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Praying of the Rosary Is NOT Bible-Based Teaching
The Disciplers ^ | 2011 | Ptr. Vince

Posted on 03/24/2015 8:06:07 AM PDT by RnMomof7

Praying The Rosary Is Not Biblical, And Is A Form Of Idolatry

Just last Sunday, a local newspaper paper released an article teaching that the praying of the Holy Rosary is Bible-based. In the first two paragraphs, the writer admittedly says that there is no passage in the Bible teaching nor mentioned about the praying of Rosary.

However, in the following paragraphs, the writer justified the praying of the Rosary basing it on the repetition of historical events of some Bible characters (like Gideon as he mentioned) about Israel’s history.

I don’t know if the writer of this article did some research about the origin of rosary and how it was deeply encouraged for Roman Catholics.

Praying of Rosary was encouraged when Lucia Dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto cIs Praying the Rosary Biblical?laimed to have an apparation from an angel teaching them to pray in the spring of 1916. They were asked to pray repeatedly by the angel who appeared to them. This is why the Catholics were convinced that they have to pray repeatedly.

The flaw however in the story was that, the angel gave two sets of completely different prayers. The angel appeared to the three children three times.

Then after a year, 1917, it was said that Our Lady of Rosary had an apparitions for 7 times. In her second apparition the Our Lady said:

I wish you to come here the 13th of next month; that you say the Rosary every day, and that you learn to read. In succeding months I will tell you what else I want.” “I would like to ask you to bring us to Heaven“, said Lucy. “Yes, Giacinta and Francis will be among the few, but you must stay here for a long time. Jesus wants to help Himself of you to make Me known and loved. God wishes you to remain in the world for some time because He wants to use you to establish in the world a devotion to my Immaculate Heart. I promise salvation to those who embrace it, and their souls will be loved by God as flowers placed by myself to adorn His throne.” Lucy asked: “Will I stay here alone”?, “Don’t be discouraged , I will not abandon you ever. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and through it will conduct you to God.”

Now here are the flaws of this apparition. First, the Our Lady is telling the children to teach the people to make her known and be loved. Note that the apparition was initiated not by Jesus, nor an angel, but the very person who wants to be made known. It is like, someone came to you and asked you using the name of your friend to introduce her to other people that you know.

The second flaw, Our Lady promises salvation to those who embrace this command. A completely heretical claim, and totally in contrast to what the Bible is saying. The Bible is very clear in saying that “…whosoever believes in Him (Jesus) will not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).” Only God can give salvation. This is the Biblical truth that cannot be altered, deducted nor added.

Third flaw, Our Lady claims that her immaculate heart will be our refuge and through it will conduct you to God. This is another contradiction to what the Bible is saying. “Come to me all you labor and are heavily burdened and I will give you rest (Matt.11:28)”, “I am the way the truth and the life, NO ONE comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6)”.

The truth is, there is only one mediator between God and man, it is only Jesus Christ (Hebrews chapters 6,7,8,9, and 10)

This is the statement coming from the third apparition:

In october I will tell you who I am, that which I want, and I will do a miracle that all can see and believe. Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say often this prayer, especially during any sacrifice: “O my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of poor sinners, and in reparation for all the sins commited against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The flaw of the third apparition is the claiming of honor which belongs to Jesus Christ, and the idea of co-equality with Jesus. Though she did not claim co-equality, but the fact of showing that people committed sins against her proposes the idea of deity that people needs to be so sorry for not recognizing her. The Bible tells us that there are three persona where we committed sins, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And now, here comes the Mary, an addition to the Holy Trinity.

You have seen Hell, where the souls of poor sinners go. To save future souls God wishes to establish in the world the devotion to My Immaculate Heart. If people do what I tell you, many souls will be saved.” Then She said:” If my requests are granted, Russia will be converted and there will be peace. If not, she will scatter her errors throughout the world, provoking wars and persecution of the Church. The good will be martyed, the Holy Father will have much to suffer, and various nations will be destroyed…But in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, Russia will be converted, and a certain period of peace will be granted to the world“. “Do you want to learn a prayer?” the vision asked, “Yes we do!” the children responded. “When you recite the Rosary, say at the end of each decade: Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.

Now let’s look at this additional quotations from the third apparition. This is more like “Our Lady” centered command rather than “Jesus” centered command. Russia will be consecreted to Our Lady of Rosary than instead of Jesus. Notice the number of recitation of the Rosary. At the end of each decade (10), there is only one calling for Jesus help.

This is quoted from the last (6th) apparition

I am the Lady of the Rosary, I desire here a chapel in my honor to be built, that people continue to recite the Rosary every day. Will the war finish. The war is going to end, and the soldiers will soon return to their homes.” Then Lucy asked: “may I ask you for cures and conversions, will you grant them?”. “Some yes, others no. It is necessary that they ask pardon for their sins, that they don’t offend God our Lord, and that he is already too much offended.” “Do you Want anything else from me?” Lucy asked. “I do not want anything more.

The flaw of the 6th apparition is that the Lady of the Rosary is asking for a chapel in “HER” honor, and not Jesus’ nor the Father’s honor. We have to note that taking glory which supposed to be for God is a serious sin, this is idolatry.

The apparition is completely directing people in a wrong path. It is completely in contradiction with what the Bible is saying. The Bible warn us about these kinds of apparitions in Galatians 1:8 “But even though we (referring to Paul and his companions) or an angel from heaven, which should preach to you any gospel other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed.” This is a strong warning that we should be careful in believing apparitions especially if it gives another teachings that what the Bible already have taught us.

Just some additional observations concerning the apparition of Our Lady of Rosary. Our Lady appeared “6” times. In Hebrew culture (the Israelite culture), 6 is the imperfect number. A number usually associated with evil things. Thus, the number of the Beast in the Book of Revelations tells us that it is 666.

Another observation is the dates of the apparition. The apparition dates are significantly on the 13th of every month of that year. Even until, Roman Catholics believe that 13th is always associated with evil things like Friday the 13t h bad luck and not placing 13th floor on buildings. Not to mention all the horror movies that happens on Friday the 13th.

Now let me ask you, do you really believe that these apparitions comes from God? These apparition and commands are completely in contrast to what the Bible teaches us. They are “Our Lady of Rosary” centered rather than “God” centered. The apparitions promotes glory and honor for “Our Lady of Rosary” rather than the glory of God. And finally, even culture related things are in contradiction to the apparitions. Not to mention its lack of Apostolicity and Biblical support.

The praying of Rosary is another heretical belief of the Roman Catholic church to which Catholics are willing fight for.



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To: elhombrelibre
Why not just call this the anti-Catholic thread and be done with pretense

I think this is a wonderful idea,

One Thread to rule them all,
One Thread to find them,
One Thread to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

We can have ONE thread that's anti each particular religion and all the garbage can reside in the same receptacle.

241 posted on 03/24/2015 3:15:36 PM PDT by Legatus (Either way, we're screwed.)
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To: elhombrelibre
No. I don’t post threads that mock the faith of others. I don’t see that as the Christian thing to do.

You have no idea how to handle the truth in this forum. So you sling accusations and kick against what you as yet do not understand and are not willing to understand.

How would you recognize Jesus Christ were he to be posting by proxy on this thread?
242 posted on 03/24/2015 3:16:33 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Legatus

“See how these Christians love one another.”


243 posted on 03/24/2015 3:16:34 PM PDT by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution.)
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To: Resettozero

I’d ask you if he the poster was an anti-Catholic bigot and then I’d know.


244 posted on 03/24/2015 3:17:52 PM PDT by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution.)
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To: NoCmpromiz; Resettozero; elhombrelibre
You forgot the verse before that.

ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

And you didn't mention that if we allow false doctrine without contending we are complicit.

245 posted on 03/24/2015 3:18:02 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: Resettozero

Discuss the issues all you want but do not make it personal.


246 posted on 03/24/2015 3:18:05 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: CynicalBear

You got us there. Good catch. Go after the Hindu too.


247 posted on 03/24/2015 3:19:22 PM PDT by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution.)
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To: elhombrelibre; Legatus
“See how these Christians love one another.”

What you are doing here is apparent: sowing discord and hindering any who might come to a knowledge of the Truth.
248 posted on 03/24/2015 3:19:26 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero; elhombrelibre
How would you recognize Jesus Christ were he to be posting by proxy on this thread?

Seldom happens. It's usually someone else by proxy. I wish that I saw the love of Jesus on these threads.

249 posted on 03/24/2015 3:20:25 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: elhombrelibre; HossB86
Oh, really? Play all the recordings you have of Jesus saying what you say he says against Catholics, you kooky single-minded bigot.

Wasn't someone just complaining about nasty posts?

Hypocrisy much?

250 posted on 03/24/2015 3:21:30 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: Lonely Bull

Explain it then in these terms:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/3271436/posts?page=211#211

Hoss


251 posted on 03/24/2015 3:21:37 PM PDT by HossB86 (Christ, and Him alone.)
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To: Religion Moderator
I will endeavor to refrain from personal opinion. I got this far in the thread but I'm not very good with temptation. I'm working on it.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

253 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:04 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: Seraphicaviary; HossB86

We don’t need a mediator to get to Jesus.


254 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:05 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: elhombrelibre
“See how these Christians love one another.”

I'm just as guilty as anyone else here of writing the opposition out of Christianity but it's getting worse lately, maybe because we're getting close to Easter (that's a whole different fight right there).

255 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:08 PM PDT by Legatus (Either way, we're screwed.)
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To: elhombrelibre
If you are not able to discuss the issues and get your feelings hurt by posters comments, perhaps it's best if you do not post on open threads.

Part of what was posted to you a few minutes ago:

If you keep getting your feelings hurt because other posters ridicule or disapprove or hate what you hold dear, then you are too thin-skinned to be involved in “open” RF debate. You should IGNORE “open” RF threads

256 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:19 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: elhombrelibre
>>Go after the Hindu too.<<

I haven't seen any Hindus in here spewing their error. Let me know if you see any.

257 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:34 PM PDT by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: metmom

The whole thread is dedicating to mocking the beliefs of one faith, so what’s your point?


258 posted on 03/24/2015 3:23:48 PM PDT by elhombrelibre (Against Obama. Against Putin. Pro-freedom. Pro-US Constitution.)
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To: Resettozero; elhombrelibre
elhombrelibre hasn't said anything that I haven't said. He's right.

“See how these Christians love one another.”

259 posted on 03/24/2015 3:24:47 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
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To: DJ MacWoW
I wish that I saw the love of Jesus on these threads.

You do and you have. It takes knowing Who Jesus really is...not guessing...not memorizing...knowing Him personally and being born of the Spirit as He told Nicodemus.
260 posted on 03/24/2015 3:24:58 PM PDT by Resettozero
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