christ catholic church

Like, what are the different beliefs between the two if there are any and what are the differences in services and ceremonies (sacraments) if any?

There a hugh number of differences, none of which is particularly exciting to type or explain

UCC are Protestants
RCC are Catholics obviously

Read about the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century when Protestants split from Catholics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_ Reformation

2009-09-13 09:11:48 by Nadezhda

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Many evangelicals claim that because of corruption the Catholic Church is not the "true" church, but it seems that by history it is the one which can trace its history back to Apostolic times. Thanks for your help.

Peter was directly taught by Jesus regarding the truth that stands 4ever unchanged & Jesus prepared him 2 head the church on Jesus's & God's behalf starting with the Jewish people while Jesus was alive (Peter [the Rock is Jesus not Peter - Peter imitates Jesus but wasnt Jesus or replacing Jesus like the pope] & the 11 other Apostles [yes, Judas had 2 b replaced so that the original 12 Pillars the church foundation was 2 b built on would remain intact in accordance with scripture] were killed off or died within the 1rst century - Christianity was illegal most of that time & the Bible shows corruption was already getting in2 some original churches).

Most of the original disciples were also killed off, died or they backed down b/c they were severely intimidated during that time. So mostly there was no direct contact with original followers of Jesus. In effect, the original church was wiped out & any tiny isolated pockets of true believers were greatly weakened. This made it much easier 4 those who wanted use the Christian label 4 other purposes 2 enter in & sow their corruption (especially since most couldnt read or write @ that time - The Cc claims they didnt give out Bibles 4 over 1000 yrs b/c no1 could read but why didnt they just teach people 2 read?).

Rest-assured neither Jesus or the Apostles [the final 12 were not 2 b replaced - God's fixed order of things Biblical] authorized Apostolic succession 2 the Cc - the next so-called generation inserted even more corrupt practices that became part of the fundamental beliefs of the official Cc + more Pagan practices were added from about 325 AD @ the time of Constantine onward.

In other words, God & Jesus already fully knew what was 2 b written in the NT, that is the truth is complete within its pages (& the NT proves the OT is true & the OT reinforces the truth of the NT [the 2 witnesses]). It wasnt the Cc that preserved the truth (far from it). Regrettably, the Cc made the same mistake many made, they didnt follow Jesus' Biblical instructions when they set up the Cc. 2 main lies r (which cancels out their other teachings - most of which arnt Biblical anyway [see below] - another false gospel among many & the real revisionist church history):

1. The CC claims 2 b the 1rst church & that since they r the longest existing church, they r the only "official" church. Jesus' Apostles never named their church "catholic (not in the Bible nor in line with God's message that never changes)" nor did they ever practice Cc religious rituals. There was nearly a 250 year gap btwn Jesus' original Apostle's church & the start of the "official" Cc - there4, the Cc was never a part of or the true 1rst Christian Church (neither a label, title, name, its history, size of membership, amount of time it existed or claims made about them proves anything - its whats practiced (in this case with respect 2 the real Biblical truth) that makes it either the truth or a lie. Calling a dog god doesnt make it God. U can call anything anything).

2. Peter was never a pope nor was he or his fellow Apostles ever a member of the Cc (it isnt in the Bible = no apostolic succession) the use of the word pope is a Cc invention - the Bible instructs us not 2 go beyond whats written (I Cor 4:6; Rev 22:18-19). Peter was never a bishop of the Cc (he was already dead about 250 years b4 the Cc became a church. Peter would never call himself a pope or b a member of the Cc b/c calling 1self Father is an abomination. Even the devil knows Jesus is the Son of God so 1 would b wise not 2 trust any church ahead of whats written in the Bible. Calling yourself a Christian or saying u believe in Jesus doesnt make it true.

No matter how much well-meaning people (religious or not) read the Bible they cant find Jesus Christ without going directly 2 Jesus thru His Biblical instructions (Jn 5:39; 10:1,7; 3:3,5). God outsmarted man - the Bible is the only 1 that cant be properly understood without Jesus (Jn 14:6; II Cor 3:14, Is 29:11-12 - If Jewish people cant pierce the veil over the OT without Jesus then 4 sure all gentiles cant). Thats why theres many interpretations & many thinking its fairy tales/a delusion (Jesus came bearing the sword of division).

The Bible severely warns us not 2 trust humans (including clergy, churches), not even ourselves (Jer 10:2-5,23; Is 2:22; Job 12:11; Prov 14:12; Acts 17:11). So carefully think over what I say. Dont just believe or dismiss what I write. It might save u from making the same mistake many made, getting caught up in religious beliefs that have nothing 2 do with knowing God (poisoned tree & its fruit). E.g. Many claim God is love & love ur neighbor but they dont know what God's actual definition of love is nor His application of it.

Other wrong Cc practices/rituals that dont lead u 2 Jesus:

Mass (not in the Bible) is full of non-biblical rituals, Statues (God isnt in2 dead things - non-living things can't help or save any1 - praying 2 them is an abomination), the Rosary, mother Mary (virgin 2 Jesus' birth) as interceder (Jesus is the only way 2 God - not His Apostles/disciples - Jn 14:6; 5:39; 10:1,7; Acts 4:12; IS 1 - Mary was a sinner & had children after Jesus - Mt 12:46-50), candles, incense, the cross (its more a symbol of the curse rather than Jesus & 4 the same reasoning against statues), making the sign of the cross, stations of the cross, the pope's & other leader's garb they wear, confirmation, the Catholic creed & other Catholic documents, raising dead/people 2 the status of "saint" (only God & Jesus have authority 2 do this), purgatory, catechism, devotionals, sacraments, holy eucharist, penance, traditional/repetative type prayers & many other things they do rnt coming from the Bible (again, cancels out any truth as it cant b mixed with false teachings).

Its b/c religion is about man & what he likes, not what Jesus mandated us 2 do 2 know Him. The result is few will end up saved thru most of them (no1 can save themselves by their own inititve nor will good deeds save them - theres no good in any man - Rom 1:23). 1 must be very careful not 2 get sucked in or going 2 various denominations (especially if u dont have a good handle on whats actually written in the Bible) as u can only add 2 any confusion ur experiencing.

Just b/c religions made many fatal mistakes doesnt mean God doesnt know what He's doing. The main point missed: Jesus is the only 1 in history who said that no1 can find our real God except thru Jesus (Jn 14:6; 5:39; 10:1,7; Acts 4:11). This means "the" truth was complete & there4 finished thru what Jesus taught & did. So, any so-called new teaching & any other religious beliefs r null & void & cant lead u 2 God. The truth is either the whole truth or it isnt the truth. The truth is the absence of any lie. Either Jesus told the whole truth or He's a false prophet, among many, whom should be disregarded. This would also mean that God must not exist either (He either knows what He's doing or He cant be God).

But, heres evidence God knows what He's doing. Jesus couldntve done nor said what He did unless He had full understanding of the entire OT (the NT didnt exist @ the time of Jesus - the only way Jesus couldve known the whole OT is if God was with Him). & the Apostles couldnt write down the NT unless Jesus allowed them 2 remember & know what He was here 4 (Lk 24:25-27,45). This wasnt possible unless an incredibly Intelligent Being caused it.

A church thats very serious about finding the Biblical truth, understands what being Born Anew is about, might be able 2 help u but no1 can save u except Jesus (Jn 3:1-14 - note: Nicodemus was very religious but Jesus flatout told him he had missed the 1rst most important step, that he must be Born Anew or no matter how religious or good he thought he is he couldn't go 2 Heaven (Jn 3:3,5; Jn 14:6; Acts 4:12). No1 can live without breaking God's Law = sin which separates us from God (why we need 2 b Born Anew the right way).

Its not possible 4 a church 2 know Jesus without knowing Jesus' actual Biblical instructions - absent in Cc teachings (the Cc didnt write any part of the NT [not a Cc text or their writings - NT was written in the 1rst century by Apostles {NT Gospels/letters preserved the truth 4 all people [purpose 4 it being written] not the Cc}, Cc possession was not until about the 4th century] which contradicts their teachings/practices & God's will, 1 in truth & Spirit not rituals - God allowed them 2 produce the Bible dispite their wrong teachings like He allowed the Romans 2 fulfill prophecy without their knowledge [happening again today]).

A teaching can hv a truth in whats written but the action taken can b superficial or false - The Cc like the Pharisees know how 2 clean the outside of the cup but dont understand how the inside is 2 b cleaned with respect 2 Jesus' actual message. The fact that the Cc & other religions retain an altar @ the center of their religious pracrtices is 1 sure sign of their being about religious rituals not the truth that stands 4ever unchanged.

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2008-12-13 04:41:29 by cholito lindo

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He never said "catholic", the apostles always said the Church of Jesus Christ. Catholic may mean "universal" but isn't it Jesusly(new word I made) correct to say Church of Jesus Christ? Because

Dear Friend,

What so many people don't realize is, that everyone can form an opinion about anything.

Bottom line is..."If it isn't in the Word of God; if it can't be backed up by the Word of God...it isn't true."

God wrote the Book, period!

Revelation 22:16-19 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

Revelation 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

2008-04-16 09:43:56 by Lion of Judah Regular

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Do they not believe in the resurrection of Christ? As Christ now sits at the right hand of God the Father making intercession for us?
oliver But there were two others crucifed with him, how do they know it is Christ on that cross? So it could represent anyone as many were crucified under the Roman law.
wolfebla I understand what you are saying and I believe also that at the foot of the cross we receive forgiveness from our sins. But now that Christ has risen. Should we not direct our prayers upward, instead of an image made by human hands?
the reason I believe that was that Paul denounced the silversmiths who made statues of gods and goddesses.
No I dont think so that they were looking at a Crucifix. they probably heard by word of mouth as that was the way the news was spread in those days.
no I dont think they were looking at a crucifix as Paul denounced the silversmiths who made statues of gods. So how would little children come to know that Christ is risen if you still have Him on the cross as a symbol.?

I do not know how scripturally they accept idols. I already am reminded of Christ's sacrifice each time I pray daily and approach God on the basis of Christ's atoning sacrifice.

John 4:24
"God is a Spirit, and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth.”

2009-02-12 16:28:23 by sylvia c

Over the years I have known several individuals and families who were very much involved with the Catholic church. Along with indirectly worshiping the pope, I remember they always had pictures of Christ in their homes and churches that always showed Jesus as a white guy with brown hair and blue eyes. According to the bible and other history resources they say Jesus was of Middle Eastern descent. I was just wondering why the Catholic church makes him look like Al from that show "Home Improvement".
In regards to what “sparki777” wrote :

I don’t have anything against Catholicism or any other religion defined by its superstitious beliefs. Regarding what you said about your pope : I never understood why the Catholic church uses a religious middleman they call the pope to supposedly spread the word of worship to its followers. Even your bible says that Christ is the only way to reach God and follow the path of righteousness, so why does the Catholic church use another imperfect human being to lead the Catholics?

I am good friends with an internationally renown Hollywood heavyweight. If I tell you his name I am sure you have seen at least 2 or 3 of his movies. His management company and its agents profit an enormous amount just on their percentage cut of his base salaries. So my question is : Is the pope trying to make his own cut?

it is due to a combination of reasons. Part of which is due to ethnic affinity ( I have seen African American JCs, white, middle eastern, even asian ones), Artist immpressions, peoples ideas, even racism. As Tibeton Buddhist we have done the same thing in regard to Buddha, nobdy realy knows what he looked like as well.

2007-10-29 22:03:39 by i care