[BaseballMan]

http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/popev...hrist.html

"Today, some compromised and eclectic “Evangelicals” stop their ears and close their eyes to the true Vicar of Christ and mindlessly agree with the festivities that accompanied the white smoke that arose from the Vatican. Ignored once again are the questions: Whom do we honor? Whom do we fear? Is it God or man? As the world and false Evangelicals bow in admiration to the new Pontiff, we might well take a moment to pause and consider where we personally stand as believers in the One Lord Christ Jesus and the One Holy Spirit.

Those who hold the office of Pope claim to mediate between God and man and to hold the keys of heaven and ****. Most appallingly the Pope takes to himself the office of “Vicar of Christ” adding even the attribute of infallibility to his position,[15] demanding that “a religious respect of intellect and will be paid to his teaching.”[16] The Papal arrogance tallies well with the Scripture's prediction for such claims, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High” (Isaiah 14:14).

The words inscribed in the Pope's official miter are “Vicarius Filii Dei,” Latin for “Vicar of the Son of God.” Since there can be but one Vicar of Christ who is infinite, supreme, omnipotent, and all sufficient, the earthly pretender can be none other than a self-energized apostate system which will eventually be judged and utterly condemned by the Lord.

It is the will of God that every true believer “should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3). Those of us who cling to Christ and His Word alone, and who are saved before the all-Holy God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, with all glory and praise to God alone must give voice to our profession of faith."
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There have been good popes and bad popes, but the question is essentially, what is the need for a pope?

[thecavemaster]

http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/popev...hrist.html

"Today, some compromised and eclectic “Evangelicals” stop their ears and close their eyes to the true Vicar of Christ and mindlessly agree with the festivities that accompanied the white smoke that arose from the Vatican. Ignored once again are the questions: Whom do we honor? Whom do we fear? Is it God or man? As the world and false Evangelicals bow in admiration to the new Pontiff, we might well take a moment to pause and consider where we personally stand as believers in the One Lord Christ Jesus and the One Holy Spirit.

Those who hold the office of Pope claim to mediate between God and man and to hold the keys of heaven and ****. Most appallingly the Pope takes to himself the office of “Vicar of Christ” adding even the attribute of infallibility to his position,[15] demanding that “a religious respect of intellect and will be paid to his teaching.”[16] The Papal arrogance tallies well with the Scripture's prediction for such claims, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High” (Isaiah 14:14).

The words inscribed in the Pope's official miter are “Vicarius Filii Dei,” Latin for “Vicar of the Son of God.” Since there can be but one Vicar of Christ who is infinite, supreme, omnipotent, and all sufficient, the earthly pretender can be none other than a self-energized apostate system which will eventually be judged and utterly condemned by the Lord.

It is the will of God that every true believer “should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3). Those of us who cling to Christ and His Word alone, and who are saved before the all-Holy God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, with all glory and praise to God alone must give voice to our profession of faith."
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There have been good popes and bad popes, but the question is essentially, what is the need for a pope?

Lots of mega and smaller "time" preachers exist as demagogic "popes" within their own congretations. Arrogance is a common virtue among those who believe they are "god's mouthpiece."

[BlueSky]

God does not need any more help. He has given us his words and all truth in the scriptures....... Anytime man comes up with his own ideas in place of Gods it will cause division. Call is our only Father. Many say they believe in God, but most of the same do not believe God. If they did they would listen to his word and obey it.. Lets pray for all of us.........

[BaseballMan]

Lots of mega and smaller "time" preachers exist as demagogic "popes" within their own congretations. Arrogance is a common virtue among those who believe they are "god's mouthpiece."

You are right, but many are also humble and demonstrate their beliefs with their actions. I think we've already been over the fact that not all who say, "Lord, Lord" are actually His. There are many people that go to church buildings on Sunday mornings or whatever day they go, and there are also many who stand in at the pulpit that claim something but live a totally different life.

[ComfortEagle]

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