter and the relationship likened to catholicism's mary
Another comment was made worth repeating...."Since Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today and Catholicism is the largest religious body among those professing to be Christian..... If the number of followers was a measure for selecting a religion, then Islam and Catholicism would definitely be the way to go.....But the scriptures tell us differently...
.... Jesus said, "Wide" is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there be which go in there at..... Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it."
(Mt 7:13,14).
The Son doesn't get much billing, does HE???
I wonder what the name of the Son of the queen of heaven is...
Wow! You are changing a few dots and tittles with that statement.
As compared to the number of "former" Catholics who have also swum the Tiber in the other direction"?
"Catholicism has experienced the greatest net losses as a result of affiliation changes. While nearly one-in-three Americans (31%) were raised in the Catholic faith, today fewer than one-in-four (24%) describe themselves as Catholic."
Hmm. Possibly I understood your meaning. Sorry about that.
RO:As compared to the number of poorly catechized Protestants who swim the Tiber?
OR:As compared to the number of "former" Catholics who have also swum the Tiber in the other direction"?
RO: Hmm. Possibly I understood your meaning. Sorry about that.
I'm having trouble following this whole conversation.
*poorly catechized Protestants*??
Presbyterians, Dutch Reformed, Confessional Baptists, Lutherans, Episcopalians......
‘Tis an issue.
I see.
BTW: Good to see you again, OLD REGGIE! I haven't seen you posting in a while!
Thanks Smvoice....it’s been so interesting reading about the history of how the scriptures came about...but more so the ‘opposition’ along the way to prevent it from getting into the hands of the people....but it’s great to refresh ,especially since the internet allows us to find information much more quickly, and varied sources, so you can investigate the evidence which supports or does not support.
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