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False Christian Denominations

Discussion in 'Free-For-All Archives' started by Zachary, Mar 25, 2005.

  1. John3v36

    John3v36 New Member

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    Have you actually had a conversation with someone who converted to Catholicism? [/QB]</font>[/QUOTE]I'm Ex-RC

    All the people I know who left a christian church for Catholicism they like the service the people are friendly, my wife made me etc....
     
  2. violet

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    I'm glad God's my judge and not the Baptist Board...
     
  3. violet

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    Have you actually had a conversation with someone who converted to Catholicism? </font>[/QUOTE]I'm Ex-RC

    All the people I know who left a christian church for Catholicism they like the service the people are friendly, my wife made me etc.... [/QB]</font>[/QUOTE]I'm sure that's your experience. I've known people who have gone both ways and I haven't heard of anyone (going from either direction) say that it was not their full desire to do so.
     
  4. tragic_pizza

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    Ain't that the truth!
     
  5. Living4Him

    Living4Him New Member

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    And my response on page one of this thread.

    I guess no one wanted to touch this with a ten foot pole. (Wink)
     
  6. Living4Him

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    Oh yes, I was firmly "grounded" in the Word of God. I was "born again" at the age of 5. At the age of thirteen I went forward for assurance of salvation and was told that I had to repent and be rebaptized because I probably didn't mean it at the age of 5. So, I repented again and asked Christ to be My Lord and Savior.

    I was educated in an IFB School, I was on Bible Quiz team, Bible Memory Association, and an Awana Leader, etc.


    Oh yes, I was always in trouble because I was told that my interpretation of the Bible was "too Catholic"

    I guess the Holy Spirit was leading me "home" even as a small child.
     
  7. Doubting Thomas

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    Wow, you and I have similar stories. I walked an aisle and was baptized at age 7 and did it again at a revival at age 14. (I lacked assurance and didn't know if it "took" the first time)

    I was an RA and active member of the youth group, had daily quiet times, and was in several discipleship groups. I could proof text the Bible in support of "Baptistic" doctrines with the best of 'em (and could deftly explain away those troublesome passages...or so I thought...)


    It's only been within the past couple of years that my interpretation of the Bible has become decidely more "catholic" (though not necessarily "Roman") after re-visiting some of the more "contraversial" passages (at least to a Baptist) and seeing how they were interpreted by the earliest Christians (ie at face value).

    PS: Hey, Living4Him, what do you think about the "Peter in Rome" thread below? I'd like to see a Roman Catholic response (there is so few of y'all left here since the "Great Purge").
     
  8. Doubting Thomas

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    Never mind--you posted it even as I was posting my response. :D
     
  9. Living4Him

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    Just now added my response.
     
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  11. BobRyan

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    My post did not say anything about your friend - just that I could think of a "few ways that might happen".

    If you note the details in my post - I do not argue that your friend could not be a Catholic that is also a good Christian.

    Please note - I am neither Baptist nor Catholic.

    In Christ,

    Bob
     
  12. tragic_pizza

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    Sounded like it.
     
  13. BobRyan

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    Wouldn't it have been great if as an IFB teen you could have come to a board like this - seen the RC position asked "hard questions" and seen the RC poster asking their own "hard questions" to see how it all panned out -- before making that leap?

    IN Christ,

    Bob
     
  14. tragic_pizza

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    Or, have been scared completely away from the Christian faith, and become a Wiccan. I could see that happening quite easily, Bob.
     
  15. Living4Him

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    I actually made the "leap" last year, at the age of 35.

    Now that I have reconciled to the Catholic Church, I am closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am also more fulfilled in my vocation as a Christian wife, mother, and homemaker.
     
  16. tragic_pizza

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    That's quite a testimony to the love of Christ, living. Thanks for sharing.
     
  17. BobRyan

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    I actually made the "leap" last year, at the age of 35.

    Now that I have reconciled to the Catholic Church, I am closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am also more fulfilled in my vocation as a Christian wife, mother, and homemaker.
    </font>[/QUOTE]Are you the only Catholic in your family? Your husband and children are still IFB??

    In Christ,

    Bob
     
  18. Living4Him

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    No, my husband and children reconciled at the same time.

    My parents, brothers, and sister are still IFB. However, my sister doesn't attend church much.
     
  19. steaver

    steaver Well-Known Member
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    Hi Bob, where is this rule written which states that you must stay within a "chapter"? Please give me your source.

    Isn't "Romans" a full letter written by Paul via the Holy Spirit? Did Paul write this letter in "chapters"?

    God Bless! [​IMG]
     
  20. steaver

    steaver Well-Known Member
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    I quoted study because I cannot believe that a person who studies to show themselves approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth, precept upon precept, would come to the conclusion that the catholicism is preaching the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ! Just my view from what I have learned from comparing Scriptures to their teachings.

    God Bless! [​IMG]
     
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