Tag: Christianity

  • The Lord’s Supper: Spiritual or Material Food

    The Catholic and Orthodox churches affirm that the Lord’s Supper (communion) contains the Body and Blood of Christ (Real Presence). This is a material presence. They base this on the discourse between Christ and the Apostles in John chapter 6. I assert that the Real Presence is true. But it must be understood to be…

  • Armageddon (Megiddo): The Final Battle

    The Antichrist and his assembled army will attack Israel and just as it seems all of Israel will be destroyed, Christ will appear on Earth – His Second Coming. The Satanic horde will be annihilate. And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and…

  • A Tale of Two Marys

    A serious Berean student of Scripture, and one acquainted with the teachings of the Catholic church, will notice something. The Mary of Scripture and the Mary of the Catholic church are two different people, in so many ways. Here are a few differences: RCC: Mary has been an ever-virgin her entire life.SCRIPTURE: Mary and Joseph…

  • Catholic Practices That Are Not Apostolic

    Veneration of Mary as Co-Redemptrix:Catholics frequently honor Mary with titles like “Co-Redemptrix” and pray to her as a mediator. The Apostles focused solely on Jesus as mediator (1 Timothy 2:5) and did not elevate Mary in this way. Use of the Rosary:The Rosary, a structured prayer with beads, is a staple of Catholic devotion. No…

  • Problems with Roman Catholicism from a Reformed Protestant Perspective

    The Reformed Protestant tradition has long critiqued Roman Catholicism on theological, ecclesiastical, and doctrinal grounds. Rooted in the principles of the Reformation, these critiques emphasize the authority of Scripture, justification by faith alone, and the sufficiency of Christ’s work. Below, we explore key concerns raised by Reformed theologians and Puritans regarding Roman Catholic doctrine. 1.…

  • Catholicism Deconstructed

    The Catholic church datesTo the third centuryIt is a historical factThis is plain to see The Reformed churchIt was founded in the New Testament ageIt is truly apostolicThis puts Catholics in a rage The ReformedAre God’s electWe were chosen at the world’s foundationIt is we whom He did select The Catholic church is full of…

  • Being Reformed: The Essentials

    The following beliefs make a person Reformed. These are the sine qua non of being reformed! Covenant theology is not essential to being reformed. It was inherited from Rome. Scripture teaches dispensationalism. The truly reformed, including myself, affirm believer’s baptism, not infant baptism. The latter was inherited from Rome. An amillennial eschatology also came from…

  • The Gospel: An Exposition

    On a coldWinter mornAs it was foretoldChrist was born Behold the incarnationOf the God-ManHe became a propitiationHe followed the Father’s plan In Bethlehem cityChrist was bornTo the Virgin MaryAs a man, He’d face scorn He grew up wellProficient in carpentryChrist had nothing to sellHis birth made history Apostles he gatheredHe would teach many thingsTheir questions…

  • The 7 Last Sayings of Christ on The Cross

    The seven last sayings of Christ from the cross are: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) Even though the Roman authorities brutally tortured Christ and hung Him on the cross, He knew they were acting in ignorance. “Today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Jesus said…

  • Marian Beliefs: Biblical or Unbiblical

    Catholics and Orthodox have Marian theologies which are unbiblical. They give Mary reverence, hyper-veneration, create icons, paintings, sculptures, and processionals for her. These things are for the Triune God alone. Several Doctors of the Catholic church, such as Ligouri, have written Marian books which explicitly call on believers to get saved through Mary. This is…