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“While many Protestants deny that Roman Catholicism is a Christian denomination, one of the most persistent criticisms of Protestants by Roman Catholics is that we, allegedly, can only trace our religion back to the 16th century. Arguing that point, the Roman Catholic apologist offers what he believes to be the most compelling rebuttal possible: if Roman Catholicism is not the True Church, then the True Church must have perished shortly after it was formed, being then revived only in the 16th century, making Jesus a liar (Matthew 16:18). The Protestant is thereby presented with an unpalatable dilemma: either accept that Roman Catholicism is and always has been the True Church, or acknowledge that Jesus Christ is a liar. Many a professing Evangelical has stumbled at the false dilemma, concluding that because Jesus is not a liar, then Roman Catholicism must be the True church…
“…What we shall find in the following series is that there is an apostolic religion that actually does trace its origins to the apostles, the members of which religion rejected the late 4th century novelties and apostasy of Rome, flying instead to a place of refuge in the wilderness where they were nourished and fed by their Lord and His Word. The godly purity and simplicity of their mode of life stood in remarkable contrast to the base carnality of Rome’s bloody, deceptive and scandalous rise to power, her grasp of the Scriptures so exceptional that her Roman detractors attributed it to demonic possession. At every turn, she resisted what Roman Catholicism invented and imposed mercilessly and relentlessly upon the world, from the late 4th century idolatrous novelties, to the demonic Crusades and the idolatrous 11th century introduction of Eucharistic adoration. Through it all, she was earnestly evangelical, coming down from her place of refuge to minister the Gospel of Christ to a world ensnared in the shackles of the Roman apostasy. Every notable Reformation movement of record—movements as early as the late 4th century—originated with her. The Scriptures, as we shall see, identify her for us along the way, not only by what she did, but also by what she could not be tempted to do…”
THE OTHER WOMAN
Timothy F. Kauffman
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Glad you reblogged this, Vincent! Tim does a careful job in explaining.
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He does, a lengthy well articulated post
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Yes!
I saw the post at Veritas Domain – remembering you!
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Thank you Sister 😇
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God’s perfect peace.
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Interesting that Ms. Esther felt lead by the “Holy Sprit” to go INTO the practice of catholicism because of the “Marian Doctrines” when I was led OUT of “her” because of the Holy Spirit conviction of “marian” worship! She listened to a “spirit” alright but she did NOT test that spirit she was “listening” to!
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Right, Elizabeth! We must test everything according to God’s Word. God bless you, sister – and thank you for reading and commenting!
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Thank you for all that you share! Yourself and Sherry always find some educating and Holy Spirit filled things to share!
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Thanks, Elizabeth – your participation encourages me.
Sherry is faithful, as I hope to be! Bless you and your husband and children!
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OK, ladies, I’m humbled by Your comments! All praises and glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ for His work in us and through us for His name’s sake! Thank you both for your encouragements-truly, I know you both are God-sent. \o/
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Thank you, Sherry, for encouraging us and amen, all praise to the Lord our Redeemer!
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I appreciate you Sisters so much! I don’t have many around me that agree the way the Lord has allowed us to agree! ALL GLORY AND HONOR TO OUR SAVIOUR! ❤ ❤
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We appreciate you, Elizabeth. All glory to Him forever, for salvation and true fellowship!
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Thanks, Maria. Kauffman’s collection of Spurgeon’s quotes on Catholicism, Geese in their Hoods, is a must read.
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Tom, I’ve seen this book and remember that it’s on your list, right? but haven’t read it yet. Spurgeon has a lot to say about Rome – have just seen things here and there. Spurgeon on Rome is very good – he is insightful and doesn’t waffle.
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