Mary is blessed AMONG women not blessed above women. Roman Catholic heresy puts Mary above all women. But the scripture says...
~ Luke 1:42 NKJV
Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
However, Paragraph 53 of the Vatican II document Lumen Gentium explicitly states that Mary "far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on earth," while paragraph 966 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church declares her "exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things."
This desperate need by the Roman Catholic Religion to place Mary above all women creates an ecosystem of heresies from the use of idol and title of Pagan goddess mentioned in Jeremiah to Mary being sinless.
This idolatry is an insult to the actual Mary of the scriptures.
Direct Quote: Pastor Larkins Dsouza
The 3 most anti-Christ doctrines in existence today.
1. Free-grace
2. Once Saved Always Saved
3. The (Saturday) 7th day Sabbath was "Replaced" to Sunday
All unbiblical. All promote sin. All goes against righteousness.
Roman Catholic Religion aka Catholicism is the Great Babylon.
Revelation 17 and 18 gives clear identifiers that the Roman Catholic Religion is the Great Babylon. These identifiers when studied historically, geographically, and spiritually they all point to the Roman Catholic Religion being the Great Babylon.
First the geography, Revelation 17:9 shows us that the woman sits on seven hills. Rome has been universally recognised since the antiquity as the City of Seven Hills (the Septimontium). The geographic headquarters of the Roman Catholic Religion sits directly within this location.
Second the official colours. Revelation 17:4 shows us the woman as clothed in purple and scarlet. In the Roman Catholic Religion's ecclesiastical hierarchy, purple is the official color worn by bishops, and scarlet is the official color worn by cardinals during formal liturgies.
Third, the rituals. In Revelations, The woman holds a golden cup in her hand. The central ritual of Roman Catholic Ritual, the Mass, centers around the priest being the one raising the cup of blood.
Fourth, the ungodly amount of wealth. The prophecy in Revelations describes an entity adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls. The Vatican possesses one of the largest concentrations of historical wealth, gold architecture, and gem-encrusted regalia in human history. The Roman Catholic Religion owns more land than McDonald's.
Fifth, persecution of Christians. Revelation 17:6 states the woman is drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. History shows us that the Roman Catholic Religion killed Christians for their faith and rejoiced in their death.
Sixth, the Babylonian imagery. From Queen of Heaven to Vessel of Shamash. The Roman Catholic Religion incorporates many Babylonian imagery in their rituals and practices.
For this reason Jesus asks the Roman Catholics who are truly love Christ to come out of the Roman Catholic Religion.
Direct Quote: Pastor Larkins Dsouza
Does the Bible Teach Infant Baptism?
The Bible teaches tut baptism comes after a person believes in Jesus, repents of sin, and chooses to follow Him. Baptism is connected with a personal decision of faith.
1. Faith Comes Before Baptism.
When Philip preached the gospel, the people first believed, then they were baptized.
“But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized” (Acts 8:12).
The people heard the message, understood it, believed it, and were baptized.
2. Repentance Comes Before Baptism.
Peter told the crowd on the Day of Pentecost:
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 2:38).
Repentance means recognizing sin and turning to God. That requires understanding and a personal choice.
3. The Bible Never Commands Infant Baptism.
The Bible contains many examples of baptism. There is no verse commanding the baptism of infants. There is also no example that clearly says infants were baptized.
Some point to household baptisms.
The Philippian Jailer
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household” (Acts 16:31-33).
Paul and Silas first preached God's Word to everyone in the house. The passage shows people hearing and responding to the message before baptism.
Lydia's Household.
“And when she and her household were baptized...” (Acts 16:15).
The Bible says her household was baptized. It does not mention infants.
4. The Ethiopian Eunuch Gives a Clear Example.
Before baptism, Philip asked about belief.
“If you believe with all your heart, you may.” (Acts 8:37-38).
The eunuch replied:
“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
Then he was baptized. Faith came first.
5. Faith Is Required.
Jesus said:
“He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).
Belief is connected with baptism throughout the New Testament.
6. Circumcision and Baptism Are Different.
Some teach that baptism took the place of circumcision.
Circumcision was given to male babies in Israel as a sign of belonging to Abraham's family (Genesis 17:12).
Baptism points to a person's union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
“Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death...” (Romans 6:3-4).
This experience is connected with personal faith in Christ.
7. Salvation Comes Through Faith
The Bible teaches:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith...” (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Baptism is an outward testimony of faith. Salvation comes from God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
8. What About Children?
The Bible gives examples of children being dedicated to God.
Samuel:
“Then I will take him, that he may appear before the Lord and remain there forever” (1 Samuel 1:22).
Jesus:
“They brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord” (Luke 2:22).
These examples show parents dedicating their children to God and committing themselves to raise them in His ways.
Conclusion:
The New Testament pattern:
Hear the gospel.
Believe in Christ.
Repent of sin.
Be baptized.
Every example follows this order. The Bible never gives a direct command for infant baptism and never clearly describes an infant being baptized. For that reason, many Christians believe baptism should take place when a person is old enough to understand the gospel and make a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ.
@cajuns1995@swamthetiber25 The Bible says the resurrection happens at Christ’s return, not at death.
David is dead, buried, and “did not ascend into the heavens” (Acts 2:29, 34).
Now tell me where does the Bible say David is in heaven right now?
Happy Sabbath 🎨
The fourth commandment is the only one of all the ten in which are found both the name and the title of the Lawgiver. It is the only one that shows by whose authority the law is given. Thus it contains the seal of God, {PP 307}
In God is our strength. Pray much. Prayer is the life of the soul. The prayer of faith is the weapon by which we may successfully resist every assault of the enemy.—(The Signs of the Times, August 24, 1904.) Pr 62.2
@shane_pruitt78 Wrong, the dead don't go to heaven!
“9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more.
10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. ”
Job 7:9-10 KJV
The Catholic Church claims to have the foreskin of Jesus, they celebrated the Feast of the Holy Foreskin, they said they have Mary's dried breast milk in several Grotos. They also claim to have five heads of John the Baptist, and they have the nerve to call other churches cult.
Well I never!
@true4_red We are ironing out details to begin formally in July. Pray for us please. We are breaking down Scripture and doctrine so all can understand, not just theologians.