But sadly, most people don't know that the pope himself, has NO power to forgive sins
In fact, even sadder... most people don't know why they believe what they believe.
And yet, all it takes to know what the Roman Catholic Church believes and teaches is by picking up any 'Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church' book at any public library. You can order one for perhaps $2.00 on Amazon or find one in any used book shop.
By doing just a bit of research into the religion that one has applied to ones life for the sake of ones soul, a person can learn what they believe and why. A little research can teach a person about Roman Catholic History from its inception to how it entered ones own family, and why.
The Bible states that,
"For lack of knowledge my people perish". - Hosea 4:6
"There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death."
- Proverbs 16:25
So how important is it to at least know what one truly believes about the major important things of ones life? ( life, death, God, Heaven, Hell, Sin, Forgiveness, etc.)
I think we would all agree that the saddest thing to see is a person unknowingly STUCK in any routine of bondage that leads to self destruction - whether physically or mentally.
Here is a link on Amazon to order your book of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and learn for yourself the actual doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church system.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Now watch this video of Pastor John MacArthur explaining some of the basic distinctions of Roman Catholicism to true Biblical doctrines.
Richard Bennett is a former Roman Catholic priest of 22 years who is the founder of Berean Beacon.org. On his website he has a wealth of videos, mp3 downloads and teaching resources for people to learn about the Roman Catholic Church history and its doctrines. There are testimonials of many who were once Catholics but who have since come to understand the true saving message of The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It is absolutely clear that like many religious denominations and traditions, it is extremely difficult to break free from mindsets that are anchored in customs and family traditions. But also true is the fact that nothing can hold down a person who is absolutely committed to the love and knowledge of absolute truth. A personal and sincere love and loyalty to absolute truth has consistently proven to break people free from ALL strongholds.
While MANY walk through life with the attitude that says ... "Just lie to me"... and desire to just get by without stirring their souls of anything undesirable in life. There are those few who hunger, thirst, toss and turn for Truth. We might not fully know at the time that this is something within us but TRUTH calls at the souls of these particular individuals, and they'll continue searching until they find what they're looking for. These are the ones who are willing to gladly submit to Truth wherever it leads them.
"To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice." - John 18:37
Check out Berean Beacon.org And learn about Roman Catholicism!
My prayer is that all people of good conscience would stop and consider what they believe and why ... and continue to cultivate a hunger for the Truth. Because if we're lovers of truth, and we continue searching with all our hearts and minds willing to submit to wherever that search takes us, ... We can be lead there by God Himself.
Lets have honest - open heart prayer to God that He reveal His Truth to us, and that He open up His understanding, as His will would have it for His glory not ours. Amen.
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”- John 8:31-32
