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The Reformation View of Roman Catholicism
From the works of Martin Luther (1483-1546) What is the whole papacy but a beautiful false front and a deceptively glittering holiness under which the wretched devil lies in hiding? The devil always desires to imitate God in this way. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Evangelism, False Christs, Random Selections, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Catholicism, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology
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The Kingdom of Christ is a kingdom of mercy, grace, and goodness. The kingdom of the Pope is a kingdom of lies and damnation! – Martin Luther 1483 – 1546
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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The most excellent study for expanding the soul is the science of Christ and Him crucified and the knowledge of the Godhead in the glorious Trinity. – Charles Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
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Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, 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, Spurgeon!, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Paganism was a system of deceivableness. It was the worship of a false god, under the pretence of being the worship of the true God. But popery [Roman Catholicism] is a deceivableness on a scale far beyond that of paganism. … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish
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Catholics are totally dependent upon priests for their salvation. It is the priest who is said to cause regeneration and justification in baptism (CCC 1992, 1213); absolve mortal sins in the confessional; dispense the body and blood of Jesus in … 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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Roman Catholicism is the most evil perversion of Christianity Satan could devise. It is pagan, wicked, and deceptive. It is a works-oriented system that perverts the works of Christ in many blasphemous ways (the papacy being one) and was the … 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, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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E.T. phone Rome.
Not content with being restricted to spreading their damnable false gospel on earth, the Vatican is now looking to the sky. Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for challenging the view that the Earth was the center of … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetcis, Apostasy, Bible, christian, Christianity, Faith, God, heresy, Jesuit, Jesuit Priest, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Priest, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Vatican
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The more Rome changes, the more it stays the same.
You can tell a man by the friends he keeps and likewise you can tell a church by the associations it keeps. So this Reformation Day, let us take a stroll through the halls of Roman Catholicism’s past and present … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Islam, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, Ecumenical, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Interfaith, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, World Religion
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The immaculate deception.
The following is an article by James Swan refuting an attempted defense of Roman Catholicism’s great heresy: The Immaculate Conception. I found the timing of this to be highly apropos in light of a continued discussion that is taking place … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Alpha and Omega Ministries, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Immaculate Conception, James Swan, James White, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Rome never changes. Rome will never admit that she has made mistakes. She burned our English Reformers 300 years ago. She tried hard to stamp out by violence the Protestantism which she could not prevent spreading by arguments. If Rome … 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, J. C. Ryle, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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But the man Christ can be but in one place, and he is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high. It is absurd, it is horrible, both to faith and to reason, to say that Christ’s body … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, 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, Spurgeon!, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Introducing A.C.E.
We are unveiling a new feature on DefCon: Answering Common Errors. This will be a quick reference apologetics page that answers many of the falsehoods and errors levied against the Christian faith. It features a common error with a link … Continue reading
Posted in Charismania, Encouragement, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, News, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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Nada Scriptura?
The world’s false religions and cults have many similarities, and one common thread among them all is their disbelief / distrust / disdain for the Bible. And among these groups, five stand out as surprising when you consider that they … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Emergent, Emerging, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Liberal, Liberal Theology, liberals, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Rob Bell, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower, World Religion, World Religions
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“Thankful to have been raised a Roman Catholic” by Brother Michael.
Brother Michael responded to a comment on this post that I thought was worthy of reprinting here. In reading Joanna’s comments and perusing the fodder titled, “Sola Scriptura – A Blueprint for Anarchy”, I must digress and say how thankful … Continue reading
Posted in 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, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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So why do Catholics think we are bashing them when we are demonstrating a compelling love to show them how to escape the eternal lake of fire? It appears to be a pathetically weak defensive ploy to hide their lack … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Mike Gendron, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Sermon of the week: “Exposing the Idolatry of Mary Worship” by John MacArthur.
Your sermon of the week is Exposing the Idolatry of Mary Worship: Catholic Dogma by John MacArthur. This is a great examination of the unholy worship of a false goddess advanced by the Romish religious system. You can download both … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, John MacArthur, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Virgin Mary
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The preaching of the cross is foolishness . . . to Roman Catholics.
Most Catholics would disagree with the title of this post. They would cite their veneration of the cross in images, sculptures, and jewelry as proof positive that they not only adore the cross, but in fact even idolize it. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Sacraments save the soul?
The following two quotes come from a FoxNews report from January. You can read the whole article here. By lifting the veil of secrecy surrounding the tribunal’s work, the Vatican hopes to emphasize the fundamental role the sacrament plays in … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Catholics who believe in Purgatory need to be asked: “Who is in charge of releasing souls from the purging fire?” It cannot be God because of His promise to believers. “Their sins and iniquities I will remember no more” (Heb. … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Mike Gendron, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Sermon of the week: “A Scriptural Critique of Infant Baptism” by John MacArthur.
John MacArthur completely obliterates the erroneous doctrine of infant baptism in this week’s sermon of the week: A Scriptural Critique of Infant Baptism. This can be considered a follow-up to Coram Deo’s original posting (the transcript of this sermon) found … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, baptism, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, infant baptism, Jesus, John MacArthur, Mary, Pope, Reformation, reformed, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Sermon, Sermons, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Book Review: “The Robber’s Cave” by Charlotte Maria Tucker.
Yet another fine book from the Lamplighter Series of Rare Books. Written in 1887 by Charlotte Maria Tucker under the alias of A.L.O.E. (A Lady of England), The Robber’s Cave is a good read for all ages. It is suspenseful, … Continue reading
Posted in Recommended Books, Reviews, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book, Book Recommendation, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Catholicism, Christianity, church, Family Faith Books, God, Gospel, Jesus, Lamplighter, Mary, Pope, Recommendation, Recommendations, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Catholic bishops have condemned us as heretics and have cursed us over 100 times with anathemas pronounced by the Council of Trent and the 2nd Vatican Council. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, “Every heretic is to have part with the … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Mike Gendron, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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To say that reunion with Rome would be an insult to our martyred Reformers is a very light thing; it is far more than this: it would be sin and an offense against God! – J.C. Ryle 1816 – 1900
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, J. C. Ryle, J.C. Ryle, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Raise your hand.
Ingrid Schlueter has given three cheers to the Catholics for their valiant fight against the billion dollar baby butcher business (while evangelicals are becoming increasingly silent on the issue of abortion). I too would like to chime in on this … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Abortion, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, infanticide, Jesus, Mary, murder, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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The Roman Catholic Church did not exist when the canon was closed in the first century. How do we know? You cannot find any of the following Catholic traditions in the church of the apostles: priests offering sacrifices for sin, … Continue reading
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Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Mike Gendron, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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We know the Judaizers were condemned by God’s Word when they added one extra requirement to the Gospel. This same curse is placed on the Catholic clergy for adding six additional requirements to God’s Gospel. Like the Judaizers, the Catholic … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Roman Catholicism: Pay now or pay later . . . and we accept checks.
Wow, what can I say about this except that I was glad apologist James White was present to correct the false teacher. At least the priest was honest about his doctrines of demons and didn’t try to back peddle. HT: … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, James White, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason – I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other – my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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When the State is the final authority in whether or not you believe in God.
Ginger Taylor has published an intriguing post entitled New York Gets to Decide if You Believe In God or Not. Debating theology between a lawyer and a Catholic is like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall, but this should … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Immunization, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Vaccination, Vaccine, Virgin Mary
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What is the popish religion, but a bundle of ridiculous ceremonies! Their candles, beads, crucifixes; what are these but Satan’s policy, to dress up a carnal worship, fitted to carnal minds! Oh! what cause have we to bless God for … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Thomas Watson, Virgin Mary
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