Baptist Pastor Here

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Prayer: May you be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19). In order to experience that fullness, you need to be joined with the gifts and graces of the worldwide Catholic Church and those of the communion of saints. Jesus did not intend for the Body of Christ to be divided but rather united. See also Revelation 21:14 and the reference to the Twelve Apostles. Like the ancient Hebrews, the Catholic Church has a Tabernacle (many of them) where God is present. Welcome.
 
This is one area where Coming Home Network is important. They are focused on the special issues we converts who were in public ministry have.

Another book suggestion for our OP:

 
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This is good news. I’m a convert from anti-religious. God bless you on your path.
 
Good luck in your faith journey.

May I ask about something that I’ve been curious about for some time now, namely what is the difference between Southern Baptists and northern and/or any other Baptists? It seems to be more than a geographical designation but my Baptist friends can’t explain it to me or they don’t know.
 
You will be in my thoughts and prayers pastor. I have attached a few videos from the Coming Home Network with Michael Cumbie [a pastor with a Baptist background]. He is extremely funny as he explains his journey.

Michael Cumbie: Former Charismatic Episcopal Priest - The Coming Home Network Michael Cumbie 2002

Michael Cumbie: Former Charismatic Episcopal Priest - The Coming Home Network Michael Cumbie 2006

Michael Cumbie: Former Charismatic Episcopal Minister - The Coming Home Network Michael Cumbie 2010

Blessings!
 
Not only will I pray for you, but as a trained Catholic Catechist; I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss any any issues you may yet have. Similar to God; I’m on your side. And yes it will be "quite the transition; But Jesus tells us that "I Am the Truth:; and that is singular tense.

Pope Benedict XVI taught that there cannot be your truth and my truth or there would be no truth." … So let’s take your obstacles one at a time and see if we can assist you on this critically important journey.

May God guide each of us in this journey,
Joseph
 
Agreed: the REAL issue though is NOT the number; but what it represents.

In the beginning and in the end; there are but One True God (The first Commandment); One True Faith (Eph. 4:5) and One True Church (M.t. 16: 18) … “MY Church.”

“Truth” can be only singular per defined issue. Amen

Shalom; Joseph
 
Nothing wrong with Jimmy Atkin and Trent Horn, and certainly not Peter Kreeft, but I will risk overstepping a little and give my standard book recommendation to anyone who is thinking about theCatholic Church:

The Belief of Catholics by Ronald Knox

Its an oldie, but a goodie. Not apologetics as much as a book written for those who are finding some level of interest in the Catholic Church. It goes a long way towards Catholics’ mindset, more so than a point by point doctrinal description. A little dated in time and place relative to the first half of the 19th century England, but that is just in style, not substance.
 
There were a few different matters that jumped out at me. The Eucharist started the snowball. Then I dove into the Church fathers whom I am influenced by. Reading more and studying them and the early church–the Baptist tradition is far from them. I am drawn to a “liturgical” style of worship. It seems rooted in Christian history as opposed to the Baptist or “evangelical” current setting of a few songs, prayer, and a sermon. Christ establishing “one” church seems to stick with me. The Deuterocannonical books. Really it comes down to fixing all the misconceptions I had about Catholicism. I’m not all the way there yet. But I’m closer. I appreciate your kind words, thank you.
 
Yes, I am overwhelmed with the kindness and prayers I have received.
 
Well, that’s a good question. I suppose if we went back in time we’d see more of a difference. But in a nutshell I’d say the biggest difference really would be possibly the way of worship and some difference in doctrine. For example Southern Baptist are known for their “enthusiastic” style of preaching. That may provoke more of a “fire and brimstone” northern baptist might be more stationary. I’m just speaking in generic terms, there’s of course exceptions. You might see northern baptist ordain women deacons/clergy, southern baptist you wont see that. Things like that. If you dig into the history you’ll notice more of a difference with politics, etc.
 
He is really enjoying it and made the statement he has learned more in the class than he learned in seminary.
 
And I guess it goes without saying that a Baptist would be welcome to worship at a Southern Baptist service and vice versa?
 
You are welcome. Fr Knox was an Anglican Priest who converted to Catholicism. He translated the Bible, wrote apologetics, detective novels, had his own radio show (inspired Orson Well’s War if the World’s), and more.

And the book I suggested is written for those who are “window shopping” and think they might see something they like in the Catholic Church.
 
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I LOVED your reply with one caveat: Considering the RCC from a Protestant faith; needs to be carefully pointed out as not (dare I say) “another church shopping experience.” No. … Truth like God Himself is singular. Choosing a religion based on what “WE LIKE” has no traction here; it’s not a matter of “personal choice”; No, its a matter of seeking God’s truth; or if one prefers; seeking God’s One True Church (Mt. 16:18) “MY Church” One True Faith (Eph. 4:4-5*) “One Faith”

Pope Benedict XVI expressed it so very well: “There cannot be your truth and my truth or there would be no truth.”

Searching for the One “right” church needs to be searing for the “One True Church.” Amen …Tha is a much sure path to heaven.
 
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