One of the biggest pride and joys of the Roman Catholic Church that they mention is an unbroken line of popes from their founder the apostle Peter, who they claim was their first pope. The requirements to be a pope is that:
- He's a male Catholic
- He be a Cardinal elected by his other Cardinals.
- To be a Cardinal one must be unmarried and celibate for life.
1 Timothy 3:12 (RSVCE)
Let deacons be the husband of one wife, and let them manage their children and their households well; |
Even priests are to be married in the OT. Where did they get this unBiblical idea that priest should be celibate?
Leviticus 21:10,13-14 (RSVCE)
10 And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes; 13 And he shall take a wife in her virginity. 14 A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife. |
Apostle Peter (1st Catholic pope) SPEAKS
If Catholics believe no one else, they should believe the apostle Peter, whom they call their founder and 1st pope. According to Catholic traditions the popes declared infallible in 1870, at the First Vatican Council. Unlike the popes and priest of the Church Peter was actually married, since he actually had a mother in-law.
If Catholics believe no one else, they should believe the apostle Peter, whom they call their founder and 1st pope. According to Catholic traditions the popes declared infallible in 1870, at the First Vatican Council. Unlike the popes and priest of the Church Peter was actually married, since he actually had a mother in-law.
Matthew 8:14 (RSVCE) And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever;
Mark 1:30 (RSVCE) Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her. Luke 4:38 (RSVCE) And he arose and left the synagogue, and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they besought him for her. |
If nothing else Peter told everyone how to be saved. Again good Catholics must believe Peter within Scripture if nothing else, as its both Church tradition and Scripture.
Acts 4:10-12 (RSVCE)
10 be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the head of the corner. 12 THERE IS SALVATION IN NO ONE ELSE, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 15:7, 10-11 (RSVCE) 7 And after there had been much debate, Peter rose and said to them,... 10 Now therefore why do you make trial of God by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” Acts 16:31 (RSVCE) And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” |
The Peter of the Bible askes all who are within his hearing to accept Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who alone can save us. Won't you obey the call and believe in the Jesus of the Bible, who only has died on the cross to redeem you. He only requires you believe in Him alone and not trust on any of church traditions to save you. Won't you do that today?
Dear Lord God. I know I am a sinner and need your gift of salvation from my sins. I BELIEVE IN JESUS, the Son of God, as my personal Savior. I believe that His death on the cross and resurrection provides forgiveness for ALL my sins past, present, & future. Please forgive all my sins and come into my heart and life. I hereby trust in Jesus FINISHED WORK alone, and NOT upon me & my "good works", as sufficient to make me right with you and fit for Heaven. Please forgive ALL my sins and come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Seal me with your Holy Spirit until the day you come to take me home. In your Son Jesus’ name. Amen.
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