This Forward article endeavors to introduce and acquaint you with two articles on The Precedent Set By The Catholic Church. First let me introduce a web site with a startling awakening. I accidentally found this website while doing a Google search on something else. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations Spending some time browsing around on it I was astonished at the incredible amount of different churches. On this website here emphatically stresses there is … [Read more...]
Part 1: The Precedent Set By The Catholic Church
The Catholic Church claims to be the original Christian church and the apostle Peter was the first Pope. Their teachings totally disagree with the New Testament. In the New Testament, There's no reference to a Pope. Bishops must be married, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (KJV) Mary mother of Christ in the New Testament is portrayed as only the mother of Christ, a normal mother. There is no office of a priest with the duties as of one in the Catholic church, note, all Christians are priests, 1 Peter … [Read more...]
Part 2: The Precedent Set By The Catholic Church
The Church of Christ name is the only church spoke of in the New Testament. As can be amply (and more than adequately) inferred in, Colossians 1:18 (KJV). Note at the end of the verse, "that in all things he might have the preeminence". Strongs Numbers, on Preeminence, Colossians 1:18 to be first (in rank or influence): KJV - have the preeminence. Thayer's Greek Lexicon on Preeminence, Colossians 1:18 to be first, hold the first place, If Christ is to be first in all things, it … [Read more...]