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Category Archives: Roman Catholicism
How to think like a Roman Catholic.
The following is an illustrated lesson to help you understand how the average Roman Catholic thinks on the matter of idolatry. I have provided several images which will allow you to better understand how a Romanist processes information. But before … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Buddha, Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hindu, Hinduism, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Mexico, Pagan, Pope, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, Worship
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The blasphemy of Rome’s priesthood.
“The priest speaks, and Christ, the eternal and omnipotent God, bows his head in humble obedience to the priest’s command.” – “Father” John O’Brien The Faith of Millions “Jesus died to institute the priesthood. Had he not died, where should … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Mexico, Pope, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Seeing the handwriting on the wall.
Two years ago I published a post about a CCM entertainer’s comments that he gave to a Roman Catholic organization in which the entertainer, David Crowder, admitted: “Much of the Catholic traditions and writings have been influential in my formation … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music, News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Christianity, church, David Crowder, God, Jesus, Music, News, Religion, Theology
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The more things change, the more they stay the same at the Crystal Cathedral.
From the Christian Post: The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the historic Crystal Cathedral Ministries in Garden Grove, Calif., has spoken out about the sale of the church to a Roman Catholic diocese, reassuring concerned observers that the church’s … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Bible, church, Faith, God, Jesus, News, Religion, Robert Schuller, Roman Catholicism
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Quotes (923).
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that infants are forgiven of original sin when a priest pours water over the baby in the sacrament of baptism. There are two serious problems with this practice. First, there is no occurrence of infant … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholicism Apologetics, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012
BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012 By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jan 6, 2012 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features, Southern Baptist Convention Note: videos that should make you weep are on Ken’s web site … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, False Christs, Occult, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apostasy, false prophets, False Teachers, heresy, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Romish, Theology
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The Way of Salvation
The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading
Who is the Anti-Christ?
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Den of Robbers, False Christs, Occult, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apostasy, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Romish
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Cults, Catholics, and Charismatics
What do these three seemingly disparate movements have in common? An utter disregard for the normative authority of the 66 books of the Holy Bible in favor of additional witnesses. “Sola Scriptura? We don’t neeed no stinkin’ Sola Scriptura! After … Continue reading
Another Big-Name “Pastor” Continues the Slide
In his book, Eternal Security – Can You Be Sure? Charles Stanley makes many of the errors common to the “Free Grace” movement. Perhaps the most glaring is in his analysis of the wedding feast parable in Matthew 22. Dr. … Continue reading
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They just don’t get it.
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Chaplain, Charles Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, Christmas, church, cult, Cults, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Evangelism, Faith, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Indulgence, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Medicine, Memorial, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, News, Paul Washer, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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It Gets Worse for John Piper
Several posts at DefCon have detailed many of the concerns any Christian ought to have with the public behavior and pronouncements made by John Piper – here’s a search page showing them. It keeps getting worse, as John Piper pursues … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Purpose Driven Lie, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Catholicism, False Teacher, John Piper
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Jesus bound Himself to the Catholic Church!?!?
This comes from Sue’s blog, Pope Benedict says Jesus strictly bound himself exclusively to the Roman Catholic church warning: “all of us, need to learn again to accept God and Jesus Christ as he is, and not the way we … Continue reading
The Power of the Word of God
Several years ago, I had a very good boss where I work. She was professional, congenial, and honest. She was a cradle Roman Catholic, having been raised in that cult and believing it to be the church of the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Jesus IS Lord, Roman Catholicism
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Roman Catholicism’s competition in Mexico.
I recently read an article about cults in Mexico that I found absolutely fascinating. It seems that the Roman Catholic organization is experiencing some competition in one of their stronghold nations. Here’s a quote from the article about the growing … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Mexico, Pope, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Your Hell is Too Small, Mr. John H. Armstrong
TurretinFan has posted an excellent piece critiquing John Armstrong’s recent ecumenical effort entitled “Your Church is Too Small”, which is reproduced in full below. For a more detailed review of the book click here. To John H. Armstrong, author of … Continue reading
The Bible
The Bible is described by faithful men of God as self-authenticating and self-attesting; it does not rely on the human recipients to validate it. Yet sinful man continues to twist and corrupt what God has revealed – this should not … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Roman Catholicism
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Quotes (845)
Catholics are taught to believe a miracle has occurred when the inner essence of the host (wafer) is changed into the body and blood of Christ even though it still looks and tastes like a wafer. Can you think of … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholicism Apologetics, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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It’s Not Just the Papists
Papa Bene doesn’t like competition! Steve Hays has an interesting post up over at Triablogue where, in classic fashion, he dissects a papist. I’ve reposted Steve’s piece in its entirety below. What caught my attention about the piece is … Continue reading
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Catholics who believe the literal interpretation of John 6 face a serious dilemma. Both the “eating and drinking” and “believing in Jesus” produce the same result—eternal life. What if a person “believes” but does not “eat or drink?” Or what … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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It is impossible to measure the harm done to the Protestant cause through the retention of paedobaptism. The Reformed churches profess to be governed solely by Scripture, but so long as they continue baptizing babies, so long will they be … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, baby Baptism, Bible, Blogging, Book, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, infant baptism, J. C. Ryle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, paedobaptism, Pope, Pro-Life, Quiz, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, T.E. Watson, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Modern Roman Catholicism is the monstrous tree that sprang from the acorn of the Judiazers. – Phil Johnson
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, Galatians, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judiazers, Mary, Memorial, Phil Johnson, Pope, Pro-Life, Quiz, Quizzes, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Test, Testing, Tests, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Deaf Victim of sex abuse suing Pope
This piece comes from Lighthouse Trails… MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – Terry Kohut has kept a dark secret for nearly 50 years. Now he is breaking his silence, becoming a key figure in the sex-abuse crisis in the Catholic Church and the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Catholicism, deception
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Are you a Roman Catholic or a Christian?
Are you a Roman Catholic or a Christian? Grab pen and paper and take the following ten-question quiz (formulated by Dr. J. Ronald Blue of Dallas Theological Seminary). How you do will determine whether you’re a Roman Catholic or a … Continue reading
Posted in Quizzes, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Pope, Pro-Life, Quiz, Quizzes, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Test, Testing, Tests, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Praying for Rose Marie.
I first met Rose Marie a few years ago. She is a 20-something nun who works a booth at the local fair. Since she travels around selling Rome’s idolatrous wares and trinkets, I hadn’t seen her since that first meeting. … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Pope, Pro-Life, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Goodbye grandpa.
On August 03, 2010, while lying in bed nursing a 102 degree fever, I received a call that my grandfather (who was in the hospital recovering from a minor operation) had stopped breathing on two separate occasions but they were … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Chaplain, Chaplains, Christianity, Christmas, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, Family, Funeral, God, Gospel, Grace, Grandpa, heresy, Hospital, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Medicine, Memorial, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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The thick pollutions of thine abominable [Roman Catholic] church forbid the idea of descent from any apostle but the traitor Judas. – Charles Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Celestine, Celestine V, Charles Spurgeon, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Indulgence, Indulgences, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Romish, Spurgeon!, Theology, Virgin Mary
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The roots Mormonism shares with Rome (Part 3)
Finishing up our look at how Mormonism and Roman Catholicism are, basically, theological cousins. Maybe not first cousins, more like third cousins twice removed. But they both spring from the same tree, and they both have the same father (small-’f’). … Continue reading
Posted in False Christs, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Blood atonement, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Doctrine and Covenants, Ensign, ex cathedra, Fifth Lateran, Gospel Principles, Joseph Fielding Smith, Joseph Smith, living prophet, Lumen Gentium, Magisterium, papal authority, papal infallibility, Pope Boniface VIII, Pope Leo XIII, Pope Pius XI, Pope Piux IX, Sacred Tradition
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The roots Mormonism shares with Rome (part 2)
While we here at DefCon stand in opposition to what the Romish church teaches, I find it rather ironic that the early leaders in the LDS church were even more venomous in their attacks on the Vatican than Rome could … Continue reading
The roots Mormonism shares with Rome (Part 1)
When Satan wants to lead people away from God, he doesn’t necessarily put up a new building–he simply changes the name of the business and hangs a new sign out front. “She is termed, in other places, by the same … Continue reading
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