Pope John Paul Leading by Example
The following blog is inspired by a comment sent to me in response to one of my blogs,
“God shall tear down your idols part 5-the many headed goddess.”
http://justtomakeyouthink.blogspot.com/2008/08/god-shall-tear-down-your-idols-part-5.html
I am so grateful that anonymous has given me such an opportunity as this, to enlighten those who come to this blog.
Anonymous said:
“Forgive me, but its people such as yourselves who give Protestants a bad name. The "Crazy's" as we like to call them.”
My responses are in blue:
You’re forgiven, it’s perfectly alright I have been called much worse!I am honored that you consider me in the ranks of the crazies. God said He would have a peculiar people, and I am glad to be numbered amongst His people.
Titus 2:14-Speaking of Jesus
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Anonymous said:
“Do you really honestly believe that Catholics worship Mary????”
Catholic’s have proudly proclaimed to me that they don’t worship Mary that they merely venerate her.
Definition of the word “Venerate”: To regard with respect and reverence, respect mingled with awe; “
worship”!
I have personally witnessed Catholic’s worship Mary for years. Since I was a small child I have seen the following: People kneeling at the foot of her statues and kissing her feet, praying to her. I have witnessed people kissing portraits of her, people having parades for her, holding her up and adoring her. Shrines are built in her honor all over the earth. (This was something that Jesus did not permit Peter to do for after the experience of the disciples on the mount of transfiguration, when he wanted to build tabernacles for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah). I have witnessed graven images of Mary in all shapes and sizes. If that’s not worship what is?
The word of God clearly states that we are not to make any graven images of anything on land, sea or air and fall down before them. We are to worship God alone.
Exodus 20:4
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
The Catholic Catechism (966) claims the following:
Mary was free from sin.
She was taken up bodily to heaven.
That God made her QUEEN over all things.
That she maintained her virginity after the birth of Christ.
That she is the “mother of God”.
That it is through praying to her that souls will be delivered from death
The man made doctrines above came into play within the realms of Catholicism after the council of Ephesus, in the year 431.
1. The beginning of the exaltation of Mary, and the first use of the term “Mother of God”-council of Ephesus 431
2. Prayers began to be offered to Mary and other dead saints and angels in the year 600.
3. The rosary or prayer beads (copied from Hindus and Mohammadans) were introduced by Peter the Hermit in the year 1090.
4. The Immaculate Conception was introduced as doctrine in the year 1854 by Pope Pius IX.
5. Pius XI reaffirmed the doctrine that Mary is “The mother of God” in 1931
6. Mary was proclaimed the “Mother of the Church” by Pope Paul VI in 1965
There was only one who was without sin, that was Jesus Christ, all others including Mary, were born with the sin nature of Adam. We have one high priest-Jesus-we have one who intercedes to the father on our behalf-Jesus.
Hebrews 4:14-16 - Speaking of Jesus
14. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Who is on the throne of Grace? Jesus, not Mary.
2 Corinthians 5:21-
Speaking of Jesus
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Who was Mary?
The "Mary" of the Catholic church is NOT the Mary found in the bible.
The Mary of the bible was a humble servant of God, chosen by Him to be the earthen vessel to carry the only begotten Son of God.
Since God has no beginning and no end, He has no joint creator. Since He alone died on that cross, He alone is responsible for redeeming our souls. There is no co-redeemer. Mary is certainly not responsible for our salvation, only Jesus Christ.
Jesus, was God manifested in the flesh.
Mary was not the co-creator of God, she was the vessel into which Jesus was implanted by the Holy Ghost. Her body was chosen to willingly nurture the Savior of mankind.
Who did Jesus say was His mother?
Matthew 12:46-50 -Speaking of Jesus
46.While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Who is Mary to the born again child of God?
She is our sister in Christ, and we love her as we love any of our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
She, like us, was born with the sin nature of Adam.
There was only one that was without sin, and that was Jesus Christ.
Mary had to come to salvation, as do all men, through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, she believed on Jesus Christ unto salvation
Again, there was only one that was without sin, and that was Jesus Christ.
Anonymous said:
“Have you done a background check and actually read all the material the Catholic Church has written about JESUS'S MOTHER. In great detail it is written that in no way is she worshiped. Honored as who she is, is more the defining line.”
Yes I most certainly have read material that the Catholic Church has written on the subject of “Mary” reams and reams of it. Church councils, church doctrine, also a book written by the late pope John Paul which also touches on the subject.
See what is his doctrine verses what the Word of God says.
Here is a Quote from Pope John Paul’s book, “The Splendor of Truth” page 141 #118:
“At the end of these considerations, let us entrust ourselves, the sufferings and the joys of our life, the moral life of believers and people of good will, and the research of moralists, to Mary, Mother of God and Mother of Mercy.”
Page 143 #120:
“Mary is also Mother of Mercy because it is to her that Jesus entrusts his Church and all humanity.”
I might add that on this same page he claims that:
“Thus Mary becomes Mother of each and every one of us, the Mother who obtains for us divine mercy.”
The Mary of the bible was the "mother of Jesus." She is never referred to as the Mother of God. God has no mother.
The only way anyone obtains Mercy is through Christ Jesus alone!
Jesus has not entrusted His Church to anyone!
Mercy and Grace come only through Christ Jesus our Lord,not through Mary.
Jude 1:21
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Ephesians 5:23-27
23. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
24Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
There is no mention in the Word of God, of Mary's ability to disperse grace, or Mary being entrusted with the church.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
19.What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Jesus is in His body the church, He has not left us comfortless, He indwells His body by His Holy Spirit. He paid for our souls with His blood, we are His, He is in us and we are in Him...Not Mary, He is head of His body the church.
Anonymous said:
Now at Judgment day, when the savior pulls this web-page you wrote out of your free will and says "you said what about my mother" what will you say?
He won’t need to ask me that question; He already knows what I wrote, because He gave me the truth to share by His Holy Spirit.
Anonymous said:
You can say "Well Lord I just wanted to show everyone that you’re Mom is the Goddess that the Catholics worship. I mean I know it's not mentioned anywhere in their doctrines and dogma's, but you know its true Lord."
The Word of God clearly states that those who worship the queen of heaven are worshiping a false god/goddess. The Queen of Heaven is not an invention of the Catholic’s she is a demon goddess that has been around deceiving people for centuries. This is not something God is unaware of. To Him worshiping the Queen of Heaven is an abomination.
Jeremiah 7:18
18The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.
Anonymous said:
“Then Our Lord pulls aside the veil and shows a magnificent throne to the right of his own where in her serenity a woman of incredible beauty sits with a crown of twelve stars on her head and the moon under her feet. ........
The description of the woman with the crown of twelve stars spoken of in the book of Revelation 12:1 is a description of His body “the church” not Mary.
Anonymous said:
......."Were you referring to this woman, my son? This woman happens to be my mother. She who answered “Yes” to my father, and became the bearer of the Word incarnate. Me. Do you not think that I would raise her from her lowliness, her humility and make her who she is?"Honestly my friend. Remember who Mary is. She is the Mother of the King of Kings. What does that make her? A Queen, by right. Read what it says in
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; My spirit rejoices in God my savior.For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly.The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, According to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever. Bible - Mary’s song of praise.
Let me emphasize this: For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.Not Goddess, not Whore of Babylon, Blessed.
What does that mean in your book? Kind of Holy Woman don't you think?
Also after doing research on all the places she supposedly appeared (That the Catholic Church says she supposedly appeared) You will notice in all of them she points to her son, Christ. Never does she say worship me. She is an advocate who listens to our prayers and takes them before the throne of her son. As on earth she was the bearer of the Word incarnate, even in heaven she proclaims the glory of her son...........
You will not find one piece of scripture in all of the bible, to back up your claim that Mary is an advocate, who listens to our prayers and takes them to Jesus. It is a man made doctrine. Man’s doctrine will pass away and burn up, but the truth of the Word of God will stand forever.
Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Anonymous said:
......So be careful what you say about Jesus’ mother. He takes offense to it. And do some research. There are a lot of the writings that the Catholic Church's hierarchy has written for hundreds of years. And it's not like they wrote them overnight. They took time and precision.
You spoke correctly that it is the Catholic Church hierarchy that has come up with the doctrine of the Roman Catholic church-mere godless men with no fear of the Most High God setting themselves up to rule over men.
They certainly took their time and were very precise in the lies that they mingled with the truth to deceive millions, and they shall receive the greater judgment for it.
Anonymous said:
May our Lord bless you my friend and may his mother protect you and intercede for you at your last judgment...
Thank you, He has blessed me by allowing me to share with you. I have one protector-Jesus Christ, He not only is my savior He is my deliverer, my healer, my friend, my provider, my intercessor, my all in all, I seek no other, I pray to no other.
Mary is not the co-redeemer of mankind, as some in the Roman Catholic Church are now teaching and trying to pass off as doctrine-that is blasphemy. Jesus died alone on that cross; He alone shed his blood for our sins. Mary was a mere observer.
Neither is she the co-mediator for mankind.
There is only one mediator between man and God-Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; There is but one intercessor between God and man.
Hebrews 7:24-Speaking of Jesus
24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
27Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
So there is another point Jesus does not die over and over as is portrayed in the mass, but he died once for all, and He is alive for evermore and sits on the right hand of the Father in Heaven.
Jesus didn't tell us to follow in the footsteps of a pope or a priest, but to follow Him and obey His Word. We are not to follow the traditions of men or doctrines of men.
Colossians 2:6-9
6. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7. Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
8. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
The God head is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not Jesus Mary and Joseph, or Father, Mother, Son.
Titus 1:14-16
14.Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
15.Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
16.They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
May we all seek to come into the knowledge of the Truth of Jesus Christ and grow in His Grace.
