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Tag Archives: Rome
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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Pagan Christianity?
I was given the task of reading and reviewing this book as part of a project at my church. Frank Viola is aggressive in defending his perspective; if you want his view you can easily find one or more of … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Reviews, Theology
Tagged church, False Teachers, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Theology
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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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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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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
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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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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Seasonal priorities.
HT: DefCon reader Julie
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.
The debate about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has recently been raging on DefCon. As many know, my family has decided not to participate in Christmas (my reasons can be found here). I have been pleased and encouraged … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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Christmas unwrapped.
As a follow-up to A Radical Approach to December 25th: Why We Won’t Be Celebrating Christmas This Year, here are two videos on the history of Christmas. The first video (in three parts) is from a Christian perspective. And this … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, News
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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The Apostle Paul commended the Berean Church for using Scriptures to verify the truthfulness of his teaching. It is clear that since an apostle, who penned over half the New Testament was tested by the Bible, all religious teachers must … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
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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A radical approach to December 25th: Why we won’t be celebrating Christmas this year.
I. Introduction: If the views my wife and I have about television, public schools, vaccinations, Easter, and long-term missions wasn’t enough to drive friends and family crazy, our latest decision certainly will. (I also suspect that will ruffle a few … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Holiday, Jesus, ministry, Pagan, Paganism, Religion, Roman Catholic, Rome, Theology
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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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Sermon of the week: “The Judiazers” by Phil Johnson.
Your sermon of the week is the first in a five-part series entitled A Survey of Heresies. Every two weeks DefCon will be bringing you the next installment in this series from Phil Johnson on the top five major heresies … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, Galatians, God, Gospel, Grace, Grace Life Pulpit, heresies, heresy, Holy Spirit, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judiazers, Luke, Mary, Memorial, Phil Johnson, Pope, Pro-Life, Quiz, Quizzes, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Sermon, Sermons, Test, Testing, Tests, 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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Knowledge of the truth will bring division. Those who follow Jesus by abiding in his Word will be divided from those who do not. . . . Doctrine divides believers from unbelievers. Without doctrine there will be no division. - … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
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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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 Perverted Priesthood
This is from John MacArthur, back in 2002. Needless to say, things within the RCC have only deteriorated since then. One line in particular that jumped out at me was this one, ‘At the time of his ordination, which can … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Cults, False Teachers, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome
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One of the oddest videos around.
This is one of those videos that’s beyond words. It leaves you wondering what in the world did I just witness? A Little Leaven calls it “Misadventures in Liturgical Dance,” but I call it “A Romish Mess.”
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, http://www.alittleleaven.com/2010/06/misadventures-in-liturgical-dance.html, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Scripture declares clearly, and without a doubt, that there is only one cleansing agent for the sin of believers. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7). Yet, Rome diverts its people from the Savior’s blood … 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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I honestly, for the life of me, do not understand how somebody who professes to be in Christ can still continue to take God’s name in vain. And I will tell you I hear it all the time. Not in … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Brian Borgman, Catholicism, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Profanity, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Which “Jesus” do you worship?
False idols of who Jesus is come in all shades and styles, but there’s nothing that’s created more false idols of who Jesus is than man’s own heart. Unfortunately, most people have created a “Jesus” of their own liking, fashioned … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, 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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“The Devil is at work inside the Vatican.”
An insider finally admits what we’ve known all along. Sex abuse scandals in the Roman Catholic Church are proof that that “the Devil is at work inside the Vatican”, according to the Holy See’s chief exorcist. Father Gabriele Amorth, 85, … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Catholicism, Christianity, Christmas, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Miek Gendron, murder, News, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Sermon, Sermons, tagged Apostasy, Theology
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I charge you never to give up the old doctrine of the blood of Christ, the complete satisfaction which that atoning blood made for sin, and the impossibility of being saved except by that blood. Let nothing tempt you to … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, J. C. Ryle, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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David Crowder’s crowded theology.
The latest pockmark to appear on the already scarred face of CCM comes from one of evangelicalism’s favorite “worship leaders,” David Crowder of the David Crowder Band. Crowder, who is the author of the contemplative-promoting book, Praise Habit (referring to … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, CCM, Christianity, church, Contemporary Christian Music, David Crowder, David Crowder Band, God, Gospel, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Mucis, Music, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, Worship, Worship Music
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DefCon is now on FaceBook.
Defending Contending has finally joined the world of social networking. We are now on Facebook and you can ‘friend’ us here.
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Random Selections
Tagged A W Pink, Abortion, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book, Book of Mormon, Book Recommendation, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, christian, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Education, Facebook, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Family Faith Books, God, Gospel, Government Education, heresy, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Hyrum Smith, infanticide, J. C. Ryle, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Lamplighter, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Public Education, public school, Quote, Quotes, Recommendation, Recommendations, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, School, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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