This Catholic Tracked Ray Comfort Down JUST to Debate Him... 

John 20:19-23.

​@@hanshomesteading1276 are you suggesting that verse indicates confession?

​@@1truth7788yes

@@1truth7788he gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins so yes it is.

@@Ajas0810 the apostles.... Last I checked they were all dead and that authority died with them. The apostles had powers to do stuff like that so that the message they were preaching would be believed

So you weren't baptised until 36?

Yes it is folks or your saying all the first Christians had it wrong until Ray said so Or really the 1970 s fundamentalists movement, Catholics, Orthodox, Anglican s , Lutherans Prespertyans and Methodist all believe your saved from baptism but ok the first 1800 years of the church was wrong

​@Ireland3945 you dont have to be baptized to be born again. Check out the story of the men who were on the cross with jesus that got saved 🙏

That’s called baptism of desire and there’s baptism by blood , but Jesus wants all that can to be baptized as he instructed we are saved by baptism but there are circumstances when that’s not possible but the means Jesus wanted to use is baptism all Christians confirmed this until the fundamentalist movement

The Bible directly links baptism to salvation: Mark 16:16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” John 3:5 “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’” (cf. 3:3: “unless a man is born again …”) Acts 2:38-41 “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.’ And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation.’ So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (cf. 9:17-18; 1 Corinthians 12:13: both associate the Holy Spirit with baptism) Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” (cf. 9:17-18) Romans 6:3-4 “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit…” 1 Peter 3:21 “Baptism … now saves you …” In Acts 2:38-41 alone we learn that baptism brings: (1) “forgiveness of sins;” (2) the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which no unregenerate person could possess; (3) salvation (“save yourselves”); and (4) inclusion in the rank of saved “souls” (cf. Galatians 3:27). Romans 6:3-4 incorporates the blood and redeeming death of Jesus into baptism by referring to his “death.” So also does the larger passage of 1 Peter 3:14-22; 4:1.

Me too, 1973, when my best friend from Huntington Beach High School asked me to go to Calvary Costa Mesa - blew me away - Holy Spirit hit me - listening to Pastor Chuck Smith, a tall skinny long blonde-haired surfer peer teenager who spoke also named Greg Laurie and Pastor Romaine who said, 'Going to church makes you a Christian about as much as going to McDonald's makes you a cheeseburger.' AMEN AND AMEN! Accepted Jesus as my personal Savior that night, got baptized by 'Papa' Chuck Smith in Pirate's Cove at Little Corona Beach that summer - I didn't want to see Greg's movie version - I lived it and knew.

@@uscgmom9796 I went to an offshoot from Calvary chapel down here in San Diego called horizon Christian fellowship started it by one of the men that Chuck Smith mentored Mike McIntosh. Mike's story is amazing. If you ever get to read a little bit about it you'll know what I'm talking about. Most of the offshoots around San Diego county are from Calvary chapel. Yes when I became a born-again Christian it was like a lightning bolt hit me.

Yep and it's amazing how the RCC gets away with IGNORING John chapter 3, 1 Peter 1:23, Titus 3:5 & 2 Corinthians 5:17 i.e the key passages about regeneration in the New Testament. In 40 years as a lost RC, I didn't see these passages read at mass. Because THEY NEVER ARE READ at mass! The Bible passages the RC misses out are not ignored by coincidence. "Born again" was something thought was "Protestant" 🤦🏻‍♀️ I had no idea Jesus says "you MUST be born again" in John 3. And I had no idea that a child of God is defined in John 1:12-13 as someone "BORN OF GOD" i.e born anew (Matthew 18:3 is related too). As an RC, you outsource your understanding to men in authority. It's cult-like for that reason alone.

Question: I heard a radio preacher talk about the "biblical plan of salvation"--which, of course, he said the Catholic Church didn't obey. How does our Church understand the biblical plan of salvation? Answer: The Church understands that we are all sinners in need of a savior (Rom 5:12-21). We are inheritors of original sin and all its consequences, and by actual sin we distance ourselves from God. We can’t save ourselves, but we don’t need to: Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through Jesus alone (Acts 4:12), since he is the “one mediator between God and man” (1 Tm 2:5-6). The saving grace won by Jesus is offered as a free gift to us, accessible through repentance, faith, and baptism. We turn away from our sins, we are sorry for them, and we believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel. Repentance shows our willingness to turn from things that keep us from God, and baptism renews us, filling us with the grace necessary to have faith and to live it. This belief is more than just “head knowledge.” Even the demons have that (Jas 2:19). It’s more than just believing you’re saved. Even the Pharisees had that (Jn 5:39). True, saving faith is one lived and exhibited daily: It is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6, cf. Jas 2:1-26). Sometimes the Church is accused of teaching “salvation by works,” but this is an empty accusation. This idea has been consistently condemned by the Church. Good works are required by God because he requires obedience to his commands (Mt 6:1-21, 1 Cor 3:8, 13-15) and promises to reward us with eternal life if we obey (Mt 25:34-40, Rom 2:6-7, Gal 6:6-10, Jas 1:12). But even our obedience is impossible without God’s grace; even our good works are God’s gift (Rom 5:5, Phil 2:13). This is the real biblical plan of salvation.

Praise God for TRUTH! John 14:6

Former Catholic Altar Boy here... I noticed the evil crookedness of the Catholic church immediately at age 11.

@@TRUTHDrops good for you! I was an adult before I left. Better late than never.... I was slow to leave because of my family. I knew I would face hellacious backlash from my family for leaving the Catholic church. My mother in law actually accosted my 6 yr old and 4 year old threatening them...saying to them, they were going to burn in hell with the devil if they didn't go back to the Catholic church! She told them that their mother (me) was bad for causing them to burn in hell. I was chastised by other family members, because I was no longer receiving the sacrament and forgiveness of sin. Sad how they honestly believe their tradition is what grooms them for heaven. BUT NOW...I AM SO FREE TO WORSHIP GOD in body, soul, and spirit! No more holy looking, but empty traditions!

@@swamiesez9066You were clearly raised in a terrible part of the Catholic Church. Please do not be deceived into thinking all Catholics are like this.

Ray is a master salesman.

​@@StringofPearls55 no Yeshua works thru Ray to save people he comes into contact with

​@StringofPearls55 Ray is a evangelist not a salesman

@@Gods-Child72 Really? I didn't get that vibe at all.

@@StringofPearls55 look it up and research

you are blinded, not the Catholic, not most of the Catholic are so much defending, you are making false statements, don’t be like Pharisees dudes bearing false statements against Jesus, mark 14:56-57, I am catholic myself, like you also was baptized 2 months old, and I am 55 years old turning 56 on February, your mother is 100% right, reacted and disappointed you, because your mother know’s you are making a huge mistake, surely, your mother knows that there is only one baptism, Ephesians 4:5-6, one lord, one faith, one baptism, one god and one father of all, and that’s right we are slave, like apostles Paul say’s though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

Praise God, sweet sister in Christ. You were translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of Light, born of God by the Spirit from above, your name forever written in heaven. You accepted God's own righteousness in exchange for being justified for your "good works" which the Bible says are filthy rags of self righteousness and nothing compared to the perfect finished work of our precious JESUS on the cross!!! Praise God for making you a daughter of His forever held in the palm in His hand never to be plucked out by anyone. Intoxicated by His grace in the reality of His perfect love revealed. You have the Spirit of truth who leads you in to all Truth living in your heart now and He promises He will never leave nor forsake you. Love from Andrea in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, USA!

Lovely testimony. Continue in His presence daily wherein you will find fullness of joy.

I was 31 and not in Church when I was saved, I had read the Bible several times while at sea, I read it like a novel, when there was nothing else to read, after I was saved it, all made perfect sense.

@@alejandroumaslay3657 Thanks for your reaction Alejandro. Kees

SOOOOOOOO right!

amen

I love that!

To bad Ray didn't teach that! We are saved by Grace and not of ourselves it is a gift of God!

@@carriebasso5075 Hi Carrie. At 11:14 in this video, Ray says the following: "A Christian does good works not to obtain salvation but as evidence of salvation."

WRONG YOU ARE DEAD WRONG GO READ THAT BIBLE AGAIN THOUSAND MORE TIMES UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY LEARN IT OR GO LEARN FROM A FORMER BIBLICAL CALVINISTIC APOLOGETIC SCHOLAR SAM SHAMOUN RU-vid VIDEOS OR MARI MARI...DON'T BE AN IDIOT

Christianity is a religion you donut. James 1:26-27.

Jesus lifted the veil, but the RCC puts it back on so you come to them instead.

Lapsed catholics are coming back home he is calling you back.

Right

​@@drjanitor3747As a Protestant, I believe many Catholics and many Protestants will be saved ("Whosever shall believe") and both groups will have aspects of their theologies corrected. Stop dividing the name of Christ

I hope your parents get saved.

@@d.martinez-rodriguez333 Thank you, sadly they both passed away 20 years ago. I don't know what their last thoughts were as I was not present when they passed away. I can only hope they repented on their death bed.

@@lqueen101 Dear Jesus Sibling, I join you and d.martinez-rodriguez in this hope your parents got into Heaven. My father drank heavily after WW2 in the Pacific; he was violent, he was a horrible father and a worse husband, and my mom was afraid of him and didn't stop him from doing anything; then mom lived in guilt when she got older. I forgave my dad 33 years before he passed. Though he was dying of Leukemia at 93, lying in his hospital bed with RVs in his body, weighing only 120 lbs, I was STILL afraid of him - but my love for him because of forgiving him BECAUSE JESUS HAD FORGIVEN ME was stronger, and so I asked him if Jesus was his Savior, and he was shocked, surprised - because NO ONE in our strict catholic non-bible-reading-non-praying family had EVER spoken of God, faith, Jesus, His LOVE, His Grace, His Mercy - and he was shocked that I mentioned Jesus' Name, that I was getting PERSONAL about something/Someone Who he himself had NEVER spoken of, shocked that I just asked him about Jesus, but his eyes filled up and he said softly, 'Yes," so I said smiling, started breathing again, 'OK, dad. I'LL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!' So I know my dad got his foot inside the door even though he might not have gotten any rewards from Jesus, like the one thief on the cross next to Lord Jesus. So maybe God was able to reach your father, your mother. God knows, and I know you know that. God bless you, dear.

What do you mean demon possessed?

"I find it extremely difficult talking to Catholics". How you follow jesus Christ if can't speak to Catholics. Didn't jesus say say love your enemies?

No one ever does until it happens to them. It’s a leap of faith and then you know it’s real. You are never alone again.

I like salvation being described as a heart transplant and church being described as a heart massage.

your heart pumps blood.

Did you become a person that obeyed the Commandments of Christ ??? How many times have you sinned since then ??? If you were Catholic did you sin any then ??? What's the difference ???.

I was _born-again_ when I left Christianity. It was literally a heart change and I never understood it until I experienced it myself.

Thanks for giving me hope that my whole family will leave the satanic Catholic Church!🙌🏻✝️

He has an awful lot of pride, but I guess we should pray that his eyes, ears and HEART will be open to the TRUTH of the Gospel.

@@marthadrake1652The Catholic Church is far from satanic. These statements are what divide the church. We are all part of God’s kingdom on Earth.

@suzannetreloar6156 Stop using i have heard without hard evidence. Point me to the EVIDENCE and stop ASSUMING.

​@@brick839Catholicism has divided itself from the rest of the church by their unique anti-biblical teachings and hierarchy of false authority

Satan's pride rules that guy.. Pray for him.

Just like Ray says...this man has created a God in his mind that suits him and he gets help by a false doctrine in doing so. Pray for them...I have Mormon family that are just like this man.

@uscgmom9796 - I so agree with you. I'm an ex-Catholic as well. My neighbor's nephew and my classmate led me to Christ in 1972 at the age of 14. After reading the entire Bible for myself and seeing how the Catholic Church's teachings contradicted God's word, I left Catholicism and never looked back. I was Catholic when the mass was still said in Latin. I grew up in a small town so Vatican II didn't take effect right away. I was never once taught anything resembling what the Bible teaches. As a child, I was taught the false doctrine of grace through the 7 sacraments. No where is this taught in the Bible. I feel sorry for this man. His pride and false belief that belonging to a specific church gets him into heaven is hindering him from having a true relationship with Christ. I pray that he recognizes his need for a savior because without him, our good works are as filthy rags to a holy, sovereign God.

Pride and sexual immorality are Satan's two strongest weapons to deceive our consciousness and hearts. When we so desperately want our own deeds to be righteous we'll believe anything, even the most basic lies the Bible refutes, to justify ourselves. I pray this man has a revelation one day and breaks the chains of religious pride he's bandaged by. Religion doesn't make you righteous. Religion doesn't grant you salvation. Religion, many times due to corruption, doesn't even help you find God. Religion is simply a man-made practice, that, if Catholics actually read their Bibles, they'd find Jesus came to separate us from because He became flesh- personable, and asked us to follow Him.

@@oreally8605 And I do, I pray for EVERYBODY. Just because I didn't mention that I do doesn't mean I am not praying for all lost, dear. I do because of Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. I wouldn't wish anyone into Hell. NO one.

Except for the books they deleted from the BIBLE...

@@johnm.4947 maybe the Christians responsible went to God in prayer and asked which books belong and which don't? Do you believe in prayer and God answering prayer John?

Those books were not even in the original Catholic cannon.

Can you imagine, burned at the stake for that book. Wow. Now today they tell us we don't have the word of God. It has mistakes. You can't trust it. Only the original autographs etc etc. God help us.

⁠@@johnm.4947first error is thinking the Sovereign Just Creator couldn’t preserve His Word throughout history. Would that even be fair for anyone else to be born after “they” took books out of the Bible?

More than words, it's the godly patience Ray delivered them in for this touching outcome.❤ 🙏 "A soft answer breaks the bone."

Don had a smile when he said to Ray, “You’re not as bad as I thought you were.” It’s difficult to bite the hand of someone who shares love, acceptance and forgiveness.

Absolutely loved this part!

Lol!

That was so funny 😂 the person didn’t get the joke 🤷

😂 I laughed good, Jesus makes the righteous the funniest ones, ray is so wholesome and patient and compassionate

Yes! My fave is when he called Australia "a small island off the coast of New Zealand"! 😂😂😂

That is unfortunately a common fruit I see. The culture in Catholicism straight up mocks Christianity and Protestantism. I think you can find little bits of the reverse, Protestants mocking Catholics, but if you look at Catholic videos you will see so much mockery in the comments. I also grew up in the RCC, glad to hear you found Christ for real. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to the family brother!! May God continue to richly bless you and I pray that your family will come to the Lord just like you did!!

@@kinflthat was 12 years ago now praise be to God. To Him be the glory.

That's fantastic brother, Catholics can be extremely difficult to reach. You must have had a particularly sincere heart

Praise God. But, please realize that most regular Protestant Churches aren't "in the truth" either. They teach license to sin with OSAS doctrine and still hold to the idea of Original Sin just like Catholics. The truth is simply what is written in scripture. That is that we neither work for salvation nor have all sins paid for past, present and future at the moment of conversion. The truth is that a sacrifice for sin ONCE for all was provided but we must ABIDE in Christ (keep commandments - the law of Christ/Law of Liberty/Royal Law/Law of Love). If we don't do what Jesus says then we will die spiritually and the Father will cut us off the vine of Christ. God is merciful and forgives and gives us all that we need for life in godliness but we must persevere in the faith as well...but not the silly works that Catholics do...but rather the good works such as simply loving neighbor as yourself. Grace and Peace be with you in abundance in Christ

You know what is very difficult regarding pride? Try self examining yourself about pride, it's not easy finding it within your daily life.

And Mr Comfort is not?

​@SharonFowle Ray is a very compassionate honest ,humble man. he spends his time preaching God's Holy Word 🙏 🙌 👏. That's not easy in this satanic depraved world.He will be mocked and hated just as Jesus was by the wicked majority. saten and his army are the false accusers,and this man ,the so called catholic was demonic influenced. Just wanted to harass Ray God Bless all who spread the Good News of God

Pride is like spiritual AIDS. AIDS takes down the immune system, which is the mechanism of fighting infection. In other words, it targets the thing that would fight it.

It should scare you .. Pride is what got Lucifer kicked out of heaven...

Jesus built the Church

True, but don’t stop going to church.

@@henrylimnyuy3195 True, although you shouldn't always trust a church. Always make sure to check that the church aligns with the what the Bible says. In this day and age there are many "Christian" churches that preach falsely. Have a good one!

Jesus' church is his kingdom on earth. Trusting his church is trusting in him

The church is made up of people. Jesus is the Head of the church. The Bible says we need to be holding to Him as the Head, that is how we grow as the Body of Christ (Ephesians)

There is not much difference between Ray and catholics! The both believe in faith and works salvation!

Keep preaching the true, Ray!

@@carriebasso5075no, Ray Comfort believes in saved by grace alone, then evidences by work. Not that works saves you. No where in the Holy Scriptures does it say you are saved by works, in fact it says that you are not saved by works so no one can boast about it!

@@ThethomasJefferson Ray teaches repent of sins to be saved! That is false! Jesus died for sinners not the righteousness! If anyone has stopped sinning to be saved than they do not need Jesus! Jesus did it all! Salvation is a Gift of God!

@@carriebasso5075repent and accept Jesus. It’s that simple.

Amen!

We’re in the Bible is bible alone Question: I heard a radio preacher talk about the "biblical plan of salvation"--which, of course, he said the Catholic Church didn't obey. How does our Church understand the biblical plan of salvation? Answer: The Church understands that we are all sinners in need of a savior (Rom 5:12-21). We are inheritors of original sin and all its consequences, and by actual sin we distance ourselves from God. We can’t save ourselves, but we don’t need to: Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through Jesus alone (Acts 4:12), since he is the “one mediator between God and man” (1 Tm 2:5-6). The saving grace won by Jesus is offered as a free gift to us, accessible through repentance, faith, and baptism. We turn away from our sins, we are sorry for them, and we believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel. Repentance shows our willingness to turn from things that keep us from God, and baptism renews us, filling us with the grace necessary to have faith and to live it. This belief is more than just “head knowledge.” Even the demons have that (Jas 2:19). It’s more than just believing you’re saved. Even the Pharisees had that (Jn 5:39). True, saving faith is one lived and exhibited daily: It is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6, cf. Jas 2:1-26). Sometimes the Church is accused of teaching “salvation by works,” but this is an empty accusation. This idea has been consistently condemned by the Church. Good works are required by God because he requires obedience to his commands (Mt 6:1-21, 1 Cor 3:8, 13-15) and promises to reward us with eternal life if we obey (Mt 25:34-40, Rom 2:6-7, Gal 6:6-10, Jas 1:12). But even our obedience is impossible without God’s grace; even our good works are God’s gift (Rom 5:5, Phil 2:13). This is the real biblical plan of salvation.

Imagine a church where ALL men of authority are forced to be w/o a woman. God already said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” And that’s how a perverted church is born.

Yes

THAT IS BECAUSE HE DOES NOT KNOW ANY BETTER HE IS HALWAY RIGHT ABOUT WHAT HE IS READING BUT COMPLETELY MISUNDRSTOOD ThE MEANING OF THE WORDS of the BIBLE IT IS A WORD FROM SUPERNATURAL BEING OF ORDER THAT IS GOD THE FATHER GOD THE SON JESUS CHRIST AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT HE MEANS WELL BUT AN IDIOT. DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS READING ITS NOT METAPHOR NOR ALLEGORICAL WORDS OH GOODNESS GO READ THAT BOOK THOUSAND TIMES MORE IF YOU CANT FATHOM TO COMPREHEND THE MEANING OF WHAT YOU ARE READING GO LISTEN TO BIBLICAL SCHOLAR FORMERLY CALVINISTIC BELIEVER APOLOGETIC SAM SHAMOUN OR MARI MARI GO GET EDUMACATED ABOUT THE BOOK OF LESSON for cryin out loud.

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So the the earthly man that sired you cannot be called your father? I guess that puts you in a predicament about what this passage really means.

Amen amen and AMEN!!!

@@lannlann I call the earthly man that sired me, My Dad! :D

So you implicate asking Mary for her prayers is wrong while at the same time asking us, big sinners, for prayers?

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​@@fishyleafMary is not able to hear you. She is not amnipresent. So if you are supposedly praying to her then your neighbor starts praying to her then someone in another country etc who is she hearing? Mary is in Heaven. Her nor the saints here your request. Only need the Mediator, Christ Jesus.

@@deniseowens1163 But now you’re claiming things about a realm that none of us knows anything about. Neither do we know what abilities God has given Mary and other saints. We know however that God wants us to not only love Him (of course He is above everyone else) but also to love one another, to help one another, to spend time with family and friends. In all those loving relations God is highly present and the sole intent with His creation is communion between Him and all beings created by Him - but also between the created beings themselves. Given all this, it is quite reasonable that those who have left this world have been given the ability to live in an even deeper communion than the one we know. I, as a catholic, believe this communion stretches out to us in this world, where Mary, all known and unknown saints as well as angels and archangels all support us in different ways on our path to Christ.

@@fishyleaf I beg to differ... I understand much about the heavenly realm, or heavenly realms, as described in scripture. If you read the Bible you too WILL know about the heavenly realms. And you WILL know about the order of heavenly things. You will also learn that it is a sin to communicate with saints, angels and Mary or any other beings other than Jesus Christ. It's all in scripture just waiting for you to discover it.

yup and look what it did to his head angel

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Ray Comfort should’ve showed catholic bro a copy of their catholic Ten Commandments and the original Ten Commandments and if y’all didn’t know this, the catholic changed up a little bit of their own version of the Ten Commandments and this is why the Catholics are lost when it comes to the glory of the Lvov g God.

​@@chriszekableyat9886- as an ex-Catholic, I can confirm that the first part of your statement is true. The second is not, not even close. There are multiple reasons why many Catholics remain lost and so hard to reach, like this man. The root of their false doctrine is emphasizing church traditions and teachings over God's Infallible Word, the Bible. God's word says our works are as filthy rags to a holy God, that we must be born again, only Christ can fully absolve sins, that we must believe and have faith in Christ and him alone and we cannot earn our way to heaven should anyone boast, while the Catholic Church teaches numerous contradictions to the Bible: one must observe most of the 7 sacraments (Infant Baptism, Confession, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Extreme Unction) to earn grace and if one earns enough grace, it wipes out venial sins; there are two types of sin: venial (forgivable) and mortal (unforgivable); priests can absolve sins of parishioners through confession and "penance"; the priest has the power to turn the bread and wine into Christ's flesh and blood and there are many more, including the Pope is Infallible and successor of Peter and cannonizing "saints." The Bible teaches none of this. Sadly, Catholics are told to this day that theirs is the only true church and by observing church traditions and teachings, they can earn enough grace to go to heaven and if they don't, they will go to Purgatory for light punishment but don't worry, someone can pay/pray you out through indulgences. If anyone claims that practice to be false... my Dad died in 1986. One of my work colleagues took up a collection to buy masses to pray for my Dad to lessen his time in Purgatory. No where in Scripture are we instructed to pray for the dead. These reasons and more are why it is so difficult to reach Catholics. Two of my siblings are still Catholic even though one knows the truth and the other isn't observant. My husband and I have Catholic friends. They were shocked to learn that they can just talk to God. They don't have to say prayers written by others. Nor did they know that all true Christ followers are called saints. The Catholic Church has no power to canonize saints. If you look up some of those saints, their activities are dubious. We must pray for Catholics just as we pray for all lost people.

​@@chriszekableyat9886hopefully god can fix the twn commandments one day. I can think of mich better ones to be included

But wait yesterday on Christmas he said the children being killed in Gaza are little Jesuses. Hell is never full.

Not true watch Michael Lofton not main stream news

No, the pope never said that. That’s media spin pushing their agenda. The pope approved a document that said marriage is between one man and one woman, and if an individual asks for a spontaneous blessing (which is allowed regardless of whether or not the person is in a state of sin) you are only allowed to do that if it is absolutely clear that it’s not an endorsement of their sinful lifestyle, nor cause confusion or scandal. But go ahead and make up lies to justify yourself.

That’s right

​@@bryguy8203The pope said what? Catholics run for your lives.

Amen........ I quickly concluded the same thing....... If i'm not Pro Catholic.....I can only be Anti- Catholic....... Anti means AGAINST......I don't hate them and want to harm them...... but I am Against what they Teach and Believe.

Catholicism may be controlled by Anti-Christ forces, but we can still save Catholicism, the faith that Jesus intended to be his teachings. It literally translates from a Greek word that means “universal knowledge” (Catholica)

Please, I've watched a Church of the East priest who refuses to give Mary the title, Mother of God yet he has venerated her.

"By definition BEING PRO-CHRIST and PRO-BIBLE makes me anti-Catholic." The Bible is a Catholic book. Period. They compiled it against heresy which Protestantism is. Ray is wrong.

@@fadikhoory5350 Read the Early Church Fathers. Visit the catecombs where the martyrs celebrated mass. Visit the descendant churches in Israel. They are Catholic. Mary deserves that title since she is the Mother of Jesus who is God. Heck, even Luther venerated her.

Praying you look into Christs Church. I started about 8 months ago and joined this Easter

​@@jamesburr6148Christ Church is the born again People.

​@@jamesburr6148they teach doctrines of demons 2 Timothy

BETTER READ THAT BOOK AGAIN THOUSAND MORE TIMES UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVE AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS THAT YOU ARE READING IT IS A BOOK ABOUT SUPERNATURAL GOD HIS LIVING WORD TRANSCENDENTAL TIME AND SPACE TRANSUBSTANTIATIONAL AND IN """IN PERSONA CHRISTI""" WHAT IS WATER? WHO IS WATER? WHY JESUS BAPTIZED IN THE DESERT WHERE THERE IS NO RAIN NO BATHTUB, WHAT IS HOLY SPIRIT DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOLY SPIRIT IS??? GOD CREATED ALL THINGS """SEEN AND UNSEEN""VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE"" IS THE HOLY SPIRIT INVISIBLE????DOES JESUS COMMAND DIED WITH THE APOSTLES DISCIPLES DEATH HOW THEN JESUS JUDGE THE LIVING AND THE DEAD????WHAT IS HEAVEN FOR??? GO READ IT MILLION TIMES OVER THAT BOOK IF YOU CAN NOT FATHOM TO COMPREHEND WHAT IT MEANS GO LISTEN TO SOMEONE WHO CAN TEACH IT TO YOU THE RIGHT WAY A FORMER SCHOLAR OF CALVINISTIC BIBLICAL TEACHING WATCH SAM SHAMOUN FORMER APOLOGETIC or MARI MARI>... STOP LISTENING TO THIS IDIOT RAY...

Question: I heard a radio preacher talk about the "biblical plan of salvation"--which, of course, he said the Catholic Church didn't obey. How does our Church understand the biblical plan of salvation? Answer: The Church understands that we are all sinners in need of a savior (Rom 5:12-21). We are inheritors of original sin and all its consequences, and by actual sin we distance ourselves from God. We can’t save ourselves, but we don’t need to: Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through Jesus alone (Acts 4:12), since he is the “one mediator between God and man” (1 Tm 2:5-6). The saving grace won by Jesus is offered as a free gift to us, accessible through repentance, faith, and baptism. We turn away from our sins, we are sorry for them, and we believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel. Repentance shows our willingness to turn from things that keep us from God, and baptism renews us, filling us with the grace necessary to have faith and to live it. This belief is more than just “head knowledge.” Even the demons have that (Jas 2:19). It’s more than just believing you’re saved. Even the Pharisees had that (Jn 5:39). True, saving faith is one lived and exhibited daily: It is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6, cf. Jas 2:1-26). Sometimes the Church is accused of teaching “salvation by works,” but this is an empty accusation. This idea has been consistently condemned by the Church. Good works are required by God because he requires obedience to his commands (Mt 6:1-21, 1 Cor 3:8, 13-15) and promises to reward us with eternal life if we obey (Mt 25:34-40, Rom 2:6-7, Gal 6:6-10, Jas 1:12). But even our obedience is impossible without God’s grace; even our good works are God’s gift (Rom 5:5, Phil 2:13). This is the real biblical plan of salvation.

Catholics are Christians the first ones The Bible directly links baptism to salvation: Mark 16:16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” John 3:5 “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’” (cf. 3:3: “unless a man is born again …”) Acts 2:38-41 “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.’ And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation.’ So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (cf. 9:17-18; 1 Corinthians 12:13: both associate the Holy Spirit with baptism) Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” (cf. 9:17-18) Romans 6:3-4 “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit…” 1 Peter 3:21 “Baptism … now saves you …” In Acts 2:38-41 alone we learn that baptism brings: (1) “forgiveness of sins;” (2) the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which no unregenerate person could possess; (3) salvation (“save yourselves”); and (4) inclusion in the rank of saved “souls” (cf. Galatians 3:27). Romans 6:3-4 incorporates the blood and redeeming death of Jesus into baptism by referring to his “death.” So also does the larger passage of 1 Peter 3:14-22; 4:1.

I know, it's so sad that they are convinced that I hate them just because I stand by the bible. They always make it a sectarian issue when it's really just about the word of God and loving him. It's like strongholds have to be deconstructed out of their mind with the truth. I can only be done with the Holy Spirit and the word if they are willing. Just keep praying for eyes to be opened❤

We hate Satans lies. We pray many will be saved from sin and Satans chains

​@@TazHallVery well said!

Going to Catholic school actually let me see the Holy Spirit and after my confusion the way was clear. I'm born again because GOD was with me steering me and correcting me all along. GOD chastises those whom he loves.

Not only the so many contradictions but the absence of the Holy Spirit within that institutional church. He saw me searching for the truth, asking Him, too. He led me to a Spirit filled overflowing Church. Moving along in life, I realized there are many denominational protestant Churches out there that have NO clue who is the Holy Spirit, his functions, gifts, etc. They say 90% of Churches have no clue. So sad. At least some stand solid in their Salvation on Jesus Christ alone.

What contradicts the Bible in Catholicism?

really dudes? or maybe because of your attitude, maybe you talking about burn again not born again, because born again refers to baptized for the remission of sin, Jesus said, no one can enter the kingdom of god unless they are born of water and spirit, Peter even said that also in acts.2:38, and Jesus himself said that, which is stated above, there more if you want, Matthew 28:19, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, mark 16:16, whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.

Same here...praise God!

beliefs are human spirituality is divine

Did you read the actual document or did you believe the mainstream media ?

AMEN! I think they are.....

@@memothat_mexican_junior5009exactly

They'll swoop to Orthodoxy.

You were raised Catholic and never heard the gospel?? Did you close your eyes and say "lalalala" at Mass?? BECAUSE ITS READ THERE EVERY WEEK

@@DoctorDewgong I doubt it. Where in the Bible is the gospel described? What is the good news message?

@@JAGChristianos what do you mean "I doubt it"? Tf?? The Gospel is objectively read at every Mass. It's a requirement. Hello??

@@DoctorDewgong I mean exactly what I said. I don't believe the Catholic Org preaches the correct gospel. So, I asked, what do you believe the gospel actually is? Where is it spelled out in scripture?

@@JAGChristianos you're trying to do some big brain gotcha moment and it's not happening dude. Sorry. The good news is Christ becoming man, atoning for our sins on the cross, and rising from the dead: making salvation freely available to all men. And guess what! He also said "if you love me, you will keep my commandments." And those commandments include the Eucharist (John 6) and Confession to a priest (John 20.) Protestants don't do these things, so I guess they don't believe in the Gospel!

He came to defend his faith. Being Catholic is like a nationality and the faith of our fathers, and you defend it like you would your homeland. I was raised Catholic in a very Catholic region of this world, had read the New Testament in my teens and had become an agnostic because of the obvious contradictions, but when people asked me what religion I was, I said "Catholic" and was proud of it. So he came to do battle to defend his faith and he found a "let us reason together" (Isaiah 1:18) Interestingly, agnosticism was far more acceptable than becoming born again and putting on Christ in baptism.

Agree 💯 I too would have walked away praise God for your love for people

With all due respect, you didn't read the Bible because you didn't want to. Not because you were Catholic.

I’m Catholic I read the Bible and I’m in a Bible study at my church nobody walking around saying please don’t read the Bible plus it’s read at each mass

A relationship with Christ…through Communion and “His Church” which he created at Pentecost. John 20:22,23 is pretty clear about apostolic powers and succession (read Timothy) Protestantism = anarchy

@@annb9029I’m Orthodox, and the get the same false critique. The faith alone and Bible alone crowd forgets that that very Bible was canonized by those same early priests the Protestants reject.

@@jrudi9241 True, but the priests never encouraged that I read the bible. Not to mention you don't need to confess to a man as the bible teaches!

John 3:5 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit - words of Jesus Christ Water and Spirit = baptism. If you deny baptism to be born agaon then you deny Jesus Christ. Catholics are right that ray teaches a false gospel

"Pride comes before DISTRUCTION and a hauty spirit before a FALL." Proverbs 16:18-19

I WAS BAPTIZED IN A CATHOLIC CHURCH WHEN I WAS A BABY.BUT AS AN ADULT,I MADE THE DECISION TO GET BAPTIZED.I TRULY BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE PERSON THEMSELVES TO CHOOSE BEING BAPTIZED.WITHOUT THE PERSON SEEKING OUT TO BE BLESSED TO BE BAPTIZED IN OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, IT DOESN'T HOLD THE CONCEPT OF BEING SAVED IF WE DON'T PERSONALLY CHOOSE THIS FOR OURSELVES EHEN WE ARE OLD ENOUGH TO RECOGNIZE & TRULY Grasp The Enormity Of OUR Choice❤❤ I PRAY FOR ALL TO SEEK OUT THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT OF SALVATION FROM OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ❤❤😇😇✝️✝️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🙏🤲👑​@@cfG21

its good that he comforted you but bad it was not JESUS Who comforted you do not seek comfort of humans....specially an idiot one RAY DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT....YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE BIBLE LEARN FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR WITH EXTENSIVE BACK GROUND KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE SAM SHAMOUN FORMERLY APOLOGETIC OF CALVINISM OR LEARN FROM MARI MARI...

How, (I am speaking generally not aimed at Ray) I believe if someone is preaching falsehood/heresy they should be called out because they can lead people astray. Ray debated Matt Dillahunty not once but twice.

@Zangified02 it doesn't surprise me that Ray probably tried his hand at debating a handful of times. Still, the point stands, he's not a debater - not his channel, his ministry, or his attitude is focused towards that. If he was someone like David Wood or William L Craig, or Nabeel Qureshi (rip) then yeah totally, call for a debate. Really, all calling Ray Comfort to a debate does is prevent people from hearing the gospel... which is probably the underlying goal at play by the powers of the air.

Yes!! So well said Loved how Ray said he could use that time sharing the gospel 👏👏 He has such a heart for God, so beautiful to witness ❤ Glory be to God !!

Matt is a terrible debater. He is too emotional and he can't agree to basic terms. He constantly moves the goalposts and retreats when proven wrong.

I've interacted with Brian, the guy who 'owned' Ray. He misquoted Ray in the video. I've talked to him multiple times and when he can't answer your questions he just stops talking. He has the catholic answer down pat, not so much the other stuff.

So true!

The Catholic Church isn’t a split religion, it’s the one church Christ established, not a denomination

Amen

The Bible says when the Holy Spirit comes to us "He will speak of Me(Jesus)" not a priest or father or Mary or a saint. "Me" Jesus plus nothing equals everything. Not just in lip service but in actions.

@getrit3007 Christianity is a religoj

in my own opinion, I desire not to learn, because if you learn, you be will like Adam and Eve, genesis 3:4-5, genesis 3;7, and I stick to the church where I was baptized, like Jesus said to st.Peter, in Matthew 18:17-18, and in Luke 10:16, whoever listens to you listen to me, whoever rejects you rejects me, but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me, and like apostle Paul say’s, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:23.

​@@alejandroumaslay3657You desire not to learn God's word? For what reason do you think God gave us His word? "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children." (Hosea 4:6)

@@Charlllot Hosea 4:6 is not applied with me, it applies only to those people who are leaving the church that founded by Christ through his apostles, you know what church is that, right? now, I’m not really knowledgeable person because I desire not to, but here’s what I can say about salvation, and for where I am standing, as the Bible says, I am already saved ( Romans 8:4, Ephesians 2:5-8 ) but I am also being saved ( 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 2:15, Philippians 2:12 ) and I have the hope that I will be saved ( Romans 5:9-10,1 Corinthians 3:12-15 ) like the apostles Paul I am working out my salvation with fear and trembling ( Philippians 2:12 ) with the hopeful confidence in promises ( Romans 5:2, 2 Timothy 2:11-13 )

@@alejandroumaslay3657 do you know what two Churches God is pleased with ? He tells us in the book of Revelation

@@kristenb5177 before I will answer to that question, let me first share this with you is to where the Catholic stands for, now it’s all up to you or anybody to challenge it, Catholic and Protestant agreed that to be saved, you have to be born again, Jesus said so, “truly,truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of god” ( John 3:3 ) when a the Catholic says that he has been “born again,” he refers to the transformation that God’s grace accomplished in him during baptism, evangelical Protestant typically something quite different when they talk about being “born again,” for an evangelical, becoming “born again” often happens like this, he goes to crusade or revival where a minister delivers a sermon telling him of his need to be “born again” if you believe in the lord Jesus Christ and believe he died for you sins, you’ll be born again !” says the preacher, so the gentleman makes “a decision for Christ” and at the altar call goes forward to be led in “the sinners prayer” by the minister, then the minister tells all who prayed the sinner’s prayer that they have been saved-“born again,” but is the minister right? not according to the Bible, regeneration (being “born again”) is the transformation from death to life that occurs in our souls when we first come to god and are justified, he washes us clean of our sins and gives us a new nature, breaking the power of sin over us so that we will no longer be its slave, but its enemies, who must fight it as part of the Christian life ( rom.6:1-22, Eph.6:11-17 ), to understand the biblical teaching of being born again, we must understand the terms it uses to refer to this event, the term “born again” may not appear in the Bible, the Greek phrase often translated “born again” ( gennatha anothen ) occurs twice in the Bible-John 3:3,and 3:7-and there is question of how it should be translated, the Greek word anothen sometimes can be translated “again,” but in the New Testament, it most often means “from above,” in the King James Version, the only two times it is translated “again” are in John 3:3 and 3:7, every other time it is given a different rendering, another term is “regeneration,” when referring to something that occurs in the life of an individual believer, it only appears in Titus 3:5, in other passages, the new birth phenomenon is also described as receiving new life ( rom.6:4 ), the circumcision of the heart ( rom.2:29, Col.2:11-12 ), and becoming a “new creation”( 2 cor.5:17, gal.6:15 ), these different ways talking about being “born again” describe effects of baptism, which Christ speaks of in John 3:5 as being “born of water and the spirit,” in Greek, this phrase is, literally, “born of water and spirit” rather than “born of water and of the spirit,” as though it meant two different births-one birth of water and one birth of the spirit, in the water-and-spirit rebirth that takes place at baptism, the repentant sinner is transformed from a state of sin to the state of grace, Peter mentioned this transformation from sin to grace when he exhorted people to “be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” ( Acts.2:38 ), the context of Jesus’ statements in John 3 makes it clear that he has referring to water baptism, shortly before Jesus teaches nicodemus about the necessity and regenerating effect of baptism, he himself was baptized by John the Baptist, and the circumstances are striking, Jesus goes down into the water, and as he baptized, the heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove, and the voice of god The father speaks from heaven, saying, “this is my beloved son” ( Matt.3:13-17, mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:30-34 ), this scene gives us graphic depiction of what happens at baptism, we are baptized with water, symbolizing our dying with Christ ( rom.6:3) and our rising with Christ to the newness of life ( rom.6:4-6), we receive the gift of sanctifying grace and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ( 1 cor.12:13, gal.3:27 ), and we are adopted as God’s sons ( rom.8:15-17), after our lord’s teaching that it is necessary for salvation to be born from above by water and spirit ( John 3:1-21), Jesus and his disciples went into the land of judea, there he remained with them and baptized “( John 3:22 ). then we the witness of the early church that John 3:5 refers to baptismal regeneration, this was universally recognized by the early Christians, the church fathers were unanimous in teaching this.

Jesus was angry. Stephen was killed for rebuking the establishment. John the Baptist was killed for rebuking authority. The real followers of Christ hurt people's feelings because they tell them to repent and they aren't necessarily nice. The apostles, prophets and Jesus Himself were are persecuted and martyred because they preached a convicting message and weren't necessarily nice.

He was to harsh. The Catholic Church is so much deeper than what he makes it be.

praise God, the catholic church should be embarrassed.

​@@JAGChristianosShe was the pharisee railing at Jesus and John the baptist. Like them trusting in their traditions which had been handed down to them. She was the one offended by his message of repentance.

​​He wasn't harsh about anything. How is pointing out what Jesus and the apostles taught harsh ? @@ripironman9224

Catholic Church never teaches that church membership and infant baptism is "get out of jail free cards". Not taking sin and the gospel seriously is it the catholic church's fault or is it yours? Never opening the Bible for 24 years is it the church's fault or is it yours?

God bless you brother. May you live long and help others to build their faith.

ummm... they kept that bible out of the hands of common men for centuries.@@ARTCreationsOfficial

​@@fisherman9435I am sorry to hear that, but I must clarify that this is false. When a baby is baptized in the Catholic Church, it removes the original sin inherited from Adam and Eve. However, if one commits sins in the future, they are expected to seek forgiveness through the sacrament of reconciliation, also known as confession.

@@fisherman9435 The Catholic Church has not definitively stated who is in hell, but the general understanding is that if you knowingly commit sins, reject God knowingly, and do not seek forgiveness before your death, then that means you can go to hell.

That's what I got from it, this isn't a Race or a competition. This is YOUR eternal soul and how to avoid the 2nd death.

❤

It's clear na di ka nag research nang mabuti at di mo talaga naintindihan ang paging Catholic mo dati. This testimony of yours is not a shocker. While it is sad to see people leaving the Church at totoo na kulang sa katekismo Ang mga katolikong Pilipino but all of us have the responsibility to dig deeper in our faith. If you had doubts and questions about your catholic Faith before, sana lumapit ka sa mga nakaka-alam like priests, nuns, cfds, catechists and etc. Hindi Yung pastor sa ibang religion ka kaagad lumapit, wherein most of them didn't even study theology and has little knowledge of history. Internet is also accessible these days Basta sa legit and tamang sources ka magbabasa. It's sad to see na you're one of the filipinos out there that has left the faith but it's not too late to come back. Not too late to seek again. (Philippines wouldn't even be called a Christian country if it weren't for the Spaniards who colonized us. While colonization did had bad sides pero dahil sa mga mananakop na ito, nakilala natin si Hesus, Spaniards brought Catholicism which is Christianity here in the Philippines if it weren't for them din siguro your/our brought up would either be pagan or Muslim.)

@shannyyymae There is no salvation in any church. There is only salvation in Jesus Christ. John 10:27-29 My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any man pluck them out of my Father's hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all, and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

@@shannyyymae i never went to a pastor.. i was trying to kill myself, thinking of the ways. There in my room, it was empty, sad, and no one can help me not even my family or priests or nuns or anyone from religion. I was crying out to God for help... That's when I knew, I only need God, I surrendered to Jesus and started my journey with Him. How will I know what He wanted me to do? - through His words.. the Bible. I started listening to Him through His Spirit... I was washed by the blood of Christ and followed Him, A pastor never came to me. I focused on Jesus Christ alone. This is how I found out that I do not need religion to come to Him, i need to repent, i need to surrender and accept hIm as my only Lord and Savior. I hope you will also know Him without the teachings of any religion, without the man-made dos and dont's but to focus and follow only what He says in His Words. My allegiance is not for previous religion but my allegiance is only to God the, God of Moses, Isaac and Jacob and Jesus Christ is my ONLY way to Him. Nothing else, no one else. And now I am free from all my addictions, anger, suicidal thoughts, trauma and others. I am nothing without Him, I deserved death, who am I to ask much from Him... I am a sinner, the worst of all! But by His Grace alone I was saved! Not because of my good works, not because of my church attendance or religious affiliations, but By Him.. received thru faith! I have a lot to share, this is not a debate of religions, this is a testimony of How God can transform people's lives! His love and mercy.. and it is Open to everyone who seeks him wholeheartedly. I understand, you dont know me..just to give you a picture, I was abused, unloved, and traumatized by those people who served the Catholic church growing up... I have a relative, she is a nun. Why I did not ask for her help, because she made me felt that she did not like me. Our relationship was not a good one to begin with, only human. I was at my worst and only God can heal me.

@@shannyyymae if I may ask you, kanino ang loyalty mo? Religion or kay God? You told me I should've dug deeper, While I was a Catholic and in deep pain... I did, i sought Jesus deeper than I thought, I delved deeper and how did do that? I went to His Words! I saw my sins, I saw the wrongdoings of my previous religions and other religions. I am following Jesus Christ not Catholicism not even a Pastor. I listened to Sound Pastors, those who teach repentance and wages of sins. Those who teach that ONLY Jesus is the way to salvation, no other name above His name! No other Gods... I am listening to bible-based teachings online. Reading His words, praying to Him daily without the tag of Catholicism. I am a Christian, and proud to say that I was once lost and now I am found. Its clear that your comment is to judge me without even knowing what I went through and how I come know Christ and decided to leave my religion. It is my free will to Follow God and leave my religion. And i will not return, I will die with my faith in Jesus alone not with my religious actions or affiliations.

And the Catholic aka Universal Church in 4th century led by Holy Spirit (Jn 16:13) decided which Books were fully inspired to make NT

Awesome! Similar thing happened to me as well!

right..the catholic church in the 4th century is not the same roman catholic church whom abuse the word "catholic' to those who are against their false doctrine.. it is not a surprise because that is what happened that lead to the great shcism where the original catholic church split into roman catholic church and orthodox church..@@scootahscoot9389

@@scootahscoot9389 that was 1700 years ago.. a lot has changed

@@strangevisions5162 Gates of Hell will not prevail against His Church (Mt 16:18) Holy Spirit will lead Church into all truth (Jn 16:13) While hypocrites exist (like every church and organization; Judas etc) official Church teachings on faith & morals perfect til Last Day

Dear Catherine, are you aware that the Catechism even teaches that Muslims can go to heaven? If you wanna slander the Roman church, try the truth next time, for it can be more convincing.

​@@coolcatbaron2509All saved/born again people are going to heaven.

@@coolcatbaron2509 You catchism even says we can become gods like mormons do ! So to be a good catholic you must believe whatever your "true" church says.

Catherine, your testimony is me to a T for truth. And I've heard that same thing from many ex-Catholics.

Ugh no it does not

there is only one true church..

​@@mekavio8231 The guy came at this Sola Scriptura preacher the wrong way. I wouldn't be surprised if this was staged. At some point early in the debate I would have asked him who came first, the Bible or the Church? That would have been very interesting for the protestant to answer. And yes, Salvation is through the Catholic Church.

Catholics are Christian

You were likely never Catholic to begin with. Catholics are Christians. We don’t have a church that’s based on feeling good and having fun all the time. You won’t find rock concerts or coffee shops in our churches because we focus on God, not earthly pleasures.

@@cicada9471 the same church that only can bring you salvation, also covers up the organised abuse of childeren by the millions. and instead of owning it, they making those victims feel guilty instead. doing the EXACT OPPOSITE, against their doctrine.. all morals are gone here, zero credibility left !

If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class it was read at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , As Trent Horn would say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved grace by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

Former Evangelical here. St.John :: Christ breathed the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and gave them the authority to forgive sin or to not forgive sin. This authority is passed to each successive generation of priests. You people's pastors cannot forgive sin because that authority has not been given to your pastors. It has always been so in All Christian history. You Latter Day spin-offs did not exist anywhere in Christian history untill a few 1,500 years later. Now, there are 4,000+ spin-off squabbling denominations of you heretics. Your Latter Day spin- offs are IMPLYING that Christ and the Apostles FAILED to establish their Church, but you latter day spin- offs fixed for them !!!! Sacrelige!!!!!

@fra511 Don't you evangelicals know Any Christian history at all ???????? X was one of the early Christians symbols to identify one another because X is the letter of the Greek alphabet that is pronounced "" Ch "".. Get it ? Ch as in Christ !!!! Example : When the first Christian Emperor ( Constantine ) of the Roman Empire was about to be defeated in battle by another Roman army that was trying to reinstitute the Pagan gods, Constantine had his soldiers put a sign on their Sheilds They put X p. The p ( rho ) was pronounced with a "" r " sound. Thus their symbol was CHR for Chr ist. Constantine's army defeated their Pagan enemy and saved Christianity.

You have joined a cult and abandoned the Church Jesus founded. I wish you well on that. Many Catholics come back home later.

​@@RonaldTolar-pg8uh Why Jesus died on the cross?

I was raised in Evangelical churches. 4,000 latter Day spin- offs now. I went back home, to the Catholic Church. Your churches didn't exist anywhere in Christian history untill a few spun off around 1,500 years later. Now you guys have divided and shattered the Church into 4,000+ divided, squabbling peices ( denominations ). So your you're proud of that ????? These Latter Day spin-offs are IMPLYING that Christ and the Apostles FAILED to establish their Church, but ya'll fixed it for them !!! Ha ha ha, isn't that SACRILEGE ????? I think so.

You were saved at baptism. Born again.

@davidbelitz7692 Hogwash !!!! I spent 50 years as one of your Evangelical and protestants. Some of you went agnostic, some atheist denying Christ, some just ignored his Commandments and teachings and spent a lifetime of riotous living, whoremongering, drinking, drugs, selfishness, etc, etc. ""He that endures to the end, the same shall be saved "-- remember that ???? You people believe if a child dies before the age of accountabilty, they go to heaven. We Cathlics do too, but slightly different. We give them the Sacrament ( Sacred ) of Holy Baptism to babies, thus sealing their salvation if they die before the age of accountability. After the age of accountability, they must show they truly believe in Christ and desire to follow his Commandments and teachings in a Sacrament of Confirmation ( confirming they truly believe ). Remember Free Will ???? At this point the Priest. annoints theim with oil, making the sign of the Seal of the cross upon their foreheads. This was done in Christianity for almost 2,000 years. Somewhere your Latter Day spin-off churches forgot that. You do know that these Latter Day spin-off churches did not exist anywhere in Christian history untill a few spun off around 1,500 years ( now there are 4 ,000 spin offs of divided. squabbling, pieces [ denominations ]. All are, by their very existence, are IMPLYING that Christ and the Apostles FAILED to establish their Church. But, ta-dah !! The latter day spin- offs FIXED it for them !!!!!

@@davidbelitz7692 At what age? To be saved you have to confess Christ with your mouth! Romans 10: 9-14 Acts 2: 38-41 Talks about repenting before baptism. I assume you are referring to baptism for when someone excepts Christ into their hearts at the age of understanding.

Ray, awesome video! Years ago I did an interview with a former Roman Catholic priest Richard Bennett. He had been a Catholic priest for 22 years before he got saved and left the Catholic Church. I asked him when he went to Seminary where there lots of homosexuals there? I’ll never forget his response, “The Seminary was loaded with homosexuals!” Can anyone read I Timothy 4:1-4 and NOT think of the Roman Catholic Church?

John 20:23 is the twenty-third verse of the twentieth chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament. It records Jesus giving the power of forgiveness to the apostles during his first appearance after the resurrection.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another. And what better to have a priest do this. The majority of the church and its priests are good people not Pedophiles. It is a small amount that are the wolves in sheeps clothing. They will pay either in this life or the next for what theyve done.

@@damienr3086 "To one another" is not the same as "to one specific person". Subtle changes is what made catholicism what it is today.

@@goomgoom5504 It would be an argument, if the Catholic church was christian. But since it is mixed with mysticism, paganism and unscriptural beliefs, their priests do not hold this authority.

@@frankfibich7152 - I think what you said alludes well to the problem. I'm not saying there are no priests with the active, stirred-up Holy Spirit in the Catholic denomination, but I'm convinced they are few & far between because, for one thing, Jesus Very *Specifically* & *Clearly* commanded that we NOT call ANYone "father" on Earth because he said we have ONE FATHER who is IN Heaven. Catholicism blatantly disobeys JESUS & tries to take the office & title reserved ONLY for God & gives it to their own human 'officials' (which is not an office or title that they actually have) & tells people to call their church's priests "father"! Remember the parable story of the vineyard owner or landowner that Jesus told? This is going by memory. The owner left, but he allowed some people to stay on his land while he was away to tend to the land. Later, he sent a representative to do something like get some of what was his, but they beat up the landowner's representative. So the landowner sent someone else & they beat him up too. Then the landowner thought 'I'll send my son. Him they'll respect.' However, when he sent his son, the people who had been allowed to stay on the land that wasn't theirs said among themselves 'This is the heir to the land. If we kill him, we can have the land.' They killed him. The people who Jesus told that story against were most of the priests - and they knew it! They knew Jesus was talking about them with that parable! They had been left with certain duties & privileges until the Messiah would come, & they liked their place & position in society, they liked their prestige & power, so when the Messiah/Christ finally arrived, they didn't want to give up that power to God's Son! *They* wanted to be in control! "Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely." By time Jesus came along, most of the priests had become corrupted. Well, Catholicism developed over centuries alongside monarchy - absolute power. In general, human beings do really *Terribly* at resisting becoming corrupted by power. They *should've* been being guided by the Holy Spirit, but through the centuries they were being lead instead by fallible humans who wanted practically unlimited power. What else is it if an organization has the power of life & death over people like Kings & Queens did?? Did they practice Jesus's love with that power? Somewhat they did. And somewhat they tortured people to death & burned alive people like Joan of Arc at the stake. They were following mankind's ways & mankind's systems - not focusing just on Jesus. & they were 'thinking in the natural' instead of being Holy-Spirit-lead.

I will pray for them! 🙏🏻❤️

If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class it was read at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , As Trent Horn would say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved grace by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

Maybe instead of speaking "the truth" you were speaking "your truth," especially since protestantism is founded on interpretative relativism and lacks a central authority to answer important interpretative and doctrinal questions?

You are doing more damage than good, I assure you. Please stop pulling these people out of the true faith, into your emperor's new clothes falsehood, where they walk NAKED! They may not know the Bible well, but, they have the assurance of their salvation through Jesus because they simply believe, and hopefully they will learn the Bible in due time. they are however fulfilling John chapter 6:51-59 Which you my dear misguided soul are NOT. Christ said; I am the bread of life. If you don't eat this bread, you don't have life in you! So you are HELPING TO STRIP them of their salvation. Bible only Christianity is the blind leading the blind! Don't wait till it's too late to figure this out. God bless you.

Good for you. Catholicism will not save anyone. It’s great you can tell them how to be saved.

Question: I heard a radio preacher talk about the "biblical plan of salvation"--which, of course, he said the Catholic Church didn't obey. How does our Church understand the biblical plan of salvation? Answer: The Church understands that we are all sinners in need of a savior (Rom 5:12-21). We are inheritors of original sin and all its consequences, and by actual sin we distance ourselves from God. We can’t save ourselves, but we don’t need to: Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins. The Catholic Church teaches that salvation comes through Jesus alone (Acts 4:12), since he is the “one mediator between God and man” (1 Tm 2:5-6). The saving grace won by Jesus is offered as a free gift to us, accessible through repentance, faith, and baptism. We turn away from our sins, we are sorry for them, and we believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel. Repentance shows our willingness to turn from things that keep us from God, and baptism renews us, filling us with the grace necessary to have faith and to live it. This belief is more than just “head knowledge.” Even the demons have that (Jas 2:19). It’s more than just believing you’re saved. Even the Pharisees had that (Jn 5:39). True, saving faith is one lived and exhibited daily: It is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6, cf. Jas 2:1-26). Sometimes the Church is accused of teaching “salvation by works,” but this is an empty accusation. This idea has been consistently condemned by the Church. Good works are required by God because he requires obedience to his commands (Mt 6:1-21, 1 Cor 3:8, 13-15) and promises to reward us with eternal life if we obey (Mt 25:34-40, Rom 2:6-7, Gal 6:6-10, Jas 1:12). But even our obedience is impossible without God’s grace; even our good works are God’s gift (Rom 5:5, Phil 2:13). This is the real biblical plan of salvation.

May God bless you!

The tradition of the Catholic Church brought you the word of god.

@getrit3007 To be born again implies a radical change in a person, an event as life-altering as the “first birth” out of your mother’s womb. When you are born again, the Holy Spirit makes a change in your soul, cleanses you from sin, and gives you a new nature, planting supernatural love in your heart. Just as you were once born into an earthly family, when you are born again you become part of a spiritual family, with God as the head and all his people, on earth and in heaven, as your brothers and sisters. Jesus told Nicodemus, “No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (Jn 3:5). Paul spoke of God’s gift of “the bath of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Ti 3:5). Paul told the Romans that “we who were baptize into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death . . . so that . . . we too might live in the newness of life” (Rom 6:3-4). Water baptism is the physical sign of and instrument for bringing about the spiritual rebirth. In baptism we are regenerated into new life in Christ.

Thanks for sharing! What a powerful testimony!

Glory to God blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth

Hallelujah PTL Hallelujah 🙌 our God is soooooo good!!!

As a fellow Catholic, I agree. I always see Protestant, Orthodox & Catholic Christians fighting each other under Christian related posts or videos, while instead we should unite to fight against the evil one by sharing the Gospel with the world. We might all worship God in different ways and have disagreements & misunderstandings here and there but that shouldn't take away that at the core we're all brothers and sisters in Christ. 🙌🏽 God bless ✝❤

@@semvandervegte It is the Catholic Org that has 1000 years of blood on its hands and false doctrines they won't let go of. It is a common tactic of Catholics to be ecumenical. Most Catholics are not my brothers/sisters in the Lord because they aren't "in" the Lord. They sin everyday. This rebuke goes for OSAS adherents as well. No one who sins everyday is "saved." That is the defining factor about them as a person. It is how we know saints from the children of the Devil.

And also with you.... ( I couldn't resist)

@@mwalker3547you must not have been inside a Catholic church for some time now. It's changed to "and with your spirit"

Well stop fighting if people like Ray stop strawmaning Catholics

If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class it was read at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , As Trent Horn would say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved grace by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

@uscgmom9796 John 3:5 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit - words of Jesus Christ Water and Spirit = baptism. If you deny baptism to be born agaon then you deny Jesus Christ. Catholics are right that ray teaches a false gospel

@@cfG21 Please stop twisting the verse. That is not talking about water baptism. Jesus claimed to be the living water. You are born again by believing in Jesus Christ (John 3:16) I agree that a christian should be baptized but its not for salvation at all. You need to correctly divide the word of truth and not just quote mine the Bible.

“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him'” (Acts 2:38-39).

@@annb9029 That verse is not talking about water baptism either. because the Bible says to water baptize people in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The baptism that Peter refers to is repenting and believing in Jesus Christ and being saved.

I was Catholic and am the oldest of 11 children. My mom and late father could not accept the gospel. My youngest sister says she accepted the gospel but only God knows for sure. I feel your pain 😢

@user-qi6kc8ey7u Thank you for your compassion. What makes it worse is that my father has a year or less to live with AML(leukemia) and continues to seemingly pray, but I know it is to a false God. The fruits are evident. Any attempts to witness cause arguments. As his primary caregiver, it's a constant struggle for me. Thanks again for your love.

@@TerryN-ps3eh So sorry to hear that. Perhaps instead of witnessing, just read and study the Bible with him. If he's not open to you witnessing to him, let the Bible witness to him. He may then ask you questions sometimes. If he does, answer them by turning to another Bible passage to show him the answer. Let him read the passage and ask him what it means. Of course sometimes his Catholic dogma will get in the way. But then you just need to bring him back to the scriptures again. That way it's the Bible witnessing to him and he can't argue against that.

@Kojow7 Thank you for your sound advice. I got him a Bible before, but he doesn't read it. He'll watch his Mass on TV and be practically in tears as he prays and follows along. He has that, yet 20 minutes after, he'll be using Jesus' name in blasphemy or exhibiting other "non-fruit" bearing characteristics. I've asked how he could use God's holy name in vain, and it just results in arguments. When we go for his cancer treatments, I play soulful Christian music, and it glazes over him. I gave him a National Geographic magazine on Jesus for Christmas, so I'm hopeful that he can be sparked by that. I will try and read the Word to him though, thanks for that advice.

Catholics accept the Gospel. What are some of your questions about Catholicism?

Good for you.

Catholicism is the community of the Faithful. It faithfully preserved the Holy Bible. True religion didn't start 500 years ago but 2000 years ago. The Church teaches the Bible to be without error. If you found a perceived contradiction, it's your perception that erred, not the Church of Christ.

If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class it was read at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , As Trent Horn would say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved grace by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

NAVUSMCVET... I have to ask you something. You have found out the truths of the Catholic teachings and have turned away from it. Have you turned to God, asking Jesus to be your Savior? Have you been born again, according to the scriptures?

could you please specify which dogmas and beliefs of the Catholic Church do not coher with the scripture?

You all have it out for catholics yous really do.

we care about THE truth of God's word kept pure @@joeblogs9362. RCC is anti-biblical: Perpetual/worship virgin Mary, transubstantiation, saved by works/not faith, papal infallibility as "another Christ"/alter Christus, modifying commandments, worldly acceptance, etc.

Ray only shows the ignorant. He’ll never go up against a smart well versed Catholic.

​@@Ajas0810 Rewind this video until you understand the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You being "smart" and "well versed" has nothing to do with the powerful yet simple truth of the gospel of Christ. Your good deeds/works, wisdom, self righteousness... IS NOT IT. Watch this video on loop until the truth sinks into your heart. Everything went right over your head and out of your ears.

@@oneblessedladyallsbrook1057 I’ve watched so many of his videos I know what the truth is. Let me ask you if it was so simple why is the Bible so long? Why is there even an Old Testament?

Lord bless you.

I am so sorry you had to go through that. May the Lord continue to lead and guide you, and may you remember that your light and momentary troubles are achieving for you an eternal glory that far outweighs them all (2 Cor 4:17). God bless you my brother/sister in Christ.

I pray the healing power of Jesus upon you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you, I appreciate you @@jlcmsw

I’m Catholic and I’m so sorry I will pray for you

Also, that blonde lady. She was low-key manifesting it seemed. She is in the dark and doesn't even know it.

@@J_LOVES_MEyou will know them by their fruits

That part about wanting to be accepted by the world really got me. I think I have struggled with that.

Nope... that man just wanna argue with this Ray comfort nonsense cause ray comfort is speaking lies or more like ignorance. And this ray comfort needs to be humbled, protestants like you guys who are a follower of this Guy Ray thats the first step on being ignorant and prideful is for Catholics who left the church and eventually protesting against the church who develop the Bible.

The Bible is read 3 times at every Mass and nobody was ever told not to read the Bible

@@annb9029 Try doing an in depth Bible study. It'll be life changing.

I was absolutely told not to read the Bible in the catholic school in the 50’s. Trust me……

So because someone in the 1950 told you not to read the Bible you just sat an looked at the Bible at your house, and never touched it how sad , now if your folks said not to read that’s silly, scripture is read at every Mass and my church has bible study the great adventure by Jeff Cavins I read the Bible with the catechism they butifully go together

@annb9029 because they only read what's relevant to the church and they have a habit of taking things out of context. Instead of trying to defend the church why don't you read the Bible front to back. Not piece by piece

A lot do, they make the age old mistake

He looking at Ray now that’s pride and he bares faulse witness

It's actually the " original sin " ; it's what caused Lucifer's fall = Pride. Isaiah 14:12-14 shows Lucifer's 5 prideful "I will" boasts. The rest of the verse is GOD's response of Judgement. Sadly, this same fatal sin of " Pride " is so endemic within the Roman system, that it blinds their followers into a false sense of ignorant superiority. All praise to JESUS that my immediate family has seen the light, humbled themselves, and become Born Again and left the Roman lies and deception. One must let go of pride and become humble for the Truth to reveal Himself. Romans embrace their pride above the TRUTH. MARANATHA !!!

Is it really so much to ask for these guys to engage in a good Faith conversation or debate? It's hard to see you guys slander our religion, you know.

@@affel6559 Its not slander because the criticisms are true and ROMAN dogma is false.

@@jsharp9735 Why do you believe that?

@@mkl85495 Because ROMAN dogma was invented over time and never existed in the early church. Its dogma, rituals and catechism invent things that are not in the Bible and use proof text to insert their own narrative into the text. The point of doing this is instead of having a personal relationship with God because Jesus lifted the veil and is the ONLY mediator between man and God, they effectively have put the veil back on so you come to them. Speaking of which they believe that Mary is co-equal mediator with Jesus. If there is something more specific we can get into it because everything that is of ROME is not of God. That is what Christians take issue with, but RC that are within that system can't separate ROMAN dogma from Christianity because they see it as the same thing. That is why is so destructive because they think they're saved. Some are, but that is in spite of the RCC, not because of it.

I agree with you. But put Ray up against someone that really and truly knows the Catholic faith, as well as the Protestant tradition --- the likes of Trent Horn or David Anders --- and there just won't be a comparison. If you think a fairly knowledgeable Catholic like this fellow is in over his head (to say nothing of the utterly ignorant Catholics Ray usually pits himself against), Ray will find himself utterly overwhelmed by these other gentlemen. While nowhere close to the knowledge base of scholarly apologists, really any fairly well catechised Catholic can poke holes in Ray's usual script.

@EcclesTwelve13-14 thank you for sharing your story. Glad to hear that you found your way back to the Church by actually learning about the Church and its history. I myself grew up Dutch Reformed in the Dutch Bible Belt, which is known to be predominantly Calvinist. Catholicism has brought me closer to the Lord and has helped me tremendously in my day-to-day Christian life. Like you said yourself, Sola Scriptura makes everybody their own Pope (oftentimes resulting into people taking scripture out of context, sometimes to their own advantage) and just the whole Sola thing in general makes people turn Christianity into their own thing to basically put themselves first. I'm not saying that that's what all Protestants do but it's something you do see a lot, especially outside of mainline Protestantism (some even heretical or leaning towards it). You oftentimes see people leave Catholicism, Orthodoxy and maybe even mainline Protestantism because they want things their way/are rebellious (e.g. music, the 'come as you are' mentality (strong emphasis on Sola's) & having the feeling of being the one who's in control), were lukewarm/lazy or just simply not properly educated. In my case, deciding to become Catholic definitely wasn't an easy decision I made overnight or something that seemed obvious or even likely years ago; considering my background, the prejudices I once had and me rebelling against traditions and everything else that seemed "old & stupid" to me. That's why I wholeheartedly believe that God led me here. ✝🙏🏽❤

As a Protestant, I'm saddened by how misrepresented Catholicism is in our circles. I grew up evangelical and had many anti-Catholic biases, but after studying Catholicism, I have come to realize Catholics are Christians and believe many of the same things we do.

@@brendonpremkumar8207 so glad to hear that you did some actual research. I myself grew up Dutch Reformed, basically left around 16 y/o and started going to evangelical churches because I started rebelling against the traditions. At 18 y/o I unexpectedly became interested in Catholicism through a show I was watching and decided to give it a chance and started to research and was shocked to discover that I had been lied to about Catholicism all my life. Now I'm 22 y/o and Catholic

@@semvandervegte Wow, what an interesting path! The Lord really does work in mysterious ways. I converted to Lutheranism recently from evangelicalism and I'm just 17 years old.

@@brendonpremkumar8207 Yes, He really does. If it was up to me I'd probably have kept going to evangelical churches. My older brother fully switched from Dutch Reformed to evangelical. My younger brother (19 y/o) isn't as active with his faith yet but goes to evangelical churches whenever he goes to church, though his non-religious gf is becoming more interested in Christianity, which in turn makes him more interested. My parents still go to the Dutch Reformed Church but also regularly go to an evangelical church and are now thinking about switching themselves, like my older brother did. So yeah, it was really difficult for me to accept the fact that the Holy Spirit led me towards Catholicism (which I wholeheartedly feel and believe) because I'm now the only person in my entire family who's not Protestant but Catholic. Luckily my family is very accepting of me being Catholic and I'm glad that I eventually found the courage to contact my parish, start RCIA and to now be Catholic.

weren't protestants involved in slavery ?

If I remember correctly that’s why the Protestants made “separation of church and state”

@@DizzeeY Yeah

Do a little research about the Spanish inquisition. It is horrifying.

As a Protestant myself, I know that most of them were not true. Both Protestants and Catholics were involved in heavy propaganda wars as Israel-Palestine is doing.

Sounds exactly like the people that Jesus was dealing with. The Sadducees and Pharisees that wanted him dead. They didn't want to accept the truth and they didn't want to repent and they did not want to lose their CONTROL

Mind that doesn't happen to you.

@@Onlyoneway. Yes. Except I just learned studying Luke for 10 months that the LDS/Mormons teach and believe that Jesus was a created being and Lucifer is His brother; that we are ALL Gods like God in Heaven; that Jesus actually married when on earth, at least two of the Marys who traveled with Him and He had children by them... it's beyond disgusting/mind-blowing.

Yes, it's repent, not repent of sins. That's the one thing that Ray misses unfortunately. Nowhere in the Bible does it say to repent of sins. And repent means to change your mind in a Godly context. Even God repents in Jonah 3:10. God can't repent of sin.@getrit3007

@getrit3007did the thief on the cross sin again?

Read proverbs 15 just this morning and noted that verse

If anybody wants the truth about the Catholic Church watch Trent Horn , or Father Mike Schmitz , or Bishop Barron , X Catholics are the most uneducated about Catholics because of being poorly taught for 35 years after Vatican 2 there was miscommunication after Vatican 2 , how do I know this , I use to be one of them I was a part of the poorly Catholic educated we were not taught about the faith or the Bible in class it was read at Mass but kids are not going to take the time to learn that , but then as a adult I took the time to read the Bible and the catechism hand and hand and realize they match up with no errors , As Trent Horn would say a X Catholic does not understand Catholic language, Baptisms and Confirmation is when Catholics are born into Christ and confirm to follow Jesus, Catholics are saved grace by the Blood of Jesus on the cross , he paid for our sins , NO we’re in the catechism does it say Catholics are saved by works. , X Catholics only had bad teachings one day a week even Catholic schools were bad , if someone wants Catholic truth they need to listen to Trent Horn or Bishop Barron or Father Mike , today Catholics have Bible studies and better education , I’m not here to have people switch churches but i will state inaccurate Catholic statements (like we’re not Christians) we are., I’m saved by Jesus blood on the cross and communion is Holy and sacred because of this verse -John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. , Catholics follow the Nicene Creed - Baptism John 3:5 - “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 28:19 - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Confirmation Luke 24:49 - “But stay you in the city of Jerusalem till you be endued with power from on high.” The Eucharist John 6:54 - “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, you shall not have life in you.” Sacrament of Penance [Confession] Psalm 41:4 - “Heal, O Lord, my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.” John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” Anointing of the Sick [Extrem Unction] James 5:14-15 - “Is any man sick among you? Let him bring in the priests of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him.” Matrimony Matthew 19:4-6 - “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Holy Orders Matthew 10:1 - Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. John 20:22-23 - “And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’”

Catholicism is Paganism and many unknowingly are Glorifying Lucifer The New Age Messiah the WHOLE WORLD DECEIVED under a spell of Moral Relativism/Paganism not the Moral Mind of the Father through Holy Spirit/Word downloaded to all prophets for both the Dragon and the Lamb are in scripture and the HOLY SPIRIT leads you to all truth through the prophets. Messiah comes to destroy all Paganism of all Ba'al worship and all Idols. Always give testimony to Catholics regarding Messiah saying when i go I leave the Comforter (Holy Spirit who leads you into all truth) The Civil Laws nailed to the cross the Moral laws are ETERNAL the Mind of God who created all into Existence by the Word/Holy Spirit downloaded to all Prophets.

Obviously fake comment. Any human raised Catholic would’ve at least had the decency to dispose of what was once considered ‘Holy Relics’ with more decency. A rosary literally has a crucified Jesus planted on the end of it and you just treated it like trash- Very important message here-We ALL worship Jesus and for that one reason you should feel ashamed

@@gabrieljoselebron6762 I would never want any person to have those things in their possession. They are not Jesus on the cross and they have no power to save. They are merely relics and deserve no honor. They cause people to break the 2nd commandment. I never want to bow down to any idol. The only one deserving of us bowing down to Him is Jesus Christ.

I'm just a troll... but I was 36 when I was saved out of all forms of Christianity. I saw the Biblical contradictions and fallacies clearly and felt like I literally walked from the darkness into the light. Christians claim they are _born-again_ but I experienced the same mental clarity and assurance when I realized Judaism and Christianity is mythology. As an atheist the Bible finally makes sense and I can understand it so much more without the restraints of faith and modern Christian hermeneutics.

@@icypirate11 you don’t find it interesting pope Francis made an agreement with the Imam & Jewish leaders on Ground that was broken in 2020 on the Abrahamic Family House, a complex that includes a Christian church, Muslim mosque, and Jewish synagogue? Also what are your thoughts on the patent wo2020060606A1 that can be found on googles website & it’s relation to executive order 14067 with those details that can be found on the white house page as well? Considering you know the Bible, I am sure you can pull the references from Daniel & Revelation w/out me having to come across like I’m talking down to you I’m interested to hear your thoughts on these issues & appreciate you taking the time to comment one way or the other ❤️

Thank you for reading and understanding the Bible, God has touched your heart,and I'm grateful you threw all that junk away

God bless him.

I love Ray, he has a gift I sure don't have. He will have many rewards

Truthfully he lies Lol he says william tyndale was burned at the stake by the church for trabslating the bible into common english. The catholic church translated the bible into common spanish way before tyndale translated the bible into everyday language..it was the king who executed him for making unauthorized translations. Not the church

😂 You're joking right?

@@ar2ro969 Why should I?

Amen!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! I got saved 6 years ago at 35 years old...lifetime of Sunday School, church events, going to church...but looking back I always felt that when I left church building I left God in there...His presence wasn't with me, and I always felt comforted in the church building while there but confused when it was time to leave to go home. I wanted God to be with me at home too. Well He used that to draw me to trust what I read in the Word of God and it wasn't what the pastor taught and that was being born again, and the conviction of my secret sinful lifestyle of premarital sex, and living for me. God overcame all obstacles in my life including the occult lifestyle I was raised in (mother is a multi-generation psychic/"white" witch from Scotland) and GOD STILL BROKE THROUGH AND SAVED ME and delivered me from massive spiritual oppression and deception. He can save anyone. Now I'm praying for my newly converted Seventh-day Adventist husband of 15 years who was raised in a highly legalized Catholic upbringing in Haiti to be born of God. His name is Woolff...please pray for his salvation.

Didn’t happen lol

I was not raised Catholic I were raised protestant. I spent 40 years searching for Christian truth and I'm sorry but it is actually Catholic. How can you be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ if you don't believe it.

It cost me 135.00 to get my parents out of purgatory. I could tell you hair raising stories.......Thank the good Lord I left that false church

@@deacon5847 Thats not Catholic teaching liar.

This is so true right!! I've had the same experience.

@@dejayne8246 yeah and it's sad because I loved them.

Same things that happened with my husband's Mormon friends.

Your dog has a hat… is he good boy?

@@hyper6632 he’s the best!

fr 😂

If this coward studied the Inquisition, he would know why it was 100% justified.

Maybe you should of become a knowledgeable one the catechism and the Bible compliment each other The Bible directly links baptism to salvation: Mark 16:16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” John 3:5 “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, unless a man is born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.’” (cf. 3:3: “unless a man is born again …”) Acts 2:38-41 “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.’ And he testified with many other words and exhorted them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation.’ So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (cf. 9:17-18; 1 Corinthians 12:13: both associate the Holy Spirit with baptism) Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” (cf. 9:17-18) Romans 6:3-4 “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit…” 1 Peter 3:21 “Baptism … now saves you …” In Acts 2:38-41 alone we learn that baptism brings: (1) “forgiveness of sins;” (2) the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which no unregenerate person could possess; (3) salvation (“save yourselves”); and (4) inclusion in the rank of saved “souls” (cf. Galatians 3:27). Romans 6:3-4 incorporates the blood and redeeming death of Jesus into baptism by referring to his “death.” So also does the larger passage of 1 Peter 3:14-22; 4:1.

Ray only shows the ignorant. He will never go up against a well versed Catholic.

haha i kinda thought that too. Thats why i wrote in coments that Christians must have humility. When i heard him it kinda sound llike "oh i confessed earlier so i´m saved". I hope he doesnt sin deliberately.

@@Ajas0810 They dont exist

@@IZZY404_ don’t bear false witness

How can you live without Holy Communion after 30 years of receiving communion? That's a very big leap of faith (or rather lack of faith).

⁠​⁠@@gussalazar449Christians have communion. I have been born again for 20 years, never raised Christian. In the 20 years I’ve went to nondenominational, Baptist, and Pentecostal churches. All of them have communion

​@@CJ-dt5mh But NONE of these Churches have the TRUE Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

@@Darth_Vader258 if you haven’t been to em, how can you make that statement?

As Paul says you have to finish the race and you hope to be saved. Salvation isn’t a one time event but a lifetime process. Read the Bible.

​@getrit3007God will show you what he wants to show you if he wants to lead you to another church you can take communion there with God it's not evil to be there there is holy born again people there also but to grow you might want to keep looking for a church where you can study more

@getrit3007I’m sure he didn’t any longer…

@getrit3007 What does it matter what we think? What matters is what is true...like this verse... 1John 3:5 And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. 1John 3:6 No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.

@getrit3007 One of the best parables that explains the mechanism of salvation is the parable of the 10,000 talents. In that parable, the wicked servant is forgiven just based upon his begging to the King for more time to pay. The goes above and beyond the request offering both grace and mercy (they are not the same) and forgives the servant 10,000 talents (a HUGE sum impossible to pay back). What happens next is key...the King expected the servant to forgive his fellow neighbor in the same manner that he himself had been forgiven. Now, the 1st servant didn't "earn" that forgiveness. It was granted to him apart from anything he had done except for crying out to the king for mercy. But, the forgiveness was TAKEN AWAY when the wicked servant didn't use the grace (which represents resources) granted him. So, salvation, in the same way isn't "earned" but yet can still be lost because there ARE conditions. The condition found EVERYWHERE in scripture is repentance. We must ABIDE in Christ and we abide in Christ by keeping His commandments (John 15:1-10). So, keeping commandments doesn't "earn" salvation when we owe 10,000 lifetimes worth of sin debt. But, it is a conditional by which God decides to forgive our sins...or not. The atonement doctrine is being twisted in our post modern so called Churches.

@getrit3007 Concerning your question, prostitutes (present tense) do not enter into the kingdom of God...unless you think scripture contradicts itself... You cited: Matt 21:31 “Which of the two did the will of his father?” They *said, “The latter.” Jesus *said to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax-gatherers and harlots will get into the kingdom of God before you. Matt 21:32 “For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him; but the tax-gatherers and harlots did believe him; and you, seeing this, did not even feel remorse afterward so as to believe him. It is also written: 1Cor 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 1Cor 6:10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God. Also see: Gal 5:19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, Gal 5:20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, Gal 5:21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gal 5:24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. So, are prostitutes (present tense) going to inherit the kingdom? OR... Are former prostitutes who have "crucified the flesh with its passions and desires" going to enter the kingdom? Seems pretty clear to me.

Yes, "born of water and spirit" according to John 3:5. That is baptism.

Jesus also told people he healed not to tell others about him. Don't take things out of context. You must be born again was said to a Jew. It was said before Jesus died for us on the cross.

Never a waste of time because first and foremost we contend for the truth for the glory of God even if it falls on deaf ears...and secondly it is never a waste of time because we are always planting seeds of Truth in souls, sowing in Hope, that it may one day grow

@@clarkkent3730 It is a waste of time because the Gospel isn't being shared and they won't change their mind. The Holy Spirit will do the saving if we preach the Gospel, but no debate will ever save someone.

Present The Gospel ? Yes. Debate ? Christ didn’t debate.

Yes - that's how it should be. Amen.