- When we were baptized there was a priest/minister there baptizing us. This is how Jesus wanted it to be… For Jesus sent John the Baptist and his successors/priests to baptize us.
- When a couple gets married, there is a priest/minister that marries the couple. This is how Jesus wants it to be… for Jesus Has priests/ministers to marry them.
Both Catholics and Protestants, have no problem with #1 & #2 above, but as for #3
- When we have sinned there is also a Priests/Bishops/Cardinal/ the Pope himself the successors of the Apostles, who we ALL can go to for the forgiveness of our sins. This is how Jesus Christ wanted it to be…For Jesus Christ said to the Apostles in: (John 20: 21,22) He spoke to them again and said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Then he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. IF YOU FORGIVE ANYONE’S SINS, THEY ARE FORGIVEN. IF YOU REFUSE TO FORGIVE THEM THEY ARE UNFORGIVEN."
Protestants, you agree with Jesus Christ to see a Priest/Minister for baptism.
Protestants, you agree with Jesus Christ, to see a Priest/Minister for those who are geting married.
Protestants, However you do not agree with Jesus Christ to see the Successors of the Apostles for your forgiveness of your sins.
2 out of 3 is not good enough! You can not pick and choose for the benefit of your protestant religeon only to go against the Catholic Church.
Remember Jesus said above: “AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I SEND YOU.” This statement Of Jesus Christ, here, is the begining of SUCCESSION. For Our Lord, knew that his Apostles would die one day and the successors of the Apostles would continue to our generation “The Catholic Church.” for the FORGIVNESS OR UNFORGIVENSS of our sins.
Wow Jesus Christ gave to the Apostles and their Successors that much AUTHORITY, That means that the Catholic Church Has the AUTHORITY to BIND or LOOSE for the Catholic Church Has the KEYS to the KINGDOM of Jesus Christ. AMEN
Jesus, Mary, Guide you on your journey home.
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