It is my opinion that the Roman Catholic Church historically restricted access to the Holy Bible among the common people because they feared scrutiny of their teachings. I view the Catholic Church as potentially being influenced by Judaic/Babylonian Mystery religion, and that limiting access to scripture may have served to maintain control over interpretation and doctrine.
In other words:
People whilst believing they are worshiping the Gospel of Christ, are unknowingly following traditions with roots in Judaic or Babylonian practices.
Here's why:
Jesus confirms the importance of the Old Testament scriptures and the teachings of the prophets. He says He hasn't come to get rid of them but to fulfill them. Jesus stresses the importance of obeying God's commandments and teaching others to do the same.
Commandment number two is no longer observed by the Roman Catholics and they continue to venerate idols crafted by human hands. Is the veneration of saints merely a cover for something more esoteric?"
The Roman Catholic Church instead values tradition, which includes teachings passed down through the centuries from Church leaders.
Another discrepancy:
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus says:
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it".
In this passage, Jesus addresses Peter, and then refers to "this rock" as the foundation upon which he will build his church.
The Catholic interpretation understands "this rock" as referring to Peter's confession of faith in Jesus as the Messiah. Therefore, the belief is that Peter's faith and confession are the foundation upon which the Church is built. This understanding supports the belief in Peter's role as the leader of the apostles and the foundation of the Church, and subsequently, the authority of the Pope as Peter's successor.
However:
1 Corinthians 10:4 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible: "And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ."
Peter, who the Pope succeeded is believed to have been martyred in Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero, around AD 64-67. So again Peter, like Christ, was murdered by the very people who now represent them.
Following the murder of Peter, the exact dates of Linus's time as first Bishop of Rome, or his reign as Pope, are not precisely known but specific dates for his tenure are not recorded in historical sources. Linus is believed to have served as Bishop of Rome sometime in the latter part of the first century AD, but the exact duration of his leadership is unclear.
After Linus, tradition holds that he was succeeded by Anacletus (also known as Cletus). Anacletus is traditionally regarded as the third Pope of the Catholic Church. Like Linus, historical records about Anacletus are limited, and the exact dates of his papacy are not definitively recorded.
After Anacletus, tradition holds that he was succeeded by Pope Clement I. Clement I is traditionally regarded as the fourth Pope of the Catholic Church. Like his predecessors, historical records about Clement I are limited, and the exact dates of his papacy are not definitively recorded.
Clement's recognition as a saint developed over time through popular devotion and acknowledgment of his holiness by the Church community.
Following Pope Clement I, tradition holds that Pope Evaristus succeeded him as the Bishop of Rome, becoming the fifth Pope of the Catholic Church. Like Clement I, historical records about Evaristus are limited, and the exact dates of his papacy are not definitively recorded.
Pope Evaristus is recognised as a saint in the Catholic Church because of his early leadership and contributions to Christianity.
Tradition holds that Pope Alexander I succeeded him as the Bishop of Rome, becoming the sixth Pope of the Catholic Church. Like Evaristus, historical records about Alexander I are limited.
Pope Alexander I is also recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Pope Sixtus I succeeded him as the Bishop of Rome, becoming the seventh Pope of the Catholic Church. Like his predecessors, historical records about Sixtus I are limited, and the exact dates of his papacy are not definitively recorded.
Pope Sixtus I is also recognised as a saint in the Catholic Church.
So what does the word Pope mean?
The word "Pope" comes from the Latin word "papa," which means "father."
But isn't the Almighty our Father?
And at what point do they worship the rock Christ?
So Peter was murdered during the Roman Emperor Nero's persecution of Christians.
In Catholic belief, the Pope is considered the spiritual leader of the Church and a successor to the apostle Peter, who Jesus entrusted with authority. While Catholics believe that Jesus is the ultimate redeemer of souls, they also see the Pope as a representative of Christ on Earth.
Yet Jesus told Peter and the other disciples to spread his teachings to people everywhere. This is known as the Great Commission.
So what did Christ, the Rock, say about following traditions laid out by the Pharisees?
In Matthew 15:3-9, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for prioritising their traditions over the commandments of God.
Here's the passage:
"He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men."
In this passage, Jesus condemns the Pharisees for placing their own traditions above God's commandments and accuses them of hypocrisy. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's commandments over human traditions.
Isn't that exactly what the Roman Catholic Church have done?
So where did these traditions come from?
During their captivity in Babylon, the Israelite high priests practiced the worship of pagan deities.
Ezekiel 8:16-17
"And he brought me into the inner court of the Lord's house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the Lord, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the Lord, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose."
In this passage, Ezekiel describes how the elders of Israel were engaged in secret idolatrous worship within the temple itself, turning their backs to the true worship of God and instead worshipping the sun, a pagan practice. This vision serves as a condemnation of the idolatry and apostasy among the leaders of Israel during Ezekiel's time.
Jezebel, King Ahab's wife, brought the worship of Baal to Israel during the 9th century BCE. Hailing from a city that revered Baal, she introduced her beliefs to Israel upon marrying Ahab. Jezebel erected temples and altars for Baal while attempting to suppress the worship of the true God.
Baal "Baalzebub" is a term that appears in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament. It is believed to be derived from the Philistine god Baalzebub, also known as Beelzebub, which means "lord of the flies" or "lord of dung" in Hebrew.
In the Bible, Baalzebub is mentioned as a deity worshiped by the Philistines in the city of Ekron (2 Kings 1:2). In Christian tradition, Beelzebub is often associated with Satan or a high-ranking demon.
Yesterday I mentioned how King Solomon, reigned over Israel in the 10th century BCE. It's said that he wore a hexagonal ring, believed by some to control demons.
And we all know that the Romans later took over control of Israel.
That's my opinion for today. You're welcome to have your own but make sure you can back it up with evidence, hopefully NOT from Zondervans (Rupert Murdoch's) Bible.
Thankfully, they can't burn me at the stake, or throw me to the lions for truly following Christ. But now, people have got to be wary of those sneaky modern tricks. They're playing hide-and-seek with esoteric stuff! (witchcraft)
Meanwhile, our Roman Catholic friends are wandering into it cluelessly, and as for the atheists – well, they're safe from esotericism because Baal's already got them hooked!
Every symbol, act and language can hold hidden meanings behind them.
Or as our true Father said "Get out of her, my people" Revelation 18:4
Here's a statue deifying another Pope whilst holding the bent crucifix, In certain beliefs, a bent crucifix is seen as a sign of rejecting Jesus or being associated with the "mark of the beast" from the Book of Revelation.
Revelation 13:16-18:
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
Isaiah 1:21
"How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers"
Revelation 17:5
"Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth"
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