It didn't exist for several centuries after Jesus was around.
the Vicar of Christ, is known as the Supreme Pontiff, or more simply, the Pope (Bishop of Rome).
To you maybe, which is fine if you believe that, but to Christians and Jesus...no Biblical evidence.
Supreme, Vicar? Sounds like mighty fine titles but un Scriptural. Kinda like the Pharisees of old that Jesus had some pretty stern words for. They liked fancy titles and clothes too.
By not accepting His church, your are morally free to ignore the teachings of His church. You are not bound to anything any Pope says.
Thank you, but I am quite aware that it is not "His" church and that I can continue on being a born again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus.
And even though the Catholic denomination says I have to be a part of it for salvation, I have received Jesus' Biblical salvation and am quite content to believe His words for that.
In short, no Catholic, no problem
A very true statement!
But I will still speak out when Catholicism tries to subvert the church, the true body of Christ.
Who is subversive, the one who follows the Church instituted by Christ at the Last Supper, and has been led by Peter and his successors, or the one who has decided to go their own way?
The “Church,” the universal (catholic) Church, is made of all Christians. All Christians MUST have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or there Christianity is hollow.
You choose not to believe the Roman Catholic Church, as that is your right as a human being. Faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit, and as you seek the Truth (not just a what, but a who) and honestly try to live out the Great Commission, who am I to judge?
However, we will have to agree to disagree about what you consider fact, and what is verifiable through the centuries.
I hope and pray you continue to have the zeal for Christ you demonstrate. I also hope and pray you will consider looking at books by Dr. Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, and Jimmy Akin, who, like you, have the fire for Christ, and come from evangelical backgrounds.