| Roman Catholic Church Teachings Contradict the Bible
5) Missing Ten Commandment Catholic teaching: The 2nd commandment is removed while the 10th commandment is split into two parts in order to keep the number of commandments at ten. Comment: This was done to eliminate the restriction on worship of statues and icons of the saints, angels and Mary. Roman Catholic Ten Commandments 1) I am Yahweh your God. You shall have no gods except me. ? 2) You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 3) Remember to keep holy the Lord's day. 4) Honor Your father and your mother. 5) You shall not kill. 6) You shall not commit adultery. 7) You shall not steal 8) You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9) You shall not covet your neighbor's wife. 10) You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Ten Commandments of the Bible from Exodus 1) You shall have no other gods before Me. 3) You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. 4) Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5) Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 6) You shall not murder. 7) You shall not commit adultery. 8) You shall not steal. 9) You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10) You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's." 6) Rosary Catholic teaching: Praying the Rosary expresses devotion to the Virgin Mary Bible: Only the heathen (which are non-Christians) say the same prayer over and over. By saying the rosary you are also asking her to pray for you. You should be praying to Christ or God. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus Matthew 6:7 "And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 7) The Popes Catholic teaching: The apostle Peter was the first pope who then transferred his authority to Linus according to Irenaeus. History: The bishop of Rome did not receive the title of Pope until the 500's. Many of the early bishops prior to this time were called Pope or pappas in Greek which means father. Catholic teaching: The apostle Peter, who is claimed to be the first Pope, was not married. Bible: Peter, also known as Cephas, had a wife. Matthew 8:14 Now when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever. 1 Corinthians 9:5 Do we have no right to take along a believing wife, as do also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? Catholic teaching: The Pope is the head of the Catholic church History: No single head of the Christian church is found in the New Testament. In the early church there was no clear distinction between clergy and laity. Each local area was headed by a local bishop or elder according to Paul and the writings of Ignateus. In the 200's the bishop of each Roman provincial capital gradually acquired authority over the other local churches. In 325 the Council of Nicaea gave primacy to the bishops of Antioch, Alexandria and Rome. The universal primacy of the Pope began with Pope Siricius in the late 300's. Catholic teaching: The Pope is infallible. This means that the Pope is incapable of error in matters of faith and morals. Bible: The Pope is only a man. The apostle Peter (claimed to be the first Pope) could make mistakes as he did concerning eating with Gentiles prior to being corrected by Paul. Galatians 2:11-14 Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, "If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews? Catholic teaching: Adoration of the Pope Bible: The Pope is a human man and with the same temptations and problems as we. Peter did not allow others to bow before him why should the pope. Acts 10:25-26 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I myself am also a man." 8) Celibacy and Priests Catholic teaching: Priests are required to be celibate (forbidden to marry). Bible: The Spirit calls forbidding to marry a doctrine of demons. 1 Timothy 4:1-4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; Catholic teaching: Bishops are forbidden to marry. Bible: In the New Testament bishops and church elders have wives and children. Titus 1:5-7 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you- if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 1 Timothy 3:2-4 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 1 Corinthians 9:5 Do we have no right to take along a believing wife, as do also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? 9) Purgatory Catholic teaching: Purgatory is the final purification or punishment of the elect after death, for all who died in God's grace but are impure, so that they might achieve the holiness to enter heaven. Bible: No mention of a final purification or purgatory after death. Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment Bible: At death you go to heaven or to hell, there is no middle ground. Luke 16:25-31 "But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.' "Then he said, 'I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house,'for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' "Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.' "And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' "But he said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.' " Bible: No second chance purification. Romans 2:5-11 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who "will render to each one according to his deeds": eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness- indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For there is no partiality with God. Bible: If you believe in Christ you are saved after you die. Hebrews 10:10 By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Comment: The doctrine of Purgatory teaches that Christ's atonement for our sins on the cross was not sufficient for our salvation. 10) Communion Catholic teaching: Drinking of the Wine by the Priest only for over the last 1500 years. Comment: The Last Supper is meant for all believers. Until the last Vatican Council only the priest could drink the wine. In some parts of the world this is still true. 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. Catholic ritual: The Communion wafer is a circular disc. Bible/History: The bread eaten at the Last Supper was the normal unleavened bread used during Passover. In the early church the Last Supper was held at a normal meal held on Sunday afternoon with normal bread. The Communion disc is circular like the Egyptian round bread that symbolized the sun and was absorbed into the Catholic church after the time of the Emperor Constantine. Comment: An e-mail was sent to me stating "who cares what type of communion host we use." The only objection I have to the circular host is that it was an object included in pagan worship that was absorbed into Catholic ritual. . If you use other types of bread or grape use that is your option. I just feel that God would have an objection to including a pagan object as representing the body of his Son. 11) Abstaining from Meat on Fridays Catholic teaching: No meat is to be eaten on Fridays especially during Lent. Bible: Abstaining from foods is the doctrine of demons. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. Not Convinced? Then please 1) Read the Bible - The scriptures say that when anyone reads the Bible they will understand it. If you continue to read with an open mind you will eventually see the many contradictions between the teachings of the Catholic church and the Bible. Ephesians 3:4 By which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 2) Trust the Word of God when tradition states otherwise Many false doctrines and pagan traditions have crept into the Catholic church since it became the official religion of the Roman empire in the 300's AD. 3) Works, sacraments, and good deeds will not get you to heaven. Only by accepting Jesus Christ as your savior will you be saved. May God Bless You |
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