Testimony: ANTI-Catholic Protestant becomes Catholic 

If I knew I'd get this many views I would've told people to subscribe. 😅😂 Thank you for all the kind messages. God bless you all!

I love you brother. There is nothing more humbling and beautiful than when an anti Catholic turns Catholic. I wonder with my pride if I would allow God grace covert me if I was anti Catholic. That's why I'm so happy I was born into the Catholic church which I've always taken for granted.

I also grew up protestant (Baptist) and graduated from a strong Baptist Christian school. It never set well with me though. Valuing tradition, I became Episcopalian until they became very heretical and so I left the church. After months of prayer and unbiasedly studying scripture, I bumped into John 6 and realized we were bastardizing the Eucharist in Protestant churches (not good). This narrowed my options to the orthodox or catholic church. Studying early church fathers, like St Ignatius of Antioch, led me further to the Church. Then studying history I realized the Church compiled the Bible, then over a millennia later the protestants tore out what they didn't like and had the audacity of accusing the Church of not obeying the Bible they compiled. At the end of the day history is on the side of the Church. Hail Christ!

I'm a Protestant (born and raised Methodist) and was anti-Catholic. For some reason I can't explain, other than God and the Holy Mother, I'm learning more about the Catholic Church, I bought a Rosary and am now venerating the Holy Mother. It feels really good. I now want to learn Latin, so I can pray in Latin. It's a cool feeling.

Welcome brother. God has led you. This is the first of many wonderful acts you will receive from God. Welcome brother. God forgives you I’m sure, I will pray for that he does.

You turned from Saul to Paul. Great testimony and my deepest respect!

Welcome home brother

“ Lord show me the truth even if it’s Catholic Church “ a dangerous prayers according to Dr. Scott Hahn😁Welcome brother 👍

Your journey is so familiar to me. I regret many of the things that I said in the name of being a "true Believer" when I left the Roman Church at 17 years of age. I was so arrogant and proud and I now wish I could go back and say I'm sorry to my Mom and Dad that I had offended by my self righteous ways. Best wishes to you on your journey of Faith.

I'm heading down that route right now. I was an extremely Anti-Catholic as a Calvinist, but then I became a Lutheran and accepted more Catholic teachings like the Real Presence, Baptismal Regeneration, etc. Like yourself I too have been praying like "God lead me to the truth, even if it is Catholicism" lol. My reason for leaving Lutheranism and considering the Catholic Church was that Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide are logically and historically inconsistent. I'm between Orthodox and Catholic. But leaning Catholic right now

Im also a Protestant and basically have the same story as you. Right now I’m in the place of studying the papacy vs Orthodoxy. Pray for me 🙏. I ask God everyday to lead me to the true Church and worship Him the way He wants to be worshipped.

As a cradle Catholic, I have one thing to say to you. Welcome home.

I was raised nominally Methodist in the southeastern United States. About the only theology I took away from it was standard American antipapism. Long story short, the truth is irrepressible, and my family is Catholic now. God bless you all. Pray for the softening and conversion of hearts across the world, especially of our brothers and sisters in schism.

It takes courage to take a position. It takes guts to admit when you are wrong. Very happy for you and your revelation. God bless, man.

Welcome home brother! Don't kick yourself over your past attacks against the Catholic Church. Saul also persecuted the Church (and probably did worse things than you), but look where he ended...

Praise God for your conversion home! And thank you for the shout out.

Anti-catholicism is not primarily directed at Catholics as it is directed to the anti-catholic himself, in order to allay his doubts and guilt, and bolster his faith. Once you recognize this institutional guilt in the protestant world (which comes from being schismatic), you can begin to have more charity toward them. Pray for them every day. ❤️🙏♥️

What courage! Welcome home, brother. I am hopeful many others will follow your example and do the hard, but right thing, and join Jesus' one, holy, catholic, and Apostolic Church, against which the gates of Hell shall not prevail. I don't know many cradle Catholic apologists who could have as big an impact on Protestants and/or anti-Catholics, as one from their ranks who crosses the Tiber to Jesus' Church. Keep up the good work. It took really guts to: 1. Publicly admit you were wrong. Not many ever do that. 2. Go back and make amends, and also delete your old posts. 3. Announce to the world that you're NOW Catholic. I imagine your journey must be, at least a little, like St. Paul. If you ever choose a Patron Saint, he sounds like a good one! Good luck, brother.

Welcome home, brother. It's amazing how similar the logical journey of so many converts seems to be. Almost like Our Lord is paving a clear path for those truly seeking him.

Thank you for sharing your experience. You are blessed with a humble heart. Gives me hope for our fallen away brothers and sisters to come back.

Welcome home brother! I have much the same story! I was anti-Catholic my whole life (37 years) and came home 3 years ago Christmas Day! I have a video on my channel as well.

Thank you for your video. It gives me a lot of hope because my mom is Pentecostal and extreme anti-catholic too.... I pray to God to open her eyes and heart to the truth and beauty of the real church.

I was an Unitarian for most of my life but one year ago I started doing my research on the Catholic Church. After few months I've come to certainty that this is the One True Church, which was created by Lord Jesus Himself. Now I try to convert my family to this true faith. If you can pray for me and my family, dear brothers in Christ, it will be much appreciated

Thank you for sharing your wonderful testimony! I too am a Protestant Convert to the Catholic Church and so I can relate to your journey. Praise God!

Welcome home, brother. There's a lot of sinners in the Catholic Church, myself included, so don't worry about the nasty things you've said in the past. I have a lot of pagan and protestant compadres and they all parrot the dumbest arguments I have to listen to a lot. It's kinda funny but a lot of them are good people at heart, so from one sinner to another, Catholicism is the place to find the Real Christ, all of his grace and truth, and his wonderful Mother...your heart and soul are in the right place. Keep going and keep praying!

I feel like this guy is able to admit his mistakes humbly because he trusts in God and accepts His Love and forgiveness! We can all learn from him! For a few years before I turned 16 I openly hated the church's teachings! I am so grateful that God has given me a true love for Holy Mother Church who truly looks out for us as a mother!

Your testimony is very inspiring. Thanks from Australia!

Welcome to the TRUE HOLY CATHOLIC and APOSTOLIC CHURCH 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Thank you for sharing your conversion. May God use you powerfully.

Welcome to the Family! We have a Mama, the very best ever. And lots of older brothers and sisters to help us in the journey. I recommend St. Francis de Sales and Saint Teresa of Ávila. Congratulations and praise God from Whom all blessings flow!

What a beautiful and humble testimony. Welcome home!!!!!

Your convertion story is one of the millions of examples of God's Loves and Mercy towards mankind! This Bible verse fits very well with your story: "I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance" Luke 15: 7. May you always continue to persevere in the Truth!

Good for you, friend! I was a staunch anti-Catholic myself all my life. But by the grace of God, I too am a Catholic today -- and count myself blessed beyond measure for it! I thought I knew and loved Jesus in my Protestant years, but it doesn't begin to compare to the love and joy that abound in me today. It occurred to me just the other day -- I am MADLY in love with God and with the Church that Jesus founded, beyond anything I ever would have thought possible!

I was a Protestant and am now in RCIA and becoming Catholic. I too believed lies I was told and now know that's what they were....lies. Praise God for opening my eyes.

Thank you for your courage and honesty, brother.

Thanks for posting your story. I pray you will continue to grow even deeper into the fullness of truth.

I remember standing behind an American mother and her kids who were being given a tour of a beautiful 700 year old church in Barcelona. She was beautiful too. She then stunned, or confused the tour guide by saying to him "But of course you realise that none of this at all is Christian". He didn't have a clue where she was coming from. I think he thought "Well its not Muslim madam". I thought she was incredibly brave and I said a prayer for the conversion of her and her kids, and still do⚘

Praise God! I'm on my journey right now

Congrats brother. I was an anti-catholic Pentecostal Protestant, but I am now, by the grace of God, a happy catholic.

Thank you for your testimony. God never stops drawing people to Himself. Pray also for everyone in the Church to truly and authentically understand the teachings of the Church and embrace their identity…. without pride or jealousy but in humility and love. Amen

What a beautiful video. Watching it again. Welcome to the Church Jesus founded. He said the gates of hell will not prevail against it. He kept his promise for over 2000 years.

Praise the Lord! _«There is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God [...]»_ Welcome back home, brother! [Subscribed.]

Seven thousand views in just one day. You've very humble and we just love your honesty on this video Brother.

Thank you for sharing your conversation story!🙏🏼 welcome home💙

Thank you. I hope that you will bring many many protestants to the truth of the Catholic Church by your courage and honesty.

I think the lies that have been told about Catholicism originally were told by people who knew they were lies, but now I think people actually believe them, because they were told them by people they trusted, who were told by people they trusted and so on. Pray for the truth of Catholicism to become known throughout the world. I do.

You are a prime example of courage... This process is not easy. Making the decision to research, making the decision to search for change, dealing with others who do not support you. Standing up to others as you present your findings and then finally doing it... extremely hard. It is life changing. You did it, welcome home.

Amen! I’m on the road to conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism. Praying for your continued journey and so many of us who are on our way to Christ’s Church!

Nice... Im just starting my confirmation on Jan 14 and im really excited. God bless your channel and you my kind Lad. 🙌🏼🙏🏼🕊️🕊️😇👍🏼👌🏼

I was also a huge anti-catholic for many years. God had mercy and forgave me, and now I am taking up Catholicism and want to join RCIA in the fall. I feel closer to Jesus Christ now more than I have in many many years.

I too now think something is awful fishy about having over 40,000 protestant groups. Surely the Holy Spirit is not skitzsofrenic. I studied , read, and am thankful to now be a Roman Catholic, as my ancestors were.!! .

I was protestant. When I was younger someone said the rosary was evil. When I converted I just realized that praying the rosary we meditating on Christ lives and they call it evil. In the rosary alone we called Jesus name 59 times thats not yet included the Bible reference

My story similar. Baptized/Confirmed as Catholic, left the Church in late teens and was an Evangelical for 25 years. A Catholic basher I would debate Catholics I knew. Long story short I am now for the past 6 months attending Traditional Latin Mass....and back to believing in the Real Presence. The Lord has a sense of humor I guess. I would never have dreamed this would happen.

Brant Pitre is great! Glad you mentioned him.

Thank you for sharing your journey. I applaud your efforts to find the truth. God bless you and know that you are loved. Thank you for historical awareness and research. 😄 I really enjoy Fr. Chris Alar's videos.

Awesome story brother. The most amazing sacrament we have in this church is the Lord's Supper on earth will be the precursor of Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven-Revelation 19:6-9 Blessed that you are already invited 💖

You sought the truth and you found it, welcome home! Matthew7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Welcome home

Your commitment to finding the truth inspires me ... and reminds me of me. :)

​ @Michael Ibach *Seat of Moses refers to authority of Moses which derived its authority from Mosaic Law- Scriptures. Not Traditions. How we know that? Whole chapter of Mat 23 Jesus rejected all the m m traditions of the Pharisees.* *There is no seat of PEter in the Bible. R Catholics invented it.* you said actually, Jesus told His disciples to Truth & Life App 2 "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat; 3 so practice and observe whatever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice. Matthew 23:2-3 RSV-CE The pope and bishops sit on Peter’s seat, just fyi Peter’s seat replaced the seat of Moses, biblically

I pray for my two sons! Reading the comments where many are coming to the Catholic faith is so good. My only wish is that the cradle Catholics return to the faith.

Praise God that you have joined the one true Church. I very often get annoyed and angry with internet protestants who insult and misrepresent Catholicism, but we have to remember that God works through those people, and often people who have a strong hatred for Catholicism are closer to finding the truth than we might think. You're a a great example of that.

​ @Ticket7G *Two or more Scriptures saying the same teachings proves a doctrine. No need interpretation.* *Example:* Verse 1 says URD Verse 2 says URD . . Conclude: URD is a doctrine. you said I could read scripture and come up with my own interpretations just like you. You aren't the enlightened one here, so stop acting like it.

I appreciate hearing your story and I bet Fr Mike has already forgiven you😊 Welcome home!

Thank you for sharing your candid journey to the Catholic faith. St Alphonsus Ligouri calls those who reject the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother as her, "unnatural children." He says to reject the Mother of God demonstrates a lack of faith as it is the most natural thing in the world to love your mother. I love the Blessed Virgin so deeply that it is difficult if not impossible for me to not defend her when she is blasphemed by psuedo-christians. It does seem better to pray and do penance for Our Mother's unnatural children than argue with them. Your story is very beautiful and obviously Mother Mary had her eyes on you. ♥️ Please pray for me as I shall for you.

Ave 🌹Maria Pray The Most Holy Rosary ♥️📿🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🕯️✝️🕯️❤️‍🔥

Amen.. Praise be to God.. 🙌🏻 Godbless you Brother in Christ! Welcome home to the True pillar of faith..🙏🏻

​ @Francois Steyn *I agree. I believe in God and His Words. Clearly you do not believe what i believe.* you said I clearly don't believe what you believe.

You know St. Paul really really really hated the Catholic Church, and then he found out - right? Look what he did after that! So welcome home. Go to confession often, when you sin, don't give up, behave out there. Honor your parents, be kind. Our mother Mary is always looking out for us, make sure you thank her and the angels and saints. Thank the Lord for making the angels and saints and giving us His own mother. I think mother Mary is probably a good cook and on the day of resurrection I hope to sample some of her cooking, and since calories will not matter then, it will be an even better day for that, among the many other more important things that day. Be careful around the women, they are an attractive thing so don't let that get out of hand. Get yourself some Green Scapulars to hand out to people, they are great for conversion and you can even hide them in furniture. You can say the Green Scapular prayer for people who don't say it themselves to help get them graces, put it near them anywhere. They can put one in their wallet, just get it in the house or room. Check them out, get yourself a miraculous medal and get enrolled in the Brown Scapular, they both bring great graces to young (and old) men. Jesus gave us His mom from the cross, it was His last possession on earth. Remember Jesus is the successor to King Davie (and much more) in the Davidic kingdom the queen was the MOTHER of the king. So, that makes Mary our queen and mother. Love God most of all, honor His mother, and since she is your mother too, it all fits nicely. Best wishes! Behave out there!

​ @Francois Steyn *Still dodging? Who said R Church = the Universal Church? Did Jesus say so? Or God? Or APostles? Or Scriptures? None? Only R ct claimed so?* *I want proof. Not claims. SO wehre is your proof?*

Thanks be to God. You can’t study yourself out of the Catholic Church

​ @Jerry *Lol you are just telling me you haven't read the Bible before. Hilarious. Bible says otherwise.* you said R Catholics were the first Christians

I converted 20 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. Welcome home!

​ @Francois Steyn *More assumptions. Where in the Bible says R CHurch = the Universal Church. You will have to prove this before many empty claims.* you said my journey to the Catholic Church.

Thank you for sharing your story. Just take it all in and remember that you have only scratched the surface of the Church, it's history and tradition. Ave Maria... God bless you...

​ @Michael Ibach *More empty claims. R Catholicism banned Bible from believers. Is that what you called "completed"? Lolol* you said Only one completed the great commission, Catholicism

​ @Michael Ibach *You already said its a "claim". So it remained as a claim. So where is your proof? None? Empty claims?* you said the Catholic Church is the Church headed by Peter and his successors. It the only Church that even claims that. That’s all the proof I need. No other denomination even claims to have such authority or can make that claim.

​ @Francois Steyn *Once again circular argument. You are still pretending R Church = the Universal Church with zero proof. Who said R Church = the Universal Church? Did Jesus say so? Or God? Or APostles? Or Scriptures? None? Only R ct claimed so?* *I want proof. Not claims. SO wehre is your proof?* you said should submit to the Catholic Church

Fidei Defensor!

​ @Michael Ibach *YOur lack of knowledge is once again evident.* *Bible says Scriptures came from the Jews - 39 books OT. Romans 3:1-2. R Ct added 7 books.* you said lol, after removing several books

Na! Everything tastes better with butter! God bless! Welcome home!

​ @Bible Alone *You are referring to R ct false history 101? WHy must anyone believe in R ct's false claims and false history?* you said Please....take a class in "Basic Christianity 101" that includes study of the Church before 1600 A.D.

Welcome home brother. Thank you Mother Mary for always praying for us your children on earth.

​ @Francois Steyn *You see? That's the result of R Catholics not reading the Bible. Jesus Apostles and NT Church all appealed to Scriptures Only for doctrines; not once they appealed to traditions of Moses or Pharisees for doctrines. WHy is that so?* *Even nt Church of the Bible (Apostles and elders) appealed to the Word of God for determination of doctrines in Acts 15. The council did not decide based on their own words; neither on traditions of Pharisees or Moses. They based their decisions on "WHAT GOD SAID". Yes they met at Jerusalem council Acts 15 to discuss. But they appeal to what God says. Using God's word to decide what to do!* *Bible says decision was made by Apostles and elders. Not single leader Peter!! (let alone pope). Acts 15:6, 16:4.* Act 15:6 Now the *apostles and elders* came together to consider this matter. Act 16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were *determined by the apostles and elders* at Jerusalem. *1. Peter appealed using what God told him:* to him rgd his vision of the clean and unclean animals in Acts 10.. That gentiles are accepted. Act 10:13 And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." Act 10:14 But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean." Act 10:15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed you must not call common." Act 15:7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. *2. James appealed using the Word of God:* Act 15:13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men and brethren, listen to me: Act 15:14 Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. Act 15:15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: Act 15:16 'AFTER THIS I WILL RETURN AND WILL REBUILD THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID, WHICH HAS FALLEN DOWN; I WILL REBUILD ITS RUINS, AND I WILL SET IT UP; Act 15:17 SO THAT THE REST OF MANKIND MAY SEEK THE LORD, EVEN ALL THE GENTILES WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, SAYS THE LORD WHO DOES ALL THESE THINGS.' Act 15:18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works. Act 15:19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, *3. Apostles Barnabas and Paul appealed to the “works of GOD done on the Gentiles”.* Act 15:12 Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. you said early church did not operate on Scripture alone

This video randomly popped up in my feed and has made my day👍 Don't beat yourself up too much about your past beliefs. Just look how saul became Paul

​ @Michael Ibach *Church of Rome came in ad300s. THis is historical fact. You claimed its Ad33. Where is your proof? I havent seen any. Still waiting ...* you said You are the one that insisted that the Catholic Church was begun by Constantine, which you get from Protestant propaganda written 500 years ago.

Welcome home

​ @Michael Ibach *Fallible opinions is Not proof. Doctrines come from Jesus Apostles and infallible Scriptures. Not from fallible traditions of R ct.* *Bible only approves traditions of Jesus and Apostles. 2 Thes **2:15**. Not m m traditions of men like those of r ct. Mat 15, Mat 23.* you said I proven all those things and you simple reject the evidence. You excepting the truth is your choice, not mine.

There were once an protestant couple who went to Argentina on a miission to convert the catholics as they are lost and all of them. going to hell. They attended masses and observed that the congregations are from a variety of. background. in their best attire praying and singing in unison. After 2 years, they decided to convert to catholicsm

​ @Francois Steyn *R Catholicism comes from gullibility rather than from God and infallible Scriptures. 95% of R ct doctrines did not come from Jesus APostles or Scriptures. Yet R Catholics like you pretended its "Christ's Church or the Universa lChurch or the one true church". Lol*

God bless you and thank you for this beautiful testimony.

​ @Francois Steyn *Circular since you pretended it was so without any proof. So where in the Bible or history says R Church = the Church CHrist founded or the Universal Church? Pls prove. Where is your proof? Still waiting ..* you said Circular in your eyes.

Welcome Home ♥️. Best Wishes from India 🇮🇳

​ @Francois Steyn *Your lack of knowledge is evident once again. The current books that are in NT were already there by ad100. So whatever not from NT were already a deviation from Jesus Apostles and Scriptures. That's exactly where R Catholic doctrines came from - the deviations.* you said Imagine if you were present in 80AD, maybe you would think otherwise

Welcome welcome!!! You will find we have no hatred for anyone here!! Catholics are often misconstrued by Protestants. We don’t hate them for it- we pray for them and as your testimony proves - our prayers are more effective !! Love as Christ did - it is the only way. 🙏

​ @Francois Steyn *There you go. Your lack of knowledge is evident once again. Bible says there is a time to judge.* *BIBLE says there is time to judge:* *BIBLE meant DO NOT JUDGE HYPOCRITICALLY. But believers still need to make judgements on daily issues, on right or wrong doctrines, on true or false churches, on true or false teachers.* 1. Jesus said judge righteously. Matthew speaks of judging oneself first before judging others. Paul talks about judging with discernment wrong doctrines that creeps into the church. 2. Judge the sins not the sinner. Jesus said: Joh_7:24 Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." 1. *Judge yourself first before judging others* Mat 7:1 "Judge not, that you be not judged. Mat 7:2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Mat 7:3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Mat 7:4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Mat 7:5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. Mat 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces. 2. *Judge your brother's sins/wrongdoings* 1Co_6:5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 1Co_6:2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 1Ti 5:20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. 1Co 6:5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 3. *Judging right doctrines from wrong doctrines* 1Co_10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. Gal_1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Gal_1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. Act 17:11 These (Bereans) were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Rom_16:17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 1Ti_1:3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia-remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, Tit_1:9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict. 4. *Judge evil and expose darkness* Isa 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Pro 17:15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. you said Be careful on trying to judge or discern that which only God can judge:

Praise God for your conversion! God Bless you always! Our Faith is always a Journey and we need God's guidance ALWAYS - especially through the Church in which Jesus started. I pray that you go back and listen to Father Mike's Bible in a year and now he has the Catechism of the Catholic Church in a year - these I highly recommend🙏🙏🙏

​ @Francois Steyn *All your points 1-15 were unbiblical and all taken out of context of the New Covenant and Bible passages. We do not see Jesus, Apostles or any nt believers practising R church m m doctrines.* *LEt me pick on one topic for discussions. You are pretending Old Covenant contrition of David = Penance. You are pretending all the restitution of Old Covenant = penance. New Covenant does not teach Penance. Bible does not say you can atone for any of your sins through penance or saying Hail Mary 1000 times.* *Bible says clergy priesthood was already obsolete in NT. Heb 7,9,10. So where did R ct priesthood come from? Let alone "assign a penance". No such thing in NEw Testament. We do not see any Church clergy priests in NT Church, neither clergy priests assigning "penance".* you said 13. On penance Through the prophet Nathan, God confronts King David over grave sins of adultery and murder. The guilty sovereign responds by confessing his sin to the prophet and to God. Then he humbles himself by exchanging his royal raiment for humble sackcloth, and for a week he lies on the ground and refuses all good (2 Sn 12:13-17). David is performing penance in his deep grief for his wrongdoing. His attitudes and behavior illustrate how genuine penance includes both an interior and exterior aspect. See -> disobedient Israelites wandering the desert for 40 years (Nm 14:26-35). John the Baptist’s father is struck temporarily mute when he won’t believe God’s message to him through an angel (Lk 1:20, 62-64). In the sacrament of Reconciliation, the priest assigns a penance on God’s behalf to help the penitent grow in holiness.

A fellow South African! Welcome brother.

​ @Michael Ibach *THat's why Jesus said "observe what Pharisees said regarding Moses Law, but do not do what they said from their own m m traditions". Mat 15, Mat 23.* *Jesus proved Scripture Alone is true.* Mat 23:3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. you said he Pharisees were quoting the law of Moses, aka scripture, when they claimed Jesus’s disciples were breaking the law on the sabbath, lol

God be praised. I'm so happy for u brother. Welcome home. Ur presentation was crisp and clear too.