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Mr. Gendron, Could pride be behind Protestants unwilling to believe in the 2,000 year-old Catholic Church teaching on the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? Is it safer to label it “idolatry” than refusing to adore Jesus who is present in the host? Remember God will not be mocked. F.C., Internet
F.C., By the authority of God's inspired, infallible, inerrant Word, we know Jesus cannot be physically present in the wafer. He will return in a body, not a wafer. “This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). He does not return every day. He “will appear a second time, not to deal with sin” (Heb. 9:28). He “must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything” (Acts 3:21). He will return “Immediately after the tribulation” (Mat. 24:29). He will return to the same place He ascended: “on the Mount of Olives” (Zech. 14:4). He will return in the sky “with power and great glory” (Mat. 24:30). If you need more biblical proof please watch this video.
Mike, I was a Southern Baptist for 40 years before I converted to Catholicism. We have a saying in Catholicism and it holds true - “Strong Protestants make good Catholics, and weak Catholics make good Protestants.” If you look at all the scholarly people who have left Protestantism for Catholicism, the list is quite long. What you don’t see is scholarly priests and nuns who jump ship to become Protestant. S.C., Internet
S.C. Any professing Christian who has never been born of God and sealed by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13-14) can choose to depart from the apostolic faith into apostasy (1 John 2:19; 1 Tim. 4:1-3). On the other hand, any Catholic who repents of the false and fatal gospel of the Catholic religion and believes the true Gospel of God is saved and eternally secured by the power of God (Mark 1:15; Rom. 10:9-10; John 10:27-29).
Mr. Gendron, I'm beyond grateful that so many people are converting from Protestantism to Catholicism and embracing the Eucharist and becoming devoted to Mary. Your article, Another Mary Leads Catholics Away From Christ, really proves that you have been led astray. Is it your arrogance and pride that causes such a lack of respect for the Mother of our Redeemer, or is it your hatred toward His Church? You reveal a true lack of knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Mary is God’s perfect creation. For this reason, God has elevated Mary above any other creature. So, don’t act as if you are above her. Once you know the truth of the Gospel, then you will be able to proclaim it properly. Frank, Internet
Frank, The Lord Jesus is God's only perfect man. Did you know that your religion teaches Mary was sinless, but your Catechism contradicts this absurd teaching by stating, "she became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race." Do you not see this glaring contradiction? If she was the cause of salvation for herself, then she had to be a sinner who needed to be saved. Furthermore, after Jesus was born, Mary went to the Temple to offer a sacrifice for her own sins (Luke 2:22-24). A “sinless” person wouldn’t have done that. Have you not read, "all have sinned"? (Rom. 3:23). The inspired Word of God does not say "all have sinned except Mary." May I encourage you to give all glory, honor, praise and thanksgiving to Christ alone because He is worthy!
Mike, I wanted to sincerely thank you for your unwavering dedication to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It has been an incredible journey for me since I started watching your ministry. Your teachings have strengthened my faith and your commitment to preaching God’s Word has been an inspiration. I’m especially grateful for how you share the Gospel while exposing the unbiblical doctrines of Catholicism. In Kenya, the influence of Catholicism is quite prevalent, but you are truly making a difference, not only in my life but in the lives of many others around the world. With gratitude, E.M., Kenya
Mike, I attended your presentation in Maryland last year. Like you, I was Jesuit trained (high school and college), but after reading your book Preparing for Eternity, I came to Christ. Keep up your unique mission to save deceived Catholics. D.M., Arnold, MO
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