Paganism and Catholicism.
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Hebrews 11:32-40, "And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again.
Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us."
William Tyndale is remembered for his translation of the Bible into English. For this reason the Roman Catholic Church had William strangled and burnt at the stake. William's last words were to God; asking Him to open the king of England's eyes. His prayer was answered. In 1611, our Bible came to be. The 1611 King James Bible.
Here are some of William Tyndale quotes:
"There is no work better than to please God."
"It is impossible to preach Christ, except thou preach against Antichrist."
"Christ is with us until the world’s end... let His flock be bold."
"I defy the pope and all his laws. If God spare my life, ere many years I will cause a boy who drives the plough to know more of the Scriptures than the pope."
"In Him we live, move, and have our being. Sleep now William Tyndale until the resurrection morning!"
Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.
And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us."
William Tyndale is remembered for his translation of the Bible into English. For this reason the Roman Catholic Church had William strangled and burnt at the stake. William's last words were to God; asking Him to open the king of England's eyes. His prayer was answered. In 1611, our Bible came to be. The 1611 King James Bible.
Here are some of William Tyndale quotes:
"There is no work better than to please God."
"It is impossible to preach Christ, except thou preach against Antichrist."
"Christ is with us until the world’s end... let His flock be bold."
"I defy the pope and all his laws. If God spare my life, ere many years I will cause a boy who drives the plough to know more of the Scriptures than the pope."
"In Him we live, move, and have our being. Sleep now William Tyndale until the resurrection morning!"
A time when the Bible was banned and burned by the Catholic Church!!!
Many people are unaware of the fact that there was a long period of time, when the Catholic Church – forbade the reading of the Bible.
Not only did she forbid the reading of the Bible, but she also forbade having possession of a Bible in one’s own home.
These were called the “Dark Ages” for obvious reasons. The Apostate Church of Christendom was at the peak of her power, and was afraid that if her subjects owned and read Bibles, that they might question some of the Church’s actions and teachings.
“Canon 14. We prohibit also that the laity should not be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament; we most strictly forbid their having any translation of these books.” – The Church Council of Toulouse 1229 AD Source: Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe, Scolar Press, London, England copyright 1980 by Edward Peters, ISBN 0-85967-621-8, pp. 194-195
The Council of Tarragona of 1234, in its second canon, ruled that:
"No one may possess the books of the Old and New Testaments, and if anyone possesses them he must turn them over to the local bishop within eight days, so that they may be burned…” – The Church Council of Tarragona 1234 AD; 2nd Cannon – Source : D. Lortsch, Historie de la Bible en France, 1910, p.14.
“Opened on Thursday alongside the Inquisition archives was the infamous Index of Forbidden Books, which Roman Catholics were forbidden to read or possess on pain of excommunication. They showed that even “the Bible” was once on the blacklist. Translations of the holy book ended up on the bonfires along with other “heretical” works…The Index of Forbidden Books and all excommunications relating to it were officially abolished in 1966. The Inquisition itself was established by Pope Gregory IX in 1233….” -Vatican archives reveal Bible was once banned book By Jude Webber ROME, Jan 22, 1998 (Reuters)
“Canon 14. We prohibit also that the laity should be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament; …we most strictly forbid their having any translation of these books.”– ITEM #2 COUNCIL OF TOULOUSE – 1229 A.D. Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe,
Edited with an introduction by Edward Peters, Scolar Press, London, copyright 1980 by Edward Peters, ISBN 0-85967-621-8, pp. 194-195
Many people are unaware of the fact that there was a long period of time, when the Catholic Church – forbade the reading of the Bible.
Not only did she forbid the reading of the Bible, but she also forbade having possession of a Bible in one’s own home.
These were called the “Dark Ages” for obvious reasons. The Apostate Church of Christendom was at the peak of her power, and was afraid that if her subjects owned and read Bibles, that they might question some of the Church’s actions and teachings.
“Canon 14. We prohibit also that the laity should not be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament; we most strictly forbid their having any translation of these books.” – The Church Council of Toulouse 1229 AD Source: Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe, Scolar Press, London, England copyright 1980 by Edward Peters, ISBN 0-85967-621-8, pp. 194-195
The Council of Tarragona of 1234, in its second canon, ruled that:
"No one may possess the books of the Old and New Testaments, and if anyone possesses them he must turn them over to the local bishop within eight days, so that they may be burned…” – The Church Council of Tarragona 1234 AD; 2nd Cannon – Source : D. Lortsch, Historie de la Bible en France, 1910, p.14.
“Opened on Thursday alongside the Inquisition archives was the infamous Index of Forbidden Books, which Roman Catholics were forbidden to read or possess on pain of excommunication. They showed that even “the Bible” was once on the blacklist. Translations of the holy book ended up on the bonfires along with other “heretical” works…The Index of Forbidden Books and all excommunications relating to it were officially abolished in 1966. The Inquisition itself was established by Pope Gregory IX in 1233….” -Vatican archives reveal Bible was once banned book By Jude Webber ROME, Jan 22, 1998 (Reuters)
“Canon 14. We prohibit also that the laity should be permitted to have the books of the Old or New Testament; …we most strictly forbid their having any translation of these books.”– ITEM #2 COUNCIL OF TOULOUSE – 1229 A.D. Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe,
Edited with an introduction by Edward Peters, Scolar Press, London, copyright 1980 by Edward Peters, ISBN 0-85967-621-8, pp. 194-195
A PRICE FOR TRUE GODLINESS!
Romans 8:36-39, "As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
William Tyndale is remembered for his translation of the Bible into English. For this reason the Roman Catholic Church had William strangled and burnt at the stake. Williams last words were to God; asking Him to open the king of England's eyes. His prayer was answered - in 1611, our Bible came to be. The 1611 King James Bible.
We would rather die ten times over than that the gospel should be a cause of blood or hurt by any act of ours. Let us rather patiently suffer, and, as the psalmist says, be accounted as sheep for the slaughter; and instead of avenging or defending ourselves, leave room for God’s wrath.” “The cross of Christ must be borne. Let your highness be without fear. We shall do more by our prayers than all our enemies by their boastings. Only let not your hands be stained with the blood of your brethren. If the emperor requires us to be given up to his tribunals, we are ready to appear. You cannot defend the faith; each one should believe at his own risk and peril.” (GC88 209.3).
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The famous “Hail Mary” is a Catholic reminder of the supposed power of approaching Mary as a mediator between God and man.
However, praying to Mary not only stands in direct conflict with Biblical commands on worship and prayer, but also devalues the beauty of the work of Christ as our High Priest and intercessor. In short, praying to Mary is a practical denial of the sufficiency of Christ.
Praying, But Not “Praying.”
The Scriptures are clear on the topic of prayer and worship, only leaving room for God to be the target of our praise and petitions. When God laid down His law for the worship practices of Israel, he made it clear that petitioning the dead is a sin akin to necromancy, and worthy of His judgment:
“There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord” (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
The official position of the Roman Catholic Church is that Catholics do not pray to saints, but rather ask the saints to pray for them. Rome claims that this is no different than having a living family member pray for you. However, this technicality has no bearing on the commandment being broken. Speaking with the dead in order to receive some kind of answer or help, or attempting to, is in violation of Deuteronomy 18, whether the deceased are the aim of your prayers or a helper in them.
Jesus is Enough.
