The Influence Of The Catholic Church
The Catholic church, founded around the third century A.D., came into existence under the leadership of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Since its inception, the reach of the Catholic church has spread the globe and influenced many different lives, peoples, and cultures. Sadly, although its influence may have encouraged and fostered morality among people, it lacked one key component: the truth. The Catholic church and its teachings have been harmful in the advancement of the true Gospel and teachings of God, as people have become deluded in this form of so-called “Christianity.” There are three major areas within the Catholic church where major problems can be pointed out.
First, the Catholic church errs in its teachings of Bible …show more content…
This is the belief that after the priest blesses the bread and wine of communion, it becomes the literal body and blood of Christ. This could not more incorrect! Christ, at the Last Supper, did not literally feed the disciples of His own flesh and blood. Rather, it was a symbol through which there would be a solemn time of remembrance regarding what Christ had sacrificed for man’s salvation. There is no example in Scripture to support the bread and wine of communion becoming Christ’s literal body and blood. Therefore, this teaching is in error of …show more content…
They hold to the belief of a works salvation. They teach that one must live a good life in order to be saved. Although they teach that faith is important, they believe that works are the essential part of the salvation plan. Works salvation stands in direct contradiction to the Bible. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Salvation is wholly of grace, and it is not based on how well we live our lives! God is no respecter of persons. Our works are irrelevant, because our righteousness is “as filthy rags” to God! Salvation can only occur when one puts his faith and trust in Christ alone to save
First, the Catholic church errs in its teachings of Bible …show more content…
This is the belief that after the priest blesses the bread and wine of communion, it becomes the literal body and blood of Christ. This could not more incorrect! Christ, at the Last Supper, did not literally feed the disciples of His own flesh and blood. Rather, it was a symbol through which there would be a solemn time of remembrance regarding what Christ had sacrificed for man’s salvation. There is no example in Scripture to support the bread and wine of communion becoming Christ’s literal body and blood. Therefore, this teaching is in error of …show more content…
They hold to the belief of a works salvation. They teach that one must live a good life in order to be saved. Although they teach that faith is important, they believe that works are the essential part of the salvation plan. Works salvation stands in direct contradiction to the Bible. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Salvation is wholly of grace, and it is not based on how well we live our lives! God is no respecter of persons. Our works are irrelevant, because our righteousness is “as filthy rags” to God! Salvation can only occur when one puts his faith and trust in Christ alone to save