Catholicisms false gospel hasnt changed. It diametrically opposes the evangelical view of what Christs crucifixion and forgiveness of sins mean. Let me quote from Vatican II, Flannerys Edition, Vol. 1 (the same teaching is affirmed by the new universal Catechism of the Catholic Church just released by the Vatican). This is what Catholicism teaches and Catholics believe and practice today: Christs death earned satisfactions and merits which have been deposited into a Treasury to which have been added the prayers and good works of the Blessed Virgin Mary [and] the prayers and good works of all the saints [beyond what they needed for their own salvation]. From the most ancient times in the Church good works were also offered to God for the salvation of sinners.... Indeed, [by] the prayers and good works of holy people...the penitent was washed, cleansed and redeemed....Following in Christs steps, those who believe in him have always...carried their crosses to make expiation for their own sins and the sins of others. They were convinced that they could [by such good works and sacrifices] help their brothers to obtain salvation from God....(pp 64-66) Out of this treasury of the Church salvation/redemption is dispensed in installments by the Catholic clergy through the seven sacraments. One never passes from death to life (Jn:5:24) but is always earning salvation with the Churchs help. In fact, excommunication is the penalty for saying one is saved and knows he has eternal life through faith in Christs finished work. The very heart of the gospel which evangelicals affirm is denied by Catholicism in all its creeds, catechisms, canons and decrees and dogmas, and those who dare to affirm it are anathematized. dlvr.it/66DbDZ
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:45:35 +0000
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