The True Church

Lutero said:
Here is a statement the RCC published about themselves:

"If it is not identical in belief, government, etc. with the primitive church, then it is not the Church of Christ" (Catholic Facts, 27.)

Calvin said:

Because Roman Catholic apologists love to talk so much, they cannot help but hang themselves if we just listen carefully to what they say.
Basically, Catholic apologists do not even believe their own arguments at the end of the day. This is how little conviction and integrity they have.
Remember: "identical" does not really mean identical identical. These differences are very subtle in Roman Catholicism. 

Good post. Refuting RCism is too easy. They do all the work for us. 

De Maria replies:
I'm of a different opinion. The Catholic Church is the one described in Scripture. Scripture says that the Church teaches the Wisdom of God: 

Ephesians 3:10 
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 


Is God's Wisdom infallible? I say yes. 


Is there really any need to say more? I don't think so. But there is more. 


Scripture says that the Church is the pillar and ground of the truth: 
1 Timothy 3:15 
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 


God is here saying that the Church always upholds the truth. I believe God. Therefore, I conclude that the Church is infallible. 


Scripture says: 
Matthew 16:18 
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. 


Here the Church is depicted as keeping hell in a state of seige. And further it is said that hell will never prevail against the Church. If the Church committed errors in the mission given her by God, then the gates of hell would have prevailed. 


God says that won't happen. I believe God. Therefore, I conclude that the Church is infallible. The Catholic Church teaches that it is infallible.


But is this the Catholic Church? Yes.


First, Jesus Christ appointed a Pastor as head of the entire Church: 
John 21:17 
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 


I see only a few Churches with such a Pastor. Further, Jesus Christ said that the Pastor over His Church would be infallible: 


Matthew 16:17-19 (King James Version) 
17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.18And 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. 19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 


The list of Churches accept this teaching gets smaller. Certainly, all Protestant denominations can now be eliminated. 


Jesus Christ not only said that the Pastor was infallible but Scripture describes the Church as infallible: 
Ephesians 3:10 
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 


The list remains the same, but now I can certainly eliminate all Protestant denominations. 


Back to Matt 16:18, Scripture says that Jesus Christ established one Church. History shows that all the Churches sprang from the Church which is frequently described as the Mother Church. The Catholic Church. 


By simple logic of elimination, that leaves only the Catholic Church. Further, the Catholic Church can produce records tracing back to Apostolic times. 


Therefore, I conclude that it is the Catholic Church which is described in Scripture. 

Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and it is described in Scripture

First off, I want to thank all who participated in the “Does the Bible say that missing the Mass is a mortal sin?” thread.

One of the things which was brought up by one of the Protestants in that thread is this idea that St. Constantine started the Catholic Church. But, is that true? Why do Protestants make this claim?

The short answer, “I don’t know.” The claim is patently false...(Read More).

The Catholic Church is perfectly in line with Scripture

Lutero:

I'm sorry but I disagree. And don't quote the Peter rock business for saying it is. Catholic church is not the true Christian church. A church that folllows Jesus and the bible is the true church.

Then why are you afraid to compare your denominations beliefs with the Catholic Church's and compare both to the Bible. 

For instance, you believe in faith alone, right? What does Scripture say? 
James 2:24

King James Version (KJV)
²⁴ Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

THAT is explicit! YOUR denomination does not follow the Bible. Therefore your denomination is not the true church.

But the Catholic Church teaches justification by faith and works. Therefore the Catholic Church is perfectly in line with Scripture on this question. 

C'mon, lets go through, doctrine by doctrine and compare to Scripture. I guarantee, the Catholic Church is perfectly in line with Scripture. And I guarantee that every time your denomination disagrees with Catholic doctrine, it also disagrees with Scripture.

Sincerely,

De Maria