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ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
CHRISTIANITY OASIS
HAS PROVIDED YOU WITH THIS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH STUDY. THE
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CONTROLS THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF
OVER A BILLION FOLLOWERS. IN FACT, THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
IS BY FAR THE LARGEST ORGANIZED BODY OF ANY WORLD RELIGION.
LET US SEEK AND FIND THE TRUTH OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TOGETHER, SHALL WE?
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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BUT, I do know of a place that fits VERY well.
ROME/Vatican ...
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It will be a part of
Antichrist's empire according to the Bible.
It's colors are purple and
red.
It does sit on seven hills.
It is the only city that
controls many VARIOUS nations, peoples and kings, by way of
the ... Catholic Church
It is known for all of the
merchandise mentioned.
It is a seaport.
It has the most blood of the
martyrs of Jesus.
The
Romans crucified and beheaded most
of the Apostles and martyrs there. As a matter of
fact, they used to have these arenas where they
would all gather and have Christian children put on
sheep skins. They opened the doors to the arena, and
the Christian children would run out with the
sheepskins on making the noises of sheep (bahhhhhhhh)
The Christian children were thinking it was a game,
and did not know the Romans had ravenous wolves
waiting to devour them ... All for the Roman's
entertainment.
Since the writer of the book
of Revelation, wrote this book on Patmos Island,
which is a Roman prison, I guess I can see why he
would need to write the word "Mystery"
as to be able to have the vision he was given, shown
to other Christians and not have it confiscated
because the Romans did not like reading of their own
doom.
We should keep our eyes on
Rome and the Vatican, for they seem to fit the "Mystery"
woman description VERY well.
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Sooooooo, as you can see ... I do NOT believe that Catholic believers are
evil. I believe that they, just like many others in other
"denominations" are being taught a few things that are not
in harmony with the words of Jesus and see that they are
following shepherds who are and/or will be instructed
by the enemy of our soul to lead the sheep astray.
Allowing a lil more and more changes in policy and
practice now and again. Some subtle changes and some not
so subtle changes. Many times in an effort to appear
politically correct but when viewed over years one can see
them as plagues allowed within the Church.
But, I also
know that other denominations are adapting to worldly ways
as well. Perhaps by allowing a lil of this and a lil of
that from various "denominations" as to ADAPT to one
another and even allowing other Religions to join and
mixing doctrines and beliefs ... They will form a one
world religion. Whoever does not accept this mongrel
religion ... Well, you know the rest of the story.
Therefore, I
judge not the Roman Catholic Church or any other Church
that will choose to follow the world as cattle to the
slaughter,
unknowingly
setting up the kingdom of Antichrist.
That is God's business.
My
concern is for those who are following blindly thinking
they are serving God. And as the policies within the
Church change ... So do the people.
THIS ... Is
why I sound the Trumpet.
BEWARE
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