3:1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 6 For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, 7 always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth. 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith. 9 But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men. 2 Timothy 3:3-9
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Godlessness in the Last Days
A Scriptural Guide for The Sufficiency of God's Wonderful Grace:( AKA a Witnessing Guide)
The Sufficiency and Sovereignty of God's Grace:
John 6:44- No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
2 Corinthians 12:9- But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 2:4-5- But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Ephesians 1:4-6- even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved
The Sufficiancy and Supremecy of God's Son Jesus Christ:
Acts 4:12- And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved
1 Corinthians 15:22- For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
1 Timothy 2:5- For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
Ephesians 2:5- even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Colossians 2:13- And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,
Hebrews 10:12- But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God
Hebrews 10:14- For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified
Hebrews 12:2- looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 John 1:7- But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
The Sufficiency and Singularity of God's Gospel:
Romans 1:16- For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Ephesians 2:8-9- For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ( God's salvation, His gospel)
Galations 1:6-9- I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. (Gospel is unchanging and people who pervert it are accursed)
Revelation 14:6- Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people.
The Sufficiancy and Supremecy of Gods Word:
Ephesians 1:13- In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
2 Timothy 3:16- All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:15- and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:23- since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God
James 1:18- Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
The Sufficiency and Security of Being a Child of God:
John 6:37- All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
John 10:27-30- 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
Romans 8:35- Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?(Gods unconditional love)
Romans 11:2- God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel?
Ephesians 1:5- he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
Hebrews 7:25- Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
1 Peter 1:5- who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time
John 6:44- No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
2 Corinthians 12:9- But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Ephesians 2:4-5- But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Ephesians 1:4-6- even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved
The Sufficiancy and Supremecy of God's Son Jesus Christ:
Acts 4:12- And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved
1 Corinthians 15:22- For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
1 Timothy 2:5- For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
Ephesians 2:5- even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
Colossians 2:13- And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,
Hebrews 10:12- But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God
Hebrews 10:14- For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified
Hebrews 12:2- looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 John 1:7- But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
The Sufficiency and Singularity of God's Gospel:
Romans 1:16- For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Ephesians 2:8-9- For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ( God's salvation, His gospel)
Galations 1:6-9- I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. (Gospel is unchanging and people who pervert it are accursed)
Revelation 14:6- Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people.
The Sufficiancy and Supremecy of Gods Word:
Ephesians 1:13- In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
2 Timothy 3:16- All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:15- and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:23- since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God
James 1:18- Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
The Sufficiency and Security of Being a Child of God:
John 6:37- All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
John 10:27-30- 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
Romans 8:35- Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?(Gods unconditional love)
Romans 11:2- God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel?
Ephesians 1:5- he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
Hebrews 7:25- Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
1 Peter 1:5- who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time
The Secret and The Emergent/Emerging Church Lies Refuted
New age Movement, Occult, or Humanism for a New Millenium
-Current trends-
The Secret and The Emergent/Emerging Church Lies Refuted
The Secret- by Rhonda Byrne
Lie 1) Promises a better life just by watching the DVD. Romans 8:2 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
Lie 2) You can change what you don't like about your life through "The law of attraction" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Lie 3) Man can learn to cope with and overcome any and all obstacles by going forth into the "Infinite Mind" Phillipians 1:27 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.
Lie 4) There's a law in the universe that says whatever we focus on will expand. Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Psalm 47:7-9 For God is the King of all the earth;sing praises with a psalm! 8 God reigns over the nations;God sits on his holy throne.9 The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God;he is highly exalted!
Lie 5) Embraces Universalism. All religions are paths to God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Citations: The word of God, ESV; "The Cult of the Secret" website article by Martin Taylor http://martintaylor.vox.com/library/post/the-cult-of-the-secret.html
The Emerging Church
lie 1) Authorship of the Scriptures- Brian McLaren ( chair of the board of directors for Emergent Village) who states, "Scripture is something God had 'let be,' and so it is at once God's creation and the creation of the dozens of people and communities and cultures who produced it" (McLaren, p. 162 Generous Orthodoxy, (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [2] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 2)Only Way- Need of a new way to communicate the gospel At the heart of the “movement”—or as some of its leaders prefer to call it, the “conversation”—lies the conviction that changes in the culture signal that a new church is “emerging.” Christian leaders must therefore adapt to this emerging church. Those who fail to do so are blind to the cultural accretions that hide the gospel behind forms of thought and modes of expression that no longer communicate with the new generation, the emerging generation. (D.A. Carson, Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005], 12) John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Matthew 24:14 (continuity of the same gospel) And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Lie 4) Chanting, centering prayer, mantra's, labyrinth experiences, and other spiritual practices of many eastern religions are a means to experience God more fully. Deuteronomy 18:10b-14 anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer 11 or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, 12 for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you. 13 You shall be blameless before the Lord your God, 14 for these nations, which you are about to dispossess, listen to fortune-tellers and to diviners. But as for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you to do this.
Lie 5)Salvation- Emergent church leader,speaker,and writerTony Campolo’s belief that you can be born again by experiencing a “oneness with God” while embracing the teachings of Ignatius Loyola the founder of the Jesuits. Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
2) & 3) Information summarizes from Commentary by Roger Oakland called Tony Campolo: On Being “Born Again” by Centering Prayer.
referenced from Writings by Ken Silva http://apprising.org/category/emergent-church/
-Current trends-
The Secret and The Emergent/Emerging Church Lies Refuted
The Secret- by Rhonda Byrne
Lie 1) Promises a better life just by watching the DVD. Romans 8:2 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
Lie 2) You can change what you don't like about your life through "The law of attraction" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Lie 3) Man can learn to cope with and overcome any and all obstacles by going forth into the "Infinite Mind" Phillipians 1:27 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.
Lie 4) There's a law in the universe that says whatever we focus on will expand. Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Psalm 47:7-9 For God is the King of all the earth;sing praises with a psalm! 8 God reigns over the nations;God sits on his holy throne.9 The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God;he is highly exalted!
Lie 5) Embraces Universalism. All religions are paths to God. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Citations: The word of God, ESV; "The Cult of the Secret" website article by Martin Taylor http://martintaylor.vox.com/library/post/the-cult-of-the-secret.html
The Emerging Church
lie 1) Authorship of the Scriptures- Brian McLaren ( chair of the board of directors for Emergent Village) who states, "Scripture is something God had 'let be,' and so it is at once God's creation and the creation of the dozens of people and communities and cultures who produced it" (McLaren, p. 162 Generous Orthodoxy, (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004) 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [2] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 2)Only Way- Need of a new way to communicate the gospel At the heart of the “movement”—or as some of its leaders prefer to call it, the “conversation”—lies the conviction that changes in the culture signal that a new church is “emerging.” Christian leaders must therefore adapt to this emerging church. Those who fail to do so are blind to the cultural accretions that hide the gospel behind forms of thought and modes of expression that no longer communicate with the new generation, the emerging generation. (D.A. Carson, Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005], 12) John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Matthew 24:14 (continuity of the same gospel) And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Lie 4) Chanting, centering prayer, mantra's, labyrinth experiences, and other spiritual practices of many eastern religions are a means to experience God more fully. Deuteronomy 18:10b-14 anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer 11 or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, 12 for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you. 13 You shall be blameless before the Lord your God, 14 for these nations, which you are about to dispossess, listen to fortune-tellers and to diviners. But as for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you to do this.
Lie 5)Salvation- Emergent church leader,speaker,and writerTony Campolo’s belief that you can be born again by experiencing a “oneness with God” while embracing the teachings of Ignatius Loyola the founder of the Jesuits. Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
2) & 3) Information summarizes from Commentary by Roger Oakland called Tony Campolo: On Being “Born Again” by Centering Prayer.
referenced from Writings by Ken Silva http://apprising.org/category/emergent-church/
Scientology Lies Refuted
Scientology Lies Refuted
L. Ron Hubbard lies
Lie 1) Sin and Salvation-man is good," an immortal Thetan, able to create MEST. This tenet is consistent with the Dianetic belief that man is descended from the gods and may someday evolve to reclaim his Thetan potential. "Salvation" involves a process of working through levels of self-knowledge and knowledge of past lives (reincarnation) to awaken the pre-existent deity within and regain total godhood. As would be expected, the existence of an eternal heaven and hell is denied. Romans 3:10-12 10 as it is written:“None is righteous, no, not one;11 no one understands;no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;no one does good, not even one.” Romans 14:11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess[1] to God.” Deuteronomy 4:39 know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
Lie 2) Christ- He is merely a man. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Lie 3) Scientology is equally valid and can be used in cooperation with any other religion. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
Lie 4) Scientology uses proven methods to show change in a Scientology users personality by giving them personality tests as they continue on in their learning. Jeremiah 17:9 9 The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick; who can understand it?
Lie 5) You need Scientology therepy for all the bad things that have happened to you in this life and your past ones. Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Lie 6) Advanced Scientists can leave their body (exteriorize) and control MEST (Matter Energy Space Time) Deuteronomy 18:10b-12 anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer 11 or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, 12 for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.
Lie 7) Earth is a Alien prison planet that souls were disposed of on trillions of years ago. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man [8] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
27 So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Lie 8) Summary of Scientology Theology. In the beginning were the Thetans. These were to eventually create the MEST, which in actuality would not be the best thing they could have done. For when the Thetan, who inhabits the MEST, comes into conflict with other MEST, an engram is recorded in the reactive mind. This engram, whether it be remembered or not, due to unconsciousness which accompanies every engram, is stored in the reactive mind and causes the Thetan to believe false data [erroneous ideas]. It is the purpose of Scientology, through its auditing efforts, to rid the Thetan of all engrams so that in turn that Thetan, who now possesses a new educational perspective on reality, as a result of the auditing, may advance to a higher state of being or Clear. Once one reaches "Clear" (a 38-step process), there are 20 more steps before one reaches "OT," when one supposedly doesn't need a body to exist and is clear of all "engrams."Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man [8] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
27 So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Lie 9) The idea of religion was implanted false realities in our past existance to keep us from knowing the truth, this is still being used today. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Lie 10) Scientology can cure the body of many diseases like cancer and can rid the body of radiation.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Citations:(1-10) The Word of God, ESV.(1 & 8) http://theology.scientology.org/eng/pdf/scientology-09-fundamentals.pdf (1-10) Personal experience
L. Ron Hubbard lies
Lie 1) Sin and Salvation-man is good," an immortal Thetan, able to create MEST. This tenet is consistent with the Dianetic belief that man is descended from the gods and may someday evolve to reclaim his Thetan potential. "Salvation" involves a process of working through levels of self-knowledge and knowledge of past lives (reincarnation) to awaken the pre-existent deity within and regain total godhood. As would be expected, the existence of an eternal heaven and hell is denied. Romans 3:10-12 10 as it is written:“None is righteous, no, not one;11 no one understands;no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;no one does good, not even one.” Romans 14:11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess[1] to God.” Deuteronomy 4:39 know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
Lie 2) Christ- He is merely a man. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Lie 3) Scientology is equally valid and can be used in cooperation with any other religion. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
Lie 4) Scientology uses proven methods to show change in a Scientology users personality by giving them personality tests as they continue on in their learning. Jeremiah 17:9 9 The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately sick; who can understand it?
Lie 5) You need Scientology therepy for all the bad things that have happened to you in this life and your past ones. Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Lie 6) Advanced Scientists can leave their body (exteriorize) and control MEST (Matter Energy Space Time) Deuteronomy 18:10b-12 anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer 11 or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, 12 for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.
Lie 7) Earth is a Alien prison planet that souls were disposed of on trillions of years ago. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man [8] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
27 So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Lie 8) Summary of Scientology Theology. In the beginning were the Thetans. These were to eventually create the MEST, which in actuality would not be the best thing they could have done. For when the Thetan, who inhabits the MEST, comes into conflict with other MEST, an engram is recorded in the reactive mind. This engram, whether it be remembered or not, due to unconsciousness which accompanies every engram, is stored in the reactive mind and causes the Thetan to believe false data [erroneous ideas]. It is the purpose of Scientology, through its auditing efforts, to rid the Thetan of all engrams so that in turn that Thetan, who now possesses a new educational perspective on reality, as a result of the auditing, may advance to a higher state of being or Clear. Once one reaches "Clear" (a 38-step process), there are 20 more steps before one reaches "OT," when one supposedly doesn't need a body to exist and is clear of all "engrams."Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let us make man [8] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
27 So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him; male and female he created
them.
Lie 9) The idea of religion was implanted false realities in our past existance to keep us from knowing the truth, this is still being used today. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Lie 10) Scientology can cure the body of many diseases like cancer and can rid the body of radiation.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Citations:(1-10) The Word of God, ESV.(1 & 8) http://theology.scientology.org/eng/pdf/scientology-09-fundamentals.pdf (1-10) Personal experience
Shepherd's Chapel Lies Refuted
Shepherd's Chapel Lies Refuted
Arnold Murray's Lies
Lie 1) Foundational Doctrine- Foundation is the serpent seed doctrin. Eve and adam had sexual realtions with Satan; Eve first then Adam. Satan was the "fruit", the "tree", and the "snake" in that story. Eve got pregnant with Satan's son and Adam's son. Cain and Abel were twins; but Cain was Satan's son. Genesis 3 (read in it's entirety) Genesis 4:1 4:1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten [1] a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel.
Lie 2) Geneology- Cain's decendents are the "Kenite's" who went on to become the scribes and corrupted the Bible. Genesis 4:16-22 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, [6] east of Eden.17 Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. When he built a city, he called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch. 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. 19 And Lamech took two wives. The name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. 21 His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe. 22 Zillah also bore Tubal-cain; he was the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.
Lie 3)Bible- Only the King James Version 1611 can be trusted. The other scriptures have been corrupted by the Kenites. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [2] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 4) Creation of man- All non white races were made on the Earth on the sixth day of creation. God made a special man, Adam (white race) on the eighth day of creation. Acts 10:34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
Lie 5) The Flood- The flood of Noah was only a local flood; this is how the Kenites survived. Genesis 6:17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die.
Lie 6) Born Again- Being born again means that one must be born in a flesh body because we all existed in spirit bodies before this Earth age, which is the second earth age. We had a pre-mortal existance. 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God Psalm 139:13-16 13 For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. [1] Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.15 My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret,intricately woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;in your book were written, every one of them,the days that were formed for me,when as yet there was none of them.
Lie 7) Pre-mortal existance- During the first Earth age, while in our spirit bodies, we walked with Dinasaurs. Job 40:15 Behold, Behemoth, which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox.
Job 41:1-34 (description of existance with Leviathan in this Earth age)
Lie 8) Satans fall- The first Earth age ended because of Satans fall.. It ended with a world wide flood which is how the earth became void. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Lie 9) Godhead- modalism belief that God the Father and the Son are just God in different form (example: I am a mother and a wife) The Holy Spirit is just a word for God's "power force". Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man[1] in our image, after our likeness
Lie 10) Prayer- Do not pray outloud Satan will hear you and use it against you. Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Citations:
1)The Word of God, ESV. 2)Let Us Reason Together Ministries referenced from http://www.letusreason.org/Poptea4.htm 3) Personal experience
Arnold Murray's Lies
Lie 1) Foundational Doctrine- Foundation is the serpent seed doctrin. Eve and adam had sexual realtions with Satan; Eve first then Adam. Satan was the "fruit", the "tree", and the "snake" in that story. Eve got pregnant with Satan's son and Adam's son. Cain and Abel were twins; but Cain was Satan's son. Genesis 3 (read in it's entirety) Genesis 4:1 4:1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten [1] a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel.
Lie 2) Geneology- Cain's decendents are the "Kenite's" who went on to become the scribes and corrupted the Bible. Genesis 4:16-22 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, [6] east of Eden.17 Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. When he built a city, he called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch. 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. 19 And Lamech took two wives. The name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. 21 His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe. 22 Zillah also bore Tubal-cain; he was the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.
Lie 3)Bible- Only the King James Version 1611 can be trusted. The other scriptures have been corrupted by the Kenites. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [2] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 4) Creation of man- All non white races were made on the Earth on the sixth day of creation. God made a special man, Adam (white race) on the eighth day of creation. Acts 10:34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
Lie 5) The Flood- The flood of Noah was only a local flood; this is how the Kenites survived. Genesis 6:17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die.
Lie 6) Born Again- Being born again means that one must be born in a flesh body because we all existed in spirit bodies before this Earth age, which is the second earth age. We had a pre-mortal existance. 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God Psalm 139:13-16 13 For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. [1] Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.15 My frame was not hidden from you,when I was being made in secret,intricately woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;in your book were written, every one of them,the days that were formed for me,when as yet there was none of them.
Lie 7) Pre-mortal existance- During the first Earth age, while in our spirit bodies, we walked with Dinasaurs. Job 40:15 Behold, Behemoth, which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox.
Job 41:1-34 (description of existance with Leviathan in this Earth age)
Lie 8) Satans fall- The first Earth age ended because of Satans fall.. It ended with a world wide flood which is how the earth became void. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Lie 9) Godhead- modalism belief that God the Father and the Son are just God in different form (example: I am a mother and a wife) The Holy Spirit is just a word for God's "power force". Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man[1] in our image, after our likeness
Lie 10) Prayer- Do not pray outloud Satan will hear you and use it against you. Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Citations:
1)The Word of God, ESV. 2)Let Us Reason Together Ministries referenced from http://www.letusreason.org/Poptea4.htm 3) Personal experience
Unitarian Universalist Lies Refuted
Unitarian Universalist Lies Refuted
Lie 1) Bible- deny the divine inspiration and absolute authority of the Scriptures. They claim the Bible was merely the creation of men, and therefore, the Bible contains many "inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and errors." 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound[1] words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 1 John 2:5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [1] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 2) Source of Authority- Human reason for revelation as the source of authority. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Lie 3) Trinity. denies that one God exists in three Persons. Instead, a claim that Trinitarian doctrine was added by the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[1] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 4) God- varying views, some deny His existance altogether. Some say He is a natural force, an impersonal Spirit, even a created being. Few say He is a person. Genesis 3:8a And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,
Lie 5) Jesus Christ- denies the deity of Christ -- that He is not God and Savior, but only a good man and teacher. Christian writers added to the Scriptures the teachings concerning Christ's atonement for sin. 1 John 1:1-4 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
Lie 6) Salvation. Salvation is character development. This belief allows every person to do whatever is right in his own eyes as long as he is sincere about it. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Lie 7)Hell- The "universalist" belief is that no one will be eternally condemned. We suffer the consequences of sin in this life only. [HJB] Revelation 20:11-15 15 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Citations:The word of God, ESV. sources were used for this report: (1) Grolier's 1995 Multimedia Encyclopedia, (2) Funk & Wagnall's Encyclopedia, and (3) What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB] , BTTB:1990, pp. 269-287. condensed from http://rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Cults/ Biblical Discernment Ministries
Lie 1) Bible- deny the divine inspiration and absolute authority of the Scriptures. They claim the Bible was merely the creation of men, and therefore, the Bible contains many "inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and errors." 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound[1] words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 1 John 2:5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God [1] may be competent, equipped for every good work.
Lie 2) Source of Authority- Human reason for revelation as the source of authority. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Lie 3) Trinity. denies that one God exists in three Persons. Instead, a claim that Trinitarian doctrine was added by the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[1] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 4) God- varying views, some deny His existance altogether. Some say He is a natural force, an impersonal Spirit, even a created being. Few say He is a person. Genesis 3:8a And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,
Lie 5) Jesus Christ- denies the deity of Christ -- that He is not God and Savior, but only a good man and teacher. Christian writers added to the Scriptures the teachings concerning Christ's atonement for sin. 1 John 1:1-4 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
Lie 6) Salvation. Salvation is character development. This belief allows every person to do whatever is right in his own eyes as long as he is sincere about it. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Lie 7)Hell- The "universalist" belief is that no one will be eternally condemned. We suffer the consequences of sin in this life only. [HJB] Revelation 20:11-15 15 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Citations:The word of God, ESV. sources were used for this report: (1) Grolier's 1995 Multimedia Encyclopedia, (2) Funk & Wagnall's Encyclopedia, and (3) What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB] , BTTB:1990, pp. 269-287. condensed from http://rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Cults/ Biblical Discernment Ministries
UPC Lies Refuted
United Pentecostal Church - UPC Lies Refuted
Oneness Churches- Anti Trinitarian
Lie 1) Godhead- The Godhead is not three persons it is a unity manifested in three roles to humanity. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in [1] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 2) The Church- The UPC are the only people with the full truth. 1 Corinthians 12:12 or just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
Lie 3) Salvation- No salvation outside the UPC. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ
Lie 4) Babtism- Babtize only in the name of Jesus, if not you will not be accepted into Heaven. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Lie 5) Tongues- Speaking in tongues is a necessary indication of a real conversion. No tongues= no salvation. 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 14:18-19 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. 1 Corinthians 14:23 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
information referenced from: http://www.eaec.org/cults/unitedpentacostal.htm
Oneness Churches- Anti Trinitarian
Lie 1) Godhead- The Godhead is not three persons it is a unity manifested in three roles to humanity. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in [1] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 2) The Church- The UPC are the only people with the full truth. 1 Corinthians 12:12 or just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
Lie 3) Salvation- No salvation outside the UPC. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ
Lie 4) Babtism- Babtize only in the name of Jesus, if not you will not be accepted into Heaven. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Lie 5) Tongues- Speaking in tongues is a necessary indication of a real conversion. No tongues= no salvation. 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 14:18-19 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. 1 Corinthians 14:23 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
information referenced from: http://www.eaec.org/cults/unitedpentacostal.htm
Mormons lies Refuted
Mormons lies Refuted
Lie 1) Source of Authority- There are four sources of divinely inspired words: The Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrin of Covenants,and The Pearl of Great Price.The Canon of Scripture was not closed when the Bible was complete Revelation 22:18-19 18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Lie 2) God- God became God by righteous living and persistant effort. Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Lie 3) Jesus- Jesus is God but anyone can become God. Genesis 3:4-5 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:14-15 14 The Lord God said to the serpent,“Because you have done this,cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field;on your belly you shall go,and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring;he shall bruise your head,and you shall bruise his heel.”
Lie 4) Man- Adam was actually God and the father of Jesus. Romans 5:14 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.
Lie 5) Sin- Man will be punished for there own personal sin and not Adam's. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.
Lie 6) Holy Spirit is not a peron but an impersonable force. Acts 13:2 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Lie 7) Christs Atonement- Christs Atonement was essential but not sufficient.It does not pay for personal sin. Romans 5:10-11 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Lie 8) Afterlife- There are different levels of kingdoms in the Afterlife. Romans 9:22-23 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory
Lie 9) Jesus incarnate is a result of a physical relationship between God the Father and Mary. Matthew 1:20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Lie 10) Jesus, Lucifer, and all the demons, as well as all mankind, are actually all spirit brothers and sisters, born in the spirit world as spirit babies to our man-god Heavenly Father and his goddess wives. Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.
Citations : The Word Of God, ESV
Referenced from http://www.watchman.org/profile/ldspro.htm and Examining & Exposing Cultic & Occultic Movements, Jack Sin, "What is Wrong with Mormonism," April 2000, pp. 21-25.
Lie 1) Source of Authority- There are four sources of divinely inspired words: The Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrin of Covenants,and The Pearl of Great Price.The Canon of Scripture was not closed when the Bible was complete Revelation 22:18-19 18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Lie 2) God- God became God by righteous living and persistant effort. Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Lie 3) Jesus- Jesus is God but anyone can become God. Genesis 3:4-5 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:14-15 14 The Lord God said to the serpent,“Because you have done this,cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field;on your belly you shall go,and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring;he shall bruise your head,and you shall bruise his heel.”
Lie 4) Man- Adam was actually God and the father of Jesus. Romans 5:14 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.
Lie 5) Sin- Man will be punished for there own personal sin and not Adam's. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.
Lie 6) Holy Spirit is not a peron but an impersonable force. Acts 13:2 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Lie 7) Christs Atonement- Christs Atonement was essential but not sufficient.It does not pay for personal sin. Romans 5:10-11 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Lie 8) Afterlife- There are different levels of kingdoms in the Afterlife. Romans 9:22-23 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory
Lie 9) Jesus incarnate is a result of a physical relationship between God the Father and Mary. Matthew 1:20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Lie 10) Jesus, Lucifer, and all the demons, as well as all mankind, are actually all spirit brothers and sisters, born in the spirit world as spirit babies to our man-god Heavenly Father and his goddess wives. Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.
Citations : The Word Of God, ESV
Referenced from http://www.watchman.org/profile/ldspro.htm and Examining & Exposing Cultic & Occultic Movements, Jack Sin, "What is Wrong with Mormonism," April 2000, pp. 21-25.
Freemasonry or Masons Lies Refuted
Freemasonry or Masons Lies Refuted
Lie 1) Source of Authority- Masonry is not based on the Bible (referred to as "The Great Light"), but on the Kabala (Cabala), a medieval book of mysticism and magic.
Jeremiah 10:10 10 But the Lord is the true God;he is the living God and the everlasting King.At his wrath the earth quakes,and the nations cannot endure his indignation. Hebrews:412 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Lie 2) God -refered to as the "Great Architect of the Universe" (G.A.O.T.U.) or the Supreme Being. God is further described as Grand Artificer, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Above, Jehovah, Allah, Buddha, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, or Great Geometer. (The "G" in the Masonic ring can refer to God; it can also refer to geometry.) Masons claim that the actual name for God has been lost. Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Lie 3) Jesus Christ -When quoting from the Bible, references to Christ are omitted, and prayer is never allowed to be offered (in a "well-ordered" lodge) in the name of Jesus Christ. John 14:13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Lie 4) Sin -shortcomings" can be overcome by greater enlightenment. Yet in attaining the degree of Master Mason, the symbolism implies that a person is redeemed from the death of sin and sin's pollution. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.
Lie 5) Salvation- salvation refers to being brought from the material to the spiritual 1Corinthians 15:20-23 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
(1)Morals and Dogma
(1-10) What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 71-96);
condensed from http://rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Cults/ Biblical Discernment Ministries
Lie 1) Source of Authority- Masonry is not based on the Bible (referred to as "The Great Light"), but on the Kabala (Cabala), a medieval book of mysticism and magic.
Jeremiah 10:10 10 But the Lord is the true God;he is the living God and the everlasting King.At his wrath the earth quakes,and the nations cannot endure his indignation. Hebrews:412 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Lie 2) God -refered to as the "Great Architect of the Universe" (G.A.O.T.U.) or the Supreme Being. God is further described as Grand Artificer, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Above, Jehovah, Allah, Buddha, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, or Great Geometer. (The "G" in the Masonic ring can refer to God; it can also refer to geometry.) Masons claim that the actual name for God has been lost. Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Lie 3) Jesus Christ -When quoting from the Bible, references to Christ are omitted, and prayer is never allowed to be offered (in a "well-ordered" lodge) in the name of Jesus Christ. John 14:13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Lie 4) Sin -shortcomings" can be overcome by greater enlightenment. Yet in attaining the degree of Master Mason, the symbolism implies that a person is redeemed from the death of sin and sin's pollution. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.
Lie 5) Salvation- salvation refers to being brought from the material to the spiritual 1Corinthians 15:20-23 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
(1)Morals and Dogma
(1-10) What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 71-96);
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Jehovah's Witness Lies Refuted
Jehovah's Witness Lies Refuted
Lie 1) Bible- JWs own personal translation of the Bible is the final authority. The New World Translation, published in 1961 is the leader's interpretation of the Bible. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
lie 2) Trinity-. JWs believe that God is not a triune God, but only "Jehovah God". Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, babtizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 3)Jesus Christ- JW's do not believe in the Trinity, they also do not believe that Jesus is God in the flesh. I John 4:2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
Lie 4) Resurrection of Christ . No bodily resurrection of Christ. The body of Christ was annihilated by God, not risen, but rather a new one was created three days after His death.1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Lie 5) Salvation- Everlasting life is a reward for doing the will of God and carrying out one's dedication. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Lie 6) Body of Christ/ The Church- The members of the spiritual Body of Christ, or "Christian Congregation," number only 144,000 (Rev. 7:4-8) Romans 10:13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Lie 7) The Second Coming- Had taken place invisibly in October 1874, and the Lord was truly present, and that in 1914 the faithful (the 144,000) would be translated to heaven and the wicked destroyed. Armageddon (which began in 1874) would culminate in 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's rulers and the end of the world. Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Lie 8) Annihilation of the Wicked. The "second death" is annihilation and extinction. The wicked will cease to exist and will not suffer everlasting torment. Revelation 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. also Rev.20:10 and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Lie 9) Soul Sleep.The soul is not immortal. The soul can't exist apart from the body, The corpse remains in an unconscious state in the grave waiting for the resurrection. 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
Lie 10) God the Father. Known as Jehovah, the Watchtower considers Him to be the only true eternal God, the Almighty. They write, "There was, therefore, a time when Jehovah was all alone in universal space" . Being alone, the first creative act of Jehovah was to create His Son. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, [1] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
(1) Grolier's 1995 Multimedia Encyclopedia, (2)(Let God Be True, pp. 100-101) Funk & Wagnall's Encyclopedia, and (3) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 51-70; (4) "Watchtower Bible and Tract Society," Rick Branch (Watchman Fellowship Profile, 1993); and (5) Examining & Exposing Cultic & Occultic Movements, Jack Sin, "Focus on JWs," April 2000, pp. 16-20. (10) (Let God Be True, p. 25)
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Lie 1) Bible- JWs own personal translation of the Bible is the final authority. The New World Translation, published in 1961 is the leader's interpretation of the Bible. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
lie 2) Trinity-. JWs believe that God is not a triune God, but only "Jehovah God". Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, babtizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 3)Jesus Christ- JW's do not believe in the Trinity, they also do not believe that Jesus is God in the flesh. I John 4:2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
Lie 4) Resurrection of Christ . No bodily resurrection of Christ. The body of Christ was annihilated by God, not risen, but rather a new one was created three days after His death.1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Lie 5) Salvation- Everlasting life is a reward for doing the will of God and carrying out one's dedication. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Lie 6) Body of Christ/ The Church- The members of the spiritual Body of Christ, or "Christian Congregation," number only 144,000 (Rev. 7:4-8) Romans 10:13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Lie 7) The Second Coming- Had taken place invisibly in October 1874, and the Lord was truly present, and that in 1914 the faithful (the 144,000) would be translated to heaven and the wicked destroyed. Armageddon (which began in 1874) would culminate in 1914 with the complete overthrow of earth's rulers and the end of the world. Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Lie 8) Annihilation of the Wicked. The "second death" is annihilation and extinction. The wicked will cease to exist and will not suffer everlasting torment. Revelation 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. also Rev.20:10 and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Lie 9) Soul Sleep.The soul is not immortal. The soul can't exist apart from the body, The corpse remains in an unconscious state in the grave waiting for the resurrection. 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 6 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
Lie 10) God the Father. Known as Jehovah, the Watchtower considers Him to be the only true eternal God, the Almighty. They write, "There was, therefore, a time when Jehovah was all alone in universal space" . Being alone, the first creative act of Jehovah was to create His Son. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, [1] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV
(1) Grolier's 1995 Multimedia Encyclopedia, (2)(Let God Be True, pp. 100-101) Funk & Wagnall's Encyclopedia, and (3) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 51-70; (4) "Watchtower Bible and Tract Society," Rick Branch (Watchman Fellowship Profile, 1993); and (5) Examining & Exposing Cultic & Occultic Movements, Jack Sin, "Focus on JWs," April 2000, pp. 16-20. (10) (Let God Be True, p. 25)
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Christian Science Lies Refuted
Christian Science Lies Refuted
Lie1)Bible- Mary Baker Eddy claimed the Bible has thousands of errors -2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Lie 2)Sin-Adam was not an actual person who was created by God and fell into sin. 'Adam' means error; a falsity; the belief in 'original sin,' sickness, and death; evil; the opposite of good." Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—
Lie 3)Trinity-Christian Science clearly repudiates the Biblical concept of Trinitarian Godhead :Instead, "Life, Truth, and Love constitutes the triune Person called God Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 4)Jesus Christ -Christian Science denies that the incarnation of Christ was the fullness of deity dwelling in human flesh, denies the perfection of the man Jesus, and disagrees with the historical death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Lie 5)Holy Spirit -Christian Science denies that the Holy Spirit is a person. It teaches that the Holy Spirit is Christian Science. -- "This Comforter I understand to be Divine Science". It is the unfolding of the thoughts and infinite mind of God . Thus, God, the Holy Spirit, cannot indwell a person. John 16:13 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
Lie 6)Sin-man is incapable of sin, sickness, and death. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Lie 7)Salvation-sin is not real, therefore see no need for salvation in Jesus Christ.Jesus' death on the cross was not intended to pay for our sins, but to prove the unreality of sin, disease, and death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Lie 8)Hell. Christian Science denies the existence of hell and eternal punishment, and Satan. Revelation 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (See also Revelation 20:10 - tormented day and night forever)
Lie 9)Man's End- Christian Science teaches that since God is all good and nothing that is real exists outside God, then sin, sickness, and death are mortal error or an illusion. Christ, as the Truth, therefore came to set man free from these false beliefs by His teachings and example Revelation 20:11-15 11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Lie 10)Only Way -There is a "spiritually scientific" method for healing, victory over life's circumstances, and guaranteed salvation. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV. 1), 2) 7) 8)What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 29-49
3)Science and Health, p. 256).4)(Science and Health, pp. 336, 29, 332, 53, 398, 313, 593; Miscellaneous Writings, p. 201) 5) (Science and Health, p. 55)(pp. 502-503). (Science and Health, p. 336).
6) (Science and Health, p. 447)7)(Science and Health, pp. 473, 475, 108) 8) Biblical Discernment ministries website/Christian Science9) (Science and Health, pp. 473, 475, 108)
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Lie1)Bible- Mary Baker Eddy claimed the Bible has thousands of errors -2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Lie 2)Sin-Adam was not an actual person who was created by God and fell into sin. 'Adam' means error; a falsity; the belief in 'original sin,' sickness, and death; evil; the opposite of good." Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—
Lie 3)Trinity-Christian Science clearly repudiates the Biblical concept of Trinitarian Godhead :Instead, "Life, Truth, and Love constitutes the triune Person called God Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Lie 4)Jesus Christ -Christian Science denies that the incarnation of Christ was the fullness of deity dwelling in human flesh, denies the perfection of the man Jesus, and disagrees with the historical death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
Lie 5)Holy Spirit -Christian Science denies that the Holy Spirit is a person. It teaches that the Holy Spirit is Christian Science. -- "This Comforter I understand to be Divine Science". It is the unfolding of the thoughts and infinite mind of God . Thus, God, the Holy Spirit, cannot indwell a person. John 16:13 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
Lie 6)Sin-man is incapable of sin, sickness, and death. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Lie 7)Salvation-sin is not real, therefore see no need for salvation in Jesus Christ.Jesus' death on the cross was not intended to pay for our sins, but to prove the unreality of sin, disease, and death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Lie 8)Hell. Christian Science denies the existence of hell and eternal punishment, and Satan. Revelation 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. (See also Revelation 20:10 - tormented day and night forever)
Lie 9)Man's End- Christian Science teaches that since God is all good and nothing that is real exists outside God, then sin, sickness, and death are mortal error or an illusion. Christ, as the Truth, therefore came to set man free from these false beliefs by His teachings and example Revelation 20:11-15 11 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. 15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Lie 10)Only Way -There is a "spiritually scientific" method for healing, victory over life's circumstances, and guaranteed salvation. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Citations:
The Word of God, ESV. 1), 2) 7) 8)What They Believe, Harold J. Berry [HJB], BTTB:1990, pp. 29-49
3)Science and Health, p. 256).4)(Science and Health, pp. 336, 29, 332, 53, 398, 313, 593; Miscellaneous Writings, p. 201) 5) (Science and Health, p. 55)(pp. 502-503). (Science and Health, p. 336).
6) (Science and Health, p. 447)7)(Science and Health, pp. 473, 475, 108) 8) Biblical Discernment ministries website/Christian Science9) (Science and Health, pp. 473, 475, 108)
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Catholicism Refutation
Catholicism Refutation- (1Topic -2Their Lie -3Scripture given to Refute) by D.Kubacko
Lie 1) Forgiveness of Sin- By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin. In those who have been reborn nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam's sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God. Catechism Paragraph #1263. Acts 10:43 To him(Jesus) all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name Ephesians 1:5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
Lie 2) Sanctification & New Life - Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the neophyte "a new creature," an adopted son of God, who has become a "partaker of the divine nature," member of Christ and co-heir with him, and a temple of the Holy Spirit Catechism Paragraph #1265 Salvation comes from God alone; but because we receive the life of faith through the Church, she is our mother: "We believe the Church as the mother of our new birth, and not in the Church as if she were the author of our salvation." Because she is our mother, she is also our teacher in the faith. Catechism Paragraph #169 1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 17:17 (Jesus said) Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Lie 3) Prayer to God- Mary is the perfect Orans (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends his Son to save all men. Like the beloved disciple we welcome Jesus' mother into our homes, for she has become the mother of all the living. We can pray with and to her. The prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Mary and united with it in hope. Catechism #2679 John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Lie 4) Prayer for the Dead (salvation after death) This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: "Therefore [Judas Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin." From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God. The Church also commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:Catechism Paragraph #1032 Romans 9:22-23 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory.
Lie 5) Pergatory (afterlife) - All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.Catechism Paragraph #1030 The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire:Catechism paragraph #1031 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. Romans 9:22-23 (see above)
Lie 6) Worship-One of the largest lies of the Catholic Church, is their necessity of idol worship. Thus trading in the truth of our only hope and need, being in God. This is the opposite of faith.They are worshiping the creature and not the Creator( Romans 1:25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen).
The following are some of the many idols they worship and some scripture in refutation of this idolatry.
1)Mary as mother of Heaven (as well as idolizing and praying to many other dead saints)- adoring her, talking to her, praying to her, bowing to her statues=worship which is idolatry. Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4-5a You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God
2)The Rosary Beads-There are fifteen promises that are claimed to be from Mary, to encourage the"counting and praying" over the beads=more Mary worship. Matthew 6:7-13 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
This is a list of the promised lies to the idol worshipers that take part in this....THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!
The Fifteen Promises of Mary to Christians Who Recite the Rosary = Lies
I. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary, shall receive signal graces. Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
II. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the rosary. Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
III. The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. 2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
IV. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the heart of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
V. The soul which recommend itself to me by the recitation of the rosary, shall not perish. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
VI. Whoever shall recite the rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life. James 1:2-4 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, [2] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives Romans 3:10-12 all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written:“None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands;no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;no one does good, not even one.” Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
VII. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
VIII. Those who are faithful to recite the rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
IX. I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the rosary. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
X. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in heaven. Romans 11:6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. Romans 2:11 For God shows no partiality. (Rewards are a gift of grace even the best of our own works are infected with our sin.)
XI. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary. John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
XII. All those who propagate the holy rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities. Ephesians 2:8-9 (as above)
XIII. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.Ephesians 2:8-9
XIV. All who recite the rosary are my son, and brothers of my only son Jesus Christ. Romans 10:13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
XV. Devotion of my rosary is a great sign of predestination. Ephesians 1:4-5 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us [2] for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
(Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan) Imprimatur: Patrick J. Hayes DD Archbishop of New York)
3) The Sacraments- The Catholics maintain that these sacraments are necessary, but not all are necessary for each person. For example, Holy orders would only be necessary for those in Church leadership. (The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Read Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28)
1 - Baptism cleanses from original sin, removes other sin and its punishment, provides spiritual rebirth or regeneration, begins the process of justification, and is necessary for salvation. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
2 - Confirmation bestows the Holy Spirit on the Catholic, leading to an increasing of sanctifying grace and the gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as other spiritual power and a sealing to the Catholic Church. Acts 15:8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Hebrews 2:4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. Romans 6:22-23 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 - Penance removes the penalty of sins committed after baptism and confirmation. Thus, mortal (deadly) sins are remitted and the justification lost by such sins is restored as a continuing process. 1 John 1:7-8 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
4 - Holy Eucharist is where Christ is resacrificed and the benefits of Calvary are continually applied anew to the believer. Hebrews 6:4-6 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
John 19:28-30 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
5 - Marriage is where grace is given to remain in the bonds of matrimony in dictates with the requirements of the Catholic Church. Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:5 Mark 10:7 Ephesians 5:31 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
6 - Anointing the sick (formerly extreme unction) bestows grace on those who are sick, old, or near death and helps in forgiveness of sins and sometimes the physical healing of the body. James 5:14-16 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Romans 5:2 Through him (Jesus)we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God James 4:6 But he (God) gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
7) Holy orders confers special grace and spiritual power upon bishops, priests, and deacons for leadership in the Church as representatives of Christ for all eternity. James 4:6 But he (God) gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Lie7) Father-all priests and bishops are called "Father" Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven
Lie 8 & 9) Marriage and Food - Priests , Bishops, and Pope are forbidden to marry and impose laws against eating meat on certain days for all Catholics.1 Timothy 4:1-5 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
1 Timothy 6:12- Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Ephesians 6:10-18- 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Citations:The CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SECOND EDITION
for the list on the Sacraments- http://contenderministries.org/Catholicism/sacraments.php
All Bible verses are from the English Standard Version
Lie 1) Forgiveness of Sin- By Baptism all sins are forgiven, original sin and all personal sins, as well as all punishment for sin. In those who have been reborn nothing remains that would impede their entry into the Kingdom of God, neither Adam's sin, nor personal sin, nor the consequences of sin, the gravest of which is separation from God. Catechism Paragraph #1263. Acts 10:43 To him(Jesus) all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name Ephesians 1:5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
Lie 2) Sanctification & New Life - Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the neophyte "a new creature," an adopted son of God, who has become a "partaker of the divine nature," member of Christ and co-heir with him, and a temple of the Holy Spirit Catechism Paragraph #1265 Salvation comes from God alone; but because we receive the life of faith through the Church, she is our mother: "We believe the Church as the mother of our new birth, and not in the Church as if she were the author of our salvation." Because she is our mother, she is also our teacher in the faith. Catechism Paragraph #169 1 Peter 1:23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 17:17 (Jesus said) Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Lie 3) Prayer to God- Mary is the perfect Orans (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends his Son to save all men. Like the beloved disciple we welcome Jesus' mother into our homes, for she has become the mother of all the living. We can pray with and to her. The prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Mary and united with it in hope. Catechism #2679 John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Lie 4) Prayer for the Dead (salvation after death) This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: "Therefore [Judas Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin." From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God. The Church also commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:Catechism Paragraph #1032 Romans 9:22-23 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory.
Lie 5) Pergatory (afterlife) - All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.Catechism Paragraph #1030 The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire:Catechism paragraph #1031 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. Romans 9:22-23 (see above)
Lie 6) Worship-One of the largest lies of the Catholic Church, is their necessity of idol worship. Thus trading in the truth of our only hope and need, being in God. This is the opposite of faith.They are worshiping the creature and not the Creator( Romans 1:25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen).
The following are some of the many idols they worship and some scripture in refutation of this idolatry.
1)Mary as mother of Heaven (as well as idolizing and praying to many other dead saints)- adoring her, talking to her, praying to her, bowing to her statues=worship which is idolatry. Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4-5a You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God
2)The Rosary Beads-There are fifteen promises that are claimed to be from Mary, to encourage the"counting and praying" over the beads=more Mary worship. Matthew 6:7-13 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
This is a list of the promised lies to the idol worshipers that take part in this....THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!
The Fifteen Promises of Mary to Christians Who Recite the Rosary = Lies
I. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary, shall receive signal graces. Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
II. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the rosary. Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
III. The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. 2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
IV. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the heart of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
V. The soul which recommend itself to me by the recitation of the rosary, shall not perish. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
VI. Whoever shall recite the rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life. James 1:2-4 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, [2] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives Romans 3:10-12 all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written:“None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands;no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;no one does good, not even one.” Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
VII. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
VIII. Those who are faithful to recite the rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
IX. I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the rosary. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
X. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in heaven. Romans 11:6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. Romans 2:11 For God shows no partiality. (Rewards are a gift of grace even the best of our own works are infected with our sin.)
XI. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary. John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
XII. All those who propagate the holy rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities. Ephesians 2:8-9 (as above)
XIII. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.Ephesians 2:8-9
XIV. All who recite the rosary are my son, and brothers of my only son Jesus Christ. Romans 10:13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
XV. Devotion of my rosary is a great sign of predestination. Ephesians 1:4-5 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us [2] for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
(Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan) Imprimatur: Patrick J. Hayes DD Archbishop of New York)
3) The Sacraments- The Catholics maintain that these sacraments are necessary, but not all are necessary for each person. For example, Holy orders would only be necessary for those in Church leadership. (The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Read Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28)
1 - Baptism cleanses from original sin, removes other sin and its punishment, provides spiritual rebirth or regeneration, begins the process of justification, and is necessary for salvation. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
2 - Confirmation bestows the Holy Spirit on the Catholic, leading to an increasing of sanctifying grace and the gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as other spiritual power and a sealing to the Catholic Church. Acts 15:8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Hebrews 2:4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. Romans 6:22-23 22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 - Penance removes the penalty of sins committed after baptism and confirmation. Thus, mortal (deadly) sins are remitted and the justification lost by such sins is restored as a continuing process. 1 John 1:7-8 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
4 - Holy Eucharist is where Christ is resacrificed and the benefits of Calvary are continually applied anew to the believer. Hebrews 6:4-6 4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
John 19:28-30 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
5 - Marriage is where grace is given to remain in the bonds of matrimony in dictates with the requirements of the Catholic Church. Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:5 Mark 10:7 Ephesians 5:31 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
6 - Anointing the sick (formerly extreme unction) bestows grace on those who are sick, old, or near death and helps in forgiveness of sins and sometimes the physical healing of the body. James 5:14-16 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Romans 5:2 Through him (Jesus)we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God James 4:6 But he (God) gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
7) Holy orders confers special grace and spiritual power upon bishops, priests, and deacons for leadership in the Church as representatives of Christ for all eternity. James 4:6 But he (God) gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Lie7) Father-all priests and bishops are called "Father" Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven
Lie 8 & 9) Marriage and Food - Priests , Bishops, and Pope are forbidden to marry and impose laws against eating meat on certain days for all Catholics.1 Timothy 4:1-5 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
1 Timothy 6:12- Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Ephesians 6:10-18- 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Citations:The CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SECOND EDITION
for the list on the Sacraments- http://contenderministries.org/Catholicism/sacraments.php
All Bible verses are from the English Standard Version
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