By: Randall E. Pickens, Sr.
On May 7th the great deception will again begin, behind closed doors! 130 fallible men of one of the worlds oldest formal religious cults will be electing the “so called infallible vicar of Christ” or representative of Jesus.
This is a stark reminder of why I call myself a “Protestant”. The result of Luther’s 95 Thesis. Yes, there are other deceptive Christian denominations but Catholicism takes the cake! I make no apologies for rejecting the doctrines of this or any other doctrine that misrepresents Jesus and the simplest of Pauline doctrinal view.
The Bible is the authoritative document and faithful men died that I might read these words of truth for myself and not be deprived of the gospels due to class, illiteracy, and to be deceived because I was void of understanding Latin. Yes, I know the Bible is a manuscript complied over the ages and many chose to question it so spare me your insults. I believe as did Jesus that these words were inspired of God and worthy to be considered doctrine.
My point here is there is no room for compromise between Catholicism and Protestant. How soon the masses have forgotten the divide over the ages. 1600+ years of deceit and counting. The curse of illiteracy continues! It is shocking how illiterate the Christian church is STILL. The poorest soul can readily obtain a copy of the Word of God and be cleansed by the Holy Spirit’s interpretation of the Word of God and know nothing of a old man who thinks he’s “infallible” and controls your soul!
John 14:6 ….Iam the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to unto the Father, but by me. God has a Son not a pope!
Matthew 23:9 (KJV)
And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Luke 11:2 (KJV)
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
These are just a few of the many truths challenged by the deceits propagated by Catholicism. Any casual reader can find these instructions and there is little excuse for debating; these were instructions of Jesus himself. Debate with him if you will, not me.
I will remain a Protestant and teach the truth of the gospel not the deceptions of man.
1 Corinthians 2:10 (KJV)
But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
2 Timothy 3:15 (KJV)
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Psalms 119:105 (KJV)
Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Selah
Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
I have no pope nor do I need one! The truth has set me free!
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.