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From Fundamentalist Baptist to Catholic – Steve Wilson’s Story
http://www.catholic-convert.com/ ^
| February 26, 2015
| Steve Wilson
Posted on 03/01/2015 4:54:44 PM PST by NKP_Vet
Archbishop Fulton Sheen once wrote: There are not over a hundred people in the United State who hate the Roman Catholic Church; there are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church.
I was one of those who hated because of what I wrongly believed about the Catholic Church. The reason I had these beliefs was due to being told what to believe about the Catholic Church from those who were told what to believe about the Catholic Church. No one was willing to find out what the bottom line was concerning the Catholic Church. Everything said about the Church was taken as truth while it seemed no one was delving into what the truth really was.
What about these Catholics? They worshipped Mary. They had a religion but not a relationship with Jesus Christ. They said they believed in God but really their belief couldnt be the same, could it? The Bible says in James 2:19 KJV Thou believest that there is one God; Thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
So do Catholics have a belief such as the devils? When most Catholics are asked if they have been born again or have accepted Christ as their Savior, their main response is I believe in God or I am a good person, or Im Catholic. Also, they have all these rituals, Saints, Statues and what about the Pope is he really standing in for God? Another big item, are they cannibals when they eat the bread and drink the wine during communion? Why do they leave Jesus on the cross, dont they realize Jesus has risen from the dead?
For the rest of Steves story, click at link.
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To: Crim
Fellas; could you send ME a copy of the Three Question Memo you have surely gotten?
861
posted on
03/04/2015 2:26:03 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
Actually, in the context that we are discussing, Jesus says that the fruit of the vine is His blood. I see why Mary is expected to answer Catholic prayers: Jesus has His mouth stuffed with things He did NOT say.
862
posted on
03/04/2015 2:27:34 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
That's about the worst attempt at an analogy as I've ever seen....you're slipping!
Slipping?
You only complained about one; so that's .500.
Good enough for MLB!
863
posted on
03/04/2015 2:36:12 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
WOW...3 in a row....naughty Popes, whatever that other thing is, and Mary's time line. This; from a fella who CONTINUALLY posts...
This is my body???
864
posted on
03/04/2015 2:36:59 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
..anyway time, as we know it, does not apply in Heaven...Oh?
What's the name of the mouse in your pocket?
865
posted on
03/04/2015 2:37:51 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: Resettozero
This conjecture, any proof? But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9
866
posted on
03/04/2015 2:43:42 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: Resettozero
sympathy ain't in the list...
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
867
posted on
03/04/2015 2:49:41 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
And for all these years I thought that it was Christ who said that Peter was the Rock....live and learn...FR is great! This is a good day for you!
And OTHERS...
Matthew 16:13-18
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"
They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
868
posted on
03/04/2015 2:52:12 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
..in over 2,000 years there have to be a few jackasses in the crowd....It worked for Balaam...
869
posted on
03/04/2015 2:54:00 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
Yup, married her 11/11/61 so far so good. put her on the line...
870
posted on
03/04/2015 2:54:59 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
Yeah, read them....still not enough for me to surrender my soul to the teachings of a dissident fallen away Catholic priest...I see...
Bernadine:
all gifts, all virtues, and all graces are dispensed by the hands of Mary to whomsoever, when, and as she pleases. O Lady, since thou art the dispenser of all graces, and since the grace of salvation can ONLY come through thy hands, OUR SALVATION DEPENDS ON THEE.
Bonaventure:
the gates of heaven will open to all who confide in the protection of Mary. Blessed are they who know thee, O Mother of God, for the knowledge of THEE is the high road to everlasting life, and the publication of thy virtues is the way of ETERNAL SALVATION . Give ear, O ye nations; and all you who desire heaven , serve, honor Mary, and certainly you will find ETERNAL LIFE.
Ephem:
devotion to the divine Mother
is the unlocking of the heavenly Jerusalem.
Blosius: To the, O Lady, are committed the KEYS and the treasures of the kingdom of Heaven.
Ambrose:
constantly pray Open to us, O Mary, the gates of paradise, since thou hast its KEYS.
Fulgetius:
by Mary God descended from Heaven into the world, that by HER man might ascend from earth to Heaven.
Athanasius:
And, thou, O Lady, wast filled with grace, that thou mightiest be the way of our SALVATION and the means of ascent to the heavenly Kingdom.
Richard of Laurence: Mary, in fine, is the mistress of heaven; for there she commands as she wills, and ADMITS whom she wills.
Guerric:
he who serves Mary and for whom she intercedes, is as CERTAIN of heaven as if he were already there
and those who DO NOT serve Mary will NOT BE SAVED.
Anselm: It suffices, O Lady, that thou willest it, and our SALVATION is certain.
Antoninus:
souls protected by Mary, and on which she casts her eyes, are NECESSARILY JUSTIFIED AND SAVED.
871
posted on
03/04/2015 2:56:03 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: NKP_Vet
Its tough being a Catholic and very tough being a Catholic priest.Matthew 11:30
"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
872
posted on
03/04/2015 2:59:08 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
Well...He kicked them out of the Garden, condemned them to a life of toil, condemned them to suffer pain, condemned them to die, .....other than that, what??? Like Mary; they were TOLD what would happen.
873
posted on
03/04/2015 3:01:02 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
...other than that, what??? I recall something about fig leaves...
...that were inadequate.
And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.
Genesis 3:21
874
posted on
03/04/2015 3:03:24 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: boatbums; Salvation
I’d have to mindread to give you the answer.
Seems like a fool’s errand to me.
875
posted on
03/04/2015 3:04:50 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
He did by choosing the first PopeOh?
Matthew 16:13-18
13. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"
14. They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
15. "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"
16. Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
17. Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven.
18. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Chapters and verses were invented later; as we all know...
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Reading the text we can see that Jesus is talking to the GROUP of disciples; and He is answered by the impulsive one - SIMON Peter.
After dealing with SIMON Peter, He states - to the group - "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Catholic teaching limits this to SIMON Peter.
876
posted on
03/04/2015 3:07:01 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: verga
John 8:44 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and he stood not in the truth; because truth is not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.
877
posted on
03/04/2015 3:11:59 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: verga
I hope this isn't going to one of those cases where you all close ranks and ignore the elephant in the room. Joseph; I've had this headache for at LEAST 12 years; now just be a good boy, roll over, and go to SLEEP!
878
posted on
03/04/2015 3:13:11 AM PST
by
Elsie
To: terycarl
He did it to fulfill prophecy.
879
posted on
03/04/2015 3:36:34 AM PST
by
metmom
(...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
To: terycarl; Gamecock
GC, here’s another one for your list....
Imagine that.
Jesus was a Catholic.......
/roll eyes...
880
posted on
03/04/2015 3:38:34 AM PST
by
metmom
(...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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