I am often asked, what my "doctrine" is and what "denomination" I am. The answer is simple ... I am just a Christian. I realize that interpretation, pride and prejudice have divided the TRUE Church into many different "denominations" but, that was not what Jesus intended. That is Satan's plan and is certainly not an example of God's Grace and the command to Love one another. Most of the divisions are based upon interpretation of specific scriptures in the Bible. Other divisions stemmed from the pride of individuals wanting control, dating way back.

 

I am no man's judge and have nothing against any specific Church that seeks to share the Gospel of TRUTH. Despite the potential differences in opinions, interpretation, and even doctrine up to a certain point.

 

However ... When the shared beliefs of any Church are so contrary to the Bible that they begin to tread into the category of concern, I will blow the Trumpet of TRUTH from the Word of God as to shed light on the topic and then let each soul do their own math.

 

There are many false Religions that one should beware of and to find out what the beliefs of any Church are should be done, for we are taught to "Prove all things" and choose to hold onto that which is Good.
 

 

And to check the fruits (words and deeds) for a tree is known by it's fruit.
 

Matthew 7:17-20 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

I have chosen to do a study on the Roman Catholic Church not to condemn the beliefs of those precious souls within the fold, but rather to reveal a TRUTH. Now before we begin I want it made clear that there are millions of children of God that have chosen to be or were grandfathered into the Catholic faith. They truly believe in Jesus and love Him with all of their heart.

I have MANY beliefs in common with the Catholic faith. Such as their belief that there is one God, but also believe in the Trinity. They are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God and was born of a virgin birth. They believe in the Original Sin of man and how it affects us today but that thru belief in Jesus that we are able to be restored with God. They believe in Loving one another, forgiveness and GRACE.

Again I am in harmony with the Catholic Church in many of the primary ingredients of Faith.

That being said, let us continue ...

Allow me give you a lil similitude to reveal my beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church as a whole ... I will use the USA in this similitude ... I do NOT believe that the United States of America, it's foundation, it's principles and certainly not each individual soul within it is corrupt and being instructed by an evil source. I do not believe that each American citizen has surrendered the beliefs this country was founded on. However ... I do believe that some leaders within and in particular behind the scenes of the governing structure are and do.

I believe that they are changing the original PURPOSE of this country and misleading the people. Unfortunately, where America's leaders go, the people follow in blind devotion to the cause. Tho most probably do so believing that they are following the righteous intent which was instituted way back when. But, alas ... If one looks around we can see the end result is NOT what was intended.

In like manner, the Roman Catholic Church is doing the same thing in many areas. I speak not only of the Catholic leaders that are molesting the children that attend their Church merely seeking JESUS. I do not speak only of the leaders of the Catholic Church choosing to hide the horrible crimes against God's trusting children and moving these sexual predators disguised as Christian Shepherds from Church to Church as to avoid scandal as it would be a blemish on that which they seek to appear perfect to the world.

This type of thing happens in other denominations too.

No, my Christian brothers and sisters ... Tho I am VERY concerned about the state of the Church overall, I speak of a few core issues within the Roman Catholic Church and prophecy in God's Word, which has eerie similarities to the Roman Catholic Church.

Let us never forget that the Roman Catholic Church roots were a mixture of a defeated Roman Empire by the Christian Faith which they then adopted the FAITH that defeated them and mixed it with some existing beliefs of it's culture. Christianity was legalized in the fourth century, when Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD ... In other words, after 300 + years of torturing Christians, you were not tortured and/or killed for being a Christian after this point by the Roman Empire. Then, in about 380 AD ... Emperor Theodosius I created a law establishing Catholic Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Then came the Crusades in about 1095 AD and the Inquisitions followed in about 1185 AD which was the Roman's deep seated desire to control by demanding that people become Roman Catholic Christians or be put to death. Many were killed just as the early Christians were but this time, in the name of Christianity. This and the subsequent crusades ultimately failed and even contributed to hatred of the Christian Faith by many.

 We all know that one cannot FORCE matters of the heart such as Love and Faith on someone, the result will not be the same as one who CHOOSES to do so.

 Another major problem besides the deep seated selfish desires of the Roman Empire being the driving force behind Roman Catholic Christianity was that some of their previous beliefs in idols and what have you, were mixed in with the True Christian Faith. That causes this tree to have spiritual roots which will blossom into practice and principles that will become a foundation for anti-Christ.

One may ask ... What gives you the right to make such a claim? It is not I that witnesses against the policies and practices of the Roman Catholic Church my friends ... It is your Lord JESUS.

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in Heaven

And yet the Catholic Church requires that you call their leaders "father" ... In fact the title pope stems from the Greek word papas, which simply means "father." The Antichrist will use this as he seeks to hold this title as well. He wants to be the FATHER. He wants to be GOD.

In addition, the Catholic Church holds a strong passion to present Mary as the Deity to be prayed through to reach God. When the Bible clearly teaches it is JESUS. The Bible reveals NOTHING that even remotely suggests that people pray to or through Mary.

So why does the Roman Catholic Church make a big deal out of going through Mary? This is because the Romans had previous faith in female idols which they called goddesses. From Diana to Victoria to Bona Dea to Venus just to name a few. So, it appears that they kinda blended their previous beliefs, with the Christian Faith. This is a VERY concerning ingredient in the foundation.

Last but not least ... In Revelation, chapter 17, we learn of a governing body that will be a part of the End Times. It is the great whore that sits upon many waters (many people) Revelation 17:1 with whom the worldly people indulged in her ways Revelation 17:2  she sits atop of a beast with seven heads and 10 horns (Antichrist's empire) and is arrayed in purple and red and is decked with jewels and wealth Revelation 17:3-4 On her head is written, "MYSTERY, Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the Earth"
 

Who in the world is this woman? We are given every clue necessary to figure out who she is in chapters 17 and 18. We will begin our quest to solve this "MYSTERY".
 

 
Now as I ponder on these clues to our "MYSTERY BABYLON" many things continue to disturb me. We know that Babylon is Iraq. And with as much as is going on in Iraq at this time, it would make for an easy scape goat. However, the word ... "MYSTERY" and many other bothersome truths continue to demand that we seek further. For example ...

 

Iraq is not a place known for it's killing of Christians. It does not sit on seven mountains or hills. It does not control different nations and races nor rule kings of the Earth.   It is known for oil, but not the merchandise mentioned. It is NOT a sea port.

BEWARE